Showing posts with label fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fish. Show all posts

Friday, January 11, 2013

Gone Fishing

Sometimes there's nothing better than a make-shift fishing pole.  I got it in me this morning to come up with some sort of fishing poles for the kids to play with today.  It's way too muddy to actually fish in the ponds.  So after I found up a coat hanger rod and wooden dowel for poles, yarn for fishing line and a jingle bell for bait, we headed outside to fish off the back porch.

After we caught all those fish we found a puddle at the end of the house.  When we caught all those fish and it was time to come inside, we got two indoor ponds (boxes) and made cut out fish with magnets on them.  You really have to have a steady hand when fishing for the indoor fish.  The magnets stick to the metal ball inside the jingle bell so it's a little tougher to do. 

These kids have had a blast and didn't want to put their poles away for nap time

 
 
 
 

Thursday, April 19, 2012

450 Dish Delish

I play Bunko once a month.  What is Bunko you say?  FUN!  It is a dice game, where fellowship and eating is a must.  At the last Bunko gathering, my friend Linda shared a recipe with us.  Well... some of us that were listening.  I HAD to try it and am so glad that I did.

Here was my version of the dish.  You can use practically any vegetable and any meat that you want.  You simply heat the oven to 450 degrees.  Once it has preheated nicely, place your casserole dish in the oven to heat for 15 minutes.  While the dish is heating you prepare your vegetables and meat.

I tossed chopped broccoli, cauliflower and onion wedges in olive oil (which is a must) and spices.  I used Butt Rub, sea salt and pepper.  Next prepare the meat in the same way.  She said you don't actually have to oil up the meat but I did a little anyway.  I mixed a little olive oil with a little melted butter and lemon juice and added spices to it too. 

Once the dish is heated, remove it from the stove carefully because it is HOT.  Throw in the veggies and scoot them to the sides.  Then place the fish or meat right in the center.  The veggies will sizzle the second they hit the hot dish.  Place the meal back into the oven for fifteen minutes. 

I prepared rice to go on the side but really.. this is a one dish meal!  And terrific to boot!  Since then I have made it with deer tenderloin, green beans and potatoes.  The potatoes and deer meat did take longer than fifteen minutes as I imagine a thicker cut of most meats may.  Just watch it closely when the end of the timer is near.  Enjoy!

Toss with spices and olive oil. 
I promise this entire meal cost under four dollars. 
Mainly because I swiped the rest of the raw veggies from the veggie tray at Easter lunch.
 Roll that beautiful Butt Rub footage. 
 Sizzle Sizzle, Dot Dot
 Oh Yeah
 Tell me 'bout it... stud.
So good.  I am here to tell you.


By the way... here's a tip.  You know those wood bees that look like bumble bees but can't sting you?  Well, if you squirt WD-40 in the hole they are drilling into the side of your house, or your walking stick, or door frame,  or wooden bench on the front porch, it'll kill them.  I am currently listening to one buzz for his life in the door frame behind me.  I feel real bad.. seriously.  If I don't kill him he's going to drill right through.  I've been listening too him scratch away at the door frame for too long.  Silly bee.  I can't listen any longer.  I mean really... pick a tree for crying out loud!  Not my house! 

And that's the truth PPPPPPPHHHHHHHHHHHHLLLLLLLLLLLLL

He stopped buzzing.  I think I'll go reclaim my walking stick now.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Talapia with Lemon Sauce ala yum!

Good Monday morning all! I thought I would hand out a quick supper main dish to start off the week.

Talapia with Lemon Sauce

3 pieces talapia
flour
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp butter
salt & pepper

Sauce:
juice of 2 lemons or 1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 Tbsp butter

In a large skillet heat butter and oil on medium heat. Lightly salt and pepper bother sides of fish and coat fish in flour. Place in skillet, cooking each side 4-6 minutes flipping only once. Fish will flake and turn white inside when checked with a fork. Remove fish and place on a plate and set aside.

In still warm skillet pour lemon juice, chicken broth and spices. I like to use caraway seeds, thyme and a little old bay seasoning. Let simmer on med-high for 6 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and whisk in until melted. Pour sauce over fish on plate. Enjoy.