So there's been no time cooking and photographing fun new recipes. Although I am in need of a fancy low points weight watcher dessert to take to Grandma Linda's for Easter dinner. Any WW folk out there got a good one?
Enjoy What's Cooking Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
what's cooking wednesday
Happy What's cooking Wednesday all. Maya decided to have a repeat of this past weekend's up chuckage when we got home from work. So I've either been knee deep in laundry or glued to a sick baby girl, who really really really really needs to cuddle or the entire world will implode. For reals. I admit I was stressing about all that was not getting done around the house and then I leaned back on the couch with Maya cradled in my arms and thought -- eff it. It won't be too long before she doesn't "need" me to do this. So I decided to take advantage of it while I could.
So there's been no time cooking and photographing fun new recipes. Although I am in need of a fancy low points weight watcher dessert to take to Grandma Linda's for Easter dinner. Any WW folk out there got a good one?
Enjoy What's Cooking Wednesday!
So there's been no time cooking and photographing fun new recipes. Although I am in need of a fancy low points weight watcher dessert to take to Grandma Linda's for Easter dinner. Any WW folk out there got a good one?
Enjoy What's Cooking Wednesday!
Monday, March 29, 2010
and she's only seven
I'm not sure if I mentioned it, but over Christmas Grandma Sandi had her car stolen from the parking lot at her work. Luckily they only drove it down the mountain and abandoned it in an alley just a handful of km's from where the took it. She got it back, in one piece, but she was missing some change and Abby's riding helmet. For reals. They took a child's english style riding helmet. That was it. That was their big score..... that and $1.87. Since Abby had decided to take the winter session off, none of us gave the helmet another thought until this past week when riding lessons began again. Her old helmet no longer fit, so we borrowed one of the stable helmets and Grandma made plans to take Abby to pick out a new one this weekend.
Saturday afternoon Grandma Sandi arrived to pick up the girls while I was in the midst of getting the house in order for jammie movie night that evening and my visit with Karen that was planned for Sunday afternoon (thwarted once again by a sick child. Mine this time. Woke up puking at 2am. Fun times!! Our husbands figure the universe doesn't want us to meet.)
Abby and I were both in the back closet getting coats and shoes when Grandma Sandi says to me... You can come with us if you want Shan.
On my left hand side I hear a very quiet little... NO!
Believe me when I say it was less than whispered, but there was no mistaking the emphatic-ness of it, even at such a low volume. You could actually hear the exclamation point, it had become part of the word. I was more than a little surprised. I figured I must have heard her wrong. I stopped what I was doing and turned my head to look at her. Abby was ever so slightly moving her head back and forth, reaffirming what I thought I had heard, but even if I didn't, her face said it all. There my seven year old daughter, light of my life was giving me one serious case of the stink eye. The message was clear -- I don't care what you tell her. Make up an excuse, but you are not coming with us. Not. Coming. With. Us.
So I thanked Grandma Sandi for the invite, but suggested I would be cramping someone's style if I did tag along. Also there's a pretty good chance I would have thwarted Grandma Sandi's plan to purchase new cowboy boots for both girls (pink ones for Abby and baby blue for Maya), plus a riding crop that looks like a fairy wand and let's not forget the reason for the trip in the first place.... a riding helmet.
Yeah nobody wants the voice of reason tagging along on a shopping trip with Grandma, do they?
Saturday afternoon Grandma Sandi arrived to pick up the girls while I was in the midst of getting the house in order for jammie movie night that evening and my visit with Karen that was planned for Sunday afternoon (thwarted once again by a sick child. Mine this time. Woke up puking at 2am. Fun times!! Our husbands figure the universe doesn't want us to meet.)
Abby and I were both in the back closet getting coats and shoes when Grandma Sandi says to me... You can come with us if you want Shan.
On my left hand side I hear a very quiet little... NO!
Believe me when I say it was less than whispered, but there was no mistaking the emphatic-ness of it, even at such a low volume. You could actually hear the exclamation point, it had become part of the word. I was more than a little surprised. I figured I must have heard her wrong. I stopped what I was doing and turned my head to look at her. Abby was ever so slightly moving her head back and forth, reaffirming what I thought I had heard, but even if I didn't, her face said it all. There my seven year old daughter, light of my life was giving me one serious case of the stink eye. The message was clear -- I don't care what you tell her. Make up an excuse, but you are not coming with us. Not. Coming. With. Us.
So I thanked Grandma Sandi for the invite, but suggested I would be cramping someone's style if I did tag along. Also there's a pretty good chance I would have thwarted Grandma Sandi's plan to purchase new cowboy boots for both girls (pink ones for Abby and baby blue for Maya), plus a riding crop that looks like a fairy wand and let's not forget the reason for the trip in the first place.... a riding helmet.
Yeah nobody wants the voice of reason tagging along on a shopping trip with Grandma, do they?
Saturday, March 27, 2010
it seems that way when you're seven
Abby was having a small problem with a kid at school. Nothing major or earth shattering, but she wasn't happy with the way things were between her and this other child. Mike and I gave her some suggestions on how to handle the problem because we both felt this was something her and this child could (and should) work out together. On the way to the sitter's Mike and I were giving her a pep talk, because honestly this thing could be solved if Abby just spoke up for herself.
Me: So Abs, when you get to school you just tell Rebecca* that it's only fair if you take turns. You have to stick up for yourself and tell people what you want.
Abby: Okay.
Me: Because Rebecca is not the boss of you.
Abby: Well you're the boss of me. Daddy's the boss of me. The bus driver is the boss of me. The whole world is the boss of me.
*not her real name
Me: So Abs, when you get to school you just tell Rebecca* that it's only fair if you take turns. You have to stick up for yourself and tell people what you want.
Abby: Okay.
Me: Because Rebecca is not the boss of you.
Abby: Well you're the boss of me. Daddy's the boss of me. The bus driver is the boss of me. The whole world is the boss of me.
*not her real name
Friday, March 26, 2010
friday high five - chocolate
Well if we're friends on facebook (and if we aren't.... why aren't we already?) then you already now that I've hopped onto Mike's Weight Watchers bandwagon and have lost 13 pounds so far. Apparently off my ass, or at least that's what I've been told. And what a nice thing to hear, thanks!
So as you can imagine there's been a lot of things that have changed around here in regards to what I'm eating. Among other things there is a lot less chocolate. While I am a huge fan of chocolate I can't say I've missed it all that much. Which has really kind of surprised me. But if I was to partake of one today, here are my top five.....
