OH the joys in the little things... I am just so excited! My neurotic-mess-of-a-self is finally coming around to becoming organized for
real, in
REAL life! No more piling here or there, no more procrastination, I'm going to do it now, to make a better home for ME and my FAMILY! Okay, what ARE you talking about, Shannon? I am talking about the recipe binder I have been wanting to put together of all the recipes that I print off the web
(practically daily), that's what! ;) I have been collecting for YEARS, literally, and my current binder (one that my darling
BEO sisters gave to me when Bryan and I got married, is over flowing with recipes, magazine tear-outs,etc. What a mess! And to try and find a recipe that I
once fixed, that the whole family enjoyed, that was easy to fix, it's not here! OH forget it, let's eat out tonight. Enough of that mentality. I love to cook new recipes for my family. They enjoy most of them, too! So, to change this mess into something organized, to find what I want, easy to flip through, AND something that is nice to look at too, here's what I'm going to do...
Okay, so now is the perfect time, it's back-to-school and the stores are brimming with school
supplies, including some really cool binders! Yes, me the
crafter, taking the easy way out and not "altering" a binder. Hey, I need to take one step at time. And actually, that IS another reason why I have the mess I do... I've wanted to alter my own binder to put them in, but just don't get one done!
Anyways, off to
Walmart, because Braden still needed markers for school, and I needed deodorant. ( I won't go there) ;)
This is what I came up with. I love the bold stripes and brightness about it, along with the contrasting polka dots on the inside! I also
bought poly dividers,
repositionable poly tabs, and sheet protectors (
cuz I can be a messy cook). Each divider has a pocket in them, so that when I do find
another recipe, I can place it in the pocket until it's worthy of adding to the book. (It actually has to be a yummy recipe before it goes in!)
I do have a slight problem, however. I have a ton of
stinkin' recipes! It's basically full now! And I still have loose recipes laying about. Okay, I admit. Some of them have not been tried and tested, so they may not be worthy of being there. But on paper, they sound delicious!
On another note, I wanted to share something. This
lady is going to be at the Women of Faith event in Dallas this weekend, which I am attending (for the first time). I am going with my friend Michele and a group of ladies from her neck of the woods. I absolutely can't wait! I really don't know what to expect, but I do know that it's some time for me, which I really could use about now. I have not seen Anita
Renfroe live, but you have to check out her
site. As a mom of three, she has a
comical way of inspiring moms from all walks of life, all along with serious moments of faith. She has been described as
“a triple shot of espresso in a decaf world". She makes you laugh and cry and bond with one another like never before. I just can't wait to see her. She has numerous books, dvds, cds, and who knows what else. I just can't forget my purse! lol
I guess before I go, I have this overwhelming idea of sharing one of my "newly organized and filed recipes with you! I am not sure where it originally came from, but in actuality- this is a result of a couple recipes combined. I hope you enjoy!
Hugs,
Shannon
PORK AND POTATO CASSEROLE
A good shepherds pie/pot pie combo! Mmm Mmm good!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup finely chopped onion4 Tbls butter1/4 cup flour1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning (thyme, sage,tarrogon)
1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/ 1/2 cups diced roast pork
1 1/2 cups (10 oz pkg) frozen peas and carrots, cooked and drained4 cups prepared seasoned mashed potatoes
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2-1 cup shredded cheese, optional
Preparation:
Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; add onion and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour until well blended; add salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Gradually add broth and water, stirring until thickened and bubbly.
Add the diced pork and vegetables; heat through. Add sour cream. Pour into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spoon prepared mashed potatoes evenly over the mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes, topping with cheese the last 5 minutes, if desired. Serves 4
Add a big green salad and a whole wheat dinner roll and be prepared for something REALLY tasty!
ANOTHER dose of Anita Renfroe is w
hat I'm needing. And she will the speaker for the pre-conference on Friday- YAY! She is such a hoot! If you have not heard (which I can hardly believe) her Momsense song,then click on over to her website... she also has the new "Dadsense" song... ;D LOVE IT! lol I feel so blessed to have met and speak with her not only once, but twice last fall. She is just so hilarious! Her comment on this picture taken with my sister and myself was, "Gee, let's take this picture, I feel like I'm a boob-sandwich!".
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