Just because you have been up to your eyebrows into a worthy cause or a certain subject, be gentle around those who are only ankle or knee deep. People have to start somewhere.
Tomato Bisque
by Debbie Besselievre

Ingredients
Bacon. This is where the love comes from…
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced onion (white or yellow, your preference – no red)
1 cup diced celery
4 cups beef broth
1 large (22oz-ish) can crushed tomatoes
1 16oz can diced tomatoes
fresh sprigs of thyme, rosemary and sage
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
1 cup heavy cream