Seeking Simplicity

Please and Thank You

2012-01-30T09:33:00.000-05:00

The Last Sunday in January

2012-01-29T18:57:00.007-05:00

It's so hard to believe that January is almost over for 2012. Alex started off the New Year with a cold, and then passed it along to Gary and me. I did try to teach Alex the lesson of sharing when he was growing up, but I wasn't talking germs.

The weather in January has been unusual with a teeny amount of snow, very heavy winds and mostly mild temps. I think this weird weather has probably caused everyone's coughs and sniffles to hang on.

I haven't chosen my word yet for 2012. That is very unusual for me. I had it the other day and I can't recall it.

My immune system is begging for some attention and I've decided to show it some love. I'm going to faithfully make all my blood work appointments, get my b-12 shots every 2 weeks, add a regime of vitamins to my daily schedule and increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables we eat around here.

So this weekend I've tried several new recipes. The first was a roasted beet salad I found in the latest edition of O magazine. The recipe calls for yellow beets and red beets and Kroger's actually had both kinds.

The recipe also included 5 ozs of baby arugula, lemon, pistachios, and goat cheese. The link is: http://www.oprah.com/food/Roasted-Beet-Salad-With-Arugula-Pistachios-and-Goat-Cheese-Recipe

The salad was very tasty. The yellow beet so sweet. I will definitely fix this again.

I'm looking forward to February. I've already purchased some Valentine cards to pass out at work and I have a trip planned for Chicago (oh please no blizzards while I'm there). And we get an extra day this year... so isn't that a cause for celebration?

Tuesday Thought

2012-01-24T11:21:00.000-05:00

Ducks in January

2012-01-06T16:52:00.002-05:00

I decided to take every Friday off in the month of January and who knows.. I might do February as well (although there is talk about a week spent in Chicago during February for work).

Today was like Spring outside. The weather was breezy and 52 degrees. Pretty unusual for January. I grabbed my camera because the ducks and geese were having a ball on the pond.

The ducks would swim, then hop up on the frozen section of the pond, waddle over to the next area of water and then began swimming again. Here are a few of the photos I snapped.

January 1 - 2012

2012-01-02T17:26:00.005-05:00

Gary had to work today (3rd shift) so we had a quiet dinner at home; ham baked the way my Grandmother bakes her ham and scalloped potatoes. Gary seemed to enjoy the meal but Alex ate leftover Chinese as he doesn't like ham or scalloped potatoes.

Here is some pictures for the beginning of 2012.

Auld Lang Syne - Lea Michele

2012-01-01T11:53:00.000-05:00

When did Christmas Trees changed shapes?

2011-12-27T15:49:00.003-05:00

My sister Becky's Christmas card this year was made from a photo of my grandparent's Christmas tree back in the 30's. The shape of the tree was pretty weird. Here's a photo of a tree from 1921. Notice the shape? This is the exact shape of my grandparent's tree in the 30's.

So when did the Christmas tree from the past evolved into today's cone shaped tree?

Why Not?

2011-12-27T09:36:00.002-05:00

I saw this bathroom the other day. I thought it was very cool. Who wouldn't want a bike in their bathroom... and it's functional. What a creative spirit thought this up.

I want to bring some creativity in 2012. That's something I've been missing in 2011. I haven't been playful enough... so watch out 2012.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T22:56:00.001-05:00

From our house to yours, I hope you had a very Merry Christmas.

Any big plans for 2012?

The Full Cold Moon

2011-12-24T19:43:00.000-05:00

I just realized I never shared my moon board on December 10th... so here it is.

I really enjoy Winter. This time of year is always very special to me. It gives me a reason to snuggle inside my home, surrounded by the people and things I love. It's a time to journal, to read, to reflect on the past year, to make plans for the upcoming year. It's hibernation with a knowing that when Spring arrives I will be restored.

I love the symbolism of being blanketed by white --- the enjoyment of all that snow but also a spiritual awakening.

Please check out Jamie Ridler's blog to learn more about moon boards. Peace and season greetings.

No Regrets.....

2011-12-21T08:11:00.000-05:00

Sanding Sugar

2011-12-20T08:53:00.002-05:00

Isn't this the most beautiful sanding sugar you've ever seen? And it comes in all sorts of shiny colors at Williams-Sonama. Too late to add to my stocking list.... but it will definitely be on the list next year.

To view all the colors.... here's the link: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sanding-decorating-sugar/?pkey=cbaking-pastry-tools-bakeware

Sanrio Hello Kitty Soft Sweet Donut Ball Chain

2011-12-15T13:22:00.004-05:00

Do you know anyone traveling to Japan in the near future? I would love to purchase one of these little Hello Kitty Donut chains.

I would probably use as a key chain... instead of a phone thingy... but it's so adorable.

Where did the time go?

2011-12-14T18:49:00.005-05:00

I can't believe it's December 14th. This year has sped past so quickly. But my life seems to be speeding up.

My son has graduated from High School and is now a Freshman in College. He also found a job, a job that is so suited for him, a job that he enjoys most of the time. I'm so happy that he was able to do this. He's becoming a man in front of my eyes. He's 19 and will be 20 next year. I never really saw myself as a Mother of a 20 year old man. But yet here I am... gazing up at him with wonderment. This creation came out of me. Wow!

Hope you all take a moment to look around your life and give thanks for all you have. Isn't it wonderful?

A Thought on Friday

2011-11-11T13:11:00.002-05:00

"Big mouthfuls often choke." - Italian Proverb

But how long do I have to wait?

The Holidays are Just around the Corner

2011-11-10T07:59:00.002-05:00

Will you be ready?

You're A Zombie Now

2011-11-04T23:59:00.000-04:00

The Crepe Place

2011-10-30T17:35:00.002-04:00

Gary and I really enjoyed lunch at The Crepe Place. I must say it was pretty tasty. And it was fascinating watching them create a crepe.

