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Archive for January 14, 2009
13
Jan 2009
Cold.
That’s what it is here. Bitter, biting cold. it is bright and clear and only five degrees (but the wind chill pushes us to fifteen below zero). You would think the bright, bright sun and blue sky would mean it’s a little warmer than it should be, but somehow that doesn’t’ translate in winter and that bright, clear sky just means COLD.
It was so cold this morning when I went out to start the car, that the snow crunched under my feet.
Cold weather like this starts Big Daddy dreaming. Big Daddy believes himself finely suited to warmer climates. He hates the cold and snow and, most of all, the endless shoveling. After a long day yesterday, Big Daddy shouldered his shovel at 8 p.m. and cleared the driveway. Again.
But, I like Winter.
And not just because Christmas is in the middle of it. I just do. I joke that it’s because I only have to deal with winter when I choose to. I don’t shovel. If the roads are bad, I stay home. But even if I did have to deal with the cold and snow, I’d like it anyway. This upsets Big Daddy greatly as he contemplates moves to coastal Florida or Arizona and I protest the loss of snow. He actually offered to buy me a snow machine. If I’ll move south.
But, I like it here. In the cold and snow.
Jamie |
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11
Jan 2009
Menu Plan Monday(ish)
This week I’m focusing on keeping things simple. Complicated meals just aren’t making the cut right now. My morning/all day sickness is worst in the evening and we need to focus on meals that don’t take a lot of time or work and are easy to get onto the tabls
Saturday
Steak Salad
This is pretty much a recipe of my parents doing. It’s a green salad (veggies of your choice) topped by thin sliced steak, sautéed mushrooms and onions, french fries and salad dressing. Great use of any left over, tender beef and it cannot be beat with home made, hand cut fries.
Sunday
Hamburger Gravy, mashed potatoes and corn.
I must be feeling homesick. Another recipe my parents used to make
Monday
Meatball sandwiches, baby carrots and tater tots
need super quick and easy as the Princess and I have an outing. Meatballs are made in advance
Tuesday
Hardshell tacos, spanish rice and veggies
Wednesday
homemade pasta with sauce, salad and garlic bread
All this effort is for Big Daddy. ;o)
Thursday
Dinner out. I’m due
Friday
Make your own pizza (carry over form last week)
Jamie |
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07
Jan 2009
Wordless Wednesday
Pardon the bird. One last Christmas shot. The giant tree in Daly Plaza set up during the Christkindel market.
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Jamie |
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05
Jan 2009
Menu Plan Monday
Well, again, we plan over the weekend, so we’re two days into this week’s menu plan.
Saturday
Big Daddy made a last minute fast food run
Sunday
Chicken stir fry with egg rolls
Monday
back to school and work
Guiness Beef stew with crusty bread
Tuesday
Creamy chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice and corn
Wednesday
Oven fried chicken, potatoes and veggies
Thursday
California Italian Wedding Soup with crusty bread
Friday
Make Your Own Pizza Night
In addtion, I’ll be making a big batch of french toast sticks to throw in the freezer for the girls’ breakfasts.
Little Mama |
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30-something mom of three beautiful girls, known herein as the Princess, Littlebit and Baby Bee, and married for more than a decade to my fabulous husband, Big Daddy. Living in my dream home in progress in mostly rural Ohio, I share recipes, craft ideas and how to manage all the loose ends of a busy, family life.
