Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Long ago...

Long ago, say two months ago, I told my sister Amy that I would make a blog post about how I cook salmon. Late though it is here is my post.



First you find some salmon, Leigh takes out the pin bones with a pair of clean pliers, then puts it into a bath of 2 cups orange juice, 4 tablespoons of oil, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons of salt. It bathes for about 20 minutes, while the fire is prepping.



Now that the fire is about right, say some 2 to three inch flames, on the definite decline. Place the salmon skin side down and close the lid. Damp the smokestack 2/3 to 3/4 of the way. Close the air vent 1/2 to 3/4. You are trying to maintain the 250 to 300 degree temp. 300 is really to hot.



After about 7-10 minutes your salmon should look like this. In the thicker portions the meat will flake about 1/2 in and still be rather bright in color.



Get your serving plate out and use a large spatula, I use the food service ones that are about 6-8" long, and slide it between the meat and the skin to remove from the grill. Cover the salmon with aluminum foil while the rest of dinner is laid out.



Eat however you like, in this case on a burger bun with lettuce, tomato and onions. with a side of Leigh's rice noodle and red pepper salad. She thinks it had lime and sesame oil on it. I have no idea it was a long time ago, remember?



A warning to all users: All measurements are ... "ish".

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Kuspuk


Grammie Lorna made a kuspuk for AR, she likes it so much she painted her toes to match!!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Camping 2 (2011)

Just some pictures from our most recent trip #2. Fair weather and great fishing, some prospecting and of course excellent grub!


The best place to have a last cup before bed :)

Just one of many, all catch and release this time...waiting for a bigger one before we fry them for breakfast.

Prospecting for Kyle, with some nice color!

Giant tasty burgers.

Frozen lemon aide while chilling in the screen tent.

We used the pie irons for making grilled chees'n'ham!


Cold feet from wading :)

We had fruit too, some great nectarines and the best cherries, can't survive on grilling alone :)

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

30 photos


9. A picture of your favorite night...our last night in Vegas, done up in style: red limo to dinner at an old style Italian joint!

10. Your most treasured item, silly children!

11. The person who has gotten you through the most, my Mom :)

12. A picture of something you hate....more than one in this one. I was looking for a picture of grapes (which I only like as wine!) but I couldn't resist posting this one too. I am definitely not fond of my darling husband taking pictured of my chubby tush!

13. A picture of something you love. Camping/fishing being outside in the summer!!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Camping 1 (2011)

We went to Crooked Creek this time (on the Steese Highway, not too far a walk from the Chatinika River) not too far a drive for our maiden voyage. A good time was had by all and we even had a bunch of visitors!

Wading in the creek.

Such a pretty cloud formation, we had mostly sun, with just a few sprinkles.

Kyle has prospecting time while I fish on the riverbank.

I had better luck than he did :)

There is a new spill for the beaver dam on Crooked Creek where it meets the river, a great place to fish.
Next time we will go a little farther :)

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Chicken salad bar

The bigger chickens love to eat greens, feeding them has become quite entertaining....

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Whooooo

Check out what was in my yard last night:

He flew off the swing set, but he was in a tree just beyond when I went out to put the chickens to bed. I am very glad the chooks are in a tractor that is fully enclosed and shut up in a wood house at night!!


I have seen this owl several times, but this is the closest I have been able to get. Very cool!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Photo challenge 5-8

5 A pic of your favorite memory.
Hard to pick just one, but this one is pretty good, taking the kids to Disneyland.

6. A picture of a person you would trade places with for a day.
This is my new nephew, Vincent...how nice would it be to have every whim catered to every second of the day? The only thing you need worry about is how long to nap!

7. A picture of the person you have the most fun with.
I chose a pic (which she will probably kill me for) of my friend Zara. After almost 30 years I think we have probably had the most fun times!

8. A picture that makes you laugh.
Totally stolen from my cousin, Jessie!!