1. KitKat, in all it's forms - original, chunky, caramel or peanut butter. Although I once saw a limited edition banana one that I took a pass on. Blech!
2. Mars - It's a good "diet" chocolate bar. And by that I mean it has less fat then most other chocolate bars.
3. Reese Whipped - Have you seen these? I've only seen then in the local Dollarama and I usually treat myself when I'm on a dollar store shopping spree. Chocolate and peanut butter, but the filling is like a Mars bar, so again less fat, still delicious.
4. Twix - I haven't had one in ages and ages, but it was always one of my favourites when I was a kid. And bonus you get two bars so you can share with a friend.... ha!
5. Coffee Crisp - my second pick when I'm picking through the girls Halloween buckets.
What's your favourite chocolate bar?
So as you can imagine there's been a lot of things that have changed around here in regards to what I'm eating. Among other things there is a lot less chocolate. While I am a huge fan of chocolate I can't say I've missed it all that much. Which has really kind of surprised me. But if I was to partake of one today, here are my top five.....
1. KitKat, in all it's forms - original, chunky, caramel or peanut butter. Although I once saw a limited edition banana one that I took a pass on. Blech!
2. Mars - It's a good "diet" chocolate bar. And by that I mean it has less fat then most other chocolate bars.
3. Reese Whipped - Have you seen these? I've only seen then in the local Dollarama and I usually treat myself when I'm on a dollar store shopping spree. Chocolate and peanut butter, but the filling is like a Mars bar, so again less fat, still delicious.
4. Twix - I haven't had one in ages and ages, but it was always one of my favourites when I was a kid. And bonus you get two bars so you can share with a friend.... ha!
5. Coffee Crisp - my second pick when I'm picking through the girls Halloween buckets.
What's your favourite chocolate bar?
Thursday, March 25, 2010
it's a trap
It occurred to me that while I'd told you about the leprechaun trap I had sitting in the center of my kitchen table I had yet to share a picture.
Isn't it the cutest thing ever?
The ladder on the side is to help the leprechaun get to the top of the hat, where if you look closely you'll notice "the bait". It's a little ball of yellow tissue paper -- aka a piece of gold. When the leprechaun gets to the top of the hat to grab the gold, he'll fall through to the body of the hat. At which point we're to grab him, put him in a jar and then force him to tell us where he hid his pot of gold. At least those were my instructions the first night Abby brought it home. She was going out for the evening with Mike and I was being left in charge of monitoring the trap.
Of course when she got home.....
Abby: Did I catch a leprechaun while I was out?
Me: Nope, you didn't.
Abby: I can't believe it. I really want to catch one.
Me: I don't think the odds are good. They are very hard to catch.
Abby: Well they are real you know! Janey and Tara both saw one. And they wouldn't lie to me Mom. They wouldn't!
Isn't it the cutest thing ever?
The ladder on the side is to help the leprechaun get to the top of the hat, where if you look closely you'll notice "the bait". It's a little ball of yellow tissue paper -- aka a piece of gold. When the leprechaun gets to the top of the hat to grab the gold, he'll fall through to the body of the hat. At which point we're to grab him, put him in a jar and then force him to tell us where he hid his pot of gold. At least those were my instructions the first night Abby brought it home. She was going out for the evening with Mike and I was being left in charge of monitoring the trap.
Of course when she got home.....
Abby: Did I catch a leprechaun while I was out?
Me: Nope, you didn't.
Abby: I can't believe it. I really want to catch one.
Me: I don't think the odds are good. They are very hard to catch.
Abby: Well they are real you know! Janey and Tara both saw one. And they wouldn't lie to me Mom. They wouldn't!
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
disney on ice
As in previous years Grandma Linda got us tickets to see Disney on Ice. This year she got one extra ticket, for MyPie. Disney on Ice has become somewhat of a tradition. A girl's day where we take in the show and then lunch or dinner depending on which show we see. This year we caught the 11am show on Saturday. Again we kept it a secret from the kids. Grandma Linda and I wondered how long it would take Abby to put the pieces together. This was her third trip to Disney on Ice, so you'd think she'd be a seasoned veteran.
So Grandma Linda suggested to Abby that perhaps we should have a girls day since we hadn't had one in quite some time. Abby thought it was a fabulous idea and asked if we could go to Swiss Chalet and to a movie. Maya was super excited about her first girls day invitation. When I was showering that morning she stuck her head in the bathroom to yell -- Mom! You're late for girls day.
So we head off to the show. Abby becomes concerned when Grandma missed the cut off for the movie theater, but we told her that perhaps we could find a theater downtown. Getting off the exit into the city was a huge Disney on Ice - Princess Classics billboard, which Abby took notice of, but it didn't register with her that we were going to see it. We parked the car in Grandma Linda's work lot, the same place Abby and Mike had parked when they caught the hockey game the week before. Something else Abby noticed, but didn't draw a connection from. Also Grandma Linda works with folks with special needs. The parking lot was apparently the meeting point for some clients that were taking in the show as well. They assumed Grandma Linda was there to escort them to the show and approached the car chattering about Disney on Ice. The conversation went right over Abby's head.
As we got closer to the arena, the crowds got larger and there were lots of little girls in princess dresses talking about Disney on Ice, Abby took no notice. I asked if she'd like to go into the arena and see what was going on, she said no, she just wanted to go to the movies. We convinced her we should check it out and when I pulled the tickets out of my purse she asked what they were for and I told her I didn't know. Finally inside Grandma Linda led both girls over to the lady selling programs and asked Abby if she knew why were there and just like last year she had no idea. Oh I laughed until my eyes watered. How does she not know every time?
I said to Mike just the other day that Maya is still one big question mark to me. I never know how she's going to react in any given situation. I thought she would enjoy the show, but that MyPie she likes to throw some curve balls just to keep you on your toes. Luckily she loved the show. Many times I looked over to see her in open mouthed amazement. We had great floor seats again this year. And it was super cute to see Maya waving so enthusiastically to the real life Tinkerbell and Ariel. She didn't like when the arena went black, but thank goodness for Grandmas and their willingness to buy those twirly light up things.
You know I think it's safe to say I enjoy Disney on Ice as much, if not more than the kids. I get excited because they are so excited about it. Also I think it goes back to my childhood and the trips to see the Ice Capades. Back when we were still a happy (in relative terms) family of four. Back before it all went pear shaped.
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to build the same kinds of memories with my kids. I know years from now we'll still be laughing about how Abby never had a clue were we going to see Disney on Ice, not even with the evidence right in front of her. Or how great Maya did on her very first girls day! A million thanks to Grandma Linda for so much more than just the tickets and a few souvenirs.
