I need to do so many things........weed, mop, dust........those kind of things but it is so hot, just can't bring myself to do anything. Yes, we do have air conditioning but still affected by the heat. I love the sun.......in fact my body demands the sun but boy has it taken a toll on me. You know that tan......saggy skin old people get..........its me. So, if you can stay out of the sun now.......do it. I have always been a "sun worshiper"........and believe me.........it looks like it now!
Decided today on fried fish.......I like to fry perch fillets in a creole cornmeal breading. So, what to go with? Decided on red beans and rice. I do mine a little differently than most recipes you will read. Start out with a ham hock.......bring to boil in just a small amount of water and simmer about an hour. Now you should have some really good looking broth. Add a can of drained red beans. Make your rice in another pan. EVERYONE can make rice. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil.........add 3/4 cup of rice.......cover pan.......turn to simmer......exactly 20 min. For heavens sake don't use that awful instant rice. I don't know for a fact but I would guess all the nutrients are cooked out of it?! Anyway, when the rice is almost done but still a bit watery......spoon into pan with the beans and ham hock. Add some chopped onion,chopped garlic and a sprinkling of cayenne........remember you have salt in the ham hock......don't really need any more but do add a little pepper. Cover and simmer another 30 min........checking on it. Makes a great side dish. Just add a great tossed salad.........with cucumbers!..........and you have your dinner.
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