Mar21
Good Laugh . . . Happy Friday!!
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Mar20
1st Day of Spring!
I am sooo excited that TODAY is the first day of spring!! I am tired of shoveling snow!! I am tired of 30 degree temps!! My aspen trees already have buds on them – they are ready for spring too!! Spring is so pretty here in Colorado. All the brown dormant color starts to turn green and you get the “itch” to start planting flowers BUT you don’t! When I first moved here, 19 years ago, I was told that you don’t plant flowers until Mother’s day!! Spring weather will suck you in and make you believe, oh it should be fine to plant now, and then you will get another freeze! So we wait – chompin’ at the bit for another 2 months. Spring time is exciting because it’s full of anticipation for a F.U.N. summer and I AM READY!! 😉
Mar19
Wow Me Wednesday . . .
This week it’s “Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Alfredo”. Very easy & very good, next time I think I’ll add some chicken, maybe some asparagus too. And can I tell you how excited I was when I realized I got to use my immersion blender again!! Oh and I used shaved parmesan – I just couldn’t spend the $10+ for the Parmigiano Reggiano! Anddddd for those of you in Colorado . . . . yes that is a slice of sourdough bread!!!! I found that “Sprouts” makes their own San Francisco Sourdough Bread and it is VERY GOOD!!!! The link below has step by step instructions to make this very yummy dish . . .
2 whole red bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fat free half & half
4 oz. garlic & herb goat cheese
2/3 cup grated parigiano reggiano cheese
1/2 lb. linguine, cooked to al dente
salt & pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place red peppers on baking sheet and bake 20-30 minutes until peppers are charred. Remove from oven and cover with foil 10 minutes. In the mean time, saute onions and garlic in olive oil 7 minutes or until tender. Pour in half & half, goat cheese, salt & pepper. Stir to melt goat cheese into sauce and keep warm over low heat.
Uncover peppers, peel off skin and remove stem and seeds. Chop into large pieces and place into sauce along with parmesan cheese. Stir to melt cheese and remove from heat. Pour sauce into food processor and puree, or use an immersion blender. Place back into hot pan and toss with cooked pasta. Taste and adjust seasonings. Top with more parmesan cheese, pepper, salt and parsley, if desired. http://www.laurenslatest.com/roasted-red-pepper-goat-cheese-alfredo/
Mar18
More Baby Shower Prep
Yes, this baby shower has consumed almost every brain cell I have, lol. I wanted a few vases with fresh flowers to put around the house for the baby shower next month. I really wanted “milk glass” but opted for the “Dollar Store” and some spray paint (I used a matte finish) . . . here they are – pretty cute right!? 😉
Before . . .
After!
Mar17
Movie Review . . .
Amie came over yesterday to hang out & go to the movies. When she was in high school she was addicted to the TV show “Veronica Mars” hince I became addicted. We both love Kristen Bell and the movie just came out Friday. It was just as exciting as the TV series . . . left you wanting more!! Not sure you’d enjoy it if you hadn’t watched any of the TV series . . . you kinda need to know the cast of characters. We loved it and it’s always fun to hang out with my daughter!! 😉
Mar14
Good Laugh . . . Happy Sunny Friday!
Mar13
Braggin’ Time Again . . .
My son & daughter-in-law are the epitome of creativity. These two make a dynamic duo for sure! This is Jason’s latest project . . . a bookshelf build from scratch for “our” baby girl’s room. He taped off and hand painted the chevron stripes on the back and his miter cuts on those trim pieces are incredibly perfect!! Then Tara hand painted this adorable little mom & baby deer picture. She added some glitter for a little “bling”, lol. That girl can paint!! She’s going to do 2 more for the baby’s room. Can’t wait to see them!!
Mar12
Wow Me Wednesday . . .
Our weekends have been cold & a bit snowy so a Crock-Pot Roast was a perfect choice for dinner. My most favorite home-cooked meal is roast & mashed potatoes!! I had bought a 2-3lb beef roast a few days before & I already had a can of Cream of Mushroom Soup & luckily, an envelope of Lipton Onion Soup Mix . . . but I thought I should add some kind of liquid? So onto Pinterest I went when I found this recipe . . . I had a can of Coke!! Yessss!!! But I didn’t have carrots so I just made the roast. Don’t ask me what kind of roast it was . . . it was beef and it was just a hunk of meat without the string on it – lol. I mixed the coke with the two soup mixes, poured it over the roast and put the crock pot on low for about 8 hours or so. I like it when it falls apart so 8-9 hours on low works . . . the gravy it made was delicious. I’m attaching the link to the original recipe – Enjoy!!
Mar11
“Baby Shower Central” . . .
Mar10
My Allergy Medicine
This is the most excellent allergy medicine!! I just take 1 full teaspoon everyday beginning a month before allergy season hits. It has worked for me for years! It needs to be from a local supplier and should be “raw & unfiltered”. YUMMMMM
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