"Can We Talk"

Alright, coming Wednesday a wonderful recipe for Spicy Pinto beans and yes I am going to say it one more time shhhhhhhhhhh "Apple Tart".

I know I have been a real recipe slacker, but I have been busy ask anyone who knows me. I am like a rubber band I just keep getting stretched until I finally snap. I am getting close to it! You should be scared!

"City Slicker" got the ceiling painted in the family room downstairs, we had a water leak the Saturday before our Superbowl party and had to let it dry before he painted. It is done and ready for the Bridal shower I am hosting on Saturday. I know what you people are thinking, I must be losing my mind. It is all good, remember a busy life makes for a "CRAZY" person. No just kidding, I could do these kinds of events in my sleep. I like to say once you have hosted any kind of shower you learn everything you need to not do the next time.

Oh, I have something funny to share about "Mr. Teacher". Guess what he taught on Friday, you will never guess. He made me and I never did.
Are you ready........Home Economics! Yes, he taught Home Ec. he said it wasn't bad. It was the cooking section, I know what you are thinking how did he luck out that it wasn't sewing. He just did, all he had to do was show a video. He was a little disappointed because he does know how to cook. I mean after all look who his mother is!

We might have a snow day again tomorrow (but I doubt it). One can dream! Hope each of you are having a great start to your week!

"Can We Talk"

Well how is everyone enjoying that "Apple Tart"?

I am going to give you some insight into my recent Thursday. Thursday is typically a slower day for me because Wednesday is so busy. Took a later lunch than normal, while I was on my way back got a phone call.
Yeah you know one of those phone calls.

Could I please make my way to the Courthouse for a quick q/a with the DA concerning a case (not for me).
I said sure and left to go home and change my clothes.

Got there at 3:15 for my quick q/a, walked in set off the metal detector TWICE! Called to say I was there and was fetched from the foyer.

I was taken to a back hallway and was briefly shown a Courtroom and explained procedures! YES, this quick q/a was to testify in COURT. Well those of you who know me, know that getting up in front of people is my worst nightmare.

I was not prepared but that is what their job is all about. I was ready by the time I had to go in and had spent quite a bit of time praying that what I was about to do would be clear and concise and a help to the victim.

I survived and maybe by next week this will be resolved for the person involved.

By the time I was finished and got home in traffic, I just didn't want to stop and get all the stuff for the TART!

So I know that all of you are understanding and know that as I now call it the
"Dreaded Apple Tart" will be forthcoming!

Hope each of have a great weekend!

"Can We Talk"

Good Morning Texas!

That is a good start for me considering I am not a morning person, never have been, never will be. I will be posting that new apple tart recipe I have been bragging about
(I use the term Tart loosely).

Also, I wanted to let you know I am going to be reworking my blog a bit, so be watching for some new stuff.

Also today I want to share with you another great coupon site www.couponsurfer.com

One of the new things that will be updated on my blog will be the coupon sites, they will be moved to a drop down bar for your convenience.

Have a great day!

"Can We Talk"

Alright, I took a few days off to enjoy our snow days here in Texas. So few of these that I got to enjoy the office closing early on Thursday and closing also on Friday. What a treat for me, "Mr. Teacher" also got to enjoy his snow days. He said this was the best since he was a grown up and knew what sleeping late was all about.
"City Slicker" did not get a snow day, he works from home so NO time off for him.

Hope to have some new recipes this week. I haven't been slacking off, just had 3 baby showers, 3 Saturdays in a row and now am getting ready for a Bridal shower in 2 weeks.
I think I may have to retire just to get some rest, JUST KIDDING. I love my job and wouldn't have things be any different.

Hope each of you have a great Monday! President's Day, for those of you who get to take this as a Holiday! BLEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Sorry about the spit!

"Can We Talk"

I hope everyone has sufficiently recovered from the Super Bowl! I have, it took a day but alas I am ready to move on to new things.

