Have you heard of ooVoo

Are you looking for a great way to do video calling for free?  Are you looking for an alternative to Skype? Do you have the new EVO or other Android phone that is not supported in Skype? We have found ooVoo to be a great app. 

 My daughter and her husband just bought the new EVO Android Phones through Sprint.  One of the great things about the phones is the video chat capability, but Skype does not support the EVO.  So a quick google yesterday found a fantastic forum that recommended  ooVoo. 

ooVoo was easy to download on the phone and a desktop, and within minutes we were video chatting, for free.  The set-up was easy as could be, and connection was FAST.  We are so pleased with the quality, speed, and EVO support.

Need another reason to try it, they also are supportive of the military and have a program that give a coupon for discounted calling minutes for military personnel. 

If you want an alternative or an additional way to video chat, then try ooVoo. 


OK I can't quit without saying - Try ooVoo for your EVO! 

Cape Canaveral, History and Light House

So it has been a while since I have talked with a great friend of ours, Sonny Witt.  And today, as in every year, we call him to wish him HAPPY BIRTHDAY.  You see, it's always easy to remember his birthday - Ground Hog Day!!  And what a surprise, he's been very busy writing a book that is now complete.


                       DRAWN TO THE LIGHT

We have always loved to go to The Cape, there is so much History,  you can feel the people that have stepped foot in the area if you take the time and listen.  Sonny has done a superb job, not only with the book, but his work at preserving the history that we cannot lose.   Follow the Link to reserve your signed copy.  You will not be disappointed. 

Punta Gorda Weekend FUN

There's loads to do in Punta Gorda this weekend.  Thanks to EVERYTHING PUNTA GORDA you can find out what's happening in one easy place, not just this weekend but ongoing.

This weekend the 1st Annual Festa Italia at Lashley Park and Warbird Weekend at the Punta Gorda Airport. Don't miss out.  The weather is supurb. 

Worden Farms Wednesday at Fishermans Village

Worden Farms is a fantastic Organic Farm in Punta Gorda, FL.  Every Wednesday they are at Fisherman's Village with wonderful fruits and veggies.  Here is today's pics.




Carrots Onions and Romanesco                              Baby Bok Choi


SO WHAT IS ON OUR MENU THIS WEEK???

Pickled Beets - Just boil your beets whole, when fork tender take them out to cool.  Once cool, either slice or cube and place in a glass or plastic container with a lid.  Add 1 tsp. of sugar and cover the beets with cider vinegar and ice cold water.  I like about half and half, but you can add more vinegar or water to your taste.  Let sit refrigerated 24 hours.  Eat alone or use in salads.

Cooked Beet Greens - Cut stems off the beet greens, wash well.  Place in a pot that is large enough to hold all of the greens, add about a cup of water, cover and cook till tender.  Serve alone with a splash of vinegar and a sprinkle of salt.  You can also drain them well, add a splash of vinegar and olive oil and toss with some nice crispy bacon that has been diced.

Veggie stir fry - Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Onion, Romanesco, and Carrots chop all into bite  size pieces.  Heat oil in a wok or large pan.  Add above veggies and cook 5 minutes stirring so they wont burn.  Add IRON CHEF Sesame Ginger Sauce and stir well.  Cook another 3 minutes.  Add Baby Bok Choi, and stir till tender.  Adjust seasoning by adding pepper and or red pepper flakes.  Serve over brown rice.

Caesar Salad - Tear lettuce into a large bowl.  Drizzle with your favorite Caesar Dressing.  Top with shavings of Parmesan cheese.

Garlic Cheese Bread - To go along with the Caesar Salad.  1/2 cup softened butter or margarine and mix in a heaping Tablespoon of roasted garlic (from an earlier post) and 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese.  Slice a great bread into 1 inch slices.    Spread mixture on the bread.  Place on a cookie sheet.  Broil in the oven till the top browns. (Don't do like I do and forget it and burn the top.)

Stuffed Bell Peppers - Choose a pot the size that will fit the # of bell peppers that you will be cooking.  Put about 1 1/2 inches of water in the bottom of the pan. Wash Bell Peppers.  Cut the tops off the bell peppers, making sure you cut enough off as you will be putting them back on when you steam them.  Clean out the inside of the bell pepper.  Set the peppers aside.  Cook hamburger with diced onion, add salt and pepper to taste, and any other seasonings you like.  Stuff Bell Peppers with hamburger Place the tops back on and secure with tooth picks, set in pot, bring water  to a boil.  Decrease heat to medium, cover and cook 30 minutes.  Remove Stuffed Bell Peppers to a plate and serve.  





6 weeks to a wedding - Thanks 7 - PORTOFINO continued

The food at the wedding was fantastic but the item that stole the entire show was the PRALINE BACON.  YES - I DID SAY PRALINE BACON.   And thanks to NOLACUISINE.com I have found a recipe that is the closest to what we had. 




Photo from NOLACUISINE.COM

Follow this LINK for the recipe.  The staff at the PORTOFINO cut the bacon into bite size pieces, which were perfect for appetizers.  Do you want something unusual for an appetizer?  Then this is it.

 



6 weeks to a wedding - Thanks 7 - PORTOFINO continued

The PORTOFINO had just completed a down stairs patio and bar area that worked perfectly for the reception.  This are was also much more private for us all. 

We wanted a very simple dinner set up and we did not have a huge number of guests.   Pat pre set the tables for us since the reception and appetizers started immediately after the ceremony.  Notice that she thought a head and since we were outdoors she turned the plates and the water goblets over so they would not get dusty or sandy. 

The view of the water was grand.  Pat also did a fantastic job setting up the table for Nick and Shannon.

6 weeks to a wedding - Thanks 7 - PORTOFINO continued

The PORTOFINO has a small beach area just perfect for a wedding.  Right on the water with some palm trees and a perfect spot for sunset photos.  I was so happy that the weather was perfect that afternoon.

The beach area was such a beautiful place for the ceremony.