People are often surprised when I tell them the most-popular spots at The Purple Onion are the herb-and-spice rack and the ...

Whether you use bacon, a ham hock or paprika, this recipe for a classic split pea soup is satisfyingly smoky. That smokiness infuses the split peas, which are added in two batches. The first portion ...

There’s something magical about coming home to the aroma of split pea soup simmering away in your slow cooker. Just add dried peas, bacon, and whatever vegetables you’ve got hanging around in your ...

Leftover ham and ham bones can be used to make split pea soup. Split pea soup is an inexpensive and easy meal to make. The soup can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop in a few hours. Easter ...

You may be shocked to learn that I don’t read every single book for my book club meetings and it’s usually because I’m reading other things. I need at least half an hour of quiet reading every morning ...