I do jumping jacks… I do squats…. I lift dumbells until my arms become lasagna noodles….. Then I come home and make a delicious, meaty, cheesy lasagna. This may seem counter productive, but I torture myself so I can have a slice of this yummy lasagna. I do however refrain from eating the entire pan….
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Everyone Needs Their Beauty Sleep
Buster and I were discussing the other day how hard we both work and if you don’t take care of yourself it can take a toll on you. He was telling me how tired he gets chasing after squirrels, barking at the kids skateboarding in front of our house and nosing through the trash in…
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Today is Valentine’s day! A day designated to express your love and appreciation for that special someone in your life. The go-to treat on Valentine’s day is chocolate and what girl doesn’t like chocolate? On Friday afternoon Obed showed up with a package of about a dozen chocolate covered jumbo strawberries. I say the boy…
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
The other day I declared my excitement about being able to fold a fitted sheet properly. After several request to share this knowledge with all of you I decided to make a some what embarrassing instructional video. I usually don’t do this kind of thing but I am all about sharing, so I am going…
Pumpkin Muffins
The only good muffin top is the actual top of a muffin and definitely not the one that can sometimes form over the jeans. I am just saying…..and I think we can all agree on this. However, I am sorry to say that I cannot tell you that these muffins tops will help with…
A Fella of Opportunity
Last night I had to fold some clothes fresh out of the dryer. I dumped them on the bed and walked away to get some hangers. When I came back this is what I found. Do you see this? Can’t see? Let’s take a closer look. Buster takes advantage of opportunity and I can’t blame…
Moroccan Beef Meatball Tagine
It has been so long….I feel as though it has been an eternity since I last posted. I am still waiting word from Canon about what exactly is wrong with my camera and when will I be getting it back. But I must forage on and I got my hands on a decent small…
Lamb Ragu
If anyone has been following my twitter feed you are well aware that my camera is sick and has been sent to Dr. Canon. I cannot express how upset I was to send my camera off for repair. I feel like I have lost an appendage. Alas I have hope that it will return to…
Posole: Pork and Hominy Soup
Yesterday I posted Carnitas in an attempt to revolutionize taco night. Because that is my job….my purpose…..no! My reason for living! Taco night ¡Revolución! *fist in the air* Ok I may have taken that a wee-bit too far, but you get the idea. I had quite a bit of carnitas leftover from my taco night ¡Revolución!. …
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Back in the kitchen again……..I missed my kitchen. I decided to kick off my return to the kitchen with a yummy breakfast. I about a month ago I had seen this recipe for sweet potato biscuits. Holla! Sweet potato biscuits I am all over that! The recipe was for a sweet savory biscuit, served with…