With G out of town I kinda slacked on cooking since it was just for me. I need some new ideas. I usually troll pinterest and find good meals. I need to get back in the swing of things because G's plane just landed :)
JJ
Odds and Ends with JJ
Monday, August 13, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Still Busy
I'm soooo close to being done with my new online store creation that I can almost taste it. Even if I don't make a ton of money it is still good for the old brain to get a work out from time to time. Thank God I went to business school so I had atleast a direction to go in. I cannot imagine doing it without that previous knowledge.
Anywho, update on the dishes. Cause that's what blogs are about right? As of this coming Sunday we will have made it 3 whole weeks of doing every dish after we use it. A M A Z I N G! Granted G has been out of town for a week but still that would have been the perfect time for me to slack off, but I didn't. YAY!
Shout to to whoever posted the recipe for doggy ear cleaner since my Gimli gets ear infections frequently. The apple cider vinegar and water solution is a god send. He tries to act like he doesn't like how it feels in his ear but he keeps coming back to get me to put more in and clean it out. My poor big eared baby.
I also cannot wait to get home tonight because I have some country style pork ribs in the crockpot that are screaming my name. I'll add a side of yellow rice and some green beans and I'll be set to go.
Hope whoever reads this has a great day!
JJ
Anywho, update on the dishes. Cause that's what blogs are about right? As of this coming Sunday we will have made it 3 whole weeks of doing every dish after we use it. A M A Z I N G! Granted G has been out of town for a week but still that would have been the perfect time for me to slack off, but I didn't. YAY!
Shout to to whoever posted the recipe for doggy ear cleaner since my Gimli gets ear infections frequently. The apple cider vinegar and water solution is a god send. He tries to act like he doesn't like how it feels in his ear but he keeps coming back to get me to put more in and clean it out. My poor big eared baby.
I also cannot wait to get home tonight because I have some country style pork ribs in the crockpot that are screaming my name. I'll add a side of yellow rice and some green beans and I'll be set to go.
Hope whoever reads this has a great day!
JJ
Saturday, August 4, 2012
I Didn't Disappear
I have not really done much posting lately as I am in the middle of a new business venture. Setting up the website and shopping cart of items is exhausting. Hopefully it will be done soon and I will have free time to post about pinteresty things :).
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Sunday Success and Meal Planning
Today is the one week with no dishes left behind mark. I am so proud of us and most especially of G. When given the option of either handwashing 2 dishes or unloading the dishwasher and then putting those 2 dishes in....he chose to UNLOAD THE DISHWASHER! This is a step in the right direction. I thanked him profusely for stepping it up. :)
Today is Sunday which means meal planning and grocery shopping. My fun day!
Sunday
Lunch - Leftover amazing pasta from last night's dinner
Dinner - Baked cajun tilapia and green beans
Monday
Lunch - More of that amazing leftover pasta
Dinner - Taco Salad
Tuesday
Lunch - Leftover taco salad
Dinner - Asian marinated pork chops, mac and cheese and veggies
Wednesday
Lunch - Leftover pork chops
Dinner - Honey Sesame Chicken (yes we had this last week but it was SO good and SO easy we're having it again!) with brown rice and peas
Thursday
Lunch - Leftover honey sesame chicken
Dinner - We have a groupon for VA BBQ
Friday
Lunch - Peant butter and jelly sandwich
Dinner - Book club night so I'll be eating wherever we meet up.
Saturday
Lunch - I'll probably grab lunch while I'm out...I'm helping friends paint their new place
Dinner - TBD
Yesterday I made my dog-children some homemade doggy treats. Recipe below:
Before you start: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1) In one bowl mix 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 tbsp. honey, 1/4 cup water, splash of chicken broth, 1 egg. Mix until completely incorporated and the peanut butter blends in completely.
2) In a seperate bowl mix 1 cup of whole wheat flour and 1 cup of oat flour (just put plain oats in a chopper or food processor to make oat flour)
3) Pour the dry ingredient combination into the wet ingredient combination and mix until it becomes dough-y. You may need to add more flour if this is too liquidy for you.
4) Place a piece of parchment paper on the counter and spread the dough out to about 1/4" thickness. I read other places to roll it out but the roller just gets messy and sticky so just use your hands.
5) Use a cookie cutter to cut out your shapes. The size of the shapes should be the same size as the treat you would want to give your dog. Not too big. I snagged some dog bone shaped cookie cutters from a yard sale last week for $1. WOOT!
6) Place the cut out pieces on an grease or ungreased cookie sheet. I'm not sure which since I used a silpat so if you have one, use it...makes it easier to deal with.
7) You can arrange the treats next to each other as they will not spread, but don't allow them to touch.
8) Bake for 25 minutes.
9) Remove from over and cool them on a wire rack.
10) After completely cooled try giving one to your pup for their approval. I guarantee they'll love it! Mine do.
***This recipe was a combination of a few different recipes I found online. Every dog is different and have different allergies. Please discuss this option with your veterinarian before attempting. I am not responsible for any situations that may arise from your use of my recipe above. ***
Today is Sunday which means meal planning and grocery shopping. My fun day!
Sunday
Lunch - Leftover amazing pasta from last night's dinner
Dinner - Baked cajun tilapia and green beans
Monday
Lunch - More of that amazing leftover pasta
Dinner - Taco Salad
Tuesday
Lunch - Leftover taco salad
Dinner - Asian marinated pork chops, mac and cheese and veggies
Wednesday
Lunch - Leftover pork chops
Dinner - Honey Sesame Chicken (yes we had this last week but it was SO good and SO easy we're having it again!) with brown rice and peas
Thursday
Lunch - Leftover honey sesame chicken
Dinner - We have a groupon for VA BBQ
Friday
Lunch - Peant butter and jelly sandwich
Dinner - Book club night so I'll be eating wherever we meet up.
Saturday
Lunch - I'll probably grab lunch while I'm out...I'm helping friends paint their new place
Dinner - TBD
Yesterday I made my dog-children some homemade doggy treats. Recipe below:
Before you start: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1) In one bowl mix 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 tbsp. honey, 1/4 cup water, splash of chicken broth, 1 egg. Mix until completely incorporated and the peanut butter blends in completely.
2) In a seperate bowl mix 1 cup of whole wheat flour and 1 cup of oat flour (just put plain oats in a chopper or food processor to make oat flour)
3) Pour the dry ingredient combination into the wet ingredient combination and mix until it becomes dough-y. You may need to add more flour if this is too liquidy for you.
4) Place a piece of parchment paper on the counter and spread the dough out to about 1/4" thickness. I read other places to roll it out but the roller just gets messy and sticky so just use your hands.
5) Use a cookie cutter to cut out your shapes. The size of the shapes should be the same size as the treat you would want to give your dog. Not too big. I snagged some dog bone shaped cookie cutters from a yard sale last week for $1. WOOT!
6) Place the cut out pieces on an grease or ungreased cookie sheet. I'm not sure which since I used a silpat so if you have one, use it...makes it easier to deal with.
7) You can arrange the treats next to each other as they will not spread, but don't allow them to touch.
8) Bake for 25 minutes.
9) Remove from over and cool them on a wire rack.
10) After completely cooled try giving one to your pup for their approval. I guarantee they'll love it! Mine do.
***This recipe was a combination of a few different recipes I found online. Every dog is different and have different allergies. Please discuss this option with your veterinarian before attempting. I am not responsible for any situations that may arise from your use of my recipe above. ***
Friday, July 27, 2012
Sweet
It appears that I have had visitors on this site from Germany and Russia.
Helloooooooo out there! :)
Helloooooooo out there! :)
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