(Kiki's Corner by Kiki Angelos - Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection)

The time has arrived once again for the schools to be out for the summer and to start thinking and making plans for your summer vacations.

Summer is time to relax but also to make plans for the upcoming fall and the next step and goals for the coming year.

It is also nice for your child to possibly find a part time job to pass their time and at the same time also be doing something constructive and earn a little extra money. This also helps the child to be independent, responsible and not have to depend on their parents financially plus learning the value of money.

When my children were young and wanted to make a purchase I would always tell them to figure out how many hours they would have to work to be able to buy the item they were interested in purchasing while at the same time encouraging them to budget their money and also to put some money aside for a rainy day.

Another possibility is to take additional classes at West Virginia University at Parkersburg or online to get basic classes out of the way if they intend to pursue their education after high school graduation.

It is also important to encourage them to set goals in life and always work towards making them come true for goals are like a road map and help determine the outcome keeping in mind that a goal is like a dream with a deadline. Once you set a goal be sure to focus on the daily and always be positive.

Some goals are high and some not so high, but my suggestion is to always set your goals high and hopefully at the conclusion you will be proud of your success and accomplishment.

When you have something to prove there is nothing like a challenge and at the end hopefully at the end you can pat yourself on the back and say “I did it and proud of it”!

Till next week.

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ZUCCHINI PIE

2 unbaked pie shells

2 pounds zucchini

1/4 pound mushrooms

1 large onion

2 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons of butter

2 tablespoons sherry

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon ginger

4 eggs

Salt and pepper

2 1/2 cups grated cheese

Chop vegetables,and saute in butter until limp but not overcooked. Add sherry and seasonings. Add beaten eggs and cheese. Pour into pie shells. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes.

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POSSIBLE VEGETABLE PIE

10 oz frozen broccoli, chopped

1/2 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup chopped pepper

1lb ground beef or chicken

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

3/4 cup Bisquick

1 1/2 cup Milk

3 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

Ground pepper

Put broccoli, onions, pepper, and ground beef or chicken in an oiled pie plate, large or casserole and mix together. Combine in blender the Bisquick, milk, eggs, salt and pepper and put over the other ingredients. Sprinkle grated cheese over top and bake at 400 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes until set.

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STROMBOLI

1 loaf, frozen bread

1 egg

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

4 oz American cheese

4 oz Genoa salami

4 oz thinly sliced pepperoni

4 oz grated Parmesan cheese.

1 tablespoon oregano

Thaw dough in pan with lid and let it rise 4 hours. Put a little flour on counter and stretch out dough with hands and then rolling pin. Beat egg with Parmesan cheese and garlic and brush over dough. Layer cheeses and meats on one side of rolled bread, should be about 15 x 10″ rectangle. Sprinkle with oregano, roll the side without the filling over to meet the other side and seam tightly. Brush top with egg mixture. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes on greased and floured cookie sheet. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing. Freezes well.