Update On Meadow

Thanks to everyone that left concerned comments and emailed me to ask about Meadow.  Following Saturday's "Oreo incident", I'm pretty sure that I don't want to see those yummy cookies for a while.

Long story short, Meadow is absolutely fine.

She was force fed hydrogen peroxide multiple times and has an iron stomach.  No pukies...quite unlike her mom...who is STILL dealing with an upset tummy.

Tuesdays At The Table - Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats

Happy Tuesday, ladies!  Did everyone have Monday off?  I hope so - almost everyone I've come across stayed up late to watch the Golden Globes!

Ladies, I'm going to be honest...I'm cheating this week.  Instead of a new recipe, I'm sharing (or re-sharing) my favorite rice crispy treat recipe.  It was the first recipe I ever shared - so a good portion of you have never seen it.  Plus, I'm sick and just thinking about food at the moment brings on a new wave of nausea.

Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats

1 package Butterscotch chips (11.75 oz, I believe)
1 heaping cup of Peanut Butter (your choice!)
6 cups Rice Crispies

In a microwave safe bowl, slowly melt your butterscotch chips. Once nice and melted (no bumps), mix in your peanut butter.

Then slowly add your rice crispies. Your last addition will mean a little bit of a work out.  Turn out into a lightly greased 9x11 pan and refrigerate for an hour or until set.

Cut into bars and enjoy!

*Note: While you may be tempted to use low-fat peanut butter... I advise against it. The consistency changes. Use the good stuff and ENJOY!*

What's cooking in your kitchen?

The Oreo Incident

We're in the midst of what I'm already calling the Oreo incident. 

I'm waiting patiently (kinda) for Meadow to puke.  You see, Meadow is a stress eater.  She HATES car rides.  And, unfortunately, her life includes a fair share of car rides right now. 

The little bugger somehow shimmied out of her car harness, found the package of peanut butter Oreos that I not only forgot to bring into the house - but totally forgot I bought as well, and ate 2/3 of the package before I smelled peanut butter and had a chance to pull the car over.

So, Meadow has been force fed about a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide.  That is SUPPOSED to make her puke. 

No puking yet...and I'm guessing...no sleep for me tonight.

Tuesdays At The Table - Spinach Ravioli

Happy Tuesday, ladies!  I hope all of you in the south got a snow day and a little fun outside playing.  :-)  The storm is heading this way - and I'm hoping for a snow day too.

This week I'm sharing my spinach ravioli.  I had them for dinner.  So good!

Spinach Ravioli

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 eggs
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oil
Lukewarm water

Sift flour into bowl; make a well in center. Add eggs, salt, oil and 3 tablespoons water; mix well and form smooth dough ball. A little more water may be needed for proper consistency. Put ball into bowl; cover and let stand 10 minutes.

Divide dough into 2 portions; place 1 on well-floured board and roll with well-floured rolling pin until dough frequently and gently stretch with fingertips. Cut into strips 2-inches wide with knife (or do circles with a small cookie cutter). Place 1 teaspoon spinach filling at 2-inch intervals on one strip. Lay second strip of dough over filling. With fingers gently press around each mound to seal in filling. Cut between mounds with knife. Cook in boiling water 15 minutes. Heat spaghetti sauce of choice; add ravioli, tossing gently to coat them with sauce.

Spinach Filling:

1 cup ricotta
1 egg yolk
10 oz pkg frozen spinach, drained and thawed or 1 1/2 cups fresh, cooked
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Combine ingredients to make filling.

What's cooking in your kitchen?

"Sock" It To Me

I'm working on these puppies...  Someday, they WILL be socks.  :-)

Through the holidays, Kirstren declared that she'd be knitting her first pair of socks, come January.  And now that time has arrived, and like a good little follower (heeheehee), I joined in.  More pics to follow as the project progresses.  :-)

Are you working on any craft projects?  Have any sock knitting words of wisdom for us?

Tuesdays At The Table - Inside Out Turkey Burgers

Happy Tuesday, ladies!  It's back to work I go...and I'm just not feeling it.  I'm going.  But I'm not happy.  Maybe in a day or two I'll be happier to be in the office.

This week I'm sharing a recipe I originally saw on Rachel Ray, but I've changed it so much that it doesn't resemble her recipe anymore...except the basic concept.  I love a good turkey burger!

Inside Out Turker Burgers

1/2 cup Sauted onions
1½-2 lbs. ground turkey
Salt/pepper
2 t. brown mustard
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup shredded cheese

Season meat with salt and pepper and add mustard, mix well. Divide into 4 equal parts. Form patty and make well in the middle. Fill with onions, BBQ sauce and and 1 T. of cheese. Form burger around filling. Drizzle oil in skillet and add burgers. Cook 2 minutes on each side on medium high. Reduce heat to medium low and cook burgers 7-8 minutes longer, turning occasionally. Do not press down on burger during cooking.


What's cooking in your kitchen?

New Years Resolutions

Happy New Year!! 

I'm going to tell you a secret - I HATE making New Year's resolutions.  Somehow, I feel compelled to make the same resolutions every year. 

I'll work less.
I'll drink more water.
I'll actually go on vacation.
I'll give to charity; do all sorts of fun stuff; cut out the stress in my life.

None of that actually happens.  Fine.  I drink more water...but everything else is vastly unsuccessful.

I don't think I'm going to make any New Years resolutions this year.

How about you?