spring has finally arrived
Walking on the  Green Way is great... All the ladies are back from their travels and winter vacations.   Skiing is finished..now time for some serious hiking!!!!
I will be announcing some great hikes that I tested out in the winter.. Have to wait until the trails are dried up enough!!!

Here's a couple  of new recipes... I tried them out & they are great

CARIBBEAN BEEF STEW
l kg. beef stew
drizzle of oil
1 large onion
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
1 clove garlic
1 Cup water
1/4  Cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. molasses
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup  cold water

Brown meat in drizzle of oil,  throw in crock pot
Sautee onion, celery, carrots.. throw in crock pot
Deglaze pan with water, soy sauce, molasses, vinegar, pepper
Add to crock pot...Cook on low for about 6 - 8 hours.
When meat is tender,  combine water, cornstarch  and  add to  crock
pot,  cover   and  cook until thickened.
Serve with rice or potatoes.

LAREDO BEEF STEW

1 kg. beef stew meat
drizzle  of oil
1 large onion
 4 carrots
2 stalks celery
6 or more mushrooms... the more the merrier
1- 3 cloves of garlic
7 oz. tomato sauce... I just throw the whole  can in
3 tbsp. brown sugar
3 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. salt... I usually omit this
1/2  tsp. pepper

Trim meat, brown in drizzle of oil.. throw in crock pot
Add chopped veggies, garlic,  cook for a few minutes. throw in crock pot.
Put tomato sauce, etc. in crock pot.  Cook on low for  6 - 8  hours or until meat  and veggies are done.
Serve with rice or potatoes