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Category Archives: Rambling
St.Patty’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage. Served with boiled potatoes and carrots. Along with Colcannon, Soda bread with Irish butter.
******* DON”T FORGET THE DIPPING SAUCE ! Made in a Crock Pot very early A.M and then placed in Roaster covered with foil for the oven on 250 until dinner. Mmm…there was also German Chocolate Cake, Ice … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, Chocolate, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Family, Family Recipes, Holiday, Ice Cream, Life, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Rambling, Slow Cooker, St. Patrick's Day, St.Patty's Day, This is dinner, This is/was dinner, Tried and True Recipe, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Everyday Life Ramblings, Food Photo, Holiday, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, Rambling, St.Patrick's Day, St.Patty's Day, What's for Dinner
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What’s for lunch? French Dips and fries. (Two of them need to travel upstate)
They got up at 3 AM so they were ready for lunch before driving.
Posted in Beef, Everyday Life Ramblings, Family, Life, Lunch, Lunch Ideas, Rambling, Sandwiches, What's for lunch, What's for Lunch ?
Tagged Beef, French Dip, french fries, Sandwiches
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The WORST Mc Donalds meal EVER !!! Look at this disgusting crap.
The double cheeseburgers were cold and hard/burnt and they threw cheese on it and called it a burger. NOT just ONE…… But ALL SIX of the burgers. The fries were so cold and crunchy like they were 1/2 cooked. … Continue reading
Homemade Beef and Bean LOADED Burritos Served with Homemade Tortilla chips and Salsa.The Refried beans are homemade too.
I will update with recipes ONLY if there is an interest for them. Since there will be so many to write (I do NOT copy)…. I only want to do it IF SOMEONE is interested. It will take … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Family, Football Food, Freezer Food, Leftovers, Life, Make Ahead/Freezer, Mexican, Rambling, Recipes, Sandwich, This is dinner, This is/was dinner, Weight gain, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, Dips, football food, Freezer Foods, Mexican, Sandwiches
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Ribs, fresh corn and tossed salads
… WAY TOO MANY people running around for me to take very many photos. You can see in one photo there is a “blurry look” to it right? Well that is a little one trying to grab the camera … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Family, Grilling, Life, Rambling, This is/was dinner, What's for Dinner?
Tagged BBQ, Pork, Ribs
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What’s for breakfast? Blueberry Pancakes with bacon or sausage
I make pancakes in large quantities for the freezer so all they have to do is decide if they want Blueberry, Banana-Nut, or plain. then chose the breakfast meat ( Bacon, Ham Sausage, or Turkey bacon) which is also fried … Continue reading
What’s for dinner? Burger, corn on cob, french fries and onion rings. BBQ Day with family and friends.
I’m sorry but I wasn’t able to take many photos. I had to continue to make more corn and burgers etc. Swiss cheese Sharp cheddar American cheese bacon Lettuce Tomato Onion Grilled onions Pepperchini peppers Fries corn on … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Beverages, BBQ, Beef, Beverages, Beverages/Adult, Burgers, Dessert, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Rambling, Summer Recipes, This is dinner, This is/was dinner, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Everyday Life Ramblings, Grilling, W, What's for Dinner
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Chicken Stir Fry served over rice (or mashed pots for those that don’t like rice….lol)
Yes I know…. you want the recipe and you KNOW its coming. I have to bring thousands of photos here then I type it up.
BBQ Chicken, baked potato and cold sweet and sour beet salad.
Yes, I will type it. Extra plates tonight for dinner. 3 wanted breasts 3 wanted thighs 2 wanted legs 1 wanted wings No problem….. yummy
Posted in BBQ, BBQ sides, Chicken, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Family, Grilling, Rambling, salads, This is/was dinner, What's for Dinner?
Tagged BBQ, BBQ sides, family
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What’s for dinner? Stuffed Peppers, Homemade bread and tossed salad.
These turned out great. I made two pans of 4, and one pan of 6. Hopefully there will be enough for my Husby to have leftovers (Yep, he was excited) Served with sliced homemade bread and a cold crisp … Continue reading
Pancakes for the freezer. We have Blueberry, Banana-Nut and Plain.
It is so much easier to wake up in the morning and ask what they want for breakfast when the freezer is full of a variety of foods. There is also a choice of meat (bacon, sausage, ham, … Continue reading
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
We’re thinking about trying Butcher Box…. have you tried them?
.. Since we cook EVER SINGLE meal….. 7 days a week I thought I would try some of these meat delivery people. Not sure their Large box will be enough for us but we are only at the … 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 ?
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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She brought home Arby’s for her lunch before leaving for work.
She wanted a six piece of mozz sticks so they gave her a small container of four and threw two more in the bag (not wrapped or in a container or anything).
