Frugal In Florida

I can't believe that the first day of FALL is less than 3 weeks away ... you've got to be kidding me! It's still hitting 93, 94, 95 each day down here and I can't walk outside without becoming a hot mess ... not funny whatsoever. Yet, I keep thinking, it's been awhile since we've made soup! And especially this yummy, super easy New England Clam Chowder ...  As you know, New England style is creamy ... Manhattan is red and chunky. And if you've been reading for any length of time, you probably picked up that Hubby HATES chunky tomatoes in cooked dishes. For someone who is a big fan of food, he certainly can be picky at times ;-) Just for the record, I was set NOT to like this ... I mean, all the ingredients were pretty much processed and well, I'm trying to avoid that stuff ... but, hell, it was  a Saturday night, smelled good, he made some lovely ciabatta bread and it was to die for ... Yes, it is a little indulgent and I would suggest yo...

Super SUPER easy ... and everyone who has had it LOVES it ... thanks to my lovely sister in law, Sue ... she wrote out the recipe after Hubby got a cup of it (leftovers) from her when we were in Indiana last month ... As you know, New England style is creamy ... Manhattan is red and chunky. And if you've followed along, you most likely know that Hubby HATES chunky tomatoes in cooked dishes. For someone who is a big fan of food, he certainly can be picky at times :-) Just for the record, I was set NOT to like this ... I mean, all the ingredients were pretty much processed and well, I'm trying to avoid that stuff ... but, hell, it was Saturday night, smelled good, he made some lovely ciabatta bread and it was to die for ... Yes, it is a little indulgent and I would suggest you not make it every day. But please, whatever you do, give it at least ONE shot ... I think you'll be glad you did! Here's what you need: 7 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled (save...