Most people don’t write thank you notes anymore….most younger people anyway. And frankly, I think it’s bleeding over into the older generation as well. It’s very sad…….and lazy. Man, oh man is it lazy. Do you mean to tell me that you’re so busy that you can’t spend 5 minutes writing a thank you note to someone who took the time to send you a gift? Oh please. If that offended you, you probably aren’t writing thank you notes. Yes, I know most people now send thank you emails. That’s great……but it’s not your best work. Just think about how wonderful someone feels to go to the mailbox and get a note from you that says “Thanks for the gift!” Isn’t that worth your time? I think so. Most people don’t know how to write a thank you note, so I did some research and came up with the general guidelines for writing a good one. You can use any type of card that you have – well, almost any type. I wouldn’t send a thank you note on a sympathy or get well card. Use something that’s blank inside…..and it should be sorta small. If you have a big card or big piece of paper you’re going to have to write in really big letters to fill it up so it doesn’t look silly – and then it will still look silly because they’ll wonder why you’re writing in kindergarten script. [Read more…] |
Grape Salad
***UPDATE – See this post about our new eating habits. (7/10/11) Barry loves Grape Salad……loves it. Annie loves grapes in general. Mommy doesn’t love grapes. Nope. I think I’ll pass. Thank you anyway. I make this for Barry though because I love the man – he fixes my mess-ups (like accidentally dropping a whole potato in the garbage disposal) and he deals with my mood swings. He deserves a medal of honor…..and Grape Salad galore. Let’s make it! [Read more…] |
Spicy Crunchy Chickpeas
I saw this recipe in All You magazine and it reminded me that I really liked these. It had been a long while since I had made them, so I decided to try again. I thought it would make a good tutorial because they’re quick and easy. I’m always looking for good, nutritious snacks for Annie so I thought this might be good – and boy, was I right! Good grief. I couldn’t feed them to her fast enough……and when I finally cut her off, she sat in her chair and cried like it was the end of the world. So, if you need a good snack for your kids, this might fit the bill. They are a little bit messy because of the spices, but I just consider it a little extra character to add to Annie’s face and my kitchen floor. [Read more…] |
Black Bean Burgers – Take Two
I have a Black Bean Burger recipe on this site already…and I almost deleted it. Why? A Facebook friend posted this lovely recipe and I had to try it. Now, Barry and I don’t eat veggie burgers because they’re good for you. Yes, they are good for you….but we just like them. We are not vegetarians. We love pigs. So, I tried this new recipe and it was DIVINE! I told Barry I was going to delete my old one because it was inferior to this masterpiece. He said no. So, I didn’t. This new burger is full of cilantro, so if you don’t care for that (weirdo!) then you’ll want to stick with my other recipe. Let’s get healthy…..or get gas…..or maybe both, who knows. [Read more…] |
Homemade Foam Hand Soap
This idea comes straight from Tia at Sweet T – It’s a Way of Life. Really, I don’t know why it never occurred to me to make my own foam soap refills. She says she does it all the time! And now I’ve jumped on that same train…….you can make your own foam soap for pennies – or in my case FREE! Sit back and prepare to be amazed my friends! Let’s lather up and get CLEAN! |
This is the type of bottle you need – one that already has had foam soap in it. This one is from Bath and Body Works. Normally, I don’t buy foam soap. I always feel like I’m paying for watered down soap – turns out I WAS! See, I’m a total genius. But anyway, I bought this one because it was a Christmas scent and I like having Christmas soap in the kitchen…..it’s very festive. Who doesn’t want to smell like Festive Vanilla Fig? I mean, come on. Lots of soap makers have jumped on the foam train, so it won’t be hard for you to find one of these…..and if you don’t have one, ask someone else. I called my mom immediately and told her to NEVER throw these away again! I’m seeing a gift giving possibility in my future. My wheels are always turning – my husband is rolling his eyes right now. [Read more…] |
