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Friday, June 10, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Blue Heron
This is Harry
The boys just gave him a fish
Yummy
We recently had the opportunity to spend sometime at the beach with some family. While we were there the boys had to get some fishing in. They didn't catch any whoppers but the did have fun fishing for a "friend" whom I like to call Harry the heron. Yes, it's a generic name but, it's easy to remember.
Shorty after the boys started fishing Harry arrived. We noticed that we would get pretty close as the boys would catch a fish. It didn't take long for us to realize that Harry was used to being tossed a fish here and there. They boys had blast tossing fish and shrimp to him. An interesting thing we noticed, every time Harry swallowed a fish he would make sure it went down head first. He was an amazing creature to watch up close!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Free Bed Bath & Beyond Gift Card
My blog has been slow going so I thought I would start offering a monthly give away.
This month I am offering a $10 gift Card to Bed Bath & Beyond
It's simple to win, just "follow" me and leave a comment below about gardening or cooking and on June 10th a random winner will be chosen. Give away is only for U.S. residents.
See I said it would be easy.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
A glimpse into my garden
Unknown Daylily
African Foxgloves
Perennial Morning Glory
unknown daylily
Perennial Morning Glory buds
a small garden patchWednesday, June 1, 2011
Homemade Salsa
I am a little late making salsa this year, but better late than never, right?
The down side to waiting so late in the year is that the tomatoes are a bit smaller. But that's OK they still make fantastic salsa!
The salsa recipe I use was given to me by my friend Andrea. My family LOVES this salsa!!! I did make a few changes to please my family . We like a little kick to our salsa, so instead of 2 jalapenos, I use 4 jalapenos. This makes it more of a medium spice. The original recipe is mild, but still yummy. My hubby likes it even hotter so I try to make at least 1 batch with 6-8 jalapenos. I also add cilantro to my salsa whenever I remember to buy it. I love cilantro!
Can you guess how many jars of salsa I made last year?
4o, and it wasn't enough. It only last us about 6 months. We gave away MANY jars of salsa to family and friends. Of course my family might have eaten a FEW jars ;-) It think this year I will have to make more, or maybe I just won't share....just kidding.
I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as my family does! Let me know how it turns out.
I know some of you out there bought alot of tomatoes from my boys with the intent of making salsa. So if you need any help, PLEASE let me know I would LOVE to help!!!
Salsa
8 quarts (32 cups) tomatoes
5 onions
5 green peppers
10 Anaheim peppers (you can also use cubanelle peppers)
2 jalapeno peppers (I use more)
½ cup sugar
1 Tbsp pepper
8 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
6 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp oregano leaves
2 Tbsp cumin
2 ½ Tbsp salt
6 Tbsp olive oil
Chop all ingredients. Combine and bring to a boil and then simmer5 for 2 hours. Bottle and seal in jars, processing pint jars for 25 minutes and quart jars for 35 minutes. Makes 20 pint or 9 quarts.
Tips- I use a food processor for all my peppers and my onions. . But be careful not to puree the veggies, you want pieces, not pulp. I also strain all my veggies after I cut them or put them in the food processor, that way my salsa is not runny. This is not a necessary step, I just prefer it this way.
The down side to waiting so late in the year is that the tomatoes are a bit smaller. But that's OK they still make fantastic salsa!
The salsa recipe I use was given to me by my friend Andrea. My family LOVES this salsa!!! I did make a few changes to please my family . We like a little kick to our salsa, so instead of 2 jalapenos, I use 4 jalapenos. This makes it more of a medium spice. The original recipe is mild, but still yummy. My hubby likes it even hotter so I try to make at least 1 batch with 6-8 jalapenos. I also add cilantro to my salsa whenever I remember to buy it. I love cilantro!
Can you guess how many jars of salsa I made last year?
4o, and it wasn't enough. It only last us about 6 months. We gave away MANY jars of salsa to family and friends. Of course my family might have eaten a FEW jars ;-) It think this year I will have to make more, or maybe I just won't share....just kidding.
I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as my family does! Let me know how it turns out.
I know some of you out there bought alot of tomatoes from my boys with the intent of making salsa. So if you need any help, PLEASE let me know I would LOVE to help!!!
Salsa
8 quarts (32 cups) tomatoes
5 onions
5 green peppers
10 Anaheim peppers (you can also use cubanelle peppers)
2 jalapeno peppers (I use more)
½ cup sugar
1 Tbsp pepper
8 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
6 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp oregano leaves
2 Tbsp cumin
2 ½ Tbsp salt
6 Tbsp olive oil
Chop all ingredients. Combine and bring to a boil and then simmer5 for 2 hours. Bottle and seal in jars, processing pint jars for 25 minutes and quart jars for 35 minutes. Makes 20 pint or 9 quarts.
Tips- I use a food processor for all my peppers and my onions. . But be careful not to puree the veggies, you want pieces, not pulp. I also strain all my veggies after I cut them or put them in the food processor, that way my salsa is not runny. This is not a necessary step, I just prefer it this way.
Good Luck!!
Tomato Fundraiser
We just finished up our 2nd annual Rodriguez Boy's Tomato Fundraiser. It was a great success. Thank you to everyone who supported my boys. This will help them pay for Scout Camp.
You Rock!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Happy Memorial Day
Thank you to all the brave men and women who have fought/fighting for our country!!!
We love you!
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