Imre J Komaromi- 02:14 pm PDT - Dec 26, 2000 -# 5263 of 8762
During the asparagus season, members are requested not to relieve themselves in the waste baskets.

Imre's Black Bean Soup

I've used the ham bone (as well as ham hocks) for making black bean soup. Sauté up some onion, a little garlic, toss in the bone and the beans and a little water. Simmer. As some of the water evaporates I replace it with fresh squeezed orange juice.