A Soup Fit for the Navy

Did you know that from 1922 to 1972, the US Navy celebrated its birthday on October 27 in honor of President Teddy Roosevelt’s birthday? Officially the Navy’s birthday is October 13. So why are we celebrating it today?

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National Homemade Soup Day

In the winter, one of Kiddo’s favorite suppers has got to be homemade soup. And of all the soups I’ve made, a creamy potato soup is one of his all-time favorites. I’m not sure if it’s the soup, the cheese or the bacon that he loves most.

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Cream of Potato-Onion Soup

A little while back, I made up a big pot of my Creamy Potato and Bacon Soup to simmer all day in a crock pot. My guys had worked their tails off, and a rich, creamy bowl of soup seemed the right choice. Kiddo surprised me by not only having seconds, but darn near climbing into the pot to lap up every last drop. He really liked that soup.

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