I found this recipe for old-school macaroni & cheese on this amazing blog (that has soooo many delicious recipes BTW) and I about cried it was so good. I've never understood the word "comfort" food until eating this mac & cheese. So not healthy - but HOLY CRAP its delicious.
I made it on Monday with BBQ chicken on the grill.
You've GOT to try it. And then you will love me after.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
I made the alfredo
OK - I made the Tortellini Alfredo. And it was pretty good. Not quite as amazing as I thought it would be. The sauce is SO flavorful, that having the tortellini was sort of a waste. I'd say, forget buying the expensive tortellini and just use regular noodles. AND I'd cut the Italian dressing to 1/2 a pkg. It was a little overpowering.
But it was yummy. I'll try it again with the modifications. And it was SOOOO easy and fast. So that part was nice.
HOWEVER - I DID try another new recipe and it was a HUGE success. Bacon Cheese Chicken Burgers. Josh and I both loved it. It's not really a recipe I can cut and paste - so just follow these awesome directions from Pioneer Woman. So delicious, totally easy too. YUM YUM YUM
So Les!!! You're coming to town! YAY. And for so long!! We are out of town from the 21st thru the 25th, so we'll need to do it before then. Would it be possible to work in a "scrapbook camp" while you're here? I don't know if you can leave your kiddies overnight with your parents or what.
ANYWAY - I'm excited you're coming!! YAY! I got your awesome kiddie pics Les! I'll get the blog makeover done soon. Shan - do you want me to use the Strawberry Shortcake pics you sent me or do you have better kid pics? Leslie's pics are like school photos. It's totally up to you.
Talk to you chickies later.
**Flashback Friday**
Here are some real goodies!! Looking at these pictures reminds me of when we were accused of being a "click" It also reminds me of being trapped under the floor crawling a thousand miles an hour. Being a part of the color guard was such a great experience for me & I am so glad that I had such good friends to share it with! What do these pictures remind you girls of??
A couple questions...
Les,
Have you found a picture of yourself when you were little? I'm excited to see Britt's new blog make over. I was thinking that if you can't find one of you with a toy that we can make things more simple and just do one of us with out a toy OR we can just do Britt's original idea.
What are you guys doing for V-day? What are you giving your hubbies? I can't think of anything to give Jared. I kind of want to make something for him but I'm not sure what to do.
Have you found a picture of yourself when you were little? I'm excited to see Britt's new blog make over. I was thinking that if you can't find one of you with a toy that we can make things more simple and just do one of us with out a toy OR we can just do Britt's original idea.
What are you guys doing for V-day? What are you giving your hubbies? I can't think of anything to give Jared. I kind of want to make something for him but I'm not sure what to do.
I want, I want, I want...
...to go to this SO SO BAD!!!
Scrap Girls, LLCFebruary 6, 2009
Scrap Girls Convention 2009 - Digital Scrap Link (Connections Live)
You asked for it. You begged for it. You have emailed us and sent us private messages pleading for us to open the sign-ups for this year's convention because you don't want to miss it. And so here it is... we are pleased to announce that you can finally sign up for the Scrap Girls digital scrapbooking convention!
Note: The venue only allows us to offer 126 seats. So don't delay signing up or you may miss out!
Here are the facts:
When: October 8-10th
Note: Convention begins at 1:00 pm - Thursday, October 8th and ends at 6 pm - Saturday, October 11th.
How many people may attend?
Only 126 openings are available. Space is limited because we have chosen a location that will allow us to provide a more intimate experience for you. We want our attendees to get to know each other and come away with friends for life! But this means if you want to attend the convention, you better sign up right now. (Besides, you'll be able to watch and buy the best airline seats available!)
If you happen to miss the sign up, send an email to hello@scrapgirls.com and we'll put you on a contact list. If someone suddenly can't attend, we will have them post their opening on the message board, will email you, and you can work it out with them to take over their spot.
Only 126 openings are available. Space is limited because we have chosen a location that will allow us to provide a more intimate experience for you. We want our attendees to get to know each other and come away with friends for life! But this means if you want to attend the convention, you better sign up right now. (Besides, you'll be able to watch and buy the best airline seats available!)
If you happen to miss the sign up, send an email to hello@scrapgirls.com and we'll put you on a contact list. If someone suddenly can't attend, we will have them post their opening on the message board, will email you, and you can work it out with them to take over their spot.
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
Location: To-die-for historic building called the "Officer's Club," located at Fort Douglas. We were there last year and it was excellent!
How much does the event cost?
Only **$295. Read below to see how much you will be receiving and you'll see what a great deal this is!
What will we be doing?
Classes
Crops
Games
Fun
Eating
Laughing
And, oh yeah... digital scrapbooking!
Who will be teaching classes?
*Some of the teachers include...
Brandy Murry
Erica Hite
Angie Briggs
Shalae Tippetts
Cherise Oleson
Laurel Lakey
Marnie Adams
Brandie Valenzuela
Melanie Johnson
Location: To-die-for historic building called the "Officer's Club," located at Fort Douglas. We were there last year and it was excellent!
How much does the event cost?
Only **$295. Read below to see how much you will be receiving and you'll see what a great deal this is!
What will we be doing?
Classes
Crops
Games
Fun
Eating
Laughing
And, oh yeah... digital scrapbooking!
Who will be teaching classes?
*Some of the teachers include...