Stove Top Challenge

2011-10-16T17:47:00.002-04:00

My glass range is quite challenging. Hubby almost started a grease fire when frying bacon on the new stove. I was petrified that he would crack the glass top. After the surface cooled, I worked and worked trying to get all the grease, the burned on bits, etc. cleaned off. Then I went to the store to get more stuff.

I think it's clean for now.

Vampire Love

2011-10-14T20:42:00.003-04:00

I've been fascinated with vampires almost my entire life. From Barnabas Collins at the age of 12, to Vlad the Impaler and now at 55, Eric Northman is my Vampire du Jour.

I came across this party idea for Halloween. Pretty clever don't you think?

Unpacking & No Internet

2011-10-01T13:11:00.003-04:00

We have moved in. Even with downsizing, there was still a lot of stuff that had to be moved. The movers showed up on time and went to work. Alex and Colin also helped with moving a lot of rubbermaid totes. And of course Becky was very helpful in putting up the curtain rods. Melinda and Noah stopped by to pick up the book shelves and Noah videotaped the new place. He was curious why our apartment required a 50 gallon water tank. I have no idea what our old tank was.

Now its the process of unpacking and getting organized. Pictures still need to be hung and I have to come up with the living room floor plan before AT&T arrive on Monday to install Uverse.

I will see you hopefully on the 3rd when my internet is restored. Hope you're having a great weekend.

A Sunday Fable

2011-09-25T10:01:00.003-04:00

Happy Sunday everyone! I was awaken by a father, his son and a friend tossing footballs in the parking lot by my bedroom window this morning. I wondered to myself why anyone would be awake this early on a Sunday morning. But then I looked outside my window and saw how much fun they were having.

Today I want to share a fable I've come across. I hope you enjoy it as much as I and that it makes you think.

Eckart Tolle, the brilliant author of The Power of Now, begins his book with a fable. He tells the story of a beggar, sitting on a box, asking passersby to give him some money for food. One day, a man comes along and says, "I have nothing to give you, but what's in that box you're sitting on?" The beggar says, "This old box? Nothing. It's just a box I sit on." "Have you ever looked inside?" asks the man. 'No, I haven't." "Take a look!" The beggar pries the lid off the box and to his astonishment finds it filled with diamonds and precious jewels.

Tolle goes on to say that the beggar represents each of us. We spend our lives begging for scraps of approval, attention, status, financial well-being, sex, sensory pleasures, power, and a host of other things, when our true wealth lies closer to us than the riches in the beggar's box. Jesus said, "Seek first the kingdom of heaven and all else will be given unto you." (Matthew 6:33)

A Rainy Friday

2011-09-23T05:50:00.001-04:00

So are you living the life you have imagined?

Everything Here is Wonderful

2011-09-02T23:21:00.001-04:00

And it is... it really, really is.

My test results are back. The condition of my heart has improved. It's no longer enlarged (it became enlarged during the PE & DVT episode). The sides of my heart are flexible (I guess as you get older the sides begin to harden).

The chambers and the valves are working properly. No damage from the numerous A-Fib attacks.

My lungs were normal! No new clots and just a little residue from the old clots. That's really great news.

My lab work was good. Sugar level was 70. Cholesterol was 160. My TSH4 (a thyroid thing) was normal high... so they will monitor that. I forgot to ask if I was anemic but I'm sure the doctor would have told me since anemia can cause shortness of breath.

I'm still having problems breathing...but it's nice to know that blood clots are causing that problem.

Bye Bye Summer

2011-09-01T06:32:00.002-04:00

I will admit it. I'm glad September has arrived. This summer was too hot and humid. I'm looking forward to Autumn and all the fun activities that time of year brings.

So goodbye August (Happy Birthday Alex) and Hello September. I do believe we are going to have lots of fun this month.

Happy Monday!

2011-08-29T06:16:00.002-04:00

The last Monday in August! Where did August go? The weather here has been less humid, giving us just a hint of Autumn. I'm so looking forward to Fall's arrival. Autumn is my favorite season.

I hope today is filled with love and joy!

The Mother of a 19 year old man

2011-08-28T09:53:00.005-04:00

Yesterday my son, my cupcake, my little man turned 19 years old. He now towers over me and I get neck strain looking up at him.

Those 19 years flew by. I mean they really did. Once Alex got into school, time seemed to speed up and our family life revolved around the seasons.

Now Alex begins the next section of his life. College starts in another week, he works 30+ hours a week and my little man is venturing out in the world. I know he is prepared for that big old world, but there is a part of me that is very anxious. I don't want anyone to take advantage of him, I don't want him to get hurt, I want to keep him close. But if I was a Mother Robin I guess it's about the time I would have my little bird at the edge of the nest, ready to push him out.

Oh... one thing I have discovered with Alex working. My electric bill dropped over $100.00 and during August... a very hot month. I guess without x-box, his large flat screen and his computer not being on for over 12 hours a day... really saved me some electricity.

Knock you Naked

2011-08-21T22:23:00.003-04:00

Knock you Naked Brownies -- my way.

1 box (18.5 Ounce) German Chocolate Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker)
1 cup Finely Chopped Pecans
1/3 cup Evaporated Milk
1 can Dulce de Leche
1/2 cup Butter, Melted
1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, chopped pecans, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and melted butter. Stir together until totally combined. Mixture will be very thick.

Press half the mixture into a well-greased 9 x 9 inch square baking pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and set aside.

I did heat up the dulce de leche in a sauce pan with a splash of evaporated milk. Then I poured the caramel mixture on top of the baked bottom. You sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the caramel mixture.

Turn out remaining brownie dough on work surface. Use your hands to press it into a large square a little smaller than the pan. I formed the square of batter on plastic wrap and flipped on top of the caramel, chocolate chips.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for several hours. When ready to serve, generously sift powdered sugar over the surface of the brownies. Cut into either nine or twelve helpings, and carefully remove from the pan.

Here are the results:

Black and White

2011-08-20T09:55:00.001-04:00

Some things just pair up beautifully....

