Corned beef is simple to make! You will need: A 3-4 lb. brisket with seasoning packet 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 small onions 4 cups water Cooking oil Preheat oven to 425. Quarter 2 small onions. Set aside the packet of seasonings included with your corned beef. Rinse rinse rinse the … Continue reading
It’s been years since I spent much time sitting at the computer, typing away. I don’t quite type 70 wpm anymore, but I’m still pretty fast. I had forgotten how cold it gets sitting at a desk and typing. My fingers feel like popsicles. [Pours another cup of coffee] We dusted off the Playstation 2. … Continue reading
Title says it all. Hella. Cheesy. In a shell. Ingredients: 20-25 jumbo pasta shells 24 oz jar marinara sauce, or homemade 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for the topping) For the filling: 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 16 oz ricotta cheese 5 oz cream cheese 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated romano … Continue reading
NOW were on lockdown… I got that going for me! They’re not calling it lockdown or quarantine though, they’re calling it “shelter in place”. I’m lucky enough to live in one of the six San Francisco Bay Area counties who have been shut down. I had a panicky minute (or 30) after I realized that … Continue reading
Why not add some nutrition to your Spanish Rice? Throw in some veggies! Ingredients: 1 large carrot 2 medium ribs celery 1/2 medium onion 1 small green bell pepper 1 large tomato 1 3/4 cups white rice 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock, or water 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon chili powder … Continue reading
It’s still raining today, but sunshine is coming. Then we can be outside, do yard work and walk the dog. I was telling my husband that I wish we had held off the cleaning and organizing we did recently… because I got time now! AND a clean garage. I suppose I can clean all the … Continue reading
Q: When you’re looking through your cabinets wondering “What kind of cookies should I make??”, and you find a package of craft caramel bits, what do you do? A: Invent a new cookies recipe, of course! I started with the basics of a cookie recipe (like toll house) and made changes as needed. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading
Day 2: TP Count: 16 costco, 12 angel soft Ordered Tide Pods from Amazon since they don’t carry my laundry soap. Invented a new cookie recipe! Chocolate Chocolate Caramel Cookies Kid went to a friends house for a bit yesterday so we watched Jumanji: Next Level. Well, I watched. Hubby slept through it. He’s been … Continue reading
Day 1 Toilet paper count: 17 Costco rolls, 12 rolls angel soft My band aid supply is dwindling rapidly, as my daughter has an owie. Trying to decide what kind of laundry soap to order from amazon, because they don’t carry Arm & Hammer. Suggestions? Saturday is clean the whole house day, so we will … Continue reading
Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day! Only 3 ingredients in this simple whipped cream made for peanut butter lovers! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter (you can do more or less, depending on your preference) Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip together whipping … Continue reading
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