Okay, I survived the extraction of the piece of root that was left after I pulled my tooth. Still a little temperamental so have been eating soups and soft foods...recipe later.
So during this past week, if you are on Face Book, you know the story of my new adopted dog, Pistol. Pistol isn't a new dog, has been hanging out at my house off and on for a couple years. He is a Lab/Pit mix and his parents abandoned him, he ended up in the pound and I adopted him. So, now I have 4 wonderful dog companions! Oh, and by the way, Mollys eye seems fine now. But, oh, dear, when it comes time for me to move west this spring.......4 dogs are going to be a challenge. When I go to town, of course, they all want to go. Problem is, they all want to sit in the front seat by me! I wish I could video this, the two big dogs and Molly in one seat and Poncho the Chihuahua on my lap! When I run into the store, they all howl in unison! I'm sure I am the only one that thinks its cute!
I did make the most delightful bean soup. So easy and it could be a vegetarian soup, its up to you. Wonderful on a cold night with the homemade French bread.
Bean soup:
Put a little olive oil in a large pot and saute: chopped onion, chopped carrot, chopped
celery and chopped garlic. Sprinkle with
salt and pepper
When soft, add a drained can or two (depending on how much you are making) of cannelli beans or (I didn't have cannelli beans) small white butter beans (limas)
One or two small cans of tomato's either diced, chopped or whole
2-4 cups of chicken broth OR you could use vegetable broth
I threw in a sprig of fresh rosemary and thyme
A bunch of chopped Kale...........simmer about 20 minutes or more and serve with French bread. This French Bread recipe is so easy, I have been making this same recipe for 50 years! Now, I know you can buy a baguette at any grocery store but there isn't anything that smells better then homemade bread baking on a cold day, is there?
In a large glass bowl (run bowl under hot water to warm it up) place 1 1/4 cups of warmish/hot water............sprinkle over 1 pkg yeast..........stir til dissolved.
Then add 1/2 TBLsp of salt and 1/2 Tblsp melted butter.........stir
Now add about 3 1/2 cups of flour or less.......knead and form into a ball......place in a clean lightly greased bowl and cover with a clean towel and let raise in a warm place until dbl in size. This is so easy..........I usually turn my oven on to low and let the bread raise on top of my stove on a cold day.
Now, punch the dough down after it has risen. Sort of roll it out just a little and then roll it up in a log shape, tucking under the ends. Place it carefully on a greased baking sheet, sprinkled with cornmeal. If you don't have cornmeal........you can just forget it but cornmeal should be a staple in your kitchen.
Let raise again........covered......until doubled. Set oven at 450 degrees.........when bread has doubled.........with a razor blade, slice 4 diagonal slices on the top....carefully.
Bake for 25 minutes, remove and brush on some egg white that you have mixed with a little water and return to oven for 5 more minutes! You will absolutely love this......so easy and so delicious! You can easily double this recipe and have 2 delightful loaves.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
MOLLYS EYES MY TOOTH AND NO RECIPE
Okay, so this was a very hard day yesterday. I noticed that my dog, Mollys left eye was rolling back in her head. I was devastated. Molly came from the Humane Society in Cabo San Lucas. We think she is about 10 or 11 years old. I have noticed that she was getting cataracts quite awhile ago but she still seems to see fine. So, I spent most of the day, crying, every time I looked at her. We had another dog from Cabo, Ruth, that went blind in her old age but died of a stroke shortly after she lost her sight. But, this morning when we woke up, her eye seemed normal. I know there is not much I can do for her. I've done some research and we'll just take it a day at a time.
Then, over Christmas I had a loose tooth, the only tooth left on my bottom left side to chew with........sigh. Went to Dentist, wouldn't pull til off Plavix for 7 days.......two days later, I pulled it myself. If you ever do this......place a wet tea bag on the cavity and it stops the bleeding right away! Anyway, I didn't get all of the root, so today back to the dentist to dig out rest of the root. Oh, dear, will be sore for awhile.
