Play in the Snow

So yesterday we got all bundled up to go play in the snow.

This is three pairs of pants, three shirts, 1 jacket, 1 coat, 1 vest, 1 pair of rubber boots EACH. 

Alex is wearing two pairs of mittens since he can"t get his warm ones on.  Savannah doesn't have hers on yet in the picture, but she will!

The first thing Alex does is to hike off into the yard.

Savannah stayed pretty close to Mom.

They are off to try and make snow angels.

It didn't work out too well, but they had fun!

Mom went to get firewood or there would be more pictures.  I'm glad Bud usually gets the firewood!  It's very, very cold out there!

Today, I think we will stay inside.  Unless I have to throw them out of the house for fighting.....

G



First Day of New Diet

So today is the first day of doing the South Beach Diet.  I'm doing good so far.  I am so not hungry, which is a first for me.  Had breakfast egg scramble with onions, garlic, tomatoes and cheese, turkey bacon and tomato juice.  For snack, had some string cheese, a few almonds and some more tomato juice.  Now I'm making Chock-Full-of-Veggies Chili from the South Beach Diet Supercharged book.  Good thing I like veggies.  Looks good to me.  What do you think?

Ingredients for chili:

Vegetables (except for tomatoes) cooking.

Everything simmering.  Smells very yummy!

Finished product served with a salad and yummy homemade Dijon lemon garlic dressing.

The kids were not at all interested in this, but that at least gives me more to freeze and fewer meals to make later!

Just to give you warning, I will not be posted this much detail every day.  It's just because we are snowed in.

Even the carport did not protect the cars from getting covered in snow.

I think I'm staying in side, cuz Baby, it's cold outside.

Stay warm and safe.

G

Egg and Olive Sandwiches Recipe

EGG AND OLIVE SANDWICHES

6          Boiled eggs, minced

1 tsp.   Salt (Placed in boiling water, eggs will be easier to peel)

1-4oz. Can of chopped black olives

3-4 T.  Miracle whip

Dash   Salt to taste

Cover eggs with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt to boil.  After eggs reach the boiling point, boil eggs covered for 5 minutes. Drain immediately and run cold water over eggs until comfortable to handle to peel.  Approximately 2 minutes.  After peeling, mince eggs and place in a bowl.  Add olives and miracle whip and salt.  Stir well.  May be served as regular sandwiches or cut crust off of bread, then cut sandwiches in fours to make finger sandwiches.  Serve as an appetizer.

                                                Grandma Eleanor Lowe

This recipe is a favorite of Chuck and Susie’s

Note:  This one is for you Susie!  We just talked about these not too long ago.

Mom had these listed as Appetizers, but I've added it to sandwiches as well.

G

I Just Love Netflix

I love watching movies.  I hate paying big bucks to watch them.  Going to the movies can be fun, but I'd rather just stay at home in my jammies.  That's just one reason I love Netflix.  It's the best money we spend every month.  We actually save money.  We cut our cable back to just the basics.  The kids watch Netflix through our Wii.  Bud and I watch on our computers too.  Of course, I have to warn you.  It's addictive.  I've watched a number of TV series.  It's great to watch the episodes one right after the other.  I can watch on my laptop after the kids go to bed.  In fact, I better get them fed so they can get ready for bed.  I feel like watching a good mystery....


G

Prosage Rolls Recipe

PROSAGE ROLLS

Using the Refrigerator roll recipe, divide the dough in half and roll each dough out separately.  .    Brush with butter and sprinkle Prosage crumbs over dough.  Roll dough up making a long tube like roll.  Cut in 3/4" slices.  Place cut side up in a greased baking pan.  Let rise.  Bake for 15-20 minutes in a 425* degree oven.

Refrigerator Rolls Recipe

REFRIGERATOR ROLLS

(Yields 24 rolls)

2 T.      Dry yeast - (scant tablespoon)

1 cup   Cool water

½ cup  Sugar

3/4 c.   Shortening

1 cup   Scalded milk

2          Eggs, slightly beaten

1 cup   Whole wheat flour

4 cups White flour, may need more

3 tsp.   Salt

Scatter dry yeast on top of cool water to dissolve.  Set aside.  Using dough hook in mixer cream sugar with the shortening in mixing bowl.  Add scalded milk and cool yeast water.  Add eggs and mix well.  Mix whole wheat flour and salt together and slowly add to liquid mixture.  Next add white flour until dough is just past sticky stage.  May need a little more flour than recipe call for.  Dough should come away from mixing bowl yet be slightly sticky.  Now place dough in clean oiled bowl and place in refrigerator until ready to use.  When needed, oil surface and roll dough out and shape into desired shapes, dip in oil and place in pans.  Let rise twice their size.  (About 45 minutes to 1 hour).  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until brown in a  425* oven

Mexican Seven Layer Dip Recipe

MEXICAN SEVEN LAYER DIP

Layer 1

1-can  10 ½ oz - Refried beans of choice

            Spread in bottom of 9X13 glass dish

Layer 2

3 med. Ripe avocados, peeled and mashed

2 T.      Lemon or lime juice

1/4 tsp.Cayenne pepper

½ tsp.  Salt

            Garlic powder to taste

            Combine and spread over beans

Layer 3

1 cup   (8oz.) Sour cream

1 pkg. Taco seasoning mix

½ cup  Miracle Whip

            Mix together and spread over avocado mix.

Layer 4

1 cup   Green onions, chopped

            Sprinkle over sour cream mixture.

Layer 5

3 med.Tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)

            Sprinkle over green onions

Layer 6

1 can   Ripe olives, sliced or chopped

            Sprinkle over tomatoes

Layer 7

8 oz.    Cheddar cheese, shredded

            Sprinkle over top