Gluten Free

So I can't seem to keep food down. it's been about 5-6 months so i finally went to the doctor to see what's going on. and i sit in the waiting room for 1.5 hours then finally go back and sit for another 15 mins. dr. comes in and says well are you pregnant? "NO"  well then he just looks at me so i starting telling him everything i'm feeling won't go into detail here but this last about 5 mins he gets up and says okay pee in the cup and we will do blood work. and i will see you back in 7-10 days. and walks out really? are you serious? just walkout and not say anything? oh well i do what he says and i was supposed to go in today for the results and what i get call this morning while at work to tell me my appointment has been canceled and i can come in on fri.

i have been cutting out gluten out of my diet and able to keep food down and not feel gross so i am thinking that may have something to do with it. if that is the case i will be making this a gluten free blog with foods that i can eat and my girls will like as well. and that will fit into our busy lives. so look for more to come. Have a wonderful week everyone!! Smile cause you can! remember it could be worse. right?

Food at the Yoshida Wedding

Mixed greens w/Cranberries, Candied Pecans,
 Green Apples, Blue Cheese Crumbles .

Green Beans & Balsamic Glazed Carrots

Dessert Table w/ Pie Pops!

Bread for the table

Twisted Root Burger

Went to Dallas and had to go and try out Twisted Root Burger that we saw on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives. All I can say is WOW the best burger I have ever had. and the homemade root beer was awesome. I don't even like root beer and I had 4 cups of the pistachio root beer.

  

Give away

hey i know i haven't post anything in a year but i promise i will post soon. but here is a give away enter and join.. :D

William Sonoma Dinner Party

Heidi and I cooked for a Party that she won off House Party. it was really fun we cooked and had some wine and played games. WE Had a Blast!

Grilled Crostini w/ Goat Cheese & Wichcraft Tomato Relish

Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Radicchi w/ Orange & Balsamic

Lemon-Ricotta Blinis

Lemon-Ricotta Blinis for the dessert

Strawberry Short Cake Cake

I had both Chocolate & Angel Food Cakes

Spaghetti Tacos

Yes i made Spaghetti Tacos only cause it was Hayden's birthday and that's what she wanted. it is from the show iCarly.

A pretty cake

just a picture of pretty cake at a baby shower i helped out with

Cookie Cake

i made Hayden her Birthday cake. she doesn't care for cake much so i made her a cookie cake. it was very easy i cheated i just went out and got the big tube of already made cookie dough and spread it out then backed it let it cool then decorated it. everyone loved it :D

Gumbo

We went to Eunice, LA to learn about the Acadian's and while we where there they showed us how to make Gumbo. it is very easy but i have to find the recipe then i will post it.  

Camping Food

Went camping with our Girl Scout Troop out at Toledo Bend, LA. For 3 days and 2 night. we had a blast. we Hiked, cooked, sang, made lots of fun things, had a camp challenge, and relaxed a little. the girls made eggs in their toast most this was their first time even cooking anything, we made monkey bread in a dutch oven, pizzas in irons, & even made hot dogs on a rake. of course we made smores but i forgot to take a picture one of them :( the girls also made Chicken w/Gravy on white rice, and omelets in  plastic bags.

Four Seasons Hotel Houston

We went out to Houston for the weekend and stayed at the Four Seasons (thanks for the cheep room via Hotels.com) when we got there they gave the girls a stuffed horse a nice one too then sent up a tray with goodies. we ate in and had Tortilla Soup, Mac N Cheese, Cesar Salad, Grilled Cheese w/Ham it came with fried rice, and a Tomato Mozzarella salad. Everything was so good and really big portions. you get what you pay for well worth it. :D

Steamed Veggies w/ Talipia & Rice

Just steamed some peppers, garlic broccoli, onion and grape tomatoes with salt & pepper. i add the talipia at the end till coked then added the grape tomato's. had steamed rice and a salad with some apple cider :D the girls loved it. I told Hayden it was chicken and she at it just fine.

Easter Lunch/Dinner

So we had a great day of Grilling and playing with the girls.we grilled everything :D Corn, Baked Potato's (well grilled), Chicken, & 2 types of Ribs. For both the corn and the chicken i rubbed butter all over them and sprinkled kosher salt on them and wrapped them in aluminum foil. make sure you put them on first so they are cooked all the way thru and that you put holes in your potatoes so they don't explode. i marinated the chicken & ribs for 2 days. the chicken was breasts with the skin and ribs i marinated them with salt, pepper, garlic, onions, Captain Morgan, and Coke. the Boneless pork ribs where marinated in Dr. Pepper, garlic, salt, pepper & green onions. the Pork Baby back ribs were marinated in salt, pepper, garlic & Michelob Ultra. i then made my homemade BBQ sauce. very easy & simple:
3 Tbsp. olive oil
 1 cup finely chopped onions
3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple Syrup
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 jalapeños de-seeded & minced
cook onions & garlic in olive oil in a non stick pan till tender. add all the rest of the ingredients bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes. serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

a great day of food.. thank you Jesus for all you have done for us. thank you fro dieing on the cross for our sins.. without you i don't know where i would be today. God Bless ALL my Family and Friends and those in our world.

Grilled Tomato

SOOOOOOO yummy and juicy! slice steak tomato's in think slices and rub with minced garlic and sprinkle with kosher salt let sit for about 5 mins then grill only flipping once. They will be very juicy and yummy.

Grilled Potato Chips

take a large potato, wash then slice thinly, spread butter over the top and bottom, and sprinkle with minced garlic and salt, wrap in aluminum and grill we grilled it for about 25 mins. they where gone in secs.. they are really good with sour cream or Tastefully Simples Sun-dried Tomato Veggie dip.