Oklahoma storytelling festival

June 2008 - Seminole OK
Territory Tellers will host "the spirit of OKlahoma" storytelling festival.
This two day event will take place on the grounds of the Mekusukey Mission Friday night with ghost stories. Tim Tingle will be one of our featured tellers at the 2008 Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival.

hummers, butterflies and woodpeckers - OH MY

Saw the first of the Monarchs fly in this week in Tulsa! The hummingbirds have multiplied by many, early in the AM they are buzzing by the feeders in a frenzy. After their burst of color the downy woodpeckers swoop in to take some nectar from the feeder, as well. Quite a "zen bird" experience the mornings bring. There were two Monarchs in the garden today looking for food on their journey south.

woody @ the hummingbird feeder

Downy woodpecker feeding in the backyard

blackberries, peppers, onions -summer salsa

the amounts vary depending on your taste
picked up some blackberries in AR - used 1 small handful
with 2 roasted peppers, poblano and anaheim
2 fresh jalepenos
garden onions and tomatoes
1 garlic clove and 1/3 cp vinegar
spices of your choice -
red pepper flakes, Ms. dash seasons, garlic blend roasted peppercorns, garlic pepper & sea salt
fresh cilantro-small bunch

blend in food processor in stages

1- peppers, onions, garlic& cilantro and remove
2-blend tomatoes and blackberries and remove
3-cast iron skillet, heat spices to pop - small amount of time
4- in large cast iron sauce pan/ w lid add the above three ingredients and vinegar
5-on high heat bring to boil
6-cover with lid and turn off heat
7-let sit for 10 mins
8-put in jars to store

serve with blue corn chips - sweet blackberry salsa has a tangy bite for true