8-10 medium potatoes, cubed (leave the peels on)
1 large onlon, slivered
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of organic whole milk
32 oz vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp celery ceed
1/2 cup bacos
1/4 Tbl butter


1) In a skillet melt the butter and sautee onions and garlic until translucent.
2) In a large cooking pot bring broth and milk to a boil.
3) Add the potatoes as you get them chopped up and stir in the onion/garlic mixture.
4) Cook for 35-45 minutes.
5) With the back of a large spoon, mash most of the potatoes against the side of the pot, leaving a few chunks.
6) Stir in bacos

Serve with a side of good bread

I have not posted any recipes in a while, so here is an old favorite of mine that falls in the line of comfort food. I never thought this simple recipe could be made better, but while shopping for ingredients this weekend, base10 mentioned mushrooms. It was a good call. Mushrooms definitely made this dish even tastier.

Cabbage and Noodles (and Mushrooms)
1 head of cabbage, sliced
1 package of yolkless egg noodles
2 lg packages of baby bella mushrooms, rinsed and sliced

In a large skillet or a steamer, cook the sliced cabbage and the mushrooms until they reach a good texture and temperature (10-15 mintues ish)

Cook the noodles according to the package directions, drain and put to the side.

When the cabbage and noodle mixture is done, mix it together with the noodles

Add salt and freshly ground pepper