Sunsets

I love this place.

My in-laws home is on the sound here in Fort Walton Beach,
and their dock is one of the most relaxing places for me to be.


David likes to fish, whether he ever catches one or not.

Stephen loves to try to fish, but his abilities are not there...but the spirit is.

That doesn't mean he is not loving this...or Dexter...

Carmen just likes to come and just sit about...and why not?

And, no she is not a senior in High School...

she is wearing my graduating 1984 shirt. ha.
She actually wears it to school. I am honored.

A boy and his dog.

Me...I love to sit and take pictures of everyone including Dexter (our dog).

And something happens with the sunset...it constantly changes...

And as the night ends...we are given this...

Nice.

Crawfish Pie

Once - way too long ago...
ha.
I made this pie for my friend Leslie for her birthday.
I have given her the recipe so many times - it is sad...so I decided that since I was typing it out anyway...I would blog it. Hopefully, soon, I will make it again.

Crawfish Pie


I used a Pillsbury Crust - roll out kind. I am afraid that I have never made crust.

Filling:


2 Tbs Brandy - but I normally don't use it.

1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup chopped onion
2 tsp. finely minced garlic
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
3 Tbs chopped parsley (flat leaf)
2 Tbs chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (mainly tops)
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 lb crawfish tails (I always get the package kind)

Melt butter over low heat. Add the flour, and cook slowly until it forms a golden roux. Add onion, garlic, green peppers, parsley, celery, green onion, cook until soft. Add the salt, black pepper, cayenne, heavy cream (and if you are using the brandy - now). Mix gently and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat. Add the crawfish, and cook until the tails are tender but still firm.

Line the pie plate with your pie dough...press down. Add filling. Cover with another pie sheet. Press down edges - cut in slits (4-6). Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Yum.

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Ree - is amazing.
I have been following her blog since I have discovered blogging.

So...she does these smartypants quizzes...and it is a riot trying to figure them out. I actually completed one tonight - with David's help! ha.

It was fun...
Check her out.

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Enjoy!