Wow..time did fly
Work was just as crazy as I thought it would be and then some!
Today though I scored the DVD of "Da" with Martin Sheen/ Barnard Hughes and William Hickey. If you haven't seen this movie you need to. It's based on a broadway play and absolutely has the best dialogue ever! Thanks to Robin for turning me onto this movie!
Yesterday Lisa and Dan ran in their 1st 1/2 Marathon! So proud; Dan finished at 4000 out of 20,000 and Lisa finished 8,800 out of 20,000! Way to go kids!!
This week my "baby" sister will turn 50! How is that possible?? She is still such a brat!
Great weather for St. Louis right now! Last weekend besides taking the 2 year old colt out in the trailer (yes, I am learning how to trailer! finally - but with a lot of help from my husband) and his first riding lessons under saddle. He's doing great; but he's had an awesome teacher in Elise! I put some video's up on Facebook.
Sunday, Robin and Fran came out. The house is still messed up (finishing with all the remodel work we started in March and still haven't finished); waiting to finish the great room painting and replacing ceiling fans and wiring. Master Bedroom to be painted and a new phone jack in Mom's bedroom and I think the inside will be finished! Now if we can get a decent bid on the indoor riding arena!
It was good to visit/ Robin and Fran compared notes on their vacations to Maine. The pictures were so nice and they each really had a great time. It was Fran's 25th wedding anniversary trip I believe; and Robin's 1st real grown up vacation (no kids and not just to visit family)! I was quite jealous but no vacations this year - see note about the remodel!
Other friends, Olivia, Ingrid & Jason came out this past Saturday and Max joined us - Ingrid asked Wayne to teach Olivia how to shoot! Olivia wants to be the the "anti-Bella" I love that girl! It was perfect weather and we had a blast. Olivia ended up liking the 9mm semi-auto (I prefer the 38special) :) and we wont even get into the ones that Max brought out to play with! Just a great fun time.
Lots going on... trying to get back to quilting/ spinning /weaving more (after house is put back and I can FIND things again).
Next weekend Joey (aka Kodi with a K) has an appt with the vet; he wont be a "stud colt" after that! It's time; even though he's a great colt we dont need a stallion. I can't wait to finally ride him myself! Maybe by Thanksgiving I can ride him. Want to get a few rides with the trainer on him before I try!
I am rambling.. it happens..
10/24/11
1/1/11
Merry New Year 2011
Happy New Year
Yesterday was crazy weather; tornadoes.. and I was driving around in it! Wondering what all the debris was coming across the windshield (and calling the daughter to ask what is the difference between a tornado watch and warning)! You would think after all these years in St. Louis I would have figured that out. Just very thankful that we are all safe and sound.
Wayne is out with John driving the tractor(s) and cutting wood at John's place - he's in heaven.
I am sitting home and working on some crafts (finishing binding Tori's quilt and looking at the spinning wheel and loom).
I don't plan on leaving the house until I have to go back to work on Tuesday. All the errands and shopping trips are done for the weekend and I just don't have any desire to leave (at least I say that now - we'll see how I feel after a day or 2 with my mother and husband and this attitude may change tomorrow).
Pot of vegetable beef soup in crockpot and some bowtie pasta with bacon/mushrooms and leeks in the fridge. Also have the honey baked ham (why do you think I was out driving in tornadoes yesterday!) and fixin's for the sides ready in case the kids decide to come out - and even if they don't come today I can still do the ham and dinner tomorrow.
Cold today and wet and muddy so no riding (again) for awhile. I am looking at the weather and hoping that maybe by late next week or weekend it will dry enough and warm up a smidge so that Elise can come out and work with Joey Genius Boots. We get to start riding him late Spring/early Summer.
Thinking about work and just how crazy it will be in 2011. So much on the plate and so many new areas that I have to figure out. Hope I win the lottery and /or figure out how to do the patent thing that Mary and I are talking about (shhhh) ;)
This year we will also have a trip to New Orleans for Chris and Annie's wedding (yeah). Not sure when Jennifer and Eric are getting married as they haven't set a date but maybe a trip to Vegas will be happening (if that plan still holds).
I am sure we'll also be down to see the G-Baby Abi and Richard Lee (my baby) and Casie along with the rest of the "clan". This past Christmas Eve we did lose Grammy Tate at 100. Now they are all gone; Grammy, Papa, Grammy Tate - so we are now the next generation and that feels so weird.
