April 9, 2013 Fishing in St. Joe Port

Sunny Sky Rainbow

Dave's Black Drum Fish

Shrimp Boat

Before spending the day out on George and Kathy's boat, we went to their home for breakfast.  George's friend sent him a new recipe called Bacon Cheddar Puffs.  We were delighted to try the new recipe with them.  Yummy!  It's a keeper recipe for sure.  Kathy served it with a bowl of mixed fresh fruit which was perfect.  I definitely plan to make this, especially when traveling.

BACON CHEDDAR PUFFS

1 cup milk

1/4 cup butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

8 slices bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled

1/2 tsp onion salt or onion powder

1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1.  Combine milk & butter in medium saucepan.

2.  Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until butter melts & mixture is simmering.

3.  Add flour, stir until mixture forms a ball.

4.  Remove from heat.

5.  Beat in 1 egg at a time until mixture is smooth.

6.  Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well.

7.  Drop heaping teaspoons of mixture onto greased baking sheet.

8.  Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

9.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes approximately 36 puffs!

Dave, George and Kathy enjoyed some successful fishing out by the St. Joe Bridge.  Like I mentioned before, I am not a fisherman (yet).  I enjoy getting out on the water.  I am the official boat shrimp girl.  Ha!  I keep busy getting them live shrimp for their bait.  They were getting a lot of bites and losing a lot of shrimp.  Dave was happy with the Black Drum that he caught and George and Kathy reeled in some big daddy fish - Red fish & black drum.  Dave's fish looked a little small next to their fish but he was happy to have finally caught a black drum.    

Kathy brought some great veggie dip that she made.  It is so good and very different from any dips I have ever tried before.  Here is her recipe, if you would like to make it for yourself.

Kathy's Veggie Dip

2 bars cream cheese

5 beef bouillon cubes

1/2 cup boiling water

Dissolve 5 bouillon cubes in 1/2 cup boiling water.  Blend together with cream cheese.  Serve with veggies or chips!