Ta Da! There it is... Can you feel your cholesterol rise just by looking at it? Jon and I have been popping rolaids like candy. That's the only drawback, but it is soooo worth all of it.Happy Birthday, Opa! Thanks for a great meal and day!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Rollin' on the River
Ta Da! There it is... Can you feel your cholesterol rise just by looking at it? Jon and I have been popping rolaids like candy. That's the only drawback, but it is soooo worth all of it.Happy Birthday, Opa! Thanks for a great meal and day!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Snow Day
We are in the middle of a blizzard today. The whole state has no travel advised. Since we are having my dad's birthday celebration today, the driveway needed to be cleared. Here is how Jon and my dad looked out in the snow. 
If I didn't know better, I'd say they enjoyed their time out there. (Except for the -40 degree windchill)
If I didn't know better, I'd say they enjoyed their time out there. (Except for the -40 degree windchill)
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Another yummy recipe from today
This morning I made my first batch of creamy caramels. I had never made them before. My thermometer freaked out on me halfway through, but I was able to finish the project and they turned out great. Stop by and try one.
Hurry before they're all gone!
Hurry before they're all gone!
Mmm Mmm Good!
It's that time of year again. We're making our traditional Christmas dinner - Rolladin.
Last year I said I would post pictures but I forgot so this year I'm ready to post.
Start with a clean kitchen
Holiday music in the cd player
Make a drink.
It's the middle of the day - what did you expect??????
Chop onions
Cut bacon
Open second package and realize it's maple flavored and can't be used for this. 
Scramble around until another pack is found in the freezer to save the day!
Lay out thinly sliced beef on counter
Salt and pepper
Add onions and a strip of bacon
Roll (tight)
Brown in frying pan
Make gravy
Today we'll put it in the garage to stay cool, but it could go right into the oven. Quite a few years ago my mom figured out that doing the rolling and preparation part ahead of time is much easier. Then on the day we just have to put the roaster in the oven and sit back until it's time to peel potatoes.
This year we are having Rolladin for my dad's birthday instead of Christmas. Doesn't matter to me when we have it, just that we get to have it. It's not a meal we fix very often.
I'll try to remember to take a picture of the finished dish when we eat it tomorrow afternoon. Stay tuned...
PS - I wish you could smell this through the computer. It's one of those nostalgic smells and we're all looking forward to the big family dinner tomorrow.
Last year I said I would post pictures but I forgot so this year I'm ready to post.
Start with a clean kitchen
Holiday music in the cd player
Make a drink.
It's the middle of the day - what did you expect??????Chop onions
Cut bacon
Open second package and realize it's maple flavored and can't be used for this. 
Scramble around until another pack is found in the freezer to save the day!Lay out thinly sliced beef on counter
Salt and pepper
Add onions and a strip of bacon
Roll (tight)
Brown in frying pan
Make gravy
Today we'll put it in the garage to stay cool, but it could go right into the oven. Quite a few years ago my mom figured out that doing the rolling and preparation part ahead of time is much easier. Then on the day we just have to put the roaster in the oven and sit back until it's time to peel potatoes.This year we are having Rolladin for my dad's birthday instead of Christmas. Doesn't matter to me when we have it, just that we get to have it. It's not a meal we fix very often.
I'll try to remember to take a picture of the finished dish when we eat it tomorrow afternoon. Stay tuned...
PS - I wish you could smell this through the computer. It's one of those nostalgic smells and we're all looking forward to the big family dinner tomorrow.
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