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Man (or Woman) Does Not Live on Bread Alone

My poor blog has been neglected. Why? Because it’s hot outside. The closest I’ve come to cooking lately has been sitting in the car without air conditioning waiting for the person in the visor to hand over my bacon cheeseburger sans cheese (at Wendy’s you HAVE to order it that way – I don’t make this stuff up).   Therefore, not a whole lot going on.

I thought about the reasons I started this blog. One was so I would have an archive of my favorite recipes, since a recipe box is a concept I cannot seem to grasp. Another was because I like to write. In college, I was only 2 courses shy of an English minor because of all the writing classes I took for fun.  And less times than I’d like to admit every once and awhile, I actually write stuff that isn’t half bad.

So what’s a girl to do in the summer months when it’s too hot to cook but still wants to write every now and again? I feel like I have other stories to tell. Like how I’ve basically become an exhibitionist since moving to a house with practically no neighbors. Or just the random thoughts that go through my head as I lay awake at night, insomnia-laden, looking up at the stars.  That kind of stuff really isn’t meant for a food blog though. I will never find an audience if I’m not targeted. But I’m also not going to find an audience when I’m barely writing.

Since I’ve started doing this, I’ve “met” other bloggers who knock my socks off.  A few that have multiple blogs. I tip my hat to them. Especially all of these mommy bloggers. I don’t know how they find the time.  They all deserve crowns. And vodka. The thought of running more than one blog is just too much for me, I think.

Basically I’m asking for some feedback here from the people that already frequent my kitchen.  Would expanding my subject matter be blog suicide? Comments, thoughts and musings welcomed.

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Wordless Wednesday ~ 7.7

I order a club sandwich all the time. And I’m not even a member. I don’t know how I get away with it.

“I like my sandwiches with three pieces of bread.”

“So do I.”

“Let’s form a club then.”

“Okay, but we’re gonna need more stipulations.”

“Yes we do.”

“OK… Instead of cutting it once, let’s cut it again.”

“Yeah, four triangles.”

“And we will position them in a circle. And in the middle we will dump chips. Or potato salad.”

“Let me ask you a question, how do you feel about frilly toothpicks?”

“I’m for ‘em!”

“Well, this club is formed. Spread the news on menus nationwide.”

~ Mitch Hedberg

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Breaded Veal Roll

I’ve been procrastinating. I realized yesterday that it’s been a month since I made this and figured it’s high time I share it. Why my hesitation? You know that Seinfeld episode where they talk about leaving on a high note? Well my beautiful readers (all 6 of you or so), I feel as though this is my high note. But I’m not ready to say, “Thank you. Good night!”

I typically take existing recipes and tweak them. This is one of the first recipes I’ve done from my own creation. It looks fancy but isn’t very difficult to make. And the dish is well worth the prep time. If there is prosciutto in it, inevitably my husband will love it. If basil and mozzarella are in it, inevitably I will love it. So this was a win-win in our household.

Now that I’ve finally written this, I’m going to head back into my kitchen and hope for genius. Or at least above-averageness. In the meantime, I highly recommend you try the veal.

Breaded Veal Roll

Serves: 4 (directions reflect 4 servings, but images only show 2)

Ingredients:

6 veal cutlets (approximately 2 pounds)

12 slices prosciutto

12 small fresh mozzarella balls

Fresh basil leaves (approximately 30)

2 eggs

1 cup breadcrumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lay veal cutlets down on wax paper. Pound flat utilizing a meat tenderizer.

Lay 2 slices of prosciutto atop each veal cutlet.

Slice or press mozzarella balls and place atop the prosciutto (2 per cutlet).

Top each with approximately 5 basil leaves (may need more or less depending on size).

Carefully roll the layers and secure with a toothpick.

Here is a side view of what the roll should look like. Also? I just really love how this shot came out.

In a medium-size bowl, beat the 2 eggs. Place the breadcrumbs in a separate medium-size bowl. Dip each roll in the beaten egg mixture. Immediately place in the breadcrumb bowl and coat thoroughly. Place completed rolls in a baking dish.

Bake for 25 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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