Monthly Archives: July 2011

Mmmm…..Sketti with Garlic Bread and Salad

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Sandra

Yes, I washed my hands since meeting the “puppy”.   Garlic Bread on the side along with a salad…. Yummy !   Ok… Pass the Cheese Please !!!   Let us start with about 2 pounds of ground beef that … Continue reading →

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Mmmm……What about some Chili?

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Sandra

. . . Yes, I know its hot outside, but its not hot IN here.   LOL  

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So Pretty…..

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Sandra

I wish you could see it with the naked eye…. so different than a photo.     Here is another..   and another……   You look up and say ” Wow, that is beautiful”. you look around and you can’t … Continue reading →

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Rambling like Always, and Last Night’s Dinner of Steak Thingies”.

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Sandra

Where should I start? How about right here with some pretty photos of the sunrise?  I agree…. here they come.   I feel so privileged to be able to see the sunrises and sunsets. What a way to start the day. … Continue reading →

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*Whispering*…. Good Morning , Time to Start the Day!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Sandra

  Wake up all you sleepyheads !!  Time to start the day !! Look how pretty the sun rise it. As I sit outside at 6:30 A.M, it is so calm but the cars are on their way to work. … Continue reading →

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Tried a New Recipe for Dinner last night…. It is called “Bunch of stuff in a pan”.

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Sandra

Here is a picture of it. It started out to be my “Granny-Granny’s” Goulash. I  started cooking it and realized I only had 1/2 box of elbow macoroni. So I used Penne. It really sucked all the juices up. I … Continue reading →

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Why do I always change a recipe?

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Sandra

I made a cucumber salad that was terrific. The problem is…. I changed it without trying the original way. Why do I always do that? Do you do that?  There has to be someone out there just like me. Back … Continue reading →

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Such a Beautiful Morning .

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Sandra

Good Morning Everyone ! Such a pretty start to the day.     Here is another…… sooooo pretty……     I can’t believe how beautiful it is in the morning. I’d like to think that it will be a good … Continue reading →

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“His” test post to play with pictures, Please ignore his playground * smile *

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Sandra

    Here honey… have fun !   here honey, I did it for you.  

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Meatloaf dinner

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Sandra

Don’t run…. meatloaf is just a big fat burger with spices and sliced. LOL

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Burrito Deluxe

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Sandra

Ok, that’s what HB calls them. They are just tortillas stuffed with ground beef cooked with onions and taco seasoning, re-fried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, raw onions, shredded cheese, sour cream or salsa ( or both ). Oh heck…. put anything you … Continue reading →

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Morning Sky…

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Sandra

Just wanted to start your day off with pretty pictures…… Good Morning Everyone !   Here are a few more   Isn’t it pretty?  I wish you could see the real thing. It is 3D, and it looks like its … Continue reading →

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Pork Chop dinner

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sandra

I was in a big hurry so I threw dinner together in minutes. Pork chops baked pot veggie     2 eggs……..     fresh toasted bread crumbs………… ( or any bread crumbs you have)       parm cheese…garlic … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking….. Meatloaf, Mashed Taters, Peas and a Salad.

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Sandra

Oh myyyy…..Comfort food. I heard some of you shriek and run from the room. And then I heard some of you say “Yum, memories”. When I was younger ( yes, they had electricity) we weren’t able to eat junk food or frozen meals. You … Continue reading →

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AeroGarden Update and Morning Pictures To Start Your Day.

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Sandra

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you don’t mind me starting your day with a pretty picture. Some of these look like a “night time” picture, but it’s not.   All the pictures were taken this morning.   Peek a boo…. here … Continue reading →

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A Picture is Proof…….

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Sandra

Proof as to why my “natural” planter is getting smaller by the day. It is also so nice and ” fluffy and bushy”. What do you think she is up to?  Look close …… UPDATE…. No one can see her. She is … Continue reading →

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Never wait until tomorrow… now can’t remember the name of the recipe. Stop laughing !

