September 29, 2014

We Have A Diagnosis!

We Have A Diagnosis!
So there is one clear difference when Tony is not home and I am home by myself.  Mind you, that doesn’t happen very often.  Even with a household of two people, I think I can count on one hand how many times in recent months I’ve been home alone.  You see, Tony LOVES t.v.  He loves movies, sports, MMA – you name it.  From the...
September 29, 2014

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Salted Caramel Apple Pie
This weekend was the perfect blend of relaxation, productivity and family.  Saturday we had my husband’s nephew over for lunch.  I was so happy to have company over after not having company for months (well, other than my Momma  – hi Mom!) that I only took one picture!  I made homemade cheezy beef sandwiches, and homemade potato chips.  And well, since the fryer was there,...
September 29, 2014

Still grilling while we can.

Still grilling while we can.
This weekend actually feels like the beginning of August – temps in the high 70s this weekend, no rain in the forecast. I love it! On the way to work I picked up another protein box (thanks Heather!) for breakfast.  There was a bit of a line, but I wasn’t in a hurry, so I had time to look in the pastry case.  Shouldn’t have...
September 27, 2014

Chicken Kati (Kathi) Rolls–the Recipe

Chicken Kati (Kathi) Rolls–the Recipe
It’s funny when I looked back at yesterday’s post, it seemed so long to me, but what I realized was that it took a long time to write it – nearly an hour.  It’s because I had to sift through 300+ photos and organize them for the post.  But the recipe for the kati rolls is worth the wait. While this recipe may seem complicated,...
September 26, 2014

NYC Day 3! Chicken Kati Rolls

NYC Day 3! Chicken Kati Rolls
The final day of my NYC trip!  Thank you so much for letting me indulge and share this trip with you.  I slept like a baby the night of the cook-off.  Not that I don’t normally sleep like a baby, but I had a hard time falling asleep the night before because I kept thinking about what was going to happen the next day. Luckily,...
September 24, 2014

NYC Day 2–Lights, Camera. . .Action!

NYC Day 2–Lights, Camera. . .Action!
I really had no idea what a big deal the day of the cook off was going to be.  We had Sunny Anderson for 8 hours under contract, so the pace was both fast and slow at the same time.  I got up at 7, showered, and then headed to the Green Room – I actually didn’t realize that Extended Stay had suites – it...
September 24, 2014

NYC Day 1, Happy Birthday Momma and Chops!

NYC Day 1, Happy Birthday Momma and Chops!
Longtime readers will remember that my step-son, husband AND Mom have birthdays on September 21, September 22 and September 23!  My Momma turns 74 years young today.  While she’s busy playing Mahjong and having a meeting at church today – I’ll be celebrating her birthday on Sunday with a potluck at her house.  Hope you have a great day Momma!  Charlie and Jennifer, you will...
September 22, 2014

Happy Birthday Tony!

Happy Birthday Tony!
Today my husband turns 54!  We met the year he turned 40.  I’ll never forget that birthday.  Tony’s parents had already retired to Florida, but their house here was still on the market.  Tony lived there, and when we met, we would live at my house M-F, then pick up Joe on Friday night and head to Tony’s parents house for the weekend.  It was...
September 21, 2014

Gotta Love A Short Work Week

Gotta Love A Short Work Week
I would like to propose that I only work two days a week, get to travel, yet still make the same amount of money I make now.  Mkay?!   But somehow I don’t think my work would accept that proposal!  I am like the “glue” that holds everything together at work.  If something goes wrong, I am the first to be told about it and asked...
September 20, 2014

New York Bagels

New York Bagels
My boss was born and raised in New York.  She and I have had discussions about New York bagels before.  I’ve bought “New York Style” bagels before and brought them to the office and she would say “these are nothing like New York bagels – it’s all about the water.”   So when I had about 45 minutes to kill before meeting up with everyone to...
September 19, 2014