So you are reading all of this.........why? Because, I won't be posting a recipe for a couple of days.......made chicken soup and jello......I'm prepared........everyone surely knows how to make chicken soup and jello........?
I wanted to post a picture of Molly but still can't figure out how to do it from my phone!! Maybe someone can give me an idea..........?
Then, over Christmas I had a loose tooth, the only tooth left on my bottom left side to chew with........sigh. Went to Dentist, wouldn't pull til off Plavix for 7 days.......two days later, I pulled it myself. If you ever do this......place a wet tea bag on the cavity and it stops the bleeding right away! Anyway, I didn't get all of the root, so today back to the dentist to dig out rest of the root. Oh, dear, will be sore for awhile.
So you are reading all of this.........why? Because, I won't be posting a recipe for a couple of days.......made chicken soup and jello......I'm prepared........everyone surely knows how to make chicken soup and jello........?
I wanted to post a picture of Molly but still can't figure out how to do it from my phone!! Maybe someone can give me an idea..........?
Sunday, January 10, 2016
FOOTBALL SUNDAY AND CHICKEN WINGS! AND HALF OF A CAKE!
Well, I have discovered there are good things and there are bad things about living alone. One good thing I have found is that I can eat whatever I want to, whenever I want to. So today, I ate an entire half of a chocolate angel food cake! Actually it was a half of a half. I saw a cooking show where Trisha Yearwood made a chocolate angel food cake. It looked so good.....I jumped up and made a half of one......I have a small bunt pan so made it in that. I ate half of it while watching the Seahawks and the Vikings. Can you even believe how exciting these playoff games are?!
So, I am also a creature of habit. On Sundays Bob and I always had chicken wings while we watched our Nascar races. So its chicken wings for the playoff games today. Now I know there are lots of recipes for chicken wings. There are Chinese sticky wings, there are barbeque sauce wings and there are hot wings. Well, really the original chicken wings were the hot ones and that is what I make. I have given you this recipe in the past but I'll give it to you again. So easy and by far the best hot wings you will ever eat. I promise.
Cut your wings into three pieces.....I always fry the tiny ends......worth a bite.
Deep fat fry the wing pieces for about 10 min a batch. I have a deep fat fryer but you can fry them in a heavy pan on the stove top also. (about 350-375 degrees)
remove, place on paper towel and then into a 9 x 13 pan. I always use a glass pan
In a saucepan on stove melt one stick of butter and pour in one 12 oz bottle of Louisianna Hot Sauce.........stir.....bring to a boil.......shut off the heat.
When you have finished frying all of the wings......pour the sauce over all of them and turn them to coat.
Into the oven 350 for about 30 minutes.........I always turn them once while cooking.
Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing.
That's it folks.......Now back to the game.
AND No, I didn't win the 900 million but will shoot for the 1.3 billion on Wed. I did get the power ball.......worth $12.00!
So, I am also a creature of habit. On Sundays Bob and I always had chicken wings while we watched our Nascar races. So its chicken wings for the playoff games today. Now I know there are lots of recipes for chicken wings. There are Chinese sticky wings, there are barbeque sauce wings and there are hot wings. Well, really the original chicken wings were the hot ones and that is what I make. I have given you this recipe in the past but I'll give it to you again. So easy and by far the best hot wings you will ever eat. I promise.
Cut your wings into three pieces.....I always fry the tiny ends......worth a bite.
Deep fat fry the wing pieces for about 10 min a batch. I have a deep fat fryer but you can fry them in a heavy pan on the stove top also. (about 350-375 degrees)
remove, place on paper towel and then into a 9 x 13 pan. I always use a glass pan
In a saucepan on stove melt one stick of butter and pour in one 12 oz bottle of Louisianna Hot Sauce.........stir.....bring to a boil.......shut off the heat.