Posted in Life, Rambling, What's for lunch
Tagged Arby's, Fast Food, Restaurant/Fast Food
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What’s for dinner? Well….. the house will be filled with guests. Steak, shrimp, roasted broccoli, tomato cucumber salad, baked potato, dinner rolls and dessert
What a night (she says with a smile on her face). Dinner for 10 but 12 guests Did I stick my camera in their plates? Of course not. At the time of these photos “most” were already seated and were … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Family, Hurry Guests are coming, Life, Rambling, Shrimp, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Shrimp, Steak
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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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What’s for dinner? TWO Homemade Turkey Pot Pies (and enough filling for the freezer)
I was in such a big hurry that i forgot to take photos of the turkey breast before cutting, during and after so I will go find another photo from when I have made it in the past. Be … Continue reading
Posted in Life, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Rambling, What's for Dinner?, Ziploc bags
Tagged Freezer food, What's for Dinner, Ziploc, Ziploc bags
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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
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Rambling, Sandwich, What's for lunch
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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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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
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Pork, Rambling, What's for Dinner?
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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
Look what he came home with. Okay he had it delivered same thing. (same destroyed box from FedEx too of course)
More to come also Here it is at Walmart Nordic Ware Anniversary Bundt YES I have bundt pans….. Many pans…. but what’s one more right? I love making them and giving them … Continue reading
Posted in Look what he brought home today., New Purchase, product review, Rambling
Tagged Nordic Ware, Walmart
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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
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
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
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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Chicken Fajitas for a crowd.
And for those that don’t like the sandwiches, there is always chicken on a plate 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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Large Dinner Salads tonight. Everyone tops their own.
Help yourself to the toppings Ham swiss cheese cheddar cheese colby feta turkey hard boiled egg cucumbers radishes grape tomatoes carrots and red cabbage avacado Salad mix for tonight is….. Iceburg baby spinach Arugala The choice … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Life, Rambling, salads, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Salads, What's for Dinner
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If you need sheets for your split flex bed….I found the best place to buy them.
If you have a Sleep Number bed and need sheets for your flex top split bed…… read below. But come back if you leave okay? You have to check this place out. After spending a thousand … Continue reading
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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Have I told you how much I love my “new” FoodSaver” ?
Today was 20 lb of ground beef in less than 15 mins. I froze most packages weighing about 1 lb. Next week is Spahetti, chili, tascos, goulash, meatloaf, meatballs etc. Some of it for the freezer and some for dinners. … Continue reading
Posted in FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Life, My New Gadget, New Purchases, product review, Rambling
Tagged FoodSaver, Freezer food
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Lunch for today is Chicken salad sandwich with “crunch”.
I made it with left over chicken from dinner. One with cheese puffs, one with chips, and one with pretzels. One with swiss cheese, one with provalone and one WITHOUT cheese. .
Posted in Leftovers, Life, Lunch, Rambling, Sandwich, What's for lunch
Tagged leftovers, Sandwich, What's for lunch
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What’s for breakfast? For this person ?…. Two basted eggs, with whole wheat toast. No meat, no fruit because they are in a big hurry.
I hate when they are in a hurry. It throws my day off and makes me crazy. Okay fine, a lot of things make me Another person had a bowl of cereal with one slice of toast and another … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Life, Rambling, What's for breakfast?
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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
Posted in Dessert, Everyday Life Ramblings, Ice Cream, Life, product review, Rambling
Tagged Blue Bunny Ice Cream, product review
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Product review…… The NEW DIET COKE……… tonight is the new” Zesty Blood Orange”.
We decided to try the new flavors of Diet Coke. We finally tried the Zesty Blood Orange. It was really good. Nothing like you are expecting to taste. NO it is not an orange flavored soda, it is … Continue reading
What’s for dinner? French Dip sandwiches that were sliced too thin, and french fries
I smashed the buns down before taking the photo and that’s why the buns look “icky”. They were thick and perfect until I got a hold of them (laugh). Instead of a “second fry” on the french fries….I … Continue reading
Posted in BBQ, Beef, Life, product review, Rambling, Sandwich, Sides, Small Kitchen Appliance
Tagged Chefs Choice, McCormick, product review, Small Kitchen Appliance
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Breakfast was pretty simple because they were running late.
Homemade sausage and biscuit sandwiches, banana and beverage. Made with Jimmy Dean Regular, and Jimmy Dean HOT sausage.
Product review…….My new FAVORITE ice cream by Blue Bunny…. “Peanut Butter Party”
“Peanut Butter Party” Here’s the brand….click here —– > Blue Bunny Ice Cream Yes…. that container is very EMPTY. I ate it last night while watching TV. I had to change the sheets because … Continue reading
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
A new recipe for Beef and Broccoli. A lot fewer ingredients so I wasn’t sure how it would turn out. It was actually very good.
