Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Just a few quick things
Happy St. Patty's day all!
Today was a good day. Gorgeous outside. We played outside almost all day.
I found a four-leaf clover today, it was awesome. I just looked down and there it was. :)
Anyway I came across a really cool website today. It is a barn owl(s) mom and dad. Waiting for their eggs to hatch. It is a live cam, and they (the owls) are beautiful. The eggs are expected to hatch any day now. It is addicting for sure. I just watched the owl catch a mouse in her box and she is currently eating it. It is absolutely amazing, nature that is. Such beautiful creatures. I hope you will look at it and see what all the fuss is about. :)
Goodnight! God bless!
http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/Live_Owl_Nest_Box_Cam.html
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Is that Gordon Ramsay in my kitchen?
No,it is just me. Sharing a yummy recipe, it helps if I post them here because I make these things up and NEVER write them down...
I have no title for my recipe so feel free to suggest one.
Prepared Risotto *see instructions below*
3 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 tsp oregano (guessing because I eyeball it)
1 tsp parsley
1 garlic clove minced
broccoli
asparagus
Parmesan cheese about 2 TBSP shredded
cut up chicken breast into bite size pieces place in skillet with minced garlic and olive oil. Add parsley and oregano. cover and cook until chicken is done add broccoli and asparagus (I cook my asparagus separately since I am the only one that eats it) Just before the veggies are done add parm cheese.
*Risotto* (HEAT 46oz of Chicken broth)In a deep skillet saute onion in 3 TBSP olive oil add Risotto make sure all is covered with oil. add HALF of the broth bring to boil and stir often add the rest of the broth a little at a time being sure to stir often. Once all liquid is absorbed add 3 TBSP of Parmesan cheese and fresh ground pepper.
Serve the chicken and veggies over risotto and top with Mozzarella and Parmesan (if desired)
The good thing about this is, it is filling and is packed with protein and iron and vitamin c!!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
A good friend, a kind heart, and new life.
Hello friends, Sorry it has been so long since I posted. I have been so busy lately, every day I say that I am going to post and I just don't. I am sorry, I will do better.
Some of you may know that I am a member of an online community, have been since September 2008. Over time I have made some very good friends. There are 18 of us total we have a small private group, we chat on the phone, internet etc... Few of us have met in real life, but I consider them all my best friends.
Yesterday I watched a story unfold, a story of courage and love. A woman (We will call her "A"), 32 weeks pregnant had been hospitalized for preeclampsia if she didn't get better soon they would have to fly her to Denver to deliver immediately. She was a friend of one of my internet friends (Shana). Shana told us her story not knowing what would unfold later that day. Shana was rushing around trying to find the right items to take her friend while she sat bored in the hospital, she told us that "She ("A") is the sweetest and most upbeat person i know. it doesn't matter what life hands her she finds a way to be thankful for it." Just before she was about to leave to get the items for her friend she apparently received a call, her friend was being flown to Denver. She posted the story and we all read and responded, but one of us lived 5 minutes away, Cathi.
Cathi posted saying she would do anything, whatever, take pictures hold her hand whatever she needed. At first the friend said no that she was fine and her Husband was driving (from Nebraska) and should make it... He didn't. It was minutes before delivery and Cathi dropped everything and drove to the hospital to hold the hand of a woman she had never met, that was a friend of another woman she had never laid eyes on.
Cathi got there just in the nick of time, she scrubbed up and proceeded to support and help a woman she had never met. I am glad to announce that "A" gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 2 lbs 15oz and 14" long...I will keep you as updated as I can.
Do you realize what type of person that takes?
My entire day has been just upbeat and wonderful knowing that "good" does really exist, that nice/kind people are still in this world.
Watching that whole even unfold made me realize that I consider myself extremely lucky to have Cathi in my life. Everyone should have a Cathi.
I love my 17 girls, they are good girls...
Some of you may know that I am a member of an online community, have been since September 2008. Over time I have made some very good friends. There are 18 of us total we have a small private group, we chat on the phone, internet etc... Few of us have met in real life, but I consider them all my best friends.
Yesterday I watched a story unfold, a story of courage and love. A woman (We will call her "A"), 32 weeks pregnant had been hospitalized for preeclampsia if she didn't get better soon they would have to fly her to Denver to deliver immediately. She was a friend of one of my internet friends (Shana). Shana told us her story not knowing what would unfold later that day. Shana was rushing around trying to find the right items to take her friend while she sat bored in the hospital, she told us that "She ("A") is the sweetest and most upbeat person i know. it doesn't matter what life hands her she finds a way to be thankful for it." Just before she was about to leave to get the items for her friend she apparently received a call, her friend was being flown to Denver. She posted the story and we all read and responded, but one of us lived 5 minutes away, Cathi.
Cathi posted saying she would do anything, whatever, take pictures hold her hand whatever she needed. At first the friend said no that she was fine and her Husband was driving (from Nebraska) and should make it... He didn't. It was minutes before delivery and Cathi dropped everything and drove to the hospital to hold the hand of a woman she had never met, that was a friend of another woman she had never laid eyes on.