When you have finished frying all of the wings......pour the sauce over all of them and turn them to coat.
Into the oven 350 for about 30 minutes.........I always turn them once while cooking.
Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing.
That's it folks.......Now back to the game.
AND No, I didn't win the 900 million but will shoot for the 1.3 billion on Wed. I did get the power ball.......worth $12.00!
Saturday, January 9, 2016
SNOW! GREEN CHILI AND 1 BILLION $ JACKPOT
Opened the blinds this morning to a dark, gloomy day. Okay, you can either choose to go into depression and slink around all day in your pj's or you can make green chili and go buy lottery tickets! I chose the latter. For those that know me, you know I am a gambler but I only allow myself one lottery ticket a week. Well, that just went out the window! The jackpot is at 900 million as I write.........wow.......I know, I know the odds but someone has to win and it could be me! So, I loaded up all the dogs, warmed up the car, drove through blinding snow (just kidding, we only got a dusting) into town to buy my tickets. Now back home and green chili.
Every time I make green chili, it is different. Everyone seems to make it a little different. My son, Dustin, the Chef, uses tomitillos in his, its delicious. I tend to use what I have on hand. Remember, it is called green chili for a reason....its made with green chilis.
I had 1/2 of a pork loin in my freezer, thawed it, cut it into cubes and browned it in a tiny bit of oil. Loins don't have much fat. Remember to be patient when browning meat, the meat will turn loose from the pan, when it is browned.
Chopped about a cup of onions, white and purple, and dumped those in. Sitr
Then added the spices: 1 tsp cumin, New Mexico Chili Powder, a sprinkling of Mexican oregano, salt and pepper Stir and sprinkler with a couple Tablespoons of flour
Now, add a couple cups of chicken broth and stir to bring all together. Now, in real life, I would char, peel and seed a bunch of Pablano chilis but I don't have any. So, I am adding canned chilis. Its okay, people, you do what you have to do!
Add a cut up and cubed tomato
And again, in real life, I would add a can of beer but again, I don't have any beer, so I added 1 cup of white wine. Perfect. Taste test. Perfect.
Chopped a bunch of cilantro and added. You can always add more water as you go. Just before serving I mix a couple Tblsp of flour with a couple Tblsp of soft butter and stir in as a thickener.
I have some tamales in the freezer so will thaw a couple, warm them and add to chili in my bowl. Is there anything better on a cold day than chili? Sorry, Vegetarians. I know, I know, you are healthy.
Enjoy. Good luck tonight with the lottery draw! Wouldn't it be fun if someone we know would win?!
Oh, as soon as I figure out how to move the pictures from my phone to my PC I will be publishing pictures of my food!
Every time I make green chili, it is different. Everyone seems to make it a little different. My son, Dustin, the Chef, uses tomitillos in his, its delicious. I tend to use what I have on hand. Remember, it is called green chili for a reason....its made with green chilis.
I had 1/2 of a pork loin in my freezer, thawed it, cut it into cubes and browned it in a tiny bit of oil. Loins don't have much fat. Remember to be patient when browning meat, the meat will turn loose from the pan, when it is browned.
Chopped about a cup of onions, white and purple, and dumped those in. Sitr
Then added the spices: 1 tsp cumin, New Mexico Chili Powder, a sprinkling of Mexican oregano, salt and pepper Stir and sprinkler with a couple Tablespoons of flour
Now, add a couple cups of chicken broth and stir to bring all together. Now, in real life, I would char, peel and seed a bunch of Pablano chilis but I don't have any. So, I am adding canned chilis. Its okay, people, you do what you have to do!
Add a cut up and cubed tomato
And again, in real life, I would add a can of beer but again, I don't have any beer, so I added 1 cup of white wine. Perfect. Taste test. Perfect.
Chopped a bunch of cilantro and added. You can always add more water as you go. Just before serving I mix a couple Tblsp of flour with a couple Tblsp of soft butter and stir in as a thickener.
