tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87292365974508950812024-03-05T07:04:18.294-05:00Falling For FallAggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-59322743076712201042016-09-22T21:14:00.000-04:002016-09-22T21:14:26.079-04:00It's Officially Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, it's finally here despite the fact temperatures reached today were 80-83 and tomorrow, is expected to be 86. On the plus side, I noticed the leaves are finally starting to change colors.<br />
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Just in time too...my fall decorations are up and I must say it's looking pretty nice around these parts. Feel free to take the tour.<br />
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Okay, so we begin at the front door. (I really wish my door was a different color)<br />
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I usually drape garland down the stairs of the stairs as well but I ran out. Those are the mums I purchased couple of weeks ago. The flowers are starting to shrink up which means I'll be purchasing new ones in the near future. I also put two standing scarecrows out there. As an afterthought I decided to add a few faux pumpkins (not shown).<br />
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Once you enter my little palace, you notice I dressed up the coat closet...I had to since it's the first thing you see when you walk in lol. The wreaths hanging above are kind of small (from Dollar Tree). My original plan was to dress them up but I changed my mind. I didn't want to not use them so I just threw them up there. A couple of swags I bought from Dollar Tree years ago were re-purposed from bedroom doors and hung on the door knobs.<br />
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Once inside make a quick left and Bam! The foyer.</div>
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I filled a glass vase with miniature pumpkins. Then I stuck in a couple of berry bushes and a scarecrow pick. FYI, the raffia was already on the vase. </div>
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See my little Harvest sign I bought from Walmart a few years ago. It was plain until I dressed it up by hot-gluing a miniature pumpkin, scarecrow and leaves to it. This sign has been re-purposed all over my little palace. </div>
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Last but not least, I filled a metal wired basket with scented pinecones and wrapped some garland around the base. A nice spice scent greets you as you walk through the front door. Mmmm mmm!</div>
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Now we move into the livingroom. (I didn't do much decorating in this area.)</div>
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Here's a closer look at the shelf. </div>
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The candlesticks and vase are there year round. I just changed out the candles and added a few branches. The grapevine wreath usually hangs on the doors of my armoir but I choose to use it here this go round. I really would like a nice piece of art hanging there but haven't found 'that one' yet. </div>
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Remember the pumpkins I showed you from my big Dollar Tree score? Well here they are. I spaced them out with some battery operated tealights. So cute! </div>
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For either side of the television I borrowed two of the candle stands that normally sit in the diningroom and changed out the candles with some fall colored ones. And for an added touch, some potted mums.</div>
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I also dressed up the side table. One of my fall trees was to sit here, but I changed my mind on that idea too. Instead I filled a metal bowl with faux pumpkins, gourds and leaves. </div>
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Now in the diningroom, it's a different story. I went all out in this area.</div>
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The table looks pretty much like it did last year, except for the centerpiece I recently made. It goes nicely with the other decorations. </div>
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I added this beautiful fabric only today. Came across it shopping in Walmart. The candles I picked up a few years ago from you know where. They each have a leaf embossed on the front. </div>
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Did you notice how I wrapped the lamps with garland. Cute right? It's not shown in these photos but at the base of one of the lamps I created a vignette using small pumpkins, pinecones and a small bale of hay (Thank you Pinterest). I'm thinking of adding a small scarecrow to perch on top of the hay. </div>
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Now for my master piece. This is the part I've been waiting to show off. My autumn tree.</div>
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I'm so proud of myself. This is the first time I've ever done one. </div>
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I covered the entire tree with leaf garland, then added the cute owls I bought a week ago. To finish it off I filled in any spaces with sunflowers, crab apples and glittery leaves. I even made the tree topper. I just put together some leaf and berry bunches with feathers and grass, and tied them up with cute fall ribbon.</div>
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It's even prettier with the lights on.</div>
