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Category Archives: Everyday Life Ramblings
Good bye Walmart
.. Most of the time I am a very nice calm person but enough is enough when YOU ARE SCREWING with MY MONEY. Our VERY LARGE FAMILY spends A LOT OF MONEY… EVERY SINGLE MONTH… AT WALMART. We watched … Continue reading
Damn Walmart….. limp nasty green onions and a rolled up bunch of cilantro with a wire wrapped in the middle
Come on….why would anyone put these into a basket for purchase? The green onions were even worse when held “UP” in the air. Most of the green parts fell. Where the heck are the stems from cilantro ?
Am i the only one that gets egg shells in Mcdonalds egg McMuffin?
… … … And the nasty smell of perfume on ALL of our breakfast items??? update 11-7….. AGAIN SHELLS in the sandwich what is going on????? .. … Continue reading
Good Morning!
… I am trying so hard to catch up but I have YEARS of posts. ALL of the recipes are coming…. please have patience. What are you looking for? Have something on your mind? We don’t … Continue reading
What’s for Breakfast? Cheese Omelette and wheat toast Mmmmm
Good Morning Everyone! Oops, it’s a weekend so I should be whispering huh? OK…(I’m whispering)….Good Morning Everyone! Breakfast so far is one person asked for a cheese omelette with cheddar and wheat toast with sugarfree grape jelly. I … Continue reading
What’s for dinner ? Homemade Slim Jims and french fries
Who says you can’t make the restaurant foods at home?
Mmm Homemade burgers and fries for 5
Choice of american cheese or swiss choice of toppings Choice of regular fries or sweet potato slices Choice of reg or bbq chips or doritos Adult drinks or soda I normally don’t get many photos because I’m so busy … Continue reading
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Tagged Dinner Ideas, What's for Dinner
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What’s for dinner? Sketti and homemade garlic bread
I promise to have the recipe soon. (I’m back now but it will take time)
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Life, Recipes, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Spaghetti, What's for Dinner
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Rise and Shine…Another Full Turkey dinner today
It’s now time to take care of the turkey and straighten up from yesterday. First of the group to eat and take off and go back home. (That leaves 10 left) They just wanted the basic dishes so they … Continue reading
Thanksgiving or any day Marshmallow Fruit Salad
I have been making this for over 55 years or so. There will not be a holiday without it.
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Family Recipes, Holiday, Life, salads, Sides, Thanksgiving
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I’m making cheese balls today in case you’re interested. This is “His” family recipe and now it’s “everyone’s” recipe.
I make this the week of Thanksgiving all the way till the middle of Jan. I’ll share in a post later. I will be making the cheese ball, drying bread for two different stuffings, cleaning veggies, making cold salads, making … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Beef, Christmas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Family Recipes, Holiday, Life, Mom and Granny Granny's Recipes, New Years Eve, New Years Eve/NewYears Day, Nibbles/Munchies, Rambling, Recipes, Recipes for Beginners, Thanksgiving
Tagged Appetizers, Christmas, Holiday, Holiday sides, New Years, New Years Eve, Recipes, Recipes for Beginners
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Spicy BBQ Pork Sandwiches (made from left over Pork Roast)
Posted in BBQ, BBQ sides, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Frugal recipes, Life, Lunch, Lunch Ideas, Mom and Granny Granny's Recipes, Pork, Rambling, Recipes, Recipes for Beginners, Tried and True Recipe, What's for Dinner?, What's for lunch
Tagged BBQ Pork Sandwich, Dinner Ideas, Pork, Sandwiches, Tabasco, What's for Dinner
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Breakfast this morning French toast and bacon
Only one awake for breakfast this morning. Two I know are still sleeping and one hasn’t been home from work yet (night shift) and I think one is in the shower because the water pressure is down right … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Football Food, Life, Muffins, What's for breakfast?
Tagged Freezer food, Muffins, Sara Lee 100% Wheat Bread, What's for breakfast
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Made a cheesecake for “him”. He’s been kinda nice lately.
I will post a picture of a slice of this cheesecake, I put it in the fridge overnight to cool before serving. update… here is a photo. It was so nice to have just a basic cheesecake. It goes … Continue reading
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Banana Nut Muffins (as usual)
They are all wrapped up individually and ready for a “grab and go” for those that can’t seem to wake up in time. I tripled the recipe and will freeze two ziploc bags filled with these yummies, that … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Muffins, Ziploc bags
Tagged Freezer Foods, Muffins, Ziploc, Ziploc bags
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Breakfast this morning is…. Cheese Omelette, whole wheat toast (left whole so it’s easier to jelly) and don’t forget the Nan…ner.
Don’t forget your beverage choices coffee orange juice cranberry juice coffee milk hot chocolate coffee I think I’ll have coffee only.
Posted in Breakfast, Eggs, Everyday Life Ramblings, What's for breakfast?
Tagged Breakfast, Eggs, What's for breakfast
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This McDonald’s is different from all the others we have stopped at across the U.S… Worst food EVER, that is why I refuse and I used to be the biggest fan
Look at this food. I refuse to eat at this McDonalds because of how awful the food is. I was the biggest fan of McDonalds for DECADES. Not this one. Even contacting them doesn’t do any good. As soon … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Fast Food, Life, McDonalds
Tagged McDonalds
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Dinner for Two…………. Steak and Baked Potato served along with Tomato & Avocado Salad
I must say that throwing this dinner together turned out wonderfully. It was so quite here and just the two of us. My steak was cooked perfectly and the company was great. … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, Beef, Cake, Dinner for two, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Grilling, Rambling, salads, Sides, Steak, What's for Dinner?
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This should be interesting. I will be baking today with someone that is “learning”. Wish me luck….. Vintage Walnut Cake 1960
Please leave a comment and tell her how pretty the cake is. I want to encourage her, NOT discourage her. I will update when I can. (Update) Oh myyyyy …….what a day and its still early … Continue reading
Posted in Cake, Coffee Cake, Dessert, Everyday Life Ramblings, Family Recipes, Life, Rambling, Sweets and Treats, Tried and True Recipe, Vintage / Old Fashioned Recipes
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Dinner for little hands (big hands too) Burgers on the grill for fast and simple Birthday get together. Nothing fancy
(Hey… real food from real photos. NOT the ones that are staged and the ones that professionals are doing the cooking and taking the photos. Real life and Real FUN) Feed the kids first. The adults can eat later … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, BBQ sides, Beef, Burgers, Cake, Coffee Cake, Dessert, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Grilling, Life, Rambling, What's for Dinner?
Tagged A-1, BBQ, Burgers, Cheese puffs, Grilling, Ore-Ida, Ore-Ida Fries
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Only Three for dinner tonight instead of the crowd.
One Chef Salad One “Camping Salad” One dark green salad All served with dinner rolls and choice of salad dressing Sugar Free Jell-O for dessert … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Rambling, salads, Sugar-Free, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Jell-O, Jell-O Sugar Free, Salads
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Lunch……You have your choice… Honey ham or Black forest.
Spicy brown mustard or yellow. Served with cheese puffs, chips, pretzels or Funyons . Milk or soda (adults coffee, water or ??) This is ham I had 1/2 turkey sandwich with chips and … Continue reading
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Whole Sirloin to cut into steaks for the freezer. Time to get ready for the winter and stock freezer…. UPDATED photos
UPDATE…. all cut and packaged up. They are in the freezer and happy……..photos below I have paper towel stuck to the top. I didn’t want to freeze my hands. It will take a couple days in the fridge … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Lower Carb, Rambling, What's for Dinner?
Tagged FoodSaver, Freezer food
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Look what I get to do . They are out in the utility room waiting for me .
I get to clean and freeze three dozen corn. I have to decide what I want to do with these. Freeze whole? Or do I make fried corn? Or do I cut for whole kernels? … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Rambling, What's for Dinner?
Tagged FoodSaver, Freezer Foods
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What do you do when you have a crowd to feed within minutes? KFC works great
I HATE the new containers at Kentucky Fried Chicken. They do NOT hold as much and they will not stack without falling. AWFUL change KFC. I don’t know what everyone ate because I was busy cleaning up the mess caused … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fast Food, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Fast Food, Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC
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Fried Pork Chops for dinner, nothing special
choice of brussel sprouts or fried cabbage choice of “with” or without onions choice of salad dressing choice of beverage. Dessert is GOING TO BE PUDDING (no choice) These are the last three to cook. I cooked … Continue reading
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Only two for early dinner. Grilled cheese sandwiches and don’t forget the ” peek-kO’s “
. Everyone has plans so only the two for an early dinner. Add some kind of crunch ( chips or pretzels) One “yellow” cheese And one “white with little yellow” cheese. Peek-kO’s and chips on the … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Sandwich, What's for Dinner?, What's for lunch
Tagged grilled cheese, Jell-O, Sandwich
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Caramel Apple Dip
Caramel Apple Dip Makes about 3/4/ cup Ingredients 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup granola cereal or crushed graham crackers for garnish Preparation … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Dips, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fruit, Holiday, New Years Eve, New Years Eve/NewYears Day, Nibbles/Munchies, Party Foods, Rambling, Recipes for Beginners, Snacks, Tried and True Recipe, Vintage / Old Fashioned Recipes
Tagged Philadelphia Cream Cheese
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What’s for breakfast? Frittata and toast and fruit (for the people NOT late leaving lol)
. Breakfast Frittata or egg on toast (for fast out the door sandwich) white or wheat toast juice, coffee, tea, or milk sugar free grape jelly or cinnamon sugar half of banana … Continue reading
What’s for dinner? Crock-pot Beef and Broccoli over rice
This is an old standby since I make it a lot for when I am not home when they eat. Super easy and yummy. Crock-pot Chinese Beef and Broccoli 1 pound boneless, beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Beef, Crock-Pot, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Rambling, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Small Kitchen Appliance, Tried and True Recipe, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, Crock-Pot, Dinner Ideas, Kenmore Slow Cooker, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, slow cooker, What's for Dinner
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Mom’s 1970’s 7-Layer Dip. I tried something different this time.
