Writing.

Helllooo Everyone!

I hope everyone is doing well :)

I just wanted to write a thank you note to all of you people who have been reading my blog.

Dear (Enter Name Here / Fellow Bloggers / People I Have Told To Read This),

I HAVE REACHED 500 views on my blog!!!!!! I know a great deal of these views are from the people I have nagged incessantly to read my blog, but I also know that not all of the views could possibly be from only these people. So for that, I thank you....unless my family/friends keep going on my blog to make me feel better. haha that would be funny.... :)

When I first set out to write a blog, I hoped to entertain people, entertain myself, get my ideas and thoughts down in writing, and improve my writing. The most important thing I have gained from starting this blog is the ability and discipline to simply write more. This blog allows me to write whatever I want, whenever I want without a specific format, but it gives me enough structure to make sure I formulate my writing in a manner that is easy for others to follow. Starting this blog has really been one of the best ideas I ever had (this is a big deal. I have a lot of good ideas. HA joke! I really don't.) I absolutely cannot believe that I have had so many pageviews (though I would be completely content with 0 -- this doesn't give you permission not to read :P). If I may, however, something that I would really love is if everyone would follow my blog! Also any comments and/or feedback would be greatly appreciated!

I am so happy right now! :D

THANKS SO MUCH!
Tejal

Thanks.

Hellloo Everyone!

Today, in honor of Thanksgiving, I am going to list some of the things I am thankful for.

• Life
• Friends and Family
• The clothes on my back
• FOOD
• All my senses

My cool thing for today:

Lorraine's Famous Vegetable Pie. 

One word. AMAZING.

Ok this recipe is soooooo easy.

Ingredients:

• Mixed Vegetables (Frozen or Fresh): Chopped
• Shredded Cheese (Cheddar/Whatever you like)
• Butter
• Onions
• Garlic
• Store bought pie crust 
• Vegetable Stock (Or Chicken if you are not vegetarian)

Directions:

1. In a big pot, sautee onions and garlic in some butter until onions are translucent
2. Add mixed vegetables and cook 1/2-3/4 of the way
3. Add about a 1/2 cup of the vegetable stock
4. Add a couple tablespoons of butter and mix
5. ***At this point, if it seems too liquidy, you can add a couple tablespoons of flour. Do keep in mind, however, that the cheese will thicken it a bit.
6. Add LOTS of shredded cheese!!! (And mix until it is a melty and gooey mixture! Stirring in figure eights helps....I don't know why but it does! Rachael Ray will tell you the same!)
7. Put into pie pans with crust on top (and butter glaze crust)
8. Bake according to crust directions

Another way to make is sort of like a Shepard's pie. Instead of pie crust, put mashed potatoes on top and add kidney beans into the veggie/cheese mix.

YUMMY!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving :D Take some time to spend it with the people you love and relax.