I had a really nice day today. Lots of birthday wishes from my co-workers, dinner (at a restaurant - no cooking!) with hubby and kids and cake with mom and dad.
Tomorrow is dinner out with friends so I won't be doing too much cooking this week! If I don't have recipes to share this week, I'll sneak in another BzzAgent review - I am in a total of FOUR campaigns right now!
Have a wonderful week!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Weekend Recipes
It's been a pretty typical weekend around here. Friday night was spent with family for Happy Hour as we do each Friday. Saturday I held my first House Party for Land O'Lakes. It was a small but lively turn out! In addition to having cold cuts and cheese and crackers (after all, the ideas was to spotlight Land O'Lakes products!) I also made barbeque pork. I'll include the recipe at the end of this post.
Today, was our regular church and breakfast and I've spent the rest of the day lounging in front of the TV. I especially enjoyed watching "It Happened One Night" on TCM. It always amazes me that I can enjoy a 75 year old movie more than I enjoy most of the current releases! I also took some time to put some chicken breasts in the oven. Here is the recipe that I used. I haven't eaten them yet so I can't give a verdict!
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts--placed between waxed paper and pounded until 1/4 inch thick. Melt one stick margarine and add one tbs worchestershire sauce and 1 tsp dry mustard. Crush one can Durkees French Fried Onion Rings in a plastic bag. Dip chicken in butter mixture and then in onion rings. Lay flat in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining onion rings before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
Barbeque Pork:
I use a large Boston Butt (or pork shoulder) placed in the crock pot.
Place 1/2 of a large or all of a small sliced onion on top.
Cover with a liberal sprinkling of Emeril's Essence.
Cook on low for at least 8 hours
Drain as much of the liquid as possible, remove the bone and stir to break up the meat.
I pour in Ray's Sweet Baby Barbeque Sauce to coat thoroughly.
Serve on fresh bakery sandwich rolls.
Have a wonderful week everyone!
Today, was our regular church and breakfast and I've spent the rest of the day lounging in front of the TV. I especially enjoyed watching "It Happened One Night" on TCM. It always amazes me that I can enjoy a 75 year old movie more than I enjoy most of the current releases! I also took some time to put some chicken breasts in the oven. Here is the recipe that I used. I haven't eaten them yet so I can't give a verdict!
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts--placed between waxed paper and pounded until 1/4 inch thick. Melt one stick margarine and add one tbs worchestershire sauce and 1 tsp dry mustard. Crush one can Durkees French Fried Onion Rings in a plastic bag. Dip chicken in butter mixture and then in onion rings. Lay flat in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining onion rings before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
Barbeque Pork:
I use a large Boston Butt (or pork shoulder) placed in the crock pot.
Place 1/2 of a large or all of a small sliced onion on top.
Cover with a liberal sprinkling of Emeril's Essence.
Cook on low for at least 8 hours
Drain as much of the liquid as possible, remove the bone and stir to break up the meat.
I pour in Ray's Sweet Baby Barbeque Sauce to coat thoroughly.
Serve on fresh bakery sandwich rolls.
Have a wonderful week everyone!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Glade Sense and Spray
Not much going on today so I thought I'd give a review to bzz one of my BzzAgent products. I had a great lunch with Dad today. He met me at work and took me to a local pub for Buffalo Chicken Salad. Nice way to break the monotony. I also picked up all my free items for my Land O'Lakes House Party for Saturday.
Now for the review...
I've relocated this Glade Sense and Spray review to SharedReviews: http://sharedreviews.com/r/44115-glade-sense-and-spray
Please visit and comment!
Now for the review...
I've relocated this Glade Sense and Spray review to SharedReviews: http://sharedreviews.com/r/44115-glade-sense-and-spray
Please visit and comment!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Wednesday
I cut through SOME of the red tape today and got Son an appointment for a checkup so that the doctor will write an order that I can take to the Immediate Care Clinic to get a tetnus shot. They couldn't believe that he hasn't been seen in 6 years - and he DOESN'T need to be seen now! We are very blessed that our kids have been so healthy!
I also found out that having his wisdom teeth pulled in June will cost a small fortune. $500 deductable on the medical and the dental has a 12 month waiting period ?!?!? I'm NOT waiting for a year to have this done. One is already partially in and the dentist is afraid if the others come in that it will throw off his bite and THIS one escaped have orthodontics so I DON'T want to go there now!!! He sure is EXPENSIVE for being so healthy!
