Politics

Don’t Argue Politics

Ever since I was old enough to vote, I have always voted for the President. I admit I don’t always vote in every election for other things. I have every intention, but it is either not convenient, or the weather is bad, or the weather is good. Too busy, too lazy, anything I can think of not to get my rear out to vote. But times they are a’changin’.
The Primary election was held in Wisconsin a few weeks ago. I was going to vote, but I had the perfect excuse with all the snow and bad roads. After all, I was a mile away from the polling place.
The night before the primary, my granddaughter called. "Gramma, are you going to vote tomorrow?" Well, I guess I was. How could I tell the future of America I was too lazy to vote.
I found out that in the primary in Wisconsin, a person can vote Democrat or Republican.
I was number 733 to vote, and it was only 5 p.m. It’s no secret people are coming out. It should be a record election.
I have opinions on issues. I have issues on different subjects. But I never thought some of those should be part of a recipe column.
But when I saw my granddaughter’s interest and excitement over even being able to vote, and having a voice, I got excited myself.
So, no, I’m not going to say who I voted for. Or who I will vote for in November. We don’t even know positively who the candidates will be.
. You know what they said in Chicago, when the elections were rigged: Vote early and vote often. I’ll only vote once.
For the right person. But who is that? I could go with the old guy. We are of the same generation. Or, I could side with the woman. We are all sisters under the skin.. On the other hand, the young guy is kinda cute, and it may be his time. Not good reasons to decide who to vote for.
We don’t even know positively who the candidates will be. Old guy, young guy, woman. Whoever it is, I hope we elect the best one for this impossible job.
This recipe is a repeat from several years ago. What other recipe would do when talking about three United States Senators who have aspirations of becoming the next President of the United States?
Roger Kelly shared the recipe with some history about the Senate Navy Bean Soup.
In 1904, then speaker of the House "Uncle Joe" Cannon, liked the soup so much that was served in the Senate dining room, that he thundered, "From now on, hot or cold, rain or shine, I want it to be on the menu every day!"
With Easter coming up, the ham bone will be all ready for you. The author of the original recipe said it is so good, don’t wait for a leftover ham bone. Smoked ham hocks do the trick.
Senate Navy Bean Soup
you will need:
1 ½ cups navy beans soaked 3-4 hours in 1 quart water
a left- over ham bone with some ham left on it
2 cups finely chopped potatoes
3 quarts water
1 cup each chopped onion, and celery
2 T fat drippings
1 each, mashed clove garlic, and one bay leaf
1 T chopped parsley for garnish
In a stock pot, saute onions, celery, and garlic
Add potatoes and 2 cups water
Cover and cook 15 minutes
Add beans, including liquid, and bay leaf
Cover and cook until beans are tender, about one hour.
(Add water if simmering cooks water down.
When beans are done, remove bone, leave ham pieces in soup.
Salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with parsley
Serve with crusty French or Italian bread
It is delicious. Enjoy!