Friday, November 30, 2007

Cats


I think that I have got this perfect picture of cats together. I took about 5 or 6 pictures of them.. Only this one jsut perfect! Rocky didn't stay there very long after I took pictures. Perfect for frame on the wall. Rocky may be this close by Sheba but not that close. I cheated that I dragged Rocky to be close by Sheba.

TGIF!!
Stay warm!

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Today...



Today is our 9th Anniversary!

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Sheba in action

(may be seem bit long but it is not. 50 sec on video)

We were able to catch Sheba in her own action without Rocky interrupting her.

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Thanksgiving

Click the pumpkins

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 19, 2007

The Christmas spirits are in the house!


Short video of Rocky gone nuts!

The Christmas spirits are in the house! Rocky was all exicited to make mess with the Christmas decorations. Sheba napped through the whole thing. I fixed up the garland with the red bows along the railing the way my mom used to.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Another soup!


NO YOLKS Minestrone
~Yes, it's the soup!~
Ingredients:
3 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups (two 10 1/2-ounce cans) condensed beef broth
1 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup (6-ounce can) tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups (2 medium) sliced zucchini
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup NO YOLKS pasta (Used 1 cup NO YORKS pasta)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese

~We added some GFS chicken cubes in~
This recipe is best made with NO YOLKS Medium

Instructions:Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until crispy. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender; drain. Add broth, water, tomato paste, Italian herb seasoning and pepper; stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook for 10 minutes. Add zucchini, mixed vegetables and pasta. Bring to a boil, stirring to break up vegetables. Reduce heat to low; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Serve with cheese. Makes 8 servings.
Enjoy the soup!

Mo's self portraits





Mo was so serious to try out taking pictures of himself!




Happy Saturday!

Monday, November 12, 2007

Idaho Potato Soup


Idaho Potato Soup
Makes 8 to 10 servings or 2 1/2 quarts
  • 2/3 cup of butter or margarine
  • 2/3 cup of flour
  • 7 cups of milk (2% or whole works best)
  • 4 cups of Idaho potatoes baked peeled, and cubed (4 large size works well)
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 12 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 and 1/4 cups of shredded chedder cheese
  • 1 cup of sour cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/ teaspoon of pepper

Melt butter in large soup pot. Stir in flour and stir until smooth. gradually add in milk, stirring contstantly until thick. Add potatoes, and onions. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Decrease heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until cheese is melt. Serve immediately.

The best advice I have seen my dad do this. When you prepare for dinner to cook. Aside all of ingredients in small bowls and ready as roll to cook. Without rush forget or miss something out while do the cooking. I got this recipe from my dad. He got it from his co-worker, dad who made this soup. Yummy!

Add pepper in the soup to your taste with buttered bread.

Enjoy this rich filling soup!!

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Basketfest today





We attended the basketfest at Jelly Belly factory in Wisconsin today. Jelly Belly offered free tour. Store with fresh candies, not only beans. We got a free sample bag. We were able to make it out without shop for candies.
(Good! :-) I made other basket! Love it! It was my 2nd time to make my basket. Of course with assist's help. When the assist helped me as rolled on more work I did. I remembered how to finish it. And I met Greg, one of Longabergar family member.



Friday, November 09, 2007

Self- portrait


No where perfect to have great pictures of myself at all. Can see the true happiness I was at this moment!



Leave you with this dessert from Cafe Borgia. YUMMY!
Stuffed Strawberries~ sweetened mascarpone, chocolate sauce
Usual I don't like to eat kind of desserts at places. But with this one, for sure so good!
I was surprised how it tasted so good. We went out for dinner at Cafe Borgia with Mo's father with Aunt and Uncle last night.


TGIF!!
Have a great weekend!!

Monday, November 05, 2007

Recipe




Chili
  • Two pounds lean ground turkey or beef
  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 half cups chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups canned red beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:

Place ground turkey or beef in a large deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Add all ingredients to a large pot then put meat back in the pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1 half hrs, stirring occasionally.

Topping as you like with sour cream, chopped onion and cheese.

Enjoy the meal!

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday!