Tag Archives: Teri Williams

by | July 14, 2011 · 1:22 pm

Our New Mayor is a Real Cow

Posted by Sandi

I’m not kidding! The newly elected mayor of Eastsound is April the Cow.

April the Cow - new Mayor of Eastsound, Orcas Island WA

April - Outstanding in her field and the new Mayor of Eastsound

Our annual mayoral race is actually a fund-raiser for Children’s House. This year’s election raised nearly $5,000 which helps support pre-school programs and infant care for working families.

The election is lots of fun because the animal campaigns are hysterical. April beat out six other contenders as write-in candidate. She’s run for office for the past two years, and this is her first victory. I was personally compelled to vote for her after reading her “mooving” letter to the editor  in Island’s Sounder.

April the Cow - new Mayor of Eastsound, Orcas Island WA

A one-horn cow - perfect icon for our one-cow town

April lives right in town where she’s been ruminating for 15 years. You can read more about her story here. To me, April the Cow and the whole mayoral race are a great example of our laid-back fun-loving island!

Note: Photos courtesy of cow-whisperer Teri Williams

 

Looking to enjoy the simple life on beautiful Orcas Island?
Contact T Williams Realty  – we’ll help you find your way home.

4 Comments

Filed under Community

Tagged as , , , , , ,

by | May 22, 2011 · 4:25 pm

Quiche – Simple, Elegant For Any Occasion

Posted by Teri

Quiche creates elegance for any occasion, especially when served on grandma's china and a lace tablecloth.

I am not a cook who likes to follow recipes, but must admit I do read cookbooks for ideas. Easy and able to use what I have in the cupboard is a must!

One of my favorite things to make is this quiche because the base is simple and I can add filling based on my mood, feeling and fresh ingredients on hand. 

Teri’s Simple Quiche Recipe

Crust: Start with a Marie Calendar pie crust from the freezer section (don’t tell my grandma this isn’t homemade!)

Base egg mixture: 5 eggs, 1.5 cups milk. Beat and put aside.

Filling – Here are some of my favorites:

  • Handful of spinach, ½ chopped leek, 1 c. shredded jack cheese. Pour egg mixture over and top with sliced tomatoes or red peppers.
  • Handful broccoli heads, ½ c. chopped red peppers, 1 cup cheddar and parmesan cheese. Pour egg mixture over top. Push broccoli down in egg mixture.
  • Line bottom of pie crust with Canadian bacon, 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, pour egg mixture over and top with sliced tomatoes.
  • 1 cup crab meat, 1 c. pepper jack cheese, chopped scallions. Pour egg mixture over top.

Substitute your choice of filling and cheese (cheese is very important and subtly changes the mood.)

Bake for 45-55 minutes at 350°. Pie should not wiggle in the middle.  Let rest 10 minutes from oven before you cut. Can be served hot or cold. Keeps 2-3 days in fridge.

Serve with iced coffee in a wine glass and invite your best friend over for lunch in the garden!!!!

Looking to enjoy the simple life on beautiful Orcas Island?
Contact T Williams Realty  – we’ll help you find your way home.

8 Comments

Filed under Recipes

Tagged as , , ,