Friday, May 27, 2011

Gyro Burgers with Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce- Easy Prep/Easy Cook


    Your grill has seen its fair share of hamburgers. Tonight, turn traditional cookout cuisine on its head with Mediterranean-style Gyro Burgers. Stuffed with savory lamb meat, crisp veggies and cool, creamy Tzatziki sauce, they’re sure to please and surprise your guests!
                                                                                 
    Serves 4 
    Prep time: 15 minutes/ Cook time: 10 minutes 
     INGREDIENTS: 
    Gyro Burgers 1 pound ground lamb* 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 white onion, finely chopped or grated 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 red onion, sliced for garnish 1 tomato, sliced for garnish 2 cups lettuce, shredded for garnish 4 pitas, halved *You can use ground chuck in place of lamb (available from your butcher), or even combine both meats for a unique flavor. 
     Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 3 mint leaves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Tip: We love the bold, earthy flavor of dried herbs in this recipe, but you can use fresh versions of rosemary and marjoram, too. Since dried herbs are stronger, use 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs as a substitute for 1 teaspoon of dried. 
      INSTRUCTIONS:
      1. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the lamb, garlic, onion, marjoram and rosemary with clean hands.
      2. Shape the meat into 4 evenly sized patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill over medium high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer registers 160°F.
      3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce ingredients, stirring until well-blended and smooth.
      4. Place each patty in a halved pita. Garnish with onion, tomato, lettuce and Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce, then serve. Tip: For perfectly even patties, pat your meat into the bottom of the bowl, then score it into four quadrants with the side of your hand.
      Enjoy!
      David J. Moore
      www.davidthelocator.com

Friday, May 20, 2011

Creative Centerpieces!


    Make your springtime table the center of attention with easy, beautiful centerpieces that you can create in an instant. Bring on the whimsy with teapots, pinwheels and pennants, or keep it classic with a simple floral arrangement. Whichever direction you take, these looks are perfect for graduation parties, weddings and beyond.
Creative Centerpieces
Our Guide to a Winning Centerpiece
  • Choose an Unexpected Container: Think outside the box when picking a vessel. In lieu of a traditional vase, use an antique coffee tin or a collection of soda bottles. Instead of a bowl, try a teapot or fruit crate.
  • Work with Color: Even if you’re creating an all-white centerpiece, be sure you’re displaying it against something saturated, like a colorful wall or tablecloth. The contrasting hue will give a neutral look extra depth and texture.
  • Give it a Twist: Before you complete your centerpiece, look for a quick, clever touch that will take it to the next level. Add height with a stack of vintage encyclopedias at the base. Or, lend a fresh shock of color to a glass vessel with sliced fruit, sea glass or sand.

 Looks to Try:

If you have any creative pictures of centerpieces you've created we welcome you to post them and share them with our viewers! Have a great day!
David 
www.davidthelocator.com

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Happy Mother's Day to all the awesome Mom's out there!!!

                                                              
Before I was a Mom,
 
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not
my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.


Before I was a Mom,
 
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.
I slept all night.


Before I was a Mom,
 
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.
 

Before I was a Mom,
 
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.


Before I was a Mom,
 
I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body..
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.
 
 
Before I was a Mom,
 
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
before I was a Mom
 


May you always be overwhelmed by the Grace of God rather than by the cares of life
   

Monday, May 2, 2011

Relocating???

DavidTheLocator is a Real Estate & Relocation company in Seabrook, Texas that specialises in relocating families to the Houston & surrounding areas.  Our relocation specialists can work with you personally or your company’s relocation division to help your  move go smoothly from beginning to end.  Currently, we advertise in the Houston Newcomer Guides and send them out to our clients that are relocating to the area so they can decide what areas of town and what neighborhoods will best suit their needs.  If you are planning a move to the Houston area, we at DavidTheLocator would like to be the first to welcome and assist you with all of your real estate needs.  As Relocation Specialist, we can help you sell your current property anywhere in the world and find a new one in our area.  Need an apartment temporarily? We can assist you with that as well. Our company offers Real Estate Advisors that have exceptional training.  We help relocate families all over the globe. 
Please call us today so we can help you narrow your search area and give you a lot of helpful information about the communities in the surrounding areas.  We would like to help you with all of your relocation needs and our website offers a wealth of information.  You can search the entire Houston MLS database on our website and see our featured listings.   Please contact us today so we can get started.   Visit us at www.davidthelocator.com We look forward to meeting and working with you!

DavidTheLocator Team!

Steve McCoy, Jeff Bagwell & David Moore at TOMMY BAHAMA BIG ISLAND CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT to benefit Woodlands Shooting Stars Special Olympics and the Astros in Action Foundation.


                                                                                                   
                                                                 Steve McCoy, Jeff Bagwell & David Moore

HOUSTON, TX - On Monday, April 25, Astros current and former players and staff members  took the links at The Woodlands Country Club, Tournament Course. Proceeds from the event benefit the Astros In Action Foundation and Montgomery County Special Olympics.
Golfers of all skill levels were invited to play in the scramble format event..Registration began at 10:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. followed by dinner, cocktails, auctions and awards.

Who: Celebrity participants who played included: 
Jeff Bagwell, Kevin Bass, Enos Cabell, Larry Dierker, Bud Norris, Joe Inglett, Brandon Lyon, Mark Melancon, Jamie Quirk and other current and former players, broadcasters and front office staff. 

Where: The Woodlands County Club, Tournament Course