Perfect Summertime Treat...

Brynwood Needleworks - Mexican Confetti and Chips

I went to my great-nephew's high school graduation celebration yesterday afternoon. He actually graduated in 2020, but his family waited until the summer to have the party. I'm sure you all know what caused the delay, so I needn't give it any more air. I'll just say, we were all thrilled that we could gather for his big accomplishment.

 

I offered to take two of my favorite recipes, and today I'll share one of them with you. (Don't worry. I'll share the other one soon, too.) This one is a family favorite and I especially love it because it's mostly fresh ingredients. 

 

It's called Mexican Confetti. I'm not sure whether or not that name is PC anymore, but I'm going to follow Hermione Granger's (Harry Potter reference) thinking and say, "In the interest of international cooperation"...I'm going to continue to call it what I've known it as for the past 40+ years...Mexican Confetti.

 

 MEXICAN CONFETTI

Recipe from the kitchen of 

Donna Liljegren of Brynwood Needleworks 

YIELD: This makes a really large batch, so plan to make it for a party or family gathering.

 

 

Chop the following ingredients, and mix together in a large bowl:

1 can ripe olives - pitted, drained

2 large bunches green onions 

3 large green peppers

1# fresh mushrooms

6-7 large fresh tomatoes

I also add:

2-3 cups sweet corn, cooked, cooled. (No husks.)  

Add: 

1 jar Salsa (pick your favorite. I used a jar of our homemade.)                                                           

2-3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil 

3 tablespoons Wine Vinegar 

Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate. The longer it stands, the better it tastes. Drain off accumulated liquid when serving.

Note: After you make it the first time, you can add to or change the recipe to suit your tastes. 

 

I'll be adding this to my “Recipes” page, too, (located at the top of my blog.) I hope you enjoy making it as much as I do. I know they were discussing who could take the leftovers home with them. I just know one thing for sure.

"It wasn't me, babe."

 

Sunday Scripture...

Brynwood Needleworks- Psalms 94:18-19 (web image)

A Day Spent Dreaming...

Mr. Finch's "Botany Badger" (Image © Mr. Finch)

I had a post-op doctor's visit (and an office procedure) on Thursday afternoon. While I was told "it won't be painful", it was. In spite of the local anesthetic, a twenty minute wait for the local to kick in, and the skilled hands and knowledge of my doctor, it hurt. The proof was the difference between my pre-procedure and post-procedure blood pressure numbers. I was glad Handsome was there with me, and even more glad that he drove us home from Milwaukee afterward.

 

As a result, I spent most of the rest of Thursday in and out of sleep, and continued from those "practice naps" to full blown dreamland overnight. That's my way of saying that I then slept very well once I went to bed.

 

There must have still be some residual yesterday, as I was able to accomplish a few tasks, but no heart for needlework. I tidied up my studio, put away a few things in the kitchen, waved goodbye to Handsome who has an overnight gig about and hour and a half away from home, spent most of the rest of the day tending to the dogs, and then, watching needlework and other creative videos on Instagram.

 

Mr. Finch and One Of His Moth Creations  (image © Mr. Finch)

One of the highly creative people I follow on Facebook and Instagram is the incredible, magical, and immensely talented Mr. Finch. (That's how he's listed on those platforms. Mr. Finch") "Botany Badger" is just one of his gorgeous creations.

 

Mr. Finch lives in Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, and he has created an entire menagerie of woodland creatures for two books, "The Wish Post" and "Perilune".  All of his illustrations are images of his magical creations  He also creates items that he sells from time to time, although it's beyond me how he could possibly part with them.

 

You really must visit his website HERE, so you can see just how wonderful he is. I just know you'll be delighted by what you see! If you follow him on Facebook, he frequently shares stories, images and videos that will immediately brighten your day. They sure do mine!

 

I'll try to get back to my needlework soon, so I have something of my own to share with you. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and that you have something to do that will renew your spirit.  

Gratefully,