The Holidays Are Here

I always like to stay busy and try new things. This website is great for letting your know what is going on in the local area. http://www.springfieldmo.org/calendar_page.asp

Here are a few things going on this November:

1.

Greek Night at Galloway Station

Start Date:  11/20/2010    End Date:  11/20/2010

Event Time:   all day, belly dancers in the evening Web site:  facebook.com/gallowaystation Contact Information:  4178819730  galloway4211@gmail.com Location: US - 4211 S. Lone Pine, 65804 - SpringfieldAdmission:  $5 in the evening

Description: Delicious authentic Greek food Moussaka, Pastitsio, Souvlaki, Gyro, Athenian Pizza and more. Mythos, Mythos Red and Aris Beers, Retsina and Cambas Red wine, dont forget the Ouzo!! OPA! Greek music and dancing, Belly Dancers! RSVP recommended.

2.

Ozarks Beerfest 2010

Start Date:  11/21/2010    End Date:  11/21/2010

Event Time:   2pm-5pm Web site:  http://www.bigbro.com Contact Information:  Mallory Nolen, 3372 W. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807/(417) 889-9136  mnolen@bigbro.com Location: Shrine Mosque - 601 St. Louis St. - SpringfieldAdmission:  $25 in advance/$30 at door/$50 VIP ticket

Description: All you can sample beer and food, live entertainment by band, Members Only. Patron’s Party-Sat. 11/20 at Springfield Brewing Company-VIP ticket needed (includes early admission for Main Event) Visit www.bigbro.com for more information.

3.

16th Annual Turkey Trot

Start Date:  11/25/2010    End Date:  11/25/2010

Event Time:   8:00 a.m. Web site:  http://www.parkboard.org Contact Information:  417-837-5817 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              417-837-5817      end_of_the_skype_highlighting    Location: Expo Center - 635 E. St. Louis Street, Downtown - SpringfieldAdmission:  call for details

Description: The Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is one of the largest 5K races in the state of Missouri, and is the largest annual race in the Springfield metro area. Awards are presented to the overall winners, with the top three racers in each age group receiving prizes.

I also like to try new recipies and allrecipies.com is a great site for popular recipies. The site shows pictures and gives opinions and rates the recipie.

 

 

Brown Family's Favorite Pumpkin Pie

By: Cindy B. 

"This pumpkin pie has a walnut streusel topping that is optional. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream."

 

Prep time:

30 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
•  
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, chilled
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks. Stir in 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour filling into pie shell.
3. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. While the pie is baking, prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Blend in the cold butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly. Mix in the chopped nuts. Sprinkle the topping over the pie.
4. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake an additional 40 minutes, or until set.

This wonderful recipie is found at: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Brown-Familys-Favorite-Pumpkin-Pie/Detail.aspx