the Life and times of the Musical Nomads...

Thursday, February 12, 2009

I love the Owls..........I LOVE OWLS!!! no idea why.....maybe it remends me of when I was izzy's age in the 70's....OWLS were big then too ...

I quiet night sewing and finishing Izabel's Valentines did'nt go as I planned .....BUT again a night at this house seldom follows the "plan" I had set out to accomplish. needless to say it went a bit sideways and upside down.....but thats life unexpected and always keeping you on your toes!!!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

photo.......how I love thee.................??????

how much do I love to snap snaperoo ? I can not put into words ...BUT I must admit sometimes I believe its not JUST taking the photos BUT also creating something with them that is my passion.

My HAPPY VALENTINES DAY Project 2009

Just keep sewing...just keep sewing....sewing sewing sewing.....

awwwww thread and fabric so many options so many wonderful ideas!!!!!
I am excited about jumping back into a hobby I have always loved since I was given my very first cute little pink sewing machine at age 7 .

so with a little energy and and a whole lot of thought of what cute little trinket I can conjure up OFF I GO TO the fabric store!!!

I crocheted some cute head bands as well .

here is sweet Izzy modeling the result !!!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Monday, January 26, 2009

mommy blues..............

sometimes it hits you like a on of bricks dumped on your head....the mommy blues.
they seem to just happen BOOOOOOOM!!! there you are and then jsut like that your a puddle of tears and no explaination, well .........it could have been the cereal commercial but you can't be sure. All you know is you start to feel a bit sad , you looka t your babies and you start to see them leaving home not calling dating driving
before you know it you have cottenelle dust all over you cheeks and eyelashes and a lump in your throat that would kill another human if it were able to break free from the confines of your neck at high velocity of super mommy emotion RPM's ANYONE.. who dared ask why you're crying. the mommy blues are evil little buggers, they not only apply to thoughts of your children OH NO...they have to start creeping into other family members as well, you suddenly think OH MY GOD!!! what if I DIE!!! and who will raise my babies!!! crazy hair on fire super geek invades your body you suddenly feel lost and start to think of who your husband would "HOOK" up with THAT A-HOLE how could he , you are not even cold in the grave and there he stands with bigboob betty that Tart!! oh BE AFFRAID be very Affraid of the MOMMY BLUES... they can be taken down a notch but you have to be vigilant STRONG!!! you must run fast through the steps or there is no stopping them , realize they have taken over.....grab your kids and head for the fridge as fast as you can....make somekind of icecream treat and sit and eat all together the laughter from your childrens mouths will slowly but surely kill those blues bandits in fact childrens laughter can cure many ills
life is beautiful!!! all its stops along the way are lessons and ones I LOVE TO learn .

RECIPYS , YUMMY ...easy ...Inexpensive ....

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes (Idaho or Yukon gold)
1 cup chopped onion
3 pound pork roast, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt
Directions
Arrange potatoes and onion in bottom of slow cooker. Place pork on top of potatoes and onion. Spread garlic all over pork.
In a medium bowl, whisk together water, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, mustard, black pepper and salt. Pour mixture over pork.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Slice pork crosswise into thin slices and serve 12 ounces for this meal. Serve with all of potatoes, onions, and sauce
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Salmon Steaks with Ginger

Prep: 5 min, Cook: 10 min.
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
2 Tbs. sesame oil
4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
8 slices lime
Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add salmon and dot with half the butter mixture. Cook about 5 minutes or until browned on one side. Turn, dot with remaining butter and cook another 4-5 minutes until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Garnish with lime slices.

Per serving: calories 487, fat 23.6g, 45% calories from fat, cholesterol 181mg, protein 63.7g, carbohydrates 1.9g, fiber 0.5g, sugar 0.6g, sodium 367mg, diet points 12.1.Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.1, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 3.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 9.5
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Almond Dijon Baked Chicken
Prep: 5 min, Cook: 20 min.
4 boneless skinless chicken breast fillets
2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. mayonnaise
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken in a lightly greased baking pan. Blend mustard and mayo together and spread on top of chicken. Top with almonds. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked.

Per serving: calories 351, fat 16.6g, 43% calories from fat, cholesterol 110mg, protein 45.7g, carbohydrates 4.0g, fiber 2.0g, sugar 1.1g, sodium 220mg, diet points 8.5.Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.5, Fat: 2.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 5.5

ALFREDO sauce
this sauce can be mixed with just pasta OR
kick it up with cooked chicken or shrimp!
Alfredo Sauce:
1 pint heavy cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Freshly cracked black pepper
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
To prepare alfredo sauce: Heat heavy cream over low-medium heat in a deep saute pan. Add butter and whisk gently to melt. Sprinkle in cheese and stir to incorporate. Season with freshly cracked black pepper. In a large stockpot, cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Quickly drain the pasta and add it to the saute pan, gently toss the noodles to coat in the alfredo. Transfer pasta to a warm serving bowl. Top with more grated cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Facts That Can't Be Ignored...

- The average parent spends 38.5 minutes per week in meaningful conversation with their children. (A.C. Nielsen Co.)

- Family dinners are more important than play, story time and other family events in the development of vocabulary of younger children. (Harvard Research, 1996)

- Frequent family meals are associated with a lower risk of smoking, drinking and using marijuana; with a lower incidence of depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts; and with better grades in 11 to 18 year olds. (Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 2004.)

- Adolescent girls who have frequent family meals, and a positive atmosphere during those meals, are less likely to have eating disorders. (University of Minnesota, 2004)