This recipe has been with our family since the early 1700's, originating in Brunswick County Virginia - so far back! It was the era of the baroque period of music - the time of Bach and Handel! Sm. piece of ham seasoning (a slice of country ham or sm. ham hock) 1 med. onion, chopped 3 bay leaves 2 pieces celery, cut up 3 fresh tomatoes, peeled & cut up (or 1, 16 oz. can tomatoes) 3-4 potatoes, peeled & cubed 1 c. baby lima beans & 1 c. corn (or 1, 20 oz. pkg. frozen succotash)

1. Simmer or low boil the chicken, chopped onion and bay leaves.

2. Remove chicken and bay leaves. Debone chicken, cut in smallish pieces and set aside.

3. Bring liquid to boil and add: celery, tomatoes and potatoes.

4. Low boil or simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, uncovered. Small amount of Worcestershire sauce and poultry seasoning, optional.

5. Add the chicken and succotash (or lima beans and corn). Cook 15 minutes more.

6. Keep well refrigerated, and tastes better each time you warm some up. Could be frozen.