LISTEN HERE……. I put the cheese on top to seal the rest of the ingredients. If it is going to sit on the table, I am going to make sure that it stays “moist”. The cheese and tomatoes seal … Continue reading
Cinnamon rolls for “drop-in” company
What do you do when company stops by and there isn’t anything to go along with the coffee? I’ll tell you. First you……. Hurry run to the fridge…. grab a roll…. preheat the oven. Scream super loud when the POP … Continue reading
Breakfast this morning was “Loaded Waffles”
So many possibilities for these waffles. I have already made another batch of waffles and two other batches of “inside stuff”. This is going to be fun ! Okay now I’m off to make cinnamon rolls. I use a … Continue reading
This is what three of them brought home for dinner after appointment. McDonalds
I had a tossed salad with club crackers. She is working and eating at the same time. She is always happy when she’s multi tasking.(I always yell at her and tell her that it … Continue reading
Breakfast this morning was Omelet Waffles with waffle hash browns and homemade bread toast.
Only 5 for breakfast. Everything chopped in bowls just ladle the eggs and put in topping. You can make two different omelettes at a time which is wonderful. I made breakfast in no time. I have so many ideas for … Continue reading
Stuffed Cabbage and Homemade bread
I will show the Stuffed Cabbage up here at the top and the bread down below. Yes, full recipes to come. I need to get all the photos in here before I lose them. STOP RIGHT HERE……… … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Bread / Rolls, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Life, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, product review, Rambling, Recipes, Small Kitchen Appliance, Vintage / Old Fashioned Recipes, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Breadman, Stuffed Cabbage, What's for Dinner
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Sauteed Kale with onions… I will be adding a bit to many dishes.
Okay Dokey all done. I’ll put it in a bowl to cool for the fridge. I will add to many dishes right from the freezer. I froze this in pint … Continue reading
The family tried the Burger King Tacos
This is the photo courtacy of Burger King shown in photo. These are public photos on the menu. This is what the group said they ordered We ordered a total of ……… 12 tacos, 4 whoppers, 2 double whoppers, … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Fast Food, Fast Food Friday, Life, What's for lunch
Tagged Burger King, Burger King Tacos
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Recipe Tried and True Granny’s 4 Bean Salad
Great with any food from the grill and great to take to a BBQ. when I make it……. I put some of this and some of that in dishes. I think I did okay with this. ———>>> If … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, BBQ sides, Everyday Life Ramblings, Granny's Recipes, Life, Rambling, salads, Sides, Tried and True Recipe, Veggies, What's for Dinner?, What's for lunch
Tagged BBQ sides, Salads, sides, Veggies
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Breakfast this morning was boring. Raisin bagel with honeydew melon
One person had cream cheese on their bagel, two had cinnamon sugar, and one had butter only. One had fruit only. I should seriously buy stock in Philadelphia cream cheese. They go through If you think … Continue reading
I made Banana Nut Muffins (again of course)
They are always so moist and yummy. I make them about once a month or every other. This is one of those popular snack after breakfast but before lunch. I would just call it mid-morning but because there are strange … Continue reading
Melons cut and ready to scoop. Watermelon, Cantaloupe and Honeydew.
If you think about touching my Ziploc containers… you WILL get hurt. I LOVE them so much and have sine the day that they hit the market. Hot summer and cold fruit…. Ahhhhhh feels good. … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Diet Plan, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fruit, Life, Ziploc containers
Tagged Breakfast, Dessert, Fruit, What's for breakfast, Ziploc
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They were so good it’s left over night. Spicy BBQ sandwiches.
There were only a few for dinner so it worked out perfectly. Plus I was so busy that I didn’t know if I was coming or going. I was being pulled in so many directions. … Continue reading
Apricot Cake
Apricot cake for “special request”. I even had little hands helping. I made the apricot filling days before and it worked out well. I normally make two but this time I guess I was too busy. It is starting to … Continue reading
Spicy BarBQ pork sandwich topped with Cole Slaw served with chips on the side (oh and strawberry shortcake for dessert)
I had a total disaster with a pork butt/shoulder because I tried a recipe from the internet. Oh My God….. it smelled awful. I had to open windows because it smelled so bad. I threw it away and started … Continue reading
Posted in Bread / Rolls, Crock-Pot, Dessert, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Life, Lunch Ideas, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Pork, Rambling, Recipes, Sandwich, Slow Cooker, Tried and True Recipe, What's for Dinner?, Ziploc bags
Tagged Ball Park, Freezer food, Ziploc bags
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Camping Cooking….. Smoked sausage or Kielbasa with Potatoes, Peppers and Onions.
This was so easy to throw it all together in the foil, season, fold it up and put on the campfire (low fire). When or if you stir… DO NOT puncher the foil or you will have a mess and … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, Camping, Camping Cooking/Recipes, Camping Fun, Camping Meals, Cast Iron Cooking, Cast Iron Skillet Recipes, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Grilling, Life, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Rambling, Sausage, Skillet Recipes
Tagged Camping meals, Camping recipes, cast iron, Cast Iron Cooking, Lodge Cast iron
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Strawberry Belgian Waffles for breakfast (plain waffles shown also)
I love my Waring waffle maker and it stays out on the counter. This is the one that I bought Waring waffle maker Lots of butter on this one … Continue reading
Breakfast for dinner. Cheese Omelettes or your choice of eggs
This is scrambled eggs with my mushroom mix ( mushrooms, zucchini, onions sauteed and placed in freezer for times like this) But I think that this mix is without the zuck. Served with strawberries, and an Asiago bagel. … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Dinner Ideas, Eggs, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fruit, Life, Rambling, Strawberries, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Eggs, Everyday Life, Strawberries, What's for Dinner
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Meatballs for the freezer (10 lb)
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, What's for Dinner?
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This is my third FoodSaver. I love it and use it so much but i miss my original one back in 1998. It was called Professional or something like that..
(still have to freeze all the whole chickens, chicken parts, steaks, roasts, ribs etc) 3 20lb rolls of ground chuck made into burger patties(shown below) meat balls, meatloaf, 3 lb packages to make any other meal with ground … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food
Tagged FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, Frugal
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Chicken Fajitas for a crowd.
And for those that don’t like the sandwiches, there is always chicken on a plate LOL
Oh my…… I tasted something called Runza original sandwich
I’m so sorry but it was nothing but frozen bread dough rolled out. Then a couple tablespoons of a ground beef with maybe onion and very little cabbage. Tasted like NOTHING. How disappointing. I gave it three bites … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Fast Food, Life, Tried something new, What's for Dinner?
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Mmm…. Banana Nut Pancakes with sausage links
They couldn’t wait until the photos were taken LOL
I had to buy my THIRD Cuisinart Coffee maker. Why three? Cuzzzzzz
My third Cuisinart Coffee maker (in about 9 or ten years) is dying and leaking on the counter. I placed an order this morning for another one and it will be here in two days. I … Continue reading
BBQ Pork Sandwiches for 11 (made sides too)
I made THREE Butts/shoulders Potato salad in in fridge Making Cole slaw Chips, Doritos and other bags are on the table Sweet potato fries, Regular fries I love when it falls off the … Continue reading
Yum, No Sugar Added Homemade Apple Butter
(sorry … when my helper took the photos she forgot a few steps but that’s okay, I’m sure you know what’s missing) I am making bread also so if you see flour dust everywhere you know why. A … Continue reading
Tuna salad sandwiches for lunch
Three with swiss cheese and lettuce on rye Two on wheat no lettuce and no cheese one on white with lettuce one on one slice of wheat open face. etc etc etc and lets not get started on the … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Lunch, Lunch Ideas, Rambling, Sandwich, What's for lunch
Tagged Chicken of the Sea, Lunch Ideas, Sandwiches, What's for lunch
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Fajitas, chips and salsa. Fast simple dinner.
Only a few for dinner so this makes sense. Served with chips and salsa….. I’m calling it dinner! It is so nice being able to just go to the freezer and see all the food that i froze using … Continue reading
Taco Bells crispy new fries….. LOL
Nothing but a greasy MESS. Their whole meal was disgusting. Meal for five down the drain. 6 tacos broken in pieces (the one shown was the best) 4 burritos that they forgot to stuff LOL
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Fast Food, Restaurant and Fast Food Review
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What’s for dinner? Simple Pork Chops, parsley potatoes and corn. Tossed salad and rolls on the side.
Homemade chutney to eat with the chutney
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Pork, Potatoes, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Pork, potatoes, What's for Dinner
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ! Time for a party.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day ! Corned beef, cabbage, boiled potatoes and carrots, colcannon, soda bread,German Chocolate Cake, cheesecake, pistachio pudding, or plain pound cake. and so much more. I have a large 22 QT electric roaster AND … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Beverages, Beverages/Adult, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Holiday, Life, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Potatoes, Rambling, Sides, St. Patrick's Day, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Charles Shaw, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Holiday, Kenmore Slow Cooker, Seagrams, Smirnoff, St.Patrick's Day
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What’s for dinner? ….Do your family and friends think you’re nuts chasing them and their plates around to get a photo? Mine think/know that I’m nuts. This was dinner…
The platter was empty so I ran around like a nut and took photos of their plates. This one starting eating and I place the camera on her shoulder . This one is having Chips and Dip… and … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Sandwich, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, Rambling, Sandwich, What's for Dinner
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Riblettes, flavored rice, and sliced beets. Not gourmet but dinner anyway.
It was dinner for one tonight. I wasn’t hungry so I only had to make one dinner. I feel like I cheated on a test…. it just didn’t feel right LOL. .
