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Celebrate Independence Day

July 3rd, 2021 at 12:59 pm » Comments (0)

Happy Birthday America – whatever is left of you
Toby Keith







Memorial Weekend 2021

May 28th, 2021 at 00:10 am » Comments (0)

Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of the United States of America particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. 
Established as May 30th in the years following the Civil War, it is celebrated on the last Monday of May
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God our Father, Giver of life,
we entrust these
United States of America
to Your loving care.

You are the rock on which this nation was founded.

You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Your people.

Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders.

Open their minds to the great worth of human life
and the responsibilities that accompany human freedom.

Remind Your people that true happiness is rooted in seeking and doing Your will.

Lead us into a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

(author unknown, found on a Catholic prayer site)







Pierogi – Varenyky – Pelmni

October 8th, 2020 at 00:50 am » Comments (1)


My father’s family immigrated from that corner of the Ukraine that is much influenced by many food traditions of the Ukraine, Poland and Russia.

So whether you call it (Polish) Pierogi or (Ukrainian) Varenyky or (Russia) Pelmni They all use a nearly identical dough with many variations for the traditional fillings sometimes vary.

Depending on your family traditions, they can be prepared in several ways or a combination. Here’s what I do “most of the time”

Kielbasi and Frozen Pierogi Sheet Pan Meal
I prefer Fresh Kielbasi – if you use precooked , reduce broiling time Frozen Pierogi can be whatever flavor you like best – Even though I do make Pierogi from scratch – I have found freezing helps produce a better version.

Preferred Prep:
1/4th c Fresh Chives, chopped fine
or 1 Tablespoon Dried Chives rehydrated in butter
Set Aside

Par-Boil Pierogi Toss in a bowl of garlic and horseradish compound butter Set Aside

Slice Kielbasi into 1/2 -3.4 in button bites
1/3 lb person works for us. Broil on Hi about 10 min Flip at 5.
Remove & spread melted fat over pan as you would to “butter” for cake place buttered pierogi “round side down” Broil 5 min on HI
FLIP Pierogi so rounded side is up
Brush with remaining compound butter
PLACE
Kielbasi into the pan
Broil until tops of Pierogi are browned.
Arrange Kielbasi & Pierogi on plate, sprinkle with Chives
Eat & Enjoy

VARIATION Suggestions:
For Savory (meat & cheese) we like to steam and then either pan-fry with brown butter & onion
I have been “practicing” with the not half bad stupid market product: “Mrs T’s” & third place ALDI – Bremer Pierogi.

And yes, they can sub ravoli & Italian sausage if you wish. A good addition to Sunday Snacks.

What can I say, two of my father’s sisters married into Italian families.
so not unusual for me to use Italian sausage if Kielbasi is not handy.

What is YOUR Favorite “Eastern European” dumpling and how do you like it prepared?







Jul-25 Thread The Needle Day

July 25th, 2020 at 07:12 am » Comments (0)

My preferred version of Christmas In July is to be making not shopping. One of my favorite is “The Good Morning Brigade” So today I am starting my day by reminding myself and sharing with with all the positive energy of all creative endeavors.

Thread The Needle Day the meanings I like best:
Literal meaning – Taking a thread and guiding it through a sewing needle
Metaphorical sense – Finding a path through two opposing views

Lord know we need the grace that some from both those exercises.

Enjoy The Making
@wheat







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