I love a meal that you can throw together in one pan and walk away from it. This was supposed to be a crock pot recipe but I DO NOT like putting meat into a crockpot without browning it first. … Continue reading
What’s for breakfast? Mmm Breakfast of Champs. Okay it is a breakfast for someone skipping lunch.
“He” will be in meetings all morning and maybe into lunch so here is something to keep him full. Eggs, hash browns, crispy bacon, and whole wheat toast. It’s also a good breakfast for those that need to stuff themselves … Continue reading
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A product review. “Idahoan steakhouse cheesy hashbrown potatoes” for a fast tasty side dish in a hurry. Ask me, I know !
We grilled country ribs and corn on the cobb and then the doorbell rang so out comes the products that can be whipped up to feed extra “drop ins”. Okay the photo is blurry because i didn’t put … Continue reading
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What’s for Dinner? Sketti ( okay, Spaghetti), tossed salad with vinaigrette and Crescent rolls.
We already celebrated our Valentines Day so now it’s time to have a nice casual dinner with those you love. A house full of Love today !!! There’s nothing like spending Valentines Day with all of those that you love. … Continue reading
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Tagged Kraft, Pillsbury crescent rolls, whats for dinner
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I couldn’t have survived this surgery without my Ninja Blender.
. I lived on smoothies for about two days but I’m still making them daily because I CRAVE them now. I can’t find the one that I have but there are many to choose from —— > Ninja Mega … Continue reading
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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Tagged Pillsbury, Pillsbury Grands
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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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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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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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Tagged Asian, Dinner Ideas, Pasta, Seafood, Shrimp, What's for Dinner
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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?
Tagged Blue Bunny Ice Cream
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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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I am so sick and tired of buying 22 qt Roasters, and having them die, or coating flake off, or temp never reaching desired temp.
Some of these roaster problems were after just ONE use. Yes I am very careful and I have been cooking for almost 60 years. I know how to take care of items, I think they are poorly put together. I … Continue reading
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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Early morning coffee thinking………….Have you ever made a great recipe but you can’t give it to anyone because it looks so awful??
I have so many of them and it really bothers me that just one look, most would say ” how gross” or ” I would never make that recipe”. Oh well…. those that are brave enough to try … Continue reading
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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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Tagged Dinner Ideas, Fish, Seafood, What's for Dinner
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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
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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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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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
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.
Posted in Canning/Preserving, Everyday Life Ramblings, Freezer Food, Life, Rambling
Tagged Outside Garden, tomatoes
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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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Tagged Everyday Life, Life, 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 brought home today. OXO goodies !
I love this brand. I use them through out the day, every day. OXO Products click on the link above to check out their products. I started taking the tags off and washing them by hand and that … Continue reading
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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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
Mmm, Liverwurst sandwich with chips.( Except they gave him Braunschweiger thinking I wouldn’t know the difference.)
I know, I know…. you aren’t getting into this sandwich. I just LOVE it but please don’t call braunschweiger the same as liverwurst. I have this once every couple years because I burn myself out when I do buy … Continue reading
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Tagged Braunschweiger, Lunch Ideas, Sandwich
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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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Tagged FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, Ground Beef
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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
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
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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
Update on my weight loss
The scale keeps going down every day .Yes, there have been a few days that I have gained a tiny bit but it does come off the next day. I don’t think that I have ever had a day that … Continue reading
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Tagged Diet Plan, Weight gain, weight loss, weight loss program
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Weight loss for a New Years Resolution.
Even though I am losing almost daily, I want to really lose faster. I’m not sure what I will do, but I might stick with what is working so far. I have time to decide.
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
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
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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.
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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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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
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
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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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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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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
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
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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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I guess there was a good sale on hams…….
He is so dangerous when he goes to the store. ( he does find great deals but don’t tell him I said so)
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Freezer Food, Ham, Life, Pork, Rambling, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Freezer Foods, Ham, What's for Dinner
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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.
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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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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
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Tagged Imitation Crab, Lunch Ideas, Salads, Veggies, What's for Dinner
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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
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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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
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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
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Tagged BBQ, Everyday Life, Grilling, Holiday, Life, Memorial Day, 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
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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
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Tagged Lunch Ideas, nacho chips, Sandwich
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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
Not much out of the garden today…
but enough for a yummy salad or pasta.
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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
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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
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Tagged Dinner Ideas, Enchirito, Everyday Life, Food Photo, Life, Taco Bell, What's for Dinner
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I try to find something positive in everything……
But What happens when there is someone who “sucks the life and fun out of everything?” Right now I want to throw my hands up in the air and say ” I give up, you won, you suck the life … Continue reading
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
What’s for dinner?……White Chicken Chili. Who’s hungry?
