AV eddy Gets to the Truth, and Gives Some Hot Stock Tips!

First, a few things I learned from my wonderful mom:

1. Mom was right about washing hands and covering mouths when we cough.

2. Mom was also right that the best way to handle a jerk is to ignore him.

3. Mom was totally right that when you have nothing good to say, don't say anything at all. (Makes you look classy and in control.)

THANKS MOM!

Now, a few things I've discovered on my own:

1. A watched blog never updates.

2. Someone who talks bad about others is talking bad about you.

3. You can go far by being polite, confident, and reliable.

4. Loving pets make the world a better place.

5. The dishes really won't wash themselves.

Here's a Hot Stock Tip:

Don't be in a hurry when making stock. Allow the meat and vegetables to simmer for a few hours and make sure the water doesn't evaporate too much. The only vegetables needed to make a flavorful stock are onions, celery, and carrots. Whole garlic cloves are a nice option.

Farmer's Market Produce

I went to a local farmer's market and bought these vegetable.



I think they look great, they tasted very good, and were actually cheaper than my local grocery store. I paid $6.79 for everything here. I checked the prices at the store, and would have paid at least $5 more.

Although for some food I might end up paying more at a farmer's market, the extra cost should be worth it because of the better quality, freshness (which means higher nutrition), and taste.

I used these vegetables to make a yummy steak salad. Based upon a dish at The Elephant and Castle chain of pubs, I cooked some steak tips, onions, and peppers. I put this delicious mixture on top of romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuce, chopped mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, and bleu cheese. The dressing was a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, using Penzey's Italian Dressing base.