Okay, so I haven't been extremely
focused lately. I'm trying to figure out where I should be all the
while trying to make a little more money than I spend. I traveled
to Colorado last week and I havent been the same since I got back
to Virginia. I think I left a part of myself there. Summer might
be a good time to go back. So maybe that's what I'll do. Anyway,
check out these pics:
Me, Allysia, and some elk in the mountains near Estes Park
more elk..
And some very nice mountains
October 2008
Pic of the Month
Margaret in the pumpkin patch
Happy Harvesting!
September
2008
A new video has been
posted! Check it out:
The Cactus Song by Me
I
got a new camera and I was testing it out with a friend. Finally
the cactus song has been recorded. MMMMmmmmMMM cactus!
August 2008
I'm
feeling the need for a lil introduction.
Welcome.
Here you are at my site. It isn't much of a site but it will do.
You can find some recipes if you care to have a look to your right
->
Other
then that I dont know.
What else is there?
May 2008
Easy
Pan Fried Pierogies
Serves
1
Here
is an easy pierogies recipe. In this recipe I boil the pierogies
first. I then lightly pan fry them in olive oil with the garlic,
onion, and other spices. I recommend using Mrs. T's Potato
and Cheddar Pierogies for this recipe unless you want to make
your own.
Ingredients:
4
Pierogies
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2
of a medium yellow onion, diced
1
tablespoon Chardonay
2
tablespoons olive oil
Dash
of Tabasco sauce
Sea
Salt to taste
Freshly
Ground pepper to taste
Directions
Bring
water to a boil in a medium pot. Preheat a large skillet
to medium-high heat.
Add
the pierogies to the boiling water. Boil them for 2-3 minutes
or until they float. Drain them and set aside.
Meanwhile,
add olive oil to the skillet and let it heat up for about
a minute. Add the pierogies to the skillet along with the
chopped onions.Add
the white wine and hot sauce. Let the sauce reduce a bit while
the onions turn dark yellow and begin to caramelize.
Turn
the Pierogies. Add the garlic. Simmer until the pierogies
are slightly browned on the outside, and the onions and
garlic are golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add
salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the pierogies in the center
of a plate, spoon the caramelized onions and garlic over
top and enjoy!
Did
you know?
A
pierogie
consists of a pocket of dough and a potato filling. Traditionally
the potatoes are whipped and then mixed with onion, cheese,
and sometimes meat. They are then baked, fried, or boiled.
Pierogies originated in Eastern Europe back in the late 1800's.
Ever since, people around the world have been enjoying them.
No one knows for sure the exact location from which pierogies
originated and their history is somewhat of a mystery but
many people think that the first pierogies came from Russia,
Poland, Czechoslovakia, The Ukraine, or Slovakia. In these
regions potatoes have been used as a main source of nutrition
for centuries.
Everywhere
around Eastern Europe people have a different word for the
Pierogie. It's a Perozshkii in Ukrainian, a Piragi in Latvia,
and a Perogi in Poland. The Russian call them Pelmenis. They
have been referred to as Perogys, Pirohis, Perogies, Piroghis,
Pirogis, Piroshkis, Perogis, Peroshkies, Pipirozhkis, Pyrohys,
Pirozhkis and even Pyrizhkys.
The Recipe Stash
Appetizers
Easy
Hummus I will show you how to make delicious hummus.
You usually find this hummus dip in your favorite Mediterranean restaurant.
Now you can make it at home. Serves 3-4
Drunken
Shrimp Here is a chinese recipe for drunken shrimp.
A great starter to share with friends. Serves 6-8
Avocado
Salsa
If you like avocado and tomato then you will love this
fresh salsa dip. It's a delicious dish that's great for any occasion.
Serves 2-3
Mexican
Salsa Here is a mexican baja salsa perfect for a
grand fiesta. Yellow and red tomatoes are combined for a colorful
and healthy appetizer! Serves 3-4
Cucumber
Salad A healthy mix of cucumber, tomato,
onion, and spices that is fat-free and delicious. Serves 2-
3
Mandarin Orange Salad This salad is topped with mandarin
oranges, slivered almonds and goat cheese. Serves 1
Fruit
Salads
Easy
Fruit Salad This fruit salad recipe
calls for fresh blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry which are mixed
with plain low-fat yogurt and sweetened with honey for a healthy and
natural snack. Serves 3-4
Entrées
Easy
Ravioli Dinner This is the easiest Italian
recipe I can think of. Don't forget the red
wine!
Blackened
Salmon
This easy salmon recipe is perfect for dinner. Blackened
salmon with cajun seasonings. Serves 2
Pierogie
Recipes
Pan
Fried Pierogies Potato and cheddar cheese filled pierogies
pan fried in olive oil with onions and spices. Serves 1
Quick
Mexican Pierogies Take your fiesta to another level with
these pierogies, topped with bacon and cheddar cheese and served with
salsa and sour cream. Serves 2
Sandwiches
Philly
Cheese Steak An easy traditional Philly style cheese
steak recipe. Serves 1
Gorgonzola
Sandwich This quick easy recipe
is simple and satisfying. You should definitely try this one. Serves
2
Veggie Burger Even
meat eaters' mouths will water for this tempting vegetarian
burger.
Serves 1
Wraps
Greek
Veggie Wrap Here we mix vegetables that you usually
find in your favorite greek salad in a fresh spinach tortilla wrap.
It's an easy greek recipe that's perfect for lunch. Serves
1
Condiments
Fried
Garlic Garlic fried in olive oil. Tastes great
in anything from pizza to mashed potatoes. Mix into your favorite
dip or salsa.
