Sunday, January 3, 2010

SUNDAY STILLS CHALLENGE - FOOD

Let's start off with a shot of Banana Bread pudding made at the Carlton Four Seasons Restaurant..does anyone have a recipe for this?



The kitchen at Skoog Farm is always open....

Come on in!



Here are the two Swedish chefs preparing Korv (Swedish sausage) for this past Christmas.

The skins are stuffed with a mixture of mashed potatoes, onions, barley, beef and pork.

I think Randy and Gary are in awe of themselves!!!


When Ariana was here, she made Johnny Cake (corn bread). Who doesn't love that hot out of the oven?


How about a little Chicken French...


Did you ever make "Apple Pan Dowdy?" It's a one crust apple pie made in a frying pan (baked in the oven).

Serve it up with some real whipped cream...


While we were Christmas shopping, Jenny and I went to PF Changs for lunch
I had a delicious hot and sour soup.

Then we split lettuce wraps (filled with chicken, mushrooms, green onions and water chestnuts in a fabulous sauce).


Meanwhile back at the Ranch, one of our staples is homemade vegetarian sauce on pasta


When we have veggie burgers I roast potatoes, onions, beets and carrots.


Don't you love breakfast for dinner? Bacon, homefries with onions, scrambled eggs and toast.


And then there are the 200 meatballs we made for Christmas Eve. The secret ingredient is apple sauce to keep them nice and moist...also, bake no hotter than 320 degrees.


Fruit....everyday.


That goes for salads too.


Made with greens or just fruit!


Soup made with leftover ham and cabbage....mine has a sweet and sour flavor to it.


Apples and oranges....oranges and apples. Snack time.


We still have a lot of Christmas cookies. Arlene made these.


Remember those 200 meatballs...we had so many I froze a couple of batches. Used some last night to have our old standby....


Can you tell I love to cook? This challenge is going to make us all hungry!

To see more shots of food from all around the world, visit: http://sundaystills.wordpress.com
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19 comments:

  1. SherriJanuary 3, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    OMG, now I am starving. Beautiful pics.

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  2. BrendaJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    The Apple Pan Dowdy looks delicious. My husband loves baked potato wedges! And he used to make sausage like that while working in college. Delicious! Now I am hungry!

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  3. MichaelaJanuary 3, 2010 at 4:17 AM

    That was lots of food! And it all looked so delicious!!! :)
    Gott Nytt År!!!

    Michaela

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Now I'm hungry - better go eat!

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  5. GailJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Stunning photos!

    My favorite, still, is the header, maybe because the subject is so close to my heart or just because it is so darn good.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    OMG!! I feel like I've just been to a smorgsbord!! You look like a fabulous cook, and it looks like Gary does his share as well. I'd love a taste of everything please! :)

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  7. Rhonda StansberryJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Wow, you must be one amazing cook! I've already had breakfast, but could go for some of those meatballs!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    You have won the challenge. I feel hungry now. Beautiful meals !

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  9. colleenJanuary 3, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Yep I am now officially hungry again!

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  10. flowerweaverJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    It looks like the Skoog family eats well!

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  11. Laughing Orca RanchJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Ummmmm, will you please adopt me?

    I can only imagine how wonderful your kitchen smells all the time filled with all those delicious foods!
    Your family is so lucky to have you to cook for them :)


    ~Lisa

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  12. TraceyJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    I think I need that apple dish needs to come to my house.

    I think it may ALL need to come to my house! Yum!

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  13. ShirleyJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    My daughter did a meatball dish with a bottle of bbq sauce and a jar of huckleberry jam that was delicious! I usually fry the meatballs- next time I'll do them in the oven.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Yum----How late is the restaurant open? Sara

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    This is the good life!
    Delicious!

    Uri

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  16. thecrazysheepladyJanuary 3, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Now I REALLY want to invite myself for a visit on my next trip to the Finger Lakes! :-) Great pics too - good light.

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  17. EdJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    I'm full!! Love the song Mad World from Donnie Darko..:-)

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  18. Far Side of FiftyJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    I wish I lived next door so I could get some lessons! I do dishes with great finesse however! All your photos looked just yummy..your family must really love coming to your kitchen! I watched the big old White House Garden Challenge too..I always wish they would choose a real person..Like me..to be one of the judges! I watch lots of shows on the Food Channel..but I still am just a struggling cook:(

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  19. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Lori, I am blown away by the wonderful job you have done on this blog. Love the photos, the music and the commentary. I am so very impressed but than always have been by you. Sharen

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