Happy Mothers Day to me... And Happy Birthday to Colleen!
Friday, August 17, 2012
Day Trip to Hogwarts
Happy Mothers Day to me... And Happy Birthday to Colleen!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Cooking with Baby: Brunswick Stew (crockpot/ leftovers recipe)
January 12, 2012
I love it when I make a great dish. It makes me feel like I actually have some skills in the kitchen.
I love it even more when I can take those leftovers and make it even better. That's what I did tonight! Are you ready for this? I made one of my favorite southern dishes from the leftover BBQ pork dish I made the other day and the left over chicken from last nights Publix Chicken Dinner.
I really didn't have a recipe to work from to create this... Just a common ingredient list:
1 pound smoked pulled pork
1/2 pound smoked pulled chicken
1/2 pound smoked pulled turkey
1 pound smoked chopped beef brisket
1 ((number 10) can crushed tomatoes
1 quart drained yellow corn kernels
1 quart drained baby lima beans
1 quart or more quality chicken stock or broth
I took out the left over meat and strained the sauce (discarding the onions) from the crockpot. I then returned the sauce back to the pot. Next I added 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 1 bag of frozen corn, and 1 bag of frozen Lima beans. I shredded up some of the left over fried chicken and threw it in. And topped it off with some chicken broth (1 box). I then cooked it on low for 4 hours since everything was already cooked. It was delish. I might even say better than the stuff I dream about back home.
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I love it when I make a great dish. It makes me feel like I actually have some skills in the kitchen.
I love it even more when I can take those leftovers and make it even better. That's what I did tonight! Are you ready for this? I made one of my favorite southern dishes from the leftover BBQ pork dish I made the other day and the left over chicken from last nights Publix Chicken Dinner.
I really didn't have a recipe to work from to create this... Just a common ingredient list:
1 pound smoked pulled pork
1/2 pound smoked pulled chicken
1/2 pound smoked pulled turkey
1 pound smoked chopped beef brisket
1 ((number 10) can crushed tomatoes
1 quart drained yellow corn kernels
1 quart drained baby lima beans
1 quart or more quality chicken stock or broth
I took out the left over meat and strained the sauce (discarding the onions) from the crockpot. I then returned the sauce back to the pot. Next I added 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 1 bag of frozen corn, and 1 bag of frozen Lima beans. I shredded up some of the left over fried chicken and threw it in. And topped it off with some chicken broth (1 box). I then cooked it on low for 4 hours since everything was already cooked. It was delish. I might even say better than the stuff I dream about back home.
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Mission RAK: Breakfast and a cup of coffee
Friday, April 27, 2012
Mission: RAK
Target: A homeless man in Coral Gables
The Act: Breakfast and a cup of coffee
It was like every other Friday when both Kevin and I are working. I rush out saying "I love you" and head to work thinking of all the things I have to do that day. This day was no different. As I waited for the train to whisk me away to Coral Gables I made note that I had bills that needed to be paid. I signed on to our account and got a pleasant surprise... Our Tax Refund was there. A surprise that made me feel good.
As I continued to work I thought I would stop off at Panera for some breakfast. As I got off the Trolley I saw the man I had tried to do a RAK for back in January. He was just sitting on this bench. Then it came to me...
Do you know what makes me really feel good? Helping others.
I headed to Panera planning to get my muffin and tea and ordered a cup of coffee and a bagel with cream cheese. I packed up some sugar and milk and headed out the door... Praying he would still be there.
But he wasn't. I couldn't find him anywhere. I walked up and down Miracle Mile looking for this man whom fate was not allowing me to do a RAK for.
After a while I started looking for anyone to give this breakfast to. Just when I was about to go into the theater I saw something on the bench across the street. I crossed to find an old man sleeping on the bench. I tip-toed up placing the coffee and bagel next to him... And trying my best to not wake him.
As I walked away... I prayed that someone wouldn't come by and take it from him. I prayed that this man would wake from the smell of fresh, hot coffee. I prayed that he would feel happy.
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Mission: RAK
Target: A homeless man in Coral Gables
The Act: Breakfast and a cup of coffee
It was like every other Friday when both Kevin and I are working. I rush out saying "I love you" and head to work thinking of all the things I have to do that day. This day was no different. As I waited for the train to whisk me away to Coral Gables I made note that I had bills that needed to be paid. I signed on to our account and got a pleasant surprise... Our Tax Refund was there. A surprise that made me feel good.
As I continued to work I thought I would stop off at Panera for some breakfast. As I got off the Trolley I saw the man I had tried to do a RAK for back in January. He was just sitting on this bench. Then it came to me...
Do you know what makes me really feel good? Helping others.
I headed to Panera planning to get my muffin and tea and ordered a cup of coffee and a bagel with cream cheese. I packed up some sugar and milk and headed out the door... Praying he would still be there.
But he wasn't. I couldn't find him anywhere. I walked up and down Miracle Mile looking for this man whom fate was not allowing me to do a RAK for.
After a while I started looking for anyone to give this breakfast to. Just when I was about to go into the theater I saw something on the bench across the street. I crossed to find an old man sleeping on the bench. I tip-toed up placing the coffee and bagel next to him... And trying my best to not wake him.
As I walked away... I prayed that someone wouldn't come by and take it from him. I prayed that this man would wake from the smell of fresh, hot coffee. I prayed that he would feel happy.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Peter Rabbit and the Garden of Doom
I am so excited to be back on stage again. After having a baby, teaching every Saturday and Monday, doing spring camp 2 times, a full summer camp, stage managing 2 shows, and teaching 13 weeks at Ransom I was so ready to get back on stage. In fact part of my Operation 2012 was to get back on stage and I am loving every moment! And why not... I get to play Cottontail!
Last weekend was Kidsfest and Kevin brought Ainsley. At first she didn't want to come to me but later she warned up. Yesterday she was pointing at the photos of me saying "Momma" so I guess she isn't terrified.
I am so very thankful to Earl for giving me this opportunity. I hope I make him proud. :)
Cast photo with Milton (the author) and Shannon from CBS 4.
Last weekend was Kidsfest and Kevin brought Ainsley. At first she didn't want to come to me but later she warned up. Yesterday she was pointing at the photos of me saying "Momma" so I guess she isn't terrified.
I am so very thankful to Earl for giving me this opportunity. I hope I make him proud. :)
Cast photo with Milton (the author) and Shannon from CBS 4.
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