Gobble...Gobble

I was driving home from work when I looked over and all of these Toms where strutting around some hens. Lucky for me I had my camera with me. Hopefully this is what I see in a few days when I am in the woods with my 870!

Spring Fishin

Went out fishing for crappies and sunfish on Monday and Tuesday. Fishing was pretty slow on Monday, but I was able to get into a few fish on Tuesday. I did better on Tuesday by scanning the calm shallows in about 4 or 5 feet of water. I would spot the fish and then cast to them. Some would bite and others wouldn't. They were pre-spawn fish that were making their way into the shallows. Both days were very nice days to be out, I paid for it as I didn't have any sunscreen with me. John and Cassie were able to catch a few with me Monday Evening too.

New Camera

So I haven't posted anything on here in quite a long time. That should change shortly. I have been without a "decent" camera for some time. Thanks to the help of my sister Emily, I am now properly equiped to take great pictures. I now have very capable camera in a cannon rebel xsi. Packing a 50 mm lens for good closeups and a 75-300mm lens, I think I am loaded. I had some great pictures last time I was in Alaska, and I cant imagine the possibilities this time.

What to do with those Thanksgiving leftovers

Here are a few things you can do with those turkey day leftovers.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients:
Sliced roasted turkey meat or chunks
sliced ham (opt)
Swiss or provolone cheese slices
Bread
French toast batter

Directions:
Build sandwiches with the turkey, ham and cheese. Heat skillet to med heat. Quickly dip sandwiches one at a time in batter and place on skillet. You dont want the batter to soak all the way through the bread. Cook on skillet until golden brown on each side like you are making a grilled cheese sandwich. Serve with leftover cranberry sauce or jam.

Pear Harvest Salad

Ingredients:
2 packages spring mix salad greens
4 cups cubed turkey meat
2 med pears sliced
1 avocado peeled and cubed
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds(opt)
1/2 small red onion sliced

Dressing:
6 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp honey
1 tsp dijon mustard

Mix together Ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients and toss with mixed greens and other ingredients. serve right away.

Turkey Shepard's Pie

Cut up leftover turkey meat. In large casserole mix turkey meat, leftover stuffing, leftover vegetables, and gravy. If it looks dry add some chicken or turkey broth. Spread leftover mashed potatoes over the top. Bake at 350 until golden brown.