Richmond, Indiana - It seems that when I was growing up a lot of fond memories were made in the kitchen and around the dinner table. I always looked forward to the summers, especially Sunday. I knew there was going to be a big Sunday dinner. My Mother would start early in the morning baking pies and she just wouldn’t bake 1 or 2. She baked enough for some of the neighbors and who ever might drop in. We always had visitors dropping by on Sundays.
Dad he would fire up the grill and he would grill a lot more meat than we could eat but with people dropping by it always got eaten. You could smell the aroma all over the neighborhood. My Mother would make the very best baked beans and home made macaroni and cheese you ever ate. And those fresh cut French fries. Well this is making me hungry so I will share my Mothers baked bean recipe with you. I hope you all enjoy these recipes and make a lot of memories around your dinner table as I have; it is a wonderful time of sharing. God Bless and enjoy.


1 extra large can of Pork-n-Beans (I use Van Camp)

¾ pound dark brown sugar

½ cup catsup

6 strips bacon

½ cup chopped onion



Fry bacon, when it is about ½ done add onions and fry until done. In the meantime pour the pork-n-beans, sugar, and catsup in a large baking bowl. When your bacon and onions are done add the it to the pork-n-beans (even the drippings) and bake till warm, about 35 to 40 minutes. ENJOY!