Good 30º probably foggy but too dark to see
morning. Yesterday stayed gloomy until 2:30 when the sun came out for an hour or
so. Then at 5:15 I looked out and couldn't see anything for the thick fog. So
tired of this!!!
Kristen sent me her pasole recipe...so will post that tomorrow. It's 'traditional' style, not the quick crockpot version or made with shortcuts.
Today is
a special birthday.....my friend Trish Bowler (wife of ret LASD John). HAPPY
BIRTHDAY TRISH!!! I hope you have a wonderful celebration!! xoxoxo
Historically this
date....
1968 – Apollo
Program: Apollo
8 splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, ending the first
orbital manned mission to the Moon.
2001 – The
People's Republic of China is granted
permanent normal
trade relations with the
United
States. (oh joy)
And
births this date include..
Decided to make an experiment yesterday. I had purchased some salad
shrimp that was on sale and decided to make something other than a salad with
it. Into the crockpot went 2 cans of Progresso Recipe Starters... Garlic and
Cheese. Then a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes. Basil, Weber Roasted Garlic
seasoning.
Then I added in a cut up leek....
Sliced and sauteéd mushrooms with olive oil and
seasonings... cut up pre cooked bacon and added it in. When done sautéing, it
all went into the crockpot.
The salad shrimp (USA product!) and crab were sauteéd in
olive oil with some Hawaiian sea salt Jen's brother, Jimmy, gave me for
Christmas. (tangy and good!) All that then added to the crockpot.
About 1/2 jar of capers, drained, and a jar of pimento
was then added...
The crockpot was turned on high for about 45 minutes and
then to low for 3 hours. After about 2 hours I cooked the package of angel hair
pasta, drained and added it into the crockpot, stirring everything well.
OMGOOD!!!! This pasta dish is AWESOME!!!!
This I will make again and again!!!
Yesterday as I was trying to get some work done at my
desk, Mr. Bruise decided he wanted all the space and attention.
After I couldn't do any more work he decided to move to
the printer/fax and nap there...
Today is 'catch up' and 'get organized' day. All I know.
Nuff said. Happy TGIF. Ciao.
xo
Sue Mom Bobo
December 27th
National Fruitcake Day
I understand fruitcake is not liked by many. I do love
it and so does my neighbor Dave. I may just have to make some (Ok Dave?), even though the
holidays are over. I don't use citron in mine, don't like that, just red and
green cherries and pineapple and pecans. It's just soooooo good after it's been
soaked with whiskey for a week or so. Yummmmm!
