Well, not much is going on right now for me to write about. My parents were in town for the weekend and that was WONDERFUL! We had so much fun! My dad brought my boys a BB gun and a cross bow (suction cup darts) and a bow and arrow (real) and a bunch of targets. So, needless to say, Annie Oakley got out and hit the bull's eye--my boys (and my father) were quite impressed! Mom cooked all of my favorite meals (so my diet was put on hold) and we just had a great time talking and laughing. It was so good for my parents to get away and it was so good for us to have them! I think the most fun part about us moving is that when they come to visit we HAVE THEM for the entire day and evening. . .not just for a meal. I know the weekly meals and daily drops in are fun, but it has been fun to host them for a few days! (Gran'ma, it is your turn! I'm working on getting a professional to kidnap you and drop you off at our house!)
My travel dates are getting closer and closer! Hays is having trouble sleeping. . .he is just so excited to go get his brother! I'm working on where to stay in Rwanda and Ethiopia. I'm trying to gather items for the orphanage such as baby and children's Tylenol and other meds and formula. I want to give them a big box of things they need. I can't wait to go get my (our) boy! I actually felt him in my arms today. I felt what it would feel like to finally hold him and I cannot wait!
Below is a great chili recipe! We are supposed to get our first big snow tonight and for the next two days, so we've got the fire burning and the chili in the crock pot. Enjoy it!
Spicy Two Bean Chili
2 pounds ground beef (I have also made it with ground turkey)
3 large onions, chopped (I use 2)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans kidney beans, rinsed & drained (I use 3)
2 cans black beans, rinsed & drained (I use 3)
2 cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, do not drain
1 can chicken broth (14.5 ounces) (I use more b/c I use more beans)
½ cup lime juice
6 tablespoons cornmeal (make sure this gets stirred in well)
¼ cup chili powder
4 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon pepper
Cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, lime juice, cornmeal and seasonings (feel free to go easy on the seasonings if your kids don't like spicy. I didn't the first time and did the second time and the response was much better).
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until heated through.
Serve with rice (optional). Sprinkle with cheese (advised).
Also great reheated!!!
My travel dates are getting closer and closer! Hays is having trouble sleeping. . .he is just so excited to go get his brother! I'm working on where to stay in Rwanda and Ethiopia. I'm trying to gather items for the orphanage such as baby and children's Tylenol and other meds and formula. I want to give them a big box of things they need. I can't wait to go get my (our) boy! I actually felt him in my arms today. I felt what it would feel like to finally hold him and I cannot wait!
Below is a great chili recipe! We are supposed to get our first big snow tonight and for the next two days, so we've got the fire burning and the chili in the crock pot. Enjoy it!
Spicy Two Bean Chili
2 pounds ground beef (I have also made it with ground turkey)
3 large onions, chopped (I use 2)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans kidney beans, rinsed & drained (I use 3)
2 cans black beans, rinsed & drained (I use 3)
2 cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, do not drain
1 can chicken broth (14.5 ounces) (I use more b/c I use more beans)
½ cup lime juice
6 tablespoons cornmeal (make sure this gets stirred in well)
¼ cup chili powder
4 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon pepper
Cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, lime juice, cornmeal and seasonings (feel free to go easy on the seasonings if your kids don't like spicy. I didn't the first time and did the second time and the response was much better).
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until heated through.
Serve with rice (optional). Sprinkle with cheese (advised).
Also great reheated!!!
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