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
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Oh Nooooo, I did it again. Blue Bunny “Peanut Butter Party” ice cream
Blue Bunny is going to kill my weight loss. I have never heard of them before but now I am hooked. Plus I didn’t gain or lose, I stayed the same. Blue Bunny ice cream….. click over there —— > … Continue reading
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What’s for dinner tonight? Large Salads with your choice of toppings. Chicken, ham, turkey, cheese, green onions, bacon, tomato etc etc.
I tried the Egglettes and used a few of the eggs to top the salads. Read my other “egglettes” posts and read the reviews online to make your own decision. I had many toppings and everyone can make their … Continue reading
Meatloaf, mashed taters, peas, salad, and rolls
Meatloaf Smashed taters with or without a sprinkle of browned butter on top peas small tossed salad with choice of dressing Crescent rolls Jello milk water coffee or tea Ok….. all mixed up and ready for … Continue reading
T-bone steak, baked potato (with or without butter and sour cream, shrimp, salad, rolls. Mmmm
A table for only 4 tonight. Everyone enjoyed themselves and cleaned their plates. I know that after my surgery I will not be able to do the cooking and eating like normal so I may as well fill up … Continue reading
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Could they afford it? Both Fry containers wouldn’t equal ONE full container.
They little ones decided to write to McDonald’s about this order. They were so happy to order and pay for the food ( hand them the money of course). . .
What’s for breakfast on a cold winters day? Cream of Wheat Hot Cereal, and whole wheat toast.
I didn’t take a photo of the box but I’m sure you know what I’m talking about don’t you? Plus I was told not to take photos of products ( I don’t know why and I ha ve asked). … Continue reading
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Baking biscuits for breakfast sandwiches
I had to use the oven downstairs in the “rec room” because I was making cinnamon rolls upstairs LOL.
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New camping stove and pork chops for dinner
We bought a new portable camping stove for camping outside the travel trailer. Sometimes you just want to stay out in the fresh air. This is the stove that we bought. It has a grill on the right and a … Continue reading
Whoa, woke up sooo late.
Here is a plate of whole wheat bagels with strawberry cream cheese on one plate and blueberry on the other. Grab one or two and Gooooooo !! Holy crud, I didn’t even go to bed that late. Oh … Continue reading
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One of his favorite dishes. A large Botana.
Not feeling great so I’m not eating. It is only him tonight so I will make one of his favorites since he is also working during dinner. He complains about the tomatoes being the first thing to drop on his … Continue reading
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Breakfast today is only French toast and sausage.
Nothing fancy Choice of whole wheat or white. Sausage patties or nothing LOL .
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Jimmy Dean Ham and Cheese Croissants.These are great for the days that we all sleep in late, or when someone is lazy.
. . Served with hash browns, you have a fast breakfast. Did I mention that I was in a hurry today? These were perfect for everyone. . .
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Rump Roast with roasted veggies. Served with a tossed salad and crescent rolls.
The veggies are carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, white and red onions, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash. Served with Au Jus on the side for dipping or the homemade steak/roast/beef sauce. Homemade roast/steak … Continue reading
Shrimp Pad Thai for dinner
One person….. NO pasta One person ….NO nuts One person…. extra nuts One…………….. NO Cilantro One person….extra sauce and extra Lime Do I take instructions like a restaurant? Heck No……That is why everything is in little bowls … Continue reading
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My Easter Dinner will be……
. Whole ham baked beans green bean casserole Sweet potatoes potato salad ( to eat with sandwiches) pineapple stuffing Mashed potatoes with homemade gravy from ham. Granny Granny’s Marshmallow salad Carrot salad Crescent rolls nibble plates … Continue reading
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What do you do when you’re feeling “blue” ?
I reach for something BLUE. Yummy in my tummy! .
Posted in Dessert, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Ice Cream, Life, product review, Rambling, What's for Dinner?
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Second breakfast. ( The First breakfast was coffee, and a banana before starting work at 4 AM)
Eggs, hash brown patties, bacon, choice of wheat toast or wheat bagels with cream cheese. I was so busy making the food that I didn’t have time to take pictures of all of it. Sorry. I’m not sure … Continue reading
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St. Patrick’s Day…. Corned Beef and Cabbage served along with Colcannon for those that requested.
When I bought the corned beef, I bought two flat and one point. I am going to cook it all in the roaster since I am cooking three along with the potatoes, carrots and cabbage. That … Continue reading
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Tagged Colcannon, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Hamilton Beach, St.Patrick's Day, What's for Dinner
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It’s lunch time, only two choices today, I’m busy (smile).
Chicken salad or bologna. I haven’t been this busy in a long time so it has to be something fast if I am making it. Chicken Salad sandwich on a toasted ciabatta roll. Topped with lettuce and two slices of … Continue reading
Crispy Cod, with roasted broccoli, baked potato with sour cream, and tossed salad.
One person wanted naked fish (without breading), so I made that in a separate oven . Two with tartar sauce, Two with lemon, and one with malt vinegar. (potatoes were cooked out on the deck … Continue reading
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I hate Bullies….. Why is ANYONE allowing these people to Bully???
It has to stop NOW, don’t allow it !!
Baby Back Ribs, homemade rice pilaf, corn on the cob, three bean salad, and pound cake for dessert.
I need to apologize for the crappy photos. The meat fell off the bone which made a terrible looking plate. Who am I kidding, all my photos look awful. That just means that they aren’t staged and spending time with … Continue reading
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Tagged corn, Dinner Ideas, Pork, Rice, Salads, What's for Dinner
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Mmmm, “he” loves his donuts with coffee but he only gets to have them about every couple months or so.
These donuts will last him over a week. He has his real breakfast everyday about 5 A.M. Then around 9 A.M he is ready for a morning snack. He will fill his ex large mug with fresh hot coffee … Continue reading
Mmm, Homemade Pizza for a quick dinner.
I took this out to show them, and to ask if they wanted more pepperoni or added toppings. They started digging in LOL .
Glazed Pork Steak, Fried potatoes, and Fried Cabbage.
Things like this are requested. Only two ate dinner tonight, so I’m fine with it. I wanted to use a head of cabbage that I had in the fridge anyway. I didn’t eat dinner. … Continue reading
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Time to make the lunches… Hot ham and cheese sandwiches
Mmmm … your choice of cheddar, provolone or Swiss. Served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. And along side we have either pretzels, or Jalapeno Potato chips. Yes, there will be plenty of cold drinks. … Continue reading
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Okay, it’s time for breakfast. Today we will have Waffles and bacon.
Belgian waffles with bacon. Now add butter and warm maple syrup……… Mmm This is the one that I have Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker. If anything goes wrong with this one… I will defiantly buy another … Continue reading
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What’s for lunch? A Quick and easy one….. Grilled Cheese Sammy with chips
Fast lunch for all…….. A couple of them wanted just swiss cheese A couple wanted cheddar cheese One wanted mixed cheeses (Colby Swiss and Cheddar) A couple wanted their sandwich on white bread (along with Tomato soup from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Campbell's, Everyday Life Ramblings, Lunch Ideas, Sandwiches
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Johnsonville Brats and sweet potato fries….
It is “dinner while watching a movie night” whi ch means that dinner will be something to be held in your hand or nibbles. I must say that these turned out great. We have made them a million times but … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexia Sweet Potato Fries, Blue Bunny Frozen Yogurt, Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Breyers Ice Cream, Dinner Ideas, Johnsonville Brats, Walmart Great Value Products, Wonder hot dog buns
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Making Nanner Muffins
I’d call this a ” freezer fill up day”. Muffins, breakfast casseroles, cooked bacon, sausage patties, omelette fillings etc. I like the idea of having assorted breakfast foods for anyone to microwave for a descent breakfast like french toast, … Continue reading
Lazy fast dinner. Chicken dinner salad
Has anyone noticed that Tyson has stopped selling the “white meat chicken fillets” ? We used to love those on our salads. Choice of toppings: cheese, bacon pieces, carrots, green onions, chopped white onion, grape tomatoes, avocado slices, chopped cucumber, … Continue reading
Look what he came home with just to “thank you for taking care of me”.
He was feeling yucky for a couple weeks and I did what I’m supposed to do and took care of him, the house, the family etc. No big deal. He came home with this today. I think that was so … Continue reading
Dyson V8 Absolute Review
Dyson Santa brought me a new Dyson V8 Absolute . How do I know it was Santa? Because my husband knows better than to buy me anything that has to do with house work LOL. I always thought that … Continue reading
Dyson V8………. Dyson I LOVE YOU !!
Dyson www.dyson.com Keep watching for my REVIEW on this vacuum ( my new best friend). I will tell you all about it.
Look what he came home with….This cool flashlight/trouble light
While traveling he gets me the neatest things. You can swivel the hook at the top You can stand it up the front light ( first press of the button) is a … Continue reading
Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic
I need to roast these because there is 5 times more than this outside waiting to be picked.
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Burgers, Baked beans, Corn on cob, Chips, tossed salad, cold beet salad, and Jello
( I must say that these younger adults were very respectful and they cleaned up their own mess LOL ) Choice of cheese…. sharp cheddar, Swiss, American, or Colby These just came out of the garden and much more … Continue reading
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Tagged Baked beans, BBQ, Burgers, Corn on cob, Outside Garden, Party
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Crock-Pot overnight oatmeal recipe. Trying out one of my new crock-pots.
Update to add photo of the crock-pot that I used. 4 QT Oval So I decided to try something new. Oatmeal in one of my new crock-pots that “he” brought home. The original recipe turned out like water so … Continue reading
Pretty Morning photo
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Lg Chicken Dinner Salad for the Hot Days of Summer
I already cut the chicken into strips so that is why it looks so funny. This one was served with Hidden Valley Buffalo Ranch. They have new flavors and we bought two of them ( along with “original” of course)’ He … Continue reading
Pork Chops with an onion glaze, scalloped potatoes, three bean salad, dinner rolls…and I call it “tonight’s dinner”.
