DIY Roasted Red Peppers

Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons.  I love the cooler weather to wear sweaters/hoodies, the leaves changing colors, pumpkin beers, pumpkin breads, and the list continues...

I also love the thought that red peppers go on sale for 10 for $10, because this gives me a chance to make roasted red peppers to last me all winter to add to meals.  It's also a great gift idea.  So, I decided to make some for my BFF Kori.  Here is a step by step tutorial with pictures:

 

Roasted Red Peppers

Preheat oven to broil.

Lightly coat the peppers with a coat of vegetable oil and put on a pan.

Place in the oven and keep a close eye on them, turning them when they become charred.

Once charred on all sides and tender, remove and immediatley place in a glass bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and leave for 15-20 minutes. 

After 15-20 minutes, peel away skin (using a paper towel helps), and take out seeds, stem and ribs.  I like to cut them where the ribs are.  Finally, store in an air tight container. Fill container most of the way with olive oil.

I put mine in a Mason Jar and used a decorative cupcake liner, added a tag, and there's my gift!

FYI- A pint size Mason Jar will only hold about 3 average sized peppers. 

Celebrating Veteran's Day

Today marks the holiday in observing our Veterans.  I am thankful to all of the Veterans. For without them who knows just where we would be.

I thank the men and women serving today, I thank the men and woman who plan to serve in the future, I thank the men and women who have served in the past and I especially thank the men & women that paid the ultimate price for this country. Thank You and God Bless You.

Both of my grandfather's served in the military. 

My grandpa Bill was in the Korean War.  After he passed away (not from serving- medical issues), my grandma gave me one of his dogtags. 

My other grandpa Ron served in the Navy.  He went when he was 17 years old and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. 

On a side note, Kit-Kat won the Candy Bar Election!