Here's My Pinterest Recipe Box Board!

Don't you love Pinterest for collecting new recipes? I sure do!

Now I have another resource for creating new meals and treats! (with photos)

Here's what's on my Recipe Box Board.

Source: alexandracooks.com via Rona on Pinterest

buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake!

Hubby's Tortilla Chips: A Family Favorite!

Charles always makes our tortilla chips. And I have to say they are way better than the ones in a bag! My husband learned from his mother and has been making them for years. He than taught Marcus who says he just knows when the chips are ready!

My husband cuts up corn tortillas in similar size triangle shapes, fries them in vegetable oil in a cast iron frying pan. He uses Guerrero Corn Tortillas. If we're at a Mexican market he'll purchase the handmade corn tortillas.

Once the oil is hot he'll place a few into the pan. Don't crowd them. Look for a brown color and crispy texture to develop around the edges before turning them over.

When they are golden brown he removes them from the oil onto a paper towel that's placed on a cooling rack. He also immediately seasons them with light dash of salt.

I have a habit of not waiting for them to cool off before enjoying them. He will either serve them with homemade guacamole or salsa. Marcus and I will also enjoy them plain. Delicious!

Menu Plan Monday ~ February 20, 2012

I took the weekend off from the Internet. My husband started his new work schedule as a Monday to Friday guy! It's been almost 5 years since he had a traditional schedule.

We had a great time, sleeping in, taking walks and shopping. I love hanging out with my husband!

hubby's homemade tortilla chips

Our son is turning 20 years old this Sunday! No more teens in our house!

Enough about my weekend now onto this week's menu plan. Thanks to Organizing Junkie for hosting Menu Plan Mondays.

Beef Fajitas, Homemade Guacamole and Tortilla Chips

Buffalo Chicken, Mixed Green Salad

Ham and Potato Casserole

Steaks, Salad

Sandwiches

My Thrift Store Finds ~ February 2012

A new thrift store, Epic Thrift, has opened up in our neighborhood! My husband and I decided to take a look this weekend.

We split up when we walked in. I headed to the women's clothes and he wanted to look at the furniture and household items.

I found lots of great tops but decided to stick with these 6 shirts and 2 scarves.

$26

My husband was hanging out in the furniture section talking to 2 men. They were discussing DIY techniques.

And the store is withing walking distance of our apartment. I'll definitely be back next month!

Eat Less Processed Foods and More Whole Foods! Great Advice for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Many doctors feel that there are chemicals in some foods that trigger the release of neurotransmitters heighten one's sensitivity to pain.

I'm continuing to notice a little less pain since following my healthier diet several months ago.

I added some chickpeas and green olives stuffed with blue cheese!

How Did You Enjoy "Downton Abbey" Season 2?

In case you've missed an episode or two of "Downton Abbey" on PBS you can still watch them online! I'm not going to spoil it for you.

It was so refreshing to watch a show that didn't have to result to low blows. And the writing, sets, costumes and acting were amazing! It's been a long time since I was this interested in a TV series!

I found myself counting the days till next Sunday! Now I have to wait till next year for Season 3. Bummer!

"I Like Hanging Out With My Husband" !

Big Daddy aka Charles, is now a Monday-Friday guy so I'm hanging out with my man this weekend!

See you on Monday!

Holly Robinson Peete, Formerly of "The Talk" and Rodney Peete Renew Vows: 17 Years of Marriage

I think it's so beautiful when married couple people celebrated their years of marriage by renewing the vows. It can be a huge celebration or just the 2 sitting on the couch. It's a blessing when the children are there to witness. There's so much negative news regarding marriage these days. Let's celebrate the positive!

After 17 years of marriage, Holly Robinson Peete and former NFL star Rodney Peete, renewed their vows on top of the Empire State Building.

A beautifully decorated tiered cake topped with flowers.

The Robinson-Peete family also celebrated their union as well. We did the same at our vow renewal. What a great looking family!

Wow! Holly has an amazing back! Doesn't she? The dress is gorgeous!

Holly and Rodney Robinson Peete walking down the aisle. We get to see the front of her dress. I love the beading. The dark purple flowers in the bouquet are lovely!
And hubby looks very handsome in his suit.

Ugh! Our Hallway Bathroom Toilet is Overflowing!

Oh my gosh! Our hallway bathroom toilet clogged up and overflowed into the hallway!

I immediately called the emergency maintenance person to report the incident!

Marcus and I cut the water off, mopped up all the water, threw away the bath mat and drain some of the water from the toilet. (I almost threw up)

The maintenance person told us that was smart of us to turn off the water. He did unclog the toilet successful.

Now I'm going to need a carpet cleaner to do the hallway. Ugh!

Kiana Starts Her New Job This Week! Congrats Kidlet!

Kiana, me, Charles, Marcus and Sock Monkey ~ December 2010

Kiana lived with us for almost a year after needing a temporary home. My husband and I grew to really care about her.

Even though she's grown and living on her own I do chat with her. She's always going to be a member of our family.

I can finally announce that Kiki aka Kiana has secured a job in a restaurant! Charles and I are very proud of her. We wish her the very best as she starts her job this week!

Man suffers heart attack at Heart Attack Grill - FOX5 Vegas - KVVU

Man suffers heart attack at Heart Attack Grill - FOX5 Vegas - KVVU

The Heart Attack Grill in downtown Las Vegas lived up to its name Saturday night, when a customer dining on a "triple bypass burger" suffered an apparent heart attack!

One meal, the "quadruple bypass burger" can easily exceed 8,000 calories. Yikes!

I don't know about you but I enjoy having a meal that is memorable but not like this! You may want to skip this restaurant during your visit to Las Vegas.