Neighborhood Watch Update: Car Break-ins

Last week ipods and credit cards were stolen from cars parked on the street and in private driveways in the Altadena area.

Another Neighborhood Watch is being organized for that area with the meeting to be held at Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church.

Santa Fe Soup

Great soup for cold weather!

Cook 2 pounds of ground turkey [or beef or venison] till the meet is brown.

Add to the meat: 1 onion chopped

And mix: 2 .5 ounces packages of Hidden Valley Ranch Style Dressing Mix

Add and simmer 2 1.25 ounce packages of Taco Seasoning Mix

For two hours: 1 16 ounce can of corn *
1 16 ounce black beans *
1 16 ounce pinto beans *
1 16 ounce diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 16 ounce tomato wedges *
2 cups of water or more as needed [*Undrained]

Garnish: Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Green Onion or Chopped Onion

Serve: With Tortilla Chips

Carol Williams January 28, 2009 AD