YUM!

I've gotten away from cooking lately and my family has had way too much take out. I've been making menus, looking through the grocery ads and starting to get back into a routine. This week was an abitious menu and I would have been fine if I didn't get sick. My cooking schedule was off! Tony did cook what we had just not the same menu I put together.
Problem: ingredients in the fridge that need to be used.
Solution: A wonderful potato hash with an egg, over-easy on top!
It was so delicious!!! I warmed a grill pan with a little olive oil and added a chopped green onion. Then a small baked potato (from dinner on Sunday) diced and an entire container of sliced mushrooms. I seasoned it with kosher salt, white pepper and a little sprinkling of red pepper flakes. Two handfuls of baby spinach was added at the end and just until it wilted. I orginally wanted to add a poached egg on top. But since I was new to poaching, my first attempt didn't work and I wasn't patient to practice again. Besides, my breakfast was almost ready. I quickly cooked the egg over easy and placed it on top. Again, can I tell you how delicious it was!!!!! The bonus: it wasn't in my planned menu! I love that when I'm cooking more and more, even my impromptu meals are GOOD!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

I was so excited to decorate these empty crystal light containers. After much procrastination:

Here they are ready for Valentine gift giving!

I love the tops of them.....cute punched out paper with a huge heart brad.

Special Thanks to my brother, Jean-Jacques....he saved these containers for me!

Just be forewarned, they hold A LOT of candy!!!!! It took over a medium bag of M&M's to fill ONE container! I opted for hershey's nuggets and mini reese's pb cups - and only filled them about 2/3's full. Next time, I'll be filling them with the appropriate sized cookies (homemade of course)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

KAZAN'S SKETCH #45

My first post for 2 Sketches 4 You (2S4Y)! I saw all the beautiful examples with their ribbons and bling. I did intend to go that direction, but my life with all boys won out! My second son will be using this card for a birthday party on Saturday.

I especially love the barbed wire edge on the card!
It was the first circle card I've made....thanks Kazan for getting me out of my comfort zone!

MOJO MADNESS #124

My 2nd Mojo post! (still working on procrastination!) I think I'll give this to my Mita....she'll turn 96 the day before Valentine's. I love the gem stones and the border punch I used.

Thanks Mojo for the ideas!

NO TIME TO CRAFT......APPARENTLY!

I always have grand intentions of being able to craft....especially during the kids break from school. Then my kids get home and we're even busier!!! Here are a few cards that I'm putting together for a little project (that I thought would be done for Christmas....oh well) I love this Christmas card, but I haven't been able to make those stinkin' leaves stick!!!!! I think I've given up on the card. That doesn't mean I still couldn't photograph it.....it really is cute!

A simple fall colored Thank You card.
A simple Halloween card......do we have a theme - SIMPLE!

Flowers and Paisley

Since the kids are in school, maybe I can get back to business!