Cooler weather always makes me want soup.  This recipe is from an old college roommate (and best friend) back in Texas - miss you Reba.  It tastes just like the Olive Garden's Zuppa Tuscana!  Just add salad and breadsticks.


Zuppa Tuscana


1 lb spicy ground italian sausage
1/2 lb bacon, chopped
1 qt. water
2 - 14.5 oz cans (3 2/3 cup) chicken broth
2 large russet potatoes - scrubbed clean and cubed
2 garlic cloves - minced
1 medium onion - chopped
2 cups chopped kale or swiss chard
1 cup heavy cream
salt & pepper to taste


In a skillet over medium - high heat, brown sausage, drain & set aside.  Brown chopped bacon and set aside.  (You can brown the sausage and bacon together, but the bacon does not get as crispy.)  In a large pot, pour water & broth.  Add potatoes, garlic and onions.  Simmer over medium - high heat until potatoes are tender.  Add sausage and bacon to pot.  Simmer for 10 minutes.  Add kale & cream to pot.  Season with s & p.  Heat through, but do not boil.

do you want to do something new this holiday season?  


introducing the ORNAMENT HOLIDAY CARD.  


this is not your average Christmas card.  in addition to wishing family and friends a season's greeting, this 5" round card is a keepsake your  family will treasure and can add to year after year.  imagine trimming the tree each year with these ornament cards that capture the growth of your family.   


make 2010 the beginning of your family collection.


sold in sets of 25 with a choice of 5 x 5 translucent  or white envelopes.
1 set is 55.00
2 or more sets are 45.00 each

'tis the season!!!  this year . . . be ready.  . . plan your holiday session now.  as an added bonus, if you schedule your session before October 31st, you will receive a FREE 11 x 14 print of your choice.  and remember, the holiday session price includes 50 cards and envelopes (additional cards may be purchased).



here is a sneak peak of my first holiday session of the season and this year's card samples.  Cards are sold in sets of 25 with envelopes in sizes 5 x 5 or 5 x 7.  choose from watercolor, linen, satin or recycled paper.