Well the cool dry air is back and its such a delight. Last week when the hot muggy air from the south enveloped us I thought there is no way I want to see this for the next 6 months. Any how that has passed and now we are looking at record breaking cool temp's for the rest of the week. Any how the temps surrounding our N.C. cabin is down right cold with snow in the forecast.
This morning after my quiet time and cereal for breakfast I climbed on the bike and headed for the Rec. There were 3 regulars and a new guy, Mike and we played 2 straight hours of hard pickle ball. Wow what a work out and a wet shirt. Hopefully we will have a good turnout tomorrow.
Amy and Ava came for lunch and we played outside in the warm sunshine until it was near time for Ava's nap. Amy and Ava came back for dinner(Tyler is instructing with ESL at church) and Nancy fried up an eggplant. Ymmm!! If you have never tried that appetizer your missing a real treat. I have a white eggplant growing and it's starting to set blooms. Any how, take the eggplant and with a potato peeler, peel it. Then slice across the body to a thickness of about an 1/8 inch, dip the slices in egg and cracker meal and place in a skillet with some Smart Balance oil. Make sure the oil is hot and then fry on both sides. Remove after its a golden brown onto a paper plate with paper towels(to absorb the excess oil) and sprinkle with a little ground red pepper, salt and pepper and some fresh oregano(can use dried) and then eat. Wow is that a great treat. Nancy then made a pasta(penne) dish(meatless) with fresh asparagus, fresh mushrooms sauteed in a fresh garlic butter sauce with fresh basil and oregano. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top and eat.There is no better dish and even Ava loved it.
Amy and Ava came for lunch and we played outside in the warm sunshine until it was near time for Ava's nap. Amy and Ava came back for dinner(Tyler is instructing with ESL at church) and Nancy fried up an eggplant. Ymmm!! If you have never tried that appetizer your missing a real treat. I have a white eggplant growing and it's starting to set blooms. Any how, take the eggplant and with a potato peeler, peel it. Then slice across the body to a thickness of about an 1/8 inch, dip the slices in egg and cracker meal and place in a skillet with some Smart Balance oil. Make sure the oil is hot and then fry on both sides. Remove after its a golden brown onto a paper plate with paper towels(to absorb the excess oil) and sprinkle with a little ground red pepper, salt and pepper and some fresh oregano(can use dried) and then eat. Wow is that a great treat. Nancy then made a pasta(penne) dish(meatless) with fresh asparagus, fresh mushrooms sauteed in a fresh garlic butter sauce with fresh basil and oregano. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top and eat.There is no better dish and even Ava loved it.
Tomorrow is dinner at church where Nancy once again will get to play chef. Her dinner will be Salisbury steak, rice and gravy with green beans and a roll with a fresh salad and homemade egg custard and lemon merange pie for dessert plus a drink. Wow can you believe all of that for 5 bucks. Of course I will wash dishes and help with the set up and break down. That takes me back to my basic training days when I had to pull K.P.(kitchen police) in the Air Force.
Well will close for now and will enclose a couple pics of my garden and its progression as well as a couple pics of Ava eating some warm homemade chocolate chip cookies that Grandma made. Later, missing all our family and mountain friends.
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