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Annual Darien Lake Trip

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We have just returned from the annual trip to Darien Lake with four families and total of 12+ kids. Ranging in age from 18 to 12 years old.

Darien Lake is about 40 minutes from Buffalo. It is an amusement park that has all the great rides and attractions of the larger ones without the lineups. We think the short lines are due to the Americans are back to school in the area and for the most part the park is filled with thrifty Canadians. The kids think it is awesome as they can go in, as a large pack without adult supervision.

Kids Favourite Rides Motocoaster, Ride of Steel and Viper.

And my DS likes the ‘toilet bowl’ at Splashtown and I was chief videographer for his blog. LOL!

Fireworks and Laser show every night.

Darien offers lots of choices for those who love to camp. Basic tent, trailer rentals and cabins. Darien Lake Amusement Park | Lodging Overview.

The park is awesome location for us to pull our trailer and glamp!

And I’m not a ‘amusement park person’ so I enjoy sitting outside reading, drinking a few Caesars and enjoying the weather. At night we have a big campfire circle and tell hilarious stories of the day.

The kids have no cell service so they have a huge euchre tournament. Very old school.

Super excited with my purchases from the trip two NEW cookbooks. I can’t wait to use and review them for the 5 o’clock rush followers.

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NEW Cookbooks to test out

 

Hope everyone is ready for back to school.

Have a great long weekend

Chef Kim

 

Here are some pictures of the fun and of course the dinners.

Annual Darien Lake Trip

Breakfast of Champions 😉
Kayaking on Darien Lake
Slingshot!
Rock Climbing
Batting Cages
Dinner Prep
Mise En Place
Steak Dinner
Fireworks and Laser show

Catch of the Day! Pickerel and Silver Bass

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We were lucky enough to enjoy this Pickerel and some Silver Bass for dinner from when my DH and DD went fishing on Lake Erie.

Look Mom! Dinner tonight is Pickerel caught on Lake Erie.

Silver Bass, is a fish that my DH and fishing buddy usually throw back when they are out on the lake. My DH decided to keep a few to give the fish a try. After doing some research, many fishermen do keep the Silver Bass and recommend soak the fish in milk for at least an hour or overnight.

Always check out my Instagram @the5oclockrush  to see my daily dinners photos.

Catch of the Day! Pickerel and Silver Bass

Pan Fried Pickerel with Green Beans on a bed of Cream Polenta

Pan Fried Pickerel with Green Beans on a Bed of Creamy Polenta

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Weekday Wrap Up 5

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Here are the latest pictures from the 5 o’clock rush kitchen for this week’s Weekday Wrap Up.

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Chef Kim

Weekday Wrap Up 5

DSLR of Kombucha from Tea Squared
iPhone Mise En Place for Dinner
DSLR Broccoli, Sausage and PC 5-Grain Blend
DSLR Tea Squared
iPhone Hamburger with Dijon, Coucous and Homemade Slow Cooker Beans with Peaches
DSLR Lunch Spread at the Trailer
iPhone Leftovers
iPhone Leftovers for Lunch
iPhone Hamburger on Ace Bakery Bun, Coucous and Homemade Slow Cooker Navy Beans with Peaches
iPhone Chinese 5 Spice Shrimp, with Corn, Broccoli on PC 5-Grain Blend

Weekday Wrap Up 4

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I apologize for no Weekday Wrap Up post for last week. It was a busy week with my DD returning from her trip to Italy and the rest of the week spent at the trailer. So I assumed that no one wanted to see the pictures of burgers and dogs or our trip to KFC cause the weather was so soppy!

On the holiday weekend, the smoker was hard at work. This time, it was a pork shoulder, a side of salmon and a whole chicken.

Tip: Utilize the freezer and pack individual portions of leftover smoked meat and salmon for Back-to-School lunches. Pics included.

Here are the latest pictures from the 5 o’clock rush kitchen for this week’s Weekday Wrap Up.

For more pictures follow the5oclockrush on Instagram

This weekend our trailer park is hosting its annual ‘Pasta Dinner’. All the ‘Italians’ in the park make a homemade pasta and sausage for dinner with all the fixings. YUM!

No cooking for me on Saturday 😉

Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend.

Chef Kim

Weekday Wrap Up 4

DSLR Slow Cooker Beans with peaches and pineapple
Sausage and Kent County Corn
Veal Chop with Baked Potato and yellow zucchini
Pork Shoulder ready for the Smoker
DSLR Practice Shots
Pulled Pork with Peaches
DSLR Slow Cooker Beans
Fried Yellow Peppers and Zucchini Sticks
DSLR Flank Steak Salad with Guacamole Dressing
BBQ Flanked Steak
DSLR Flank Steak Salad with Guacamole Dressing
Flank Steak Salad with Guacamole Dressing
DSLR Ravioli with tomato sauce and Broccoli
Preparing for Back-to-School Lunches
Preparing for Back-to-School Lunches
Smoked Salmon packs for Back-to-School lunches
Ravioli with tomato sauce and Broccoli

Weekday Wrap Up 3

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Here are the latest pictures from the 5 o’clock rush kitchen for this week’s Weekday Wrap Up.

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Have a great weekend and bring an umbrella for your outings to the local markets.

Chef Kim

Weekday Wrap Up 3

iPhoto Pan-fried Pesto Chicken Breast with Zucchini Pasta and Roasted Cauliflower
DSLR BBQ Salmon with Zucchini and Kent County Corn
DSLR Patio Herbs
iPhoto Cast Iron Pan Fried Chicken Breast
Saute Yellow Zucchini with basil chiffonade In the background pan juices with Homemade Pesto
Red Leaf lettuce with Blue Cheese
Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
iPhoto Pan-fried Pesto Chicken Breast with Zucchini Pasta and Roasted Cauliflower
iPhoto BBQ Salmon with Zucchini and Kent County Corn
DSLR Patio Herbs
DSLR Grilling Zucchini
DSLR BBQ Salmon
iPhoto Whole Wheat Flatbread Pizza with BBQ Chicken, Brie and Pesto Sauce

I’m still struggling and eating my cold dinners as I try to get decent pictures using my DSLR. Any tips or pointers on getting better food pictures would be greatly appreciated.