I still have to finish those taquito's.
I still have to start and finish my Easter cookies.
I realize Easter is quickly approaching and my time is running short, but if it weren't for the last minute then nothing would ever get done!
The girls won last night, tonight we play Geraldine. Results to follow.
When I got home I saw something that sucked.
My precious economy sized bag of Kaiser Rolls.
There had to be at least 20 rolls in there.
Yeah, there are 2 left.
2 only 2.
When I get home from the game I'm sure they will be gone.
Damn the man and his lunch break.
Doesn't he realize I have a need for bread in my diet?
I suppose I could always have him go to pick up more...
I can't wait to put out all the stuff I got for Easter! I'm craving Easter candy like crazy.
I will sit on the couch all day and indulge on my carefully selected Easter candy.
In other news, the weather has finally decided to be nice! The snow and rain and wind have subsided if only for a week. It's 62 degree's out there right now!
In the words of Jake Owen.... YEEHAW!
Time for branding, hot dogs, Hamburgers, Ice cream and Margarita's!
(if only for a week at least!)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Weekend Recap
This weekend not much went on, but at the same time things were going down.
I decided to be like the rest of the community and I bought myself a membership to Sam's Club.
I strolled through their warehouse like store for about 2 hours. (Lots to look at)
And much to my dismay it was laid out exactly opposite then Costco...
I found myself heading the wrong way more then once.
I bought some small things that I knew we needed. (By we I mean something I wanted)
Ladies and Gentlemen the bakery (bread in particular) is GOOD.
I bought 2 huge loaves of French Bread and an economy sized bag of Kaiser Rolls.
(yes I am my Father's Daughter)
I have a weakness for bread and ice cream and cereal and milk.
And this concoction (I haven't had it for years) of peanut butter and syrup mixed together slapped on some bread and washed down with a tall glass of whole milk.
However my distaste for Spaghetti probably shames my Dad. (There are two other individuals in this world who share this distaste with me.)
I did indeed put all the groceries away. I hate putting groceries away, it's right up there with unloading the dishwasher. ugh.
The girls won this weekend. We have a game today and tomorrow. If the girls win both games we will go into tournament undefeated!
I cleaned the house, I'm so tired of doing that.
I told myself I would make taquito's.
Then I reasoned with myself and decided I will do it in stages over the week.
I told myself I would make sugar cookies for Easter.
Then I reasoned with myself and decided there is always tomorrow!
I did manage to wash the sheets, clean the kitchen, take the trash out, and let the chickens out, I think I folded 3 sweatshirts, I went grocery shopping, joined Sam's club and ate cereal. All in all I think it was a pretty good weekend and fairly productive.
Oh, I also ate 4.5 sandwiches on the wonderful kaiser rolls. Oh how I love bread.
I decided to be like the rest of the community and I bought myself a membership to Sam's Club.
I strolled through their warehouse like store for about 2 hours. (Lots to look at)
And much to my dismay it was laid out exactly opposite then Costco...
I found myself heading the wrong way more then once.
I bought some small things that I knew we needed. (By we I mean something I wanted)
Ladies and Gentlemen the bakery (bread in particular) is GOOD.
I bought 2 huge loaves of French Bread and an economy sized bag of Kaiser Rolls.
(yes I am my Father's Daughter)
I have a weakness for bread and ice cream and cereal and milk.
And this concoction (I haven't had it for years) of peanut butter and syrup mixed together slapped on some bread and washed down with a tall glass of whole milk.
However my distaste for Spaghetti probably shames my Dad. (There are two other individuals in this world who share this distaste with me.)
I did indeed put all the groceries away. I hate putting groceries away, it's right up there with unloading the dishwasher. ugh.
The girls won this weekend. We have a game today and tomorrow. If the girls win both games we will go into tournament undefeated!
I cleaned the house, I'm so tired of doing that.
I told myself I would make taquito's.
Then I reasoned with myself and decided I will do it in stages over the week.
