Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Royal Comparison!?!

I don't know how many of you watched the Royal Wedding
-but-
someone came across this comparison
-&-
it was too good not to share!?!



Today I am thankful for the things other people that I also find humorous!?!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Manic Monday

...this song seemed very appropriate for today...




Today I am thankful that not all Monday's are the same!?!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Mexican Lasgana

This is out of this world amazing...once you make it you will make it again -&- again!?!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can hominy
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated or chopped
  • 2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, chopped
  • 12 large tomatillos (14 to 16 if small), peeled and coarsely chopped
  • A handful cilantro or parsley leaves
  • 3 avocados
  • 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 package large flour tortillas
  • 1 pound pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • Sour cream, to pass at table

Directions

Place rack in oven in middle of oven and heat broiler or place oven on 400 degrees F.

Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and crumble up as it browns. While pork browns, season the meat with cumin, coriander and salt and pepper. Once browned evenly, stir in hominy and reduce heat to simmer.

While meat cooks heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauce pot, add onions, garlic and peppers, season with salt and pepper and saute until softened 5 to 6 minutes. Place tomatillos and cilantro or parsley in food processor and process until almost smooth. Pour into onion and garlic mixture and simmer to mellow, 5 to 6 minutes more. Replace the processor bowl. Pit and scoop the avocado flesh into the processor, add the lime zest and juice. Add the honey, puree until smooth and season with a little salt. Stir the avocado mixture into the green sauce and remove from heat.

Char all of the tortillas over an open flame or in dry hot skillet.

In a baking dish layer sauce, tortilla, meat, cheese, tortilla, sauce, meat, cheese, etc. End with a layer of tortilla, sauce and finally cheese. Place baking dish in the oven and bake for 4 to 5 minutes until bubbly and cheese is brown. Pass sour cream at the table.



Today I am thankful for delicious new recipes that taste better than I can imagine!?!

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Lays



Ever wonder where Lays get the potatoes to make your delicious, delectable potato chips...well, wonder know more?!? Here is a picture of a trailer we took to the Frito Lays plant in PA!?!



53' trailer filled with potatoes from St. Augstine, FL - approximate 43000 lbs of spuds!?!



Today I am thankful for all the amazing farmers who are helping feed America!?!

Friday, June 3, 2011

A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste - Meatloaf

Since Meatloaf was on the Celebrity Apprentice - I really got back into his music again!?! While searching through everything he has done - this is something new that I found that really stood out to me!?!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!?!




If you listen, to the night
You can hear the darkness call
I can barely stand to wait
I can barely stand at all
C'mon closer to me now
It's like we're sharing the same skin
We gotta get out of this jail
We gotta let the future in
So many things in your life
That your bound to regret
Why didn't I do that?
Why didn't I do this?
So many chances you lost
That you'll never forget
Why didn't I make it?
Why didn't I take it right there?
The loneliest words you'll ever know
If only-if only it was so
The emptiest words that there'll ever be:
It could have been me. it could have been me
The loneliest words you'll ever know
If only-if only it was so
The emptiest words that there'll ever be:
It could have been me. it could have been me
You'll have to pay for it later
If you don't get it when it's going for free
Believe me! Believe me!

A kiss is a terrible thing to waste
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste
It's something that's always been so
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste

And one of these nights
You're gonna show me that you already know
There's a feast waiting for you
And you've never even gotten a taste
It's later than you think and
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste!
You shouldn't tremble when we touch
There's no reason for these fears
It's a promise that was made
We've been promised this for years
I wanna show you it all
What to do and where and how!
Cause we'll never be as young as we are right now
We'll never be as young as we are right now!

So many cries in the night
That you try to ignore
Why didn't I do this?
Why didn't I do that?
So many unanswered prayers
So many unopened doors
Why didn't I take it?
Why didn't I make it come true?
The loneliest words you'll ever know:
If only - if only it was so
The emptiest words that there'll ever be:
It could have been me
It could have been me
The loneliest words you'll ever- know:
If only - if only it was so
The emptiest words that there'll ever be:
It could have been me
It could have been me
You'll have to pay for it later:
If you don't get it when it's going for free!
Believe me! believe me, believe me!

A kiss is a terrible thing to waste
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste
It's something that has always been so
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste

And one of these nights
I'm gonna show you that you already know...
There's a feast waiting for you
And you've never even gotten a taste
It's later than, you think and
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste!
There's a feast waiting for you
And you've never even gotten a taste
It's later than you think and
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste!

Tyre tracks and broken hearts
That's all we're leaving behind!
It doesn't matter what we're losing
It only matters what we're going to find!
Tyre tracks and broken hearts
That's all we're leaving behind!
It doesn't matter what we're losing
It only matters what we're going to find!
Tyre tracks and broken hearts
That's all we're leaving behind!
It doesn't matter what we're losing
It only matters what we're going to find!
Tyre tracks and broken hearts
That's all we're leaving behind!
It doesn't matter what we're losing
It only matters what we're going to find!
There's a feast waiting for you
And you've never even gotten a taste
It's later than you think and
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste
A kiss is a terrible thing to waste

Today I am thankful for amazing artist full of a heart -&- soul like Meatloaf!?!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Pledge Ring

Are you looking for a great piece of jewelry for a gift of for yourself?!?
Do you want to buy something crafted in the USA?!?
Well, then check out all the great items for sale at The Pledge Ring!?!
You'll will love what you see!?!
Pictured below are just a few of the items!?!


Here are just a few of the beautiful items that are created by the Pledge Ring!?!

The quality is
exceptional
-&-
the price is amazing!?!
And, the message is
beautiful!?!


Today I am thankful for businesses still willing to make products in the USA!?!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Strawberry Ruhbarb Pie

My Grandma used to make this pie for all the family gatherings...as a child I never tried it know I now what I was missing out on!?!

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional flour as needed, up to 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup cake flour (recommended: Soft As Silk)
  • 3 teaspoons sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening (recommended: Crisco)
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ice cold water

Filling:

  • 2 1/2 cups chopped red rhubarb, fresh
  • 2 1/2 cups de-stemmed, washed and cut strawberries (in larger pieces)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar (1 1/4 cups for high altitude)
  • 2 tablespoons minute tapioca
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cubed small
  • 1 egg white beaten with 1 teaspoon water
  • Large granule sugar

Crust Preparation:

Directions

Using 2 pastry blenders, blend the flours, sugar, shortening, butter and salt. Whisk the egg, vinegar and water in a 2-cup measure and pour over the dry ingredients incorporating all the liquid without overworking the dough. Toss the additional flour over the ball of dough and chill if possible. Divide the dough into 2 disks. Roll out 1 piece of dough to make a bottom crust. Place into a pie dish. Put dish in refrigerator to chill.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Filling Preparation:

Mix the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, tapioca, flour, zest and juice of lemon, dash of cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well in a large bowl and pour out into chilled crust. Dot the top of the filling with the butter. Brush edges of pie crust with egg white wash. Roll out the other piece of dough and place over filling. Crimp to seal edges. Brush with egg white wash and garnish with large granule sugar. Collar with foil and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Decrease temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling starts bubbling. Higher altitude will take 450 degrees F and 400 degrees F respectively. Also, you can use a pie bird for extra decor.

Let cool before serving.




Today I am thankful for all the good food my Grandma made!?!