Kelowna Walking Ladies

2011-09-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

Maple Salmon

1/3 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup real maple syrup

salmon fillets..I cut up into individual serving pieces about 2 " wide
Marinate fish up to 48 hours

place on large cookies sheet covered with parchment paper
Grind fresh fepper on top..lots of it

Roast in oven 500 degrees for aprox 7 mins. until just done...watch carefully
Do not over cook

Maple Salad Dressing

2011-09-19T19:07:00.000-07:00

Fabulous Maple Salad Dressing (from the Eastern Townships in Quebec of course)

1/2 cup real Maple Syrup

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoon grainy mustard

1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

S & P to taste

Fall walking

2010-11-02T21:03:00.000-07:00

Fall walking has begun....we had a great turnout for our ladies lunch held @ The Harvest Golf Club...fabulous day & great food...Some fab. pictures were taken....

Recipes

2010-05-18T21:10:00.000-07:00

TURKEY BURGERS

1/4 cup onions chopped fine

1/2 cup celery chopped fine

3 granny smith apples , peeled and chopped fine...

sautee the above ingredients & let cool...

Add:

4 pounds ground turkey breast

1 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. pepper (or to taste)

2 tsp. chipotle tabasco sauce

1 lemon juiced & grated for zest

1/2 bunch parsely chopped

1/4 cup major grey chutney

I use about 2/3 Cup of mixure..make into patties & wrap in plastic wrap.. I then freeze them

B.B.Q about 8-9 mins each side & let sit for 5 min. (covered in foil)

Serve with more Major Grey Chutney, or honey mustard or whatever!!!

Queen Elizabeth Cake

2010-05-18T21:01:00.000-07:00

1 c. finely cut dates well packed
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
put all of the above ingredients in a large pot & simmer till dates are thoroughly soft
Let cool
Add 1/4 c. oil, 3/4 c. sugar.. 1 egg. 1 tsp. vanilla......mix well
sift in another bowl:
1 1/2 C. al-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt...
Add to date mixture..... mix well....Bake @ 350 degrees ( 9" x 9" pan) for 35 - 40 mins.

Icing:

3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. cream
5 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 cup coconut
Mix all together in pot, bring just to a boil
spread on warm cake & place under broiler till bubbly...WATCH CAREFULLY
ENJOY

2010-05-18T20:55:00.000-07:00

Well, it certainly has been awhile since I last posted.. it was a beautiful day yesterday and today on the Mission Green Way...

Lots of us ladies have been using the ever popular walking poles.

We are trying to do a hike somewhere special every Friday morning...

So far we have gone to Kuiper's Peak..was a lovely hike up to the top of the peak and down the valley and up the hill again.

Walking Jan. 4.2010

2009-12-29T09:44:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a good Christmas..Not much walking between the holidays.
We will be back walking Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 @ tne Ecco centre...see everyone then.

Here's a great recipe for the holiday's

2009-12-19T14:49:00.000-08:00

This is a very festive recipe and so easy..Make it & get raves!!!

6-8 boneless chicken breasts (I cut them in half if they are very large)

1 1/2 Cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 box stove top stuffing..chicken flavour

1 can of whole cranberry sauce

Spray large baking pan with Pam

Place chicken in pan in one layer

Cover chicken with the cheese

Cook stuffing as per package and sprinkle over the chicken & cheese

Spoon cranberry sauce over top & cover with aluminium foil

BAKE 1 - 1 1/2 hours until tender. Cover can be removed for last half hour

2009-12-13T14:45:00.000-08:00

Brownies

1/2 Cup butter
2 x 1 oz. unsweetended chocolate baking squares, cut-up
1 1/2 Cups brown sugar packed
2 large eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 Cup flour
3/4 Cup chopped walnuts (I use pecans)

Melt butter & chocolate in medium sauce pan over LOW heat, stirring often (don't leave unattended)..Remove from heat
Stir in brown sugar, add egg & vanilla, stir vigorously
Add flour & nuts. stir just to moisten
Turn into greaed 9 in. X 9 in. pan. BAKE in 350 degree oven for about 25 mins. or until wooden pick comes out clean...DO NOT overbake Remove from oven.

Immediatley....At this point I sprinkle chocolate chips on top so they melt & then spread them all over..
Presto..instant choc. icing with no effort at all.

Cut into 36 squares... Enjoy!!!

2009-12-13T14:35:00.000-08:00

IRENE'S Hungarian Chicken

Spice 6 chicken thighs cut in half with garlic & seasoning salt
-pound to 1/2" thick with mallet
-dip in flour on both sides
-saute in oil till golden, (both sides) remove from pan
-in same pan sautee 1 large diced onion, 1/2 green, & 1/2 red pepper diced, 1 fresh diced tomato, 2 chopped cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon paprika & 2 cups diced canned tomatoes..boil for a few minutes, return chicken to pan stir, add a lid & simmer for 20 Mins. or until chicken is tender, adding a bit of water if needed....should be a nice thick sauce.

