Shirley's World

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Eggplant Parmesan

I'm joining all the food people for Foodie Friday this week.

Drop by this wonderful site to get delicious recipes.

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Eggplant Parmesan

I picked this little eggplant from my garden. Just big enough for me. Nice and tender. It was just right.

Sliced it in about 1/4 inch slices, dipped in egg and rolled in Italian bread crumbs.

I browned the eggplant and sliced onion in olive oil till tender. Sprinkled with some herbs (whatever I had handy), seasoning salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.

Added mozzarella cheese and a spoonful of spaghetti sauce on top.

Just enough for me!

And boy they hit the spot!

Have a great weekend.

Shirley

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

It's sad but I'm too tired to post much after watching the kids all day. I know it's because I'm stressed about moving the horses on Saturday and out of patience! I think everything will go well but I've been dealing with Echo's abscess which took forever to go away, taking a mountain of stuff to the new barn and this horrible heat and humidity! Of course it turns out that Saturday (moving day) is going to be 90 degrees! No air conditioning in the trailer! The farrier comes tomorrow and I get my hair cut on Friday. I don't think I should make a decision on a new style this time or I might just have her shave my head!!!!

I think this is really cute and I have had my hair this short before. The trouble is at my age, I wouldn't exactly look like this : ((

Shirley

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Medina Fair 2010

I'm joining The Tablescaper for Summer Sundays

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I Love The Fair!

Sunday is the last day of the fair. I've gone twice this week. Once to see all the animals and once mostly to watch the horses. The 4H horse competitions in particular. I know some of the participants so it makes it special.

(This post has lots of photos!)

I always visit the draft horse barns first. They are so amazing to me. They are so huge and move with such grace. This is the big boy . . . the Belgian

A gray Percheron

Here's a little draft pony!

A beautiful black percheron.

Some misc. photos of the different 4H shows.

A friend's daughter and her beautiful black horse named Onyx. (darn fence!)

Here's my arty shot. Appaloosa between the trees.

Horses need lots of water.

I love these Haflinger ponys.

A beautiful big Tennessee Walker

Rocky Mountain gaited horse. Wonderful head set.

Now, on to the other animal barns.

This little boy was so cute but I should've had my video camera because his goat wouldn't stand still and was dragging him all over.

Another little guy with his goat.

This goat wanted to go home with me.

Beautiful Jersey face.

Two little sheared sheep. Baaaaaaaaaa

I was more interested in the chickens this year as I would like to have some!! Somebody build me a coop!!!!!!!!!

I'll end with the sleeping pigs. When they sleep they are always hugging! And they have smiles on their faces. Later I found out there were baby piglets that I somehow missed! DARN!

Well, next year!

Do you feel like you've been to the fair?

Shirley

Friday, August 6, 2010

Summer Heat

It's Hot

One thing about this heat and humidity . . . my ferns are really looking good! They must think they're in the jungle!

My tomatoes are producing.

My pumpkin is orange!

And my red peppers are ready.

I got this wash basin at the thrift store for about $3-4 and made it into a bird bath. A lot cheaper than replacing the top to this one which was about $20. And they always crack over the winter no matter what I do with them!

That's my garden news for the day!

Shirley

Is My Car Falling Apart!

What The Heck!

Yesterday I was driving to the barn and all of a sudden there was a horrible scraping noise. Something dragging on the ground at 50 mph. I slowed way down. I was almost to the barn so I drove slowly into the driveway which are stones. It made another funny noise and I looked behind me and something was laying in the driveway. I stopped and went back to pick up this strange piece of metal.

When I looked under the car there was still another one hanging down, touching the ground. I drove back to the barn and got a broom handle and tried to knock it off to no avail. Luckily Carrie and her husband came to feed the horses. He looked under and got the other piece off. He said it was just the cover they put over the catalytic converter and I really didn't need it. When I got home, I called the Honda mechanic who told me the same thing. Well, that saved me a tow and a whole lot of money I'm sure!!

Thank you Mike!!!

He Said What???

Babysitting

Wednesdays are my babysitting days for my two grandchildren. Ages 1 1/2 and 3 1/2.

This week, while his sister was sleeping, I got a couple pictures of little Jack playing with his tools.

I was sitting there with him and I swear to you, as he was using his screwdriver he said to me, "Righty tighty, lefty loosey!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it!

His daddy is in construction : ))

He has a large vocabulary but that was so funny. He also calls cars, "vehicles"!!

He's 20 months old.

Here he is with his googles on. He's a hoot!

Shirley

Monday, August 2, 2010

Dinner From the Garden

. . . well, not the pizza . . .

but the beans, tomatoes and herbs are from my garden, freshly picked.

I used fresh basil and dill.

I know, I used a flash and you should never use flash on food but it was after 8pm by the time I ate supper and there wasn't enough light without me supplying more and going to get my tripod and I was too hungry!