Ok Blogspot. You're pissing me off. Stop changing my fonts. Stop showing me posts that look one way in a preview and another way when I go to my blog. STOP! I do not like it when technology thinks it knows more than me. You are here to make life easier, not do life for us. And if you were so smart, technology, I wouldn't be writing all this...
(reluctantly) Cheers.
2 minutes later...
Update: That is better.
October 22, 2012
17DD Cycle 1 Chili
Kevin and I have recently lost a combined total of 50 lbs by doing the 17 Day Diet. I have never been successful dieting before but for some reason, this diet worked for both of us. I HIGHLY recommend it.
Not only did the diet help us lose weight (and keep it off), but it also taught us how to cook our own delicious meals. We no longer crave eating out (unless it is cuisine that we can't make ourselves) and we are proud to have people over for dinner.
Here is a recipe that we learned early in the diet, from the 17DD board on The Doctors website, that we'll keep making for years. A nice healthy chili. Who doesn't love chili on those cold winter nights? (I can't find this recipe on the boards any more so I'm typing it out for you here).
Cheers!
17DD Turkey Chili
1 lb ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, diced (we use 5)
1 onion, diced
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp each of cumin, chili powder, white pepper (or black. Whatever you have.)
Brown turkey with onions over medium heat in deep skillet. Add garlic. Sir in seasonings and mix thoroughly. Add can of tomatoes. Cook over med-low heat for 20 minutes. Serve with cheese sprinkled on top.
We like ours with good, old-fashioned Jiffy corn bread.
Not only did the diet help us lose weight (and keep it off), but it also taught us how to cook our own delicious meals. We no longer crave eating out (unless it is cuisine that we can't make ourselves) and we are proud to have people over for dinner.
Here is a recipe that we learned early in the diet, from the 17DD board on The Doctors website, that we'll keep making for years. A nice healthy chili. Who doesn't love chili on those cold winter nights? (I can't find this recipe on the boards any more so I'm typing it out for you here).
Cheers!
17DD Turkey Chili
1 lb ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, diced (we use 5)
1 onion, diced
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp each of cumin, chili powder, white pepper (or black. Whatever you have.)
Brown turkey with onions over medium heat in deep skillet. Add garlic. Sir in seasonings and mix thoroughly. Add can of tomatoes. Cook over med-low heat for 20 minutes. Serve with cheese sprinkled on top.
We like ours with good, old-fashioned Jiffy corn bread.
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| Kevin loves Jiffy with his chili! |
Stats:
Servings: 4
Time: 40 minutes
Cost: Chili >$5, bread $1
Leftovers: Yes
Cheers!
October 20, 2012
Happy Sweetest Day!
Happy Sweetest Day to all the romantics out there! This "holiday" is a bigger deal in MI than it is down here in ATL, but I was able to find a pretty good selection of cards at my dollar store (you know I love a deal!). I also just found out how Sweetest Day got started, which makes me like this day even more...
And I got this!
Kevin got this for me from a local bakery we found downtown a couple weeks ago. I love supporting local business, especially tasty bakeries and dairies (more on that later...). The frosting was fantastic! Kevin totally nailed Sweetest Day this year. I wonder if he knew he was secretly being tested...
Cheers!
And I got this!
Kevin got this for me from a local bakery we found downtown a couple weeks ago. I love supporting local business, especially tasty bakeries and dairies (more on that later...). The frosting was fantastic! Kevin totally nailed Sweetest Day this year. I wonder if he knew he was secretly being tested...
Cheers!
A Kendi Friday Night...
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| Chesterfield Copperpot |
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| Freemanator |
So, you guy don't dress your dogs up in your old underwear? Hmmm...weird....
Cheers!
October 19, 2012
Tiger Stripes
Just had to share my outfit today. Everything is too big, except the shoes (which are my favorite part, I got them on clearance!). I will definitely be ordering a cute Tigers tee for the World Series... Holla at your girl!
Cheers!
Cheers!