I have some tamales in the freezer so will thaw a couple, warm them and add to chili in my bowl. Is there anything better on a cold day than chili? Sorry, Vegetarians. I know, I know, you are healthy.
Enjoy. Good luck tonight with the lottery draw! Wouldn't it be fun if someone we know would win?!
Oh, as soon as I figure out how to move the pictures from my phone to my PC I will be publishing pictures of my food!
Friday, January 8, 2016
HERE I AM AGAIN! AND POTATO SOUP
Okay, I have decided I must do something constructive every day, so I am going to pursue my blog. I just checked into my Blogger.com and saw that I have had over 12,000 views! Wow, I am excited about that, I always thought only family and friends looked at this. This blog will be a bit about growing older and a bit about eating. Whom is not excited about both of those subjects!?!
For those that don't know me........a little info.......I will be 73 in March. I am a widow. I live alone with my 3 dogs. I am the Mother of four, I lost my oldest son to cancer when he was 48 yrs old in 2011. I have 8 grand children. I lived in Mexico for 21 years. I lost the love of my life, my husband Bob, in April of 2014. I love to cook and even though I am only cooking for myself now........I still love to read recipe books, watch cooking shows and cook up a storm in my little kitchen.
I am afraid that as we grow older we tend to get in a routine or a rut. Doing the same things everyday in a certain order. It feels comfortable but oh, dear, very destructive to our lifestyle and our adventurous senses. So, I decided to shake things up a bit. Dr. Oz says to try brushing out teeth with our left hand......I tried.....I ended up missing my mouth and brushing tooth paste over the side of my face! Then, I decided to really shake things up and vacuum my carpet starting at the end of the carpet that I have always vacuumed last. That was a real adventure. Okay, I won't watch the regular TV shows that I like, instead I will read. I spent an hour looking at my library of books, trying to decide on one. I have many that I have started and not finished........is my mind loosing interest too soon? Is this common for the elderly? I decided against Fifty Shades of Grey (a friend gave me) probably not a good idea.........zeroed in on David and Goliath (underdogs, misfits and the art of battling giants) a book my brother gave me long ago, I thought I had read but after thumbing through, I realize I hadn't. So, today I will read and make potato soup.
Now I know that most of you know how to make potato soup but sometimes, its just seeing the suggestion that refreshes your taste buds to give it a try. Since most of us in the US are experiencing some cold weather, any home made soup is wonderful. We usually have all the ingredients for potato soup on hand, always good for a last minute meal.
First brown about 4-6 slices of bacon.........I like mine crispy
While that is cooking......cut up and dice a couple potato's
Put the diced potato's in a pot with water, bring to boil and boil and cook just til a bit soft but still a little crispy
In your soup pot put a little of the bacon drippings and saute a diced onion until soft. At this point you can add chopped celery if you like that flavor in your soup. Sprinkle the onion and/or celery with a little flour and stir
Now pour in your milk, about 3 to 4 cups depending on how much you are making
You can use 1/2 n 1/2 for part of the milk if you like it a little richer
Sprinkle in salt and pepper and Tabasco.
Do not boil........just simmer until almost a boil and add your diced potato and chopped bacon. Love this with crispy French bread. Enjoy
I WILL BE POSTING THIS TO FACE BOOK BUT YOU CAN ALSO GOOGLE MY BLOG AT "COOKING FOR BOB".........I WOULD LOVE COMMENTS ON ANYTHING........GOOD OR BAD! THANKS!
For those that don't know me........a little info.......I will be 73 in March. I am a widow. I live alone with my 3 dogs. I am the Mother of four, I lost my oldest son to cancer when he was 48 yrs old in 2011. I have 8 grand children. I lived in Mexico for 21 years. I lost the love of my life, my husband Bob, in April of 2014. I love to cook and even though I am only cooking for myself now........I still love to read recipe books, watch cooking shows and cook up a storm in my little kitchen.
