2 c. beans
3 quarts water
1 bay leaf
1 ham bone
1 grapefruit
1 beef bouillon cube
1 sm. green pepper, minced
1 garlic clove
2 oz. dry sherry
1 c. buttered rice
1/2 c. chopped onions

Soak beans overnight in cold water and drain. Add water, bay leaf and ham bone. Boil slowly until beans are done. Add the pulp from grapefruit, bouillon cube, green pepper, garlic and cherry. simmer 45 minutes. Garnish each serving with rice. Makes 8 servings.