Dinner is "fend for yourself" tonight - whatever leftovers you can find. I'm looking forward to American Idol tonight and vegging out in front of the TV for a bit.
I also found out that having his wisdom teeth pulled in June will cost a small fortune. $500 deductable on the medical and the dental has a 12 month waiting period ?!?!? I'm NOT waiting for a year to have this done. One is already partially in and the dentist is afraid if the others come in that it will throw off his bite and THIS one escaped have orthodontics so I DON'T want to go there now!!! He sure is EXPENSIVE for being so healthy!
Dinner is "fend for yourself" tonight - whatever leftovers you can find. I'm looking forward to American Idol tonight and vegging out in front of the TV for a bit.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Happy Tuesday!
What a day! I love bureaurcracy! Son needs a tetnus shot for his Marine Biology trip. I call the local Immediate Care Center a couple weeks ago to ask if they can do it. They tell me, "Sure. Any time Monday - Friday before 6pm." I take him after work today to have them tell me that his 'primary care physician' should do it. Great. I don't know HOW I'll get him an appointment there let alone find time to BRING him to the appointment. Guess I know what I'll be doing on my lunch break tomorrow - phone calls!
It was smoked sausage and pierogies for dinner tonight. Fast, cheap and easy!!!
My party packages came for my Land O'Lakes House Party (http://www.houseparty.com) I'm still not really sure how to throw this party but my way of thinking is that anytime friends get together with food and drink - it's a party! I'll have to take another look at the "suggested recipes" and decide what to make. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!
It was smoked sausage and pierogies for dinner tonight. Fast, cheap and easy!!!
My party packages came for my Land O'Lakes House Party (http://www.houseparty.com) I'm still not really sure how to throw this party but my way of thinking is that anytime friends get together with food and drink - it's a party! I'll have to take another look at the "suggested recipes" and decide what to make. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Beef and Noodles
I'm home from a busy Monday at work. Tonight's dinner is beef and noodles. We have, recently, been eating this about every other week. It is one of the easiest, and cheapest things that I make and the kids seem to really like it!
Our grocery store has been having beef roasts on sale BOGO quite often lately so I can get about a 3 pound roast for $7 or so. Noodles are about $1.50 per bag but there have been manufacture's coupons lately that bring the price down to about $.50 or so. Here's the directions:
Place the roast in the crockpot. Dice a small onion and put on top of the roast. Mix together 1 envelope each of Good Seasons dry salad dressing mix, dry ranch dressing mix and dry brown gravy mix. Pour mixture on top of roast and onions. Put about 1 1/2 cups of water in the bottom of the crockpot. Cook for about 8 hours on low. Just before you serve, boil the noodles and mix with roast (which falls apart into small pieces).
I know some say that you shouldn't freeze noodles but I always freeze the leftovers of this and I think it tastes just fine!
I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine! Have a wonderful Monday evening!
Our grocery store has been having beef roasts on sale BOGO quite often lately so I can get about a 3 pound roast for $7 or so. Noodles are about $1.50 per bag but there have been manufacture's coupons lately that bring the price down to about $.50 or so. Here's the directions:
Place the roast in the crockpot. Dice a small onion and put on top of the roast. Mix together 1 envelope each of Good Seasons dry salad dressing mix, dry ranch dressing mix and dry brown gravy mix. Pour mixture on top of roast and onions. Put about 1 1/2 cups of water in the bottom of the crockpot. Cook for about 8 hours on low. Just before you serve, boil the noodles and mix with roast (which falls apart into small pieces).
I know some say that you shouldn't freeze noodles but I always freeze the leftovers of this and I think it tastes just fine!
I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine! Have a wonderful Monday evening!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Typical Sunday
Today is a typical Sunday. We go to church and then out to breakfast. I organize my coupons, make my grocery list and, time permitting, do my grocery shopping.
Today, I also took Son to the mall to pick up a pair of jeans (Aeropostale Friends and Family sale: http://tinyurl.com/d5koau) and a family friend is over helping Hubby hook a humidifier up to our funace. We just spent a winter of avoiding touching everyone and every thing for fear of being shocked!
Have a great day everyone!
Today, I also took Son to the mall to pick up a pair of jeans (Aeropostale Friends and Family sale: http://tinyurl.com/d5koau) and a family friend is over helping Hubby hook a humidifier up to our funace. We just spent a winter of avoiding touching everyone and every thing for fear of being shocked!
Have a great day everyone!
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