Summer Wildlife

Here are just a few pics of the wildlife we have been enjoying this summer

my husband and his first king of the season

there were so many ducks and babies to watch the kids and I spent a lot of time on the dock at mom and dad's watching them

Fish Branch Art

I saw a picture on pinterest of butterflies or so I thought, they are actually origami cranes on a branch and thought we should do it with fish for our bathroom remodel that I am doing.  We went in the yard and grabbed a branch.  Then I cut out all the fish with the Cricut from the wildlife cartridge.  Then my daughter and I hot glued them all on a branch, I have to say it turned out pretty cool and I may make one with butterflies for her room.  it was fun, easy and cheap!

Dijon halibut and salmon

Anybody who knows me knows that I am not a fan of fish, but I try really hard to eat it.  Actually I have a new goal to eat it three times a week because I know it is healthy and I want my kids to like it, I mean we do live in Alaska on the ocean!  I have a constant supply of fish and no reason not to make it. So I pulled some silver salmon and halibut out to thaw and was going to make one of the dishes that I really like, but I have a sick cranky baby and the time that recipe requires wasn't available!  So I found this old recipe card that I have seriously been hauling around for 10 years and have never tried, so I pulled it out and it was AWESOME, FAST, and EASY!

place fish on broiler pan, I covered mine and sprayed it with pam first,
then lightly salt the fish

mix 2/3 C Mayo with 3 TBLSP of Dijon Mustard and slather
this on the fish.  Top it with parmesan cheese, I added some of
the cheddar you see in the pic because I love cheese.

Broil for 10 min or til fish is starting to flake, DO NOT OVER COOK IT!
remember that fish continues to cook after you take it out of the oven!
Sprinkle with dill and serve!

I liked it and the kids liked it!  

Enjoy