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sandra

This recipe was so hot that “He” couldn’t even it eat all of it. Served over pasta along with an egg roll………..yum, that’s dinner.   The recipe stated that it was “spicy”. That is OK with us, we like it … Continue reading →

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Oh So Good Oatmeal cookies

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Sandra

Who is ready for a snack?   Let me get you something to drink with your cookies. Would you like milk, coffee or tea? I’ll just bring it all, how’s that?     OK… who couldn’t wait?   Tea is … Continue reading →

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Rise and Shine Everyone . What a way to start the day…. beautiful !

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Sandra

pretty ……. pretty….. such a pretty morning…….. have coffee in hand too *smile*           . wow…. , you can ONLY have a good day……. I swear these are real photos, I don’t know how to use … Continue reading →

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What a Beautiful Morning ! How can you NOT have a Good Day After Seeing These ?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Sandra

and more……. more…… What a way to start the day !! I hope you enjoyed them. Have a Wonderful Day !    

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Happy 4th Of JULY!!! Independence and Freedom Is Wonderful Isn’t It?

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Sandra

Not everyone can say that they have these Freedoms and Independence…. Stop and think today. Please be safe what ever you are doing today. Happy  4th of July !!! If you are playing with fireworks, please be very careful. I have … Continue reading →

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This is “His” last night cooking (thank goodness, I’m tired)

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Sandra

I asked “Him” what he was making for dinner on his “final” night.  He is making ribs….I will post the finished product. LOL Here is the UPDATE ……. It’s no wonder he thinks that cooking dinner isn’t a “big deal”.  … Continue reading →

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Shish ka bob W/ Homemade Teriyaki Sauce and Brown Rice

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sandra

What do you do when you look for Teriyaki sauce in the fridge and it’s gone? I’ll answer that…. you make some. Recipe is posted below. Tonight is Shishkabob so I will have photos for you later, it is marinading. I … Continue reading →

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“His” third day cooking dinner

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Sandra

These are the only pictures I got. The battery went. I didn’t get the top  row but it was filled. Nothing fancy here. Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, Pickles etc. Served with the remaining Potato Salad, Taco salad and chips.

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Rhubarb Jam

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Sandra

Rhubarb Jam/Sundae Topping/Glaze for Entree I made the Jam. I asked “Him” to taste it (after it was solid etc). Are you ready for his reply? This is how the conversation went. Me……Honey, it’s finished, would you to taste it? Him….Sure, you … Continue reading →

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His Second Day Making Dinner.

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

 Hot Dogs served with those salads. I didn’t get a picture because it was so fast. I was re heating some homemade baked beans from the freezer and he walked in the kitchen holding the platter of cooked hot dogs. … Continue reading →

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Tuna Noodle Salad

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

 I will come back and post this recipe along with measurements later. You will find this salad, and two others in another post about “his brainy idea’.  You can find it here . Tuna Noodle Salad  Please try to let … Continue reading →

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Potato Salad

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

This and two other salads came from this post about “his brainy idea”. You will find it here. Potato Salad . *laugh* These were HUGE potatoes. I only used four and they barely fit in the dutch oven pan. . … Continue reading →

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Taco Salad

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

I promise to post Measurements later today. Mom taught me like this…… “put a handful into the pot, sprinkle some salt in..” etc etc.” This salad ( and two others) came from a post about “His brainy idea” You can find … Continue reading →

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Well… It was His Idea and I’m Holding Him To It. With Potato Salad, Tuna Noodle salad, Taco Salad on the Side.

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

  The weather is going to be very warm for five days. He stated that he has a “great idea” (this can’t be good). This is how the conversation went. Him….. I have a great idea. Me……. (gasp) what is your … Continue reading →

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My First Rhubarb Plant

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

This is my first Rhubarb Plant. Since this is a Holiday Weekend, I decided to forget the “everyday routine”, and decided to just… live for the moment. I was having coffee while looking out he window and decided that I … Continue reading →

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