A farewell to summer.... (one last time)

Well it's been a busy couple of weeks for myself. Fall season= flu shots!! The clinic I work for has lots of extra shifts I can pick up giving flu shots at various locations. And, of course, Wells Blue Bunny = 850 flu shots in 3 days! :) It's been fun though, lots of interaction with people.

Aaron has been busy with a few interviews. He recently interviewed in Minnehaha County, SD and has an upcoming interview in Seattle, WA. Yes... quite a stretch. But we are just checking out what happens. And whatever happens we shall follow God's plan. It will of course be bittersweet. LOTS of opportunities and diversity over there... but FAR FAR FAR away from home. Again, we're just taking it a day at a time, and the interview is Oct 29.

I LOVE fall, absolutely adore this time of year! I enjoy a chill to the air, the smell of falling leaves, and jeans/sweatshirts. But I do love a few things about summer... like burgers!! :) The next recipe is for a burger so rich and delicious.... it doesn't even require a bun. Actually, I wouldn't recommend a bun. Quite a few of my latest recipes are coming courtesy of Iowagirleats.com. She is such a cool girl and I LOVE her recipes.


APRICOT SOY GLAZED TURKEY BURGERS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- Salt & pepper
- Onion & Garlic powder
- Goat Cheese
Combine turkey, panko, s & p, onion and garlic powder to taste and divide into 8 portions. Cut apart 4 large gumball size pieces of goat cheese and top 4 portions of turkey with the cheese. Top with other portions of turkey, creating 4 burgers. Grill on outdoor grill or George Foreman.

- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Combine the glaze ingredients and divide into 2 portions. Use 1 portion to marinate burgers with while grilling, and the other portion to top burgers with when serving.