The strangest thing happened when I put a pork chop on the plate. It Popped real loud and kinda blew up. I have never ever seen that before. Scalloped potatoes ready for the oven. The … Continue reading
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Look what he came home with today. TWO Crock-Pots !!!
I never know what he will bring home. I will let you know all the meals I make with them and how I like them. I have two others and roasters but it is nice to have small ones … Continue reading
So pretty, this makes me smile and makes me take a minute to feel good inside.
How can you have a bad day when it starts out like this? please link back… don’t steal
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Deep fried shrimp, deep fried cauliflower, baked sweet potatoes, baked idaho with sour cream and chives, roasted corn salad, tossed salads, green beans, etc etc
I was so busy that I didn’t get all of the photos. All I could do is reach over the couch and take these from the guys watching tv that were still eating. Sweet potato eaters already ate, and left … Continue reading
I have been buying dozens of corn to freeze for the winter. Please hang on “FoodSaver”. Don’t die on me yet.
Don’t forget to keep some of the raw corn in the fridge for dinner when guests stop over. ( happens ALL THE TIME HERE) BBQ outside for a fast dinner. I love my FoodSaver. Update…. … Continue reading
There was a request for me to make an Apricot cake for a special occasion, so of course I will.
Filling….. Crust……….. (I am such a sloppy cook and baker, I had to show the photos… smile) I don’t have people cleaning up FOR me and they aren’t great photos…. because I … Continue reading
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Tagged Cake, Coffee Cake, Dessert, Kitchen Aid
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Grilling day for someone special. Too bad the lobster was old. Insert a frown here.
(The Lobster was disgusting. 8 of them wasted, no one ate them. ) I should tell you where we got them because the so called butcher kept saying ” I have been a butcher for 10 years and I KNOW … Continue reading
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BBQ day….. Drop in guests…. Hot dogs, corn, beans, chips, ice cream cones.
Real time meals….. It is hard to feed people and take beautiful photos without a photographer standing by. There are 9 hungry people waiting to eat here so I DO have priorities. After all…. REAL food, ugly photos, both sides … Continue reading
Time to make pancakes for the freezer. You can pop them in the microwave for a fast breakfast.
I like to make sure that real food is available so everyone can eat. You can pop them in the microwave for a fast breakfast. Bacon and ham are also in there cooked and ready to reheat. There is … Continue reading
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Future Spicy BBQ Pork Sandwiches….. YUM !
Holy Moly these were umm”spicy”. I will pack it up in individual bags and freeze for a quick meal. Cooling down so I can pack it up in … Continue reading
Baked Crispy Cod, Baked sweet potato and green beans. Yum!
I don’t know why, but lately I have been craving fish. ( Oh please get that thought out of your head because I am so old, I would make the “news”) Nice crispy topping, lemon slices on the side, … Continue reading
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Tagged Baked sweet potato, Dinner Ideas, Fish, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, green beans, Seafood, weight loss, What's for Dinner
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Happy St. Patty’s Day………Corned Beef and Cabbage………My corned beef was too tender and fell apart towards the end of the night.
Way too busy to take a lot of photos sorry. We had such a good time but super busy. Day before …………..And Day Of. make Cole slaw…………………………….. (check) Get the large roaster from box and clean………………………..(check) I love … Continue reading
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Tagged Bacon, Beef, bread/rolls, Cake, Dessert, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Foods, Happy Hour Adult Beverages, Holiday, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, Oster Roaster Oven, potatoes, product review, Rambling, Small Kitchen Appliance, St.Patrick's Day, Veggies, Walmart, whats for dinner
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Another FoodSaver day………… Large roll of Ground Beef
I cut these large enough or small enough for most meals. There are days I need to use two or three of them or just one. Have I told you how much I LOVE my FoodSaver? Do you have … Continue reading
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Another FoodSaver day……. Whole pork loin
I will be prepping my fresh veggies for the fridge and cutting meat and poultry for the freezer. Busy day today. Right out of the freezer That is little pieces of ice laying next to it. My hand … Continue reading
Another FoodSaver day…… Cutting a Whole Sirloin Tip for the freezer
Cutting and freezing a Whole sirloin tip. Three beautiful roasts or use one for Kibbee or ka-bobs. Mmmmmm I couldn’t do it if is wasn’t for my trusty FoodSaver FoodSaver I am … Continue reading
Going to make this tomorrow… Slow Cooker Marmalade Pork Tenderloin, We love this !
I would have made it tonight but I am out of one of the ingredients. UPDATE…. oops looked in the freezer and my pork loin is missing. LOL …..Ok so I will make this sometime this week ( smile … Continue reading
The Breakfast meal for this morning is…….Whole Grain French Toast with Crispy Bacon
Ok not everyone wants whole grain. Too bad, take it or leave it. This is not a restaurant. ( wink ) Everyday there is something different for meals and I try not to have the same thing two days in … Continue reading
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Tagged Bacon, Breakfast, Everyday Life Ramblings, Pork
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Left over night… Stew and store bought Crescent Rolls.
Warning ………LEFT OVER NIGHT !! IT MIGHT LOOK LIKE DOD FOOD , BUT IT WAS GOOOOOD ! Boy it was good. I love the stews and soups and sauces the next day ( or out of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Beef, Dinner Ideas, Freezer Foods, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, Rambling, stews and soups, whats for dinner
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AeroGarden …. the babies are really growing
AeroGarden I am prepared with extra water etc. Watch me grow…and grow…and grow.. LOL
Breakfast today…. Scrambled eggs with broccoli and cheese. Served along with 100% percent Whole Wheat Toast
Pass the sugar free jelly please
Freezing SIX heads of Cauliflower for the freezer with my trusty FoodSaver.
They had a great sale on Dole Cauliflower so we bought SIX heads. I will use the FoodSaver and put them in the freezer. If you have a FoodSaver, you can understand how exciting this is. If you don’t … Continue reading
Fish and Chips served along side is a cold crispy salad. Well it “should have been a Great dinner” like all our other fish frys.
I WILL NEVER use this recipe again… What a waste of ingredients, along with NO TASTE…….. I LOVE MY RECIPE that I have used for about 40 years. WHY did I try this ?? A few family members like … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fish, Freezer Food, Life, Rambling, Salad/Tossed, salads, Seafood, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Fish, Seafood, tossed salad, whats for dinner
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Friday Fish… Tastes like Lobster ( well almost)
Baked Fish, served along with Broccoli and Cauliflower mix. Served with nice hot butter ( not strained) A couple good sized salads and a couple small salads. Some with tom and cucumber and some without. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fish, Freezer Food, Life, Lower Carb, Rambling, Salad/Tossed, Veggies, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Fish, Seafood, tossed salad, Veggies
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Lower Carb Flat Iron Steaks, baked sweet potato and green beans with bacon. Split between THREE people.
Served along side is a crisp salad with onion, cucumber, grape tomatoes, and real bacon bits ( mine without please) . Salad dressing tonight…. Ranch UPDATE… and a loss next morning.
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Grilling, Life, Lower Carb, Potatoes, Rambling, Salad Dressings, salads, Sides, Steak, sweet potato, Veggies, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Bacon, Baked sweet potato, Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Freezer Foods, Grilling, Life, Lower Carb, potatoes, Rambling, salad dressings, Salads, sides, Steak, tomatoes, Veggies, weight loss, whats for dinner
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McDonalds Filet of Fish and Fries… Yum
My cheat night from my diet plan. Three meals were really good….. One was pretty bad ( cold and only 1/2 fries). I gave mine up because I wasn’t hungry.
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fish, Life, Lunch Ideas, McDonalds, Restaurant and Fast Food Review, Sandwich, Seafood, Sides, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Fish, Life, Lunch Ideas, McDonalds, Resturants and/or Fast Food review, Sandwich, Seafood, sides, whats for dinner
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This filling was made from left over chicken and it will be made into Pot Pie Filling and Chicken Soup with Rice or Noodles.
I will update this after I have made the pot pie or soup. Right now it will go in the freezer until ready to use.
What’s for dinner? Large Chicken Salads with your choice of dressing.
This is what I do when I am so busy and need a fast dinner.with your choice of toppings. I have the toppings in bowls…..you top your own salad….. ( most of the salads have one chicken breasts, but others … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Chicken of the Week, Condiments, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Rambling, Salad Dressings, salads, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Cheese, Chicken, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Life, product review, Rambling, Salads, Tyson, Veggies, whats for dinner
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Remember the SECOND Countertop Oven that I bought? I’ve used it probably 10 times and guess what?
The numbers are already off the dial. I even made sure I didn’t use any chemicals and used a nice soft cloth. Yes I bought the same brand because I thought it was just a “fluke” that mine broke so … Continue reading
Lower Carb Burger with swiss cheese, served with cauliflower and Vettetti Pro sweet potato cakes.
Sweet Potato cakes were made with my new Veggetti Pro ( NOT sponsored) I don’t have a lot of photos because I was making different patties for different people. one…………. rare one……….. med well one……… with green peppers … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Burgers, Condiments, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Gadget Review, Lower Carb, My New Gadget, New Purchase, Potatoes, product review, Rambling, Sauce, Sides, sweet potato, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, cauliflower, Cheese, Ground Beef, sweet potatoes, swiss cheese, Veggetti Pro, Veggies, whats for dinner
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Sweet potato Cakes with onions….Yummy. I Starting to play with my Veggetti Pro .
