Friday, August 31, 2012

Labor Day!

The first Labor Day was held in 1882.  It is held annually on the first Monday of September.  It was started as a way to celebrate the many labor forces that contribute to the U.S. economy.  In the U.S., we use Labor Day as a day of rest, for those end of summer trips. 

Have a fun and safe Labor Day!

Friday, August 24, 2012

Eat Like a Mechanic!

Margarita Pizza on the Grill


Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh pizza dough
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 4  plum tomatoes, sliced
  • .25 teaspoons salt
  • .25 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • .5 cups sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
  • Prepare outdoor grill for covered, direct grilling on medium-low.
  • Cut dough into 4 equal pieces. On one end of oiled cookie sheet, with fingertips, spread and flatten 1 piece of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. (Edge does not need to be even.) On same cookie sheet, repeat with another piece of dough. Repeat with a second oiled cookie sheet and remaining dough.
  • Place all 4 pieces of dough, oiled side down, on hot grill grate. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until grill marks appear on underside (dough will stiffen and puff).
  • With tongs, turn crusts over. Working quickly, arrange one-fourth of mozzarella, one-fourth of tomatoes, salt, and pepper on each crust. Cover grill and cook pizzas 3 to 4 minutes longer or until undersides are evenly browned and cooked through.
  • Transfer to cutting board; sprinkle tops of pizzas with basil, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Cut into wedges. Makes 4 servings.
  • From Goodhousingkeeping.com

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Not feeling it?

If your cars A/C system is not blowing as cold as before it can probably fixed quickly and inexpensively by changing your cabin air filter.  The new cabin air filter can make all the difference in what your A/C feels like.  It's important to change it more often if you live in a dusty area.  You'll also be breathing in cleaner air too!