So Grandma Linda suggested to Abby that perhaps we should have a girls day since we hadn't had one in quite some time. Abby thought it was a fabulous idea and asked if we could go to Swiss Chalet and to a movie. Maya was super excited about her first girls day invitation. When I was showering that morning she stuck her head in the bathroom to yell -- Mom! You're late for girls day.
So we head off to the show. Abby becomes concerned when Grandma missed the cut off for the movie theater, but we told her that perhaps we could find a theater downtown. Getting off the exit into the city was a huge Disney on Ice - Princess Classics billboard, which Abby took notice of, but it didn't register with her that we were going to see it. We parked the car in Grandma Linda's work lot, the same place Abby and Mike had parked when they caught the hockey game the week before. Something else Abby noticed, but didn't draw a connection from. Also Grandma Linda works with folks with special needs. The parking lot was apparently the meeting point for some clients that were taking in the show as well. They assumed Grandma Linda was there to escort them to the show and approached the car chattering about Disney on Ice. The conversation went right over Abby's head.
As we got closer to the arena, the crowds got larger and there were lots of little girls in princess dresses talking about Disney on Ice, Abby took no notice. I asked if she'd like to go into the arena and see what was going on, she said no, she just wanted to go to the movies. We convinced her we should check it out and when I pulled the tickets out of my purse she asked what they were for and I told her I didn't know. Finally inside Grandma Linda led both girls over to the lady selling programs and asked Abby if she knew why were there and just like last year she had no idea. Oh I laughed until my eyes watered. How does she not know every time?
I said to Mike just the other day that Maya is still one big question mark to me. I never know how she's going to react in any given situation. I thought she would enjoy the show, but that MyPie she likes to throw some curve balls just to keep you on your toes. Luckily she loved the show. Many times I looked over to see her in open mouthed amazement. We had great floor seats again this year. And it was super cute to see Maya waving so enthusiastically to the real life Tinkerbell and Ariel. She didn't like when the arena went black, but thank goodness for Grandmas and their willingness to buy those twirly light up things.
You know I think it's safe to say I enjoy Disney on Ice as much, if not more than the kids. I get excited because they are so excited about it. Also I think it goes back to my childhood and the trips to see the Ice Capades. Back when we were still a happy (in relative terms) family of four. Back before it all went pear shaped.
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to build the same kinds of memories with my kids. I know years from now we'll still be laughing about how Abby never had a clue were we going to see Disney on Ice, not even with the evidence right in front of her. Or how great Maya did on her very first girls day! A million thanks to Grandma Linda for so much more than just the tickets and a few souvenirs.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
what's cooking wednesday - turkey burgers
Well I think it would be fairly obvious to longtime readers that my blogging mojo is eluding me. It's not a sensation I can say I enjoy, but here we are. I think I'm just finding life a bit overwhelming these days. Mike's time away from the family has increased exponentially in the past couple of weeks and I'm just finding it all a mite difficult keeping all the balls in the air. I am forever grateful for the little gifts, like Papa coming to take the girls to choir practice each week. Even though I could take them myself, I do appreciate the 30 minute break it allows me. Of course I always spend it unloading the dishwasher and tidying up, but still.....
The point of all this is, I'm trying. I am trying to get things back in order. Mike's schedule has quieted back down again for the next little bit. Although we both ended up at a meeting unexpectedly last night.... I'll fill you in on that later. But for now let's focus on what's cooking wednesday.
For the past few weeks our local grocery establishment has been sold out of our favourite chicken burgers. So I grabbed a package of ground chicken and figured I could make my own....
1 lb ground chicken or turkey
1 egg white
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 finely chopped garlic clove
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/8 tsp pepper
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Form into four equal sized patties and grill until cooked through.
Recipe Notes: Well I think we may never buy that box of chicken burgers again. One bite into these and Mike was raving about the taste. The girls wouldn't try them. I know, shocking, right? But that just means we get to have them for dinner again tomorrow night.
What is What's Cooking Wednesday and how can I play?
What's cooking Wednesday was born out of a desire to get out of that what's for dinner rut. Playing is easy, on Wednesday post a recipe that has been tried and tested by you and then pop over here and add your name to the Mr. Linky. When entering your name also add the name of the recipe in brackets and make sure you link to your What's Cooking Wednesday post and not just your blog's front page. *All front page links will be deleted!* Don't make me be a jerk. And don't forget to link back here, the home of What's Cooking Wednesday.
So for example I would write Shan (Speedy Chicken Stir Fry) in the name section. For the URL section I would post this: http://shanrev.blogspot.com/2007/10/whats-cooking-wednesday-speedy-chicken.html
I'll let you in on a little secret, my WCW recipes are almost never made on a Wednesday. So feel free to cook and photograph whenever you have time and join us posting on Wednesday
The point of all this is, I'm trying. I am trying to get things back in order. Mike's schedule has quieted back down again for the next little bit. Although we both ended up at a meeting unexpectedly last night.... I'll fill you in on that later. But for now let's focus on what's cooking wednesday.
For the past few weeks our local grocery establishment has been sold out of our favourite chicken burgers. So I grabbed a package of ground chicken and figured I could make my own....
1 lb ground chicken or turkey
1 egg white
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 finely chopped garlic clove
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/8 tsp pepper
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Form into four equal sized patties and grill until cooked through.
Recipe Notes: Well I think we may never buy that box of chicken burgers again. One bite into these and Mike was raving about the taste. The girls wouldn't try them. I know, shocking, right? But that just means we get to have them for dinner again tomorrow night.
What is What's Cooking Wednesday and how can I play?
What's cooking Wednesday was born out of a desire to get out of that what's for dinner rut. Playing is easy, on Wednesday post a recipe that has been tried and tested by you and then pop over here and add your name to the Mr. Linky. When entering your name also add the name of the recipe in brackets and make sure you link to your What's Cooking Wednesday post and not just your blog's front page. *All front page links will be deleted!* Don't make me be a jerk. And don't forget to link back here, the home of What's Cooking Wednesday.
So for example I would write Shan (Speedy Chicken Stir Fry) in the name section. For the URL section I would post this: http://shanrev.blogspot.com/2007/10/whats-cooking-wednesday-speedy-chicken.html
I'll let you in on a little secret, my WCW recipes are almost never made on a Wednesday. So feel free to cook and photograph whenever you have time and join us posting on Wednesday
Monday, March 22, 2010
life
Did anybody watch Life tonight? What an amazing show. ML and I were supposed to be getting our Just Dance on, but instead we were mesmerized by the amazing creatures we having living in this world while she helped me fold my laundry. Aren't good friends the best? Oh and we may have eaten a cookie or too.
