Melting Pot..

This is place is Heaven.....

 

We had the 4 course Experience.

 



First Course: Cheese Fondue

 

Second Course: Our Choice of Salad

 



Third Course:  Fondue Fusion

 



Fourth Course:  Chocolate Fondue

 

 

Amazing!

While this place is a little pricey, we go here for special occasions where splurging on a meal is okay.

 

Check it out:  http://www.meltingpot.com/



Dim Sum @ Bellaire TX

Feeling adventurous? Give this place a try!   This restaurant - Ocean Palace is in the heart of the Vietnamese town (HongKong IV market).  Rolling food cart from sesame tapioca balls, to dumplings, to squid, to chicken feet.  We tried it all. Some of it was better than expected and some of it was as horrifying for my daughters (namely the chicken's feet). Though some of the ladies pushing the carts don't speak English very well, they are polite and try to explain to you what the food item is.

 

 

Whew!   It was delish.

 

Steak & Shake

Well, we cannot wait for the Steak and Shake to open on our side of town. So, when we saw one on the other side of town. We just have to try it.   Burger is okay, fries are fantastic and shake is yum.



The Sharpener of the Century, I reckon....

One of my co-teacher, Mrs. Turner introduced me to Classroom Friendly Supplies Pencil Sharpener.  She was so excited to show me, because like me, she was in search for that best sharpener all her teaching life (34 years to be exact). 

Now, let me tell you  - It was quiet and easy to use. It holds the pencil in tight and sharpens to a point.

It's a great size for kids and doesn't require much setup at all.The sharpener comes with an attachment that allows you to secure it to a table so that there is little movement as you sharpen your pencil.  It didn't take very long and there was no awkward stop/start motion like you experience with other sharpeners.

Unfortunately, they were out of stock that day in October.  Finally, they are back on stock and I can't wait for my order to come.  

Greek food...

at Ellie's ....  The atmosphere is very cozy with all the walls being hand painted. The service was prompt and polite.

Meal came with a choice of  side salad or soup and a sample of hummus and pita bread.

Chicken and dumplings ; Shrimp artichoke bisque.

For main course we ordered:
Beef Stroganoff

My favorite
Moussaka: layers of eggplant, zucchini, ground beef & potatoes covered with bechamel sauce.

 Pasticho: layers of penne pasta with ground beef & bechamel sauce.

My plate of everything...

Desserts:

Banana butterscotch cream pie

German Chocolate

Baklava, of course....

 Great food.   Gourmet quality food at non-gourmet prices. 
So, if ever you are in Friendswood.. check Ellie's

Strawberry Jam....

Strawberries we picked yesterday.

Ingredients:
5 cups strawberries
1 package Ball 100% Natural¨ Fruit Jell¨ Pectin
6 cups sugar


Sterilized the canning jars

Wash, hull and crush strawberries

Add pectin

Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Skim foam if necessary.

 Add sugar

stirring until dissolved. Return to a rolling boil.

Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary. Carefully ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rim clean. Place lid on jar with sealing compound next to glass. Screw band down evenly and firmly just until a point of resistance is met - fingertip tight.

Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Yield:  8 half-pints.  I know I have only 6 in the pictures

Make a label in jam labelizer

Done!  

Baked Salmon Fillet...

is tonight's dinner...   put salt and pepper on both sides

then add mayonaise on both sides...

baked it for 20 minutes in 350 degress oven or until flaky
looks yummy!!!

I serve it with rice and corn..  healthy serving :)