In Bloom

Salisbury Steak With Mushrooms

1 lb of ground beef

1 lg egg beaten

1/4 onion chopped (about 1/2 a cup)

7 saltine crackers finely crushed

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

3 Tbl of unsalted butter

8 oz. of sliced mushrooms

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

3 Tbl flour

Buttered egg noodles, for serving (optional)

1. Gently mix the beef, egg, onion, cracker crumbs, sage, 1/2 tsp. salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl using your hands.  Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

2. Heat 1 Tbl butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown the patties, about 4 minutes per side.  Transfer to plate.

3. Add 1 Tbl butter to the skillet and cook the mushrooms until slightly browned, about 2 minutes.  Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, scraping up any browned bits.  Sprinkle in the flour and stir, then stir in 2 1/2 cups hot water and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.  Add the remaining 1 Tbl butter swirling to combine.

4.Return the patties and any juices from the plate to the skillet simmer until the sauce thickens and the patties are cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Have your daughter make peanut butter cookies for dessert! :)

Craft Fair Find

I saw this throw at the table next to me and I couldnt resist it! It reminds me of my favorite magazine "Mary Jane Farms" Perfect for my little farmhouse!

This little one hit the window this fall..............

Poor little one...............

If he only knew..................

(He did recover and fly away :)

Our horses thank you!

1 down! Four million to go!!!
Thanks T.J.!!

Italian Muffuletta

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tsp dried oregano

1/3 cup olive oil

10 or more kalamata olives chopped

1/3 cup green olives chopped

1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers chopped

1 lb round bread loaf

4 oz. thinly sliced ham

4 oz. thinly sliced mortadella

4 oz. thinly sliced salami

4 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese

1/2 red onion thinly sliced

1 1/2 oz arugula leaves

First things first! In a med. sized bowl mix

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves chopped

1 teas. dried oregano

1/3 cup olive oil

10 lg pitted kalamata olives chopped

Next.....start with a nice round bread loaf

(about 7" in diameter)

Cut the top of the loaf off and

hollow out the bottom and sides of the loaf

Spread some of the vinaigrette in the bread bottom

and around the sides of the loaf.

 Layer the meats and cheese in the bottom half and top with onion then the arugula...

Pack it full! Spread some of the vinaigrette on the cut side of the bread top then replace the bread top! Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate! Cut sandwich into wedges and serve!!

She's in love....

Penne

Don't let her fool you...........

She only "appears" to be sleeping................

She actually has her game on...........

at all times........

from this.................

to this.............in a flash!!