I love corn and look for any corn recipes I can find.
This one was created out of a mistake I made. I had put some corn in a saucepan along with some butter, turned in on and promptly forgot about it - until I started smelling burnt corn.
It had not burned to badly so I was trying to think of ways to reover fromt his mess. So I chopped up some onions and bell peppers and added some spices and continued stir frying. Well it turned out pretty good. So now I burn the corn on purpose.
Start with any kind of corn - I prefer frozen. WE have a brand down here called PictSweet. It is delicious. Anyway, sprinkle olive oil in a skillet and put whatever amount of corn you want. I do add a little butter - but not as much as I used too - now that we attempt to be healthy eaters.
Anyway - chopped up veggies - as much as you want - just make it come out with your amount of corn.
Veggies I usually use:
bell peppers (for color use red and green)
poblano peppers
jalapeno peppers
banana peppers
Use your imagination.
All kinds of seasoning.
Stir and fry till some of it is even black.
Delicious.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
It's Hay Season !
On the way home today I noticed that several neighbors cut their hay fields today. We have had a lot of good rain lately thanks to the tropical storms and hurricanes that have occurred so far this hurricane season. So we all are looking for a successful year.
I love the smell of fresh mowed hay. I love the feeling of living on productive land that will help our livestock and our property. We have already had our first cutting of the season. A little disappointed as our field did not yield very many bales but we had not had much rain in the months before so it was kind of expected. We got a good growing going on out there right now so the second cutting should be pretty good.
Hopefully, with a good season (and no equipment malfunctions) we can get 3 - 4 more good cuttings.
Wish us luck. The cows love it during the winter with plenty to eat as a supplement. And my sweet doggie has a nice comfortable, warm bed throughout the winter.
On the way home today I noticed that several neighbors cut their hay fields today. We have had a lot of good rain lately thanks to the tropical storms and hurricanes that have occurred so far this hurricane season. So we all are looking for a successful year.
I love the smell of fresh mowed hay. I love the feeling of living on productive land that will help our livestock and our property. We have already had our first cutting of the season. A little disappointed as our field did not yield very many bales but we had not had much rain in the months before so it was kind of expected. We got a good growing going on out there right now so the second cutting should be pretty good.
Hopefully, with a good season (and no equipment malfunctions) we can get 3 - 4 more good cuttings.
Wish us luck. The cows love it during the winter with plenty to eat as a supplement. And my sweet doggie has a nice comfortable, warm bed throughout the winter.
Vegetarian Spaghetti
For this particular batch I used the following vegetables:
Slice all veggies in long, thin strips
1 bell pepper (yellow or green)
Handful of baby carrots
1 poblano pepper
1 large onion
1 to 2 banana peppers
Cut up 1 large tomato in large chucks
Cook veggies down in olive oil until tender or almost tender (the sauce is going to simmer for a while for all the flavors to mingle so the veggies will get tender while doing that.
Stir in 1 jar spaghetti sauce (any flavor - I chose a heart healthy one)
After sauce has simmered for your desired length of time - stir in 1 package of extra wide, whole wheat noodles (prepared separately).
You can be creative and add any veggies you want - prepared the same way.
Sprinkle cheese on top, add some garlic bread and enjoy.
This got a thumbs up from the man of this house too !
For this particular batch I used the following vegetables:
Slice all veggies in long, thin strips
1 bell pepper (yellow or green)
Handful of baby carrots
1 poblano pepper
1 large onion
1 to 2 banana peppers
Cut up 1 large tomato in large chucks
Cook veggies down in olive oil until tender or almost tender (the sauce is going to simmer for a while for all the flavors to mingle so the veggies will get tender while doing that.
Stir in 1 jar spaghetti sauce (any flavor - I chose a heart healthy one)
After sauce has simmered for your desired length of time - stir in 1 package of extra wide, whole wheat noodles (prepared separately).
You can be creative and add any veggies you want - prepared the same way.
Sprinkle cheese on top, add some garlic bread and enjoy.
This got a thumbs up from the man of this house too !
Cheesy Shrimp and Rice Bake
Prepare 2 cups of white or brown rice ahead of time
Spray skillet with cooking spray and sprinkle in some olive oil if desired
Dice half of an onion and bell pepper and sauté until tender
Add 2 lbs. shrimp and cook until pink
Stir in 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes (if desired)
Stir in 2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup
Heat thru, remove from heat and stir in rice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Pour half of mixture into greased glass casserole dish
Add grated cheese (any kind) on top
Pour in rest of mixture
Cover and heat till bubbly
Turn off oven and add more cheese
Keep in oven until cheese melts
You’ll notice I don’t get real particular with amounts or types of food.