I told myself I would make sugar cookies for Easter.
Then I reasoned with myself and decided there is always tomorrow!
I did manage to wash the sheets, clean the kitchen, take the trash out, and let the chickens out, I think I folded 3 sweatshirts, I went grocery shopping, joined Sam's club and ate cereal. All in all I think it was a pretty good weekend and fairly productive.
Oh, I also ate 4.5 sandwiches on the wonderful kaiser rolls. Oh how I love bread.
Friday, April 3, 2009
The possiblilites are ENDLESS!!
Yesterday while browsing the Internets I found a fun cheeky little blog.
More importantly I found a super easy, really yummy recipe.
The best thing however is you can change this recipe up and make it into a gazillion different things.
I think every kitchen or recipe holder should have a recipe like this.
What you will need:
1 pkg./ container/ roll of Pillsbury Croissant rolls
*each container will make two
That's it.... no seriously that is it.
The important part, the filling.... that's the part that can be changed!
What you are really learning is the technique (I heard Rachel Ray say that one time.)
The Technique:
When you open the croissants they are all connected by two's. You should have 4 pieces.
You want to keep them this way.
You spoon whatever filling you desire onto the bottom piece.
Cover with the top piece and then you seal all the edges.
I topped mine with cheese!
Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 min. Or until golden brown.
Serve and bask in the glory of a quick fixed dinner.
Filling Ideas?
If you are feeling like BBQ:
1 lb ground beef (brown in a pan) or Shredded cooked chicken
Add:
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (I'm diggin Jack Daniels at the moment)
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
Mix it all together and spoon onto the croissant dough.
Feelin like a Fiesta?
Cook the meat of your choice
Add taco seasoning and cheese.
Spoon onto the croissant dough
Serve with Sour Cream and Salsa
Want a little pizza?
spoon a little pizza sauce on bottom dough
Add pepperoni, canadian bacon, olives, anchovies whatever you desire
Don't forget the cheese
Cover with the top piece of croissant dough.
Can you get any easier? Seriously I don't think so.
I got home late last night (we went to basketball open gym)
I made these in seriously 20 minutes. They were so good and so easy.
Go forth and take on the world of easy peasy cuisine!
For the weekend I plan on making taquitos!
They do my body good.
More importantly I found a super easy, really yummy recipe.
The best thing however is you can change this recipe up and make it into a gazillion different things.
I think every kitchen or recipe holder should have a recipe like this.
What you will need:
1 pkg./ container/ roll of Pillsbury Croissant rolls
*each container will make two
That's it.... no seriously that is it.
The important part, the filling.... that's the part that can be changed!
What you are really learning is the technique (I heard Rachel Ray say that one time.)
The Technique:
When you open the croissants they are all connected by two's. You should have 4 pieces.
You want to keep them this way.
You spoon whatever filling you desire onto the bottom piece.
Cover with the top piece and then you seal all the edges.
I topped mine with cheese!
Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 min. Or until golden brown.
Serve and bask in the glory of a quick fixed dinner.
Filling Ideas?
If you are feeling like BBQ:
1 lb ground beef (brown in a pan) or Shredded cooked chicken
Add:
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (I'm diggin Jack Daniels at the moment)
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
Mix it all together and spoon onto the croissant dough.
Feelin like a Fiesta?
Cook the meat of your choice
Add taco seasoning and cheese.
Spoon onto the croissant dough
Serve with Sour Cream and Salsa
Want a little pizza?
spoon a little pizza sauce on bottom dough
Add pepperoni, canadian bacon, olives, anchovies whatever you desire
Don't forget the cheese
Cover with the top piece of croissant dough.
Can you get any easier? Seriously I don't think so.
I got home late last night (we went to basketball open gym)
I made these in seriously 20 minutes. They were so good and so easy.
Go forth and take on the world of easy peasy cuisine!
For the weekend I plan on making taquitos!
