Click here or here for more menu ideas! Monday:David has a firefighter meeting this evening and your guess is as good as mine as to what time it will be over. I figure hot dogs on the grill can be done in just a few minutes after he gets home. Plus, it’s going to be…
Shrimp étouffée
I think I’m missing Louisiana food. Tonight I’ve got smothered pork chops cooking to serve over rice, cabbage cooked with bacon and onions, and a squash casserole. Last night I set out to make vegetable soup and somehow ended up making gumbo instead. And then last Friday I made shrimp étouffée. It was my first time…
Swamp People on nitrous
I had been dreading it. I took an extra blood pressure pill. I meditated in the waiting room. I asked if could listen to music during the procedure. I accepted the offer of nitrous. And then I proceeded to watch Swamp People on the ceiling and listen to Van Morrison via earbud in my left…
Getting crowned
No, not that kind. Unfortunately. I’ll be getting my first dental crown today. Have I mentioned my distaste for dental appointments? Sigh…
Shiloh’s summer haircut
I asked…no, I begged…for just a nice trim. David told the groomer to leave it about an inch long. This is the result: The groomer apologized profusely when David picked him up. Apparently, while his outer coat was fine, the dense, inner coat was simply too difficult to comb out. She gave David $30 off…
Pirates and Wenches
I’m still processing and recovering from our trip to New Orleans but I just had to share a few pirate pictures. I can honestly say these are some of the best people on the planet. Even if they are a bit crazy. Or maybe because of it. But truly, I cannot imagine a better group…
Starry, starry night
David and I had such a lovely time together last night. He had spent the whole day repairing our water heater and I had weeded a little over half of one of my raised garden beds, plus did some mowing. We took a short break for a late lunch at around 4 p.m. and by…
Menu Monday ~ April 29, 2013
Click here or here for more menu ideas! *Oops. I was thinking David would be gone on Tuesday and Wednesday but it’s just Wednesday. See updated menu below: Monday: lentil tacos guacamole and tortilla chips Tuesday:Looks like a perfect day to grill and eat on the porch. grilled burgers on homemade buns corn on the…
Guest Post Friday ~ Homemade Mayonnaise
Olive Oil Mayo shared by Jessica Reagan Ingredients: 1 large egg2 T. lemon juice¼ c. +1 c. light tasting (not extra virgin) olive oil½ tsp. dry mustard½ tsp. salt Directions:Place the egg and the lemon juice in a blender or food processor, cover, and allow to come to room temperature (about 30 minutes). Add ¼…
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