LOVE this meal, so hearty, so wintry … so European!! It takes a lot of shopping, then prep work … but once it’s done, it’s done, and the best part … leftovers for days!! All the ingredients go into my Rival™ Crock-pot® … it’s an old unit,  made of porcelain – HEAVY, and simple … only 2 settings (low and high) unlike the plasticky programmable ones they make today!! Newer ain’t necessarily better!! I like that … gonna make that mine, insert it here, lol. “newer ain’t necessarily better” – danistrulytheman. Ingredients usually remain constant, only slight variations … lots of root (root-type) vegetables: potatoes, turnips, carrots, onions … stewing beef AND stewing veal (for a twist) … is always tomato based … and I always add mushrooms as y’all know, lol!! Secret ingredient: Del Monte French Style Seasoned Green Beens … there you go, “food of love” … “happy happy” – Emeril … “yummo” – Rachael, lol!! Served with 8 year old white cheddar (sublime), an Italian peasant loaf … once again, too much yappin’ … enjoy the pics motherfuckers!! 😉