Everyone has their own tastes so I leave it up to the individual cook.
Use low sodium soup and low fat cheese if desired.
This recipe was passed along to me by Tammy D., a co-worker.
This amount makes enough for one meal for two and plenty of leftovers
Prepare 2 cups of white or brown rice ahead of time
Spray skillet with cooking spray and sprinkle in some olive oil if desired
Dice half of an onion and bell pepper and sauté until tender
Add 2 lbs. shrimp and cook until pink
Stir in 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes (if desired)
Stir in 2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup
Heat thru, remove from heat and stir in rice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Pour half of mixture into greased glass casserole dish
Add grated cheese (any kind) on top
Pour in rest of mixture
Cover and heat till bubbly
Turn off oven and add more cheese
Keep in oven until cheese melts
You’ll notice I don’t get real particular with amounts or types of food.
Everyone has their own tastes so I leave it up to the individual cook.
Use low sodium soup and low fat cheese if desired.
This recipe was passed along to me by Tammy D., a co-worker.
This amount makes enough for one meal for two and plenty of leftovers
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
The Country Way . . . . . .
My sweet neighbor brought over some fresh vegetables from his garden the other day. We were so grateful because as I mentioned earlier we did not have a garden this year. (I keep forgetting the cherry tomato plant we did get and is on our back porch.) But he brought over BIG tomatoes. My, there is nothing like homegrown food. They were still warm from the sun when he brought them over. There were tomatoes, hot peppers of all kinds (yea !) and cukes (cucumbers).
Because he usually brings more than we can eat or cook before wasting I always bring some to share with co-workers. Alas, I have no time for canning right now (another of my favorite things to do). The veggies are usually gone within 5 minutes of putting them on the table in the break room - no joke. Every year they ask me when they can get some homegrown veggies. They were really disappointed in me this year.
One of my favorite sayings is - that is the country way. And country way is how neighbors help neighbors in my "neck of the woods." That is almost a lost art. Whether it be loaning out or helping to repair farm equipment or just bringing over extra vegetables - our small group of neighbors look out for each other. We have one neighbor, who, being a former "city fella", is rather light on knowledge of knowing how to fix his tractor (and many other farming chores). AH has helped him many times.
Just the other day on the way home from work I saw cows out on the road. That is always a BIG deal out here. They have to be gotten off the road - they get spooked and it can get very dangerous. This particular time I recognized the brand so after a couple of phone calls I had some help, grabbed my black mud boots (which I always have with me - the country way) and we herded them back to their pasture and put up a temporary barrier until their owner got home. When you don't recognize the cows or there is no brand you have to put them up in your place temporarily while you drive around inquiring whose they might be. Almost always, someone will know the owner and how to get in touch with them.
Last winter we were headed to town very early. It was very cold and we saw a neighbor's cow had just given birth. The new calf was too weak to get up - if they don't get up pretty soon they usually don't make it. While AH got out and ran to it and put a blanket (another - always must have with you item - you got it - the country way) around it - I got the owner and we got it to the barn.
There are many, many more ways neighbors help neighbors - you got it - in the country.
That is JUST the country way . . . . . .
My sweet neighbor brought over some fresh vegetables from his garden the other day. We were so grateful because as I mentioned earlier we did not have a garden this year. (I keep forgetting the cherry tomato plant we did get and is on our back porch.) But he brought over BIG tomatoes. My, there is nothing like homegrown food. They were still warm from the sun when he brought them over. There were tomatoes, hot peppers of all kinds (yea !) and cukes (cucumbers).
Because he usually brings more than we can eat or cook before wasting I always bring some to share with co-workers. Alas, I have no time for canning right now (another of my favorite things to do). The veggies are usually gone within 5 minutes of putting them on the table in the break room - no joke. Every year they ask me when they can get some homegrown veggies. They were really disappointed in me this year.
One of my favorite sayings is - that is the country way. And country way is how neighbors help neighbors in my "neck of the woods." That is almost a lost art. Whether it be loaning out or helping to repair farm equipment or just bringing over extra vegetables - our small group of neighbors look out for each other. We have one neighbor, who, being a former "city fella", is rather light on knowledge of knowing how to fix his tractor (and many other farming chores). AH has helped him many times.