(This is NOT a sponsored post I bought this). These can be made ahead and I am going to show you how……. keep reading When you get done … Continue reading
Posted in Cast Iron Cooking, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Gadget Review, Life, Meatless Meal or Dish, My New Gadget, New Purchase, Potatoes, product review, Rambling, Sauce, Sides, sweet potato, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Cast Iron Cooking, Dinner Ideas, Gadget Review, Meatless Meal or Dish, New Purchases, sides, Siracha, sweet potatoes, Veggetti Recipes, Veggies, whats for dinner
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Lower Carb Banana Muffins
Hot out of the oven and mean HOT out of the oven. couldn’t eat yet, will let it cool. … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Lower Carb, Muffins, Rambling, Sugar-Free, Weight loss, Ziploc bags
Tagged Freezer Foods, Lower Carb, Muffins, Splenda, Sugar-Free, Ziploc bags
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What’s for breakfast? His favorite Breakfast …….Nice HOT Cream of Wheat with wheat toast on a cold morning.
Update…. forgot to show the brand I use because we have used it since we were young and we still use it. Had to update the photo when I realized there wasn’t a photo. “He” loves this cereal on … Continue reading
Mmmmm Poor Man’s Lobster, baked sweet potato, and tossed salad. YUMMY !!!
It’s so nice to be able to open the freezer and have a wonderful fish dinner. I love my foodsaver (FoodSaver) AND my freezers LOL. 4 sweet potatoes and 3 … Continue reading
Posted in Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fish, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Gadget Review, Life, Lower Carb, product review, Rambling, salads, Seafood, Sides, sweet potato, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Fish, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, kitchen gadget, Life, Lower Carb, product review, Rambling, Salads, Seafood, weight loss, whats for dinner
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FoodSaver and a 10 lb case of Fish…. Look out freezer, here it comes !
In case you want info…. NO I AM NOT PAID for this post FoodSaver
Homemade “Three Cheese Olga”, served with a small “Greek Salad”.
Cooking for the Midnight crew. Olga’s Three Cheese on homemade Olga bread with NO tomatoes for this person. Served with a greek salad with homemade greek dressing.
Posted in Bread / Rolls, Copycat /Clone Recipes/Wanna-be's, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Lunch Ideas, Meatless Meal or Dish, Olga's Recipe, Rambling, Recipes, Salad Dressings, salads, Sandwich, Sauce, Tried and True Recipe, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Bread, Cheese, Copycat / Clone Recipes, Greek Salad, Lunch Ideas, salad dressings, Sandwich, Sauces
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Pork Chops, Brown Rice and Green Beans. Along with a crisp salad….. Mmmmm
Season the pork with your favorite spices. These two had a mixture of bbq seasoning garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. The others were just salt and pepper. Homemade rice pilaf…Mmmmm Two different … Continue reading
Posted in Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Pork, Rambling, salads, Sides, Veggies, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Pork, Rice, Salads, Veggies, weight loss, What's for Dinner
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Making Olga Bread
This is my own twist on so many yucky recipes out there floating around that CLAIM to be authentic. I’m sure you know the ones that I’m talking about…. they claim to have worked there for many years etc. …….Then … Continue reading
Posted in Bread / Rolls, Copycat /Clone Recipes/Wanna-be's, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Life, Lunch Ideas, Olga's Recipe, Rambling, Sandwich, Tried and True Recipe, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Bread, Copycat / Clone Recipes, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Lunch Ideas, Olga bread, Rambling, Recipes\, whats for dinner
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I have a family member that LOVES pizza rolls. We thought we would bring these home to try the NEW flavor.
They had already exploded before they were even placed in the oven. He had a few friends over and look what happened to their munchies.
Roasted Whole Chicken , broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussel sprouts. Served with baked sweet potato.
Oops…….. the skin broke but VERY JUICY!!!!! I want everyone to eat veggies so I will make a variety. Broccoli and cauliflower Brussel sprouts and cauliflower.
Posted in Chicken, Chicken of the Week, Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Frugal recipes, Life, Lower Carb, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Rambling, sweet potato, Veggies, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Baked sweet potato, Chicken, Chicken of the Week, Dinner Ideas, Low Carb, Lower Carb, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, Pilgram's whole Chicken, weight loss, whats for dinner
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Homemade Bean soup made from the ham bone for Christmas. Served with store bought rolls for a fast dinner.
Posted in Bread / Rolls, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Frugal recipes, Ham, Holiday, Life, Lunch, Lunch Ideas, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Pork, product review, Rambling, Soup, Stews and Soups, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beans, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Freezer Foods, Ham, Holiday, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, Soup, stews and soups, whats for dinner
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Turkey baster update….. “Mainstays”…….I LOVE THIS ONE, It didn’t break or crack !!!!!
This is AFTER USING it like crazy …… YIPPEE….. we have a winner !!! Thank Goodness I was getting so mad. I used them constantly so lets see what happens the next time. … Continue reading
My FoodSaver Day (but it is dying)
My FoodSaver and cutting meat Day ( 2 Whole Sirloin Tip, 1 Chuck Roll, 1 whole Bottom round, 1whole brisket etc It will take a couple days to cut, bag, label and freeze all these pieces. … Continue reading
My toaster oven broke and I almost cried. We just bought another one. Yes same kind because I loved it but yes worried this one will die so soon too.
I need to go look up when I bought the first one. Update…. nov 20 2013 Please don’t die so soon…. I wuv this oven.
Semi- Homemade Gyros with curly fries, and a crisp Greek Salad. All homemade except for the Low Carb tortillas……yum
All homemade except for the Low Carb tortillas……yum The ” SEMI” part of the title is because I bought the meat from the butcher and I had to cook it. They threw it together and I … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Condiments, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Life, Low Carb Bread/Rolls/Biscuits, Lower Carb, Lunch, Lunch Ideas, Rambling, Salad Dressings, salads, Sandwich, Sauce, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Greek Salad, Lamb, Life, Low Carb Tortillas, Lunch Ideas, Mission Carb Balance Tortillas, Rambling, salad dressings, Salads, whats for dinner
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Homemade Sausage made into a stir fry…. (okay I was rushing for a fast easy dinner). Served with sweet potatoes instead of rice
(okay I was rushing for a fast easy dinner). Served with sweet potatoes instead of rice I didn’t serve with rice for everyone because a couple of us are watching our carbs. I served just mine with Brussels … Continue reading
Posted in Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Lower Carb, Pork, Potatoes, Rambling, Sausage, sweet potato, Veggies, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Green Giant Brussels Sprouts, Lower Carb, Pork, Rambling, Sausage, Walmart's Great Value frozen Stir Fry Veggies, weight loss, whats for dinner
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The scale is still going down daily. Its not many pounds PER day, but it is going down daily !!!
And I’m still eating good food and full. I am so proud of myself. I have my OWN program since the others were not for me.
Posted in Diet Plan, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Rambling, Weight loss
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Lower Carb Fish and Chips… Mmmm
Here it is right out of the freezer. Have I mentioned how much I love my dying foodsaver? I have had them ever since they first came out. FoodSaver (NO I did not get paid for … Continue reading
Posted in Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fish, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Life, Lower Carb, Potatoes, Rambling, Seafood, sweet potato, Veggies, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Fish, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, Low Carb bread/rolls/biscuits, Lower Carb, Seafood, sweet potatoes, Veggies
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Roasted chicken with baked sweet potato and green beans. Slurp ! oops sorry
Posted in Chicken, Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Lower Carb, Salad Dressings, salads, Sides, sweet potato, Veggies, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Baked sweet potato, Chicken, Dinner Ideas, green beans, Lower Carb, sides, tossed salad, What's for Dinner, Wishbone Chunky Blue Cheese
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Six pans of bacon for the freezer
I made 6 pans of bacon to bag up for the freezer. I freeze them with two or three pieces in a sandwich bag and then put all of those into a Ziplock freezer bag. Grab the frozen breakfast items … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Rambling, Ziploc bags
Tagged Bacon, Freezer Foods, Ziploc bags
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Breakfast Egg Muffins
I have been doing this WAY BEFORE they became popular. I would say about 40 years or even more. Cooking the ham green pepper onion spice. I later added more ham so I had to add … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Ham, Life, Low Carb, Lower Carb, Pork, Rambling, Small Kitchen Appliance, Veggies, Ziploc bags
Tagged Cheese, Eggs, Freezer Foods, green peppers, Ham, Lower Carb, Ninja, onions, Small Kitchen Applicance, Ziploc bags
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Mmmm Lower Carb-“Orange Ice Cream-y frozen dessert”. (yes, I made it up and proud of it LOL)
I didn’t get a photo of it in a dish because I served it into individual dishes to freeze. I’ll add a photo in a few. The photo is on the bottom, scroll down. I … Continue reading
Low(er) Carb Hamburger Steak, Fiesta beans, small tossed salad. Oh and homemade lower carb ketchup.
This is the first can of “ready made” anything that I have opened in months. I just needed this for a fast dinner. And because we were in such a hurry, I only got photos while on their plates. … Continue reading
One pan and simple. Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and broccoli.
Served with a mashed sweet potato with butter and heavy cream. ( and a loss next morning). Oh and Lower carb strawberry shortcake with whipped cream. I was worried about gaining 1/2 pound so Dinner was going to be … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Low Carb, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Pork, Rambling, Strawberries, Sugar-Free, Veggies, Weight gain, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, Pork, Sauerkraut, Splenda, Strawberries, Weight gain, weight loss, What's for Dinner, whipped cream
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Cutting and Freezing Strip Steaks with FoodSaver. It’s almost dying .
I cross my fingers every time I need to us this. I really don’t know what I am going to do when she dies. some of the bags have two and some … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Life, Small Kitchen Appliance, Steak, What's for Dinner?
Tagged BBQ, Beef, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods
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Dinner was soooo good ! Strip Steak, baked sweet potato, green beans, small salad and homemade steak sauce dip.
And it was all low(er) carb. Yummy ! They look like they are “over cooked” but actually I think two were “under cooked” and mine was perfect. From FoodSaver Bag to table. They were so juicy. They were rare, … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Dessert, Dinner Ideas, Dips, Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Grilling, Life, Lower Carb, Potatoes, Rambling, salads, sweet potato, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Baked sweet potato, Beef, Dinner Ideas, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, tossed salad, whats for dinner
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Baked Cod / Poor Man’s Lobster Low(er) Carb Mac and Cheese and Cauliflower. Yum !
