Hello all. What a pretty morning it is here. Hope you are enjoying a nice day in your area, and I hope you are all well.
Yesterday cooled as the day went on due to the wind! It got quite breezy and boy, that chilled the air. I was out working a lot and didn't get overheated yesterday.
This morning, after I had my morning drink, I walked into the kitchen and heard birds carrying on. I looked over at the kitchen window and there were 2 blue jays sitting on the outside rail - staring at me and talking like crazy! I'm hearing "where's the food?" LOL. I am thinking, dang, they know where I stay!!
I have had squirrels do that before, but the first time for the jays. Needless to say, I got dressed and fed everyone.
Yesterday I got a little creative in the kitchen.
Did you ever go camping and have the foil packet meals? They were either cooked over the fire or on a grill most times. For some reason that came into my mind, and I wanted one!!!
Soooo, I got out some meatballs, cut up potato, had carrots, and corn on the cob. Seasoned and added butter - and wrapped up - and threw it in the air fryer!
I did 375* - but should have been hotter probably. It took a while to cook and maybe a higher heat would have helped.
I also got to thinking about a different kind of salad or snack treat.
So, I used the pantry and used green beans, red beans and corn - then frig items.
I made a fun and tasty bean salad - easy too.
You could use whatever you have on hand and like. There is no real recipe for either of these dishes.
Just use it up and change up that menu a little.
Being creative, doesn't mean a lot of work. Just a little thinking outside the box. There is no limit to what we can make from our pantry and freezers and frig.
Maybe this will give someone a new idea.
Have a glorious day. Make the most of it.
Good ideas! I may try both dishes! Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteBoth turned out very tasty, if I do say so myself. Hope you enjoy.
DeleteI made potato salad yesterday. Normally I would add radish for a bit of crunch but I had none so I used red pepper instead. My daughter and I both loved it. One simple ingredient made such a difference.
ReplyDeleteWe like pocket meals on the grill. We may have to try it on the airfryer.
That sounds very good. I haven't had potato salad in ages here at home. Will give that tip a try. You are so right, one thing can make something a brand new dish.
DeleteThe word has spread among the local animal kingdom that your house is the place to go for meals. They may even put up a neon sign. ha! We had a blue jay out the other evening while we were looking at all the plants in the backyard. I figured most of the birds were bedded down by that time. He sure was a handsome boy.
ReplyDeleteI used to make packet meals, haven't done that in years. Going to make cole slaw to go with chili today and may make the marinated bean salad as well. We eat chili year round.
Finished planting the two new raised bed with annuals, except for two perennials called Veronica. It will be interesting to see how they winter. I am going to designate one of the beds as Riley's garden. The prayers of several people have helped me through this loss of my constant companion.
Enjoy your weekend! Looks like rain on the Sabbath.
Jays are so regal looking. They sure have a mouth on them when they start yelling. Yes, I have always said there is a sign somewhere - that says this fool lady will feed anybody!!!
DeleteSlaw sounds good and refreshing.
You know you had prayers here. Losing a baby is so stinking hard. I know the tears that were shed (and still). That would be nice to maybe get a little plaque or something for the flowerbed as well.
Whispers of rain off and on - we will see!
I am envisioning you in a Snow White costume, feeding the animals
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!!!! That would be me!!!! Oh gosh, that is funny - but I tell you, everything under the sun comes here to eat.
DeleteThey both look really colourful and tempting.
ReplyDeleteI don't mean to brag, but they have both been delish! I will do again for sure.
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