Monday Munchies

To kickoff our new feature I thought I would share with you one of my all time favorite appetizers.  Let me preface it by saying I grew up in Georgia, not far from a little town famous for a particular vegatable...some of you might have heard of Vidalia onions...they are the sweetest most decilious onions in the world.  I can eat them like an apple everyday of the year (granted my husband probably wouldn't want to kiss me but they are worth it....maybe not).  The recipe is simple enough to make during the week for a quick appetizer, but great for parties.

Bloomin' Onion

Ingreditents for batter

1/3 cup cornstarch

1 1/2 cup flour

2 teaspoon mince garlic (fresh works best)

2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper 

1 (24 oz) can of beer (choose one you don't mind drinking)

4 Vidalia onions

Ingredients for seasoned flour mixture

2 cups of flour

4 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon of cayenne

Directions

1. Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended

2. add beer, mix well, (don't drink too much)

3. cut about 3/4" off the top of the onion and peel.

4. Cut onion into 12-16 vertical wedges DO NOT CUT ALL THE WAY THROUGH!!!

5. remove about 1" of petals from the center of the onion

6. separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter

7. mix all ingredients for the seasoned flour mixture together

8. dip the onion into the seasoned flour mixture and remove excess by shaking

9. gently place in fryer basket and deep-fry at 375-400 degrees for 1 -1 1/2 minutes

10. Flip over and fry an additional 1 1/2 minutes or longer until golden brown.

11. Drain on paper towels.  

12. Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core wiht circular cutter or apple corer.

13. Serve with dipping sauce of choice. (below is the recipe for my dipping sauce).

Chili Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons chili sauce

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Blog Redo...Take 2

For a while now I have been talking  about how to change up my blog(s).  Do I want to combine them?  What should I talk about?  You know the deal.  Last night while laying in bed...attempting to sleep in 90 degree weather I came up with a plan.  I won't blog each day of the week however 5 out of 7 days is my goal.  And no I won't be combining the 2 blogs.  I have assigned a title to each day I have chosen to blog on so that I have a guide on what to blog about.

HSM Blog Schedule

Monday Munchies-

      Mondays will be geared toward sharing recipes, also snacks, meal planning etc.

Teaching Tuesday-

      Tuesdays will be used to teach...it could be a sewing tutorial, a classroom lesson, a WIC lesson and much much more..

Wear it Wednesday-

        Wednesdays will be devoted to clothing.  Clothing that I have made...what you have made...what my son is or isn't wearing that week, my weekly wardrobe...maybe even a few good deals

Farm Friday-

         Fridays will be giving you a glimpse of the farm life.  Since this is such a major part of my life I would like to share the experience with each of you. 

Sewing Showcase Saturday-

          Saturdays will be my link party.  Showcasing all of your sewing creations for the week. 

I am excited that I have finally discovered a setup that will work for me.   We will begin our new venture on Monday!  So check back I can't wait!