3 Day Meals

I woke up today in a good mood. Caught my cats sleeping on one kitchen chair and futon >_<   Once Charlotte was placed on the floor she had free reign over them   I have 3 recipes I made over the weekend. I did not cook last night, I just did not feel like it, plus there were plenty of leftover food from the weekend.

On Friday Gil wanted raviolis again. I made cheese raviolis with ham & sausage & white sauce.

 It was extremely filling. The raviolis were store brought, just follow directions on the bag to cook them up. I used one sausage link, removed it from it’s casing, and broke apart the sausage. One piece of steak ham cut up into small pieces. I cooked the ham and sausage on medium heat set it to the side. The white sauce you need butter, flour, and milk. Tossed everything in the sauce and served it. It was so good.

On Saturday I made something healthy. Stuffed chicken with ricotta and spinach. Here is the recipes I used Stuffed Chicken with ricotta & spinach.   I didn’t make a red sauce for it. What I did is I used the left over stuffing and added butter, flour, and milk to thicken it up in a saucepan over medium heat. I poured it on the top of the chicken and baked it for 45 minutes. At first my flame was to high and as result some of the cheese turned brown but it was a great healthy meal. Addy loved it and Gil did not complain, he enjoyed it very much as well.

On Sunday I made picadillo with brown rice and black beans. What you need is ground beef, olives, the juice of the olives, and potatoes. Cut the potatoes as small as you can and heat them with extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and then add the ground beef cook until it’s brown, add some olives, and some juice from the bottle of olives(just enough to give it flavoring. The brown rice took longer then white rice to cook. In order to get it fluffy I used 2 1/2 cups of water and cooked it for 45 minutes. I always buy the beans in the can. Only once did I buy the bag of beans and the result wasn’t so good. So, can brought beans are easier to make. Just add onion, garlic, and green pepper finely chopped, let it cook for a few minutes over medium heat using extra virgin olive oil. Add your beans and cover for about 10 to 15 minutes depending on how thick you want the juice the beans. Surprising, enough the brown rice was great! The meal was awesome!

Tonight, I am thinking of making lasagna rolls since I still have ricotta left over. Until next time!

Happy eating!

Thursday Night Dinner

Tonight will be my first blog post of the recipes I find online. I have come to realize I LOVE cooking. I never really enjoyed it when I was younger and as a result my food always tasted bad. Tonight I made Tortellini Casserole.


I didn’t have some of the ingredients for the recipe. I substituted with what I did have. I used half & half and flour to make the sauce, tortellini cheese, and salted butter. When you use salted butter there’s no need to add more salt for flavoring. I served it with Texas toast.

The end result My better half woke up from his nap, walked straight into the kitchen saying, “FOOD! The smell woke me up”, with fork in hand and tortellini in mouth .

Happy eating everyone!

Routine

It's a cool Wednesday night with the occasional rain drop heard outside. My daughter has been sleeping for a little more than an hour now. The other half has been lost into the world of Black Ops for about 2 hours now. G chat is on and Facebook is of course open with a new update. 

Life as I know it has become routine not boring but routine. I plan my day as soon as I sit down with my cup of coffee. I inform Charlotte of my plans and I of course ask her opinion. She always smiles and replies in baby talk. Once the plans have been laid out I commence to fuck off on Facebook. I read the latest article, the latest news that just happen 5 seconds ago, I post comments, I inform Facebook of my status(as if people really cared) I make sure to check on my sim's happiness and fulfill all her wants for the day. 

Once in awhile I remember I have a Twitter account. By this time an hour has passed and I am still fucking off checking emails and reading whatever catches my eye. Enough time has passed for my other half to awake and start getting ready. We commence on our daily routine before he leaves to work. We sit outside waiting on his bus or cab ride to work. I love you's are exchanged and kisses are given. 2 p.m. and Charlotte is down for a nap. I might as well join her. 4:30 p.m. nap time is over. It's time to play or go out for a stroll in the neighborhood. 

Today was also the day I was suppose to cut back on my smoking. This has been an on going process for the entire length of the summer. Smoking is part of my routine you see. My electric cigarette no longer works. I started cleaning today but was side tracked by my daughter's cuteness. Every day we learn something new and our love just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Photos of her are snapped and exchanged with family. It's almost dinner time and I haven't even looked at my school books.

Charlotte is bathed and down for the night. Dinner is being made while my cats are looking on voicing their want for their food. Gil is home and Zeus is over run with happiness. Murphy is waiting her turned to be pet meanwhile Zeus just finished dinner for the both of them. Poor Murphy always left wanting. She won't be seen for another hour or so. Zeus on the other hand has claimed Gil's lap as his own. 