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| Husband's shirt + jeans a size too big = sexy :-P |
October 18, 2012
Detroit WHAT!!!
THE DETROIT TIGERS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!!
I love my home state and I love all things Detroit and couldn't be prouder right now. We were able to watch game 1 and 2 in MI, which was so fun. I love cheering with my fellow fans. The games 3 and 4 (cuz we SWEPT them Yankees!!!) were watched like this:
Now I can bust out a box of these, which my dad got us while we were home. :)
And this just makes me laugh. It's funny cuz it's true. :)
I love my home state and I love all things Detroit and couldn't be prouder right now. We were able to watch game 1 and 2 in MI, which was so fun. I love cheering with my fellow fans. The games 3 and 4 (cuz we SWEPT them Yankees!!!) were watched like this:
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| Anxiously awaiting the last out to end the game... |
Now I can bust out a box of these, which my dad got us while we were home. :)
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| Take me out to the ball game |
And this just makes me laugh. It's funny cuz it's true. :)
Way to go, Tigers! See you at the World Series!
Cheers!
October 9, 2012
Missing Michigan...
Being from Michigan, we have this built in rivalry to all things Ohio. U of M and OSU hate each other, we drive better than than do, etc. etc. But when I saw this video of the latest performance by the OSU Marching Band, I had to give props. It is amazing.
Being a band person myself, I know first hand how difficult these forms were to perfect. A lot could have gone wrong if band member didn't bring their A game. It also makes me incredibly homesick for MI. I happen to think that MI is at its best in the Fall. The colors, the smells, the sports, the music, the apples! Ahhh. Makes me all warm and fuzzy just thinking about it...
I miss you, MI. Here's to seeing you soon...
October 8, 2012
Thrifty Tip #6 and 7 (Vinegar Edition)
If you have spent some time on Pinterest, you probably learned that there is pretty much nothing that plain old vinegar can't do. It cleans, it cooks, it dissolves rust...the list is endless. Here are my two favorite uses that have saved us the most money.
#6. You can use white vinegar to get rid of toe fungus. I did a lot of research when I got a weird looking big toe a year and a half ago. There is a prescription drug that's supposed to clear it up, but the side effect is a possible damaged liver. And from what people said, it didn't even work. So, save your liver and your wallet and go get a $0.99 bottle of white vinegar from the grocery store, apply to the effected toe twice a day WITHOUT FAIL, until the toe nail grows out (about a year). Its a long process, but it really works. I promise. You just need patience and determination.
#7. If you ever get Pantry Moths, vinegar is going to be one of many weapons of choice to eliminate the little buggers. I recommend going to your local hardware store and buying the traps (be warned, they are pricey). These will kill the moths that are flying around. But to get rid of the invisible eggs and the cocoons, wipe your whole pantry down with some diluted vinegar, let it sit for a couple minutes, then follow up with some water. This should kill anything that might be wanting to show up in the coming months.
Cheers!
#6. You can use white vinegar to get rid of toe fungus. I did a lot of research when I got a weird looking big toe a year and a half ago. There is a prescription drug that's supposed to clear it up, but the side effect is a possible damaged liver. And from what people said, it didn't even work. So, save your liver and your wallet and go get a $0.99 bottle of white vinegar from the grocery store, apply to the effected toe twice a day WITHOUT FAIL, until the toe nail grows out (about a year). Its a long process, but it really works. I promise. You just need patience and determination.
#7. If you ever get Pantry Moths, vinegar is going to be one of many weapons of choice to eliminate the little buggers. I recommend going to your local hardware store and buying the traps (be warned, they are pricey). These will kill the moths that are flying around. But to get rid of the invisible eggs and the cocoons, wipe your whole pantry down with some diluted vinegar, let it sit for a couple minutes, then follow up with some water. This should kill anything that might be wanting to show up in the coming months.
Cheers!
October 7, 2012
Blast from the Past
This is for all the ladies of my generation...
Found this gem at a yard sale yesterday for $1.50. There was no way I was going to leave it behind.