Just the other day on the way home from work I saw cows out on the road. That is always a BIG deal out here. They have to be gotten off the road - they get spooked and it can get very dangerous. This particular time I recognized the brand so after a couple of phone calls I had some help, grabbed my black mud boots (which I always have with me - the country way) and we herded them back to their pasture and put up a temporary barrier until their owner got home. When you don't recognize the cows or there is no brand you have to put them up in your place temporarily while you drive around inquiring whose they might be. Almost always, someone will know the owner and how to get in touch with them.
Last winter we were headed to town very early. It was very cold and we saw a neighbor's cow had just given birth. The new calf was too weak to get up - if they don't get up pretty soon they usually don't make it. While AH got out and ran to it and put a blanket (another - always must have with you item - you got it - the country way) around it - I got the owner and we got it to the barn.
There are many, many more ways neighbors help neighbors - you got it - in the country.
That is JUST the country way . . . . . .
Monday, July 5, 2010
Here are some decorating tips . . . . .
THE LOTTERY
We won the lottery !!!!! The door and window covering lottery that is. Our house has those doors with the panes of glass in them. The back door has nine panes and the mud room door has 6. We have been racking our brains to figure out how to cover them. We do a lot of brain racking around here. That can be dangerous cause we really don't have much brain between the two of us to spare !!
Anyway, back to the lottery. We found at Lowe's these frames with plexiglass with mini blinds built into them. They fit over the existing panes of glass and use existing screws and screw holes. And they look wonderful ! And easy to assemble according to AH. That was a biggie !
OVERWORKED JEWELRY
I make some of my jewelry do double duty around here. I have a long gold beaded necklace that can be used in various configurations while wearing. Since my master bath colors are antique white, gold and silver - I use the necklace in the bath as a decorating item until I want to wear it - then I'll put it back in the bath. My bedroom is Victorian with a lot of lace, pearls and crocheted items. I drape my long and short pearl necklaces all over the place. Double duty !!!!!
We won the lottery !!!!! The door and window covering lottery that is. Our house has those doors with the panes of glass in them. The back door has nine panes and the mud room door has 6. We have been racking our brains to figure out how to cover them. We do a lot of brain racking around here. That can be dangerous cause we really don't have much brain between the two of us to spare !!
Anyway, back to the lottery. We found at Lowe's these frames with plexiglass with mini blinds built into them. They fit over the existing panes of glass and use existing screws and screw holes. And they look wonderful ! And easy to assemble according to AH. That was a biggie !
OVERWORKED JEWELRY
I make some of my jewelry do double duty around here. I have a long gold beaded necklace that can be used in various configurations while wearing. Since my master bath colors are antique white, gold and silver - I use the necklace in the bath as a decorating item until I want to wear it - then I'll put it back in the bath. My bedroom is Victorian with a lot of lace, pearls and crocheted items. I drape my long and short pearl necklaces all over the place. Double duty !!!!!
Just some talk . . . . .
Just got back from town gathering the weeks supplies. Got some peppers and some more fruit. I have a new receipe to try that I got from a co-worker. I am going to fix it today for suppers through out the week. And as usual she will get full credit.
This has been a weekend of getting a lot of household projects done. I have already mentioned the mini room dividers we are going to make. I just got in from weeding a long, narrow patch of dirt that we created when we added sidewalks. We have been scratching our brains on how to landscape it. We have decided on ground cover. I decided to get out there and weed it while the shade was on that side. Got through and then decided that we had better fill in with some more dirt there ! Aaaaaagggghhhh ! Could have saved that sweat !
Speaking of sweat - a friend of mine who is a Texas transplant from California remarked last night how she never used to sweat until she got to Texas. After explaining the wonder of humidity - I told her it was actually good. The moisture was good for the skin and would make her look younger. I told her I was actually 105 !
From time to time I am going to post some decorating tips that I come up with. I hope they help. They might seem crazy but they work.
This has been a weekend of getting a lot of household projects done. I have already mentioned the mini room dividers we are going to make. I just got in from weeding a long, narrow patch of dirt that we created when we added sidewalks. We have been scratching our brains on how to landscape it. We have decided on ground cover. I decided to get out there and weed it while the shade was on that side. Got through and then decided that we had better fill in with some more dirt there ! Aaaaaagggghhhh ! Could have saved that sweat !
Speaking of sweat - a friend of mine who is a Texas transplant from California remarked last night how she never used to sweat until she got to Texas. After explaining the wonder of humidity - I told her it was actually good. The moisture was good for the skin and would make her look younger. I told her I was actually 105 !
From time to time I am going to post some decorating tips that I come up with. I hope they help. They might seem crazy but they work.
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