So now I'm thinking, what kind of toys could we possibly buy for Brennan for his birthday next month that could be this fun? Looks to me like a bag of potatoes and a Coke box, and we're good to go!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
'Tater Relocator
This week I have been rearranging and redecorating our kitchen. While I was working on a flower arrangement for the top of the fridge, Brennan was doing some redecorating of his own.
So now I'm thinking, what kind of toys could we possibly buy for Brennan for his birthday next month that could be this fun? Looks to me like a bag of potatoes and a Coke box, and we're good to go!
So now I'm thinking, what kind of toys could we possibly buy for Brennan for his birthday next month that could be this fun? Looks to me like a bag of potatoes and a Coke box, and we're good to go!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Cheesy Chicken and Salsa Skillet
Cheesy Chicken and Salsa Skillet
Ingredients:
2 cups multi-grain penne pasta
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/4 cups Salsa
1 can of yellow corn
1 can of seasoned black beans
1 large green pepper, cut into short thin strips
1 cup shredded cheese
salt, pepper and chili powder to taste
Directions:
Cook pasta as directed on package.
Cook chicken in a large skillet. Season with spices to your liking. Stir in salsa, corn beans, and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min.
Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.
Ingredients:
2 cups multi-grain penne pasta
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/4 cups Salsa
1 can of yellow corn
1 can of seasoned black beans
1 large green pepper, cut into short thin strips
1 cup shredded cheese
salt, pepper and chili powder to taste
Directions:
Cook pasta as directed on package.
Cook chicken in a large skillet. Season with spices to your liking. Stir in salsa, corn beans, and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min.
Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff
1 8 oz. package of egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 can condensed Golden Mushroom soup
5-6 garlic cloves, minced
1 small can of mushrooms
Worcestershire sauce to taste
1 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook egg noodles.
Brown ground beef and minced garlic.
Mix soup and mushrooms with ground beef and simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
Combine noodles, beef, sour cream and stir until well blended.
1 8 oz. package of egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 can condensed Golden Mushroom soup
5-6 garlic cloves, minced
1 small can of mushrooms
Worcestershire sauce to taste
1 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook egg noodles.
Brown ground beef and minced garlic.
Mix soup and mushrooms with ground beef and simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
Combine noodles, beef, sour cream and stir until well blended.
Monday, January 25, 2010
24/365 ~ Through the Grater
An antique grater that I have in my kitchen. I took the shot by focusing on the back side. I think it turned out pretty neat.
23/365 ~ Skirt-Wearing Wine
We went to a housewarming party today, and this is how I decorated the gift we brought.
22/365 ~ Painted Mountains?
I played around with some actions on this shot. I settled on the Hayes Island Variant action. Looks like a painting now, huh?
Friday, January 22, 2010
Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients:
1/3 box crushed graham crackers
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. melted butter
1 c. peanut butter
2 c. chocolate chips
Mix it all up in a bowl, then press into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Melt chocolate chips and spread on top. Place in refrigerator just until set, cut. Keep refrigerated.
Ingredients:
1/3 box crushed graham crackers
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. melted butter
1 c. peanut butter
2 c. chocolate chips
Mix it all up in a bowl, then press into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Melt chocolate chips and spread on top. Place in refrigerator just until set, cut. Keep refrigerated.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
An Inspirational List
Sounds like a good list to live by...
Stay loose. Learn to watch snails. Plant impossible gardens. Invite someone dangerous to tea. Make little signs that say yes! And post them all over your house. Make friends with freedom & uncertainty. Look forward to dreams. Cry during movies. Swing as high as you can on a swingset, by moonlight. Cultivate moods. Do it for love. Take lots of naps. Give money away. Believe in magic. Laugh a lot. Celebrate every gorgeous moment. Take moonbaths. Have wild imaginings, transformative dreams, and perfect calm. Draw on the walls. Read everyday. Imagine yourself magic. Giggle with children. Listen to old people. Open up. Dive in. Be free. Bless yourself. Drive away fear. Play with everything. Entertain your inner child. You are innocent. Build a fort with blankets. Get wet. Hug trees. Write love letters.
{From the SARK print "How to be an Artist"}
Stay loose. Learn to watch snails. Plant impossible gardens. Invite someone dangerous to tea. Make little signs that say yes! And post them all over your house. Make friends with freedom & uncertainty. Look forward to dreams. Cry during movies. Swing as high as you can on a swingset, by moonlight. Cultivate moods. Do it for love. Take lots of naps. Give money away. Believe in magic. Laugh a lot. Celebrate every gorgeous moment. Take moonbaths. Have wild imaginings, transformative dreams, and perfect calm. Draw on the walls. Read everyday. Imagine yourself magic. Giggle with children. Listen to old people. Open up. Dive in. Be free. Bless yourself. Drive away fear. Play with everything. Entertain your inner child. You are innocent. Build a fort with blankets. Get wet. Hug trees. Write love letters.
