What’s up…

Last weekend, Kelsie made her first communion. She told me that it was Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Well she was very beautiful and excited! Congratulations Kelsie!

Delaney had a dance competition. She got 2 golds for Shake it up (blue and yellow- Jazz dance), and Chim Chim Cheree (Black-Ballet).

She got 2 High Gold for Boot Scoot and Boogie (Cowgirl- Tap) and Downtown (Green- Musical Theater).

Please note- the boots were recreated by Kay in the cowgirl costume- talent runs in the family. Great job Delaney!

Kameron had a basketball tournament in Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend- they first out of town tournament he went by himself (parents were at Kelsie’s First Communion). He did great and they won 2 out of 3 games. Great job Kameron!

Katie and Mattie are in finals week at college. Good luck girls!

Clark had a small accident last week- his drill hit him in the eye and and knocked him off a ladder, falling 10 ft and resulting in 4 staples in his head. OUCH! Feel better Clarkie!

Darian not only got one job- she got two! One at Victoria Secret and the other at Cinnabon. Great job D.!

And the best news of all- Kristy and Kevin are getting married this coming up week! We will all get together and have a great time!

BALSAMIC GLAZE…

This past weekend I tried a new restaurant…

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance.

I had the Tomato & Hass Avocado Salad with organic arugula, balsamic glaze and grilled bruschetta. I feel in love with balsamic glaze!

Whatever amount of vinegar you decide to reduce, you will end up with about less than a quarter of the original amount in syrup.  I am basing this recipe on a 3 cup reduction.

MISE EN PLACE
3 C balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS
Place the vinegar in a heavy-bottomed, non-reactive pot.  Heat on low, so that you have a light simmer.  Reduce until syrupy, or to desired consistency, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

To test the consistency, I like to take a spoon and drizzle a few drops onto a cool plate, or better yet, take a dry pastry brush and brush some glaze onto the same plate.  I’ll then run my finger right over the cooled glaze to see how sticky it is.  If the consistency is too thick, add a little water to the glaze, stir it up, and test again.  If its too thin, return the pot to the heat.  Whatever happens, don’t let it burn…

Once cooled, it can be stored at room temperature.  If for some reason it is stored in the fridge where it will harden quite a bit, just place it in its container into a hot water bath or microwave for a few seconds, this will soften it up quickly.

I also discovered I like arugula- think I will try and grow some.

For Sale…

Selling one brand new Kindle Fire- if you are interested, give me a call.

There is nothing wrong with this- bought it for Linda for Christmas- after using the I Pad- she didn’t like the Kindle so we are selling it… it has a screen cover, case and I can put several books on if you are interested. SOLD!

WATERFALLS AND RAINBOWS …

“The most surprising rainbows 
always seem to arch across waterfalls. 
At times with liberty or luck the edges 
of the colors blur then double hues shine 
on before they slip and fade. Double rainbows 
may be rare but they are there. You only have 
to hunt them down. As for the legendary pot of 
gold at the end of every multi colored arch? 
I found mine long ago by discovering 
what I wanted to do and learning how to do it. 
Still I go on chasing waterfalls, hunting rainbows
. Just as you. As for learning, it is always just beginning.”

Rod McKuen

Stretch…

I bought a new DVD- sounded harmless…”Full Body Stretch“.

It is by Karen Voight who has the best physique in the world. I though it would be a great place to start (hear the universal laughter). Found this on the web and it sizes up what I have discovered about my body…

I did not know it could hurt to stretch! My goal: 40 minutes a day stretching to get loose- then I want to go to Yoga. Tell me why I quit moving and exercising?