Ham and Split Pea Soup and Questionnaire answers

Ham And Split Pea Soup

OK, before I begin, I was tagged,via a questionnaire by handsome Rico of Rico Cafe-Bistro. If you do not know my guy Rico, go check him out. Yes, every guy is MY guy! He's got wonderful recipes .. check out his drunken pear with plum compote, apple pancakes, and an almond filled sponge cake to name a few!! He's also got it going on with a gentlemanly personality and looks like quite the stud And he asked me questions, he asked me questions, ok, Ricardo, darling, here they are...

Diamonds or pearls?Nothing like sparkling diamonds on an oiled up, freshly waxed commando body.

What is the last film you saw? 69 new ways to BJ heaven for your man

Your favorite series?Fredericks of Hollywood black peek a boo edible lace series., oh silly me you mean TV, the I guess that would be 24 with MY Kiefer

What kind of breakfast do you have usually?A Johnson Milkshake!!! Ok, fiber bar and coffee too.

Second given name?Yes, Mistress.

Which kind of food can't you stand?black licorice

Favorite name (at the moment)?Cowboy Eugene!! Followed by Ride Me!

Which car do you drive?The ultra sleek purple 9inch remote control model with dual engines, and turbo charge.

Which trait or character don't you like? judgemental shrews

Favorite clothes? red high heeled F#$@ me pumps nothing else.

If you could take the aeroplane to go somewhere, where would you go? To The Gspot.

Where would you want to live when you are retired?Key West.Key West. Key West...where no panties are allowed. Right Hurley?

Which birthday do you remember the most?The one spent umm,bent over, on the balcony in Key West facing the ocean sipping my drink,enjoying the umm thrusts..

Birthday? Sept 5 Yes, a Virgo.

If you were a color, which one would you be?Virginal White Of Course. Silly Question.

Chocolate or vanilla?No Fair, thats like asking buttocks or abs Coffee or tea?Dunkin Donuts large coffee cream only.Love the feel of long hot things in my right hand.

The last person you had on the phone?1-800-hot-dude

Sweet or savory?Must I Choose? OK, Fine HMMM.

SWEET

OR ...SAVORY

I'll opt for saveur.God, could I savor every inch of him, let me tell you.

The day of the week you prefer?Weekdays with a nooner!..

That was fun, Rico, thank you.

OK, so, its been raining here in NJ for the past few days, with a bit of chill in the air so I decided to use up my leftover spiral ham bone and make some Ham and Split Pea Soup.

Please do NOT expect a romantic night after this soup, if you want to understand why, read here. I am submitting this soup to Debbie for

You can read all about this event at Debbies blog right here. Ham and Split Pea Soup. Adapted from Cooks Illustrated. Begin your soup by making a ham stock. Place your ham bone, 3 quarts water, and bay leaves in a large pot covered over medium heat and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat, and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove the ham meat and bone from stock. Add your split peas

and thyme, simmer bout 45 minutes. Meanwhile shred some ham meat into bite size pieces

and set aside. Toss the rind and bone. While the ham is simmering, heat oil in large skillet. Add onions, celery, and carrotsSaute till vegetables are browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter, garlic, and sugar.

Cook for 30-35 minutes until deeply browned, set aside. Add your sauteed veggies, potatoes,

Medium dice those potatoes first,and shredded ham to soup.

Simmer until the potatoes are tender and the peas dissolve and thicken,20 more minutes. Season with pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Drizzle with balsamic if youd like. Delicious soup, worth the long wait.

You'll love this one.

Grab some crusty bread aand you are set!