It was wildly fascinating, although I have to say I prefer these types of shows be narrated by David Attenborough... no offense to The Oprah. I really have huge amounts of respect for the camera people who are out in the field capturing this awesome footage so I can see it from the comfort of my own couch... while in my jammies and eating cookies.
The second episode, being all about reptiles and amphibians was more than a little blech enduring at times, but even still I could not look away. Not even when that nest of snakes was slithering all over each other. And that is the biggest gathering of snakes in the world. Damn mating rituals.
Did you watch? What was your favourite part?
It was wildly fascinating, although I have to say I prefer these types of shows be narrated by David Attenborough... no offense to The Oprah. I really have huge amounts of respect for the camera people who are out in the field capturing this awesome footage so I can see it from the comfort of my own couch... while in my jammies and eating cookies.
The second episode, being all about reptiles and amphibians was more than a little blech enduring at times, but even still I could not look away. Not even when that nest of snakes was slithering all over each other. And that is the biggest gathering of snakes in the world. Damn mating rituals.
Did you watch? What was your favourite part?
Saturday, March 20, 2010
just how different is it
We were walking home from church Friday night after the ham supper when Abby says, out of nowhere......
Abby: I'm in grade two.
Me: Yeah, well I'm in grade a hundred.
Abby: No you aren't!
Me: You're right, I'm in grade 36.
Abby: There isn't a grade 36!!
Me: How do you know? There could be.
Abby: I live a different life from you, ya know!
Abby: I'm in grade two.
Me: Yeah, well I'm in grade a hundred.
Abby: No you aren't!
Me: You're right, I'm in grade 36.
Abby: There isn't a grade 36!!
Me: How do you know? There could be.
Abby: I live a different life from you, ya know!
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Friday, March 19, 2010
friday high five - making me smile
The five things making me smile today.....
1. That it's Friday! Looking forward to enjoying my weekend.
2. Disney on Ice tomorrow, folks. As in previous years that we're going is a surprise and will remain one until we get to the arena... or if Abby figures it all out before we get there. If you remember last year, we had her in the arena, in front of the souvenir table and she STILL didn't know why we were there!! And for the first time... Maya gets to go. She is going to freak out when she sees the show.
3. Speaking of Maya... tonight she actually talked to a man she didn't know at our church dinner. And let him help her put her shoe back on that had fallen off and landed under her chair. This is big! Huge!! She's just becoming so confident in social situations. Love it!!
4. I did not have to cook dinner tonight. A rare treat indeed these days.
5. Family game night (Disney Uno) with the girls, because Mike went out and did the grocery shopping AND he put it all away too!! AND he came in $20 under budget. Awesome!!
What's making you smile?
1. That it's Friday! Looking forward to enjoying my weekend.
2. Disney on Ice tomorrow, folks. As in previous years that we're going is a surprise and will remain one until we get to the arena... or if Abby figures it all out before we get there. If you remember last year, we had her in the arena, in front of the souvenir table and she STILL didn't know why we were there!! And for the first time... Maya gets to go. She is going to freak out when she sees the show.
3. Speaking of Maya... tonight she actually talked to a man she didn't know at our church dinner. And let him help her put her shoe back on that had fallen off and landed under her chair. This is big! Huge!! She's just becoming so confident in social situations. Love it!!
4. I did not have to cook dinner tonight. A rare treat indeed these days.
5. Family game night (Disney Uno) with the girls, because Mike went out and did the grocery shopping AND he put it all away too!! AND he came in $20 under budget. Awesome!!
What's making you smile?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
random
I've felt a little bit like a hamster on a wheel this past week or so. Mike had obligations that had him out of the house for seven nights in a row. And I know I've got it good when it comes to having a partner that helps out around here. I mean I know I complain about his seeming inability to throw the milk bag in the garbage, but really he does a good 50% of the work required to make this house look it's "best". The endless cycle of picking up, putting away, cooking, tidying, bath and bedtimes on my own really just started to get to me by day 5 or 6.
Mike has gout, a pretty bad case of it too. Apparently it's not uncommon to get gout when you've experienced a weight loss. Isn't that a kick in the pants? So he's been less than hobbling around here being zero help and a whole lot of extra work since he needed me to be his gopher. Not his fault, for sure, but still....
The search is over. MyPie is going to be in my cousin's wedding in the fall and just this evening the bride and I settled on her flower girl's dress. Yay! Big thanks to my Mom, who just loves a project. She did most of the legwork and found a great store, with extremely reasonable prices. She emailed me pictures of a smattering of dresses and luckily there was one that fit the bill. I was anticipating this being a tougher task since my cousin and her fiancee live in BC. I'm so happy and excited that it went so easy. The dress is adorable and I can't wait to see Maya in it.
Going to bed early tonight. Always say that, but never do it. Tonight's the night.
Mike has gout, a pretty bad case of it too. Apparently it's not uncommon to get gout when you've experienced a weight loss. Isn't that a kick in the pants? So he's been less than hobbling around here being zero help and a whole lot of extra work since he needed me to be his gopher. Not his fault, for sure, but still....
The search is over. MyPie is going to be in my cousin's wedding in the fall and just this evening the bride and I settled on her flower girl's dress. Yay! Big thanks to my Mom, who just loves a project. She did most of the legwork and found a great store, with extremely reasonable prices. She emailed me pictures of a smattering of dresses and luckily there was one that fit the bill. I was anticipating this being a tougher task since my cousin and her fiancee live in BC. I'm so happy and excited that it went so easy. The dress is adorable and I can't wait to see Maya in it.
Going to bed early tonight. Always say that, but never do it. Tonight's the night.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
what's cooking wednesday - ???
Well I cannot seem to put my hands on the recipe I was planning on posting tonight. So for now I'm going to pop up our old friend Mr. Linky and try to unearth it again tomorrow. Wish me luck.
What is What's Cooking Wednesday and how can I play?
What's cooking Wednesday was born out of a desire to get out of that what's for dinner rut. Playing is easy, on Wednesday post a recipe that has been tried and tested by you and then pop over here and add your name to the Mr. Linky. When entering your name also add the name of the recipe in brackets and make sure you link to your What's Cooking Wednesday post and not just your blog's front page. *All front page links will be deleted!* Don't make me be a jerk. And don't forget to link back here, the home of What's Cooking Wednesday.