They do my body good.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Carmel Chocolate Shortbread
Are you proud of me? I remembered to bring the recipe with me today!!
Are you ready for this mouth watering brownie concoction? It will truly change your life and make your jeans tighter.
Prep:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a shallow square cake pan & line the bottom with parchment paper.
Makes 12
First Layer
Mix:
1 1/4 cup Flour
1/4 cup golden superfine sugar (I used olden day normal sugar)
4 0z unsalted butter (room temp)
Mix together (in food processor is best) until they begin to bind together.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 20-25 min or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Second Layer
In a pot add:
7 oz butter
1/2 cup golden superfine sugar (I used old forgotten sugar)
3 Tablespoons corn syrup
14 fl oz Sweetened condensed milk
Heat gently until the sugar is dissolved, then bring to a boil and simmer for 6-8 min stirring constantly, the mixture will become very thick and should begin to turn a Carmel color.
Pour the mixture over the first layer and smooth the top. Place in the refrigerator until firm.
Third Layer
Melt:
7 squares of Bittersweet Chocolate (or 1/2 bag of chocolate chips)
You can melt the chocolate in the microwave (Don't burn it or it will be ruined. Ruined I tell you!) Or you can place a heat proof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, stirring constantly. Once melted spread the melted chocolate over the Carmel.
Chill in the fridge until set
Cut into 12 pieces with a sharp knife and serve and enjoy.
Cut into 12 pieces with a sharp knife and serve and enjoy.
Repeat as necessary.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
taxes why must you mock me
Have you ever watched The Lion King?
You know the part where the hyena's are all goofing off and the one hyena says "MUFASA" and the other's shudder in fright.
"MUFASA, MUFASA, MUFASA" shudder shhuuuddeer Shhhhhuuuuuuddddddeerrr.
That's how my body reacts when you say "Taxes"
I get goose bumps, I get a headache, and then I shudder.
I will always have this reaction, it will never ever change.
The problem I have with taxes is, the IRS made them so complicated no one can understand them. (And if you do understand them why in the world aren't you sharing your wealth of information with me???)
If you think something is wrong, who do you ask? Your parents, your husband?
Chances are they will be just as stumped as you.
I think the IRS does this on purpose.
"Hey lets create a system that makes no sense and just randomly change things and deduct more here and none there. Then at the end of the season when you have to file your taxes you will be forced to pay. You of course will know this is wrong or there is some mistake but can never hope to prove anything because they created a system that is bizarre, kooky, crooked and by definition blows.
You know the part where the hyena's are all goofing off and the one hyena says "MUFASA" and the other's shudder in fright.
"MUFASA, MUFASA, MUFASA" shudder shhuuuddeer Shhhhhuuuuuuddddddeerrr.
That's how my body reacts when you say "Taxes"
I get goose bumps, I get a headache, and then I shudder.
I will always have this reaction, it will never ever change.
The problem I have with taxes is, the IRS made them so complicated no one can understand them. (And if you do understand them why in the world aren't you sharing your wealth of information with me???)
If you think something is wrong, who do you ask? Your parents, your husband?
Chances are they will be just as stumped as you.
I think the IRS does this on purpose.
"Hey lets create a system that makes no sense and just randomly change things and deduct more here and none there. Then at the end of the season when you have to file your taxes you will be forced to pay. You of course will know this is wrong or there is some mistake but can never hope to prove anything because they created a system that is bizarre, kooky, crooked and by definition blows.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Brownie SUCCESS
I made the brownies and all I have to say is "OH my LORD"
This is a recipe that will be thrown into my go to "I'm having a sweet tooth craving and if I don't intake chocolate NOW, I will go crazy."
They are so good, I literally sat on the couch all day and ate them. I could eat them like I eat Ramen noodles. My personal life necessities are ramen noodles and these brownies without them I will surely perish.
These brownies will change your life, they will make your neighbors happy, your mail man will love you. They will make your significant other unload the dishwasher for days.
