Author: QuiltLady

HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY ~ SIMPLE WOMAN’S DAYBOOK

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DIARY OF A STAY AT HOME MOM

Outside my window/WEATHER… it’s a really grey and rainy with promises of sun TOMORROW.

I’M THINKING… about the future, a new house and a renewed sense of purpose.

I’M THANKFUL… for my renewed health after my recent scare with Long QT syndrome.

IN THE KITCHEN… we have a few new recipes brewing for the April/May menu.

I’ll post the successful ones as we go.

  • BAKED CABLE GUY ASIAN SEA BASS
  • BAKED STEAKS
  • AUSTRIAN CHICKEN STRUDEL
  • SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
  • PUERTA RICAN CHICKEN STEW
  • DRUNKEN PORK CHOPS
  • CHOCOLATE CHICKEN
  • SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN
  • MILK BRAISED PORK
  • CRUNCHY BLOODY MARYS

I’M WEARING… very worn levis, a COZY turtleneck and cozy socks.

I’M CREATING… SOME ORGANIZATION!

Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie

 BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
MONDAY CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA ????
TUESDAY OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD C.O.R.N.
WEDNESDAY CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA OUT ~ TRAVELING
THURSDAY OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT PB & J SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF & SALAD
FRIDAY OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD BAKED STEAKS PARMESAN GARLIC POMMES ANNA
SATURDAY CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA SALAD & INDONESIAN PORK ROAST
SUNDAY        PANCAKES C.O.R.N. LEMON BROCCOLI CHICKEN

I’M GOING… to the eye doctor, grocery store and for a walk.

I AM WONDERING…what my doctor’s appointment will hold as an outcome AND when we’ll wrap up this VA mess – seems like we’re always starting over.

Something fun to share::: My new Doxie scanner.  I’ve been able to take 2 banker’s boxes full of recipes and scan them into my computer, pictures and all and throw away the paper and eliminate the boxes!

MY READING LIST… Marie Force’s The McCarthys of Gansett Island BOOK #6

MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK…  is a long list, but that’s the beauty of all of them being on the DVR – we can do series marathons on rainy days and still skip the commercials

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST
  • ZERO HOUR

I’M HOPING… that hope springs eternal for real and some issues comes to an end soon.

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO… GETTING TO WARM WEATHER AND THE POOL FOR A WHILE.

I’M LEARNING… how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil WHEN NECESSARY!

AROUND THE HOUSE… organization has won.

I’M PRAYING… for a meeting of the minds and less political interaction between friends. I’m also praying for a unyielding family member who needs to get a clue to real life.

A FAVORITE QUOTE…

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.” – Denis Waitley

SOME my favorite things

  • my morning coffee
  • my kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done

MY TO DO LIST 

  • Creating a few new recipes
  • painting
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up

Favorite picture this week is one of my bored, but smart favorite fury friend.Whiskey-friendly

A-Z CHALLENGE ~ G ~ GRATITUDE

It’s A-Z challenge time again!  This year in celebration of 2 years cancer free I’m devoting my A-Z’s to positive attributes and characteristics. Today is GRATITUDE.
It’s always a great time and a wonderful way to meet new bloggers.

Glad to see you here! :)A-Z4-8

INDONESIAN PORK TENDERLOIN ala TAMY

This is one of those recipes I found somewhere and set aside, but kept peeking back at it now and then.  I finally ran out of reasons not to try it and am kicking myself for not trying it sooner. The changes I made for an even better flavor in our opinion.

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INDONESIAN PORK ROAST ala TAMY

2 pound pork tenderloin

4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

4 tablespoons reduced-fat JIF creamy peanut butter

2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

4 cloves garlic, minced

PAM

1/2 cup mango chutney apricot pineapple jam

6-8 slices bacon**

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine soy sauce, peanut butter, red pepper flakes and garlic, mixing well.
  • Using a heavy duty cookie sheet or roasting pan line it with heavy duty foil.
  • Spray with pure. Arrange bacon slices.
  • Spread 1/4 of mixture over bacon slices.
  • Top with tenderloin.
  • Spread remaining sauce on top and sides.
  • Wrap bacon slices up and over securing with toothpicks.
  • Roast, uncovered for 45 minutes.
  • Brush evenly with jam and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Turn off oven and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Slice and serve.

**I bought my tenderloin at costco and instead of being a whole tenderloin it was 2 halves. So I used bacon slices to wrap it as a whole and that addition made a fantastic difference.

Tasty Tuesday is hosted by Jen over at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.

Tempt my Tummy Tuesday hosted by Lisa at Blessed with Grace.

Cooking Thursday is hosted by Sandra over at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.

Weekend Cooking Creations is hosted by Jennifer.

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GARDEN TOMATO SALSA

GARDEN TOMATO SALSA

6 cups chopped tomatoes

i bunch cilantro, chopped fine

1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped fine

Juice of 1 lime*

4 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons olive oil

jalapeno, minced to taste

Toss all together and chill 24-48 hours before serving. You end up with about 7 1/2 cups of salsa.

A-Z Challenge ~ F ~ FRIENDLY

It’s A-Z challenge time again!  This year in celebration of 2 years cancer free I’m devoting my A-Z’s to positive attributes and characteristics. Today is FRIENDLY.  My golden retriever, Whiskey is the friendliest person I know, she’s also one of the smartest.

It’s always a great time and a wonderful way to meet new bloggers.
Glad to see you here!
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A-Z CHALLENGE ~ D ~ DEVOTED, DILIGENT

It’s A-Z challenge time again!  This year in celebration of 2 years cancer free I’m devoting my A-Z’s to positive attributes and characteristics. Today is devoted & diligent.
It’s always a great time and a wonderful way to meet new bloggers.
Glad to see you here! :)A-Z4-4

HAVE YOU WASHED YOUR WINDOWS RECENTLY?

A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside. “That laundry is not very clean; she doesn’t know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap.” Her husband looks on, remaining silent. Every time her neighbor hangs her wash to dry, the young woman makes the same comments.

A month later, the woman is surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and says to her husband: “Look, she’s finally learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this? “The husband replies, “I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows.”

And so it is with life…  What we see when watching others depends on the clarity of the window through which we look.

Photo: A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside. "That laundry is not very clean; she doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap." Her husband looks on, remaining silent. Every time her neighbor hangs her wash to dry, the young woman makes the same comments. A month later, the woman is surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and says to her husband: "Look, she's finally learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this? " The husband replies, "I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows." And so it is with life... What we see when watching others depends on the clarity of the window through which we look