Here is a great recipe for using up a leftover ham bone. It was a favorite of my mother. Ingredients: 1 leftover ham bone 1 cup of chunked ham pieces 1 celery stock 1 small onion 1 small bell pepper 1 carrot 2 cups dried split peas 2 quarts water 1 tablespoon olive oil Begin by rinsing the peas in a fine mesh strainer. Look for small pebbles that sometimes end up in the bag. This will also remove any dirt also. Place the celery, onion, pepper, and carrot in a food processor. Chop vegetables into coarse pieces. In a large stock pot add oil and heat over medium heat until oil is shimmering. Add vegetables and cook until softened and aromatic. Add two quarts of water and bring to a boil. Add peas. Cook at a high simmer for 20 minutes. Reduce heat and and add ham bone. Simmer 30 to 40 minutes until peas are very soft. Remove bone, and with a food mill or sieve over a large bowl, press peas and vegetables through until you ha