We live in a rural area with no leash law, so we always hope that none of the dogs along the route bite..... and believe me, there are LOTS of dogs in our area! Many barked at us, a few came to the edge of their yards, and one came up to give us a sniff or two. Some of you might remember that two years ago we sold Debby to some friends up the road. She was pregnant at the time and gave birth to a little girl they named Bella. Evidently Bella's new family gives her lots of attention. As we walked past her pasture she started plodding her way towards us, clearly expecting something. She tuned up and gave a little bray as we passed her by. I sort of felt bad that we didn't stop and pet her! On the return trip she didn't come to the fence, but kept a close eye on us until we were out of sight. I think the most disconcerting part of the walk was when we passed under a high-voltage powerline. You could actually hear the surge of electricity coming from the wires!! Maybe next time we walk I'll take the camera along so I can illustrate my narrative.
My family isn't much on slaw, especially when it's not the mayonnaise variety. The vinegar types are healthier, though, and I really like this version I put together this morning.
Colorful Coleslaw
1 pkg. (10 oz.) angel hair coleslaw mix
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red (purple) onion
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 Tablespoons lime juice
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
Combine first five ingredients in a serving bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables in serving bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least a half hour before serving.
Colorful Coleslaw
1 pkg. (10 oz.) angel hair coleslaw mix
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red (purple) onion
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 Tablespoons lime juice
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
Combine first five ingredients in a serving bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables in serving bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least a half hour before serving.
12 comments:
I hear you on the humidity. It's hard to even breathe outside here. I've been trying to walk some on my treadmill. Bella sounds happy at her new digs.
I love your coleslaw recipe. I enjoy the vingegar kind, too. Blessings!
And to think I thought it was humid and sticky here. An asthmatic, it's like breathing through custard.
It's kind of scary to think of you actually being able to hear the power cables. As you say, it could make for a great picture and, I can't help but think, the beginnings of a great horror story.
Coleslaw, with or without a mayo dressing, is one of my favourite things. Yours looks so yummy as well as healthy. Thanks for the recipe.
I love taking long walks as well. I usually go at night because I am too lazy to get up so early. I bet walking in the morning is so much more peaceful and refreshing though. :) I am glad you had a good time with your daughter. The coleslaw looks fab too.
Scared me for a minute, finding out that I'd been sold up the road.
Debby- it wasn't until I saw your comment that I realized I spelled Debbie's name your way instead of who she was named for. Sorry for the scare! You've obviously been on my brain.
Slaw looks great. I'll have to try it without the summer squash though. Just never acquired the taste.
That version sounds a lot better than a mayonnaise version. I'll have to try it.
Yummy! Might have to try that!
Yep, the humidity will get ya, I know, I do yard work in the early morning and sometimes in the evening and even a little can wring me out!! I'm dripping before I'm done!!
The walk looked like fun. And the coleslaw looked great! Your posts always make me hungry.
All the best, Boonsong
And now I will be expecting photos of the surge of electricity. But that is just the way my weird brain works :D
Freaky about the wires ... and my husband loves slaw. I should try this one.
I love slaw with vinegar! At Publix, we can buy ready made broccoli slaw (veggies only, you only need to dress it). Think I'll try this and add the onion and green pepper.
Thanks for the cool idea@
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