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It's hard to believe this is the last official weekend of summer. It seems to me, the older I get, the faster time goes by. Wasn't it just yesterday that we celebrated Memorial Day? And now it's already time for another holiday ....... Labor Day.

I am definitely not complaining; I always look forward to Labor Day. Our neighborhood throws an annual block party and it is always a great time for both the young and the well, not so young.

We all seem to lead such busy lives and get so involved with our own families, we rarely have time to keep up with the daily ins and outs of our neighbors. They are a terrific group of people and we truly enjoy their company. And we try to reserve every Labor Day to our neighborhood Block party ...... it's now become a tradition. It's a great opportunity to reconnect and maintain our friendships. We also get to see how all the children have grown and keep up with what's "in" this year! 

My Labor Day food has also become quite traditional, as I generally bring the same thing each year to share ....... Calico Bean Salad. 

It's easy to make, is very colorful and there are never any leftovers. Plus you can alter the recipe to suit your own taste. Sometimes I stick to the original recipe and other times I use all pork and beans and omit the kidney, lima and butter beans.

Calico Bean Salad

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound bacon

• one pound ground beef

• 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup chopped onions

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 2 Tablespoons vinegar

• 32 oz. lima beans

• 32 oz. pork and beans in tomato sauce

• 15 oz. kidney beans

• 15 oz. butter beans

Enjoy and Happy Labor Day! 

Counting our Blessings!
Mary Beth Roe