December 7, 2011

Outdoor Fall Project 2011

Early Fall 2011
So I am a little late in posting my first project.

The before picture of the back yard!

Had to haul that dirt to the back yard!
Looking good! It took a super long time to get that all level!!


Bricks are all done!
                                             
Flowers are put in!!

Our baby evergreen!!
                                                              
My flowers that I hope come back next year :)

Can't wait to see it all actually bloomed in the summer next year!

November 6, 2011

Zuppa Toscana yum

Ok so not only was this good but it was super simple and fast!
Ingredients:

1lb Italian sausage (I used the hot Italian)
1 large onion chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine to deglaze the pan (I used about 1/3 and what I had in the fridge)
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 simi large russett potatoes (I cut 1/8 slices)
2 cups kale, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 cups of water
1 cup of heavy cream
salt and pepper



Directions:

Place large stockpot on medium heat. Crumble the sausage into pan and cook until well browned.
Remove the cooked sausage from the pot and transfer to a bowl (set aside), leave the grease drippings in the pot. Add chopped onion to pan and saute until tender (5-7min). Then add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for about 1 min. Add wine to the pot and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any brown bits. Add the potatoes, kale, chicken broth, and water to the pot. Return sausage to the pot. Increase heat to med-high, bring to a boil, and the reduce to a simmer on med-low. Cover and let simmer for about 20 min, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.

August 30, 2011

My Dog Live Here

DOGS LIVE HERE

If you don't want to be greeted with paws and swinging tails
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you don't like the feel of a cold nose or a wet tongue,
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you don't want to step over many scattered toys,
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you think that a home ought to smell of perfume,
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you don't mind all of this,
you will be instantly loved when you come inside,
because dogs live here.

Author: David Lester