Brandy Murry
Erica Hite
Angie Briggs
Shalae Tippetts
Cherise Oleson
Laurel Lakey
Marnie Adams
Brandie Valenzuela
Melanie Johnson
We're excited because the teachers are coming from all over the world to meet and teach you. In fact, Brandy Murry is coming clear from Holland to teach her class!
The classes are going to be amazing. We've been working hard on the curriculum so that the classes will be even better than last year! (We have taken the feedback from the post-convention survey seriously because we love to make things better!)
The classes are going to be amazing. We've been working hard on the curriculum so that the classes will be even better than last year! (We have taken the feedback from the post-convention survey seriously because we love to make things better!)
What else will you get?
Food! You will receive the following meals with your registration:
Two dinners
Two lunches
A gift bag that contains...
A Collection Biggie designed especially for convention
PDFs of all of the class handouts
Treats - both healthy and "unhealthy" (Hey, we have to have some chocolate. This is a Scrap Girls event we are talking about!)
And more!
Food! You will receive the following meals with your registration:
Two dinners
Two lunches
A gift bag that contains...
A Collection Biggie designed especially for convention
PDFs of all of the class handouts
Treats - both healthy and "unhealthy" (Hey, we have to have some chocolate. This is a Scrap Girls event we are talking about!)
And more!
Other important information:
You'll be receiving a welcome email with your registration, containing information about hotels, transportation from the airport, and other important facts. Make sure you put hello@scrapgirls.com in your friends/safe list so you will receive it. If you don't, please send an email to hello@scrapgirls.com and ask for help.
You'll be receiving a welcome email with your registration, containing information about hotels, transportation from the airport, and other important facts. Make sure you put hello@scrapgirls.com in your friends/safe list so you will receive it. If you don't, please send an email to hello@scrapgirls.com and ask for help.
**The event registration is NON-REFUNDABLE. Scrap Girls has to pay for the event location, food, gifts, and supplies in advance. If you are not able to attend the event for some reason, you are welcome to find your own replacement. Post a message on the Scrap Girls message board about your opening. Once you work it out with your replacement, please notify us who has taken your place so we can prepare their materials correctly. You may also contact us and ask if we have anyone on the waiting list.
* The teacher list may change slightly (because family emergencies do happen, right?), but we'll make sure you have awesome classes! As a note: The classes you'll be attending will NOT be beginning classes. You should be familiar with the types of skills taught in Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed and MORE Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed tutorial programs available in the Scrap Girls Boutique or equivalent prior to attending the convention. Our classes will be meant to expand your knowledge and skills.
Hope I see you there!
Ro
* The teacher list may change slightly (because family emergencies do happen, right?), but we'll make sure you have awesome classes! As a note: The classes you'll be attending will NOT be beginning classes. You should be familiar with the types of skills taught in Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed and MORE Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed tutorial programs available in the Scrap Girls Boutique or equivalent prior to attending the convention. Our classes will be meant to expand your knowledge and skills.
Hope I see you there!
Ro
Can you imagine how much fun that would be if we all went to it? hmm.....I wish.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
BBQ Anyone?
BBQ sauce makes everything taste better, doesn't it? Well, it does at our house! Just ask our girls & they can testify that straight BBQ sauce for dinner is the perfect meal! However, for those of us who like things with our BBQ sauce I have this yummy & easy dinner idea: (You may already have it-or one like it)
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches 
I don't have an exact recipe so I'll just tell you how I make it.
Throw 2 bone less chicken breasts into the crock pot & put enough water in so they are almost covered. I usually put mine in frozen & then leave them on high for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Then scoop out about 2 cups of the water & add a bottle of BBQ sauce. YES, I put in the whole thing. Switch it to Low & let it cook for another hour-then go back and shred all the chicken & mix the sauce all into it. I let it sit for about another half hour (still on low) & serve it on a hamburger bun with whatever sides sound good & easy. It is finger lickin good!! (AND SO EASY!!
You can also freeze it and heat it up so fast! Sorry if I always add recipes that are "old news"! I'm trying to get more creative, but it isn't working out to well for me! hehe
dinner tonight - Alfredo Tortellini
I found this recipe online and I'm trying it tonight!! I'll let you know how it goes!
Alfredo Tortellini
1 (8 oz) pkg cheese tortellini
1 cup ham, diced
(8 oz) cream cheese
1 pkg dry Italian dressing
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 stick butter
Add tortellini to a large pot of boiling salted water and let cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a skillet to medium heat. Add the cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing, and milk and stir until smooth. Once smooth, add in ham and stir to coat. After the tortellini finishes boiling, drain, then add to cream sauce. Stir to evenly coat and serve warm.
Doesn't it look and sound so yummy! And it seems pretty easy too. I seriously can't wait to try it. I've got to go get some French Bread at the store to go with. YUMMMMMM!!!!!
Alfredo Tortellini
1 (8 oz) pkg cheese tortellini
1 cup ham, diced
(8 oz) cream cheese
1 pkg dry Italian dressing
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 stick butter
Add tortellini to a large pot of boiling salted water and let cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a skillet to medium heat. Add the cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing, and milk and stir until smooth. Once smooth, add in ham and stir to coat. After the tortellini finishes boiling, drain, then add to cream sauce. Stir to evenly coat and serve warm.
Doesn't it look and sound so yummy! And it seems pretty easy too. I seriously can't wait to try it. I've got to go get some French Bread at the store to go with. YUMMMMMM!!!!!
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