Got my hair done!!! Braved the bangs. The woman at the salon totally rocked. If you're ever in Columbia, S.C. check out Clines Salon Vista at 1237 Gadsden Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201. They also do wedding prep and us Aveda products. Very nice people, professional, what more can you ask for?
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC II)
It was 47 days ... of physical and mental gymnastics ... for some it was old hat for others it was new and exciting ... .
After three days of little sleep this is what I came up with ... perhaps it's a good representation, perhaps not ... either way I hope you enjoy!Everyone, please say "Thank you, Slaughter," for hosting the video.
I hope everyone as made it safely to their next duty station.
Always, Olivia
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Green Tomato relish
Praying to the garden G-ds obviously didn't work. The temperature finally dropped this week and my tomato plants where still full of fruit. I couldn't bare the thought of all those wonderful emerald green tomatoes going to waste so I looked around for something to do with them and found several relish receipts. I opted to kitsch the receipts by looking around the kitchen and seeing what I had - this is what I came up with.
The jalapeno peppers, donated from Maysaloon's garden, should add enough of a bite to warm you up on those cold winter nights but not so much that it burns more than comforts. I can't wait to see how it will taste with tuna, rice or as a dip. I also think the jars will make wonderful gifts for Thanksgiving.
Green Tomato Relish
Ginormous Pot
green tomatoes, chopped
2 white onions, chopped
sweet peppers, red and yellow, chopped (for color)
apples, red and green, chopped (for color)
garlic cloves, chopped
1 to 2 cups of apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
kosher or sea salt to taste
6 or more jalapeno peppers (or something close), chopped (send, optional, your fingers might tingle a little)
a bushel of chopped cilantro
ground cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne to taste (optional)
Combine the tomatoes, onions, peppers, apples, garlic, vinegar, and salt in the ginormous pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for about an hour and stir occasionally
Stir in the jalapenos, cilantro, and cumin, simmer another five or ten minutes.
Puree relish using a hand blender before scooping it into jars and gift wrapping. Mine filled 10 pint mason jars.
The jalapeno peppers, donated from Maysaloon's garden, should add enough of a bite to warm you up on those cold winter nights but not so much that it burns more than comforts. I can't wait to see how it will taste with tuna, rice or as a dip. I also think the jars will make wonderful gifts for Thanksgiving.
Green Tomato Relish
Ginormous Pot
green tomatoes, chopped
2 white onions, chopped
sweet peppers, red and yellow, chopped (for color)
apples, red and green, chopped (for color)
garlic cloves, chopped
1 to 2 cups of apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
kosher or sea salt to taste
6 or more jalapeno peppers (or something close), chopped (send, optional, your fingers might tingle a little)
a bushel of chopped cilantro
ground cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne to taste (optional)
Combine the tomatoes, onions, peppers, apples, garlic, vinegar, and salt in the ginormous pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for about an hour and stir occasionally
Stir in the jalapenos, cilantro, and cumin, simmer another five or ten minutes.
Puree relish using a hand blender before scooping it into jars and gift wrapping. Mine filled 10 pint mason jars.
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