At many small farms and backyard pig pens, November is hog-killing season. My husband and I get our pork from a friend; a group of us gets together each fall to slaughter, butcher and package animals.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Want to know the secret to a savory pot of collard greens or a slow-cooked potato soup? .The addition of a collagen and fat-laden ham hock.Hocks are typically cured with salt and smoked and will ...

This was a viewer request from a while ago for an easy lentil soup recipe. The key ingredient for my version is the smoked, and amazingly delicious, “ham hock.” For those of you not familiar with this ...

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Rinse dried beans and peas twice, discarding any that are discolored or float to surface. Soak dried beans and peas in cold water a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight. NOTE: Soak black beans ...

Bouquet garni: 5 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bay leaf tied with string (for fresh thyme) or cheesecloth (for dried thyme). To cook ham hocks: Put ham hocks in 6- or ...

Split Pea Soup is a classic American soup made from dried split peas. It's good for you, packed full of nutrients, and it ...

Our Wine of the Week, Decoy 2009 Napa Valley Merlot ($25), is, year in and year out, one of California's best examples of this French varietal. Many California merlots, especially those over about $16 ...

1 x 750g cured or smoked ham hock or knuckle (or equivalent of smaller ones) 2 medium onions 4 medium carrots 1 celery heart olive oil 500g yellow split peas 1 bay leaf 1 small dried red chilli ...

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