I love it when a whim turns into something great. I had a few cans of black beans one winter day and felt like making the usual black beans and rice was just not enough. Nope. Not on this particular day. What we needed around here was some soup. Steamy, smokey, and flavor-packed.

Some ridiculous things happened this week. The temperature dropped to 5 degrees, all the schools and many businesses closed. There was no snow, but the metro-Atlanta area did observe a few cold days. I still have no idea what 5 degrees feels like. I didn’t participate. I too, a native Floridian, paid my respect to the Hawk by staying at home. But what I do know is that the occasion called for some soup. Good soup. My favorite is the Zuppa Toscana from the Olive Garden restaurant chain. But as previously discussed, I was not going outside. The good news is: Google. People of the internet have figured out the…

Fall is in full effect. My air conditioner has officially gone into her off season. There’s no need for the heat just yet either. Now is the right time to get extra cuddly, wear fluffy socks around the house and long pajamas. Those twins Fleece & Flannel have come out of hibernation, where they were resting in a bin with the scarves and sweaters in the back of the closet. But I digress. Soup, that’s what we’re here for. This weather requires it. Warms you right up. This combination of white beans, kale and a few extras hit the spot. And it’s so quick and easy Sausage and Kale Soup…