Cathi got there just in the nick of time, she scrubbed up and proceeded to support and help a woman she had never met. I am glad to announce that "A" gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 2 lbs 15oz and 14" long...I will keep you as updated as I can.
Do you realize what type of person that takes?
My entire day has been just upbeat and wonderful knowing that "good" does really exist, that nice/kind people are still in this world.
Watching that whole even unfold made me realize that I consider myself extremely lucky to have Cathi in my life. Everyone should have a Cathi.
I love my 17 girls, they are good girls...
Monday, January 11, 2010
Chicken Parmesean $3.75 a serving!
This turned out to be a super cheap and delicious meal!
2 Chicken breast boneless and skinless (I bought a pack of 11 breast for $15.00 and divided them into smaller bags) $2.72
bread crumbs (I always use my left over stale pieces of bread and turn them into bread crumbs and season them as I go) or you can buy store bought Italian seasoned. $0.80 (if using store brand)
egg beaten with a splash of milk $0.30
1/2 bag of shredded mozzarella cheese (I got mine on sale 3 for $5 store brand) $0.84
Grated Parmesan cheese ( i always have this on hand.) $0.85 (is a guesstimate)
1 box angel hair pasta (store brand) $0.86
1 Jar (or can) of spaghetti sauce $1.12
preheat oven to 350
Pound the chicken breast out with a meat mallet until it is about doubled in size (not too thin!) (it makes a large piece which can be cut in half when serving)
Coat the chicken in the egg and milk allow excess to drain
In another bowl mix the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese leaving enough cheese to sprinkle over the tops of chicken (if plain or home-made mix in your seasoning, I use oregano, basil, garlic and salt)
Coat the chicken with bread crumbs make sure to pat the crumbs in and get a good coating, to be sure that I have a good coating I double dip/coat mine)
place coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes so your breading doesn't fall off in the skillet
in a skillet heat a couple TBSP of olive oil
Fry chicken pieces just until browned
place in a dish and cook for 35-35 minutes or until done (add your mozzarella cheese and Parmesan to the tops of your chicken 10 minutes before they are done (this way you don't brown the cheese and it doesn't all melt off into the dish)
Meanwhile warm your sauce in a pan on the stove top
10 minutes before taking chicken out of the oven boil pasta according to package directions.
Plate noodles, then chicken then sauce and top with a tad more cheese if desired!
2 Chicken breast boneless and skinless (I bought a pack of 11 breast for $15.00 and divided them into smaller bags) $2.72
bread crumbs (I always use my left over stale pieces of bread and turn them into bread crumbs and season them as I go) or you can buy store bought Italian seasoned. $0.80 (if using store brand)
egg beaten with a splash of milk $0.30
1/2 bag of shredded mozzarella cheese (I got mine on sale 3 for $5 store brand) $0.84
Grated Parmesan cheese ( i always have this on hand.) $0.85 (is a guesstimate)
1 box angel hair pasta (store brand) $0.86
1 Jar (or can) of spaghetti sauce $1.12
preheat oven to 350
Pound the chicken breast out with a meat mallet until it is about doubled in size (not too thin!) (it makes a large piece which can be cut in half when serving)
Coat the chicken in the egg and milk allow excess to drain
In another bowl mix the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese leaving enough cheese to sprinkle over the tops of chicken (if plain or home-made mix in your seasoning, I use oregano, basil, garlic and salt)
Coat the chicken with bread crumbs make sure to pat the crumbs in and get a good coating, to be sure that I have a good coating I double dip/coat mine)
place coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes so your breading doesn't fall off in the skillet
in a skillet heat a couple TBSP of olive oil
Fry chicken pieces just until browned
place in a dish and cook for 35-35 minutes or until done (add your mozzarella cheese and Parmesan to the tops of your chicken 10 minutes before they are done (this way you don't brown the cheese and it doesn't all melt off into the dish)
Meanwhile warm your sauce in a pan on the stove top
10 minutes before taking chicken out of the oven boil pasta according to package directions.
Plate noodles, then chicken then sauce and top with a tad more cheese if desired!
Bad Banana
I couldn't help but hop on and share this recipe with you. It seems with the current economic struggle and busier families desserts are nonexistent (well at least homemade desserts).
So I always have bananas in the house, but sometimes the kids just can't eat them before they turn black, I ALMOST threw them out yesterday and I said "Hey why not banana bread!" This recipe is so super simple, and you are bound to have all the ingredients right in your pantry! I love this recipe because all you need is a bowl and wooden spoon, and your imagination, it is so versatile you can add just about anything that you like!
3 or 4 ripe bananas and by ripe I mean black
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
1 egg beaten
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups flour
(you can spice it up if you like with some cinnamon or nutmeg)
(you may also add walnuts or raisins what ever you like!)