Tell me you remember this game!! I loved playing it. It's probably a big reason I have a leeeettle bit of a shopping problem to this day... I was chasing clearances like it was my job! And I'm sure you can still hear that voice taunting you, "Ooo, a long line! Try again later!" (I hate him...)
Even got the Hubby hooked. :)
Cheers!
Found this gem at a yard sale yesterday for $1.50. There was no way I was going to leave it behind.
Tell me you remember this game!! I loved playing it. It's probably a big reason I have a leeeettle bit of a shopping problem to this day... I was chasing clearances like it was my job! And I'm sure you can still hear that voice taunting you, "Ooo, a long line! Try again later!" (I hate him...)
Even got the Hubby hooked. :)
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| Baby's First Mall Madness game! (Sorry about the hat hair pic, Honey) |
DIY Saw Horses
Mandi discovered a bunch of DIY projects that use pallets, either whole or the pieces. She also found a perpetually refilled pile of pallets conveniently sitting across from her building at work, so we got to thinking about what we would use them for. We have a few projects lined up (one that might end up not using a pallet, more on that later). My first project was to build a couple of sawhorses. I've been on the lookout for free or cheap options without any luck. I decided to look up plans for building my own and found some good guidelines. My biggest challenge was trying to figure out the angles for the legs. The plans I found required cutting the ends of the legs at a 60 degree angle, but my circular saw can't do that. I finally figured out that I could use my speed square to mark the angle on the support piece and use my jigsaw to cut the angles. Once I realized that it was a breeze putting them together. Mandi was kind enough to document the process of building the second sawhorse. I'm pretty proud of how they turned out. Cost? Zero. The wood was free, I found the nails in the garage, and I already had the bottle of wood glue. The only source of cursing, other than trying to figure out the angles, was when I whacked my thumb with the hammer.
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| The pieces. |
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| Marking the support placement on the legs. |
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| Making sure the legs are flush with the top. |
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| Applying the glue. |
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| Ready for nails. |
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| Leg fully assembled. |
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| Final assembly. |
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| Nailing the legs. |
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| Final product. |
October 5, 2012
Fruit Pizza
I've had this at many a potluck and have always enjoyed it. But in my enjoyment, I've always forgotten to ask for the recipe. Enter Pinterest. Found this gem a couple months ago and was waiting for a reason to try it. A last minute B-day celebration at work seemed like the perfect guinea pig. Thanks for making it a hit, Betty!
Cheers!
Fruit Pizza via Betty Crocker
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container)
3 1/2 cups assorted fresh fruit (I used kiwi, strawberries and an orange)
Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 14-inch pizza pan or 15x10-inch baking pan (I used a cookie sheet) with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown (follow the recipe on the cookie package). Cool completely, about 45 minutes (this is really important). In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gently stir frosting into whipped cream. Spread over cookie pizza. Arrange fruit on top. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutritional Info (for the health nuts):
1 Serving (1 Serving) Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 190), Total Fat 22g (Saturated Fat 11g,Trans Fat 1/2g), Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 190mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 28g), Protein 3g;
Stats:
Servings: 12
Time: 1hr 20min
Leftovers: yes
Cost: less than $11 (but this will allow you to make it a few times...)
Cheers!
Fruit Pizza via Betty Crocker
1 egg
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container)
3 1/2 cups assorted fresh fruit (I used kiwi, strawberries and an orange)
Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 14-inch pizza pan or 15x10-inch baking pan (I used a cookie sheet) with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown (follow the recipe on the cookie package). Cool completely, about 45 minutes (this is really important). In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gently stir frosting into whipped cream. Spread over cookie pizza. Arrange fruit on top. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutritional Info (for the health nuts):
1 Serving (1 Serving) Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 190), Total Fat 22g (Saturated Fat 11g,Trans Fat 1/2g), Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 190mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 28g), Protein 3g;
Stats:
Servings: 12
Time: 1hr 20min
Leftovers: yes
Cost: less than $11 (but this will allow you to make it a few times...)
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