And this comes from Diane Keaton... the actress... and can be found at Bed Bath & Beyond.

[I personally love this... and would love to fall asleep in this linen]

Be Happy!

2011-08-19T06:44:00.001-04:00

Happiness is a choice. I really believe that.

And I do realize that's easy to say... but really isn't that the truth? It's a choice YOU make.

Thursday Thoughts

2011-08-18T08:46:00.000-04:00

I wish!

So True

2011-08-17T09:37:00.002-04:00

Bedroom Colors....

2011-08-16T06:49:00.001-04:00

I really am loving these colors.... I think they would be perfect for my bedroom.

What do you think?

Monday and Martha

2011-08-15T06:15:00.001-04:00

I've been thinking about influences in my life. Family, friends, education, life experiences all mold you into the person you become. Along the way people outside your immediate circle also impact you. Oprah certainly did. And it's hard to imagine Monday-Friday without Oprah.

And with the 70th birthday of Martha Stewart this August, I realize that Martha has had a huge impact on my life.

It all started with this book:

The photos were amazing, the recipes perfect. She made me curious. And then her magazine appeared. Oh my gosh, it was my porn. I read each magazine from cover to cover. I tried many of the recipes. And every time her recipes were a success.

My book shelf is filled with her books, a lot of the pages in those books soiled, but those are the books I fall back on time after time.

So.. I just wanted to share what Martha means to me. Have a super Monday

Sunday Fun

2011-08-14T09:26:00.001-04:00

Heading out to see "The Help". Would also like to see "Rise of the Planet of the Apes". Anyway... hope you have a super Sunday.

Shouldn't every day be a celebration

i love pink

2011-08-13T23:36:00.001-04:00

I've suddenly discovered Pink. Or I should say I'm being drawn to pink over and over again. I need to find out what "pink" means.

Anyway... found this kitchen on the worldwide web. I just had to share.

As Heard Today at Work

2011-08-12T16:30:00.001-04:00

"Every day there is something new and exciting and that's why I enjoy working here."

A Thought on Thursday

2011-08-11T06:34:00.001-04:00

A Pop of Pink

2011-08-10T06:31:00.001-04:00

I'm finding as I get older, that a pop of pink just makes me smile and it really lifts my mood. What about you?

A Tea Party

2011-08-09T06:27:00.001-04:00

Isn't this a cute picture. It's from an advertisement for sarah + abraham personalized banners. Anyway... just had to share this cuteness.

Here's the link to their website: https://sarahandabraham.com/

Thought for Today

2011-08-08T06:40:00.002-04:00

Sunday and Simple Pleasures

2011-08-07T09:09:00.003-04:00

I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday morning. I love them. The house is quiet (the men in my life are still in bed). I love to sit on my balcony and watch the birds flit around as I read or journal. What are your simple pleasures? Here are a few of mine.

Taking a long, relaxing bath.
Reading a great novel.
Popcorn and an old movie on DVD.
Watching the sunrise
The smell of sheets hung outside to dry.
Walking on the beach (wish I lived closer to an ocean)
Snuggling in bed with your lover/partner (you get the picture)
Watching a sunset.
Walking barefoot in lush grass.
Listening to a performance under the stars. (love the Fraze).
Root beer float with a pretzel rod placed in glass like a straw (Grandma C would make these for me for lunch dessert).
Hugging your child tightly.
Laughing until you cry and your sides hurt.
Chocolate.
A long conversation with a good friend.
Kissing in the rain, dancing in the rain, walking in the rain.
And then of course stomping in puddles.
Crispy fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.
Being lazy on a Sunday while wearing your PJs.
An uncluttered room.
The Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp that I made last night. Delish!!
Catching fireflies.
Singing loudly in the shower.
Making someone smile.
Grandma C's apricot pie.
Helping someone in need.
Floating in water.
Laying back and watching the stars
Laying back and watching the clouds sail by.
A walk in nature.
An afternoon nap.
Watching and listening to the ocean.
Christmas mornings when your child still believed.
Massage.
Diet Coke in a tall glass with crushed ice.
A gentle breeze.
Becoming debt-free (my 12 month goal).
Blowing bubbles.
Writing in my journal.
Trying a new recipe.
Sleeping in on a rainy day all snuggling under the covers.
True Blood.
The smell of a new Moleskine notebook.
Fresh snow (especially at night when it glistens so brightly).
Fresh strawberries.
Having a picnic in the perfect weather.
Candles... lots and lots of candles.
Playing hooky.
Watching birds (I miss the birdbath I use to have. I loved watching the birds commune with each other, taking their baths, and appearing to have lots of fun.)
Being surrounded by great friends.

On Saturdays

2011-08-06T09:00:00.001-04:00

So what do you do on Saturday? Is it running from point A to point B, completing all your errands? Or is your Saturday filled with fun things to do?

I'm hoping to try a new recipe today but that will involve heading to the store to buy the ingredients. But I also need to pick up a prescription at Target Pharmacy, drop off books at the library, go to the grocery store, wash my car (okay I sit in the car while the machine washes the car), get gas, do some laundry and purchase "The Help" from my Kindle. Then I need to start reading the book, but will probably have to charge the Kindle up, charge my phone, give my hair a deep moisturizing treatment, run to Super Cuts to get my eyebrows waxed and find time to browse a vegetarian cookbook Emily brought in for me. Oh... I also need to purchase 9 powerball tickets for my workmates (closes eyes and pictures all 9 of us holding a very huge fucking check) and of course relax.

Deep breath.....

It's Friday

2011-08-05T17:47:00.002-04:00

I'm happy it's Friday. It has been a long and tiring week. Looking forward to a quiet weekend, perhaps curling up with a good book.

Today we picked up lunch from an old deli. It was sort of in a creepy neighborhood (Troy Street) but the food was really good. However, David said he was going to the little store next door to pick up a drumstick. So Debra, Sandy and I asked him to pick up an Orange Push Up.

