Monthly Archives: March 2005

Life with Loki

Well, Loki has been a part of the family for 3 whole days and we must say, he's a good boy. Either he's incredibly intelligent or someone has worked with him before, because he is learning pretty quickly. He sits like a champ, knows his name, and is getting better at not jumping on people [...]

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Car Dancing

I am one of those idiots. And I don't care if people see me dancing in the car in the morning to some slammin tunes and think I am an idiot. I have more fun driving in my car sometimes than doing just about anything. This morning I plugged my MP3 player into my stereo [...]

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Meet Loki

Isn't he cute? This is Loki, our new puppy. To answer the questions everyone has been asking… What's his name mean? It's the norse god of mischief. And we don't care that we're asking for trouble. It's cute. After all, a rose by any other name … What breed is he? He's black lab and [...]

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Sunrise Smoothie

from: Shape Magazine Ingredients1 c lite vanilla soy milk 1/2 c calcium OJ 1 banana (I like frozen ones), peeled, obviously DirectionsChunk it all in a blender and smoothie it up.

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Not Chili Again!!

Yes, my hungry friends … Chili again! But a different chili and something new and different to go along with it … I guess all of this starts back in mid Feb when I went on the ski trip with Mikey (co-worker/friend) and we stopped at the Happy Cooker in George Town, CO. Awesome little [...]

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Cinnamon raisin bread for bread machines

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups of water 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 3 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 1/2 teaspoons regular active dry yeast or 3 teaspoons bread machine or quick-acting active dry yeast. 3/4 cup of raisins Directions Add to bread maker. Bake on Sweet bread cycle. Add [...]

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Jalepeno Cheese Bread for bread machines

Ingredients 7 ounces water 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup jalapeño cheese, shredded 1/4 cup jalapeño peppers, chopped 2 1/4 cups white bread flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Directions Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacture. Select Basic [...]

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Black Bean Chorizo Chili

from: Everyday Food Jan 2005 Ingredients4 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 pounds ground dark-meat (7% fat) turkey 4 cups chopped onions 1/4 cup minced garlic cloves 2 medium fresh jalapeño chiles (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced 3 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 4 teaspoons ground [...]

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Turkey and Bean Chili

from: Everyday Food Jan 2005 Ingredients4 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 pounds ground dark-meat (7% fat) turkey 4 cups chopped onions 1/4 cup minced garlic cloves 2 medium fresh jalapeño chiles (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced 3 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 4 teaspoons ground [...]

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New Meal Monday – You Know You Missed Us!

Last night Matt and I made Turkey and Bean Chili. Normally, we like to make a couple of recipes but A) this was a meal in and of itself and B) it was a lot of work!! but …. It was worth it!! This is some of the best chili I've had. You had no [...]

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  • My name is Jess. I'm a 30ish wife and working mommy. I love spending time with my family and friends, crafting up weird and beautiful things, cooking delicious food and running lots of miles to work it off. I love chocolate, wine, Photoshop, my Nikon and sleeping in. I do freelance design work for fun and marginal profit at JKN Designs. This is my blog. Read more »
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