KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT/ BOB AND THE TAIL LIGHT!

It is soooooo HOT.  We are breaking records for this time of the year.......over 100 degrees! Bob noticed that the back tail light on the car was burned out.  I realize this is serious and we could get a ticket for it BUT Bob became obsessed!  We had to go into town on one of the hottest days of the year to get a replacement immediately!  He even took his own screwdriver and fixed it in the parking lot, in the hot sun, before we drove home............sigh.

So, wanted something fast to fix for our dinner.  Looking through my frig........I zeroed in on Polish Kielbasa and sauerkraut........one of my favorites. I don't follow the directions they give you. I cut the sausage into about six pieces and lightly brown on all sides.......then add coarsely chopped onion and green pepper...........now I add a little water, cover and turn to simmer. The browning gives color and flavor to the sauerkraut. After its simmered a bit........dump in the sauerkraut and continue to simmer for at least 30 min.  Bob loves this with fried potatoes. Be sure to check out fresh raspberries and blueberries at the store right now..........remember not to wash them but wait until ready to eat.......or just wash the amount you are going to eat........they will last a lot longer in your frig.........I snack on them all day.  To be more fattening......stir in sugar and let them stand a bit and then serve over vanilla ice cream!  Of course this will be my choice for a snack tonite!