I made a roast the day before yesterday and then beef stew with the leftovers yesterday. I meant to put the stew in the fridge for lunch today but forgot. That's okay. Smidge didn't mind, and now she has lunch for the week!
Kitchen
Coffee porn
I watched the latest episode of "Modern Family" and cracked up the other night because Claire has a desktop shortcut to "porn" on her lapyop. When she clicks it, it's all organizational items pinned to her Pinterest board. LOL. It made me laugh and decide to share my pics - but thus is all real … Continue reading Coffee porn
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Bake bread in the crockpot!
This is DELICIOUS! It's very easy to make. I didn't do any hand kneading (I can't with my wrist), and I used @ 4 cups of flour total (the recipe calls for 3 1/2). http://bakerette.com/crock-pot-white-bread/ Mix the ingredients in a stand mixer. Line the crockpot with parchment paper. Dump in the dough. I let it … Continue reading Bake bread in the crockpot!
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BBQ short ribs
Since I'm still healing from surgery, I'm pretty much functioning with one hand, and I wear out so quickly. Recipes need to be easy and fast to make with minimal prep. This is a super easy dinner for the crockpot: bbq short ribs and sweet potatoes. The ingredients are minimal. It's a dump it all … Continue reading BBQ short ribs
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Garden time!
Even though it looks like this outside my front door right now (with 4"-8" more expected today!!!), I'm getting some things going for my garden! What could I possibly do with an old ice cream bucket? I can start a little compost in it!!! I'm clabbering a little milk for my hens in one milk … Continue reading Garden time!
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DIY – Chocolate Syrup
"Ohhhhh.......yuummmmmmmmmmm......chawwwwwklit!!!!" What? Do you mean that your evenings aren't full of Spongebob reruns like mine are? LOL If you have a little Spongebob addict in your home like I do in mine, you know exactly which episode I quoted above! If you don't, I highly suggest that after you make this chocolate syrup, you jump … Continue reading DIY – Chocolate Syrup
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Taco Seasoning Recipe – DIY
Why spend a dollar on a tiny packet of taco seasoning when you can make your own without all those preservatives and additives that you don't want anyway? This little recipe takes less than four minutes to measure out into your own jelly jar and mix together. It will make several batches of taco meat … Continue reading Taco Seasoning Recipe – DIY
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Ask and ye shall receive
A high school classmate messaged me last weekend to ask if I wanted some canning jars. Of course, I said, "YES!!!" This is her idea of some. This pic already had four boxes missing when I snapped it. I love that I'm the first person my former classmates think of when they have jars, egg … Continue reading Ask and ye shall receive
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Easy Lemon Chicken
This is a recipe I threw together. It was delicious! Put boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts in ghe bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the whole thing. Dot with 1/2 a stick of real butter (no substitutes!). Sprinkle with … Continue reading Easy Lemon Chicken
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Menu board
During break, I got the rest of the craft room cleaned out so I can turn it into a spare bedroom since both of the older kids were coming home for the holidays. I got rid of several things and decided months ago I would only keep the supplies for those crafts which I really … Continue reading Menu board
Striving Acres 