Monday, March 31, 2008
Done!
I'm done with my Spring Cleaning! Yeah! Today I went through the kids dresser drawers, cleaned my closet, picked up kid rooms and picked up the master bedroom. After pictures coming tomorrow! Now I can redecorate!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Getting Back on the Ball
It's been awhile since I've posted my weekly menu. I fell of the menu plan wagon, so to speak. And let me tell you, walking instead of riding, well, that's just no what's happening. So, here is this week's offering:
Sunday-Roast Green beans Salad Mystery rolls Cherry cobbler
Monday-Garlic lime chicken Creamed spinach Salad Brownies
Tuesday-Meatloaf Mashed potatoes Peas Frozen yogurt
Wednesday-BBQ pork ribs Cornbread Green beans Ice cream sandwiches
Thursday-Taco Salad Jello
Friday-Out with IL's
Saturday-Hamburger steak Salad Apple dumplings
Head on over here for more great menu ideas!
Roast
It took me a more than a few tries to come up with this easy, delicious roast. I hope you enjoy it too!
Chuck roast
Onion soup mix (1 envelope)
1 tsp Beef bouillion (I use granulars)
1 tsp instant coffee
1 cup water
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sprinkle both sides of meat with onion soup mix. Use the whole envelope. Dissolove the bouillion and coffee in the water. Pour around and gently over the meat. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and cook for 3-4 hours. Delicious!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
A Day Late and A Dollar Short
I've been wanting to participate in Show and Tell Friday for a few weeks now. But I just remembered about it today. I've redone my kitchen twice now. First it was red and white and dark green and apples. I did not pick this for my kitchen, it was chosen for me, even after my protests. *sigh* After a few years I thought it would be okay to repaint the hutch that was given to me (painted white and dark green with red apples) and I painted it periwinkle blue and white to go with a blue, white, butter yellow and daisy decor. Now the time comes to change it yet again. And here is my inspiration:
I got this pitcher several years ago in a secret sister swap I took part in. It was sent to my by my secret sister as part of a gorgeous flower arrangement and it keeps looking at me and I at it. Apple green, white, and black. That hutch I told you about? I'm thinking of painting the doors and panels apple green and the trim black with white polka dots. Maybe. If I do that, then I'll probably do black and white polka dot curtains. But I'm in love with toile and would love to have curtains made with that. But then what to do with the hutch? Any ideas? I'm open :D
I got this pitcher several years ago in a secret sister swap I took part in. It was sent to my by my secret sister as part of a gorgeous flower arrangement and it keeps looking at me and I at it. Apple green, white, and black. That hutch I told you about? I'm thinking of painting the doors and panels apple green and the trim black with white polka dots. Maybe. If I do that, then I'll probably do black and white polka dot curtains. But I'm in love with toile and would love to have curtains made with that. But then what to do with the hutch? Any ideas? I'm open :D
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Oh my word! Do yourself, your family, and your friends a favor and make these one night soon! My almost 8 year old daughter and I made them last night and they were to die for! So quick and easy too. We only made a half recipe, but I do believe next time we'll make a whole pan! Thanks Ree and Ree's mom for such a great recipe!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Warning! This is an image heavy post!
Since Monica's challenge is just about over and I am just about done (yeah!), I thought I'd post my before pictures. The afters will come when the whole ordeal is finished. We start with the kitchen:
As you can see there is a mess galore! And these aren't all the pictures! We move on to the living room/play area/dining room. It's a great room that I've divided with a couch.
See that empty shelf? I had already started going through videos. I wish I had a before picture of them. Oh, well. It's probably for the best! We move now to the upstairs.
This is the laundry room/linen closet/craft closet/pantry. Our house is not that big! lol!
This is our bedroom. I'm only showing a few photos because, well frankly, the whole room looks this bad!
No pics of the kid rooms. So there you have it. A shameful look into my house. It gets better. I promise.
Since Monica's challenge is just about over and I am just about done (yeah!), I thought I'd post my before pictures. The afters will come when the whole ordeal is finished. We start with the kitchen:
As you can see there is a mess galore! And these aren't all the pictures! We move on to the living room/play area/dining room. It's a great room that I've divided with a couch.
See that empty shelf? I had already started going through videos. I wish I had a before picture of them. Oh, well. It's probably for the best! We move now to the upstairs.
This is the laundry room/linen closet/craft closet/pantry. Our house is not that big! lol!
This is our bedroom. I'm only showing a few photos because, well frankly, the whole room looks this bad!No pics of the kid rooms. So there you have it. A shameful look into my house. It gets better. I promise.
Monday, March 24, 2008
I did a bit of cleaning today. Not much as the kids were off today, but enough to make me happy. lol. I really hope to get everything done by the end of the week for Monica's challenge. There isn't anything going on, other than normal day to day things, so I should be able to get it all finished!
