Recipe Review
Today’s
Recipe and Location: Chimichurri
Shrimp
Found
in: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of
Holidays
Pages: 146 - 147 Copyright: 2013 Harper Collins
I figured out that there are 397
calories per serving, if 7 servings are made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary
depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)
This shrimp has a
tremendous amount of flavor. I was
a little worried at first because the herbs make the sauce very green which is
not good for my Coumadin levels, but this is so tasty that I will space out the
time that I eat it. I made seven servings, and froze them so I can enjoy one
every three or four days. I would love this over rice or even just on its own.
Ree serves this dish
during Cinco de Mayo. She said the sauce comes from Argentina. I read up on it, and it is a type of pesto that is usually served on meat in that country. I
just love the flavors.
If you haven’t
purchased Ree’s Holiday Book you really need to do so. This book is filled
with wonderful recipes for every holiday that are just great.
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I started out by putting the cilantro and
parsley in the blender with the spices |
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| I made such a pretty pesto |
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| The shrimp went in a large dish next |
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| Adding the pesto |
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| Everything is coated with green yumminess |
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Lastly, I scooped it into individual dishes
and into the freezer it went.
Ree is so amazing and so is this recipe! |
Random Reflections
I
have been really bothered by the Little League World Series scandal in Chicago.
Like many people from the area, I was so happy for these children. They had
worked hard and had won the World Series Title, and then the truth came out in
the news. The team was stripped of their title for cheating by playing children
outside the allowed boundaries.
The
frustration for me was directed to the people who caused this problem. Who do
we blame? I blame everyone who
knew about the problem and didn’t stop it before the game was played. I have so
many questions. Did all of the coaches know? Whose job was it to check the
childrens’ addresses and birth certificates? It is hard to believe that the involved parents and children
didn’t know. Kids hear almost everything said in their homes, and if this is
true then those children witnessed and were taught that it was okay to lie and cheat.
Great job parents!
I
am so sick of hearing people say that, “It’s happening everywhere,” as if that
makes it okay. I believe it shouldn’t happen anywhere, and that we need to
raise the consequences for these infractions. Maybe if the consequence were
serious enough, then it may not be worth it for the parents, coaches, and
leagues to take the risk.
I
do feel heartsick for these inner-city families from low- income neighborhoods who
saw a chance for their children to rise above their roots. These kids need the
opportunity without breaking the rules.
Great
harm has been done. Now, the city is brushing it under the carpet, and saying
they still want the kids to celebrate their accomplishments. The kids didn’t
win, because the adults cheated. Explain it gently to them, but don’t tell them
it is really okay. I was appalled that the kids were not immediately notified
at home where the problem could be discussed in the private.
Once
again, Illinois looks so bad in the media across the nation. I am so tired of
crooked politicians, and now it has spread to the world of Little League. Is
there ever an end to this in the state of Illinois???
Helpful Home Hints
I
made a really dumb mistake with my snow blower. I have a wonderfully powerful Craftsman Snow Blower that was
given to me by my students about 16 years ago. I should have had in serviced in
October when Sears runs a sale on maintenance, but I didn’t. Now I am thankful
that I didn’t spend the money, because I literally bent the bar that changes
the direction the snow flies. My car was over too far and the bar was snagged
by the car and dragged. The bar was bent when it hit the side of the garage.
Great job, Beck! It still works,
but every time I need to change the direction, I have to put the power in a low
gear – what a pain!
Well,
here is another task that needs to be accomplished over spring break. I thought
that will be the best time to get a tune up, new bar, and anything else that
prepares the machine for next winter.
I guess I always have to learn the hard way. When was the last time you
tuned up your snow blower?