I must say it's been a long time since I had one of those push ups. And it was so refreshing. A nice little treat for a Friday afternoon.

However, Sandy did eat her's in an unusual way. Instead of holding the stick of the push up, she basically cupped the cardboard tube with her palm as she licked the end of the push up in a circling fashion. Unfortunately I didn't have my Flip camera with me... or the video would be posted here instead of this photo found on the internet.

Hope you have a great weekend.....

When did Thursday Get Here?

2011-08-04T09:52:00.003-04:00

So it was only Tuesday when I said "Oh I haven't had an a-fib attack since March." Imagine my surprise when I awoke this morning and realized I was in a-fib. I have too much stuff to do today to be spending any time in ER. So I popped 2 Propafenone (aka Rythmol) and went back to bed.

Here's the warning message on this drug: In clinical studies, people who had recently had a heart attack and took certain medications for irregular heartbeat that are similar to propafenone were more likely to die than people who did not take one of the medications. Propafenone may also cause life-threatening irregular heartbeat and increase the risk of death in certain patients. Tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack within the past two years or if you have heart disease.

Because of the risks of taking propafenone, it should be used only to treat life-threatening irregular heartbeat. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking propafenone.

Your doctor may examine you and may order certain lab tests and electrocardiogram (EKG) tests to check your body's response to propafenone. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.

This seems like some pretty serious shit. And I think what triggered the a-fib was last night I took 2 nyquil capsules. They have a decongestant in them and I sort of forgot I'm not suppose to take a decongestant.

So have a super Thursday... I'm heading out to start my day.

Evening Celebration

2011-08-03T07:14:00.001-04:00

I'm so looking forward to Autumn this year. The summer has been exceptionally hot, humid and dry. I haven't been able to spend many evenings outside on my balcony. And I really miss doing that.

Taking a vacation day on tomorrow. I was going to miss 3 hours of work since I have to go with Hubby to a doctor's appt. I was planning on taking Monday off as a vacation day... so I decided to take Thursday off instead. Of course it's weird to go back on Friday... but it should be an easy, stress-free day.

I came across this photo the other day. Isn't it lovely? I would love to have an evening celebration here. It would be filled with deep conversations, fantastic food, and great friends.

No Meat??

2011-08-02T06:33:00.001-04:00

Looking for ideas from you my lovelies on vegetarian meals. Hubby is having a difficult time eating meat and I do tend to fall back on chicken almost every night. Since watching "Food" I've been struggling with the production of meat in America and my role in being a consumer. Plus with my heart issues, I just think more meatless meals would be healthier.

Do you have a vegetarian dish that you just love? Can you share it with me?

I have tried some recipes in the past, but my son usually took a bite and went to the pantry to find something else to eat. He's picky about veggies, spices and textures. But almost 19, and with his current work schedule, I figure on the nights he works we could experiment with meatless meals.

Can't wait to hear from you....

Oh No It's Monday!

2011-08-01T17:00:00.001-04:00

The system at work was screwed up today. My computer had to be rebooted twice. There is a stabbing pain on my left side (I hope it's not a kidney stone moving). And I don't believe I won the PowerBall. How is your Monday going?

Recycling 101

2011-07-26T11:57:00.001-04:00

Isn't this a cute and an amazing idea? Although I don't drink pop from a 2-liter bottle (I'm a fountain soda gal)... I might have to break down an purchase some of these bottles.

Hot... Hot.... Hot....

2011-07-24T09:29:00.004-04:00

This has truly been the hottest week I can recall. I can't even imagine how you could survive in this weather without central air. I lived in Utah and the heat could jump to 110, but that 110 feels a lot cooler than a humid 110 heat index.

My little cupcake started a job on Friday which requires him being outside. He seems to love the job (his first) but I worried about him being outside. He really hasn't spent that much time outdoors in the summer. So I kept reminding him about the signs of a heat stroke and exhaustion and hope that if he does start feeling weird.... he will tell someone. He did buy a lunch bag to fill up with water... so I know he's keeping hydrated.

Saturday I went to Arcanum to visit with Grandma C. On the way I stopped by and picked Becky (my sister) up. We stopped at a Farmer's Market and I selected green beans, purple onions and new potatoes. Those will be prepared for a Sunday meal.

We had a nice visit with Grandma. Thankfully Uncle Mike was in Alabama so we had lots of quiet, peaceful time with Grandma. We did go to lunch at the Dragon Buffet in Greenville. It was sauna-like inside and the food that I had was pretty bad. Becky was the only one that got the buffet and seemed to enjoy everything she had. I guess Grandma and I should have ordered the buffet too.

Then we stopped by Melinda's house for a short visit and I gave her my leftovers. Perhaps Melinda could doctor up the chicken cashew to make it taste better. Uncle Sonny was there and Melinda's home was nice and cool. I think I got overheated at the restaurant.

This picture was taken at Melinda's house....of course I took it from an arm's length away... and couldn't really tell what I was taking.

Grandma seemed so happy (time away from Uncle M really does her good and I hope he moves back to his house real soon). It's hard for me to believe she's 88...but then again I'm 55. I will never have a grandchild who is 55 years old. I had my son at 36....and since Alex will be 19 in August and with no baby making thoughts in his head yet.... even if he would have a baby in the next year.... I would be like 111 when that kid turned 55.

We did stop at my parent's house on the way home. I wanted to see their new dog Pepper Jax. He's sort of a stinky dog... but he does seem well behaved.

Mom fixed SOS for dinner so I had a small bowl of it. Sort of a taste from childhood and then Dad went outside to water a dying bush and I guess Mom wasn't watering it the correct way and he did some yelling and cussing which was a common theme in my childhood except he wasn't pulling an oxygen tank then.

Funny how some things never change... they might lay dormant... but they are always ready to pounce out. Of course Audrey witnessed his blowup and told us how that made her feel. I told her she should tell him.... but what kid would. So since the visit moment was ruined... I dropped Becky home and headed back to my home which is a loving and peaceful place and I'm pretty happy and thankful for that.

