Whoo Hoo!

What a weekend. After the Illini extended it's winning streak to 5-0, the Bears served up an excellent running game against the impressive rookie Carolina quarterback. The Highlights:

The fans got to watch Forte and Hester run

The defense was solid

Gould was perfect

Cutler didn't get beaten to a pulp

'da Bears win- Brilliant!

If you want to see Hester's triple somersault again, you'll find video here.

What did you serve in support of our team? This blogger had fried chicken and corn fritters. I'd never made corn fritters before but I found them to be quite easy and tasty. Give them a try:

Ingredients:

3 cups oil for frying

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white sugar

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon shortening, melted

1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

Sugar

Directions

1. Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C)

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar

3. Beat together egg, milk, and melted shortening

4. Stir into flour mixture

5. Mix in the corn kernels

6. Drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden

7. Drain on paper towels

8. Sprinkle with sugar and serve hot