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I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box to find that this tree was pre-lit. This is the tree I bought on clearance last year for $5. </div>
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Well I'm going to stop here as I am getting tired. I'll come back tomorrow with the rest of the tour. Stay tuned.</div>
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Any who, yesterday I started putting up my fall decorations. I spent the entire day crafting and decorating. Only thing left to do is set up my fall trees and decorate outside my front door. So far I'm very happy how everything's looking so far. I do need to get back to that Dollar Tree for a few more things. I used nearly all the garland I bought inside... they were to be used outside. Once everything is the way I want it, I will post the results. But here are some of the crafts I worked on.<br />
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This centerpiece is sitting on the dining table. Everything used to make this, with the exception of the candle, came from Dollar Tree. <br />
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1. foam wreath<br />
2. sunflower bunches<br />
3. crab apple bunches<br />
4. glue gun<br />
5. glue sticks<br />
6. orange burlap ribbon (not shown here)<br />
7. glitter leaves (also not shown)<br />
8. cylinder glass vase (not shown)<br />
9. 6" white pillar candle (Walmart)<br />
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I found this idea on Pinterest. However, it's just a photo. No instructions on how to create this centerpiece. So I just eyeballed it (which is how I do most of my crafts). <br />
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First I wrapped the foam wreath with the burlap ribbon<br />
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Then I added the sunflowers, clustering them in threes around the wreath.<br />
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Finally I filled in the space with crab-apples and glitter leaves, leaving some of the burlap exposed.</div>
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And that's all there is to it. Looks really nice on my table.<br />
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My next, easy craft was a couple of wreaths. Again everything used to make these were $1 items and came from Dollar Tree, with the exception of the scarecrow (Walmart $.98)<br />
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1, twig wreath<br />
2. floral bunches<br />
3. fall ribbon<br />
4. scarecrow pick<br />
5. glue gun<br />
6. glue sticks<br />
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First I wrapped part of the wreath with ribbon. Then I glued the scarecrow on one side. And lastly, I glued flowers along the bottom.<br />
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This masterpiece is going to hang over the mirror in the master bedroom. Not sure where the other wreath is going just yet. Hmmm maybe in the kitchen.</div>
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I just wrapped some leftover orange burlap ribbon around a glass candle holder. Then glued silk leaves to the burlap and some berries that broke off a berry garland I have. Just to think, I was about to toss them into the trash. <br />
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Well that's all for now. Since we're not gathering today to watch football, I'm going to set up my tree and get started on my front door area and catch my Ravens at home. I hope they win tonight. Go Ravens!!!Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-72640810817512505132016-09-16T20:34:00.001-04:002016-09-16T20:34:51.715-04:00Look What I FoundShopping in Walmart last week I came across one of my favorite Halloween classics.<br />
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I look forward to watching this on television each year. Now I can watch it whenever I want. And it was only $7.50. I also found a Simpsons Halloween dvd (I like the Simpsons) and a Scooby Doo 2 disc set. Both were only $5.</div>
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Last month friends over at Magical Holiday Home were discussing movies they like to watch around Halloween when I realized I don't really have any movies. Hence my recent purchases. The only Halloween dvds I have are Monster High and Sponge Bob, that I bought for my nieces and nephews when they were little and would stay over on weekends. It was one of the things I liked to do with them.</div>
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Now I'm on the hunt for a few more, Hocus Pocus, Betle Juice, Casper, Nightmare Before Christmas, and a few others. I'm not into the scary movies like Halloween. Will be having nightmares for weeks lol.</div>
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Can you believe fall begins in 6 days? Yey, I'm so excited. And this weekend the fall decorations are going up. Came home today and started cleaning and clearing space. </div>
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Well I need to clean my kitchen and then I'm turning in. Good night!</div>
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Yesterday was the first game of the season for my Baltimore Ravens. You saw purple everywhere! (Oh, by the way, we won.) Folks were very excited to see the Ravens come back after last year's horrible season. All of our best players were out with injuries from torn Achilles to fractured hips, to broken arms. It was a really bad time for us. But it looks like things are getting back to normal. All of our injured guys were back and looking as healthy as ever. And if they keep playing like they did Sunday, I'm pretty sure we will make the playoffs and possibly, dare I say it, the Super Bowl.<br />
