When It Works

My replacement steamer parts arrived and I was able to try them this morning. So far, so good.

Nite Nite

It is eerily quiet tonight as we turn in. Not a peep, whine or whistle.

Change Your Mind

Working on 5 hours I was going to sleep walk through class, letting the participants choose their exercises. But a strong cup of coffee and an internal pep talk turned me right around.

Mo-Grass

The Monroe Crossing concert at St. Ben's combined traditional, Motown and rock in an eclectic mix.

Over Grown

Meatless Monday's menu featured my SW take on zucchini casserole.

Casserole Ingredients

1 large zucchini, halved, seeded and sliced in half moons
1 onion, halved and sliced
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
chipotle powder
Mexican oregano
kosher salt
fresh cracked black pepper
olive oil

Cornmeal Topping
1 box cornmeal mix
1 egg
1/3 C buttermilk
dash hot sauce
1 small banana pepper, minced
1/4 C pepper jack cheese, cubed

Toss the sliced zucchini, jalapeno and onions in the olive oil/spices then saute until they slightly soften. Add minced garlic during the last minute until it releases it's aroma. Combine this mixture with black beans and tomatoes. Pour into casserole and bake 30 min. at 375 degrees, mixing once or twice. Meanwhile, mix the cornmeal topping ingredients in a bowl. After mixture has cooked to desired consistency, raise the heat to 400 degrees, top with cornmeal mixture. Bake an additional 25 minute or until brown/bubbly. Serve with sour cream.

It'll Be OK

Just dance. I'm all gaga. The dog feels better. Just dance. We got a little rain. Just dance. Dinner's in the oven. Just dance. Had a good class today. Just dance.

Concerned

Arlene seemed so much more confused this weekend, Patience hurt herself or suffered from heat stroke and Sophie Olson is a non stop whirling dervish.