Easter was lovely. My Thursday bell choir played both the 8:30 and the 11:00 service. At the end of both services, the sanctuary choir sang a marvelous rendition of Handel's Messiah. Just beautiful. After church, I headed over to my IL's house where I met up with Mr Crafty, the kids, my IL's, my mom (my dad had to work), My MIL's niece and her fiance, and, last but not least, my best friend and her husband (Mr and Mrs K). We had a delicious dinner and wonderful desserts (I provided those...lol) and the kids had a fantastic time with an Easter egg hunt. Later, Mrs K announced she would be busy in the Fall because she and Mr K are expecting a baby! I'm so excited for them! They've been trying for some time. I know they will be awesome parents!
Easter was lovely. My Thursday bell choir played both the 8:30 and the 11:00 service. At the end of both services, the sanctuary choir sang a marvelous rendition of Handel's Messiah. Just beautiful. After church, I headed over to my IL's house where I met up with Mr Crafty, the kids, my IL's, my mom (my dad had to work), My MIL's niece and her fiance, and, last but not least, my best friend and her husband (Mr and Mrs K). We had a delicious dinner and wonderful desserts (I provided those...lol) and the kids had a fantastic time with an Easter egg hunt. Later, Mrs K announced she would be busy in the Fall because she and Mr K are expecting a baby! I'm so excited for them! They've been trying for some time. I know they will be awesome parents!
Friday, March 21, 2008
My internet has been down lately hence the no posts. I'm writing this one from the comfort of my MILs house. I've been doing a lot of getting ready for Sunday...making a list of what I'm bringing to Easter dinner, making a list of what I need to make those items, making some Easter gifts (hey, look at that! I'm finally being crafty! lol!), and gathering up items for the childrens Easter buckets (they get a new sand pail). I've also been doing a bit more for the challenge. Most recently I cleaned up a bit more in my kitchen. It had been great, but a new acquisition from the thrift store meant some rearranging was in order. What did I get? A complete, 20 volume set of the Grand Diplome Cooking Course. Here's a description I got from a listing:
Grand Diplome Cooking course, Danbury Press, 20 volumes including index volume (complete), fine condition. Originally published by Purnell Cookery under the auspices of Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School, Paris. Published in 1972. Detailed instructions and recipes. Excellent condition, no stains/tears and appear never to have been opened!! This set is THE set to have to become the top notched chef in your own kitchen or restaurant!
THIS IS A SET OF 20 GRAND DIPLOME COOKING COURSE BOOKS BY DANBURY PRESS ALL FROM THE 1970'S. ALL RECIPES HAVE BEEN TESTED AT THE CORDON BLEU COOKERY SCHOOL IN LONDON OR IN THE U.S. TEST KITCHEN. ALL RECIPE QUANTITIES SERVE 4 PEOPLE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. THEY ALL HAVE BEAUTIFUL COLOR PHOTOS. THESE COURSES COVER ROASTING: BOILING AND STEAMING; BONING, CUTTING UP AND CARVING POULTRY; POT ROASTING; FRYING, BROILING; SAUTEING; CASSEROLE COOKING; HOW TO MAKE PATES AND TERRINES; STEWING BRAISING AND MARINATING; PREPARING AND CARVING MEAT; SLOW AND SPIT ROASTING; PREPARING AND COOKING GAME; ADVANCED ENTREES; SAUSAGES; RECHAUFFEES; DEALING WITH VARIETY MEATS; MAKING GALANTINES, AND CHAUDFROIDS. MAKING STOCKS, SOUPS, BASIC BROWN, WHITE, BUTTER- AND SWEET- SAUCES; COOKING WITH MILK. RICE, CHOCOLATE, NUTS, CHEESE, PASTA, DRIED VEGETABLES, AND WINE. COOKING WITH EGGS, MAKING OMELETS, ROULADES, HOT AND COLD SOUFFLES, WAFFLES, CREPES, AND PANCAKES. PREPARING FRUIT AND VEGETABLES; SEASONAL SALADS, SIDE DISHES, APPETIZERS AND HOR D'OEUVRE; POACHING FRUIT, MAKING SAVORY MOLDS, CLEARED AND UNCLEARED GELATINS AND ASPICS; PRESERVING JAMS, JELLIES, PICKLES AND RELISHES; HOMEMADE VINEGARS; AND USING HERBS AND SPICES. SHELLFISH, RICH FISH, AND WHITE FISH- ELEMENTARY AND ADVANCED DISHES. MAKING PASTRY: FLAKY, PIE, ROUGH PUFF AND CHOUX, FLANS, PIES, CAKES BOTH PLAIN AND FESTIVE. FRENCH AND OTHER CONTINENTAL PATISSERIES AND GATEAUX. ENGLISH CAKES, HOME-BAKED BREAD, BISCUITS, MERINGUES, SPONGE CAKES, COOKIES, COFFEE CAKES; PETIT FOURS, HOMEMADE CANDIES, MAKING SHERBET, AND ICECREAM, FRAPPES, GRANITES AND ICED DESSERTS. SPECIAL OCCASION MENUS, MEMU PLANNING AND CATERING FOR PARTIES OF ALL SIZES, ALL AGES, FROM A TEENAGER CELEBRATION TO A GOLDEN WEDDING BUFFET. PLANNING VACATION COOKING AND FOREIGN FOODS FOR SUMMER. RUSSIAN COOKING; ITALIAN COOKING, GERMAN COOKING; ENGLISH REGIONAL DISHES; SCANDINAVIAN COOKING, JEWISH COOKING; MEXICAN; MIDDLE EASTERN, JAPANESE AND CHINESE COOKING; INDIAN AND PAKISTANI DISHES, TROPICAL COOKING AND FRENCH HAUTE CUISINE.
