Showing posts with label Olympics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olympics. Show all posts

Sunday, February 28, 2010

My "Leave it to Beaver" pot roast and GOLD for Canada!

My Red Mittens standing on guard for thee...

Our Golden moment on hockey, Crosby shoots he scores!

The Closing ceremonies are a few minutes away and I am prepping my Leave it to Beaver Pot Roast....so tasty, so easy and so retro.

Tested and served for years...a Humble Bungalow staple.

Brown roast in oil in a heavy pot with a tight fitting lid.
 I like Le Creuset.

Mix together: 
1/4 cup wine vinegar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp. soy sauce (I use Braggs), 
2 tbsp. worchestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp. garlic, and 1/2 tsp. dry Colman's mustard
( I omit the salt suggested in the recipe)
Pour over roast and put the lid on.

There is not much liquid but if you have a heavy pan this is all you need.

Simmer 

2 hours
Enjoy the delicious aroma while this cooks.

After 2 hours, remove roast to carving board and cover with foil, let rest 5-10 minutes before carving.

I like to serve this with mashed potatoes and vegetables.  
I use the cooking liquid as a sauce on the potatoes.
I mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch in a small amount of water in a dish and then whisk it into the pan until heated through, serve!

It's pot roast night in the Humble Bungalow...the Hostess is taking it easy and watching the Olympic Closing Ceremonies!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Just 2 more sleeps sweetheart!


OK, I admit it I am excited!

There has been such an excitement in the air at school, a BUZZ...
I will be adding to that buzz with a bit of sugar...Valentine hearts for all students who remember to bring their library cards today!

The Vancouver 2010 Olympics are about to commence... the Opening Ceremonies are scheduled for 4pm PST and Mr. HB is setting up the PVR to record.

Who will light the torch?

Will it be Wayne Gretzky?

In my humble opinion, I feel that if the athletes have made it this far they are all winners.

Good Luck to all!


Happy Valentime's!

 Hearts....

Shiny red shoes, flowers...


Enjoy your weekend!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Canada is HOSTING and I think we might need mittens!




Go Canada Go!

I promised photos....



I'll be clapping when we win....and even if we don't.
After all, I am a good sport.




These mittens are lined and very warm, AND I have my new red Mee Too kitten heels....on the other hand,  I could use some red boots, maybe those Hunters that I have been lusting after...and Valentine's Day is on the horizon!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Bring on the weekend...


Crazed vintage pudding mould.

Crazy busy day.
I am home at last, busy day at school today in the library. We are gearing up for the Olympics and decorating the space in RED and WHITE with flags and posters and themed books. It looks a little over the top and we still have balloons to inflate and streamers.
Our new big screen TV is installed and we will be televising the Olympic coverage during the games so that students will not miss out when they are at school.
I purchased Olympic mittens to show my support and enthusiasm...it will be very challenging to type and circulate books at the computer...they did not have fingerless gloves!

I hope that the weekend has something wonderful in store for you.
I am planning to let the weekend unfold as it may...no plans at present.
R&R for sure!