Season with salt and pepper and grill…
Blanch string beans…
Grill with salt, pepper, olive oil and minced garlic…
My family loves my smothered potatoes. I’m trying to ease them into eating them a healthier way. I used gold potatoes this time and they were great! Trying red potatoes next.
And here it is! All finished!
“A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears.“ Anne Roiphe
“People are like stained – glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.“ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
“There is no definition of beauty, but when you can see someone’s spirit coming through, something unexplainable, that’s beautiful to me.“ Liv Tyler
“Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.“ John Ray
“Beauty is only temporary, but your mind lasts you a lifetime.“ Alicia Machado
Wearing: New Romantics Free People Dress, Gucci Booties, Chanel bag.
I had the busiest most craziest weekend ever. It was the type of weekend that made me stop and think how devastated I’d be if I were to lose someone I love. To top that off I drop my 7 year old daughter off at school and there is a police officer at the gate. I felt that she would be safer, but is this really what the world has come too. This is why I’ve started cherishing each day and each moment and living my life the way I see fit. Enjoy your day.
unpack…
amazed…
I’m going wherever they go…
No one can kill our vibe…CHEERS!!!!!!
party over here…
Woke up to the New Year feeling like I have everything I need with me…so I RELAXED! Have a great weekend everyone.
For New Year’s Eve instead of buying a new dress just to say I wore a new dress, I pulled this vintage dress out, dusted it off and it felt like new.
Hope you all had a wonderful time on New Years Eve!
FIREWORKS
When they sleep I sometimes update…
Wore this to grab dinner a couple months back…
One of my favorite cards I received this year (I save all my cards)…
Tea party with my girls…
no matter the time of year, I love the beach…
she gets excited for the smallest things…makes me smile always…
snapshot on my way from church…
one of my favorite cousins took this pic…
who runs the world…GIRLS…
We only have 1 more day until 2013. This was a great year for me. I have one request for all of my readers and that is for you to appreciate the treasures in your life. Give credit to your loved ones by letting them know how much they mean to you. Thank you guys for your continued support. I really appreciate it. May God give you all your hearts desires for the new year to come!!!!
Tortillas Toppings Salsa
Masa 2 Chicken breasts, poached, skin removed and shredded Onions
Season salt Season salt, cumin, pepper, paprika, salt, garlic powder Cilantro
Paprika Tomatoes
Vegetable oil
Season generously…
Season water with salt. Place chicken in water and boil with garlic cloves, onions, bell peppers.
Next you make your fresh salsa. Cilantro, onions and tomatoes with a dash of salt and pepper…
Season your masa with season salt and paprika and let sit for 5 minutes. Next, pinch off pieces of dough to make 1 inch balls.
Next get your tortilla presser and cut a zip lock bag in half so the masa wont stick to the presser, flatten them into about 4 inches in diameter….
Cook the masa in the pan with oil on high heat for 25 to 30 seconds a side, turning once. Fry each tortilla until it puffs, about 1 minute. Drain after.
Top the masa with the chicken, salsa and a little hot sauce and there you have it, Salbutes!
Every Christmas I normally cook, but this year I decided to switch things up. I made a small dinner (no leftovers) Christmas Eve, and went out to dinner Christmas night. This was the first time I did this and it was quite a treat. I enjoyed myself and didn’t have the big clean up like I normally do. I think this might be our new tradition.
My husband snapped some pics of what I wore.
Wearing: Free People Dress, Spanx Tights, Ysl Heels.
Sometimes I’m brave when I’m scared,
I love life because I’ve lost someone that was important to me and was left alone,
I have compassion because when everyone else judged me, someone showed me compassion and that’s what got me through,
I forgive because my mom forgave me when I disappointed her,
I love unconditionally because that’s how God loves me even though I sometimes neglect Him…
Wore this dress out to dinner Friday night.
Salmon salad…
Shrimp salad…
Been eating out all week. The couple times I did eat at home, I had salad. I’m making a Belizean dish for you next week. Have a great weekend.
My husband has been practicing on being more spontaneous. He’s good at surprising me with gifts, but what he’s not real good with is being free. Well that has changed. He came home and said we are going to a Christmas party last night. I jumped up with joy, threw this on and had a great time among the crowd with my husband.
Have a great day!