I wanted to share with each of you a great new website. Now y'all know how this southern girl loves to save money. I do, I admit it! But not only that, I love to share my bargains with other people. No need to be a hog about it, I want everyone to save MONEY!

One of our conversations on Sunday night was all about coupons and getting the most bang for your buck. In this same conversation be talked about stockpiling. I know that sounds very depression like. But this is really how you save more money. When your favorite items are on sale and you have lots of coupons, go to that store a bunch of times, take the family (make it an outing).
"City Slicker" is over here laughing because I drag him and "Mr. Teacher" with me all the time. Every family needs to be bonded over saving money.

OK, I hear you! Here is the new website www.couponalbum.com.

I discovered this little gem yesterday, take some time and browse around.
Let me hear from you.
HELLO, is this thing on!

Have a great day!

"Can We Talk"

I hope all of you are getting ready for your Super Bowl parties!

Lots of good food and lots of fun to plan. We are expecting about 25 here and so all of the prep work has been done. Had a baby shower to go to but "City Slicker" took care of dessert. That man of mine is such a good helper. "Mr. Teacher" is making his wings and there will also be other yummy treats. I have decided to add a little more fun to half time, well can you guess? Giveaways, gotta have something free!

It is still a little frosty here in Texas and both of the sweet men in my life keep telling me that it is still winter. I hate it when they are so logical! YES I know that it is still WINTER, but we live in Texas. That is what makes football season so great, COLD. Winters here are not supposed to be really cold.
Yeah RIGHT!

Well back to football, being a Louisiana girl of course I will be rooting for those Saints of mine. So I will leave with a really big.

"WHO DAT"

I was going to post a wonderful new recipe today, but my head is about to explode so I will wait for another day.

Hope each of you have had a good start to your week. I am posting "Mr. Teacher's" wing recipe so that you can plan ahead to this Sunday's great Super Bowl game.
I have listed the items I will be having at our house. All of these are under the "Cooking Made Easy" tab.

Black Bean & Corn Salsa
Jalapeno Ranch Dip
Wings
Sausage Wraps

And of course I am allowing my guest to bring some great food as well!

More later this week! (after the head explodes, I might even post photos)

"Can We Talk"

I know that it is not Friday, but Saturday is a good day too! Well I promised you yesterday I would talk about a new blog! It is wonderful, creative and I just know y'all are going to love it.

It is called "Dixie Lust", what a great name for a blog. And guess what else she is a southern girl, I told you I thought I had found a long lost relative. Only thing is she is a little younger than I am. OK a lot younger than I am. I have to tell you a little secret, I wish she lived here. I just know "Mr Teacher" would love her
(yes I am still on matchmaker restrictions).

Anyway check out her blog "Dixie Lust", she loves to give away stuff as well. And it is almost Mardi Gras season. You know us southern girls, we love life, love fine things and especially LOVE the people we call family.

Y'all be sure and check out this blog TODAY.
Thanks so much for a letting me share your blog, Miss Dixie Lust.

"Can We Talk"

I can not believe it is already Wednesday!

I have not been excessively busy but for some reason time is running right past me at the speed of sound. We are expecting more cold weather later this week. For those of you who know me best you know that I do not enjoy winter very much.
These smart aleck guys I live with love to keep reminding me that it is still
January and therefore must still be WINTER.

I hate it when my man sasses me!

I have discovered a new favorite blog! I am going to tease you until Friday, but you will be excited because I think I have finally found a long lost younger counterpart of myself. Who would have known that she was out there. I am having a little girl crush myself. Can't wait to share this new yummy blog!

Also, I tried a new apple tart recipe this past weekend and it passed the guy test. Can't wait to share it with you. Email me if you need some great Super Bowl recipes.

Smooches!

Oh one more thing, I did get 1 response about a give a way and Holley thinks she should have an advantage since she is the only one that responded. I will have to give this some thought! UM!