2012.02.28

Good Morning Sunshine

Blue Splash

I tried using natural light in the house to catch water splashing, I ended up outside in the snow and got this picture finally. Im not happy with the background and will try again.

Happy Valentines Day!

2011.10.02

So we tryed Lasagna Soup tonight and it was a hit Cale loved it Brooke loved it Andrea said it was a bit to spicy for her, I think it was the red pepper flakes! I used fresh oregano and broke up Lasagna noodles, this seemed to work just as well. I did not have ricotta so we just topped it off with some parmesan cheese and mozzerella!


I got the recipe from A farmgirls Dabbles! Please go take a look at her blog and see her wonderful picture and the story on Lasagna soup and you can also print the recipe right from her site!


Lasagna Soup 


2 tsp. olive oil
1-1/2 lbs. Italian sausage
3 c. chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. dried oregano 
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 T. tomato paste
1 28-oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes 
2 bay leaves
6 c. chicken stock
8 oz. mafalda or fusilli pasta
1/2 c. finely chopped fresh basil leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Top it off with some cheese :)

8 oz. ricotta
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
pinch of freshly ground pepper

2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking up into bite sized pieces, and brown for about 5 minutes. Add onions and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and stir well to incorporate. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the tomato paste turns a rusty brown color.

Add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and chicken stock. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add uncooked pasta and cook until al dente. Do not over cook or let soup simmer for a long period of time at this point, as the pasta will get mushy. Stir in basil and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Top with cheese.


Enjoy!

2011.09.23

A photo from todays shoot I did with my sister and her hubby! I got the Idea from Pink Paisley Photography, I fell in love with it and could not wait to try it out! Thanks Renee Duff and Ryley for helping me out!

2011.09.20

Tonight we tryed a new recipe...

Bacon Ranch Slowcooker Pasta!

It was very good the kids finished there plates and came back for seconds, and very simple! My picture did not work out so this is one from Kelly! Take a look at her site and find the Delicious recipe.. http://healthifiedkitchen.blogspot.com. I think I will have to try a few others from her site as well. Thanks Kelly!

2011.09.14

Today my baby turns 11! Wow time flys so I started looking at some old pictures and found this one of Dad and Andrea ..