Mash your Bananas in a bowl add the melted butter, then the sugar mix with spoon, add eggs, then vanilla, then salt then baking soda. After all ingredients have been stirred together add flour and stir. (if you are adding nuts or raisins add them after the flour)
Pour into a buttered loaf pan cook on 350 for 1 hour!
Patches ( and a super simple killer roast beef)
I don't have too much to talk about today, and if you know me in real life, then that must come as a shock to you! I am rarely without words. I do want to talk just a little bit about my day yesterday, so kindly bare with me and then I will share a recipe for some yummy easy pot roast!
Yesterday I was going about my normal Sunday routine, cleaning and laundry. I put a load of whites in the washer and went to switch the load over when I heard the washer stop. I didn't think it had been long enough to finish a load but I was busy and thought I had lost track of time. I opened the washer to find it was still full of water! Great just what I need, I had at least 5 more loads to wash and we are by no means in a position to buy a new one. I kicked the washer, unplugged it and plugged it back, turned the dial a couple times hoping it would start again, it didn't. Then I realized that there must be something that tells the washer that the lid is shut so it will spin. Sure enough there was and it was broken.
I once met a man in the valley that swore all you needed was a Phillips head screwdriver, vice grips, pocket knife and duct/electrical tape and you could fix anything. Well it was a good thing because that was about all I could find! So I pulled the little mechanisim out and looked at it studied it, I realized what I needed to do. I needed a rubberband and vice grips STAT. So I patched the washer, it works, but I soon realized that it wouldn't work forever, it was only patched.
Often in life we do the same thing, we patch our life with something that makes it better for the time being, when fixing it right the first time is so simple. It is so simple to just take a couple minutes from your hectic day and talk to God. Ask him to be in your life. That is a permanent fix.
Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken...
1Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you...
Sunday dinner!
This is SO super simple and it just melts in your mouth!
1 roast (any cut will do, but don't get one too lean the fat helps keep the meat juicy! Rump roast is my fav)
5 red potatoes peeled (or unpeeled if you prefer) and quartered
small bag of baby carrots
1 onion peeled
1 brown gravy pack (any brand will do)
Worcestershire sauce
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
put roast in a skillet with a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce, sear on all sides.
Put carrots, potatoes and onion ( I use a whole onion b/c I am the only one that eats it, you can quarter it if you like) in bottom of crock pot. place seared roast on top(fat side Up VERY IMPORTANT). Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, add the packet of gravy mix. Put enough water in the pot to come no more than halfway up on the roast. (I put water in the skillet and get all the good juices that were seared in the pan). Turn your crock pot on low and cook about 10 hours (if I need to cook it faster I put it on hi-lo auto shift), the longer and lower you let it cook the more tender and juicy it will be.
I was going to add a picture for you but the family dug in so fast I didn't have time to :)
Tonight we are having Chicken Parmesan YUM!
Yesterday I was going about my normal Sunday routine, cleaning and laundry. I put a load of whites in the washer and went to switch the load over when I heard the washer stop. I didn't think it had been long enough to finish a load but I was busy and thought I had lost track of time. I opened the washer to find it was still full of water! Great just what I need, I had at least 5 more loads to wash and we are by no means in a position to buy a new one. I kicked the washer, unplugged it and plugged it back, turned the dial a couple times hoping it would start again, it didn't. Then I realized that there must be something that tells the washer that the lid is shut so it will spin. Sure enough there was and it was broken.
I once met a man in the valley that swore all you needed was a Phillips head screwdriver, vice grips, pocket knife and duct/electrical tape and you could fix anything. Well it was a good thing because that was about all I could find! So I pulled the little mechanisim out and looked at it studied it, I realized what I needed to do. I needed a rubberband and vice grips STAT. So I patched the washer, it works, but I soon realized that it wouldn't work forever, it was only patched.
Often in life we do the same thing, we patch our life with something that makes it better for the time being, when fixing it right the first time is so simple. It is so simple to just take a couple minutes from your hectic day and talk to God. Ask him to be in your life. That is a permanent fix.
Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken...
1Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you...
Sunday dinner!
This is SO super simple and it just melts in your mouth!
1 roast (any cut will do, but don't get one too lean the fat helps keep the meat juicy! Rump roast is my fav)
5 red potatoes peeled (or unpeeled if you prefer) and quartered
small bag of baby carrots
1 onion peeled
1 brown gravy pack (any brand will do)
Worcestershire sauce
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
put roast in a skillet with a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce, sear on all sides.
Put carrots, potatoes and onion ( I use a whole onion b/c I am the only one that eats it, you can quarter it if you like) in bottom of crock pot. place seared roast on top(fat side Up VERY IMPORTANT). Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, add the packet of gravy mix. Put enough water in the pot to come no more than halfway up on the roast. (I put water in the skillet and get all the good juices that were seared in the pan). Turn your crock pot on low and cook about 10 hours (if I need to cook it faster I put it on hi-lo auto shift), the longer and lower you let it cook the more tender and juicy it will be.
I was going to add a picture for you but the family dug in so fast I didn't have time to :)
Tonight we are having Chicken Parmesan YUM!
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