So for example I would write Shan (Speedy Chicken Stir Fry) in the name section. For the URL section I would post this: http://shanrev.blogspot.com/2007/10/whats-cooking-wednesday-speedy-chicken.html
I'll let you in on a little secret, my WCW recipes are almost never made on a Wednesday. So feel free to cook and photograph whenever you have time and join us posting on Wednesday
What is What's Cooking Wednesday and how can I play?
What's cooking Wednesday was born out of a desire to get out of that what's for dinner rut. Playing is easy, on Wednesday post a recipe that has been tried and tested by you and then pop over here and add your name to the Mr. Linky. When entering your name also add the name of the recipe in brackets and make sure you link to your What's Cooking Wednesday post and not just your blog's front page. *All front page links will be deleted!* Don't make me be a jerk. And don't forget to link back here, the home of What's Cooking Wednesday.
So for example I would write Shan (Speedy Chicken Stir Fry) in the name section. For the URL section I would post this: http://shanrev.blogspot.com/2007/10/whats-cooking-wednesday-speedy-chicken.html
I'll let you in on a little secret, my WCW recipes are almost never made on a Wednesday. So feel free to cook and photograph whenever you have time and join us posting on Wednesday
Monday, March 15, 2010
almost
Oh we were so close. Thisclose. In a flurry of emails yesterday I finally managed to firm up plans to meet the fabulous Karen of Virtually There in the flesh. Those people who know me well, know that this was a big deal for me, for a lot of reasons -- 1. I've been calling Karen a friend for a good long time now and yet have never actually laid eyes on her in person. 2. And this could be the very biggest one.... I was going to be meeting her on my own.
It's no secret that Michael is my social security blanket. I am horrible at small talk if I don't know you. I am so shy that I know it comes across as stuck up and/or bitchy. It's not something I like of myself, but here we are. That being said, if you take a moment to get to know me, I like to think I'm a pretty kick ass friend to have.
So I extended the invitation to Karen and then, surprisingly, didn't have a panic attack. There was no hyperventilating, no moment of -- oh my God what have I done? I was actually very excited about our date. Her and I. Her girls and mine. And lunch.
I was even very low key about it with Mike, casually mentioning it over kitchen chores in a conversation that I immediately emailed to Karen.....
[email]
Funny story Mike was loading the dishwasher just a little bit ago and I was
getting dinner ready. I said to him... so Karen's coming over tomorrow.
Karen, who?
Karen from Ottawa.
His response to that... yeah right. [/end email]
When I explained to him that I was serious he stopped what he was doing to stare at me for a moment..... you know, he said, you sound pretty proud of yourself.
And I was. No doubt, between blogging, email, twitter and facebook Karen knows lots about me already (and I her). She could definitely hold her own with my jammie movie night girls. (which by the way Karen, if you want to hit up a jammie movie night before you head back home, you are more than welcome). All the awkward getting to know you stuff has long since been taken care of. The only part I was truly panicking over was the menu. I mean Karen is no slouch in the kitchen and I did not want to disappoint. I think I changed my mind about what to make a dozen times.
Alas it was all for naught. Poor Emily was not feeling the greatest this morning and as tempting as it was to say eff it and go ahead anyway.... Abby was the lone grown up amongst us, wisely suggesting it would be best to wait until Emily felt better. Good news is we're already working on rescheduling it. Here's hoping we manage to align our schedules soon.
It's no secret that Michael is my social security blanket. I am horrible at small talk if I don't know you. I am so shy that I know it comes across as stuck up and/or bitchy. It's not something I like of myself, but here we are. That being said, if you take a moment to get to know me, I like to think I'm a pretty kick ass friend to have.
So I extended the invitation to Karen and then, surprisingly, didn't have a panic attack. There was no hyperventilating, no moment of -- oh my God what have I done? I was actually very excited about our date. Her and I. Her girls and mine. And lunch.
I was even very low key about it with Mike, casually mentioning it over kitchen chores in a conversation that I immediately emailed to Karen.....
[email]
Funny story Mike was loading the dishwasher just a little bit ago and I was
getting dinner ready. I said to him... so Karen's coming over tomorrow.
Karen, who?
Karen from Ottawa.
His response to that... yeah right. [/end email]
When I explained to him that I was serious he stopped what he was doing to stare at me for a moment..... you know, he said, you sound pretty proud of yourself.
And I was. No doubt, between blogging, email, twitter and facebook Karen knows lots about me already (and I her). She could definitely hold her own with my jammie movie night girls. (which by the way Karen, if you want to hit up a jammie movie night before you head back home, you are more than welcome). All the awkward getting to know you stuff has long since been taken care of. The only part I was truly panicking over was the menu. I mean Karen is no slouch in the kitchen and I did not want to disappoint. I think I changed my mind about what to make a dozen times.
Alas it was all for naught. Poor Emily was not feeling the greatest this morning and as tempting as it was to say eff it and go ahead anyway.... Abby was the lone grown up amongst us, wisely suggesting it would be best to wait until Emily felt better. Good news is we're already working on rescheduling it. Here's hoping we manage to align our schedules soon.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
meet our guest
Mike and I talked not long ago about if he might like taking a stab at guest blogging, so please welcome Mr. Blogmother......
A little while back after joining Weight Watchers and experiencing some pretty good success, Shannon asked me if I might like to guest blog a bit about my experiences and struggles as an overweight person. I told her that I would think about it and get back to her...that leads us to now.
Basically I decided a few weeks back that although I have really never written anything outside of a classroom for grading purposes, this might be a good time to try my hand at it...I always figured that the things I was thinking to myself sounded fairly good in my head, so maybe I would be able to write them down and have them sound good in print form too. Time will tell. I also figured that if things didn't sound quite right, Shannon would let me know and set me on the right path to the world of guest blogging.
Here's the thing though...I don't really feel like writing about my past struggles with weight, or my recent success with losing it, not tonight anyway, what's really on my mind lately is Maple Leaf Gardens....I know, this thing just took a wicked right turn and no one saw it coming, not even me really! but the fact of the matter is that I miss that place, like you can't even imagine, like I miss Ricky, my Grandma, the old Fairgrounds,or the days when life was simpler, and this from a guy who's life was never very complicated as a child...not counting the weight issues, my parents divorce, or the fact that I never got the GT sno racer, or the hollow chocolate Super Bunny that I wanted so bad for Easter.
