The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

I love the winter. Let me preface that remark by saying I love winter when I do not have to go anywhere in it and when I am in a house I can keep warm and most important of all, one that has a full larder.

Even when living in town, it is still so good to have a pantry that lets a person fix just about any kind of meal wanted.

I stock in with dried soup mixes for a starter. Even though I love to make my own soup from scratch, these dried soups make very good soup too and lots can be added to make them even better.

Take this noon. After writing these stories, I have a packet of cheesy potato...