Free Samples at Panera Sept. 10

Thought I'd mention this to you guys. I just saw it. Panera is trying out some new products for the fall and are giving a free sampling on September 10th. Click here to find a location near you...

Reasonably Priced Food

I almost forgot to mention this. I heard about it at a WIC appointment. It's called Fare For All. It is a program mainly here in the cities that doesn't have a salary limitation. It is kind of like a warehouse sale without the membership. Check out the site for all the specifics! They have some express locations throughout the cities once a month and warehouse location for once a week availability.

Easy Ground Beef Gyros

These are great guys!! We made them over Labor Day weekend with my future sister-in-law, Ashley. She loved how easy they were to make and how nummy they tasted. Takes only as long as it takes to mix up and grill some burgers. You can make the taziki sauce the night or morning before you cook to let it blend flavors all day, or you could just make it before you do the patties and throw it in the fridge, not a big deal. We also added the extra cucs as a topping also, and they were wonderful! Granted, I usually make dishes that have a majority of the ingredients in my pantry, but it was only $5-10 to get them to double this recipe...The great thing about this recipe is that you can use ground beef, chicken or turkey and all would taste great!

Ground Beef Gyros

Recipe #30081 | 22 min | 10 min

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By:Cyrene
Jun 3, 2002

This is a great summer meal and quick and easy to put together and tastes wonderful. Refreshing served with the cucumber sauce and is even low in fat. I think this came from Quick Cooking. It's a favorite in our house.

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Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Filling

• 1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 pita breads
• 3 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
2. Cover and refrigerate.
3. In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
4. Mix well.
5. Shape into 4 patties.
6. Grill, covered, (you can also use a toaster oven or broil these) over medium to high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning once.
7. Cut patties into thin slices.
8. Stuff into pitas.
9. Add lettuce, tomato, and onion.
10. Serve with yogurt sauce.

Football's about to begin

I'm actually getting a little excited for this season. I'm very disappointed to see Favre with the Viks...Not so much because I think he should be with the Packers, but because he's a baby and got out of training camp like he wanted and still got a spot with the Viks. Plus he's only come back with the Viks to stick it to Ted Tompson...take a class and get over your anger, dude...I'm sticking with my prediction that the Viks will still not get to the Super Bowl...I'm a firm believer that the Viks can't get past the first round of play offs. Since they have Favre this year, I'm going to bump them up a notch and say the second round, because Favre's going to be hurt sometime throughout the season. The only good game he's going to play is those against the Pack, and I can't wait to see Rogers kick his ass! Do I sound angry? I am, I almost puked last week when I saw Favre doing an interview with a Vikings hat on...ok, I'm done now...

I am excited about football this year though. Mike and I are doing a Fantasy Football league with John and Denise for bragging rights...can't wait to see who's going to win! I just want to beat Mike...hehe

I'm sure I'll have plenty of good game day recipes posted for throughout the season, so check back often!