{From the SARK print "How to be an Artist"}
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Chocolate Chip Cookies
I made these cookies over the weekend and they were the best. I used half chocolate and half butterscotch chips, because that's what I had. Next time, I think I will use white chocolate chips and some macadamia nuts. There was enough dough that I was able to freeze half of it for later.
Yummy!
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
2 1/2 sticks of butter
1 1/4 brown sugar
1 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
Cream together.
Then add:
3 2/3 flour
2 T. corn starch
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
a bag of semi sweet chips
Mix together.
Bake at 350 for about 10 to 12 minutes.
{Recipe originally found on the blog Barefoot in the Kitchen.}
Yummy!
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
2 1/2 sticks of butter
1 1/4 brown sugar
1 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
Cream together.
Then add:
3 2/3 flour
2 T. corn starch
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
a bag of semi sweet chips
Mix together.
Bake at 350 for about 10 to 12 minutes.
{Recipe originally found on the blog Barefoot in the Kitchen.}
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Parmesan Baked Chicken
Parmesan Baked Chicken
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
4 Teaspoons Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1. Combine mayonnaise and cheese.
2. Spread on chicken, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
3. Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
4 Teaspoons Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1. Combine mayonnaise and cheese.
2. Spread on chicken, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
3. Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Monday Musings - Weekend Recap
It was a pretty quiet weekend around the Bal house. Not that we minded, it was kind of nice.
On Saturday, Jason made it home from F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne, WY. Yay! He had been there for a couple weeks for work, and was more than happy to be home. The base he was at was really pretty and he had a lot of interesting stories to tell. Most of the buildings on base are original, and there were quite a few stories told about hauntings! Another interesting tidbit, the Pronghorn Antelope that live on base are treated like VIPs, they get the right-of-way in their meanderings, and you better not hit one or there is a formal investigation. Crazy!
Here are some pictures that he took during his trip.
Brennan is super happy that his Daddy is home. He barely lets him out of his sight. It's definitely made having some privacy in the bathroom an issue.
We got to Skype with Nana and Papaw on Sunday. That's always fun, but now Brennan points to the computer and says, "Nana and Papaw?" I wonder if he thinks they live in there, haha.
It's been a little warmer here, which in this case means it's been in the 30s most of the week. You'd think it was a heatwave, though, if you'd see the natives. Brennan and I went to Wal-Mart and there were people in flip-flops and shorts and t-shirts. Now, I know I lived in Florida for a long time, and my thermostat is probably off, but really, what do these people think when they get up and get dressed? "Hmmm...let's see, there is only a slight chance for frostbite today, flip-flops and bare arms it is!" I don't undertand it. I can't wait to see what they wear when it gets to the 60s!
So anyway, Jason gets off a couple days before he has to go back to work. We'll probably just do more of what we did over the weekend. Well, that and watching the 24 series premiere, woo hoo! I am really hoping this season is better than last season. If not, I just started reading The Great Gatsby, so at least I have a backup plan.
Exciting, right? I've already figured out, that's just how it is going to be in Utah. Hibernate in the winter, and then let it all break loose in the summer. You should see our "Things to do When it Gets Warm" list, it's huge!
I wonder if the Wal-Mart weirdos will be in parkas in July. I guess only time will tell.
On Saturday, Jason made it home from F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne, WY. Yay! He had been there for a couple weeks for work, and was more than happy to be home. The base he was at was really pretty and he had a lot of interesting stories to tell. Most of the buildings on base are original, and there were quite a few stories told about hauntings! Another interesting tidbit, the Pronghorn Antelope that live on base are treated like VIPs, they get the right-of-way in their meanderings, and you better not hit one or there is a formal investigation. Crazy!
Here are some pictures that he took during his trip.
Brennan is super happy that his Daddy is home. He barely lets him out of his sight. It's definitely made having some privacy in the bathroom an issue.
We got to Skype with Nana and Papaw on Sunday. That's always fun, but now Brennan points to the computer and says, "Nana and Papaw?" I wonder if he thinks they live in there, haha.
It's been a little warmer here, which in this case means it's been in the 30s most of the week. You'd think it was a heatwave, though, if you'd see the natives. Brennan and I went to Wal-Mart and there were people in flip-flops and shorts and t-shirts. Now, I know I lived in Florida for a long time, and my thermostat is probably off, but really, what do these people think when they get up and get dressed? "Hmmm...let's see, there is only a slight chance for frostbite today, flip-flops and bare arms it is!" I don't undertand it. I can't wait to see what they wear when it gets to the 60s!
So anyway, Jason gets off a couple days before he has to go back to work. We'll probably just do more of what we did over the weekend. Well, that and watching the 24 series premiere, woo hoo! I am really hoping this season is better than last season. If not, I just started reading The Great Gatsby, so at least I have a backup plan.
Exciting, right? I've already figured out, that's just how it is going to be in Utah. Hibernate in the winter, and then let it all break loose in the summer. You should see our "Things to do When it Gets Warm" list, it's huge!
I wonder if the Wal-Mart weirdos will be in parkas in July. I guess only time will tell.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
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