I am afraid that as we grow older we tend to get in a routine or a rut. Doing the same things everyday in a certain order. It feels comfortable but oh, dear, very destructive to our lifestyle and our adventurous senses. So, I decided to shake things up a bit. Dr. Oz says to try brushing out teeth with our left hand......I tried.....I ended up missing my mouth and brushing tooth paste over the side of my face! Then, I decided to really shake things up and vacuum my carpet starting at the end of the carpet that I have always vacuumed last. That was a real adventure. Okay, I won't watch the regular TV shows that I like, instead I will read. I spent an hour looking at my library of books, trying to decide on one. I have many that I have started and not finished........is my mind loosing interest too soon? Is this common for the elderly? I decided against Fifty Shades of Grey (a friend gave me) probably not a good idea.........zeroed in on David and Goliath (underdogs, misfits and the art of battling giants) a book my brother gave me long ago, I thought I had read but after thumbing through, I realize I hadn't. So, today I will read and make potato soup.
Now I know that most of you know how to make potato soup but sometimes, its just seeing the suggestion that refreshes your taste buds to give it a try. Since most of us in the US are experiencing some cold weather, any home made soup is wonderful. We usually have all the ingredients for potato soup on hand, always good for a last minute meal.
First brown about 4-6 slices of bacon.........I like mine crispy
While that is cooking......cut up and dice a couple potato's
Put the diced potato's in a pot with water, bring to boil and boil and cook just til a bit soft but still a little crispy
In your soup pot put a little of the bacon drippings and saute a diced onion until soft. At this point you can add chopped celery if you like that flavor in your soup. Sprinkle the onion and/or celery with a little flour and stir
Now pour in your milk, about 3 to 4 cups depending on how much you are making
You can use 1/2 n 1/2 for part of the milk if you like it a little richer
Sprinkle in salt and pepper and Tabasco.
Do not boil........just simmer until almost a boil and add your diced potato and chopped bacon. Love this with crispy French bread. Enjoy
I WILL BE POSTING THIS TO FACE BOOK BUT YOU CAN ALSO GOOGLE MY BLOG AT "COOKING FOR BOB".........I WOULD LOVE COMMENTS ON ANYTHING........GOOD OR BAD! THANKS!
Thursday, August 6, 2015
LETS TALK DOGS.....AND CHOCOLATE SPICEY SYRUP
Okay, lets talk dogs. Everyone I know has at least one dog if not two. Living in Cabo, all my friends either adopted a street dog or adopted one from the Shelter. The dogs, of course, were so grateful for this new life, they made wonderful companions. I knew all of my friends' dogs names and discussed them as part of a family discussion. In Cabo, when there weren't any telephones, everyone communicated with hand held radios and everyone had a handle, or radio name. Many people went by their dogs names or Two Dog Bob, Three Dog Bob, etc. I didn't even know some of these friends last names but when I addressed them it would be, "Hi, Two Dog, how are you doing?" So, of course, all my life I have had at least one dog. I now have four! Yes, four, two are my sons that I am caring for, PiPi and Poncho. I have my dog Molly, came from the Shelter in Cabo and I now have a stay Pitbull I have named Oreo. Now, if I was to pick a new dog from 100 dogs, Oreo would have been number 100, but I didn't pick him, he picked me. Wandered in as an uncared for, hungry, thirsty big guy looking for a home. He now has one. Being alone, I have grand conversations with my dogs, some listened intently and some have more interesting things to do, like sniffing the garbage or scratching or looking out the window for squirrels. What would life be without our dogs?
Now, food. I have always felt that I made the best Hot Fudge Sauce in the world and have shared the recipe in the past on this blog but believe me........I have found a new one that is even better. This one has some kick......just enough to make you wanting more. This recipe make quite a bit, you can half it or fill a quart jar and keep in the frig for later. Will last a long time. Just heat enough for your bowl of ice cream and enjoy!
