Meeting Abe and Recipe #A15 Skillet Noodles with Mushrooms

Last weekend, we took Kevin to the Northwest Georgia Coin Show. When we arrived, they mentioned that we may want to set in on a children's seminar about collecting coins. I reluctantly agreed, since Kevin got all excited....and so did Ken. So off we went into this conference room and there sat Abe Lincoln! He looked just like him, tall and thin with that trade mark beard. We were in that seminar for almost 2 hours, but who knew. We lost track of time when Abe stood up and started telling about himself (I learned so much about him that I never knew, or had forgotten from school). Then, he handed out Lincoln Pennies to all the kids. Not to mention all the pennies Kevin got, but he left with 2 bags full on coins, books, notepads, etc. I felt like we had been trick or treating. Well, Kevin got into the swing of things that since he is cute and little, with a great smile, once we entered the vendors room, Kevin would walk up to a vendor, smile and just stand there staring. If the vendor looked away, Kevin would move to another table. If not, the vendor would give him free coins! This kid figured it all out on his own. We had to make him stop because Ken and I felt uncomfortable, like he was begging. Leave it to a kid to get what he wants. Needless to say, Ken and Kevin have had a great week playing with all the coins and loot he collected. Some of the coins were priced at $19 a piece! Ken's wondering why we never took him to these places before! But, besides getting free stuff, Kevin was the hit of the place. As we were walking out, Abe spotted Kevin and called him over. He put his big black hat on him and signed an autograph. All these people started gathering around and snapping pictures. This was Kevin's first introduction to paparazzi....and he loved it! They said they were going to use his picture in their newsletters. I need to check their website for my little politician (<:And, to report on Kevin's home schooling....it is supposed to take him 18 days to finish each unit book. He finished his Math in 9 days, Language in 10, Science in 11, History & Geography in 12 and is taking his Bible test today. All the other tests he aced! And I was worried about teaching him. He is flying through his work, so much so that I have had to supplement his schooling with other workbooks I've picked up here and there. I'm going to have to add lots of field trips too. If not, he'll finish 1 st grade by Christmas! He's memorizing bible verses, including the book, chapter and verse. I can't even do that. My brain is so old and full of nonsense. That's the wonder of little kids, their brains are like sponges.

Today's recipe is Skillet Noodles with Mushrooms. This is one of Kevin's favorite sides to cast iron chicken (I'll include that recipe at the end also). Hope you enjoy!

Skillet Noodles with Mushrooms

8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked
4 tbls soy butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tsp garlic salt
½ cup water
1 tbls poppy seeds, optional
Salt
Pepper

Drain angel hair pasta, set aside.

In a large skilled, melt soy butter at med-hi heat. Add onion and mushroom and saute till onion begins to brown, sprinkle with garlic salt. Add pasta and water and cook until water is gone, stirring often.

Add poppy seeds, salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Makes 4 servings

As for Cast Iron Chicken, you need a cast iron.....duh, right? Just put a few tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet, heat over Med-Hi. Salt and pepper the chicken and add to the hot oil. Brown each side for just a few minutes, then move the whole skillet to a 450 degree oven. Bake 20-25 minutes until done. Moist and so flavorful!!!