You’ll need: 2 cups of shredded leftover roast 2 cups of Manseca1/3 cup of water1/2 cup of Manteca 1/2 cup of fresh cut and chopped cilantro1 container of cream corn ( I like HEB Central Market in the refrigerated section but a shelf stable can would also work fine) 1 red onion finely chopped1 poblano pepper finely chopped2...
In the garden plant seeds that attract butterflies and bees, transplant the seedlings you started back in late February to the outdoor garden. Begin propagating your basil by trimming it regularly placing it in water and once roots form take that back to the garden. With your closet you can open up your own...
Teaching Teens “Intentions” Each of us as parents are faced with many challenges. For some it is a child born to us that has from the very moment of his or her existence a determination to explore and refusal to listen. Others still have the task of facing learning and other challenges. I have...
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1. Go greener and feel better about yourself by taking a tiny step and turning off your lights this summer! Conserve energy and water as both are such an important part of our sustainability and are often carelessly used and wasted. 2. Plan a backyard camping staycation with the children. Roast marshmallows by...
1 lb ground beef 1/2 red onion diced very fine 2 tsp minced garlic 1tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup soy sauce (I use gluten free) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp sesame seed oil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground ginger chopped lettuce, chopped red peppers,...
COOKIES ‘N CREAM OREO FUDGE BROWNIESYou’ll need : 1 box Ghiradelli fudge brownie mix eggs & oil (as called for by the brownie mix) 1 heaping half cup (6 oz) Cookies & Cream ice cream 1/4 Cup hot fudge topping (chilled or room temp) I like the thick one 16 Oreos DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven...
You’ll need: 12 Chicken thighs skinned sprinkled with salt and pepper both sidesA handful of fresh Spinach (like 16-24 leaves)8 large basil leaves from the garden sliced and diced 1 cup of sliced thin Baby Bella mushrooms1/2 cup of cream1/2 stick of butter2 tablespoons of garlic salt7 sun dried tomatoes 3 tablespoons of sound dried tomato...
You’ll need: • 1 package puff pastry• 6-8 oz. goat cheese• 1/4 cup honey• 4 springs thyme Follow the package instructions for thawing the puff pastry sheets. Roll out the dough a little to flatten it. Using a 2-inch circle cookie or biscuit cutter (or the rim of a small glass), cut rounds out of the dough.Transfer the...
These wings are a hit and my boys ask for them regularly. I use an orange blossom honey that you can get in the cheese section at HEB. It’s in a glass bottle with a stopper but you can make your own by squeezing oranges into the honey and then glazing the meat. This also...
I am an affiliate with the products that I promote and when you choose to purchase from these companies I do get paid a commission. Take a look at the herb garden and snip and pull anything that can be used to create homemade oils and vinegars while accessing the needs to replace. Go...
This dish is wholesome enough to be served as an entree although my meat loving boys always insist it be a side! It’s flavored with turmeric and saffron which gives it that distinctly Persian flare! Also this pairs well with traditional Thanksgiving fare. You’ll Need: Basmati Rice 2 cups dry1 box of chicken stock...
The month on March will be a great one this year…even on the 28th day. For that day will mark the anniversary of my mother’s death. For the first time in my 41 years living without her it won’t seem sad. I found...
Take your “green” thumb to a new level by using cut in half toilet paper rolls with paper towels in the bottom, fill up with moisture rich potting soil and start seedlings in a warm place to go directly into the garden next month. Buy a bouquet of fresh flowers and display them in...
I am an affiliate marketer and Luxury brand influencer. What that means is after branding myself over 21 years as an award winning columnist and promoter of products and things that I feel make our lives sweet; I have affiliated with the products you’ll find here in my Sweetlife Blog and when you choose...
I am an affiliate marketer and Luxury brand influencer. What that means is after branding myself over 21 years as an award winning columnist and promoter of products and things that I feel make our lives sweet; I have affiliated with the products you’ll find here in my Sweetlife Blog and when you choose...
Let it be known throughout the land that I do not like change! Let me remind you that I have worn the same wig since 1994 when I found it in Dallas as a red jacket with Mary Kay. I fell in love with the ease of snapping that on my head and looking...
My dear friends…promise me that during this lovely new year you will spend time with some “old folks” and little children. For it is with their company that you will gain the most knowledge concerning living a sweet and fulfilled life! Perhaps I know this having been raised by “old folks” and perhaps I...
Well now… how many of you are sitting with your presents wrapped and your hot chocolate in hand and wondering like me how did 2018 fly by here so fast? I am sure I am not alone in my feelings and as each year passes quicker I find myself feeling quite old. Used to...
You and I are nature. We are not some separate entity detached from it. We are in this world to make a positive impact and it is when we loose our consecutiveness to nature that we essentially loose ourselves and our purpose. I wrote earlier this year about the last of the white rhino...