You can use veal or pork tenderloin & recipe can be doubled, but only use 1 TBSP. of the paprika

it's been awhile

2009-12-13T14:30:00.000-08:00

Well it certainly has been awhile since the last post was done..It's been a successful walking year with a good turn out of ladies on most of our walks..

A great lunch was had by all at Rachelle's house...yum..yum.. the pot luck was great..

Time to get out those yak-traks...as it's snowing now and the trails could get very slippery..

As usual recipes were requested and I am going to post a few..let me know if I have left any out..

2008-10-06T15:32:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Fay I managed to get this far and to finally put out this "Good for you" recipe. It keeps well and moist and freezes too.
Fibre Feast Loaf.
125ml boiling water 1/2 cup
250ml raisins 1 cup
1 egg, beaten 1
250ml brown sugar 1 cup
250 ml buttermilk 1 cup
250ml whole wheat flour 1 cup
250ml rolled oats 1 cup
250ml high fibre cereal (I use fibre 1) 1 cup
50ml wheat germ 1/4 cup
7ml baking soda 1 1/2 tsp.
2ml salt 1/2 tsp
125ml applesauce 1/2 cup (not in the recipe but I've always added for a more moist loaf)

1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C)
2. Lightly oil a 1.5L (8" x 4") loaf pan with non stick spray.
3. In a large bowl, pour boiling water over raisins and leave to cool.
4. When cool, add egg, sugar and buttermilk.
5. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
6. Stir dry ingredients into raisin mixture untill well blended.
7. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake 45 - 50 minutes, or until loaf tests done.
Makes 16 slices.

ENJOY

Margaret

What's with this weather ???

2008-06-09T19:13:00.000-07:00

Nice to see everyone out this a.m. great to see Margaret out & about..
There is talk of going to walk at the waterfront on Friday mornings at 9:00

Also on Canada Day we should wear something that says 'Canada'..

We will have to decide when to where it.. July 1st is a Tuesday this year...

Will keep you posted..... any suggestions ???...

What a great day

2008-04-22T13:51:00.000-07:00

Nice to see everyone out enjoying the great weather!! Here's another great recipe to go with the Moroccan Chicken.
MOROCCAN ORANGE SALAD
Vinaigrette
3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp. dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp. liquid honey
1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 glove garlic, minced
1 small serrano pepper, seeded & minced
1 tsp. finely graed orange zest
SALAD
8 cups lightly packed arugula leaves
3 large navel oranges, peeled & sliced 1/4"
1/2 small red onion sliced thin
1/2 cup majool dates, pitted & slivered
1/4 cup Moroccan black olives
1/3 cup unsalted natural pistachios, chopped coarse

In small jar put all vinaigrette ingredients & shake well
Line large platter with arugula..artly arrange other stuff on top, drizzle with dressing..garnish with
pistachios
Makes 8 servings

Sunshine

2008-04-12T20:18:00.000-07:00

Finally some nice weather....hope every one is out enjoying the day

Moroccan Chicken

2008-04-12T20:11:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 # boneless chicken thighs
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic..minced
2 cups salsa
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. cumin

Brown chicken in oil, place in baking dish
Sautee onion, garlic, spoon over chicken
Combine salsa, water, raisins, honey, cumin, cinnamon
Pour over chicken, cover & bake 1 hour @ 325 oven
Garnish with 1/2 cup toasted almonds
Serve with rice or couscous...serves 4

is it really spring???

2008-03-31T15:38:00.000-07:00

Hi ladies...what about this weather? from my view here it is pretty cruddy out there...snow and all.....hope it is nicer tomorrow..we could all use some sunshine in our lives... Hope to see you all out on Tues.. Oh I forgot to mention the great lunch and equally good turnout that we had at Duffers on the 14th of March..thanks Margaret...

Easter Bunnies

2008-03-22T19:25:00.001-07:00

This is some pics of our walk along Mission Greenway from Lakeshore rd..a whole lot of bunnies hopping up the bunny trail... We got quite a few comments...afterwards we all went for coffee at Fezziwigs, wearing our "ears" of course

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2007-12-31T11:03:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year
Hope to see everyone out Jan. 2 to walk off all those holiday treats

Walking Schedule for January 2008

2007-12-26T14:18:00.000-08:00

Walks start on Wednesday, January 2nd.

Monday and Wednesday Weekly Meetup:
Meet at 8:50 AM at the Mission Creek Park ECCO Centre Kiosk. Leave for the walk at 9:00 AM sharp. Walks typically last for one hour. Don't forget to bring water!

Tuesday & Thursday Weekly Meetup:
Mission Creek Linear Park at Lakeshore
3929 Lakeshore Road (Creekside Pub)
Meet at 8:50 AM, leave for walk at 9:00 AM sharp. (Typical one hour walks as usual)

Hope to see you all there!

Welcome to the Walking Ladies Blog!

2007-12-26T13:40:00.000-08:00

Here it is the first post at our new virtual home, the Kelowna Walking Ladies Blog.
This is a test picture. Any ideas on topics and news would be greatly appreciated.
Feel free to comment when and where appropriate.