Are you Hungry?

2011-07-22T14:11:00.002-04:00

I've been hesitant to add words to the walls. I actually bought some vinyl words from a cowoker (she was having a vinyl lettering wall art party) but never put them on the wall. I'm afraid they won't go on straight, or they will wrinkle, or it will just look like crap. But I really love these words on the hallway before entering the kitchen.

Of course... I have no idea where they got these words.... but wanted to share this image.

Words to Live By

2011-07-22T08:40:00.000-04:00

Calgon Take Me Away

2011-07-17T20:50:00.003-04:00

I love taking bubble baths... but never seem to have the time to take a long soak.

I saw this bathtub the other day and again the color scheme just jumped out at me. I need Lori-Lyn to tell me what gray/grey means. I want grey in my home. Is that a good thing?

I'm in Love

2011-07-13T10:31:00.000-04:00

I'm in love... with an apron!

I found this little beauty over at Joss & Main's website.... love the colors, the design and the cupcakes.

Here's the link:

http://www.jossandmain.com/store/flirty-aprons/women-s-apron-in-frosted-cupcake.html

Remember Mary Richard's Monogram?

2011-07-07T00:01:00.001-04:00

I used to watch the Mary Tyler Moore show faithfully when I was growing up. Who didn't want to be Mary Richards? Her apartment was so cute, her friends were funny and she had a job she loved. And she had that letter M hanging on her wall. Do you remember that?

But the years went by and I sort of forgot about that letter M until I was blog jumping the other night and came across this kitchen. And there was my letter A just waiting for me to notice it. And guess what? I remembered Mary's M and how much I wanted one all those years ago.

I do believe this weekend I'm stopping by Hobby Lobby and picking up my letter A. I'll post the happy results...

I would toss up my knit cap now, twirl in a circle a couple of times... but I'm in bed, the winter stuff is packed away.. and well I'm not really Mary Richards.

Rosemary's Baby

2011-07-06T10:20:00.003-04:00

Stopped to visit cococozy's website and came across this bassinet

and thought of Rosemary's Baby.... what about you?

Hello Kitty Camper

2011-07-05T08:59:00.005-04:00

I think I'm in love! With a Camper!!!!

I happened to be on a website (which I can't remember the name of but it was about campers). And I came across this camper:

I've been toying with the idea of downsizing, on living with less and I'm addicted to the tiny home blog. Could I live in a tiny space and not go crazy? I know it would be almost impossible with an 18 year old son...but once he flies the coop... I think I would definitely want to try it.

Just look at all this pinkness..... isn't it wonderful.

And for those romantic evenings... when you just want to purr and meow.... check out the bedroom:

Oh... I would love to live in Hello Kitty.....

An Amazing Night

2011-07-02T19:37:00.003-04:00

Have you ever had one of those nights where everything just works out?

We went to purchase k.d. lang tickets an hour before the show started. And I got tickets in seats 1 and 2 in the second row! Isn't that amazing? Ticketmaster kept trying to force me to purchase a ticket in the last row.

The weather at the beginning of the week was hot and humid... but on the night of the concert the high was 78 degrees and the low 58. Isn't that amazing?

The performance was thrilling; she sang several of my favorite songs and came out for 3 encores. Isn't that amazing?

It was an amazing night... and happy I was able to share that with my hubby, Gary.

Bourbon Chicken

2011-06-17T14:03:00.003-04:00

On Thursday, since it was so nice and breezy outside, Debra, Sandy and I walked over to the Bitchin Bourbon Chicken place. On the way there, we ran into Michelle and Jennifer who happened to be walking over to Subway but decided to join us since they missed us so much.

I ordered the bourbon chicken, steamed veggies and lo-mein noodles. I noticed while the server was making my order she used several ladles of the bourbon sauce but hey... who doesn't like a little sauce.

As I twirled the lo-mein noodles around my plastic fork and then stuck the fork in my mouth, that bourbon juice splashed all over my shirt. It happened again with the next bite and then again with the third. Thankfully I was wearing a multi-colored top.

I decided to take part of my lunch back to work. As I stood in the doorway I tilted my container and that sauce ran down my wrist, past my elbow and hit my armpit. At least 1/2 cup of sauce poured out.

My wrist was dripping sauce, my bracelet was dripping sauce, and I oozed the bourbon sauce smell.... which at this point in time was not pleasant.

I had to come back to the office and wash my sleeve, my bracelets, and my ring. I even had to wash my phone because I had answered the phone before washing the sleeve and my phone was covered with the sauce.

I also left a trail of sauce droplets for 2 1/2 blocks. It was a bourbontastic Thursday.

Graduation Day

2011-06-05T00:25:00.003-04:00

My little cupcake, my baby boy, my Alex graduated today from Centerville High School.

It doesn't seem possible he is 18 years old and ready to go out into the World. It truly feels like yesterday that we brought him home for the first time, so tiny and little, 19 1/2 inches long. He was a happy baby, he rarely cried but he farted a lot. He still does actually.

My love for Alex has been a precious thread, enriching and strengthening the fabric of my life. And now I will have to let go...and that's going to be hard to do.

I love you cupcake!

Memorial Day Weekend

2011-05-30T23:27:00.012-04:00

Since Becky and Margaret were bringing Miss Audrey over for a swim, I decided to invite Melinda and Noah over as well and have a little summertime lunch. I decided to go with a red, white and blue theme (I know... so very creative of me) and to also throw in a small birthday cake for me (my birthday is June 1st).

First... I must say my Hubby was a great help. He searched through the storage unit to find the extra table leaves... and make the pasta salad.

Of course I didn't really give anyone a set time for dinner (remember this was impromptu) so was still farting around when everyone arrived.

Oh... and before I could take the first bite of food, I leaned over to grab something and left a mustard imprint of my hotdog on my left breast. (no.. there are no pictures of that).