ADD kicking in - just saw the Camelot horses just now on the TV for Rose Parade.. how pretty..
Well, back to binding the quilt for Tori (late Christmas/Birthday). We'll see what happens with 2011 so take care.
Yesterday was crazy weather; tornadoes.. and I was driving around in it! Wondering what all the debris was coming across the windshield (and calling the daughter to ask what is the difference between a tornado watch and warning)! You would think after all these years in St. Louis I would have figured that out. Just very thankful that we are all safe and sound.
Wayne is out with John driving the tractor(s) and cutting wood at John's place - he's in heaven.
I am sitting home and working on some crafts (finishing binding Tori's quilt and looking at the spinning wheel and loom).
I don't plan on leaving the house until I have to go back to work on Tuesday. All the errands and shopping trips are done for the weekend and I just don't have any desire to leave (at least I say that now - we'll see how I feel after a day or 2 with my mother and husband and this attitude may change tomorrow).
Pot of vegetable beef soup in crockpot and some bowtie pasta with bacon/mushrooms and leeks in the fridge. Also have the honey baked ham (why do you think I was out driving in tornadoes yesterday!) and fixin's for the sides ready in case the kids decide to come out - and even if they don't come today I can still do the ham and dinner tomorrow.
Cold today and wet and muddy so no riding (again) for awhile. I am looking at the weather and hoping that maybe by late next week or weekend it will dry enough and warm up a smidge so that Elise can come out and work with Joey Genius Boots. We get to start riding him late Spring/early Summer.
Thinking about work and just how crazy it will be in 2011. So much on the plate and so many new areas that I have to figure out. Hope I win the lottery and /or figure out how to do the patent thing that Mary and I are talking about (shhhh) ;)
This year we will also have a trip to New Orleans for Chris and Annie's wedding (yeah). Not sure when Jennifer and Eric are getting married as they haven't set a date but maybe a trip to Vegas will be happening (if that plan still holds).
I am sure we'll also be down to see the G-Baby Abi and Richard Lee (my baby) and Casie along with the rest of the "clan". This past Christmas Eve we did lose Grammy Tate at 100. Now they are all gone; Grammy, Papa, Grammy Tate - so we are now the next generation and that feels so weird.
ADD kicking in - just saw the Camelot horses just now on the TV for Rose Parade.. how pretty..
Well, back to binding the quilt for Tori (late Christmas/Birthday). We'll see what happens with 2011 so take care.
12/31/09
12/24/09
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Brocolli Rice Casserole
1 sm. onion, chopped
lg. bag frozen broccoli
1 lg. jar Cheez Whiz
1 can cream of chicken soup
3 c. prepared rice
butter
Saute chopped onions in butter.
Steam broccoli in microwave or on top of stove.
Mix together in a large casserole dish the broccoli, onions, cooked rice, soup, and Cheez Whiz.
Sprinkle top with grated cheese, if desired, and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes. Makes 10-12 servings.
1 sm. onion, chopped
lg. bag frozen broccoli
1 lg. jar Cheez Whiz
1 can cream of chicken soup
3 c. prepared rice
butter
Saute chopped onions in butter.
Steam broccoli in microwave or on top of stove.
Mix together in a large casserole dish the broccoli, onions, cooked rice, soup, and Cheez Whiz.
Sprinkle top with grated cheese, if desired, and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes. Makes 10-12 servings.
Peace Peace Silent Night
new to this - can't figure out how to embed the video - but click on the link. Merry Christmas Eve.
12/22/09
Mary's Hash Brown Potato Dish
Southern style hash browns – defrosted
¾ cup butter/melted, divided
Salt and pepper – ½ t to 1t of each. Can’t remember which
2 cups shredded cheese, I use cheddar
1 pint sour cream
1 pkg of fr. Onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
Corn flakes / crushed – I just use enough to cover top
Mix potatoes, ½ cup butter, salt, pepper, onion mix, soup, sour cream, butter and cheese.
Place in 9x13 dish
Crush the corn chips and spread across the top
Drizzle remaining 14/ cup of butter across the top
Bake at 350 for 45 mins to an hour.
I don’t think I left anything out.
¾ cup butter/melted, divided
Salt and pepper – ½ t to 1t of each. Can’t remember which
2 cups shredded cheese, I use cheddar
1 pint sour cream
1 pkg of fr. Onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
Corn flakes / crushed – I just use enough to cover top
Mix potatoes, ½ cup butter, salt, pepper, onion mix, soup, sour cream, butter and cheese.