But before we get going, I will give you a bit of back story as to why I'm wanting to write about MLG right now. Wanting to go back there and see the old girl is nothing new to me, but I really longed for the good old days early last week when a friend of mine showed me his platinum tickets to the Air Canada Centre for last night's tilt between the Leafs and Edmonton, He said he was all set to call me and see if I wanted to go, but at the last minute had to give the tickets away due to a technicality with who could or could not go...secondly, a new friend of mine who writes a blog about the Leafs, dusted off his old press pass and was going down for the game last night as well.(btw he stopped here on his way home and gave me all his press notes that they are given before game time...this may sound boring to you but I found them quite interesting.) Then I started "you tubing" MLG last night and found some pretty cool footage from a guy who had access to the building last fall, the footage was a bit shaky but very haunting to me none the less. These things really got me thinking about the old days there so let's get on with the story.
My love of Maple Leaf Gardens, started when I was about 15 or so...up until them I had never been a fan of the Leafs, or of hockey in general. I played as a kid for a few years between the ages of about 7 to 10, but didn't understand or enjoy the game, I only got one goal in those years and for that I got a "my first goal" trophy that now resides in Abby's room on her dresser. Then one night, around 1985, or 86 on a night when there was nothing else to do, I parked myself in front of the TV and after finding nothing else to watch, found a Leaf game and watched the whole thing. From then on I was hooked. I can't remember who they played or what the final score was, but I do remember that Rick Vaive had 2 goals if memory serves me. That night started my love (and sometimes hate) affair with the blue and white.
At this point I feel I should let you know that long before I started to love MLG I did go there one time to an open practice...I don't remember much about that day, but I do remember watching the practice, and then throwing myself into a crowd of people and jamming my autograph book out for some massive guy to sign, not even knowing who it was. Several years later after becoming enamored with the leafs and hockey in general, I dug out that old autograph book and managed to make out the signature...Mark Messier....unbelievable, I meet Mark Messier at a time when the Edmonton Oilers were in their hey day, and didn't even know it. Thank God it didn't say Wayne Gretzky or I might have gone mental.
My first trip to a hockey game at MLG never even happened. You see, both my Uncle and my Dad worked at International Harvester, Dad put in 34 years there, he was the maintenance foreman and as a result he used to get free tickets to leaf games from time to time from the various suppliers he dealt with there. One time he got a pair and couldn't go so he asked my Uncle to take me. I was on cloud nine...only one problem, a friend of my Uncles who was in town from some other country wanted to go to the game so it was decided to give him the ticket and not me. Not long after that the chance to go again came around and my Uncle and I were off to the game!!! We had a great dinner at a steak house on Yonge Street whose name eludes me now, then we wandered over to the Gardens...on that night and every other time I went there, you could tell there was a buzz on the street outside, scalpers hollering, crowds of people shoving their way by you and of course the amazing smell of the world famous Toronto "street meat" I could tell this was going to be just as great a night as I had always imagined it would be....and it was a night I would never forget, not because the game was stellar, in fact I believe the Leafs lost 3-2 to the visitors, but because for the first time since becoming a Leafs fan I was there for a game in MLG.
I couldn't believe the size of the building, and how you had to lean your head way back just to see the top of the ceiling, it looked to me like it was 20 stories up! I remember feeling like we were really a part of something when you were there for an NHL game, from the booming organ cranking out music during the intermission, to the sound of Paul Morris as he announced the goals and penalties in that monotone voice that he was so famous for ( if you know who I am referring to you are all hearing it in your head now) and lastly to the surge of power felt throughout the building as they cranked up the lights just before they went live coast to coast on Hockey Night in Canada. I was amazed that the ice could be so bright! Even at 37 the memories of the games I went to still play vividly in my mind more often than you can imagine.
Ed - Well who knew Mr. Blogmother had so much to say? Thanks my dear Michael for taking over the controls tonight. It left me free to panic and obsess over my real life bloggy meet up with Karen tomorrow.
Ed - Well who knew Mr. Blogmother had so much to say? Thanks my dear Michael for taking over the controls tonight. It left me free to panic and obsess over my real life bloggy meet up with Karen tomorrow.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
never a dull moment
Leah recently asked me a very reasonable question in regards to Abby watching Grease.... did it open up too many cans of worms (sex/drugs/smoking/drinking references??) I keep debating letting Emily see it (she's allll about the singing and/or dancing movies).
This was something I turned over in my mind dozens of times long before she ever watched it because I love Grease. Really truly love Grease. I have seen it countless times myself. Heck Robin and I even hit up the theater to see it when it was re-released. I own the soundtrack on CD. I realize there's some stuff in it. They drink, they smoke and there are plenty of references to "making out". But I know Abby and I knew she would take very little notice of those things. She'd be all about the singing and the dancing. So as it turned out last week they showed Grease on YTV, a channel that gets a lot of play at our house and just happened to flip it on at the end. Apparently she'd been seeing the commercials for it all week and seeing the grand finale just made her really want to see the whole thing. So I let her.
So she's watched a gazillion times, sings the songs nonstop and makes us listen to the soundtrack every morning on the way to the sitters. And as I figured she seemed to pay no attention to the "less desirable" parts of the story. Still, Leah got me thinking... so I asked her.
Me: Hey Abs, did you have any questions about Grease?
Abby: What do you mean?
Me: Well anything you saw in the movie. Do you have any questions about any of it?
She's quiet for a moment while she thinks it over.
Abby: I have one question.
Me: Okay.
Abby: For my boyfriend.
Me: Your boyfriend?
Abby: Yeah Danny.
Me: Ummm, okay. What is it?
Abby: How'd he get to be so hot?
This was something I turned over in my mind dozens of times long before she ever watched it because I love Grease. Really truly love Grease. I have seen it countless times myself. Heck Robin and I even hit up the theater to see it when it was re-released. I own the soundtrack on CD. I realize there's some stuff in it. They drink, they smoke and there are plenty of references to "making out". But I know Abby and I knew she would take very little notice of those things. She'd be all about the singing and the dancing. So as it turned out last week they showed Grease on YTV, a channel that gets a lot of play at our house and just happened to flip it on at the end. Apparently she'd been seeing the commercials for it all week and seeing the grand finale just made her really want to see the whole thing. So I let her.
So she's watched a gazillion times, sings the songs nonstop and makes us listen to the soundtrack every morning on the way to the sitters. And as I figured she seemed to pay no attention to the "less desirable" parts of the story. Still, Leah got me thinking... so I asked her.
Me: Hey Abs, did you have any questions about Grease?
Abby: What do you mean?
Me: Well anything you saw in the movie. Do you have any questions about any of it?
She's quiet for a moment while she thinks it over.
Abby: I have one question.
Me: Okay.
Abby: For my boyfriend.
