Fried Zucchini

     I don't think that I have ever eaten anything fried that I didn't like.  That is not to say that it is good for my body but every once in a while I indulge in something fried.  Fried zucchini is one of those indulgences.

Fried Zucchini:

3 medium zucchini
onion salt & pepper to taste
1 c flour
1 large egg
1 T water
2 c oil

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.  Slice the zucchini into rounds and set aside.  In a small bowl, beat the egg & water.  In another small bowl, mix the flour, onion salt & pepper.  Dip the zucchini rounds in the egg mixture and then into the flour mixture.  Do this step twice before frying.  Gently place the rounds into the hot oil until they are golden brown on each side.  Place them on a towel lined plate to soak up some of the grease.  Serve by themselves or with ranch dressing.

Coconut Blueberry Cake

     This cake smells so good while it is baking.  Sometimes I like to eat it for breakfast.  Shhh don't tell.

Coconut Blueberry Cake:

2 c flour
1 c sugar
2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1/4 t cinnamon
2 eggs
1 c milk
1/2 c oil
1 1/2 c blueberries
1 c coconut

In a large bowl mix the dry ingredients.  In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.  Add the milk & oil.  Gradually stir into the dry ingredients.  Fold in the blueberries.  Pour into a greased 13x9 pan & sprinkle with coconut.  Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

Naughty Chicken

     One of my chickens likes to eat eggs.  This has been very frustrating to me because I have to race the chicken (my daughter has named this chicken Henrietta) to see who gets to the eggs first.  My concern is that this chicken will teach the other "ladies" to do the same.  I put three golf balls in the nesting box to discourage the egg eating.  We will see how that turns out.  In the meantime, I am  refreshing my memory with how to butcher a chicken.  Henrietta may become soup very soon..

Easy Baked Ravioli

     Here is a really quick dinner to make when you don't have a lot of time to cook.  I like to serve this dish with bread and a salad.

Easy Baked Ravioli:

1 pkg large ravioli
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 c shredded cheese

In a large glass pan, pour in the spaghetti sauce.  Layer the sauce with the ravioli and sprinkle the cheese on top.  Bake at 350 degrees until done.

Cooking Zucchini

     If you are like me, your garden is abundant with zucchini.  It is kind of a love/hate relationship that I have with my zucchini.  I LOVE having fresh produce at my fingertips.  I hate it when I feel like it is taking over my life.  So far, I have made zucchini bread, zucchini cookies, zucchini brownies, zucchini stir fry, etc..  Today, I wanted to give you a simple recipe for cooking your zucchini to bring out its flavor.  I hope you like it!

Cooking Zucchini:

1-2 medium sized zucchini
salt & pepper
butter
water

Wash and slice your zucchini into bite sized pieces.  Put the slices in a saucepan and generously salt and pepper.  Dot the zucchini evenly with butter. Pour enough water in the pan to cover halfway up the zucchini.  Cover and bring to a boil.  When the water boils, turn off the heat and let the pan rest covered for 5 minutes.  Stir the zucchini and serve while hot.

How To Get Gunk Off Shoes

     My grandma used fingernail polish remover on a cotton ball to remove gunk off of shoes.  It sounds weird but it works great.  I use it for cleaning the rubber on my converse and it makes them look brand new.  You should try it.

Body Scrub

     Sorry I haven't posted in a while.  We went camping and I had no service to post.  Today, I wanted to post a body scrub recipe.  Body scrub is so easy to make.  It is wonderful to put in a pretty jar and give it to a friend. You can use different essential oils to make the fragrance of your scrub your own.  Have fun with it!

Body Scrub:

1/2 c coconut oil
1 t almond oil
10 drops orange essential oil
7 drops lemon essential oil
7 drops lime essential oil
1/2 c  sugar

In a bowl, mix the ingredients well.  Scoop into a glass jar with a lid.  To use:  massage into damp skin and rinse.