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
6 Tblsp butter
Mix this tog in a saucepan and whisk til the sugar is dissolved......3-4 min.
Then add:
1/2 cup plus 1 Tblsp of cocoa
dash of cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne
3 oz semi sweet chocolate
Stir well til all is blended and the chocolate has melted
That's it.........give it a try......You will be so surprised at how good it is!
Now, food. I have always felt that I made the best Hot Fudge Sauce in the world and have shared the recipe in the past on this blog but believe me........I have found a new one that is even better. This one has some kick......just enough to make you wanting more. This recipe make quite a bit, you can half it or fill a quart jar and keep in the frig for later. Will last a long time. Just heat enough for your bowl of ice cream and enjoy!
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
6 Tblsp butter
Mix this tog in a saucepan and whisk til the sugar is dissolved......3-4 min.
Then add:
1/2 cup plus 1 Tblsp of cocoa
dash of cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne
3 oz semi sweet chocolate
Stir well til all is blended and the chocolate has melted
That's it.........give it a try......You will be so surprised at how good it is!
Saturday, August 1, 2015
"ELDERLY"....???? AND SUMMER SALAD DRESSING
Okay, have given this some thought. It has been so hot here in Oklahoma this last month, almost unbearable. With all of the weeks and weeks of rain we had and then suddenly in the high 90's everyday, our heat index has been 118, 116, etc! The air is so heavy its hard to even breath outside. The Government issued warnings that the elderly should stay inside. I thought, "Yes, of course they should" and then........suddenly......I thought, "Oh, I am an elderly!" Wow, that is hard to except. Elderly have always been those old people with grey hair, canes, old lady black shoes and polyester pants. Is that me? How did this happen? Well, first of all......its not me.......If I ever wear polyester pants please someone put me out to pasture. I still live in my levis, flip flops and t shirts. But, I realize I do have some of those "elderly" tendencies. Now, some people may call this a rut, I call it a routine. I wake up very early, doesn't matter what time I go to bed, I'm up usually before the sun. I have exactly two cups of coffee on the patio while I look through my tablet. First I look at the weather, then local news, then national news, then my emails and last Face Book. I then feed the dogs and I have a bowl of oatmeal, that I have done for 20 years, no sugar just oatmeal and whole milk. My Mexican Doctor told me to do that and I'd never have high cholesterol, he was right.
I then survey my yard, front and back and finally get cleaned up and ready for the day. Do you think this is "elderly"? I guess it is. Do you feel elderly? Do you have a routine? Okay now on to this delightful salad dressing. In the summer, well, actually most of the time I prefer a vinegar/lemon dressing but now and then I get hungry for a creamy dressing. I just love this one.........make enough to store in the frig for awhile.
Not sure if it has a name or if I made it up or where it really came from.
1 cup of Mayo
2 Tblsp Chili Sauce ( I use Sriracha)
1 Tblsp Ketchup
1 Tblsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tblsp A-1
So good......also excellent on Corn on the Cob and Fruit Salads
Enjoy! AND if I stay inside.........whose going to mow this acre?
Oh, and if you like my blog enough to share, please do. Thanks.
I then survey my yard, front and back and finally get cleaned up and ready for the day. Do you think this is "elderly"? I guess it is. Do you feel elderly? Do you have a routine? Okay now on to this delightful salad dressing. In the summer, well, actually most of the time I prefer a vinegar/lemon dressing but now and then I get hungry for a creamy dressing. I just love this one.........make enough to store in the frig for awhile.
Not sure if it has a name or if I made it up or where it really came from.
1 cup of Mayo
2 Tblsp Chili Sauce ( I use Sriracha)
1 Tblsp Ketchup
1 Tblsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tblsp A-1
So good......also excellent on Corn on the Cob and Fruit Salads
Enjoy! AND if I stay inside.........whose going to mow this acre?
Oh, and if you like my blog enough to share, please do. Thanks.
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