We did have pasta salad, baked beans, corn off the cob with almost 2 sticks of butter, chips and dips, Nathan's Hot dogs and Veggie Burgers:

Then it was time for cake... and this little cake came from Ele' and was very, very tasty.

Then we moved slowly to the pool. Remember it was like 95 degrees outside, hot and humid and sitting in the sun (even under a shady spot) was not my idea of fun... but I went to take some pictures of the kids having fun in the icy water.

Noah is 12 and loves his green donut tube thingy...

and Miss Audrey who is only 11 but seems to be going on 18.

Becky, Margaret and Alex took off to the hot tub....

I think everyone had fun... and my Mom even came (I've lived here 2 years and she never made it up the stairs to visit our apartment)....

Oh.. and did I mention there was a hailstorm last week that really hurt my car... but also shredded my window screens?

Here I am waving goodbye and you can see I can now stick my head out the screen....that hailstorm was fierce.

And thanks to my sister Melinda for providing the pictures of the food, plates, etc. I didn't get out my camera until we went outside.

A Duvet Cover

2011-05-23T09:57:00.002-04:00

As I begin pulling ideas for my bedroom makeover I game across this duvet cover from Urbn Outfitters.

Not sure how Hubby would enjoy the ruffles... but I sort of dig it.

Romantic Picnic

2011-05-22T09:35:00.003-04:00

I so love the idea of a romantic picnic but I have yet to actually have a romantic picnic.

I came across the below photo and it reminded me how much I want to have a romantic picnic.

But I don't like sun shining on me, bugs crawling around, really hot and humid weather and sitting on the ground for any length of time makes me stiff.

Am I too old for a romantic picnic?

Still Shining and The World is Still Here

2011-05-21T10:32:00.001-04:00

It's always a great sign when the cover comes off the pool and the sky is blue. This Spring has been so depressing since it seems to have rained almost every day. 2 days of sunshine is a rare treat... and I'm going out to enjoy.

Have a super Saturday!

The Sun Returns

2011-05-20T07:45:00.006-04:00

I believe it must have rained at least 40 days. The sky has been gray for so long that this morning driving into work with the sun shining seemed so alien.

But the sun is here and will be here tomorrow too.

Yesterday I saw this little guy tugging and tugging to retrieve his breakfast from the ground. And then watched with a smirk on my face as he slammed that worm, over and over again, on the sidewalk. Nothing like worm tartar for breakfast!

Teenage Dreams

2011-05-19T06:46:00.001-04:00

I'm in love with OPI's Teenage Dreams. I realize it's been 30+ years since I was a teenager but there is something about the pink, the glitter, the sparkle and the shine that has made me giddy.

I love just staring at my nails. I love how my nails look under the lights of the elevator at work. I love how my nails sparkle in candlelight. I just love this shade from the Katie Perry collection.

Thanks to Melinda for giving this bottle of OPI to me for an Easter gift. I really can't explain how happy this nail polish makes me. Is that weird?

Simply Amazing

2011-05-18T06:22:00.003-04:00

Still gathering inspiration for my bedroom redo. And I'm still being drawn to black, white and gray.

I couldn't help but notice this rug the other day. It's simply amazing. Look at the texture. Can you imagine walking on it? Laying on it? Making love on it?

Stairway to Heaven

2011-05-17T06:33:00.005-04:00

I recently toured two rentals, an apartment and a loft. Each one of these properties had a spiral staircase.

The staircase in the apartment was just huge and ugly as it dangled at the end of the living room. I actually knocked my head on one of the rungs when I walked out of the bathroom with the property manager (okay I was walking backwards). Now my hubby's head is like a magnet and always attracts hard objects towards it. I swear two or three times a night I hear his head hitting a cupboard door, the wall, the headboard of the bed, the tile in the shower and always distant cussing in the background. I've often considered buying a helmet for him. I mean even the trunk lid of his car slammed against his head and just momentarily stunned him. Of course 2 days later he was in ER with stroke-like symptoms but he did recover. Anyway.. I knew this apartment wouldn't work out for us.

In the loft the spiral staircase looked like it should be there. But it was very narrow and I wondered how the movers would get anything up the stairs.

But I recently came across this bedroom (yes the search is still on for ideas). This staircase is so unusual. I would just love it and if I found a home with this type of staircase I would buy my Hubby a helmet.

Gray/White/Tan

2011-05-16T05:07:00.001-04:00

Still looking for bedroom inspiration..... and still drawn to gray and white.

Black/White

2011-05-15T09:35:00.001-04:00

Still searching for bedroom inspiration. And again I'm still being drawn to black, white and gray. And amazingly yellow seems to be always present in these designs.

Happy Sunday! Hubby is going to be making potato skins for my son and his friends (a recipe from Top Secret - TGIF's Potato Skins) later this afternoon and I have several cookbooks I want to browse. Hope your weekend was/is fantastic!!

Gray/Grey

2011-05-14T09:00:00.003-04:00

I love color. My bedroom is filled with magenta, bronze, purple,gold and red. It's a midnight oasis...but lately I've been drawn to black and white and all those gray tones in between.

I stumbled over this bedroom redo and promptly printed it out to go in my inspiration journal. I love everything about this bedroom.

What color is your bedroom?

Plant Pods

2011-05-13T23:03:00.002-04:00

From time to time I like to explore the wonderful finds on Etsy. There are a lot of creative people out there making unusual things and I can get so inspired by their works.

So, I found a seller from Colorado named mudpuppy. And I fell in love with his "air plant pods". They are so earthy and organic. And if I move into the downtown loft these would be perfect in the kitchen.

You must stop by his website at etsy. He has these ceramic head baby planters that would make an unique baby shower gift. He also has a website: http://mudpuppyceramicstudio.com

Happy Friday.... I'm excited the weekend has arrived.

Picnic... Let's Have a Picnic

2011-05-11T08:05:00.000-04:00

Okay... just saying ...

