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Don’t ask why – Fed ex seems to show that my powerbook went from TW to Alaska and back to TW. ACK! Hopefully this is a severe error in reporting. Perhaps they don’t mean KS TW but KS, as in Kansas. oh. No?

I’d like to report, following up from yesterday, that the puttanesca was excellent. the meatballs are mighty fine (and how different the standard red sauce tastes next to that chunky mix of olives, capers and tomatoes).

But oh people – the pea soup.

let’s review shall we? 1 pound of dried split peas. (about 50 cents). 2 quarts of water. 2 carrots chopped. Half a kielbasa, chopped (about $1.50 for the beef kielbasa I used. I’ve been known to chop up some turkey ham for soup like this. Meat though is really optional) A bay leaf. A sprinkle of pepper. Perhaps a little parsley. Throw it all in the pot (or crock pot in this case) and bring to a boil. Simmer until peas are totally cooked and the soup is smooth. Adjust seasoning if desired. Serve with croutons if you like.

There you have it. Thick, warm, nourishing and so satisfying. And so easy. If you like, you can do the same with yellow split peas. Add some cumin if you like. Make soup and live the good life. Share soup with friends and be a lunchtime hero.