Photos of the Week: Scenes From A Summer - 2011

Our summer "to do" list.  I took this picture at the beginning of summer.  We've managed to check off about half of the items so far.

Our official summertime drink is Pimms.  We make our Pimms cup with 1 part Pimms No. 1, 3 parts 7-Up, cucumber peel and fresh mint.  Delicious.

My hubby has perfected an amazing recipe for samosas.  Baby G. has taken great pride in making her own and they are becoming a favorite family meal:

Samosa filling
3 whole boiled potatoes.  Peeled and coarsely mashed.  Lumpy is good here.  
1 T chopped cilantro
1 t salt
1 green chili seeded and finely chopped
1/2 t Garam Masala
1/2 t Chili powder
1 T lemon juice
1/2 c cooked green peas NOT CANNED. Frozen works fine.

Combine all, set aside.  Note, you may want to make the filling while your dough - below - is resting.  Filling should be warm when used.

Samosa dough
(This recipe will make enough dough for 24 samosas. More or less depending on how big you make your Samosas.  This is a no rise dough.  It should be the consistency of playdough or firm pastry dough when done.)
2 c flour
2 t salt
2 T vegetable oil
1 c warm water

Mix flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well into the center and add the oil and enough water to make a firm dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and roll into a ball. Cover in plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Divide into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and roll out into a 3 inch circle on a lightly floured work surface.

Place a tablespoon or so of the filling near the center of the circle.  Fold over and seal the edge with the tines of a fork -pressing all the way around the sealing edge to ensure a good seal.

Deep fry the samosas in hot oil until crisp and light brown.  Hubby cooks them in a sauce pan with a few inches of oil.  No need to fire up the deep fryer here.  Drain on a paper towel.

Absolutely amazing!!

 
Pool parties with your best friends.  Good times.  I'll be back with more summer pics next week!

Comments

[Vixx]

I see that "Drive In Movies" is on your list! There is 1 drive in movie theater left in Maryland and that is Bengies is Essex. I go there when I can. Lately they have a ban on "singles" attending. The guy that owns the place is a little "eccentric" but it is a good time. Bring mosquito repellant. A battery powered fan is good if it's really hot that night. The web site is 'www.bengies.com'. If you bring your own food and drinks there is a 7$ extra charge. I highly reccomend the experience. :)

[Lynne]

I will have to find that Drive In Movies place in Maryland. :)
Do love your chalkboard to do list for summer! Back in the day, I kept an old fashion wall calendar where I did the same for our family. Never did everything but had the best summer's....brings back memories kiddo!
xoxo

[Mary]

Did you make your chalkboard? I love it!