I will come back with carb count after I get more posts up. I have said it a million times with MY recipes… “ Taste as you go because MY LIKES might not be YOUR LIKES.” I have … Continue reading
Posted in Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fish, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Life, Low Carb, Pasta, Rambling, Recipes, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Cheese, Dinner Ideas, Fish, Food Photo, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, Pasta, Recipes\, Seafood, Temp-tations, Veggies, whats for dinner
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Braised Beef with Roasted Sweet potatoes, onions, celery and carrots. Nice meal for a yucky day.
This ends up to be so tender that I got laughed at for setting the tables with knives. Ha Ha so funny huh? I used my Lodge Pot on the stove. Brown the roast … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Life, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Potatoes, sweet potato, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Freezer Foods, Lodge Cast iron, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, sweet potatoes, Veggies
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My FoodSaver is Ready. This is a Whole Pork Loin . Going to cut it into thick chops, pork roasts and use the end pieces for “ground Pork” or in case I make a stir fry.
. . . I love my FoodSaver since the first one I bought many years ago when they came out with the first one. FoodSaver Guess what’s for dinner ? Yep Pork Roast. Lets season … Continue reading
Lg Dinner Salad ( chicken )
YUMMY !!
Posted in Chicken, Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Lower Carb, salads, Veggies, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Cheese, Chicken, Salads, tomatoes
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FoodSaver hasn’t died yet. I am using it like crazy, right now is TEN pounds of “Feeesh”. (Fish)
I can’t believe that it’s hanging on so long after giving me clues that it’s dying on me. My FoodSaver is one item that I will NEVER be without. I have two large freezers ( one “stand up” and one … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fish, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Gadget Review, Life, Meatless Meal or Dish, product review, Rambling, Seafood, Small Kitchen Appliance, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Fish, Food Photo, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, kitchen gadget, Life, Meatless Meal or Dish, product review, Rambling, Seafood, Small Kitchen Applicance, whats for dinner
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Baby Back Ribs, loaded sweet potato slices, and cauliflower . Dinner is ready !
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Posted in BBQ, Diet Plan, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Holiday, Life, Low Carb, Lower Carb, Memorial Day, Pork, Potatoes, Rambling, Sides, sweet potato, Weight loss, What's for Dinner?
Tagged BBQ, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Grilling, Holiday, Pork, sweet potatoes, Veggies, weight loss, What's for Dinner
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Homemade Sausage is done and going in the freezer. Thank you FoodSaver and KitchenAid !!!
Gather all you items, wash, dry and take in the other room to use large counter. I can’t wait for breakfast sausage again. KitchenAid … Continue reading
Pork Roast , roasted potatoes and green beans. A little glaze on the side that I used from the top and we have dinner
When I cut a large whole pork loin I use the ends for either roasts, cubes, strip or even grinding. This was a nice roast.
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Life, Pork, Potatoes, Rambling, Sauce, Sides, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Del Monte, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, Pork, potatoes, Veggies
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Another Whole Pork Loin for the freezer. My foodsaver is my best friend but its dying.
Pork loin chops Pork Roasts Pork for stir fry’s pork for Pork steaks…..etc etc etc Bottom photo all bagged up with foodsaver ready for the freezer FoodSaver … Continue reading
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Tagged FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, Pork
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We call this Pork and Pasta.
. .I normally serve this with Homemade garlic bread but it was a last minute dinner idea. .
Posted in Bread / Rolls, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Pasta, Pork, Sauce, What's for Dinner?
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Burger King Whopper Jr with cheese …. or is it?
pretty photo was from bk dot com I’m so sad, but it was hot. We have been so very busy and we needed something to eat right “now” so this is what we ended up getting. … Continue reading
Salads for dinner. Pick your toppings from the platters and make your salad. Grab the dinner rolls and call it dinner.
Dressings were blue cheese buffalo sauce Ranch vinegar Imitation crab, eggs, swiss cheese, green onions, tomatoes ( artichokes and olives on one of these but I can’t see them ) Chicken, cucumber, tomato, green onion cheddar ( bacon bits, … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Rambling, salads, Seafood, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Imitation Crab, Lunch Ideas, Salads, Veggies, What's for Dinner
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Tomorrow is National Ice Cream Day but I can’t wait until then.
This is the second ice cream maker that I had to buy. I have a family member that loved it every night before bed. Only one small scoop but I was happy to do it. My trusty Cuisinart Ice … Continue reading
Pizza Hut tonight and disappointed.
The pizza was made and before throwing it in the box, they threw a handful of spinach on top and handed it to us. Really? You can see how I just moved all this to one side, it was going … Continue reading
Why is it that every time there is a promotion at McDonalds, they are out of the stickers the next day and never get more?
We have a weekly special occasion that takes place twice or three times a week here at our house and then at other homes. Everyone gets their orders and brings it back here or at the other homes. … Continue reading
I will try to review a new gadget or food or company for you. I am not getting paid, I am doing this on my own to help you out.
Get ready because I have so many kitchen items to tell you about. Along with many family recipe books, papers and cards, I can keep posting forever. I can review new companies, food items, cleaning products etc. I always try … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, My New Gadget, New Recipe Review, product review, Recipes To Try
Tagged Everyday Life, Life, product review, Rambling, Recipes\
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Good Morning, here is a picture that will start your day off with a smile.
I was having my coffee and looked out the window. Soooo Pretty ! Good Morning everyone, Mondays are just another day for me. I don’t hate them because the “Monday Bad things” happen to me on Tues, Wed, … Continue reading
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Shish-Ka-Bobs, homemade rice pilaf, roasted corn, and grilled “fresh” pineapple
burp….. scuz me “He” requested these for dinner a couple days ago, so of course I made them. Enough to feed 9 people. It was a nice time with friends.
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fruit, Grilling, Life, Sides, What's for Dinner?
Tagged BBQ, Beef, Corn on cob, Dinner Ideas, Food Photo, Grilling, Life, Rambling, Rice, What's for Dinner
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I think he will have to have his computers surgically removed.
I’m not kidding. His face is always in at least two screens. I can’t even have a conversation with him until I say ” are you busy? are you busy, ARE YOU BUSY? ” The funny part is that most … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Rambling, Techy stuff
Tagged Computer, Everyday Life, Life, Rambling, Techy Stuff
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A day filled with so many thoughts. STOP, I see your curser going to the “x” up in the corner.
I was thinking about family members being mean to each other that causes them not to speak. I was thinking about how I should have done my nails today like I had planned. I was thinking about what I was … Continue reading
Guess Who needs ceramic rocks for the BBQ at 3 PM on Memorial Day? when he was asked a million times for 3 WEEKS if we need anything?
Oh good Lord, watch me run to the phone. I called all local hardware stores and they were closed at 2 PM and noon. (wipes brow….. ) He found a bag in the extra large storage room. Ok he calls … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, Everyday Life Ramblings, Grilling, Holiday, Life, Memorial Day, Military / Vets, Rambling
Tagged BBQ, Everyday Life, Grilling, Holiday, Life, Memorial Day, Rambling
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Meet My new Primo Water Cooler. It even came with expired coupons for water. Look
UPDATE….. THIRD ONE DIED…..need another brand. Valid…….. 1/1/2013 ….. thru………. 6/30/2014 Yes I will try to contact the company but so far no luck. Don’t yell at me for the bad pictures, when I am in … Continue reading
I think I am going to start looking into “Home Advisor” for my growing repair/remodel list.
I have heard both good and bad so I will make up my own mind. I have a list that I have been keeping for about five years now. Unfortunately my husband is too busy with his own list of repairs/remodels … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, House Repair, house work, Life
Tagged Everyday Life, Home Repair, Rambling
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I love my new Roomba!!! I have always had at least two Roombas, one for upstairs and one for downstairs.
Got my new one to replace one that broke. I love , love, love it and it was put to work right away . ( Yes that is a Scooba too but that is another AWFUL STORY). But lets not … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, house work, Life, My New Gadget, product review, Rambling
Tagged cleaning, Everyday Life, Life, product review
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Time for my trusty FoodSaver to go to work.
I’ve been using them since they first came out many many years ago. I will always have one. They have saved us so much money when you can find good deals on things for the freezer. OH CRAP, last roll … Continue reading
Posted in Burgers, Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Gadget Review, Life, product review, Rambling
Tagged FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, kitchen gadget
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Grilled Ham and Cheese for Lunch
So when you serve it on 100% whole wheat, the handful of nacho chips don’t count right? Right? What is that strange look for? I think it makes sense, and I’m sticking to it. I also believe that analogy when … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Lunch, Lunch Ideas, Rambling, Sandwich
Tagged Lunch Ideas, nacho chips, Sandwich
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When someone is nice and brings you breakfast, it is not polite to refuse their kindness. But I will make every excuse NOT to eat this.
nice photo can be found on mcdonalds.com ——- > McDonald’s I honestly walked around the kitchen making this dish or that dish in order to avoid eating this. Update to add photo of what really looks like.
I Still Love my FoodSaver ( please last a little longer)……… Many Cuts of meat inside
More “food sucker-up-ing”. My FoodSaver is dying but it has lasted so long after giving me signs that it is “going”. (NO I do NOT get paid) I started with the other whole pork loin and moved onto … Continue reading
I love my FoodSaver….
“He” loves the big meat sales, so he stocked up for the winter ( and the next two also). I started out easy with a whole pork loin and saved the roast for tonight’s dinner. “He” came home with… … Continue reading
FoodSaver Again, for 15 lbs of thick bacon.Please don’t quit on me now !
