Soooo since I hadn't been posting here and to be honest with you I was having quite the time trying to figure out what to write about anymore, I made the blog "private" figuring no one would notice.
Boy was I wrong about that! I started getting flooded with complaints and people asking me to reconsider that decision.... including hounding from my husband to keep this blog going. I honestly figured I had been so boring for so long that I had lost all my readers anyway.
Sure made me feel loved to know I was wrong about that!
So, here I am back at it and will see what kinds of things I might be able to talk about that won't be too boring!
Back in the saddle again!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Just a little bit of this and a dash of that
From about November to the early March our house tends to be busy busy! Of course you have Thanksgiving planning and entertaining, then comes all the hustle and bustle and festivities associated with Christmas, then 2 weeks later brings Spirit's birthday and then another 2 weeks and Mr. Man and I have our wedding anniversary, then another 2 weeks brings Lady Bug's birthday. We get a slight breather, 3 weeks after Lady Bug's birthday is Mr. Man's birthday. After that we can finally take it easy until the end of April.
I say all that to say, I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to post on here. I have all these ideas and by the time I get a moment to relax, I can't remember what those ideas were... *sigh*
Hopefully I can get some posts up soon!
I say all that to say, I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to post on here. I have all these ideas and by the time I get a moment to relax, I can't remember what those ideas were... *sigh*
Hopefully I can get some posts up soon!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday Recipe - Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
My in-laws grew up in Indiana and then moved to a farm town in Nebraska when my husband was growing up, so they make some mid-west meals that I never had when I was growing up in the heart of the city. This is one of them, and it is SO yummy. My kids often ask for it, but the problem is when I make them they do not come out as good as when Mr. Man cooks them. So he usually gets elected to cook these for us when we get a craving for them!
Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS:
6-8 pork cutlets (try to get thinner ones, but if you get thicker ones you will need to place a cutlet between waxed paper and flatten it out until it is thin enough for the sandwich)
3 eggs, beaten
4 Tbls of milk
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp seasoning salt
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups crushed saltine cracker crumbs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
hamburger or kaiser buns
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, dill pickle slices, lettuce, onion and tomato
Beat together eggs and milk, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Place cracker crumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. While oil is heating, dip cutlets in egg mixture, then coat with the cracker crumb mixture. Place the coated cutlets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Lay on a paper towel to absorb the grease.
Grill or toast inside of buns. Put one cutlet on a bun; add your choice of lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and pickle. My family prefers just a cutlet and some dill pickles on the bun. I, personally, add on the mayo, but you can top it however you like!
Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS:
6-8 pork cutlets (try to get thinner ones, but if you get thicker ones you will need to place a cutlet between waxed paper and flatten it out until it is thin enough for the sandwich)
3 eggs, beaten
4 Tbls of milk
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp seasoning salt
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups crushed saltine cracker crumbs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
hamburger or kaiser buns
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, dill pickle slices, lettuce, onion and tomato
Beat together eggs and milk, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Place cracker crumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. While oil is heating, dip cutlets in egg mixture, then coat with the cracker crumb mixture. Place the coated cutlets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Lay on a paper towel to absorb the grease.
Grill or toast inside of buns. Put one cutlet on a bun; add your choice of lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and pickle. My family prefers just a cutlet and some dill pickles on the bun. I, personally, add on the mayo, but you can top it however you like!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Birthday celebrations
Spirit turns 10 today! He is quite excited about the double digits - Me? not-so-much. I am quite saddened by this day. My baby is growing up too quickly. I have enjoyed watching him blossom into the handsome young man that he is. He is so smart. He is so sweet. He is so loving. He is so good to his brother and sister and definitely good to his mom and dad. He loves his video games, but as soon as we need him to help us (with things like shoveling snow, raking leaves, taking out the trash, etc.) he jumps up to help without complaining. I love this about him. In fact, there are so many times that he will be out shoveling or raking without me even having to ask. All I have to say after dinner is "Would someone help me clear the table?" and he is almost always the first pitching in.
