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 :)

Strawberry picking...

Today, I've decided to take my daughters strawberry picking. I couldn't curtail their excitement (naah, they didn't want to leave the comfort of our house). Well, I didn't expect that we will be sitting on this..

line in front of us

line behind us...

Whew!  Then my car overheats just as we are about to enter the gate...  The police was kind enough to help me with my ordeal as I have no idea what to do...  My husband, who was on the other side of town came to rescue us of our overheating issue.   So, we pressed on.....

What an afternoon!  What an experience!   On the other hand, we have enough strawberry to make jams :).

Stalactites and Stalagmites

At Natural Bridge Cavern in San Antonio, Texas

Enjoy these pictures. These just scratch the surface of all the beautiful things
we can enjoy in God’s creation..