wow more thing 11

I just amazed myself. Although it didn't turn out exactly as I planed it still worked. So you have a few cookbook titles and my link.

Number 11

I've been to Library Thing and had fun trying to list all my cookbooks, but I think It's going to take me a few session to list them all and I want to spend more time getting though the steps here. I still can't figure out how to add a link to my catalog. Maybe before the night is over I will get it.

thing 10

Hey I've been there! Ok I got the image generator to work. www.letterjames.com and got the link here.

steps 8 & 9

I'm having a hard time staying on task with this. Wow I didn't know all this stuff was out there! I explored the search tools and I find Topix and Syndic8 the easiest to use. The others just have too much junk in the way. The Topox is great for local news. I'm just not much into pop culture. The other search tools seem to be more music and video for the cool folks. I've collected my RSS feeds. I have found some are more a waste of time than helpful.
Sorry no recipe this time. I need to get caught up from being at the fair. Also it is canning season and I have much to do.

Things 5, 6 & 7

I enjoyed flicker once I got the hang of it. I am technologically challenged. If Maryjane hadn't helped a little I would still be trying to figure out the difference between upload and download. I really don't understand it but I did get it to work. I explored the site pal thing a little. It's interesting that from home I could create my own talking person and put it on my blog or a web site. It's interesting but not enough to get me to spend my limited free time trying to make it work.
Technology does make a lot of thing easier, but it is sometimes a stress for some of us. Why is it that I can only get one microwave to work on defrost setting in our lunch room. Shouldn't they all work about the same. It seems like a little thing but I know older adults who have had to quit using a microwave because the new one they bought is to complicated to learn. I want a new sewing machine but, they just don't straight stitch and zigzag anymore. They have specialized the sewing machine. I need to decide, do I want one for quilting or embroidery or the ability to download (or is it upload) things from the web to put on my creation. I'm so confused I really don't want to go to classes to learn how to use a new machine. Can't I just sit down and sew?
Well I'm sure you all have moments when you wonder if it's all good. One thing I know for sure we can't turn back so like it or not this learning experience is good for us.

My creation Eddie Warhol

My creation Eddie Warhol
Originally uploaded by mbsiwiec

No, he is not eating zucchini fritters. It is just a lego block.

I did it

Thanks to Maryjane I got the flicker thing to work. Now I know why you are really here. Yes I have the zucchini recipe for today. This is my kids favorite.

Zucchini Fritters
1 cup shredded zucchini, Squeezed to reduce water
1/c cup grated cheese (can be Parmesan, cheddar, feta anything)
add little onion powder or garlic powder if you like
1/2 cup Bisquick or Jiffy Mix
1 egg

Mix all together. Heat frying pan, over med heat, with enough oil to coat bottom. Drop batter by spoon fulls and shape into patties. Fry till browned on both sides and serve warm.

I never make a single batch. That would be only enough to get Cory started. No I always have to triple this so I can have one too.

zucchini

zucchini
Originally uploaded by mbsiwiec

The zucchini has a delicate flavor and can be appreciated with little more than quick cooking with butter or olive oil, with or without fresh herbs. There is no need to remove the skin. Quick cooking of barely wet zucchini in oil or butter means it can partially boil and steam and then the juices are concentrated in the final moments of frying when the water has gone prior to serving. Variations on this are to use the zucchini as a vehicle to enjoy the flavor of a simple or well prepared sauce. Zucchinis can also be eaten raw, in a cold salad, as well as hot and barely cooked in hot salads.

More Zucchini

O.K. I have played with this flickr thing long enough. I need help if anyone can explain how to make it work. I would appreciate any advice.

Here is something I do understand it's another zucchini recipe. For breakfast I made a Persian Zucchini Omelet. I have a cookbook By Copeland Marks on Sephardic Cooking. This is based on one of his recipes but changed to use what I had on hand this morning.

Persian Zucchini Omelet

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red pepper sliced into small thin pieces
1 small zucchini cut lengthwise into 4 sections then sliced thin
1 or 2 cloves garlic crushed
saute this in a nonstick skillet until the vegetables are soft.

In a bowl mix together 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (instant are fine or leftovers)
a little salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sumac (Ghossain's has this)
and the cooked zucchini and pepper

Add 4 beaten eggs and mix briskly.
Add a little more oil to the skillet and turn the omelet mixture into the skillet, cover and fry over low heat for 5 minutes. Turn the omelet over, cover and fry 3 to 5 more minutes. It should be lightly brown on both sides. (if you turn it without breaking it your better than I am)

We had this with English muffins, Yum.

O.K. I'm back. Sorry it was so long between recipes. I've had Laryngitis and bronchitis during the busiest week of my summer. I'm fine now and it is zucchini time. First some business to take care of. I have been slowly working on the list of things.
I have:
1. read about the blogs
2. read about the 7 & 1/2 habits
3. Set up my blog
4. registered my blog and
5. explored Flickr (now if I can just get it to do things)

Now that that is done lets talk zucchini.
Today I will share with you my favorite zucchini dish. It is very easy and so good. This is originally from the cookbook Flavors from the Seventh Ward. This book was a fund raiser cookbook from 1997. I don't feel I should list the cook who submitted the recipes without her permission. I'm sure she wouldn't mind my sharing it with you.

Zucchini Appetizer
3 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)
dash of pepper
4 eggs (or equivalent egg substitute)
1/2 cup chopped parsley (optional)
one or two cloves crushed garlic
1 cup Bisquick or Jiffy mix (both work fine)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole. Mix all ingredients except the zucchini. Mix or beat well, then add the shredded zucchini and stir to blend. pour into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Done when a knife inserted in to the middle come out clean.

1st blog

I'm not sure what I am doing, but here I am anyway. I guess the best way to learn this stuff is just plow through it and hope some of it takes hold. Of course I had to go with a cooking theme it is really my only life long interest, so I am going to add things to this shaky learning process that I find comforting.
Today is the 4th of July and I'm going to a picnic. My sister-in-law has requested I make Oriental Salad. So for all of you here is my first on blog recipe. Fast and easy too.

Oriental Salad
1 package coleslaw mix (16oz.)
1 or 2 green onions chopped, greens and all
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup almond slices (toasted a little)
2 packages Ramon noodles Oriental flavor (crush noodles up fine)

Dressing:
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 flavor packages form Oriental noodles

Mix dressing ingredients together ahead of time and let set in refrigerator.
Mix coleslaw mix and green onions together. Add sunflower seeds, Almond slices, crushed noodles and dressing just before serving and mix.