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Every Sunday or Thursday, or Monday - whatever day our Ravens play - during football season, my friends and I get together to watch football. It is so much fun watching the game with friends. Lots of laughter and screaming at the television, doing the Raven's chant every time they score a touchdown, "Oh, oh oh oh, oh oh." Not to mention the enjoying a refreshing beverage and eating yummy dishes each person contributes. At the end of the evening, I usually have no voice.<br />
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Since it was such a lovely Sunday afternoon, we cranked up the grill. We had Italian sausages, hotdogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, bbq chicken, spareribs, tossed salad, macaroni salad, a few other dishes I can't seem to remember right now, and my Spicy Italian Crescent Ring.<br />
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It was easy to make and only took minutes to put together. Here's how.<br />
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Salami<br />
Prosciutto (The recipe called for capocollo but I couldn't find it)<br />
Ham<br />
Banana peppers<br />
Red roasted peppers<br />
Provolone cheese<br />
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Black pepper<br />
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Using a round pizza pan, I first unrolled each can of crescent rolls and laid them out in a circle. Be sure to lay the dough so that the wider ends are facing inward and the smaller ends are facing outward (Taking the shape of the sun). Then on the wider end I layered the roasted peppers, half slices of provolone cheese, salami, prosciutto, ham, banana peppers and topped it off with the other half slices of provolone cheese. Like this:<br />
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My friends really enjoyed it. I was even asked to make one for a housewarming party next month.<br />
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I spent my morning doing routine weekend house chores and once that was done I pulled out my tote of fall decorations. I must say, sure isn't a lot in there lol. Good thing I hit the Dollar Tree earlier this week. <br />
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Originally, decorating wasn't to start until the end of the month, but I will be busy that weekend so up they go next week. Plus I hear the weather will start to be more comfortable, in the 70's. Perfect for putting up decorations. <br />
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You may be wondering why that Christmas tree box is in the photo? Well this year I'm doing something I've always wanted to do but never got around to doing it. Decorating a tree for fall. I first saw the idea on an old HGTV show called Room by Room. That was one of my favorite programs. I especially loved their fall and Christmas shows. So many cute-cute ideas. I really miss Matt and Shari, sigh! <br />
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Then recently I saw several on Pinterest. I told myself that this year I was putting up an autumn tree. Matter of fact, I'm putting up two. A 6ft tree in the dining room and a small 2ft table-top is going in the living room. Then when it's time to decorate for Christmas, tree is already in position. Just need to switch out the decorations lol.<br />
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I guess that's it for today. Next time I post, it will be the results of my labor.Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-33245821871131549292016-09-09T14:32:00.000-04:002016-09-09T14:39:33.401-04:00Look What Followed Me Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On my drive through the counties on Labor Day, I stopped in several Walmarts. Just looking around for some fall inspiration and picking up a few things I needed at home. </div>
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As I stroll through the garden center area I see all the pretty potted mums. I love mums. To me, it's a symbol that fall will soon be here. </div>
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Along the fence there were more mums sitting on metal shelves with a sign above that said "clearance" so I mosey over to see how much they were on sale for. I picked up these two beauties for $1.97 ea. They're big and full and so colorful. Not sure why they are marked clearance because they look just fine to me. Now tell me! Do you see anything wrong with these mums? </div>
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Today I decided to go to Dollar Tree, just to see what they might have. I had been to several Dollar Trees in the last few day but wasn't finding much in fall decor. In every Dollar Tree I visited, everything was nearly gone. If I were planning to decorate for Halloween or have a Halloween party, I wouldn't have a problem whatsoever as there are isles of decorations, party supplies and costume accessories there.<br />
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I really didn't want to have to spend a lot of money at Michael's or AC Moore, so I said I would try one more Dollar Tree. Let me tell you I am so glad I went. I don't know why but they were just putting out their fall decorations. I found everything I needed and some things I wasn't looking for but wanted. <br />