Me: Your boyfriend?
Abby: Yeah Danny.
Me: Ummm, okay. What is it?
Abby: How'd he get to be so hot?
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
maple syrup
Well it's that time of year again. When it warms up just a little bit and we all head outside and pretend it's already spring. Our neighbour around the corner had tapped his trees to make maple syrup, so we took the kids on a little stroll to get an up close look at the process.
I'm sorry to say that all our little stroll did was convince Mike we should tap the trees in our backyard and make some maple syrup ourselves. I can only hope he gets distracted by something shiny before he actually starts drilling holes in our trees.
I'm sorry to say that all our little stroll did was convince Mike we should tap the trees in our backyard and make some maple syrup ourselves. I can only hope he gets distracted by something shiny before he actually starts drilling holes in our trees.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
what's cooking wednesday - chocolate cake
For Mike's birthday I was missing some ingredients for my usual chocolate cake, so I whipped up this one. Thank you allrecipes.com, you saved my butt again.
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
- Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat by hand until smooth.
- Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
knowing me, knowing you - march
Well it's that time again.... time for that little monthly interview project that I started that I like to call knowing me, knowing you. Why not play along with us?
1. Do you play a musical instrument?
You know, I wish I did. Guitar would be my first choice followed closely by the piano. I have zero musical ability, but that doesn't stop me from singing all the time. In the privacy of my own home of course where only my family is subjected to the horror. Sure I could take lessons, but when would I find the time for that?
2. Do you have a set of every day dishes and a set of "good" dishes?
I have to say I've never been much of a good dish kinda girl. I've never lived in a house that had a separate formal dining room. Growing up we only had one set of dishes, a set we picked up piece by piece at the grocery store. I can still remember the display that was at the store across the street from our house. When Mike and I got married I picked out a relatively plain pattern of Denby china. I love my Denby. I don't think we've lost a single piece of if and you have to know that Mike is a guy that drops stuff. Lots of stuff. I won't tell you how many times I've had to restock the glassware. Thanks to a Christmas gift from Papa and Grandma Linda we do have a good set of china, that I try to remember to get out occasionally. I'm surprised at how much I've enjoyed having them. Makes those special occasions seem just a bit more special.
3. Chocolate milk or white?
White, always. As much as I love chocolate and I do so very much. I cannot stand chocolate milk. Blech.
4. What time do you usually head up to bed?
Usually around midnight. Although I am finding as I'm getting older, I really can't keep that pace up all week, 5:30 comes early yo. Perfect example, Mike and I had plans to watch a movie last Friday night, but I was out like a light on the couch by 9.
5. Do you hang your toilet paper over or under?
I actually rarely change the toilet paper roll. Maya seems to think it's her sole purpose in life to make sure the toilet paper roll gets changed and I am more than happy to leave that chore to her. Since she's four it's a total crap shoot which way she's going to put it in every time she does it. And I am completely fine with that.
So now the rules, they're pretty simple. Post your answers to these questions on your own blog in the next few days. Remember to link back here in your post and sign the Mr. Linky too, so we can all see what you have to say. Please make sure you link to your actual KMKY post and not your blog's front page. Any front page links will be deleted. And most importantly, have fun! Have suggestions for next months questions? Leave me a comment or send me an email and let me know.
1. Do you play a musical instrument?
You know, I wish I did. Guitar would be my first choice followed closely by the piano. I have zero musical ability, but that doesn't stop me from singing all the time. In the privacy of my own home of course where only my family is subjected to the horror. Sure I could take lessons, but when would I find the time for that?
2. Do you have a set of every day dishes and a set of "good" dishes?
I have to say I've never been much of a good dish kinda girl. I've never lived in a house that had a separate formal dining room. Growing up we only had one set of dishes, a set we picked up piece by piece at the grocery store. I can still remember the display that was at the store across the street from our house. When Mike and I got married I picked out a relatively plain pattern of Denby china. I love my Denby. I don't think we've lost a single piece of if and you have to know that Mike is a guy that drops stuff. Lots of stuff. I won't tell you how many times I've had to restock the glassware. Thanks to a Christmas gift from Papa and Grandma Linda we do have a good set of china, that I try to remember to get out occasionally. I'm surprised at how much I've enjoyed having them. Makes those special occasions seem just a bit more special.
3. Chocolate milk or white?
White, always. As much as I love chocolate and I do so very much. I cannot stand chocolate milk. Blech.
4. What time do you usually head up to bed?
Usually around midnight. Although I am finding as I'm getting older, I really can't keep that pace up all week, 5:30 comes early yo. Perfect example, Mike and I had plans to watch a movie last Friday night, but I was out like a light on the couch by 9.
5. Do you hang your toilet paper over or under?
I actually rarely change the toilet paper roll. Maya seems to think it's her sole purpose in life to make sure the toilet paper roll gets changed and I am more than happy to leave that chore to her. Since she's four it's a total crap shoot which way she's going to put it in every time she does it. And I am completely fine with that.
So now the rules, they're pretty simple. Post your answers to these questions on your own blog in the next few days. Remember to link back here in your post and sign the Mr. Linky too, so we can all see what you have to say. Please make sure you link to your actual KMKY post and not your blog's front page. Any front page links will be deleted. And most importantly, have fun! Have suggestions for next months questions? Leave me a comment or send me an email and let me know.
Friday, March 05, 2010
firday high five - making me smile
Today has been a pretty great day, overall. So for today's Friday High Five.....
Five things that are making me smile pretty big today.
1. Papa. I have said before we are firm believers in the "it takes a village to raise a child" theory. Mike and I are lucky to be geographically close to all of our parents and that they have all taken an active interest in the day to day raising of our kids. Today at school Abby's class was presenting that month's virtue assembly on the topic of honesty. Unfortunately I found out too late that her class would be presenting to get out of work to attend. Abby called me at work from school to ask me to please find Papa because it was very important that either Papa or I be there to see the assembly. Thank goodness it was an "either or" situation as this working Mama's heart was hurting enough that she had to miss it. So, Papa to the rescue. He made sure he was done with his work in enough time to head on over to the school and he even snapped some pics with his cellphone. He's a good man..... you really have no idea.
2. Michael, who was on his way to bed, but instead stayed up late and watched the recorded episode of The Office with me, which was so awesome because.......
3. The Office was super funny, yo. And I enjoy funny things so much more when I watch them with Mike. Please tell me you all watched The Office. Then tell me what your favourite part was. The breast feeding incident? The mold? The contract? Or just Jim being awesome and hawt through out the entire episode? (Heather did you watch? Tracy you need to catch up!)
