Runzas

Growing up I used to look forward to the rare occasions when my mom would make Runzas. Being that it is an all day affair it didn't happen often. But boy oh boy when it did I was in heaven. She used to double or even triple the recipe and we would eat them for days. She made them the other day and I thought I should take this opportunity to share them with you.

First I will explain what a Runza is. It doesn't sound all that appetizing but TRUST ME they are fantastic. Runzas are a meat and cabbage filled roll. Like I said, doesn't sound all that great. You will just have to try them for your self.

Dough (Grandma Schmidt's Sweet Roll recipe)

1/2 C warm water
2 pkg dry yeast (rapid rise)

1 1/2 C warm milk
1/2 C sugar

2 tsp salt

2 eggs

1/2 C shortening

7-7 1/2 C Flour

Place yeast in warm water and follow directions on packets for activating yeast. Mix all ingredients (except half of the flour) in a large bowl. Slowly add remaining flour until dough is no longer sticky and can be formed into a ball. Knead. Let dough rise to to double size then punch down. Let rise again. Roll dough out into a rectangle with a thickness of 1/4 inch or less. With a pizza cutter or knife cut into 4x6 rectangles. You will have some small pieces fill them too they will just be smaller.

Runzas filling:

2 Lbs ground beef

8 oz shredded cabbage

8 oz chopped onion

1 Tbl Worcestershire

1/4 tsp pepper

2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp savory

1/4 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp seasoning salt

Brown and drain fat from meat. Steam cabbage and onions until slightly under done. Add seasonings and veggies to meat. Mix lightly. Spoon a large spoon full of filling into center of dough. Fold like a package ( bring two corners into the center overlapping, fold remaining corners in) and pinch to seal. Place on baking sheet fold down. Bake at 400 degrees just until lightly golden. then brush lightly with butter.

These have become an absolute favorite among my Stepdad and his hunting and fishing buddies. They ask for them constantly.

Wal-Mart Adventures

So last Saturday I had to make a last minute trip to Wal-Mart on our way out of town. I was in a bit of a hurry and speed walking through the store. Of course there were only two lanes open and I get stuck behind a woman placing her 42 items on the counter at Oh lets say the speed of a 100 year old dying snail. As I am standing there tapping my foot I hear this over the intercom.

"Attention, there are reports of a suspected shoplifter last seen on isle something or other. He is wearing blue jeans a dark hooded sweatshirt and a white hat."

I snickered a little to myself then went back to my all consuming foot tapping. When I saw the check out counter next to me open up I grabbed my 4 items and rushed over there. Sure enough the checker is super cheerful and wants to chat. In my attempt to get out of there as quick as possible I dropped some change. I told her to just keep it, wished her a nice day and proceeded to power walk my way out of the store. So the next thing to happen set me off. It went a little something like this.....

Door security guy: Excuse me mam. Can I see your receipt?

Me: Um.... sure.

Security guy: (grabbing my bag ) Hmm can you open your purse for me as well?

Me: I'm sorry what?

Security guy: Well you seem to be in a hurry to get out of here and you looked suspicious in line.

Me: Really? How about now? Do I look pissed? Because I'm pissed. (yes I actually said that out loud... my mother was so proud)

Security guy: Well, I'm sure you heard the announcement about the shoplifter.

Me: You mean the GUY? Do I look like a guy to you? Am I wearing a hat? NO. Do I have on a dark sweatshirt? NO! Now if you don't mind I would like to get out of here now!

I'm sorry since when is being in a hurry suspicious? Just because I don't feel like taking a leisurely stroll through Wal-mart I am a suspect! I'm sorry that I have better things to do. Meanwhile I am sure the ACTUAL shoplifter strolled right past him while he was busy going through my purse.

Way to go Wal-Mart Security Guy! I hope you get demoted to Creepy Door Greeter Guy... you can't really screw that one up you tard.

Long time no..... type.

Well it seems that our "temporary" lack of Internet has turned into an extended leave of absence. We have yet to decide on a provider or anything Internet related. I am going stir crazy! Which explains why I am in Montana visiting my mom and sneaking away to check up on all my long lost Internet friends. A lot has happened since November but of course now that I have a moment to sit down and tell you all about them they slip my mind.

Kai has turned into a little monster from Hell. I fight the urge daily to smack the smart ass right out of him. On the upside he is really honing his sense of humor.

Kai: Scuse me momma.

Me: Why, what did you do?

Kai: I farted!

Me: You mean you tooted.

** I will explain later **

Kai: Like a horn?

Me: Kind of.. yeah.

Kai: YAY! MY BUTT IS AN INSTRUMENT!

Me:........ great.... can we go back to calling it farting?

Ok now I used to be the kind of mom that rolled her eyes at other moms who used words like bum and toot when talking to their kids.... sorry if you are one of those moms, I now understand. Kai and I were having a nice mother son lunch at a cute little place near our house. The group of older women behind us thought Kai was adorable UNTIL he yelled at the top of his lungs I JUST FARTED! The poor lady who had the misfortune of sitting directly behind him looked at me in total disgust and shook her head. Since then we have tried to tone down the vocabulary and the volume.

Okay, still drawing a blank but here is a quick wrap up...

Everyone is alive and well, still in our rental house, Bear is still quite possibly the dumbest dog on the planet, Kai is Mouthy McMouthy Pants, Brandon still works too hard, I babysit a 2 year old 4 afternoons a week who has a problem with hitting and pushing..... FUN!, Oh, I have something called a Chilazion Cyst in my eyelid that has to be surgically removed.... again FUN!, My house is still always a mess..... yep same old stuff.