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See the mess all over my dining table? I cannot wait to start decorating! I found garland, pumpkins, silk sunflowers and other floral/berry bushes, twig wreaths, acorns, burlap ribbon, glitter leaves, even some small bales of hay. Oh and these cute owl ornament.<br />
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I bought six (Think I will go back to get six more). These are going on my Autumn tree, an idea I got from <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/ARZKCcO8qtwFMGGXgegcPSF0fEgjzJvS7Lq2Eeca0KCOHPvzKoSXBhw/" target="_blank">Pin<span id="goog_1311262232"></span><span id="goog_1311262233"></span>terest</a>.<br />
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How about these adorable acorn salt and pepper shakers? Could not believe these were in Dollar Tree (They also had owl salt/pepper shakers). They will go nicely with my table settings.<br />
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Even the pumpkins are cute and colorful this year...not just plain old orange. These are going on the shelf above my television. I'm not sure if I want to cut off the top and fill with flowers or leave them as is. Still deciding.<br />
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Yes!!! I am very happy about today's findings. When I'm done in here, my little palace is going to look so pretty. Time to pull out the totes.<br />
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This weekend was so lovely. The weather was awesome...actually felt like fall had arrived. For the entire weekend, I could keep the AC off and just open all the windows and allow the cool breeze to flow through my little palace. It was actually cold one morning when I woke up. It felt great! Unfortunately the heat is coming back today. Grrrr<br />
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Since the weather was nice I just had to take a drive. I was looking for color changes of the leaves, but didn't see any. It's okay, though. I know they're coming. <br />
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I love to drive the back roads through several counties. Just me with the windows down. Cruising the winding roads while contemporary jazz plays softly in the background. Sometimes I get as far as Hanover, PA where my brother lives. The scenery is really beautiful in autumn. Something about driving over bridges and seeing nothing but water and trees, is very soothing to me. Not to mention seeing horses, cows and even buffalo grazing on the grasses or the huge rolls of hay laying all over the fields. Oh, and corn stalks as far as the eyes can see. I mean they are everywhere lol. Sometimes a few horses will graze close to the road. So naturally I pull over, grab my phone and take a few pictures. In my travels if I see a stand selling fresh produce, I'll stop and buy some strawberries, or corn on the cob, or tomatoes from the farmers. I like to support our local farmers. <br />
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On occasion I will call my BFF if I'm driving in her neck of the woods and we'll meet up to have lunch at <a href="http://richardsonfarms.net/files/" target="_blank">Richardson's Farms</a>. The food there is always fresh and so delicious. On a chilly fall day, I like to indulge in one of their potpies. Mmm-mmm so good and warms the body too. They have an area right inside their greenhouse where we sit and chat and admire the view of hills and trees with all their pretty fall colors. Afterwards, we walk around the greenhouse, checking out the pretty plants and flowers and decorative displays. <br />
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Sometimes I spend an entire day out driving. I absolutely love it! My dad used to take us on Sunday drives when I was a kid and I guess it stayed with me. Ooh and driving back home as the sun is starting to set is truly a thing of beauty. At the end of the day, I feel so good. Nature is truly amazing. </div>
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Ah, yes. Autumn, I can't wait for you to finally get here. Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-52431523935603504662016-09-04T18:26:00.001-04:002016-09-04T18:29:52.065-04:00Pineapple Jerk Chicken RecipeI am so excited that fall is only a few weeks away. The summer has been extremely hot and I am so done with hamburgers, hotdogs, pasta salads and all those other summer foods. I'm ready for some warm, homemade comfort food like meatloaf, chili and chicken & biscuit casseroles. I have been waiting for a nice day when I could go into the kitchen to cook and I finally got my wish this week and decided to try a new recipe. It's not a dish I would categorize as "comfort food" but it was better than eating a burger or hotdog. Let's call it an "in-between seasonal dish." Plus it was easy to make and tasted really good too.<br />
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<u>Grilled Pineapple Jerk Chicken Thighs</u> (http:/erecipecards.blogspot.com)<br />
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1/4 cup jerk chicken spice mix<br />
1 cup pineapple chunks w/juice<br />
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Because I live in an apartment (grills are not allowed), I baked mine's in the oven. Also in the recipe they used chicken thighs with the skin on, but I used boneless/skinless thighs.<br />
