Our re-inspection is scheduled for Monday...we could potentially be living in OUR OWN HOME as soon as Monday night!
That is all. Keep your fingers crossed for us ;)
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Super Easy Crockpot Meal!
I'm not much of a crockpotter...this was actually my first foray into the world of crockpot cooking. And the result was a completely empty pot :)
I picked this up from another blog, and I'm ashamed to admit that I don't remember whose it was! I think it was called Salsa Chicken, but my attempt and a couple of additions led me to modify the name.
Creamy Salsa Chicken:
4 frozen chicken breasts
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup salsa
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 packet taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper
shredded cheese
extra salsa
Put frozen chicken, soup, salsa, green pepper, and seasonings into crockpot. Cook on low 5-7 hours (I think mine was more like 8 or so, but that's what work does to recipes).
Just before serving, mix in sour cream. Serve over rice with shredded cheese and extra salsa, if desired. The rice really absorbs a lot of the juices, and it was extremely delicious ;)
Changes/ideas for future:
~ serve with jalapenos on top
~ mix rice into crockpot and scoop into tortillas
~ add an onion
Other ideas? I'd love to hear them. And now that I know I'm capable of crockpotting, keep the (easy and simple) recipes coming my way!
I picked this up from another blog, and I'm ashamed to admit that I don't remember whose it was! I think it was called Salsa Chicken, but my attempt and a couple of additions led me to modify the name.
Creamy Salsa Chicken:
4 frozen chicken breasts
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup salsa
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 packet taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper
shredded cheese
extra salsa
Put frozen chicken, soup, salsa, green pepper, and seasonings into crockpot. Cook on low 5-7 hours (I think mine was more like 8 or so, but that's what work does to recipes).
Just before serving, mix in sour cream. Serve over rice with shredded cheese and extra salsa, if desired. The rice really absorbs a lot of the juices, and it was extremely delicious ;)
Changes/ideas for future:
~ serve with jalapenos on top
~ mix rice into crockpot and scoop into tortillas
~ add an onion
Other ideas? I'd love to hear them. And now that I know I'm capable of crockpotting, keep the (easy and simple) recipes coming my way!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Small updates
OK, so we're still not moved in yet. Getting antsy, frustrated, and worn out. We're so close, bust just not quite there. All of our stuff is moved in, practically everything we own (minus a few outfits, shoes, and a dog) is already in place. But we've got about one full day's worth of tiling left to do, and weekends are incredibly busy.
In other news, last week our new couches were delivered. Much smaller than our older ones (which are still in great condition if you're interested in buying them!), and fit much better in the space.
Here's the stock photo that I split up in the previous post:
The pillows that came with the furniture have just enough green in them...we'll stick with them for now. I guess our living room is more brown and green than any real blue (except the area rug).
The rug is there. I wish we could have gone with a larger version, but I'm happy enough for now. I'm still looking for the right curtains...but technically our living room is good to go.
I guess EVERYTHING is good to go, except for having full use of the shower, which is our setback right now. And for anyone who's done any tiling, you know it's just not an option to do a little bit at a time. It's a time-consuming project, a small space, and a whole lot of tedious attention.
As soon as that's done, we should finally be moving in to OUR home. I'm ready. And on a positive note, at the very least, we know we've added quite a bit of value to the house already. It was in such serious need of help that even just a fresh coat of paint was helpful, but some of our simple renovations thus far are well worth the time and heartache involved.
In other news, last week our new couches were delivered. Much smaller than our older ones (which are still in great condition if you're interested in buying them!), and fit much better in the space.
Here's the stock photo that I split up in the previous post:
The pillows that came with the furniture have just enough green in them...we'll stick with them for now. I guess our living room is more brown and green than any real blue (except the area rug).
The rug is there. I wish we could have gone with a larger version, but I'm happy enough for now. I'm still looking for the right curtains...but technically our living room is good to go.
I guess EVERYTHING is good to go, except for having full use of the shower, which is our setback right now. And for anyone who's done any tiling, you know it's just not an option to do a little bit at a time. It's a time-consuming project, a small space, and a whole lot of tedious attention.
As soon as that's done, we should finally be moving in to OUR home. I'm ready. And on a positive note, at the very least, we know we've added quite a bit of value to the house already. It was in such serious need of help that even just a fresh coat of paint was helpful, but some of our simple renovations thus far are well worth the time and heartache involved.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Long time no blog :)
Just a short, sweet intro back into blog-world. Haven't been here in over a month now! Lots of crazy to be shared at a later date.
Meanwhile, my very first ATTEMPT at some sort of design board. I swear by nothing :) But here's a glimpse of what we're going for in our living room:
Not my best work ever, but a start, nonetheless. Ready for another busy weekend ahead...
Meanwhile, my very first ATTEMPT at some sort of design board. I swear by nothing :) But here's a glimpse of what we're going for in our living room:
Not my best work ever, but a start, nonetheless. Ready for another busy weekend ahead...
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