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Breaded Chicken, Green Beans & Green Tomatoes

Bread crumb mixture: 2 cups bread crumbs 4-5 cloves of minced garlic Couple sprinkles dried mint Large handful of grated pecorino cheese 1 large green tomato, sliced 3 bowls Flour 2-3 eggs scrambled Bread  crumb mixture, above Dip in flour, then eggs then bread crumbs Sautee slices on med-low until browned & cooked.  Set Aside. […]

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Homemade Potstickers

Brown 1 1/2 lbs ground pork, drain & set aside 1/2 head cabbage, finely chopped 1green onion, finely chopped 4 slices fresh ginger root, finely chopped 4 drained & rinsed water chestnuts, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp white sugar 2 tsp sesame oil 1 14 oz pkg wonton wrappers Mix all together Fill […]

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Nothing Much

It’s been a while again.  That’s because there isn’t much to write about. I’ve been going to the gym for the last month.  I try to do 20 min on the treadmill every other day & then the steam room, sauna, hot tub & pool on the other days.  I’ve lost a few pounds, nothing […]

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Christmas Day

I had my new stove installed by my husband.  He’s so talented. I had so much fun baking Christmas cookies – Mexican wedding cakes, frosted chocolate balls, mincemeat pie & pumpkin pies. We had turkey that Ross did on the rotisserie-so moist & delish, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, homemade gravy, mixed vegetables & a small […]

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Sunday Sauce

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 18 oz can tomato paste + 3 cans water Salt, sugar & fresh or dried basil Bring to a boil & simmer MEATBALLS 1 lb 80/20 hamburger 1 Tbls minced garlic a little salt Large handful of Pecorino cheese 2 slices white bread, soaked in water & squeezed out […]

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Thanksgiving 11-24-16

What a wonderful 4 days with my children-Rachel, John, Maribeth & nephew Angelo & celebrated John’s 33rd birthday.   Chuck & Alyssa couldn’t make it at the last minute.  We did a lot of eating, laughing, boating & fishing.  Tried to cook the turkey on the rotisserie but motor was broken so we had to […]

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UPDATE

Here’s an update to my travels. We left N Collins, NY Sunday Oct 30th & drove to our daughter Rachel’s house outside Columbus, Ohio for a visit.  We stayed until Tuesday & were there for trick or treat night.  That was cute. Also, Dad made his famous ribs & we invited cousins  Paula & Jay […]

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NEW STOVE

UNBELIEVABLE! MY husband was driving home one day & spotted a stove in front of someone’s house next to their trash. He stopped, checked it out & went home, which wasn’t too far to get the truck.  He put the stove in the truck & brought it home.   He set it up & it […]

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Busy Days

I had a busy week. A good friend brought me some basil & tomatoes from her garden.  I made pesto from the basil, made & canned sweet chili sauce from the tomatoes & the rest of the tomatoes I made a pot of tomato sauce. Added meatballs & sausage & had John & Maribeth for […]

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NEW DAYS

My last posting was August 15th.  SInce that time I’ve been busy with John & Mar.  I spent a couple days at their house showing Mar how to make lasagna, our way.  We made 3 trays for our family reunion that was held at their beautiful home in Williamsville, NY.   The reunion was a hit! […]