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First I placed the chicken thighs in a 9x13 baking dish. I seasoned the chicken with a little salt and pepper, then added the jerk seasoning/pineapple mixture. I let the thighs cook for about 25 minutes, covered, at 350 degrees making sure the meat didn't dry out. Then I uncovered the dish and broiled the chicken for 2-3 minutes so that it would get a nice browning on top. They didn't brown as much as I wanted however. Probably because they were skinless. And that's it really. I wish I had taken a picture of the chicken when it first came out of the oven. Must remember that for my next dish.<br />
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To compliment the chicken I made coconut rice, green beans, plantains and macaroni and cheese. Cabbage is a favorite side with Caribbean dishes like jerk or curry chicken but I have not mastered making that yet. I'm always told it's simple. One day I'll give it a try. The macaroni and cheese was a last added side. I had made a big pan to take to our office cookout and decided to make a small pan for home.<br />
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I found this recipe on Pinterest but you can get the full recipe <a href="http://erecipecards.blogspot.com/2013/05/grilling-time-grilled-pineapple-jerk.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Give it a try!<br />
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<br />Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-57752103341098790952016-08-28T18:49:00.000-04:002016-08-28T19:00:13.361-04:00Freezer MealsHey there, it's me. Back with an update on what I've been up to since my last post.<br />
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For several weeks I have been whisking away in the kitchen, preparing meals and stuffing them in the freezer, and I have to say I am so proud of how much I've accomplished. With fall just around the corner, and all the holidays coming up (Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas) I will be quite busy and won't have the time to plan out meals, much less cook. Having everything prepped ahead saves me time, I get a warm, comfort meal and the big plus, I save money by not stopping at fast food restaurants.<br />
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As you can see my freezer is filled to capacity.<br />
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When I started, everything was nice and neat. But as I added more it became a bit unorganized. Messy, I got everything in there. lol</div>
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<li>Cajun Lasagna</li>
<li>Chili</li>
<li>Pineapple Jerk Chicken</li>
<li>Fixings for Chicken Cheesesteak</li>
<li>Fixings for Chicken Gyros</li>
<li>Hamburgers</li>
<li>Fixings for hotdog sauce</li>
<li>Fixings for a Taco Ring</li>
<li>Shrimp egg rolls</li>
<li>Meatloaf</li>
<li>Salmon cakes</li>
<li>Crab Cakes</li>
<li>Meatballs</li>
<li>A 3 pound chicken</li>
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There's also 2lb bags of flounder and salmon fillets for recipes I am going to try. Then I have a few bags of frozen vegetables such as corn, green beans, broccoli, and mixed vegetables. A 5lb bag of wing parts. Three pounds of bacon for a couple of breakfast as well a dinner recipes. Several packs of beef hot dogs. A couple of sirloin steaks. Plus a bag of french fries and onion rings for when I make an onion ring cheeseburger (A recipe I found on Pinterest). I may make a pot of soup, once I clear out the freezer a little. I'm not really a soup person but I did find a recipe I would like to try. Oh and I would like to make chicken & dumplings. </div>
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I just love trying new recipes. Since I've been planning and cooking meals at home over the last few years, it has really opened my pallet to a lot of things I thought I didn't like . For instance asparagus. I even have my boyfriend eating it. I find myself making asparagus a quite lot.</div>
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Well that's all for now. Can't wait to tell you about the pineapple jerk chicken I plan on having for dinner some time this week. Til then, bye-bye!<br />
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Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-71491266956406284112016-08-12T10:37:00.000-04:002016-08-12T10:37:28.343-04:00It's Been A WhileOh my goodness! I cannot believe it has been nearly two years since my last post. Well I'm back and hope to be adding posts on here on a regular basis again.<br />
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You guys, I am so ready for Fall to get here...Definitely over summer. This morning I awoke at 5:30 to 80 degree temperatures. <b>80 degrees at 5:30 in the morning PEOPLE!!</b> Unbelievable! The weather people say it may get up to 105. <b>Yikes</b>! I can barely breath with the humidity so heavy. And as far as my hair goes, forget about it! I've just been wearing ponytails. So looking forward to cooler days where I can pull out my cardigans and sweaters. Smell firewood pouring out the chimneys of my neighbors houses. Seeing the leaves turning those beautiful reds, yellows and oranges. Baking an apple pie, eating comfort food and snuggling under a fleece throw with my fuzzy socks on, watching movies. Aaaah, the good life!<br />
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Starting next month I am going to start posting some of my favorite recipes. Dishes I like to make during the fall and winter months. I've collected a lot of great recipes over the years. From baking pies and cakes to making a chicken and biscuit casserole. Mmmm, my stomach is growling just thinking about it. I also will be providing links so that you can try them yourself. <br />