And now there is Crackle

2011-05-10T07:55:00.002-04:00

I knew it wouldn't take Sally Hansen long to create their version of Shatter.

And the colors of summer.... look like fun... don't you agree?

I'm an Artist & Suzi Says So!

2011-04-24T20:20:00.001-04:00

Okay... so I'm like computer nerd and can't figure out how to add this to my banner... and I'm getting frustrated and whiny.... but I wan't to win... so I hope this works.

Wax Paper

2011-04-22T10:28:00.002-04:00

I love wax paper!! I love to wrap sandwiches in wax paper and then tie little ribbons around the waxy squares. And do you remember taking wax paper and placing crayon shavings between sheets of wax paper and then ironing the paper to create mosiacs?

Anyway... I came across this fantastic light.... using wax paper. Hmmm.... where can I hang this:

I just love this creation..... To find out how to create this masterpiece... please see the link below.

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/08/diy-project-brennas-paper-capiz-shell-chandelier.html

Mega Wow

2011-04-21T15:58:00.001-04:00

What Shall I make for Dessert?

2011-04-20T15:59:00.001-04:00

I want to make a new dessert... any suggestions?

Would you eat

2011-04-19T16:30:00.001-04:00

A Mexican Meatloaf?

Ingredients

l lb. ground beef
2 large egg whites
1 cup bread crumbs (I like to use crackers or even croutons!)
1 medium chopped white onion
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
4 oz canned diced green chili peppers
8 oz canned red enchilada sauce

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Â Coat pan with cooking spray.Â Mix meat, egg whites, crumbs, onion, chili powder, cumin, chilis, and half of enchilada sauce together.Â Shape into oval and place onto pan.Â Cook 1 hour.Â Top with remaining enchilada sauce and bake for another 5 minutes more.Â Slice and serve.

**If you have some cilantro, you can chop a little up and sprinkle on top for a garnish.Â You could even top this off with a little shredded cheese (place in the oven for a few minutes to melt cheese)

Eggs & Bacon

2011-04-19T11:50:00.001-04:00

Now isn't this interesting... maple scented soap.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62847780/eggs-and-bacon-soap

Are you Old enough to remember?

2011-04-09T08:16:00.003-04:00

Remember this? And when a TV station went off for the night they flew an American flag? Or when there were only 3 stations to watch? Times have really changed!

Repo Man

2011-04-08T08:12:00.001-04:00

Have you seen this show? I think it's on TRU TV. It's like I watch the show in disbelief; not believing people really act this way... and yet time after time they do. I don't want to watch this show but I'm compelled. Isn't that weird?

You Are Blessed

2011-04-07T12:14:00.002-04:00

My Kitchen is Too Small

2011-04-06T12:12:00.003-04:00

My kitchen is so small..... My lease is up in June and I'm looking to move on. I want a bigger kitchen.

However, a lot of great meals have been prepared here.

Anthony Hopkins

2011-04-05T12:09:00.003-04:00

Okay.... I have a confession.... I think Anthony Hopkins is just too hot.

But thinking Damon from The Vampire Diaries is starting to push ahead of Sir Anthony.

Who's your Hollywood crush?????

Reading

2011-04-04T12:07:00.004-04:00

So looking to Spring and being able to sit out on the balcony and read for hours. I came across this photo the other day at www.pinterest.com and just wish I could curl up here and read.

So guess what? I'm going to be working on my patio this Spring and create an atmosphere just like this. Love it!!!!

So Melinda and Sonny.... let me know if you see chintz print pillows, and old rug, etc.

Sticky Rice

2011-04-03T10:39:00.001-04:00

I came across these words the other day, "Empty your bowl of yesterday's rice."

That short little sentence made me stop and think. Yesterday's rice? What is that? Could it be every mistake, heartbreak, disappointment, and failure in our past? You know the ones we play over and over in our minds.

Could our minds be filled with this sticky rice?

And then all this talk of rice made me hungry. And I pulled out the China Cottage menu and had myself some chicken fried rice.

April 2, 2011 - Chicken Salad

2011-04-02T21:20:00.003-04:00

Today I tried a new recipe for lunch. It was a chicken salad recipe that Emily had shared with us last week. Since I normally make chicken salad with Miracle Whip and I usually enjoy a sweet chicken salad.... I was surprised how much I liked this recipe since it's not sweet.

3 cups chopped chicken breasts (I poached mine, but the recipe calls to roast them)
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped pecans (recipe calls for smoked almonds)
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise (recipe calls for light)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

I think golden raisins would be really good in this chicken salad and will try that next time. I also think chicken on the bone would make the chicken more juicy.

This recipe is fast and easy and quite tasty. Enjoy!

April 1, 2011

2011-04-01T10:57:00.001-04:00

I called my parent's home. Audrey, my 11 year old niece, answered the phone. I said, "Audrey guess what?" She took the bait. "What?" she replied. "I'm pregnant", I shouted out. She made a gasp. "With twin and they are going to be delivered on December 25th". (perhaps that was too much). "Right" she responded. I had her for a brief second.... and then my April Fool's joke died.

Did you pull off an April Fools?

Word of the Day

2011-03-31T13:12:00.004-04:00

I might have made a snide comment at lunch and Debra said "Angela, stop being vituperative." I looked at her in confusion; having never heard of the word she spoke.

Vituperative
[vahy-too-per-uh-tiv, -puh-rey-tiv, -tyoo-, vi-]
–adjective
characterized by or of the nature of vituperation: vituperative remarks.

1. abusive language or venomous censure
2. the act of vituperating

Fun Life List

2011-03-30T22:58:00.004-04:00

Saw this at my friend's Olivia blog http://happyluau.blogspot.com/ and decided I must do it too. Just bold the ones you have done.

