Stop by and congratulate Jenn! Thanks for everyone who has participated in my giveaways recently. Due to the lack of participation I am taking a hiatus from giveaways for the time being. I'll reassess the idea after the new year. Until then enjoy my other posts about my adorable son and all his antics!
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Winner!
Sorry for the longest delay ever on announcing the winner of this giveaway! The winner of the NoThrow is: #3
Friday, September 11, 2009
Always Remember
... for those of us who lived through these events, the only marker we’ll ever need is the tick of a clock
at the 46th minute of the eighth hour of the 11th day.
President George W. Bush
President George W. Bush
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ricotta Ravioli with Tomato Basil Sauce
I never liked ravioli much growing up. I found the mushy cheese to be overpowering and NOT in a good way. They were often too mushy or I wasn't even willing to try it. However, I've gotten slightly more adventurous in my eating and so ravioli has entered into the rotation of my meal planning menus. Especially when you can buy 2 packs of spinach and ricotta ravioli at Costco for uber cheap!
I was a tad nervous freezing them, even though it clearly states that you can. Just because you CAN do something, doesn't always mean you SHOULD. Well, it turned out pretty well. There were a few that ended up mush rather than cheesy goodness, but a few duds isn't a reason to abandon a repeat dinner anytime soon in this household.
I used a jar sauce: Wild Harvest Organic tomato basil pasta sauce; simply heated on the stove while the ravioli boiled. Drain the ravioli, pour some sauce on top and wala a very good dinner that is filling and only causes 2 pans to be dirty. Well three for me since I had to thaw them in the microwave first before I could boil them. Not too shabby. So I'll happily make this dish again!
Another dish that from frozen to the table took less then 30 minutes to make! If they were fresh it only would take about 15!
I was a tad nervous freezing them, even though it clearly states that you can. Just because you CAN do something, doesn't always mean you SHOULD. Well, it turned out pretty well. There were a few that ended up mush rather than cheesy goodness, but a few duds isn't a reason to abandon a repeat dinner anytime soon in this household.
I used a jar sauce: Wild Harvest Organic tomato basil pasta sauce; simply heated on the stove while the ravioli boiled. Drain the ravioli, pour some sauce on top and wala a very good dinner that is filling and only causes 2 pans to be dirty. Well three for me since I had to thaw them in the microwave first before I could boil them. Not too shabby. So I'll happily make this dish again!
Another dish that from frozen to the table took less then 30 minutes to make! If they were fresh it only would take about 15!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
She's Here!
I'm an auntie!!! We are all super excited that Kaylee has made her appearance (3 weeks early!) Please say a prayer for Derek, Jen & Kaylee. Kaylee is in the NICU being monitored and getting her blood sugar regulated. She's improving wonderfully. Jen still has not been able to hold Kaylee, as she herself is still recovering from the C-Section and getting a small blood transfusion to make up for what she lost during delivery. They are all in good spirits and it looks like Jen will be able to leave on Sunday or Friday at the earliest. Kaylee will be ready to go about the same time.
September 8, 2009 at 11:17pm CST
10lbs 14oz and 21.75" long
Monday, September 7, 2009
Quick Meal - Chicken Lo Mein
I'm always looking for a quick meal, something that doesn't involve a lot of chopping, prepping, etc. Because honestly if it isn't quick we aren't going to eat it. I often cannot start cooking until my husband is home from work because my helper is not so much a helper in the cooking department at the ripe ol' age of 1 - so finding recipes that are speedy are best so that we are not eating at 9pm or yet again eating out.
I found this chicken lo mein recipe from Kraft, as usual I was able adapt the recipe for what we had in the kitchen and our taste, below is my altered recipe.
1/2 lb. spaghetti,
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen bell pepper
1/2 of an onion cut into strips
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup lite soy sauce
It took less than 30 minutes from start to finish and was on the table to bephotographed eaten very quickly. It was pretty yummy too!
I found this chicken lo mein recipe from Kraft, as usual I was able adapt the recipe for what we had in the kitchen and our taste, below is my altered recipe.
1/2 lb. spaghetti,
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen bell pepper
1/2 of an onion cut into strips
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup lite soy sauce
It took less than 30 minutes from start to finish and was on the table to be
Happy Labor Day!
It's one of those holidays that's slightly ranks above Arbor Day and Flag Day because you get a day off, but a day that most people have not a clue what it means. Honestly, I had to look it up to get a good understanding. It's a worthy cause, but I'd like to stick with a more mommy-centric view of the matter and (pictorially) discuss labor, you see my labor delivered me this:
And then he became mobile and started to learn to crawl and my labor produced this:
And as the first year of my labor wrapped up and running full steam ahead into year two we have this loving, squirming, 'don't kiss me' little boy.
Happy Labor Day, everyone!
And then he became mobile and started to learn to crawl and my labor produced this:
And as the first year of my labor wrapped up and running full steam ahead into year two we have this loving, squirming, 'don't kiss me' little boy.
Happy Labor Day, everyone!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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