“IT’S SO GOOOOD” VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

“IT’S SO GOOOOD” VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

Ingredients:
¼ cup light soy sauce
3 T oil
3 T water
½ tsp ground ginger
1 sliced red bell pepper
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
4 cups cooked rice

Directions:
Heat a wok and add oil. When the oil is moderately hot, add the ginger and stir-fry for
about 30 seconds. Add the peppers and broccoli and stir-fry for about 2 minutes (or until
cooked.) Add the mushrooms and bean sprouts, and continue to stir-fry for another 2
minutes (or until cooked.) Add water as necessary to prevent sticking. Add the cooked
rice and soy sauce and stir-fry for another 2 minutes (or until cooked.) Serve hot. Recipe
serves 4.
Author’s Bio:
Karen Mueller Bryson is a published, produced and award-winning playwright.
She is currently a student in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program inCreative Writing
at Warnborough University in England. Prior to becoming a playwright and novelist,
Karen Mueller Bryson earned a Master’s Degree in Human Development Counseling and
worked for a number of years as a counselor and educator.
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NANNY’S CREAMED POTATOES
Setting the Scene:
From THE MAGIC OF PATCHWORK, we learn about quiltmaking of days ago
and that social event, the quilting bee, when women got together, sewed, chatted, and
enjoyed one another’s food. Even today, quiltmakers gather to sew, learn from one
another, and enjoy each other’s company over tea and goodies. I remember quilting with
my grandmother when I was eight years old, making a quilt for my bed, which I still have
today, even though it’s well worn. Then instead of quilting the quilt, Nanny, my aunt and
a neighbor lady tied the quilt. I was so pleased they allowed me to participate. My
granddaughter, at age ten, has been learning to make a quilt this summer.
Excerpt from The Magic of Patchwork:
The magic of patchwork has captivated women for decades making it one of our
American crafts achieving status as an art form. . .
The Quilting Bee - One of the enjoyable aspects of quiltmaking in days ago was
the quilting bee. The ladies met to put a quilt together after the top had been pieced or
appliquéd. This was one of the social activities in pioneer times. They arrived at the
hostess’ home in the morning, bringing their needles and thread. They spent the day
chatting and quilting. Often they exchanged quilt patterns and displayed samples of a
quilt they were working on. Sometimes the ladies brought pies or cakes and the hostess
prepared a meal. Frequently in the evening, the men folk joined them at the hostess’
home. There would be a supper, perhaps some games and dancing. This was a way new
people in the area got acquainted and long-time residents socialized.
Nanny’s Creamed Potatoes
This very simple dish may have been served for supper at a quilting bee. It made use of
leftover boiled potatoes and was one my grandmother and mother often made. My mother
served it once when my in-laws visited, and my mother-in-law raved about it long
afterward.