(1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland does Disney World count?
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch Knitting, painting, drawing...
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty (it was closed for repairs when we went :()
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill (not physically)
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset (gorgeous!)
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelos David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating A fish is an animal ... right??
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a lawsuit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day

Full Moon Dreamboards: The Full Worm Moon

2011-03-20T09:13:00.002-04:00

After such a long Winter which was filled with much snow and freezing temperatures, I'm so eager for the arrival of Spring. Spring is filled with beautiful colors as the tiny plants erupt from the ground. The birds chirping and playing just uplifts my spirit. Spring is filled with Love and warmth and beauty.

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1. One Light, 2. Home Sweet Home, 3. Summer cottage, 4. Rose Gate, Sconset, 5. Untitled, 6. Untitled, 7. cherry blossom dreams II, 8. Untitled, 9. Resting mother...

Windy Saturday

2011-03-12T16:55:00.006-05:00

Alex, my 18 year old cupcake, and I went to lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings. When we entered the restaurant we were asked which game we wanted to watch. The place was crowded with basketball fans and since UD Flyers were playing it made for some interesting people watching. Those fans really get into their games.

Alex did allow me to take his picture. But only one.

He drove me up to Nissan so I could look at a Nissan Juke. I must say I did think the shape was nice. Somewhat bigger than my cute Versa. If Gary needs to buy a car this year, I think I'm going to give him my Versa and buy a Juke.

We did try to buy him a pair of 12 gym shoes but had problems finding that size in a pair he liked. He's somewhat selective.

Alex asked to wash my car and I agreed. He likes washing them... and I stayed in the car and took goofy photos of he and me. I think I could probably amuse myself for hours that way.

A Busy Weekend

2011-03-07T19:15:00.006-05:00

Had a great weekend; but why do they always go by so quickly? It was a celebration weekend with Audrey, my niece, turning 11 and my sister Becky turning 49 (?).

On Saturday Becky, Audrey and Margaret were in the Dayton Mall area so stopped by to pick me up. We went to EO at the Greene for lunch. I guess the weather (major rainstorm) kept the crows away. The restaurant was almost empty and we had a great lunch.

I told them I had dessert at home so they came back to the house. I actually had a cake from Ele' so we did the whole birthday thingy. I think I surprised both Becky and Audrey.

And then of course it was off to Mom & Dad's for the official celebration on Sunday. All those pictures are on Facebook... but I took quite a few with my new Nikon.

And naturally... the squirrels were about, hoards of long tailed rodents. But they are so cute when they come to beg for treats. This little guy is pretending to be a branch... but he didn't fool me.

Bye Bye Borders Bye Bye

2011-02-26T11:12:00.002-05:00

I was so sad and disappointed when I discovered my local Borders was on the list of extinction. And even more frustrated to learn that the Borders in Mason, Ohio was also about to expire. Although there is a Barnes & Noble close by, as well as Books & Company, neither come close to the love affair I have with Borders.

This love affair with Borders has spanned several years, but the last two years has been intense. Every Sunday morning, immediately after Meditation Service, I would go to Borders for a cup of White Chocolate Mocha and just be. I might read, or flip through magazines or journal. I wrote many journal entries at Border. Sometimes I would just watch and listen other Border patrons.

And when they made the announcement they were closing 100 stores, I didn't expect to go into my Borders the very next day and see all the yellow and red signs announcing sale prices. In 24 hours my world was crushed. I thought I would go up there to enjoy a last coffee...but even the coffee shop was closed, the chairs on the table.

The store was crawling with non-regulars.... their baskets heaped with books and videos all at 20% off. Where were these people when Borders needed them. Every week Borders had a 33% coupon if you were a member of their free club but now these non-regulars were happy with 20% off prices.

Not sure what I'll be doing on Sunday mornings now.

Full Moon Dreamboards: The Full Snow Moon

2011-02-20T21:54:00.002-05:00

I'm posting this a little late. Sometimes life gets busy!

My dreamboard this month is calm, peaceful and serene or at least that is what the images are saying to me. As always a spiritual connection emerges and light appears in many forms. I love the child's shadow reflected in the puddle, the open gate inviting me to venture out and the woman staring intensely at the light she holds.

This month's images come from www.pinterest.com (a site I'm totally in love with).

To learn more about dreamboards, please click the title above and you'll be magically taken to Jamie Ridler's Studio.

Umgawa

2011-02-16T09:43:00.001-05:00

There is a war that rages in my intestines every day. Let me clarify. Since I began taking synthroid a war rages deep inside me. The pharmacist insisted it takes 3 to 6 weeks for my body to adjust to this new medicine. The pharmacist lied. It has been five weeks and my body has not complied and in fact the war that rages deep inside has become louder and more violent.

But yesterday during the battle that rages deep inside a word was uttered, “umgawa”. You know that word that Tarzan always used when letting an elephant know he wanted to jump off. My intestines screamed “umgawa”. People in the office stopped what they were doing and looked at each other. “Umgawa” someone repeated, “isn’t that the word that Tarzan says?”

I lowered my head and pounded my stomach. My inner voice screaming at the warriors deep inside to shut the fuck up but they had the upper hand; and I went running to the restroom.

The making of a Maid-Rite

2011-02-07T20:14:00.011-05:00

In the top of a double boiler, add:

1 pound hamburger
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Mix thoroughly. The double boiler should be on medium heat and the idea is to cook your meat slowly, allowing the flavors to combine.

You will need to pull off 6 squares of wax paper. Place a hamburger bun on the center of one square and then squirt mustard on one of the bun halves:

Then top the mustard with dill pickles:

When the meat mixture is cooked, with no pink showing, season with salt. Don't salt until the meat has finished cooking.

Remove from heat and scoop out 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of the meat on half of the bun (depends on the size of your bun). Top with chopped onions.

Then you will wrap each sandwich in the wax paper and place in a 350 oven for 5 to 7 minutes.

Naturally a visit to the maid-rite joint is better; but when you can't travel to Greenville, this homemade version comes pretty close to the real thing.

A Smile for Sunday - 2

2011-02-06T11:10:00.000-05:00

Saturday Selection

2011-02-05T17:37:00.000-05:00