Food for Thought – Valentines Day Chocolate Extravaganza

January 26, 2024

Chocolate is a staple for Valentine’s Day in my book. What is better than chocolate? Homemade chocolate!

This Valentine’s Day why not treat your loved one or yourself to a box of homemade chocolate goodies? On Wednesday, February 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Smith County Family and Community Education Clubs (FCE) will again be hosting their Annual Chocolate Extravaganza!

This year FCE members will pre-package boxes by the dozen. A box of assorted brownies, cookies, candies, etc. is only $5.00.

Proceeds will benefit the Smith County Riverview Regional Making a Difference fund for hospital volunteers and FCE projects.

We hope to see you at Smith County Chamber of Commerce on February 14th!

Easy Crockpot Potato Soup

1 – 30 oz bag frozen diced hashbrowns

1 – 32 oz chicken broth

1 can cream of chicken soup (10 oz)

1 pkg cream cheese (8 oz)

3 oz bacon bits

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Salt & pepper to taste

Put hashbrowns in crockpot and add chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and ½ of bacon bits. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook on low for 7-8 hours. An hour before serving, cut cream cheese into small cubes and place in crockpot. Mix in completely. Top with cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Submitted by: Janie Mundy, Defeated FCE Club.