Sunday, April 10, 2016

BEST POTATO SALAD & FINDING FREE BOOKS

THE BEST POTATO SALAD RECIPE

SERVES: 8

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

COOK TIME: 12 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 32 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 pounds mixed fingerling potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. pickle juice
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 cup peas, cooked and drained
  • 1 cup corn, cooked, cut off the cob
  • 8 slices fully cooked bacon, chopped in large pieces
  • 1/2 cup bread and butter pickles, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red sweet peppers
  • 1/4 cup chives

DIRECTIONS:




Bring water to boil in a large pot; add in 1 Tbsp. of salt plus the chopped potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for abut 10-12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain well.
In a small bowl, make the dressing by adding the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, sugar, and garlic. Mix together and set aside.
Cook the peas and corn and allow to cool. Chop the bacon, pickles, celery, sweet peppers, and chives.


Toss the potatoes gently with the dressing; allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
Add in the remaining ingredients; salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss until mixed together.

Hugs to the Reluctant Entertainer
I've seen a ton of potato salad recipes, but this one has to be the most creative.  I haven't tried it yet, but it sure looks like a keeper. On a side note, this recipe is frequently shared and raved about on Pinterest. Of course, you know I love my spices, so feel free to add lots of cayenne pepper or jalapenos to kick it up a notch. *heh*


BOOKS  
If you're a book fanatic like me, you won't mind hunting for that perfect story.  It may be on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble or in your local library.  Every once in awhile, you may even find that perfect treasure where you least expect it.  This site is for those who like to use Kindle, Nook or other computer devices to read.  Be sure to visit  https://www.freebooksy.com, where you can get notified daily or weekly about new books.


http://www.baen.com/categories/free-library.html - Baen is actually a very large ebookstore, but it allows reader to read many of their novels for FREE, and they have many newly released titles.  Visit their site and start downloading today!



Top Shelf Book Club bills itself as the largest on-line book club, and you can get thousands of downloaded books that will amaze you.  Some of their authors include Sylvia Day, Anderson Cooper and J.R. Ward to name a few.  Sign up for free so you can get notified when new novels are ready to download.  http://topshelfbook.org/ 

                                                                         



If you're looking for new and exciting topics, plenty of bloggers are participating in the A through Z Challenge this month.  Lately, I'm lucky if I can get two blogs done a week, (lol)so this isn't one I'll be joining, however, I do take the time to check out new blogs to meet new friends, view other opinions, or check out new authors.  If you can, get out there to say hello.

Earlier today I watched Cinderella with Cate Blanchett, and one of the quotes that touched my heart was, "Have courage and be kind". Great words to live by.


p.s. - Remember my friend who I've known for 30+ years who we never thought would get married?  Well, he did it by golly, and I can't tell you how thrilled, proud and happy I am for him and his beautiful bride.  In addition to that, he visited the Grammy's this year as a voting member AND his songwriting skills  with a phenomenal artist.  Can you tell that this was his year? Kudos and HUGE hugs to my friend Raymond.  You got it done!

24 comments:

  1. Thanks Ro for the appreciation. You've been a great friend through the years. As well, I enjoy reading your blog. Best Wishes!!

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    1. You're quite welcome, Raymond and you know I wish you the best, alway Hugs...!

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  2. Yummy recipe (yay!), and free books! Thank you!

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    1. Looks good, huh? Yay to FREE books to add to our pile!

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  3. Woe!!! Your friend knows how to live it up big when he decides to do something! Congratulations to him on both his marriage (most important) and the Grammy's!!!

    That potato salad recipe sound interesting. I've never made potato salad with so many ingredients!!!

    Have a great day, RO :}

    Hugs
    Jan

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    1. Raymond is a great friend, and yes this potato salad sure has a lot going on! Hugs...

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  4. That sounds like a very inventive potato salad recipe.

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    1. I thought so, too Mary! Lots of ingredients!

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  5. There's hope for me yet! My future husband is just a Tinder away!! lol

    I'm so damned hungry, I skipped lunch and the salad sounds so so so good right now

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    1. Oh no, girl! Not Tinder!!!! (lol) I'm getting ready to fry some spicy chicken. Hugs...

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  6. thanks for the recipe, Ro and the tips where to get some free books. Hahah. God knows I don't need more books, but hey. Who can say no to that?

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    1. I'm always looking for ways to find new books Joyous Joy, and these seem interesting. But, like you, I should NOT be adding to the pile! (lol)

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  7. Man, potato salad is a LOT of work, isn't it?! I'll just go by Fresh Market and buy theirs.

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    1. Stephanie you are so right! I need to be hanging out with you! (lol) Hugs..

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  8. Congratulations to your friend! The potato salad recipe sounds absolutely amazing. I love fingerling potatoes and the spice and bacon makes this one sound extra delicious.

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    1. You can never go wrong with bacon, right? (lol) Hugs...

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  9. Congrats to your friend Ro. The recipe looks good. I usually make my grandmothers german potato salad recipe, but this looks great too!

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    1. Getting recipes from grandmothers is always phenomenal and tasty!

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  10. free books, yes, but sadly reading on a screen is something I like doing...

    have a lovely day.

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    1. Hope your day is awesome, too Lissa! Hugs...

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  11. Ohhh! That really is some awesome news about your friend! Tell him congrats form us! That is a HUGE deal...THE GRAMMYS?? WOW. Just. AMAZEEBALLSS! And YASSS to free books! You can never go wrong with that! :)

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    1. Hey There Kool Keionda! I will definitely pass on that congrats! Pics are all over his page. (lol) Ditto on FREE books for our piles, right?! Hugs...

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  12. That salad has a LOT going on! Yay for your friend. That's awesome :D

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    1. I know, right? I love anything potato related! Hugs...RO
      Sorry for the late response.(lol)

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