Back to Blogging!

Hello again! I am so excited to give blogging another "go". I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it! Most of you know that I have a *slight* obsession with anything food related. I have often said that if I could just pay for one cable channel it would be Food Network! I love to cook, bake, and experiment in the kitchen. This blog will be a place where I can share recipes, tips, and just life in general! I will blog more later, but for now I leave you with my father-in-law's Charro Bean recipe for the crockpot! I love to make these because they are so super easy and equally as yummy! I usually prep all the veggies the night before so it saves time. It's also WAY easier to chop bacon if it's frozen. Just a little FYI :). Enjoy!

Papaw's Charro Beans

1 lb pintos ( clean and soak overnight )

1/2 lb bacon chopped small ( or more if you like )

1 chopped tomato ( or can )

1 med onion chopped small

2-3 stalks celery chopped small

1 small green pepper chopped small

Chopped serrano or jalapeno pepper ( optional )

3 cloves garlic ( or garlic powder )

1 Tbsp chili powder ( I add a little more)

1 Tbsp cumin ( I add a little more)

Salt and pepper to taste

Brown bacon until semi-crisp. Add onions, peppers, celery and garlic to bacon

drippings and saute. Put bacon pieces and sauteed items in with beans in

slow cooker and cover with water. Add tomato and spices and cook on high

setting for 5 to 6 hours.