The Crane Family: PHILMONT

Friday, September 5, 2008

PHILMONT

Spencer and Cordell headed off this summer to Philmont for scouts. They came back in one piece after about 11o miles of hiking over 12 days. Spencer was the crew chief for the group. What a great experience, something they will always remember!! Spencer insisted (and would again) on carrying a portable fan with him on the hike..his only luxary!! The food was not great and Spencer couldn't care if he saw another piece of jerky again!! I do not think I have ever in my life seen such dirty clothes!! Definitely put the wash machine to the test!! Their favorite view was "Tooth of Time" and they both enjoyed the rock climbing!

2 comments:

Rachel said...: Amazing how much dirt these scouts bring home isn't it?; September 5, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Tami Allred said...: Only REAL MEN go on such an adventure!! Heard Spencer was a wonderful crew leader.; September 12, 2008 at 3:24 PM

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Favorite Family Recipe

Chicken Pot Pie

Pastry: 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/3 c soft butter
Mix all the above together with a fork, cutting in the
butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle with water and toss with fork until moist.
Press into a ball and then roll out.

Chicken Mixture: 1 carrot, sliced 2 potatoes, diced
Cook these until soft.
You need 2 cups of chicken...cooked and diced
You will also need 1/2 cup frozen peas

While the above ingredients are cooking, you can make the
following sauce.
1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1 c chicken broth
1 cup milk 1 tsp. thyme 1 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper

Melt butter in medium or large saucepan. Add flour and cook over medium heat...about 1 min, stirring constantly. Add broth, milk and seasonings slowly and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until thickened.

Stir in peas, chicken, carrot and potatoes. Pour into a 10" pie pan. Lay pastry on top, brush lightly with milk.

Bake in 450 degree over for about 20 minutes. Pastry should be golden brown in color.

Pumpkin Bran Muffins

2 c all-bran cereal 1 tsp gound cloves
1 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp salt
1 can pumpkin 1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 c oil 1/4 t ground allspice
2 tbsp orange juice
2 eggs
2 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon

Mix cereal and buttermilk and let stand 5 min. Add pumpkin, oil, orange juice and eggs, blend well. Mix flour, 1 1/2 c sugar baking powder and baking soda, spices and salt; mix well.
**this batter can be baked immediately or stored in a tightly covered container in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Oven temp: 400 degrees
Grease muffin cups or line with baking cups. Fill cups 3/4 full of mix. Sprinkle each with a little brown sugar Bake at 400 for about 15-18 min.

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Friday, September 5, 2008

PHILMONT

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