Now lets get down to the description.
They are technically "Sheet Cookies" But I call them brownies, special sweet brownies.
They have 3 layers.
The first layer is shortbread cookie-ish
The second layer is Carmel, decadent yummy delish Carmel.
The third and final layer is sinfully wonderful melted chocolate.
Then you throw it in the fridge to set and then cut those babies up and serve them.
Do you want the recipe?
Well, it will have to wait for another day, cause I forgot to bring it with me to work.... sorry.
Don't hate me, I'm giving you the wonderful mouth watering experience of anticipation.
Your welcome in advance!
This is a recipe that will be thrown into my go to "I'm having a sweet tooth craving and if I don't intake chocolate NOW, I will go crazy."
They are so good, I literally sat on the couch all day and ate them. I could eat them like I eat Ramen noodles. My personal life necessities are ramen noodles and these brownies without them I will surely perish.
These brownies will change your life, they will make your neighbors happy, your mail man will love you. They will make your significant other unload the dishwasher for days.
Now lets get down to the description.
They are technically "Sheet Cookies" But I call them brownies, special sweet brownies.
They have 3 layers.
The first layer is shortbread cookie-ish
The second layer is Carmel, decadent yummy delish Carmel.
The third and final layer is sinfully wonderful melted chocolate.
Then you throw it in the fridge to set and then cut those babies up and serve them.
Do you want the recipe?
Well, it will have to wait for another day, cause I forgot to bring it with me to work.... sorry.
Don't hate me, I'm giving you the wonderful mouth watering experience of anticipation.
Your welcome in advance!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Rollin Rollin Rollin
Today doesn't feel like Friday to me. Feels like Thursday. This week has be Rollin by.
Yesterday I had the day off, so I took that time to sit on the couch and go through all my cookbooks looking for the PERFECT desert.
I found several yummy brownie recipes that called for "Golden superfine sugar" WHAT?? What is the world is that?? I'm stumped, I've never seen or heard of such a thing. Maybe if I found it, it could change my life. Sugar has that affect on people.
I also took the time to make a wonderful dinner. Home made bread (okay, the pre-made bread dough that you buy frozen) and BBQ Beef. We had BBQ Sandwiches, they were so delectable, so delicious. I was looking forward to coveted left overs.
Unfortunately Ryan ate it all, the coveted leftovers never had a chance to be.
As for the wonderful brownie recipe I wanted to try.
The farthest I got was taking out butter and a pan. Eh, I'll give it another go tonight! Maybe tonight, I'll get the pan greased and the first layer cooked....
Once I create this masterpiece I will share the recipe.
The girls have another basketball game tonight (away) and tomorrow (home).
McDonald's Hot Fudge Sunday here I come!
(just because I'm looking forward to it now, will prob. go to Arby's or Burger King....)
Yesterday I had the day off, so I took that time to sit on the couch and go through all my cookbooks looking for the PERFECT desert.
I found several yummy brownie recipes that called for "Golden superfine sugar" WHAT?? What is the world is that?? I'm stumped, I've never seen or heard of such a thing. Maybe if I found it, it could change my life. Sugar has that affect on people.
I also took the time to make a wonderful dinner. Home made bread (okay, the pre-made bread dough that you buy frozen) and BBQ Beef. We had BBQ Sandwiches, they were so delectable, so delicious. I was looking forward to coveted left overs.
Unfortunately Ryan ate it all, the coveted leftovers never had a chance to be.
As for the wonderful brownie recipe I wanted to try.
The farthest I got was taking out butter and a pan. Eh, I'll give it another go tonight! Maybe tonight, I'll get the pan greased and the first layer cooked....
Once I create this masterpiece I will share the recipe.
The girls have another basketball game tonight (away) and tomorrow (home).
McDonald's Hot Fudge Sunday here I come!
(just because I'm looking forward to it now, will prob. go to Arby's or Burger King....)
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