This was the most beautiful bacon I have seen in a very long time. Each piece was perfect. Time for the freezer…….. FoodSaver NO I do NOT get paid for this post
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Tagged Food Photo, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, kitchen gadget, Life, product review
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This was dinner was ….. ready for it?……Salad ! ( groan, groan… I hear you)
There is a choice of breaded chicken with grated cheese, cherry tomatoes from the garden , green onions, grated carrots etc…..or you can have…….. Fake crab, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes from the garden, grated carrots, garbanzo beans … Continue reading
Dinner was Breaded Pork Cutlet with Pasta. A side salad and a glass or two of wine.
.. It will take me some time but I will have all recipes up for every post.
Posted in Bread / Rolls, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Frugal recipes, Life, Pasta, Pork, salads, Sauce, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Food Photo, Hunts, Pasta, Sauces, What's for Dinner
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Not much out of the garden today…
but enough for a yummy salad or pasta.
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Outside Garden, Rambling, Veggies
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Food Photo, Outside Garden, Veggies
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“He” agreed to BBQ after it was being suggested strongly. (wink)
I did all the prep work so all he had to do is stand out there with the tongs in his hand LOL. We had either small slabs of ribs or riblets, roasted corn on the cob, baked sweet … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Grilling, Pork, Rambling, sweet potato, What's for Dinner?
Tagged BBQ, Dinner Ideas, Food Photo, Grilling, Rambling, What's for Dinner
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Homemade Bean Soup with Ham. And Served with it…Homemade Bread ( slathered in butter)
Nice hot bread with butter that squirts out between your teeth. LOL
Posted in Bread / Rolls, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Ham, Life, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Pork, Soup, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beans, Dinner Ideas, Food Photo, Ham, Rambling, Soup
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I sent “him” to the store for one gallon of milk, and one loaf of bread.
This is what he came home with……along with TWO Digiorno pizzas for dinner ( them not me). He opened the “puffy ones” right away for his lunch sandwich. I won’t eat any of this, ok maybe a hand full of … Continue reading
“So what, I don’t care …… it doesn’t involve me”
I am so sick of that kind of attitude. That is why things get so out of control.
Taco Bell’s Enchirito. Ok, it’s as close as I could get.
Here you go… grab a fork. This is on the monthly menu, if not there would be sad faces. No black olives, I’m the only one that will eat them. I will copy the recipe after I have add my … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Mexican, Rambling, Recipes, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Enchirito, Everyday Life, Food Photo, Life, Taco Bell, What's for Dinner
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Super Moon
It was so pretty but I didn’t get the photos until this morning LOL. It is so pretty isn’t it? So calming.
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Moon, Rambling
Tagged Everyday Life, Life, Moon, Super Moon
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Porterhouse Steak… YUM !!!
. How many times can one person blow up potatoes ??? Let me answer that…. many. Please don’t tell me to poke holes in them. I DO know how to cook, I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Grilling, Life, Potatoes, Steak, sweet potato, What's for Dinner?
Tagged BBQ, Dinner Ideas, Food Photo, Grilling, Life, Steak, What's for Dinner
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Ramblings of a Bumble. Who’s ready to shed pounds with me?
I am just so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I need to shed some pounds so I have been putting together a couple lists to plan it all out. I will have the complete week of foods … Continue reading
Posted in Diet Plan, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Rambling, Weight gain, Weight loss
Tagged Diet Plan, Everyday Life, Weight gain, weight loss
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Fish & Chips with Cole Slaw…. Yum !
I normally don’t make breaded fish for my husband or myself but the other family members requested it. I only make it when there are a lot of people here so the mess that I make it “worth it”. I normally … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Fish, Life, Rambling, Seafood, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Fish, Food Photo, Life, Rambling, Seafood, What's for Dinner
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McDonald’s AGAIN………………….Do these look alike ??
(Please DO NOT avoid this company because of my post. Just because we have a McDonalds like this… it does NOT mean all the stores are the same. ) I needed to get up at 4 AM and I thought it would be … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, McDonalds, Rambling
Tagged McDonalds, Resturants and/or Fast Food
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Look who has decided to take a nap on the railing of the deck.
There are THREE babies. I don’t know if they brothers and sisters. No, I have not tried to figure out which is which. ( oh stop it !) We are calling them Larry Moe and Curly. Hey, Curly could be a … Continue reading
He was charged $ 8.50 for this. Two Tiny Tenders ( the biscuit is bigger)
There are times when “he” asks someone to get him a fast meal while he is in his office working. there are many days that he is in there 12 hours without stopping at all. This is his meal … Continue reading
Crap……… the fridge in garage broke.
I love having a spare fridge especially at the holidays. It is so easy to put the left overs in there without having to stack and smash. Don’ t laugh, you’ve done it too. I have a side by … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, House Repair, Life, Rambling
Tagged Everyday Life, LG Appliances, Rambling
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Made Up Steak Sandwich Recipe with Guacamole on the side. Of Course with homemade Tortillas
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Sandwich, Steak, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, Dinner Ideas, Food Photo, Life, Rambling, Sandwich, Steak, What's for Dinner
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My new LG Stove, Dishwasher and Microwave…..Yippeeeeeeee! Now I need a fridge.
( I have NOT been paid or even contacted by this company to review their product. THIS IS MY OPINION ONLY ) LG Aren’t they pretty? Now I need to find a fridge to replace the LG I have now. … Continue reading
Large Box of thin pork chops. Time to put my FoodSaver to work today.
These were supposed to be nice pork chops… they turned out to be super thin and tiny. Oh well good to throw on the grill for large parties along with the other meats. I love my FoodSaver. I bought … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Gadget Review, Life, Rambling
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Food Photo, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, Life, product review
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I lost my whole garden *sob*
UPDATE…. Too much water was the culprit. Still trying to save the garden, nothing to harvest that can be saved. Still trying and will until the season is over. I can’t believe I lost the whole garden. Next year will … Continue reading
Posted in Canning/Preserving, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Outside Garden, Veggies
Tagged Canning/Preserving, Everyday Life, Food Photo, Life, Outside Garden
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We know how important sunblock is, so why did I go out without it?
I’ll tell you why…… because I was stupid. I was out washing rocks for 7 1/2 hours and I am severely burned. I deserve the pain, it was a dumb mistake. I was wearing a baseball cap and thought … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, House Repair, house work, Life, Rambling
Tagged cleaning, Everyday Life, Landscape
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Mmmm BBQ Country Ribs, Funny Rice and Corn.
Ooey- Gooey BBQ sauce, extra buttered corn, funny rice and a tossed salad with homemade dressing. Talk about Carb overload (smile). Actually, I was so hungry that I didn’t care about calories or anything. I have been working outside … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Grilling, Life, Pork, Rambling, What's for Dinner?
Tagged BBQ, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Food Photo, Grilling, What's for Dinner
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Do you know what kind of flower these are?
I really like these tiny flowers and would love to get more. The only problem with them is that the bunnies love them too. Here is before the bunnies found them…… . and now after. I have one single … Continue reading
A Cold Day and a Pot Roast. Can you smell it ?
I made a pot roast because the weather was yucky and I was busy. There is something so wonderful about throwing something in a pot and letting it cook. I’m glad I cut the meat this thick, it was perfect … Continue reading
Sunset today
Isn’t this pretty? I was relaxing having coffee while they ate dinner. It was so pretty and calm. It is so nice to be able to walk around with my coffee cup and listen to “silence”.
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Rambling, Sunset Photo
Tagged coffee, Everyday Life, Everyday Photo, Sunset
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Does this mean that winter if over?
. I’m not sure but i think that these little cuties are Robins looking for a place to make a nest. How do I know? 10 nests last year LOL. As the babies took their first flight, I was … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Rambling, Winter/Snow
Tagged Everyday Life, Everyday Photo, Winter/Snow
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Pancakes for breakfast
We have company so I thought I would make pancakes and bacon for breakfast. I used Bisquick this morning and the turned out great. I normally make them from scratch but I was making them in batches so this was easier. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bisquick, Everyday Life, Food Photo, Pancakes
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Isn’t this bird beautiful ?
My husband said that this is a Red Tailed Hawk. Isn’t it so pretty? ( Sorry about the watermark but I”m sure you read my post about it… people stealing) I think it looks like an Eagle. But whatever it … Continue reading
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Tagged Everyday Life, Everyday Photo, Life, Morning Photo, Outside Garden
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Sausage and Sauerkraut served with mashed taters. Hey, it’s a New Years Day meal for luck, and “his” families tradition.
I have a couple crock-pots and I love them. This one is HUGE. It is a Kenmore and I have to say it is wonderful ! I am able to make a recipe on the stove top and transfer … Continue reading
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My Diet Plan
I lost a large amount of weight many years ago and kept it off. I quit smoking years ago and also went threw menopause…. Holy Crap….. I blew up like a balloon. I could breathe better when I was smoking … Continue reading
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Christmas Ham Dinner
Don’t you love holiday meals? The loud tv, the loud talking, the smells of dinner cooking. The arguments togetherness of family and friends. ( smile ). I made potato salad (yesterday) , Cole slaw, baked beans , dinner rolls, mashed potatoes … Continue reading
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Starting My Christmas Baking Late This Year
Here are some of the ingredients for the goodies. My good friend sent me 6 bags of baking supplies. She was moving and didn’t want to bother packing these up because her family gave up sweets. *gasp* what? We had to … Continue reading
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Mom’s Recipe Boxes and Books
( I had a HUGE post and now its gone. all the auto saves are empty too. That’s it…. I’m not happy. Oh well, I try again but it won’t be the same.) Here is a couple pictures of my … Continue reading
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Homemade Vegetable Soup and homemade bread
Here is the bread in the bread maker ….. can you smell it ?
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I have a kitchen Aid mixer but I needed something for the all fast, really quick mixing.
I couldn’t pass this up. I always need to either mix two different things for the same meal or recipes. Or it is so quick that this works wonders. It is great for the jobs that are bigger than … Continue reading
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Freezing meat for the freezer.