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Can't wait to share them with you! Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-17673583141759286642014-11-27T14:32:00.002-05:002014-11-27T14:32:21.432-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy Thanksgiving!</b></span></div>
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I'm sitting here at my dining table smelling something oh, so nice. I think my neighbor is preparing some of her dishes for Thanksgiving. The smells of sage, celery and onions are dancing around my nose. Mmmm,yummy. Oops, my tummy's growling lol.<br />
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In 9 days it will be Thanksgiving Day here in the USA. I have my menu planned and groceries purchased. This year I'm thinking of adding a new dish to the menu: Crab Meat Pie. An old high school classmate shared the recipe on facebook and I can't wait to make it. I thought I'd make a small one tomorrow just to see if I like it. (It's crab meat-my favorite. Of course I'm going to like it!) <br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Combine crab meat, celery, salt, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, eggs and all but 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Mix lightly. Turn into unbaked pie shell, sprinkle with reserved crumbs and Cheddar cheese. Bake 25 minutes in a 350 oven, or until firm and brown. Should be golden brown and fluff.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/inthekitchenwithleslie?fref=photo" target="_blank">Here's </a>where she got the recipe. She posted picture of hers (she made two) and they look so delicious.<br />
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Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-83012043892470614642014-11-08T19:07:00.000-05:002014-11-08T19:07:15.061-05:00Happy HalloweenThe girls and I went to a Halloween Party. Everyone there had on awesome costumes. We had so much fun! <br />
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<br />Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-20780216590699721392014-10-14T21:13:00.001-04:002014-10-14T21:13:07.958-04:00Fun WeekendThis past weekend some friends and I took a nice drive down to Virgina for the annual Norfolk State University homecoming. We had lots of fun. When we left Maryland it was cold, dreary and drizzling. I was a little worried that the rain would ruin the weekend but as we got into Virginia, it was humid - though at night it did get a bit chilly.<br />
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On game day, in honor of breast cancer month the girls and I decided to wear pink t-shirts with our little group name. We received a lot of compliments. I didn't get to take many pictures as the battery in my phone wouldn't hold a charge. I either need to replace the battery or get a new phone. Here's a couple I was able to get. <br />
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There's eight of us (three were not able to make it this year). These ladies are the best. Never a dull moment. We laughed so hard and so much all weekend. My jaws were so sore from all the laughter. We're already looking forward to next year.<br />
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Now we're in the process of getting some shirts made to support our hometown football team, the Baltimore Ravens. Cannot wait!Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-16866436795740395202014-09-29T18:31:00.001-04:002014-09-29T18:31:46.132-04:00Fall DecoratingOver the weekend I finally got around to putting up my fall decor. It's not all up however I got the main areas done...the diningroom and front door.<br />
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Here's the diningroom:<br />
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I wanted to do something different on the table as far as using a table runner. I'm so tired of the regular cloth runners. At first I was just going to stack three baskets and fill them with pumpkins, gourds, faux leaves and grass but then I thought of the cost of putting that together (maybe next year). Then one day while browing on Pinterest I found an interesting table runner made out of felt, leaf-shape table mats. It was so pretty and the pinner used mats from my favorite store, Dollar Tree. Well when I got to Dollar Tree they were all gone. So I thought, "There goes that idea."<br />
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Then this past Saturday I was in a Big Lots that was closing down and found glittered, felt table mats for $1.40 each. I bought 5 and they look so nice on the table. The pinner from Pinterest hot glued the ends together, but I decided not to do that in case I want to use them another way next year.<br />
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The first photo is the way I originally wanted to lay them out, but after sharing my choices with my girlfriends, it was decided the second photo was the better choice.<br />
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Wish my door was a different color. I thought about adding garland around the door but I think it would be over-kill. Also I feel like something is missing from the wagon. Can't quite put my finger on it.<br />
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My livingroom is also done but I still have the totes in there as well as a bench that I need to take to the dumpster. Hopefully by the weeks end I can show you that area. I still have the bathroom and kitchen to finish then I can post pics of those rooms too.Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-76095655850954726692014-09-19T18:16:00.002-04:002014-09-19T18:17:15.196-04:003 Days to Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<img alt="sweater weather.... From imgfave.com" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/75/41/78/7541786a2b507ca08142066d8d5cee1f.jpg" height="200" width="132" /> What a beautiful weekend it has been. Warm days - cool nights. No AC needed. Just opened windows allowing the fresh air to flow through my little palace. I simply love this weather!</div>
