Sears Kenmore Range

Tis’ the season of drop in guests! Once a large family from my church dropped by and I found myself looking at twelve people and a six pack of Omaha Steaks filets. With a Kenmore flat top range and a freezer I learned to solve the dilemma of serving an unexpected crowd. The best part is that you won’t have to spend much time away from your guests.
First, I chopped an onion and minced a garlic clove, then I threw those into the pan with 1 tbsp olive oil  and the frozen steak to sear it (thawed IS better if you have time). Do not cook the steak all the way through. Just brown it and remove from pan. Cut them into pieces after searing. Return to pan. Add 2 pounds of any frozen vegetable, one can of spaghetti sauce with one can water, and about a cup of burgundy cooking wine. Bring to a boil and then set on low for 30 minutes.
This gives you time to whip up dessert. Start by draining a large can of peaches or two small ones. Whisk the juice into a box of cake mix – any flavor. Pour the batter into a cake pan or oven safe 10 inch skillet and place the peaches on top. Slide this into a preheated oven and cook according to the package directions. The oven temperature will also work for the bread during the last five minutes.
Go refresh your guests’ drinks and bring them to the table in just half an hour! Bring the soup to the table, and while that is being served, your oven timer will ring to let you know dessert is done. Pictured here is a peach cobbler baked in oven safe cookware from Sears

Is Facebook Fattening? Part II

Earlier this week I asked if wasting time playing Facebook games would lead to a bigger waistline. It is possible, if you let it, for any online game, tv, or book habit to run your life.

On the other hand, if you are getting out and getting some exercise, it can be a relaxing way to pass time and make friends. I like to meet people locally. You have to be more careful than in years past, but I have found some good items for sale online, including my 2006 Suzuki Forenza. Now I get to go mall walking, and spend a lot more time at my favorite KMart and Sears stores. It seems to me few things are harmful in moderation, but without it, everything is.