4. Maya. Who has taken to say "Aww tartar sauce" every time she's annoyed with something or someone, so if you can imagine we hear that a lot around the ranch. So stinkin' cute I can't even stand it.
5. Abby. She watched Grease on YTV and immediately fell in love with the movie... oh and Danny Zuko. Apparently he's hawt, but not so much in the letterman sweater. She prefers him wearing his leather 'Tbird' jacket. So yeah, she's totally my daughter because she is right on the money with that one.
What's making you smile?
Five things that are making me smile pretty big today.
1. Papa. I have said before we are firm believers in the "it takes a village to raise a child" theory. Mike and I are lucky to be geographically close to all of our parents and that they have all taken an active interest in the day to day raising of our kids. Today at school Abby's class was presenting that month's virtue assembly on the topic of honesty. Unfortunately I found out too late that her class would be presenting to get out of work to attend. Abby called me at work from school to ask me to please find Papa because it was very important that either Papa or I be there to see the assembly. Thank goodness it was an "either or" situation as this working Mama's heart was hurting enough that she had to miss it. So, Papa to the rescue. He made sure he was done with his work in enough time to head on over to the school and he even snapped some pics with his cellphone. He's a good man..... you really have no idea.
2. Michael, who was on his way to bed, but instead stayed up late and watched the recorded episode of The Office with me, which was so awesome because.......
3. The Office was super funny, yo. And I enjoy funny things so much more when I watch them with Mike. Please tell me you all watched The Office. Then tell me what your favourite part was. The breast feeding incident? The mold? The contract? Or just Jim being awesome and hawt through out the entire episode? (Heather did you watch? Tracy you need to catch up!)
4. Maya. Who has taken to say "Aww tartar sauce" every time she's annoyed with something or someone, so if you can imagine we hear that a lot around the ranch. So stinkin' cute I can't even stand it.
5. Abby. She watched Grease on YTV and immediately fell in love with the movie... oh and Danny Zuko. Apparently he's hawt, but not so much in the letterman sweater. She prefers him wearing his leather 'Tbird' jacket. So yeah, she's totally my daughter because she is right on the money with that one.
What's making you smile?
Thursday, March 04, 2010
happy birthday baby
Well today is my Michael's birthday and in honour of this fine day I baked him a delicious chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting. I know what you're thinking... that Shanny is a pretty awesome wife... and you are exactly right to think that, but here's further proof. I gave up my date with my not so secret boyfriend Jim Halpert in honour of the birthday festivities. Yep, missed out on the brand new episode of The Office. That is true love right there folks. And now I'm off to bed... after I set the PVR to record Jim, Pam, Michael & Dwight... oh Angela, Nard-dog, Stanley, Phyliss, Creed, Erin, Oscar, Toby, The Temp and Meredith too. Oh and Darryl, how could I forget hardworking Darryl down in the warehouse?
Happy birthday Mike. I love you more every day. There isn't a single person I'd rather be taking this crazy adventure with.
Happy birthday Mike. I love you more every day. There isn't a single person I'd rather be taking this crazy adventure with.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
what's cooking wednesday - pulled pork
I love my slow cooker, but I have to admit I do not use it to it's full potential. And by that I mean I almost never use it ever. Really truly I only make roasts in it, but our red meat consumption has dropped considerably since Mike started weight watchers. So when I stumbled across this recipe in a cooking magazine I borrowed from my Dahleen, I knew I'd just have to try it. I mean chicken is great and all, but it was nice to have a little break from it.
tangy pulled pork sandwiches
1 pork tenderloin (1 lb)
1 cup ketchup
2 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
kaiser rolls, split
Cut the tenderloin in half and place in a 3 qt slow cooker. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper; pour over pork.
Cover and cook on low for 4 -5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat, shred with two forks. Return the to the slow cooker and heat through. Serve on rolls.
Recipe Notes: So this is not pulled pork that you would see in an authentic barbecue joint on a show like Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, but it was still pretty dang good if I do say so myself. I cooked the tenderloin from frozen, on high for about 5 hours. The only tiny change I made was to use dijon mustard since I didn't have any spicy brown mustard. Mike and I both loved this, can't wait to make it again.
What is What's Cooking Wednesday and how can I play?
What's cooking Wednesday was born out of a desire to get out of that what's for dinner rut. Playing is easy, on Wednesday post a recipe that has been tried and tested by you and then pop over here and add your name to the Mr. Linky. When entering your name also add the name of the recipe in brackets and make sure you link to your What's Cooking Wednesday post and not just your blog's front page. *All front page links will be deleted!* Don't make me be a jerk. And don't forget to link back here, the home of What's Cooking Wednesday.
So for example I would write Shan (Speedy Chicken Stir Fry) in the name section. For the URL section I would post this: http://shanrev.blogspot.com/2007/10/whats-cooking-wednesday-speedy-chicken.html
I'll let you in on a little secret, my WCW recipes are almost never made on a Wednesday. So feel free to cook and photograph whenever you have time and join us posting on Wednesday
tangy pulled pork sandwiches
1 pork tenderloin (1 lb)
1 cup ketchup
2 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
kaiser rolls, split
Cut the tenderloin in half and place in a 3 qt slow cooker. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper; pour over pork.
Cover and cook on low for 4 -5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat, shred with two forks. Return the to the slow cooker and heat through. Serve on rolls.
Recipe Notes: So this is not pulled pork that you would see in an authentic barbecue joint on a show like Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, but it was still pretty dang good if I do say so myself. I cooked the tenderloin from frozen, on high for about 5 hours. The only tiny change I made was to use dijon mustard since I didn't have any spicy brown mustard. Mike and I both loved this, can't wait to make it again.
What is What's Cooking Wednesday and how can I play?
What's cooking Wednesday was born out of a desire to get out of that what's for dinner rut. Playing is easy, on Wednesday post a recipe that has been tried and tested by you and then pop over here and add your name to the Mr. Linky. When entering your name also add the name of the recipe in brackets and make sure you link to your What's Cooking Wednesday post and not just your blog's front page. *All front page links will be deleted!* Don't make me be a jerk. And don't forget to link back here, the home of What's Cooking Wednesday.
So for example I would write Shan (Speedy Chicken Stir Fry) in the name section. For the URL section I would post this: http://shanrev.blogspot.com/2007/10/whats-cooking-wednesday-speedy-chicken.html
I'll let you in on a little secret, my WCW recipes are almost never made on a Wednesday. So feel free to cook and photograph whenever you have time and join us posting on Wednesday
