Anyway since I am so lame and the weather seems to continually be even lamer I figured I would just you a few links to check out that I think I worth your time. Seriously I do!
I made Homemade Hamburger Helper last night and my oh my please just do yourself a favor and try it. It is easy and quick and we loved it. Tastes just like the boxed version, but without all the icky junk that resides in those boxes (did you know there is trans fat, MSG, high fructose corn syrup, and a whole slew of other yuckies living in those boxes? Now you do.)
Oh a hint for all of you lovelies. Have you ever tried cooking up a big batch of ground beef and then freezing it? Seriously it is the best ever. Doesn't take much time and makes future food prep SO easy. I usually just lightly season with pepper, salt, garlic powder, and oregano and then add taco seasoning when I pull it out of the freezer for tacos (that way it can be used for all sorts of recipes), but you could also take out some of the meat and then season the rest with your favorite taco seasonings and then voila! You have instant ground beef for any occassion. Same goes for chicken. Throw a chicken, or even the frozen bagged kind, some seasonings if you like, and then let it cook away. When done, shred it up, and throw into ziplocs. Freeze flat. Use meat within 3 months of freezing. This is what makes my life SO. MUCH. SIMPLER.
Another recipe! I like food, can you tell? I saw this recipe for Pesto pasta with chicken sausage and brussell sprouts on Pinterest and I just had to try it. It didn't disappoint. Not at all. Josh told me at least 7 times, "Wow. I love this. The sprouts are perfect. Make this one again!" WINNING! (lame Bachelor reference, I am sorry)
Also, some exciting news. The Crain household is celebrating nominations for Best of the Mid-Valley 2012 in a few areas (this is put on by our local newspaper). Here is why we are so excited...
Best Real Estate Agent - Joshua Crain
Best Real Estate Company - HomeStar Brokers (where Josh works!)
Best Interior Decorator - Mallory Crain (hahaha I laughed at this one..I think my hubs had something to do with this nomination)
Best Real Estate Company - HomeStar Brokers (where Josh works!)
Best Interior Decorator - Mallory Crain (hahaha I laughed at this one..I think my hubs had something to do with this nomination)
And then Limeberry was nominated for: Best Dessert, Best Ice Cream, Best Place to Impress a First Date, Best Place to Use Coupons, Best Use of Social Media (I'll take credit for that since I update Facebook...ha!).
Anyway, if you want to vote click here.
Lots of fun to be had around here. Well, I need to get to work on an invitation I'm designing (seriously you all make me blush asking me to design invites!) before the little wakes up. One of these days I will have something more exciting to post, I promise.
congrats on the awesome news!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tracy! I just took a little side trip to your blog and OHMYGOODNESS your daughter has the cutest name! How exciting that you are getting ready to have a daughter! Girls are wonderful :) Xo, Mallory
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