I have beautiful memories of our family vacations from childhood,
We all agreed, that one of the best gifts our parents ever gave us,
was our travels during the summer months.
Some of the most memorable times
were spent visiting our grandparents in Ohio
and going up to our cousins
lakeside home.
Their house was cozy and warm.
Everyone was relaxed and ready to spend time together
outdoors.
The lake was serene and the lush landscaping was such a vibrant deep green.
We would spend hours out on their boat
just tooling around the lake.
We would turn off the motor and just float for awhile.
We talked of old times.
I think most dogs love boating too.
Just to be near.....
Fishing? Oh yes.....a big part of the day
This was the good life.....
If we had one more move in us.....it would be lakeside for me......
the beach for the darling...
It was the one thing we loved most about Maine...
living near the bay.
Probably the best cocktail hour ever.....
Life spent at the lake, or camping or a beach house is simplistic.
It's a good way to live.
It's the best fashion
Slow down....just breathe
This is a delicious hearty soup to make before
you take off on your excursion and enjoy
it by the fireside underneath a starlit sky!
LAKESIDE BEAN SOUP
1 1/2 cups of dried navy beans
1/4 lb of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 small onion, chopped into large chunks
4 carrots
2 tomatoes
1 t. thyme
1 t. oregano
2 cups elbow macaroni
Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Please dried beans in a dutch oven and soak overnight with water. Rinse beans, cover with fresh water and simmer for about 2-3 hours. Cook bacon, drain and crumble. Set aside. Peel carrots and onion and roast, with salt and pepper in a 400 degree oven until slightly tender, about 1 hour. Add the fresh diced tomatoes, roasted carrots and onion to the beans. Separately prepare the macaroni and boil until slightly undercooked. Drain and add to the beans and vegetables. Stir in the herbs. Place soup in traveling container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each serving.
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