sunangelmb commented 7 years ago

I have a ninja blender and a cuisinart, and my husband just brought home a nutribullet (I insisted we didn't need it). We do use it daily for smoothies and it choos everything. Apples, ice, spinach, it's very powerful. It is also super easy to use/clean and now my kids are hooked on green protein smoothies everyday. The husband makes green juice with it every morning too. However, my blender could do all this too. It's just bigger and bulkier. So, is it cool, yes. Is it necessary, no.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Cold, wet and windy here. The type of weather that screamed comfort, which to me was brought by taco Tuesday.
Both hard, and soft, tons of fixings, sides of refried beans and yellow rice. Followed by peanut butter cup brownies with vanilla & caramel gelato for the boys

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Ate the leftovers for dinner tonight, while the rest of the family had cheese ravioli. So good. Enjoy

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Thank you. Excited to try it out

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I thought we'd be running around tonight so loaded up the crockpot with skinny taste recipe for sante fe chicken. Thanks to Mother Nature, plans have changed, and we will be home. Good news is, dinner is already done.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I spent 2 painful years undergoing full mouth dental reconstruction. I couldn't bite into food without pain or a really weird tooth feeling. Considering I love to eat, I started using a knife and fork for EVERYTHING. Now, it's force of habit, plus I'll never forget that sharp shoot of pain that went straight to my brain.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I use kale to make a sausage, white bean and kale stew. We also make pulled pork with an apple/kale slaw. Really cuts the kale bitterness. I have also made roasted pork sandwich with kale and sharp provolone. Delicious

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Yeah, that's just cruel

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Can you share your pad Thai recipe? Love it at our favorite Thai place, but the two recipes I tried were, well, not so flavorful.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I was craving Popeyes this weekend. Too bad there are none close to us. I am seriously the most jealous. It's stinks when you have a food craving unmet.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Potato and cheese Pierogies for the boys (they had a special new brand at bjs this weekend) husband went crazy over the jalapeño flavored ones, so I'll make those for him. Roasted broccoli on the side. I cannot wait to eat, so I just made myself a veggie burger with a side of couscous and green beans. Everyone will be happy, and maybe I'll bring out the fancy plates again. It can make an appearance beside the special pierogi plate

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Made some great chocolate chip cookies for the boys lunch treats this week. Been tweaking a recipe since I was as old as my youngest chow pup. Crispy outside, soft centers, and overloaded with chocolate chips. They were such a big hit, that there are only a few left, so looks like I'll be baking another batch tomorrow.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Beef filet tenderloin, mashed potatoes (couscous for me), green Beans with garlic, sourdough bread and my made with love, and double chips, chocolate chip cookies. Had to do the roast in the oven, as I realized the winter must have killed my grill. Youngest boy set the table with the fancy wedding china, because "steak should always be served on fancy plates." We are all deliciously stuffed

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Bourbon peach would be great with chicken too

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Roasted chicken is always a hit with my picky eater. You can roast the broccoli with it. Serve with potatoes or rice.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I spied the tulips attempting to bust through the ground today. Made me so happy.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Yay, a spring like day today. Had to play chauffeur to the husband, so I swung by wegmans after picking him up. Got a pizza to bake for he boys, and a rotisserie chicken and bean salad for us. Made a huge salad with lettuces, tomatoes, corn, black beans, bean salad mix, cheese, & chicken. So good, just wish I had remembered to pick up an avocado. Sitting on the porch, drinking an icy cold diet coke, eating my salad, enjoying the sun....while it lasts

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I'm still constantly starving, so tonight's dinner is red beans, sausage and rice. Spiced it up with a dry Cajun mix, and some franks. Also added some tomatoes, cause they looked like they might be turning. Hopefully a stick to your ribs, protein packed meal will finally fill me up.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I popped them in the oven frozen. Seemed to turn out fine, although 14 & 12 year old active boys don't tend to have discriminating taste. ( I've also made pigs in the blanket with them that went freezer to oven) They too, seemed to puff up fine. But again,my boys are like Hoover vacuums of the eating world, especially post soccer games :)

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Love Philly. Was just there Friday, and Sunday. Highly recommend johns roast pork. It's incredible. Reading terminal market is a zoo in itself, but we love the Philly zoo. Had season passes for several years when the kids were younger.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

My dogs ears smell like Fritos. I find it strangely comforting.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I make ham & cheese stuffed crescent rolls for my kids often- kind of like a homemade (cheater) hot pocket. You can even prep, then freeze them. I've stuck them in the fridge too, they'll be fine

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I was too dismissive of the blt. Perfect thick cut pepper bacon (courtesy of the Amish market ), and the tomato actually had taste. It was a simple winner dinner. Now time to soak my aching legs, lay down, and tear into my new book.

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

Tonight's delicious dinner is curtesy of johns roast pork in Philly. Picked up a few roast pork with provolone and greens, one pizza steak sub, and one regular cheesesteak. After dealing with parking, construction, and traffic, plus the craziness of reading terminal market (how hard is it for people to put their phone down and walk normally) it is heaven on a roll. It was all worth it for that delicious piggy sub

sunangelmb commented 8 years ago

I was the happiest guest when my host, a non coffee drinker, had coffee, sugar, and creamer for me in the morning. It was so thoughtful as I knew they weren't coffee drinkers, but had gone out and purchased some. I was so happy not to have to run out at 7am. (I am not right until I have some coffee). Also, they placed mini water bottles on my nightstand. That was also super kind. Sometimes, I get thirsty in the middle of the night, and don't feel like rooting around a dark unfamiliar house.