… because he’ll come back with more than he was supposed to, just like his mama. And I have no one to blame but myself for that nonsense.
Every year I say – that’s it, this is a pain in the ass, I’m not raising chicks anymore, I’ll just buy a few pullets.
Welp.
Meanwhile over at the EggPlant…
Says Daenerys …… “And what fresh hell do we have over on the porch, KAREN? …. as if we can’t see that telltale amber glow of the heat lamp from over here. ”
I’ve got a yummy St. Patrick’s Day recipe for my Reuben loving friends…
Reuben Dutch Baby
by Diane Morrisey – Follow her on instagram or facebook for awesome recipes with equally awesome photographs.
4 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
4 ounces coarsely grated Swiss cheese, divided
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more
2 tbls unsalted butter
8 ounces thinly sliced pastrami or corn beef, divided
Sauerkraut (for serving)
Preheat oven to 425F and Place a 10″ cast iron skillet in there to heat up.
Whisk eggs, milk and mustard in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisking constantly, gradually add flour, whisking until smooth; season with salt.
Stir in half of cheese and black pepper.
Carefully remove preheated skillet from oven and add butter; swirl skillet to coat.
Drape half of pastrami into skillet (it’s okay if it bends and folds over itself); season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over. Return skillet to oven and bake until Dutch baby is puffed and golden brown, 12–15 minutes.
Remove skillet from oven and heat broiler. Drape remaining pastrami over Dutch baby; top with remaining 2 oz. cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
Top with sauerkraut and grainy mustard before serving.
I’ve completed another painting, and I’m amazed at how prolific my painting has been during the pandemic because often I put down the brushes for years and years. (speaking of pandemic.. my mom and his mom are now fully vaccinated, yay! I still have anxiety about getting the vaccine but we are registered and hopefully will get appointments to do so soon. But still… ugh. Not a fan with the unknowns, long term affects, blah blah blah. )
Anyway.. this painting is of Wasque on Chappequidick, Martha’s Vineyard in Autumn… a still-wild beach my husband and I like to visit. You get the feel that it could be 200 years ago when out there, untouched by tourism, at least not very much.
A few funnies and then on with the farm chores of the day…
Seriously, though…
Till soon, friends –
What a lovely painting! And have fun with those chicks!
Oh, the little chicks are so cute but then they grow up. I’m happy to see that you’re still painting these days. As for the vaccine, I’ve had both doses and am thrilled. Got the last one about 8 days ago. No side effects to speak of, just one day of feeling blah and napping, then back to normal. Happy Spring (soon)!
Like mother like son! Can’t resist those chicks! They really are so cute and fluffy.
You are very talented in the painting department. Pretty soon you can have your own gallery opening!
The recipe does look yummy. It’s just that I have never cooked with cast. It was not allowed in the house of a salesman who sold Lifetime Stainless Steel cookware. I think I might be able to adapt it by using a casserole dish.
As far as the vaccine? We have not had our’s yet but we’re gonna go ahead and bite the bullet. (And girl? I HATE SHOTS!) I saw a really cute You tube video on another blogger’s site which gave me some comfort. I remember hearing Kate McKinnon sing “Hallelujah” on SNL right after Hillary lost the election and it made me so sad. It’s nice to hear this adapted version “Have The New Jab” – “Hallelujah” adapted by the Marsh Family. If you get a chance, listen to it. It might just make you feel better about the vaccine. 🙂
Thnx so much for your blog. I have lived on our farm for 53 years. Various critters throughout our farmlife here. Kids were in 4-H and FFA. I still farm and have a few cattle here and my large garden and flower beds but I miss the noises of livestock greeting in the morning. So enjoy your blog. Thnx again and keep luvin’ those critters.
I love your new painting, Karen. Actually, I didn’t know you had done this before. You’re so talented in many ways.
I’m just drifting by, haven’t posted in quite a while. No shot for me yet; can’t decide. 🙁
xoxo