A touch of fall weather this past week and time to put on a jacket and shoes instead of sandals, at least it didn’t last very long. Actually it was welcomed after the heat of late. Hopefully we will get some rain as the crops are really starting to produce whether in the garden or field. Don’t know why some of the potatoes were laying on top of the ground, maybe making room for large ones underneath. They surely tasted good leaving the peel on cooking and serving with just a bit of butter and salt and pepper.
The crowd was more than enthusiastic at the final concert of the Front Porch Music sponsored by the historical society last Thursday evening. Because of the uncertainty of the weather the concert was held in the 4-H building. It was barbershop harmony at its best. Kordal Kombat entertained for a full hour and have already committed to come back next year on August 2. Perhaps you know of other musicians that would be willing to present a concert at one of the other two evenings planned for the Front Porch of the Dinehart/Holt house in Slayton the last two Thursdays of July. Granted funds are limited, however, we certainly have enjoyed the local talent.
The weekend was spent in Staples visiting Leah, Bart and Alexis. Frances went on to Carl’s at LaPorte. For me it was relaxing as I didn’t have to drive and had no other plans. Abby made it to Prague, on Wednesday. Communications are so good that we could follow her journey hour by hour. It was a long layover in Frankfort, Germany but they decided instead of doing sightseeing to just wait it out in the airport and when they knew the area better to go back for a visit. I often think of how our grandparents left their home country and it was maybe years if ever they were able to see their family again. Ruth and Terry skype Sarah every Sunday afternoon except this week we found out she will be coming back to Austin, Texas to work for a while and perhaps permanently. There are some things about telecommunications that we certainly enjoy.
Scrambled Egg Muffins
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
12 eggs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add onion, green pepper, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in sausage and cheese.
Spoon by 1/3 cupfuls into greased muffin cups. Bake at 350º for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 1 dozen.
Honey Wheat Oatmeal Bread
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 package active dry yeast
Place all the ingredients in the order suggested by the bread machine manufacturer. Select the basic bread setting. Choose the crust color and the loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions. Makes 1 loaf (2 pounds 20 slices)
Sour Cream Apple Squares
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup chopped nuts
1 – 2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups finely chopped, peeled apples
Heat oven to 350º. Combine flour, brown sugar, and margarine; beat at low speed until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Press 2-3/4 cups crumb mixture in bottom of ungreased 9 x 13 pan.
To remaining mixture, add cinnamon, baking soda, salt, sour cream, vanilla and egg; mix well. Stir in apples. Spoon evenly over crumb mixture in pan.
Bake at 350º for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cool; if desired, serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Store in refrigerator. 12 servings.