He will be skiing with his dad today (yes, we took him out of school!) and then this weekend we will be having a special dinner out with several friends and family.
A few years ago Mr. Man and I talked and had decided not to do a big birthday celebration each year, but instead choose milestones (5, 10, 13, 16, 18) to have big parties and the other birthdays will be kept simple. All the kids have been begging to take an airplane trip somewhere so Mr. Man decided this is Spirit's year. In June, in honor of his 10th birthday, Spirit and Mr. Man are taking a trip by airplane somewhere and will just be gone a long weekend. This should be great fun for them!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Snowy day
It snowed most of the weekend and it was so beautiful ...
UNTIL.....
5:30 this morning when the phone rang. Both Mr. Man and I flew out of bed being awakened from our deep sleep in horror and when Mr. Man answered the phone it was a recorded message that the schools were on a one hour delay.
great. thanks.
Needless to say, I've been awake since 5:30 AM.
*sigh*
UNTIL.....
5:30 this morning when the phone rang. Both Mr. Man and I flew out of bed being awakened from our deep sleep in horror and when Mr. Man answered the phone it was a recorded message that the schools were on a one hour delay.
great. thanks.
Needless to say, I've been awake since 5:30 AM.
*sigh*
Monday, January 3, 2011
What is My One Word for 2011?
RESTRAINED
For those of you that know me well you will understand why I chose this word. For those of you who don't know me as well, trust me I NEED this word! :-)
Saturday, January 1, 2011
My One Word
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Can you believe it? 2011! Wow. I felt like last year flew by so quickly and I am curious what 2011 has in store for me and my family!
Now, My One Word - I am SO late to this "game"... as usual. Apparently this has been going on since 2007. I just heard of it last year and didn't participate, but decided this year I am going to try it out. Ever heard of it? My One Word - a new kind of New Years Resolution?
Here is a little excerpt from the website:
Every New Year we hope this will finally be the year that things will change. We make promises about the new person we're going to become, pledging to get a grip on our finances, get in shape, become a better parent, spouse, even a nicer human being! But there’s one problem: our resolutions seldom work. The busy pace of life gets the better of us, and suddenly, the year is over with little to no personal growth having occurred in our lives.
“My One Word” is an experiment designed to move you beyond the past and look ahead. The challenge is simple: lose the long list of changes you want to make this year and instead pick ONE WORD. This process provides clarity by taking all of your big plans for life change and narrowing them down into a single thing. One word focuses on your character and creates a vision for your future.
I sat down today, following this guideline found on the One Word website that walks you through some simple steps on how to pick your one word for the year. I read through some testimonials and was impressed. I made my list and came up with my one word. I will focus on this word and make changes throughout the year. The website offers some guidance to help you stay focused on your word.
Maybe I will keep you updated on here as to how I am doing with my One Word!
Now, My One Word - I am SO late to this "game"... as usual. Apparently this has been going on since 2007. I just heard of it last year and didn't participate, but decided this year I am going to try it out. Ever heard of it? My One Word - a new kind of New Years Resolution?
Here is a little excerpt from the website:
Every New Year we hope this will finally be the year that things will change. We make promises about the new person we're going to become, pledging to get a grip on our finances, get in shape, become a better parent, spouse, even a nicer human being! But there’s one problem: our resolutions seldom work. The busy pace of life gets the better of us, and suddenly, the year is over with little to no personal growth having occurred in our lives.
“My One Word” is an experiment designed to move you beyond the past and look ahead. The challenge is simple: lose the long list of changes you want to make this year and instead pick ONE WORD. This process provides clarity by taking all of your big plans for life change and narrowing them down into a single thing. One word focuses on your character and creates a vision for your future.
I sat down today, following this guideline found on the One Word website that walks you through some simple steps on how to pick your one word for the year. I read through some testimonials and was impressed. I made my list and came up with my one word. I will focus on this word and make changes throughout the year. The website offers some guidance to help you stay focused on your word.
Maybe I will keep you updated on here as to how I am doing with my One Word!
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