Wow, what fantastic weather. No wonder it is my favorite time of year.
Halloween was quiet around here. I understand Bob and Judy’s little ones were delightful, unfortunately Jerry and I missed them this year. Edy had friends here from London, they brought costumes over with them and joined the fun. Mahima and Anch came over for their annual Halloween visit. It is always fun to see what they come up with.
Traveling Neighbors
This has been a busy time for RMC neighbors to be traveling about.
- Bev has been over on the Olympic peninsula exploring.
- Carole R. went to Calif. to visit family. She managed to experience some getting around problems because of the fires down there.
- Drake and Andre were also in Calif. They experienced some hot weather.
Edy had a good trip to Europe for work.- Cheri visited friends in the Tahoe area.
- Jerry and I spent some time in the SW, a good road trip, saw lots of sage brush and cactus. Zion and Bryce Canyons were our favorites in addition to visiting friends and family.
Book club was at Edy’s, The Lacuna was discussed. I missed it but I’m sure it was a fun evening. We will be meeting at my house, #303 on Nov. 11th. We will be chatting about Educated by Tara Westover. Hopefully everyone will have found the books as interesting as I did. Let me know if you plan to come
Tips Du Jour
Instant Soup
Since this is “soup season” this is a great way of keeping some handy for a quick lunch. Freeze in single serving is a great way to make this happen.
- Set out several 10 or 12 once paper cups for hot beverages and fill with a portion of cooled soup (make sure it isn’t filled all the way to the top). Label, wrap and freeze each cup.
- Whenever you want a quick cup of soup, remove as many servings as necessary from the freezer and microwave them until they’re hot and ready to serve.
Keeping Avocados Green
Avocado flesh turns brown very quickly once it is exposed to air. Try this solution for preserving the color of extra avocado halves.
- Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the exposed avocado flesh.
- Allow the excess oil to drip into a shallow bowl, then place the avocado half cut side down in the center of the oil puddle, creating a “seal”. Store the avocado in the refrigerator.
Recipe du Jour
Hungarian Goulash
1-pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (I use Chuck roast)
1-pound lean boneless pork cut into 1-inch cubes.
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 Cup water
1 Cup beef stock
2 T paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp dried marjoram
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 C (8 ounces) sou8r cream
Hot cooked noodles
Directions
- In a large skillet, brown beef, pork and onions in oil over medium heat; drain. Add the water, broth, paprika, salt and marjoram; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 ½ hours or until meat is tender.
- Just before serving, combine flour and sour cream until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and b bubbly. Serve over noodles
Serves 6-8
Recipe from Taste of Home
News for Neighborhoods– these are some upcoming scheduled events in the neighborhood.
- Disaster Skills Training Workshop: Thursday, November 7, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street King County is prone to many hazards, and when one happens, many services we rely on will be overwhelmed. Residents need to be prepared to be self-sufficient during these times. Understanding of disaster skills is critical to being prepared. This free workshop will provide an overview on hazards and certain skills needed after a disaster. Presented by King County Emergency Management. Registration required
- Almost Antiques Guild : Thursday, November 14, 2 – 3 pm Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW If you like collecting and collectibles, this is the group for you! Bring something to show and tell and hear about what others are collecting. Special Guest Speaker Colleen Weum – Vintage Postcards: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How in 25 Minutes! Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Historical Museum.
- Friends of the Richmond Beach Library Book Sale: Saturday, November 16, 10 am – 4 pm Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW Come to the annual Friends’ Book Sale, the perfect holiday shopping event for book enthusiasts that supports your community library! For more information about the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library or the November Sale, visit www.frbl.org <http://www.frbl.org>
- Get Enrolled: Health Insurance and ORCA LIFT: Thursday, November 21, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street Healthcare open enrollment starts November 1 and ends on December 15. Don’t miss out! Get your insurance questions answered by a Navigator, get enrolled, and save on your transit fare with ORCA LIFT! Registration not required. First come, first served.
Upcoming Holiday Event
Our Annual Holiday Party is less than a month away. It is happening on Dec. 1st in the upstairs meeting room. Bring your favorite appetizer for all to share. We will have a sign-up sheet out soon for everyone to indicate what you will bring.
I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.
It is so hard to believe the season is upon us once again.