Good morning Y'all it's Wordless Wednesday again over at Dixie's place, but while Dixie is taking a break
This is our sweet Kim, 2 years before her death. She had trouble breathing, for a couple of days, but she just pushed on, thinking it's a cold, I'm fine, but she wasn't, a blood clot went through her heart and killed her, there was no time to even get her to the hospital , we will miss her for ever.
Kim and her Mom at Lance's Wedding Shower, this was Kim, happy, laughing, no pretense just a happy girl who loved her family and life...We called her sweetie and that she was...she was the only girl between my DH and his brother's family out of 6 children....she and my Ronnie are the same age and grow up together as brother and sister, my Lance worshiped her, she was his "tweetie pie" no one could handle him like she could...when we were at family gatherings she would walk him for hours, she was 11 when he was born. Sorry to ramble on, but the ache in my heart is so strong this morning, She is so missed. And loved, Rest in Peace Sweetie, we miss you so much.
Cajun Red Beans and Rice
1 pound red kidney beans, dry
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
5 ribs celery, chopped
As much garlic as you like, minced (I don't like a lots, I use about 2-3 cloves)
1 to 1-1/2 pounds mild or hot smoked sausage sliced on the bias
1/2 to 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 or 2 bay leaves
As many dashes Crystal hot sauce or Tabasco as you like, to taste
A few dashes Worcestershire sauce
Creole seasoning mix, to taste; OR,
red pepper and black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Soak the beans overnight, if possible. The next day, drain and put fresh water in the pot. Bring the beans to a rolling boil. Make sure the beans are always covered by water, or they will discolor and get hard. Boil the beans for about 45 - 60 minutes, until the beans are tender but not falling apart. Drain.
While the beans are boiling, sauté the Trinity (onions, celery, bell pepper) until the onions turn translucent. Add the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. After the beans are boiled and drained, add the sautéed vegetables to the beans, smoked sausage, seasonings, and just enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 2 hours at least, preferably 3, until the whole thing gets nice and creamy. Adjust seasonings as you go along. Stir occasionally, making sure that it doesn't burn and/or stick to the bottom of the pot. If you can ... let the beans cool, stick them in the fridge, and reheat and serve for dinner the next day. They'll taste a LOT better. When you do this, you'll need to add a little water to get them to the right consistency.
Serve generous spoonfuls over hot white long-grain rice, with good French bread
these are just 3 of the porcelain Dolls I put out again for awhile. I love my sweet little red haired girl with her sweet little ribbon roses on her hat and jacket...the Beautiful lady in pink is one of my favorites, she is so elelgant in her feathers and lace. The little boy is red, but it is also very special to me, When Baby Boy graduated from high school I used this boy doll and a cute little strawberry blond dressed in Loyd Star's colors and cap and gown as the Senior Breakfast center piece. I gave the little girl to one of Lance's special friends cause it looked like her and she loved it.
Here are 2 more of my favorite little ladies dressed in pink....
I just love her wavy little blond hair....I have had her since 1979, she was my first porclain doll.
This baby doll is the first, but not last porclain baby doll I recieved...
This is my offering for pink Sat hope you enjoyed....
