South of Seattle in Shelton, Washington, a very unlikely friendship blossomed between a family dog and a bald eagle, who was a frequent flyer to their backyard.

Instant Pot Split Pea Soup. Soup as thick as a fog, from dried split peas, in about an hour thanks to pressure cooking!

The mixture includes ditalini, also known as ‘macaroni salad pasta,’ along with peas, onion, celery and pancetta.