Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Valentines Lunch
Micah and I
decided that
we were
going to
have a
special
Valentine's Day
Breakfast...
but then
we got lazy
and slept in.
So we made
Lunch
instead!
I made my
yummy
Chili.
Chili
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder (or more to taste)
1 1/2 tsp cumin (or more to taste)
1 (15oz) can black beans
1 (15oz) can pinto beans
1 (10oz) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced green chilies
1/8 cup diced jalapenos (more if you want more heat)
salt and pepper
1. In a dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until done.
2. Add onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Cook another 2 minutes.
3. Add the beans (with their liquid), tomatoes, green chilies and jalapenos. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 hours. After it has been simmering 2 hours taste for seasoning and adjust in necessary.
4. Top with pepper jack cheese and sour cream! Yummo!
shredded pepper jack cheese
Posted 1 Year Ago: "My Valentine's Day"
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Bell'occhio
Look at this
stylish little
general store.
They don't carry
your normal
general store
items...
They carry
a lovely
array of
a lovely
array of
things
like this:
Little pieces
of beauty.
So if you
live in
San Francisco
(I'm talking to you Kelly Moore),
then go
check it out
for me!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Chicken Pot Pie
Because
I have
been sick,
the only thing
that I
have been
craving is
Chicken Noodle Soup
or this...
Chicken Pot Pie
2 shallots, finely chopped
olive oil
2 carrots, diced
1 parsnip, diced
2 potatoes, diced
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock
2 chicken breast, diced
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp sage
salt & pepper
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
1 cup heavy cream
butter & flour (for a roux)
refrigerated biscuits
olive oil
2 carrots, diced
1 parsnip, diced
2 potatoes, diced
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock
2 chicken breast, diced
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp sage
salt & pepper
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
1 cup heavy cream
butter & flour (for a roux)
refrigerated biscuits
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cook the shallots in oil in a large pot over medium heat until soft, about 4 minutes.
3. Add carrots, parsnips, and potatoes. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
4. Add wine and simmer until reduced by half.
5. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Then add the chicken, sage, thyme & bouillon. Cook until chicken is done.
6. Season with salt and pepper (to taste), then add the heavy cream.
7. Make the roux (4 tbsp butter & 2 tbsp flour) by melting the butter in the stove top and whisking in the flour to form a paste. The add the roux to the mix until desired thickness.
8. Top with biscuits and bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the biscuits are nice and brown.
Do you see
the pot
in the picture?
It is my new
Le Crueset
French Dutch Oven!
I was
a gift
from my
family.
Thank you
to everyone
who purchased
it for me.
I absolutely
love it.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
My 30th Birthday
Yesterday was a
big day for me.
It was my
30th Birthday.
Micah had a
huge day
planned for me...
but I
got sick.
got sick.
And I had
to stay in bed
to stay in bed
all day.
(That was my view all day)
But Micah
made it special
for me by...
cooking breakfast
(Ricotta Pancakes)
and surprising me
with a gift...
(That was my view all day)
But Micah
made it special
for me by...
cooking breakfast
(Ricotta Pancakes)
and surprising me
with a gift...
I am sure
you will be seeing
many more
iPhone photos.
you will be seeing
many more
iPhone photos.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The Fall
I must
tell you
about this
amazingly
beautiful
movie
that I
watched
recently.
And
it has
Lee Pace
(Ned from
Pushing Daisies)
in it!!!!
Here
are a
few more
beautiful
images
from the
movie...
When I
began
watching
this film,
I had
no idea
what it was...
but
by the
end
of the
movie,
I was
in tears.
It is
seriously,
a good
movie.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Catching Fire
Another one down.
This book is #2 in the "Hunger Games" Trilogy.
For my review and rating, check out my Shelfari site!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
K. Miller Actions
I just
love
when I
discover
photography
that instantly
creates
atmospheres
of peace.
All these
lovely
photos
were
taken by:
Monday, January 31, 2011
The Hunger Games
OMG!
I just finished this book and it was amazing!
I love those kinds of books that are so good you just can't put them down.
This is one of those books.
I highly recommend it!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
John Galliano Spring 2011
I so
wish
that this
was the
typical
everyday
fashion...
Because
I would
totally
wear these
outfits
everyday!
Created by:
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Versailles at Night
I use
to have
black and white
flooring
in my
kitchen
(which
I really
loved).
Now
we have
wood,
which is
still good...
But after
seeing these
photos of
Versailles...
I want
my flooring
back.
Beautiful
photos
found via:
Thursday, January 27, 2011
High Gloss Fashion
There
is a new
clothing
shop
opening
today...
Here
are a
few
of my
favorite
things...
And....
As a
special to
all my
readers...
they are
offering a
20% discount!
20% off
all items
in the
store!
Just use the
coupon code:
save20
Make sure
to use
it by
February 3rd.
Thanks to
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Book List
As for yesterdays post.
I have been reading..
But mainly books for education.
Here is a list...
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