Place in 9x13 dish
Crush the corn chips and spread across the top
Drizzle remaining 14/ cup of butter across the top
Bake at 350 for 45 mins to an hour.
I don’t think I left anything out.
12/19/09
Robin's Beef Stew
This is the best stew - I am always losing the recipe so I once again had to ask her for it (sometimes I don't even look I just ask) but I am going to post it here so I can always find it (just in case she's away from her laptop or recipe box when I need to make this)
Robin's Beef Stew
1 ~ 2 Lbs Chuck Roast cut up into 1: cubes/bites (don't do the precut stew meat this is worth the effort to cut it up yourself)
Mix 1 cup flour, salt, pepper in brown bag or plastic bag, shake to mix.
Put in beef one handful at a time and shake to coat. Shake off excess flour,and add another handful until all done.
Brown the coated beef in Olive Oil, enough to coat bottom of the pan thickly and heat until oil is shimmering. Sear in batches do not crowd (you will only steam the beef). You just want to brown a couple of sides, pull offwhen still pink/bloody. Dont overcook. Set aside batches in separate bowl.
In the pan you seared the beef, add 2 Tbs Butter melt, heat and sauté:
Onions 2 cups, sliced
Mushrooms 8 oz pkg, sliced
When onion is caramelized, and mushrooms not quite brown, add:
Carrots 3 Med/Large , sliced
Celery 2 stalks, sliced
Saute for about 5 minutes to soften
Pour in 1 cup Dry Red Wine (or beef stock if you don'tt want to use the wine but why wouldn't you) and loosen brown bits on bottom of pan. Reduce at a simmer to about 1/2.
When reduced:
Put Beef back in
Add Potatoes: 3 med, quartered or cubed your preference.
Add 1 cup stock +/- (chicken/beef/veggie) enough to just cover the beef/veggies.
Simmer for 1/2 hour.
Stir and add herbs 1/2 to 1 tsp of each (or not) of:Sage, Rosemary, thyme or marjoram. (I've lately gotten on a Sage Kick and really like the Sage: two parts to one of /thyme/Marjoram each.
Add Salt and Pepper to taste, add frozen peas if desired at this point and simmer for another 10 ~15 minutes to let herbs blend.
At this point you may or may not want to thicken it. If you do, I sprinkle in a little flour at a time and stir until just thickened. Another trick is to blend 1 Tbs of butter with 2 Tbs of flour and add that as a thickener.
Enjoy!
Robin's Beef Stew
1 ~ 2 Lbs Chuck Roast cut up into 1: cubes/bites (don't do the precut stew meat this is worth the effort to cut it up yourself)
Mix 1 cup flour, salt, pepper in brown bag or plastic bag, shake to mix.
Put in beef one handful at a time and shake to coat. Shake off excess flour,and add another handful until all done.
Brown the coated beef in Olive Oil, enough to coat bottom of the pan thickly and heat until oil is shimmering. Sear in batches do not crowd (you will only steam the beef). You just want to brown a couple of sides, pull offwhen still pink/bloody. Dont overcook. Set aside batches in separate bowl.
In the pan you seared the beef, add 2 Tbs Butter melt, heat and sauté:
Onions 2 cups, sliced
Mushrooms 8 oz pkg, sliced
When onion is caramelized, and mushrooms not quite brown, add:
Carrots 3 Med/Large , sliced
Celery 2 stalks, sliced
Saute for about 5 minutes to soften
Pour in 1 cup Dry Red Wine (or beef stock if you don'tt want to use the wine but why wouldn't you) and loosen brown bits on bottom of pan. Reduce at a simmer to about 1/2.
When reduced:
Put Beef back in
Add Potatoes: 3 med, quartered or cubed your preference.
Add 1 cup stock +/- (chicken/beef/veggie) enough to just cover the beef/veggies.
Simmer for 1/2 hour.
Stir and add herbs 1/2 to 1 tsp of each (or not) of:Sage, Rosemary, thyme or marjoram. (I've lately gotten on a Sage Kick and really like the Sage: two parts to one of /thyme/Marjoram each.
Add Salt and Pepper to taste, add frozen peas if desired at this point and simmer for another 10 ~15 minutes to let herbs blend.
At this point you may or may not want to thicken it. If you do, I sprinkle in a little flour at a time and stir until just thickened. Another trick is to blend 1 Tbs of butter with 2 Tbs of flour and add that as a thickener.
Enjoy!
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