I have decided that I needed to get organized for the winter. The freezers are a total mess. My husband came home with four “family pack”s of pork chops because he couldn’t walk away with out them. I take used … Continue reading
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Cutting the NY Strips for freezer
He came home with the super meat sale items and now its time for me to cut and freeze. I have so many posts about meat that I have probably bored you to death. Hey… I do throw in pretty … Continue reading
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New freezer, big meat sale, and an over worked Foodsaver.
Time to fill up the freezers for the winter. Nothing like having to stop at the store for something for dinner. “He” insisted that I needed another one so he came home with it on Friday. I have an industrial … Continue reading
Taco night !
(Grrrr………. had a huge post and its gone AGAIN !!! This is getting crazy.) Back to “Taco Night”… They look forward to “Taco Night”. I try to make a few different dishes so everyone is happy. Tonight was “loaded … Continue reading
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Good Morning Everyone !
When I was growing up we never saw sunrises or sunsets. The sky was either blue, grey, or black. I am enjoying every single day with this beauty. I hope I’m not boring you, it just takes my breath away … Continue reading
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Mmmm…..Sketti with Garlic Bread and Salad
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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Rambling like Always, and Last Night’s Dinner of Steak Thingies”.
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!
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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Why do I always change a recipe?
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
Such a Beautiful Morning .
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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Morning Sky…
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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Home Cooking….. Meatloaf, Mashed Taters, Peas and a Salad.
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.
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
A Picture is Proof…….
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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Oh So Good Oatmeal cookies
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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Happy 4th Of JULY!!! Independence and Freedom Is Wonderful Isn’t It?
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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Shish ka bob W/ Homemade Teriyaki Sauce and Brown Rice
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
“His” third day cooking dinner
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.
Rhubarb Jam
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
His Second Day Making Dinner.
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
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
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
Taco Salad
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
Well… It was His Idea and I’m Holding Him To It. With Potato Salad, Tuna Noodle salad, Taco Salad on the Side.
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
My First Rhubarb Plant
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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Cravings
Hey, since Diet has the word “die” in it, I’m not sure how healthy it is for me. Yep, I should stop dieting now just in case. Runs off to McDonalds……… Ever since I typed that name, I’m craving “anything” … Continue reading
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I Must Have a Trick Mirror
I must have a trick mirror. Good Morning Have you every walked by your bathroom mirror and got scared to death because you thought someone else was in the room with you? It happened to me this morning. There … Continue reading
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Roasting Red Peppers
I forgot to take the photo when I first placed them on the rack to cook. Here is the photos that follow that step. You can either place them right on your rack with a pan on the next shelf … Continue reading
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This is their Favorite Fish.
*smacks head….. save work, save work, save work. * Here I go again and it took forever. Ok now forever but…. ( sniff, sniff) This meal isn’t as boring as it looks, actually it has very good flavor . Served with … Continue reading
Cake Doughnuts
These were so easy to throw together. Very Sticky Dough….. Rolling out would be some adjusting of the recipe….. I’m TOO LAZY ! Oops, I mean I like the doughnut holes better. *wink* Make a pot of coffee before you … Continue reading
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Asian Style Orange Chicken, Roasted Under a Brick
Yes, you read that right, and I did it. You walk into a lawn and garden shop and buy a brick. If you do the same…. don’t try to explain, they still don’t understand. We all had some laughs though. … Continue reading
Cinnamon French Toast
What a beautiful morning. I had a loaf of bread that was going to get stale so I decided to make Cinnamon French Toast for the freezer. No, not FOR the freezer, oh forget it, you know what I mean. ( … Continue reading
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I broke my camera, and feel “‘Fluffy”. Today can only get better right?
I think I broke my camera, and I have about 500 photos on it. Yes, it holds a lot (1600) and I went nuts taking photos the past couple days. I will take time out today to read the manual and … Continue reading
Happy Easter Everyone !
I hope today brings you smiles. Mine will bring extra calories and stress. This oven that I am using will only fit the ham. I have green bean casserole, scalloped potatoes, and pineapple stuffing to bake. Oh…. and dinner is … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Corn Crisp Corn Cobbler
Thanksgiving leftovers. Recipe lady that passed away gave me this years ago. We have made this with our left overs and they were wonderful. I make a quick pan of cornbread just for this. It takes NO TIME AT ALL. … Continue reading
Big Huge Crockpot of Vegetable Beef Soup. I will make homemade bread later and slather the butter all over it. Slurp !
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I am a candle nut…. what kind of candles do you like?
I love to try different candles do you?
Time to package up thick pork chops, steaks and roasts for the freezer. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my foodsaver?
FoodSaver No I was NOT paid for this post.
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Foodsaver is my bestest friend !
I have at least 2 hours of packaging etc. He went and picked up a load of meat that was advertised at a great price. FoodSaver NO… I was not paid for this post
Another FoodSaver Day. Filling the freezer.
I had to buy more bags since I knew I would be freezing meat today. I think I bought every size of bags that they make and I think I did the same with the rolls of bags. ( laugh). … Continue reading
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Brats, Corn on the Cob and Homemade Fries. Thank Goodness for Foodsaver.
We buy a million dozen corn during peak season then use the food saver and freeze. I always have enough corn to last to the following corn season. Brats, corn, and fries This … Continue reading
Blueberry Crumble Muffins
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Homemade Veggie Beef Soup
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The LG dishwasher photo
Ok so I didn’t get rid of the finger prints from the installer….
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From my garden
More to come I hope .
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Egg and Bacon Biscuit Sandwiches for the freezer
I made enough for a month…. I have been doing this for over 25 years. Here are the eggs that I made up then the bacon and the biscuits… then I put them together, wrap and freeze … Continue reading
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Pizza night again with a house full of people.
I’ll roll them out…. you top them……I’ll bake and serve. Oh and grab your own beverage too. (and use a napkin and get your feet off the couch…smile) … Continue reading
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Bread Right Out of the Oven
Hurry, go grab the butter and I’ll meet you right back here. * smile * more… more… more…. . If it ends up being a “funny shape”, will it still taste good?…. Let me answer that.. YEP! *slurp* it may … Continue reading
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Rye Burger Buns
I love Rye Buns and have tried so many recipes for these over the years. I wish I could find the “perfect ” one. I want one that is fluffy and dark. Do you have one to share with me? Rye Buns Recipe April … Continue reading
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Homemade pizza night
I make all the dough balls and everyone makes their own pizza. Choice of topping green pepper onions ( red and white ) zucchini mushrooms banana peppers tomatoes artichoke hearts spinach pineapple ground beef pepperoni sausage ham bacon mozzarella cheese … Continue reading
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Homemade Pizza Night……..Six pizzas for now and more to come for the party.
I’ll roll them out……. you put on your toppings.…. then I will bake and serve. Every topping you can think of ( OK almost) Veggie pizza All meat pizza Supreme pizza Cheese only pizza ANY PIZZA green … Continue reading
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I like when I make up a recipe and turns out “edible”. Apple Stuffed Pork Roast with Apple topping. Served with Mashed potatoes and green beans. Yummy
here are the photos Start with a boneless pork loin or a pork chop Now flatten it out with a hammer or a soup can or your husband sledge hammer. Let’s not use last one. Now pound … Continue reading
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Homemade Low Carb/Sugar free Ketchup and BBQ sauce
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Mom and Granny’s Shrimp or Crab Dip
This was served at every “cold weather” party and holiday. I have been serving this for over 50 years and it is still a hit. I keep a back up dish of dip in the fridge since it goes … Continue reading
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A friend needs a hand today.
She is running around today and needs an easy dessert. What a great way to use these apples that I have. Crock pot/slow cooker Apple Pie 8 Tart Apples peeled and sliced 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 … Continue reading
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I want to fill the yard with “HIs” favorite plant……
This is “His” favorite I have been babying this thing for him since we moved in here. It better grow *wink*. It was just a twig and the leaves were being eaten by a very ugly bug. Keep your … Continue reading
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My heart is heavy, and I am full of questions that I really don’t know the answer to.
I have an over sized quilt that will only fit in an industrial washer…so I had to use the coin laundry. This is what I heard today from two women while waiting for something at the laundry mat. They were … Continue reading
Quick Fruit Cobbler
Many years ago mom got us in the kitchen starting very young. This was so easy for me to make so she let me make it every couple months for desserts. Try all different fruits, they are all so yummy. … Continue reading
Chicken of the Week Recipe….. Chicken with Currants
I love my Chicken book because it was my Mom’s and I am going to try every single recipe in it. Hey… I said TRY (smile) YES, I changed it to “my liking”…. change it to yours or leave … Continue reading
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Recipe to try…..Seared Steaks with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola
Update…. making this for dinner for house guests in Aug or Sept 2017 will post photos. Seared Steaks with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Ingredients 1 tbsp canola oil, divided 2 large onions, sliced (about 4 cups) 1 tablespoon brown … Continue reading
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Broccoli Soup
I might be dinner tonight but I have so much planned. (update 2019…have made many )times Broccoli Soup 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 small potatoes, cubed 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/4 … Continue reading
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ONE of my favorite quick salads Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad
This is one of my favorite “any time” salad. It can be thrown together so fast and for any entree. You can also double or triple or even cut the recipe in half. Ice cold and crispy….. Yum ! … Continue reading
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Mom’s Applesauce Cake 1958
Another family recipe from Mom and Family I posted these photos of some of her recipes boxes but I thought I would do it again. There is NOT enough money in this world to buy these from me. … Continue reading
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Rotel Chicken
This was dinner tonight served along with a cold crispy salad. ROTEL CHICKEN 1 whole fryer, boiled and de-boned, and cut in bite size pieces 1 cup chicken stock or broth 1 small/med onion, chopped 1 can cream of … Continue reading
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