3 a.m. got some homework done. Now, if only I could remember what it was I had planned for the day. I should go to Staples tomorrow and buy a white board to keep track of my plans. But knowing myself well I will walk out with a printer instead of the white board. I should see how my friends are tomorrow and try to plan something with them. Maybe this time I will see my plan through. I also have to do research on Adult Add, maybe I will find a way of keep tracking of everything. 

4:30 a.m. laying bed, exhausted, and with a new understanding on my ADD, why I so obsessively plan everything and erupt when things don't go accordingly. I see why I do the things that I do. 

Goodnight :-D

I See

I see what's before me. I saw what was behind me. I see what's beside me. Yet, I see you so clearly. My eyes can't seem to not look away. The question was simple and so was the answer, yet, it spoke volumes. I feel a need to find my blinders so as not to get distracted. I must keep my sight focus, unwavering. I see you watching me...wondering will she lose sight of what has captured her? To see is to believe and to believe is to trust. I see a many of things but I must keep moving forward. Not everything I saw before was real and if a double take I must make then let be so. I see...I see...I understand what is coming into focus. The light has made it even easier to see the beauty that is before me. I see, do you see what I see? Shall we sit and discuss it over coffee? Out in the open so all can see?

October's Horoscopes

The Mystic Dreamer Tarot was used for this month's horoscopes.


Aries: If home is where your heart lies than what seems to be the problem? A peaceful home starts with the people who live within that home. Find it in your heart to be at peace and tranquility will follow. Your creative juices will be following this month. Don't let it go to waste.


Taurus: Why aren't you practicing what you preach? People come to you for your wise words but yet your wisdom fails to apply to you. If you want people to take you seriously and believe in your words, you must lead by example and they will follow most willingly. You have the capacity to learn a lot this month please don't let this focus go to waste. Study something you have always wanted to study either on your own or by signing up to school.

Gemini: Don't give up!!! You are almost at your goal. Just a word of caution....REST...if you do not get enough sleep you will never see the end result you are striving for. A restful mind & body produces a great bounty. Sleep is your friend not your enemy!!!


Cancer: What seems to be aggravating you this month? Patience this month is not your friend. A wanderlust has taken over your being. What do you expect to find out there? Do you really think what you are looking for lies outside of your home? Don't do anything you will regret this month....

Leo: October is your month to spring into action all you have been visualizing. Opportunities are knocking on your door. News you have been hoping to hear will soon be arriving. Wake up from your slumber this Fall promises to be a good one for you :-)

Virgo: It is time to take control of your life, your dreams, your goals, and exceptions. For far to long you have given people the power to control everything that concerns you. You must speak up and not be afraid. Your logic is sound and fair. So, what if people get offend, it's time you realize not everyone associated with you is in your better interest. There seems to be a lot of toxic energy around you. Please, remove it for it has blinded you for far to long.

Libra: All sorts of people want your attention. So much so they are competing with one another. Its all fun & games until someone gets hurt. Let us hope it's not you, dear Libra. We all know how charmingly irresistible you can be. Your charm can be better used at the work place. Where competition is always on the field. Go for that promotion you will receive it!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIBRA!!!!!

Scorpio: It is time to let go of the past. There is nothing there for you. Please, stop going back to it. You have received your wake up call and yet you are still lingeringly. Say your goodbyes, turn around, and don't look back. Things & people from the past are there for a reason. Always remember that when in doubt. Future looks bright and tomorrow promises to be great!

Sagittarius: Is a winning an argument really that important? Yes, you are right but that does not mean you can go about being a patronising git. In order to get your point across and not have the problem resurface approach it the best way you know how. With a big beautiful smile and eloquent words that will not fall on deaf ears :-)

Capricorn: A release of emotions is being called upon on you. You have bottled up your feelings for far to long. Speak up, let it pour out. Don't be afraid, for a new cup of water is being offered. Love is an emotion two people share with each other. Love does not survive if it's only a one way street. Soul searching is a must this month. Your spirituality has been denied and oppressed, it is time to nourish them.

Aquarius: There is much to celebrate this month. Being surround by friends and family are a must. Their joyful spirits will help bring your spirits up. You need this type of energy...joyful, loving, spiritual, and peaceful. Join in on the fun you will see the wonders of it all.

Pisces: Overindulgence is the theme for you this month. Domination on others never works. Your old habits should come to in end. Feeling empty inside is never a good feeling. You know what you must do yet you sit there in your own agony. No one will help you if you don't ask and are willing to accept help. Moderation and fairness should be your focal point this month.