Tag Archives: potato

Bacon, Cheddar and Potato Chowder

Posted on December 16, 2016 by HelenFern

Looking for something to warm you on these cold winter evenings?  Here’s a pretty easy chowder that fits the bill.  Creamy potatoes, smokey bacon and mounds of cheddar cheese.  It’s pretty easy to do 

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Waffle Day

Posted on March 25, 2016 by HelenFern

Did you know that March 25 is Waffle Day?  It all started in Sweden as Våffeldagen.  It historically marks the beginning of Spring and is celebrated by eating a lot of waffles!  So in honor of waffle day – here are … Continue reading →

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Grandpa’s Potato Cheese Soup

Posted on January 18, 2016 by HelenFern

It’s National Soup month!  A perfect time of year for a hot bowl of goodness!  The rest of the month will be soups that are simple enough for a week-night dinner!  And to start the parade – Grandpa’s Potato cheese … Continue reading →

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Irish Coddle

Posted on March 10, 2015 by HelenFern

Coddle, a potato and meat stew,  dates back to the 1700s in Ireland and is linked to the cities rather than the countryside.  Irish Catholics didn’t eat meat on Fridays, so they would prepare a potato and meat stew on … Continue reading →

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Irish Potato Soup (and it’s gluten free)

Posted on March 8, 2015 by HelenFern

I’m usually fairly modest when it comes to tooting my own horn, but ya know – This soup is pretty doggone good!!  My husband called it the best potato soup he’s ever eaten!  (and it’s so easy to make!) It’s … Continue reading →

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