One thing about this little ol' internet: There are tons of blogs to read! It's like reality TV, but without having to eat bugs or vote people off. Not that I'm opposed to either of those, just in the proper context.
In looking for some quality blogs, I've decided to join in on a blog hop hosted by Nicole at One Little Mister. Her blog is family friendly and lots of fun. It's easy to tell that she takes pride and spends some time on it!
So I'll be off doing some visiting. You can tag along if you want!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Avocados...A contest entry
The Aztecs believed that avocados were a strong aphrodisiac. I'm not so sure about that, but the avocado is one of nature's most nutrient dense foods. I've been known to justify my over-consumption of guacamole by mumbling, "It's the good fat!" around a chip smothered in a glob of green goodness.
We love to eat avocados in any form. I'd probably even try avocado ice cream. We slice them onto sandwiches, dice them into salads and mash them into dips. They're delicious as a topping on ceviche or tossed into Cowboy Caviar (that's another recipe I'll have to post here!).
All over bloggy-world I have notice the avocado contest. Michelle at Scribbit has jumped in and is hosting a contest on her blog.
Here is my recipe entry, a salad made with avocado, shrimp, and citrus. So refreshing!
Avocado in the Sea Salad
2 avocados, peeled and diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1 bunch green onions, sliced, including the tops
1 lb. fresh or frozen already cooked shrimp (If it's frozen, let it thaw in refrigerator first. If they are a larger size, rough chop the shrimp before adding them.)
1 lemon, juiced
1 small bunch of cilantro, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
salt and pepper to taste
Mix together the avocados, tomatoes, green onions and shrimp. Add lemon juice, cilantro, salt and pepper.
That's it! This tastes best if you make it several hours ahead of time. Can be eaten as a salad, as a salsa, or to top a tostada. You can even use the recipe as a base and add your favorite ingredients. Sometimes I'll use red onion, or add diced cucumber, or diced red pepper or fire roasted chilies, or some jalapeno to spice it up. Yum!
We love to eat avocados in any form. I'd probably even try avocado ice cream. We slice them onto sandwiches, dice them into salads and mash them into dips. They're delicious as a topping on ceviche or tossed into Cowboy Caviar (that's another recipe I'll have to post here!).
All over bloggy-world I have notice the avocado contest. Michelle at Scribbit has jumped in and is hosting a contest on her blog.
Here is my recipe entry, a salad made with avocado, shrimp, and citrus. So refreshing!
Avocado in the Sea Salad
2 avocados, peeled and diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1 bunch green onions, sliced, including the tops
1 lb. fresh or frozen already cooked shrimp (If it's frozen, let it thaw in refrigerator first. If they are a larger size, rough chop the shrimp before adding them.)
1 lemon, juiced
1 small bunch of cilantro, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
salt and pepper to taste
Mix together the avocados, tomatoes, green onions and shrimp. Add lemon juice, cilantro, salt and pepper.
That's it! This tastes best if you make it several hours ahead of time. Can be eaten as a salad, as a salsa, or to top a tostada. You can even use the recipe as a base and add your favorite ingredients. Sometimes I'll use red onion, or add diced cucumber, or diced red pepper or fire roasted chilies, or some jalapeno to spice it up. Yum!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sunday Soliloquy (when I'm really just rambling on to myself and trying to make sense of it all)...
Last night was Stake Conference, just for the adults, and of course babes in arms are welcome, too.
Love being a part of a group of people who are trying their best to be their best.
Our Area Authority, Elder Scott D. Whiting was here from Hawaii. He said "Aloha!" when he got up to speak. Love that!
He spoke about keeping the family strong, and doing that by having a) family scripture study b)family prayer c)family home evening. Radical ideas!
He also said that our main objective, what this all boils down to, is to have the Spirit in our home.
Now, I've been thinking. How can I do this? I suffer from a debilitating need to set the bar too high. I have great expectations, and when those aren't met, I crash miserably. I expect my children to participate in the above three activities, and when they cause problems, I get really irritated and, quite possibly, I will sometimes even overreact! (I know, it's hard to believe. I also know that my mom is laughing when she reads this.)
But then, do I just aim low and be grateful for whatever amount of participation I get out of them?
Is there a happy median?
It is also hard to feel the Spirit when I feel stressed so much of the time. And again, I admit that some of that stress is self-induced -- if I were more organized, some of it would disappear -- but some of the stress comes from the day-to-day worries about money and kids. Those are really the two biggest anxiety-producers that I have. So, if anyone has some advice, I'm open to it. And I'll just keep praying, and trying to knock some sense into my kids. Because the older they get, the less they have.
Love being a part of a group of people who are trying their best to be their best.
Our Area Authority, Elder Scott D. Whiting was here from Hawaii. He said "Aloha!" when he got up to speak. Love that!
He spoke about keeping the family strong, and doing that by having a) family scripture study b)family prayer c)family home evening. Radical ideas!
He also said that our main objective, what this all boils down to, is to have the Spirit in our home.
Now, I've been thinking. How can I do this? I suffer from a debilitating need to set the bar too high. I have great expectations, and when those aren't met, I crash miserably. I expect my children to participate in the above three activities, and when they cause problems, I get really irritated and, quite possibly, I will sometimes even overreact! (I know, it's hard to believe. I also know that my mom is laughing when she reads this.)
But then, do I just aim low and be grateful for whatever amount of participation I get out of them?
Is there a happy median?
It is also hard to feel the Spirit when I feel stressed so much of the time. And again, I admit that some of that stress is self-induced -- if I were more organized, some of it would disappear -- but some of the stress comes from the day-to-day worries about money and kids. Those are really the two biggest anxiety-producers that I have. So, if anyone has some advice, I'm open to it. And I'll just keep praying, and trying to knock some sense into my kids. Because the older they get, the less they have.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Madsen bike contest...
Isn't this the coolest bike EVER!
Of course, she should be wearing a helmet.
I wonder if they make bike helmets for dogs?
I'll be right back, I'm going to google that and I'll let you know what I find out.
And holy helmet, here it is.
I can't stop grinning!
OK, back to what I was REALLY posting about...
Madsen is having a contest, and they're giving away one of these bikes. LOVE it!
I'll be wishing I had one of these bikes today while we're at the Salmon Festival. That way I can eat all I want at the salmon bake, and let one of my kids tote me around.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Snickerdoodle...
Need I say more? Not only is it a delicious, almost everybody loves them cookie, but it's also a great nickname for someone you love.
Come on over here, you little snickerdoodle. Let me take a little nibble.
As you can see by the spills and splashes, this is well-loved and oft-used recipe. Don't let that yield: about 5 dozen fool you though, I usually only get 3 dozen out of this. And I also add a little vanilla, even though it doesn't call for it.
Because vanilla makes everything better.
Kind of like sour cream.
Hmm. Maybe some vanilla flavored sour cream.
Now that would gross my kids out!
We made these yesterday, and I'll be on a third grade field trip today with a bunch of snickerdoodles.
I might bring some cookies along, too.
Come on over here, you little snickerdoodle. Let me take a little nibble.
As you can see by the spills and splashes, this is well-loved and oft-used recipe. Don't let that yield: about 5 dozen fool you though, I usually only get 3 dozen out of this. And I also add a little vanilla, even though it doesn't call for it.
Because vanilla makes everything better.
Kind of like sour cream.
Hmm. Maybe some vanilla flavored sour cream.
Now that would gross my kids out!
We made these yesterday, and I'll be on a third grade field trip today with a bunch of snickerdoodles.
I might bring some cookies along, too.
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