Fruit on the Bottom Baked Oatmeal
******We’ve adapted this recipe to fit our Whole Food’s lifestyle by using rolled oats, sucanat, and leaving out the chocolate chips.********* One of the most popular recipes on this site is my Baked Oatmeal. It’s a glorious recipe all on its own……but I got to thinking. Strange things happen when I think. I lay in bed at night and think about cooking while I’m falling asleep. Sometimes that ends badly…..especially if I dream about candy all night long because then I wake up sick as a dog. True story. But sometimes it ends happily, which is what happened here. You know how much I love apples, hence the recipes for Apple Crowns and Apple Pie Muffins and several others which shall remain nameless at this time. So, I wanted to pair apples and Baked Oatmeal together. You’re gonna love me. [Read more…] |
Tuna Melts
Okay, I realize that most people shudder when they think of tuna……..I, on the other hand, LOVE tuna. My mom used to make tuna salad for me all the time when I was growing up, so I just love it. When the doctor first told me I could feed Annie fish, I immediately came home and fixed tuna for lunch. Bingo. She loved it too! Like mother, like daughter – except for that whole hard-headed part. I have NO IDEA where she gets that one. Tuna is quick and versatile. You can make a lot of quick dishes using it, so it obviously fits in with this week’s theme. Add that it’s Fishy Friday in the Myers household and this was an obvious choice. Before you write it off, just make it and try it…….you might surprise yourself. Cheese covers a multitude of sins. And if you hate it, just smother it in ketchup. Problem solved. [Read more…] |
Skillet Pizzas
I’ve been on a pizza kick recently. I want it all the time. We fix these tortilla pizzas a lot in our house. You can vary the toppings depending on how you’re feeling. Feeling especially frisky today? Use hot salsa and jalapenos. Feeling bland and blah? Plain cheese works too. It’s ok if no one in your house likes the same toppings…..if usually that makes you travel somewhere like CiCi’s Pizza (be still my heart!) then today you’re in luck! Each pizza can be customized to your pickiness. There won’t be a recipe at the end, as this is just to give you a general idea. Then I’ll unleash you and let you go. If you love something, let it go! I love pizza, and I let it go…….down the hatch. [Read more…] |
Meatloaf in a Mug
See this plate? It was ready in 15 minutes. Ok, so my mom had already made the sweet potato casserole, but that doesn’t count. The veggies and the meatloaf were ready in less than 15 minutes. Wait! Doesn’t meatloaf normally take an hour? Who wants to wait an hour for a delicious hunk of meat? Add some ketchup and I definitely don’t want to wait! This meatloaf is made in a mug….in your microwave……in about ten minutes. Are you shocked? If you want a fast dinner, just go to your microwave. What did we do before the microwave? Gosh. I don’t want to think about it. It was the dark ages. Scary! Take away everyone’s microwave and we’d all pretty much be up a creek without a paddle. Sorry – I didn’t mean to interject that nightmare into your life. Don’t go to bed in the next few minutes. Let’s make meatloaf instead – in 15 minutes! [Read more…] |
Jiffy Jambalaya
When I put this on the table, Barry said “Did you make this from scratch?” When I said yes, he said, “it’s really good.” I’m wondering if he was surprised that I made it from scratch or that it was good? Ha, ha! Then I told him it was a 15 minutes or less meal and he said “No way!” How’s that for a dinnertime play-by-play? This meal is really quick and easy…..and hot. Our noses were running at the end. That’s how I know if something is hot enough. If my mouth just burns, but my nose doesn’t run, then I didn’t add enough pepper. It must not have been too hot though because Annie ate her’s……Dottie was disappointed. She was sure that Annie wouldn’t want it. Poor Dottie. If you don’t like your food nose-running hot, then you can just leave the pepper out. But that would be very sad indeed. Don’t lead a sad life. Grab a Kleenex and let’s go! [Read more…] |
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