Today Chris and I are hosting our family's Easter Celebration! It will be the first Holiday that we are hosting at our house. This week also marks the 1 year anniversary of us purchasing our first home, and getting Engaged!!
We are very excited to have our family over, and of course it gives me a great reason to try out some new recipes! Today I am making Ranch Deviled Eggs, it is a recipe that I found in Pillsbury's 2008 Annual Recipes.
I am a huge fan of Deviled Eggs and love adding new twists to them! The only thing I hate about making them is peeling off the shells - but who does like that job? I hope the family enjoys the new variation today!
Happy Easter Everyone!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Sewing Lessons + Lots of Ideas = CRAFT ROOM!
This last winter my friend Stacy taught me how to use my sewing machine. A feat I always imagined taking days, even months to learn, and she taught me in one night! Now you may be thinking, "What? A redhead who can't sew?" It is true. As a girl scout my mom (also not a sewer) helped me glue my badges on my vest for the badge ceremony.
So I thought for sure my sewing lesson would not get me very far in the world of sewing. But, after one night and half of an apron later - I was in love! I found a new hobby that I think will help express my creativity!
After a week and a half of working on two projects in my kitchen, my fiance told me he wanted to eat dinner at the kitchen table so I would have to find a new location to work on my new skill. This led me to turning our spare room, which since our move became a "catch all" for all the belongings that we had no home for, into a CRAFT ROOM!
The Craft Room is slowly turning into a room that I will be able to escape and work on my newly acquired sewing skills, and also work on scrapbooking (another hobby that I enjoy). My next task to help me complete my room is to get it painted! Since all the walls in my house are currently white - I look forward to having a bit of fun in this room, and really bringing it to life!
So I thought for sure my sewing lesson would not get me very far in the world of sewing. But, after one night and half of an apron later - I was in love! I found a new hobby that I think will help express my creativity!
After a week and a half of working on two projects in my kitchen, my fiance told me he wanted to eat dinner at the kitchen table so I would have to find a new location to work on my new skill. This led me to turning our spare room, which since our move became a "catch all" for all the belongings that we had no home for, into a CRAFT ROOM!
The Craft Room is slowly turning into a room that I will be able to escape and work on my newly acquired sewing skills, and also work on scrapbooking (another hobby that I enjoy). My next task to help me complete my room is to get it painted! Since all the walls in my house are currently white - I look forward to having a bit of fun in this room, and really bringing it to life!
Couponing Crazy!
Today was my first stab at Extreme Couponing! After watching the new hit show on TLC, I decided to give it a whirl! I read a few blogs online that gave me some tips and tricks. But, being a beginner I put off my prep time until the morning of my shopping trip. Live and learn I guess is the key to success.
I found out that the closest store to me that doubles manufactures coupons is Rainbow. So I browsed their add and used their online shopping list to guide me. I had Chris make me a good breakfast so I wouldn't get side tracked and buy a bunch of things my eyes wanted.
I got to the store and it was PACKED - I guess everyone wants to take advantage of the great double coupon Saturday Rainbow offers. I realized I am going to need to learn my store better, because I wondered aimlessly for quite a while tyring to find baking mixes (which I left the store without - as I became sidetracked at some point and forgot my mission).
In the end, I certainly didn't save like the Extreme Couponers on TV, but I did save $51.75 on a total bill of $121.47. Pretty exciting if you ask me!
I found out that the closest store to me that doubles manufactures coupons is Rainbow. So I browsed their add and used their online shopping list to guide me. I had Chris make me a good breakfast so I wouldn't get side tracked and buy a bunch of things my eyes wanted.
I got to the store and it was PACKED - I guess everyone wants to take advantage of the great double coupon Saturday Rainbow offers. I realized I am going to need to learn my store better, because I wondered aimlessly for quite a while tyring to find baking mixes (which I left the store without - as I became sidetracked at some point and forgot my mission).
In the end, I certainly didn't save like the Extreme Couponers on TV, but I did save $51.75 on a total bill of $121.47. Pretty exciting if you ask me!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Brashetta with a Twist
With the season changing into Spring, I decided that we needed something fresh for dinner. So I made Bruschetta With a Twist! I am really excited about this recipe as it has one of my favorite ingredients - Fresh Avocado!
Bruschetta With a Twist
1/4 Cup Olive oil
Salt and Pepper
1/2 Tsp garlic powder
Baguette sliced
Mix first three ingredients in small bowl. Brush onto baguette slices and bake for 10 - 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
1 Ripe Avocado diced
1 Ripe tomato diced and seeds removed
1/4 onion diced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Lime juice to taste
Fresh cilantro
1/2 - 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
Mix remaining ingredients together and place in refrigerator to chill. When baguette slices are complete top with avocado mixture.
Special note - we drizzled the balsamic vinegar over the top of each slice of baguette before eating!
This recipe is a great idea for entertaining. It takes very little time, and is fresh and so enjoyable! We paired ours with an Italian favorite - Fettucini Alfredo.
Bruschetta With a Twist
1/4 Cup Olive oil
Salt and Pepper
1/2 Tsp garlic powder
Baguette sliced
Mix first three ingredients in small bowl. Brush onto baguette slices and bake for 10 - 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
1 Ripe Avocado diced
1 Ripe tomato diced and seeds removed
1/4 onion diced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Lime juice to taste
Fresh cilantro
1/2 - 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
Mix remaining ingredients together and place in refrigerator to chill. When baguette slices are complete top with avocado mixture.
Special note - we drizzled the balsamic vinegar over the top of each slice of baguette before eating!
This recipe is a great idea for entertaining. It takes very little time, and is fresh and so enjoyable! We paired ours with an Italian favorite - Fettucini Alfredo.
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