Dutch Mush - Grammy Ronk

Yesterday's mush was a corn meal based mush, similar to polenta.  The Ronk version is flour based.  Please note, no measure of flour was provided in the original recipe.  I usually use 3/4 to 1 cup.  This can also be made with milk and served hot with spices instead of over eggs.

  1 Pint Water, Salted                                      1 Tbl Shortening, Or More

  Flour                                                            

Boil water.  Stir in flour until real smooth.  Boil until real thick.

Beat 6 or 7 eggs and pour over mush in skillet.  Cook until breaks up in balls and looks like scrambled eggs.

Mush One - Low family

While going through mom's recipes, I found two Mush Recipes.  This one came from my mother's side of the family.  Tomorrow, you get the Ronk version.

Mush is a concoction of water and corn meal that can be used as a side dish or served with milk as a breakfast food.  It is very similar in taste and texture to polenta.  When served as I side dish, I will top with cheese and possibly stir in some spices complimentary to the meal being served.

  1 Cup Water, Cold                                       3 Cups Water, Boiling

  1 Cup Corn Meal                                         1 Tsp Salt

Mix cold water and corn meal.  Stir in boiling water and salt.  Cover and cook 30 minutes in double boiler, stirring occasionally.

Bean and Turkey Burritos

This is a different recipe for burritos that makes a very nice change.  If you don't want to use tortillas, you can roll the filling up in a lettuce leaf.

  1 Lb Ground Turkey                                                                16 Ounce Nonfat Refried Beans

  4 Ounce Green Chilies                                                             8 Lettuce Leaves

  1 Pkg Low Sodium Taco Seasoning                                         8 Slices Cheddar Cheese

  8 8-Inch Wheat Tortillas                                                           

In medium bowl combine turkey, chilies,and seasoning mix. Cook in a medium to large size skillet until cooked through - stirring to break up as cooking.  Add beans to pan and heat through.  Heat tortillas to package directions.  Put 1 lettuce leaf and 1 slice  cheese on each tortilla.  Divide turkey mixture among tortillas.  Roll and enjoy.

Berry Lemonade

This is a refreshing beverage for a hot summer evening.  If you don't have blueberries, use raspberries or blackberries. 

1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries                                                       2 Ounces Triple Sec

  4 Ounces Lemonade                                                               

Combine all ingredients in a blender, puree until smooth.  Pour over ice.

Week 22 - 46.24

Another goal met - Madison, WI.  Now on to St. Paul, MN.  During the start of this leg, we will be traveling the southern shores of Lake Mendota, WI.  From the wisconsinlakes.com website, I got the map found below.  Per Wikipedia, with a reference to the Yahara Waterways - Water Trail Guide, "Lake Mendota is the northernmost and largest of the four lakes near Madison, Wisconsin."

Summer Reading Programs - Not Just for Kids

I learned this year that our local library runs summer reading programs for adults.  By going to the library and registering, you get a Beach Blanket BINGO card.  You then read or listed to books that fall into the categories on the card.  As you finish the books, you write the name and author of the book on the card.  When you get four in a row, you earn a ticket for the end of summer drawings for local businesses.  I read quite a bit anyhow, but some of these categories will help me stretch my horizons.  For example, trying an author new to me or reading a work of historical fiction.  Check out your local library - you'll be glad you did.

"Putting Up" Corn - Kathleen Low Ronk

It may seem a little early in the season for this, but I was inspired by some WONDERFUL corn that I purchased at Giant this week.  If you find yourself with excess corn, you can freeze it or can it.  Both processes start with blanching the corn.  To blanch, put it in boiling water for 3 minutes then move it to ice water for 3 minutes.  Remove the corn from the cob.  DO NOT turn off or throw out the boiling water if you are going to can the corn.

To Freeze:  Divide between freezer bags, remove as much air as possible, put in freezer.

To Can:

  1 Tsp Lemon Juice                                         1 Pint Corn

Cook 1/2 hour, jar and seal.

Yes, this is exactly how the recipe is in my mother's book.  To add some clarity - put 1 tsp of lemon juice in a pint jar and fill the jar to 1/2 inch from the top with corn.  Top with boiling water, lid, ring and process in a water bath canner for 30 minutes.  The lemon juice increases the acidity so you can use a water bath canner.  If you do not add lemon juice, it should be processed in a pressure canner.