Over Labor Day weekend, I picked up this handy little shelf for two bucks at Savers in Minneapolis We gave her a little makeover, along with another self we already had, and Matt hung them up for me It took about ten minutes, and they looked a little like this Don't look at my canisters! …
Raspberry Chipotle Pork Chops with Sauted Peaches
The other night, I made dinner on the fly and was looking for something quick and tasty. I'm sorry i didn't measure this one out, so you'll just have to trust me with it, and go for it yourself at home if you want to replicate it 🙂 i started by marinating some pork chops …
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Peaches and Cream Muffins
My man loves peaches, so when i saw this recipe I knew that one day i would have to make it for him! Here's the cast of characters.... Peaches 'N Cream Muffins 2 eggs 1 c. sugar 1/2 c canola oil 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 …
Relaxing Sunday and Nutter Fluffer Quesadillas
We had a very relaxing Sunday today 🙂 I got up early to get a pan of Roasted Zucchini Lasagna in the oven before church... at this point you might hate me slash think I am crazy... so it could bake while we were gone. It was a risk. I've never taken it before, and …
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Grocery day!
Today was our biweekly grocery day! Since Matt & I both have to go to the store (since I don't drive) , we try to go once every two weeks. This works out fairly okay. It helps that we have a Sam's Club membership and are able to buy in bulk. Plus, I try to …
Remembering…
This afternoon Matt & I headed over to the state capitol to see the memorial they put up in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept 11, 1002. There was a flag representing each individual on the east lawn. It was moving,.. This mom was taking photos of her daughter, and I thought …
Steak Skillet Sandy…
I got home from work early tonight, around six. I love Fridays. I would love them better if I didn't have to work Saturdays, but I haven't had Saturdays off since 2002. I'm used to it. Besides, I have to admit that I'm kinda glad I won't be free to watch the Cy-Hawk game. My …
Quick-e’s
My Wednesday was CRAZY busy at work, which is a good thing, and then my mom was in town again last night. We had a good time... just went to Archiver's and Walmart, then hit up Tasty Taco. Yum. To be honest, I haven't gotten back into the swing of cooking, or housekeeping since returning …
Hello FALL!!!
We celebrated the upcoming onset of fall this past weekend by trekking up north to Minneapolis/St Paul. It was about time that we got out of Des Moines for a few days, and it couldn't have been a more perfect weekend! We drove up after I got off work on Saturday afternoon, and stayed with …
Quite the delicious little salad….
The other calendar recipe that was a major win in my house was this super easy and delicious creamy chopped cauliflower salad! Did you spy the absolutely wonderful little bowl my salad is in? Yes, it's Fiesta. I know you were DYING to ask. I stepped out on a limb and told my husband that …
