Wedding Anniversary

 

Twelve years ago today I married the love of my life.

I am so very thankful for a good husband.

 

 

"We've been together a long time now.

 

We've laughed and cried

and seen each other through

our best and worst

and everything in between.

 

Today, when I look at you,

I feel even more love

than I've ever felt before.

 

I ask for nothing more

than to spend all the rest

of my life with you."

 

I love you with all my heart!

 

 

The Invalids

We truly are a sorry bunch around here this week.

 

Hubby had a restless night Saturday night and

ended up in the ER early Sunday morning with a

 severe case of stomach virus and dehydration. 

 

Sunday was spent taking care of him and

trying to get caught up on some sleep. 

 

Monday there was a little improvement but still a day of lounging.  Monday late afternoon as I was trying to fix him

something to eat since he was finally hungry,

I burnt my hand really bad with hot grease. 

Of course it had to be my right hand too.  It hurt so bad!! 

 

Monday night was a restless night for me

partly because my hand felt like it was on fire and

partly because by early morning I was getting what he had. 

 

So the roles have reversed. 

He is slowly on the mend and now taking care of me. 

Hope we are better by the weekend!

Clutter Be Gone

Perhaps it is an early onset of Spring fever

but I am ready for some major

 

While I am one who loves a good, big snow storm...

the weather we have been having makes me eager for spring.

 

I am sitting here wanting to take the house apart...

top to bottom, side to side, inside and out. 

Clean out, re-do, then put it back together.  

I get these urges from time to time and
it is senseless to fight it. 
So the plan is to go through the house
little by little and do just that.

Create three groups/piles...
throw away, donate, and sell.

 

Clutter drives me crazy and

after awhile I just can't take it any more. 
 

It is amazing how much stuff you accumulate over time. 

Feel overwhelmed or think you just don't have the time. 
Everyday you can accomplish something. 

Throw away the junk mail as soon as in comes through the door. 
File the bills and statements.

Did you go shopping? 
Put the items away as soon as you get home.

Clean out that kitchen drawer that catches everything
while you are cooking dinner. 

Putting laundry away? 
Take just a few extra minutes to straighten and
organize the closet or cabinet.
On and on we could go.

Take it one spot at a time and stick with it until it is done. 
It is easy to become distracted.  You are working on an area and find something that belongs in another room.  So you go to put it away and next thing you know you find a bunch of stuff to work on in that room.  However you haven't finished either job.  If you do find something that belongs elsewhere then simply lay it aside until you are done with the current task.  Then go and put it away. 

My mission this week...
Clutter Be Gone!!


 

Party Foods, Bacon Style

I love party foods and appetizers. 

Little finger foods, who doesn't love them!

This post is focused on bacon.
I love bacon!  I know, not healthy.  
I don't fix it very often but it is oh so good.

So anything wrapped in bacon is going to be good!

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

These are so simple to make and so addicting.



(The bacon should be wrapped all the way around. 

I didn't have enough to do that when I made this batch.)

 

 

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

(I made these for dinner.  So not just a party food.)

 

 

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

 

Details under Recipes

 

Enjoy!

Pork & Kraut

Moving to Pennsylvania has been an experience to say the least. 

Don't get me wrong, I love the area where we live. 
 

One of the things that has been different is some of the food.

Pennsylvania Dutch cooking to be more exact.

They tend to make everything sweet except their tea.
 

One of their traditional dishes is Pork & Kraut. 

Cooked in a Crockpot and served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy.
Perfect on a cold winter day.  The leftovers are good too.

Check under recipes for the details.

Cheesy BBQ Chicken

Are you tired of the same old chicken recipes? 

Well here is a new twist that is quick and easy. 

The perfect kind of recipe in my book.

 

Cheesy BBQ Chicken

 

First, you need some chicken. 

I used boneless skinless chicken breast. 

Simply cook in a skillet with a little seasoning of your choice.

 

While the chicken is cooking, sauté some mushrooms and onions.

I seasoned with garlic and black pepper.

 

Grab some BBQ sauce and cheese.

 

 

Put a slice of cheese on each piece of chicken and let it melt.

Plate the chicken.  Top with mushrooms, onions, and BBQ sauce.

 

Very tasty.

I served with French Fries and Green Beans.

 

Now, I went ahead and cooked 2 extra pieces of chicken. 

Plus I had extra mushrooms and onions. 

Adding a couple of potatoes,

I used the leftovers for a second dinner.

(I did not add the BBQ sauce to the leftovers.)

 

 

Peel, chunk potatoes and cook them in a skillet. 

While they are cooking, cut up the chicken and some ham in chunks.  Add all to potatoes and top with some more cheese.

 

I served this dinner with salad.

 

I am loving that you can buy Olive Garden's salad dressing

in the grocery store now!

 

Let me know what you think of the recipes.

Happy Birthday!

Today is Hubby's Birthday.

Have I mentioned that he is the Best Husband? 

Well, let me say it again...He is!

I am so very thankful for him.

I've been cooking and baking today
making some of his favorites. 
 
First off, my steak loving guy
surprised me by saying that he was hungry for seafood. 
No complaints from me. 

So we are having crab cakes and shrimp. 
I also made a big bowl of Spaghetti Salad which he loves.

Of course there is cake...
Chocolate Peanut Butter. 
One of his favorites. 

Personally I thing the PB ruins a
perfectly good chocolate cake,
but it's not my day it is his.

Happy Birthday!