I am the first one to admit that I am was not crazy about Chicken. That seemed to change about 20 years ago . I have started making it more and more but the thought of WHITE chili was something I knew … Continue reading
Posted in Bread / Rolls, Chicken, Chili, Dinner Ideas, Life, New Recipe Review, Rambling, Recipes, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Bread, Chicken, Chili, Dinner Ideas, Food Photo, What's for Dinner
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Still looking for a good Water Cooler and Water Delivery Company
Do you get water delivered to your home or office? What kind of water or cooler do you drink from? I need your opinions. I need to get two coolers and I don’t want to sign a contract with a company … Continue reading
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Tagged Everyday Life, product review
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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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Hey McDonalds, Let me show you why you are losing money.
(This is MY OPINION and you shouldn’t avoid this company because of this post. You don’t live here… you may have a wonderful McDonalds near you. Only wish we did.) Again… I would have made this post about ANY company serving this). … Continue reading
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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
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Tagged Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Food Photo, FoodSaver, Freezer Foods, Life, product review
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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
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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
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Tagged BBQ, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Food Photo, Grilling, What's for Dinner
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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”.
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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
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Tagged Everyday Life, Everyday Photo, Winter/Snow
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Making the crudités plate to place on the table for snacking.
Did the fancy word impress you? No? Oh OK, I made a veggie plate. (wink) They love to nibble so this will hold them for a while. I cut enough to keep refilling and keep it from getting warm. … Continue reading
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
Posted in Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Morning Photo, Outside Garden, Rambling
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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
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Frugal recipes, Gadget Review, Holiday, Life, New Years Eve/NewYears Day, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, product review, Rambling, Sausage, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life, Food Photo, Holiday, Kielbasa, Life, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, product review, Sauerkraut, Sausage, What's for Dinner
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A Toast To You And To 2012
Good Health and Happiness Everyone…. Cheers! Would you like to share a Mimosa with me? What is your favorite cocktail? do you drink anything special on the holidays? I love homemade eggnog, do you? Sorry too many questions huh?
Posted in Happy Hour / Adult Beverages, Holiday, Life, New Years Eve, Rambling
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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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Tagged Everyday Life, Everyday Photo, Rambling
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Homemade Vegetable Soup and homemade bread
Here is the bread in the bread maker ….. can you smell it ?
Posted in Beef, Bread / Rolls, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Frugal recipes, Lunch Ideas, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Rambling, Soup, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, Dinner Ideas, Food Photo, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, Rambling, Veggies, What's for Dinner
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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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Tagged Everyday Life, Life, My new gadget, product review, Rambling
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Big Huge Crockpot of Vegetable Beef Soup. I will make homemade bread later and slather the butter all over it. Slurp !
Posted in Beef, Bread / Rolls, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Frugal recipes, Gadget Review, Life, Lunch Ideas, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, product review, Rambling, Soup, Veggies, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Beef, Dinner Ideas, Food Photo, Frugal, Lunch Ideas, One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot, Soup, Veggies, What's for Dinner
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Too Lazy to cook? Nope, I don’t feel very well today so I asked them to get junk for themselves.
Posted in Burgers, Dinner Ideas, Life, Rambling, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Burgers, Dinner Ideas, Food Photo, Resturants and/or Fast Food, White Castle
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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.
Posted in Beef, Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, FoodSaver, Freezer Food, Gadget Review, Life, Pork, Rambling, Steak, What's for Dinner?
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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
Homemade Veggie Beef Soup
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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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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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Homemade Low Carb/Sugar free Ketchup and BBQ sauce
Posted in Condiments, Diet Plan, Everyday Life Ramblings, Life, Low Carb, Lower Carb, Rambling, Sauce, Sugar-Free, Tried and True Recipe, Weight loss
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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
Posted in Christmas, Dips, Everyday Life Ramblings, Holiday, Mom and Granny Granny's Recipes, Mom's Recipe boxes and books, New Years Eve, New Years Eve/NewYears Day, Nibbles/Munchies, Party Foods, Rambling, Recipes for Beginners, Seafood, Shrimp, Snacks, Super Bowl, Thanksgiving, Tried and True Recipe, Vintage / Old Fashioned Recipes, Winter/Snow
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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
Posted in Dinner Ideas, Everyday Life Ramblings, Lunch Ideas, Meatless Meal or Dish, One Pot/ Slow Cooker/ Crockpot/ Roaster, Rambling, Recipes, Recipes To Try, Soup, What's for Dinner?
Tagged Meatless Meal or Dish, recipe, Recipe To Try, Soup, stews and soups, whats for dinner
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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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I’m glad you’re here……….Hello Everyone !
(All new posts are down about 3 posts but please continue to read this post) Welcome to my UN-Organized, Crazy Life. ( Everything is being moved from another space, please be patient) This blog started because I needed … Continue reading