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Made some Carnitas in the crockpot today. They came out sooo tasty, moist, tender and crisp. Carnitas 3 Pounds of boneless country style pork ribs. 1 tbs. Chili powder 2 tsp. Cumin 2 tsp. Garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Onion powder Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Rub the dry ingredient mixture into the pork meat. Place in crockpot on...
It's two days in a row that Penelope ate school lunch. Yesterday they had Subway sandwiches, how could she resist that? Today it was honey chicken over steamed rice from Pick up Stix. I asked the lunch ladies today why they did not cook hot foods there and I was told that they are not set up for it. They would need more...
Today was my second day of volunteering at the lunchroom at Penelope's school. I am enjoying it a lot, it is a private Christian school so it is pretty small. The kids are polite as they go through the lunch line picking up their lunches and some of them quite talkative. I was disappointed to find out that very little cooking is actually...
Remember a few months ago when I made Sloppy Cheesesteaks? Well I have another hybrid recipe to share with you. Last night I was trying to figure out what to make Pen for dinner. I had settled on simple pasta with marinara sauce and a side of buttered bread but then remembered I had leftover pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese from a couple...
We are almost done with a full week of Penelope in Kindergarten, she is really enjoying it. Wednesday was her first day of chapel and she said she talked about God and danced to beautiful music and it made her cry. I asked her if anyone saw her crying but she said she hid it. Tuesday was taco/burrito day at school and she asked if...
Look who started Kindergarten today! Whaaa, she is growing up so fast! I have been a nervous wreck the last couple of weeks leading up to today, but surprisingly I was at peace about it this morning. Then when I saw how excited she was standing in line with all her classmates and then walking into the classroom and finding her seat I...
Well tomorrow is my birthday... I will be celebrating with family and away from my computer so I thought I would remind you all today. Belated gifts are better then no gifts and online gift cards are also greatly appreciated. ;p Just teasing! I already got some pretty amazing gifts this year, yes early, because I am just special like that. My amazing...
