Bruschetta is what made me start eating tomatoes. The best thing about making it, is that it gets better and better as it sits for a few days marinating in its own juices in the fridge. It’s great to add to anything from a sandwich to some scrambled eggs.
3 Cups diced, seeded ripe tomatoes
5 Tablespoons of chopped fresh Basil
1 Tablespoon of minced Garlic
1/2 Cup of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredient in a bowl and let stand for 45 minutes at room temperature and ready to serve. If you are not going to serve it that day place in refrigerator covered.
Posted on: August 28th, 2006
Posted by Patty in Appetizers, Recipes.
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About once a month, I attend a wine night with fr. We’ve tried everything from: white, red, sparkling, rose, regions, and last week- boxed! Now there are many different ways in which you could host a wine night. For now I will tell you how the one I attend is organized.
- It is usally about 14-15 people with new people coming each time.
- The hostess starts the evening by describing each of the wines that we will be trying. There are four wines wrapped up so we cannot see what we are tasting.
- We each pick a number out of a hat so groups are organized randomly.
- There is a sheet where we list things about each wine after we taste it from flavor to color.
- Once we have completed the rounds, the hostess does a recap and askes questions about what we thought about the different wines as they are revealed. (The hostess has titled this night Wine Snobs in Training)
- There is always scrumptious nibbles to be had!
- Each attendee chips in $10 to help cover the costs.
Now this wine night requires a lot of work on behalf of the hostess. Another way it could be done is each person brings a Pinot Grigio from Italy (with a little research) and the hostess prepares some Italian sides to accompany.
It is a great way to get new and old people together !
Posted on: August 24th, 2006
Posted by Patty in Ideas.
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Man’s best friends, dogs, are truly treated like little kings and queens these days. Growing up I don’t remember dogs having all the luxuries they have today, to name a few: doggy play groups, doggy taxi’s, teething toys, training mats, their own cars, and my favorite, doggy sun glasses.
Recently, I ran into a friend who had some dog treats and told me he could eat them. This made my wheels start turning- Dog Biscuits, why can’t I make them? This would be a perfect gift to give someone as either a thoughtful gesture, hostess gift instead of the proverbial bottle of wine, or a simple gift for a puppy. People LOVE their dogs.
3 Cups of Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 Cup Powdered Milk
3/4 Cup Beef Bouillon Broth
1/2 Cup Margarine
1 Egg
2 Teaspoons Bacon grease
2 Teaspoons of Sugar
2 Teaspoons of Salt
Pre-heat Oven 325 degrees
In a mixing bowl add margarine, powdered milk and hot beef both mixed together. Then mix in egg, bacon grease, sugar, and salt until well combines followed by adding flour 1/2 cup at a time. Knead the dough together for a few minutes and roll out dough to a 1/3 an inch thick and cut with desired cookie cutter. Biscuits can be placed very close to one another since they will not be rising. Bake for 50 minutes
Ready to serve to your little pooch!
Posted on: August 17th, 2006
Posted by Patty in Make Your Own, Recipes.
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Cheers! Sandra. R.
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