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This morning I slept in because my bed was so warm and cozy and the air was so cool. When I finally got up and got myself together, I had a nice breakfast then wrapped myself up with my blanket, lounged on the sofa and watch some football. I don't know how long this great weather will last (after all it is officially still summer) but I am going to enjoy every moment of it. </div>
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Hmm. This nice weather has me thinking...I need to stock up on my supplies at home and for the office. At this time of the year I like to enjoy certain thinkgs like a big mug of cocoa or a nice warm bowl of oatmeal. Guess I will be making a trip to the stores this week.</div>
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I really look forward to this time of year. It means that summer is near it's end. I have to admit that up until last week, the summer temps have been quite comfortable - in some cases a little cold which didn't bother me a bit. However I am so over summer and ready for Fall. Just the other day I saw a flock of geese flying over. That means soon temps will start getting cooler...nice crisp morning air. The leaves will perform their closing act...turning their beautiful reds, oranges, yellows and browns. Dancing through the air as they gently fall from their branches. It's a beautiful site to see.<br />
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To get me ready I have been spending a lot of time on Pinterest posting <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mswonderful67/autumn/">autumn </a>scences, warm/cozy recipes and decor ideas.<br />
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Right now I'm participating in the House & Holiday Plan over at <a href="http://christmas.organizedhome.com/house-holidays-plan">Organized Christmas </a> and during the countdown I plan to include a few fall activities like taking a drive or walk to through a park or back road just to admire the beauty all around (maybe take some pictures), try new as well as old favorite recipes of comfort foods and desserts, plus decorate my little palace in spirit of the season. <br />
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Just can't wait to get started. Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-19632854683272262082014-07-21T12:52:00.000-04:002014-07-21T12:52:41.074-04:00What Have I Done!<br />
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Sometimes having everything connected is not a good idea. Trying to clear photos from my phone to make space, I mistakenly also cleared photos from my google+ photo. Now all of my pictures are no longer showing up on my blogs. <br />
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SMH. Not sure what to do to get them back. So upset right now.Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-62511749316068197442013-12-02T09:08:00.000-05:002013-12-02T09:08:00.681-05:00Post Thanksgiving<br />
Well Thanksgiving has come and gone. My brother came by Saturday and grabbed all the food that was left. Now my fridge is all clean and emptied, ready for my next holiday feast.<br />
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Hope everyone's Thanksgiving was all they wished it to be. I for one had a great time hanging out with my family.<br />
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And now I'm off getting ready for Christmas.<br />
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From my home to yours, wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! We all have something to be thankful for. Enjoy!Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729236597450895081.post-68678334358395164612013-11-27T16:17:00.000-05:002013-11-28T11:35:21.438-05:00Thanksgiving EveI've been up since 5 a.m. Soon as I got up I ran to the store for a few things, then came home and have been cooking ever since. My two turkeys are marinating in the fridge. As a matter of fact one is going into the oven right after this post. They are so huge they barely fit in the roasting pans. My two hams are prepped and ready. So is the crab stuffing. (This is one of those times when a double oven is needed). <br />
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So far things are moving going smoothly. The eggs have been boiled and peeled for making deviled eggs. Thanks to my mom she's making the macaroni and my aunt is sending a home-made cake and sweet potatoe pie, yum-yum. I'm using the giblets from the turkey to make the gravy. That's something I have always done. I simmer them in some stock from the turkey then add flour to thicken along with some seasonings. I usually add the necks as well but the are so big (bigger than the turkeys I've used in the past) Not sure what to do with them so I just wrapped them up and put them in the freezer. They would we be really good fried if they were chicken necks. I'm not sure how fried turkey necks would taste. LOL<br />
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Anywho, I better get back to work. Time to peel the sweet potatoes.Aggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18105029545451251802noreply@blogger.com0