I'm quite excited about this find! They are awesome!
On another note, I also purchased a large quantity of patterns. They were bagged up so I didn't know what was in there until after I purchased them. A good amount of them are maternity patterns. If you'd like them, let me know and they are yours!
Easter Sunday dinner will be at my ILs. I'm bringing deviled eggs, broccoli casserole, Oreo refrigerator cake, and Jenn's (that's me) Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake Trifle.
Grand Diplome Cooking course, Danbury Press, 20 volumes including index volume (complete), fine condition. Originally published by Purnell Cookery under the auspices of Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School, Paris. Published in 1972. Detailed instructions and recipes. Excellent condition, no stains/tears and appear never to have been opened!! This set is THE set to have to become the top notched chef in your own kitchen or restaurant!
THIS IS A SET OF 20 GRAND DIPLOME COOKING COURSE BOOKS BY DANBURY PRESS ALL FROM THE 1970'S. ALL RECIPES HAVE BEEN TESTED AT THE CORDON BLEU COOKERY SCHOOL IN LONDON OR IN THE U.S. TEST KITCHEN. ALL RECIPE QUANTITIES SERVE 4 PEOPLE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. THEY ALL HAVE BEAUTIFUL COLOR PHOTOS. THESE COURSES COVER ROASTING: BOILING AND STEAMING; BONING, CUTTING UP AND CARVING POULTRY; POT ROASTING; FRYING, BROILING; SAUTEING; CASSEROLE COOKING; HOW TO MAKE PATES AND TERRINES; STEWING BRAISING AND MARINATING; PREPARING AND CARVING MEAT; SLOW AND SPIT ROASTING; PREPARING AND COOKING GAME; ADVANCED ENTREES; SAUSAGES; RECHAUFFEES; DEALING WITH VARIETY MEATS; MAKING GALANTINES, AND CHAUDFROIDS. MAKING STOCKS, SOUPS, BASIC BROWN, WHITE, BUTTER- AND SWEET- SAUCES; COOKING WITH MILK. RICE, CHOCOLATE, NUTS, CHEESE, PASTA, DRIED VEGETABLES, AND WINE. COOKING WITH EGGS, MAKING OMELETS, ROULADES, HOT AND COLD SOUFFLES, WAFFLES, CREPES, AND PANCAKES. PREPARING FRUIT AND VEGETABLES; SEASONAL SALADS, SIDE DISHES, APPETIZERS AND HOR D'OEUVRE; POACHING FRUIT, MAKING SAVORY MOLDS, CLEARED AND UNCLEARED GELATINS AND ASPICS; PRESERVING JAMS, JELLIES, PICKLES AND RELISHES; HOMEMADE VINEGARS; AND USING HERBS AND SPICES. SHELLFISH, RICH FISH, AND WHITE FISH- ELEMENTARY AND ADVANCED DISHES. MAKING PASTRY: FLAKY, PIE, ROUGH PUFF AND CHOUX, FLANS, PIES, CAKES BOTH PLAIN AND FESTIVE. FRENCH AND OTHER CONTINENTAL PATISSERIES AND GATEAUX. ENGLISH CAKES, HOME-BAKED BREAD, BISCUITS, MERINGUES, SPONGE CAKES, COOKIES, COFFEE CAKES; PETIT FOURS, HOMEMADE CANDIES, MAKING SHERBET, AND ICECREAM, FRAPPES, GRANITES AND ICED DESSERTS. SPECIAL OCCASION MENUS, MEMU PLANNING AND CATERING FOR PARTIES OF ALL SIZES, ALL AGES, FROM A TEENAGER CELEBRATION TO A GOLDEN WEDDING BUFFET. PLANNING VACATION COOKING AND FOREIGN FOODS FOR SUMMER. RUSSIAN COOKING; ITALIAN COOKING, GERMAN COOKING; ENGLISH REGIONAL DISHES; SCANDINAVIAN COOKING, JEWISH COOKING; MEXICAN; MIDDLE EASTERN, JAPANESE AND CHINESE COOKING; INDIAN AND PAKISTANI DISHES, TROPICAL COOKING AND FRENCH HAUTE CUISINE.
I'm quite excited about this find! They are awesome!
On another note, I also purchased a large quantity of patterns. They were bagged up so I didn't know what was in there until after I purchased them. A good amount of them are maternity patterns. If you'd like them, let me know and they are yours!
Easter Sunday dinner will be at my ILs. I'm bringing deviled eggs, broccoli casserole, Oreo refrigerator cake, and Jenn's (that's me) Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake Trifle.
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