Just Taking Notes

Nov. 9, 2007 - Fun Friday

See, now aren't you ashamed of yourseves for thinking that I was depriving my children of warmth. It is in the 60's now and will be in the 70's on Sunday.

Around here the "rule" is: The logs go in when it is consistently below 60 during the day and below 40 at night or when everyone is in a wool sweater, parka, hat and gloves and still complaining of being cold, whichever comes first. But when you come to me barefoot in a t-shirt and shorts and ask me to fire up the stove, it ain't happenin'. OK?

On Fridays we try to have some fun around here taking a break from the usual yelling and screaming

"Stop hitting your brother and come to the table."
"I don't care if the dog ate your pencil. Finish your math."
"No snacks until you finish your first assignment."

and use our Friday yelling and screaming

"Do not chase your sister with that knife in your hand."
"Stop splattering bacon grease at your brother."
"NO! You may not watch a movie just because it is a fun day of school."

So today we are having a fun day of making jalapeno poppers with DS#1 being in charge of the making, which means that everyone else is outside sword fighting while they wait their turns to make eggnog later.

Here is a favorite recipe of mine for

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Jalapeno Poppers

12 large jalapenos, halved and seeded (for more heat, leave some of the veins intact)

16 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded co-jack cheese
1lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

set peppers aside and mix together remaining ingredients in a med bowl.
Stuff peppers with filling and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet
Bake at 350 for 30-45 min

The longer bake time will soften the peppers more, but do not overcook or the cheese begins to ooze out and overcook. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Wow! My lips are tingling.