April 26, 2010

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  Monday again? Why do they have to come so frequently?

  The weekend here sucked. We were all ready to take out the boat....didn't happen....rain, wind...blah!
  
  Now they say the week will be pretty, but come time for next weekend, more storms. GRRRRRR
  I told hubby, he is just going to have to try to rearrange his job schedule around the weather...work when it is crappy outside & take off some of the pretty days so we can get out on the water!

  I have been sick for the last several days. Allergies, sinus infection...ugh. I spent the first part of last week working outside. Then wham! Started with a horribly sore throat, then all went down hill after that.
  Now hubby must have been jealous that I had something that he didn't ...so he is now trying to come down with it too.

  I took a walk around the yard the other day with my camera. I had told my mom that I would take pictures for her of the lilacs as they begin their spring journey.

  

  
  Here's a few things that caught my eye....

   

  

  Lilac buds...

  

  
  weeds which have now been treated or pulled...
  I don't mind the flowering weeds though

  

  

  apple trees putting on their blooms

  

  

  I love the strangest things!

  

  

  

   

  

   

  

  

  my own little fairy village

  
  the lily of the valley is all coming up  & putting on its buds.

   

  It is amazing at already how differently the yard looks from the time these pictures were taken to this morning. After the rain, things are bloomed out even more!
  
  The turkeys have been moving around more. We are seeing them in our yard again just about every day.
  No signs of  Mr. Bear yet. Although that time is rapidly approaching. I did go out & buy some bear bells this year. I wore them last week as I worked out in the yard.

  I want to share this yummy recipe that I made for hubby & I a while back. I got it out of my Rachael Ray cookbook.
  It is very flavorful and not too bad for you!

  Chili Verde
  (makes 2 servings with leftovers or big seconds)

  2 tablespoons vegetable, sunflower or corn oil
  1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast or chicken breast  (I used turkey)
  2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  2 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot or Tabasco
  1 1/2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend, such as Montreal Seasoning by McCormick
  1 jalapeno, seeded & chopped
  3 cloves garlic, shopped
  1 small white onion, chopped
  1 small zucchini
  1 small yellow or green bell pepper, seeded
  12 tomatillos, husks removed
  2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
  1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained well
  Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack or smoked cheddar cheese for topping chili (optional) I used 2% cheddar
  2 scallions, chopped
  Corn chips,Tortilla dhips,  polenta chips or soy chips for dipping & scooping (optional) I used Blue Corn tortilla chips

  Heat a deep skillet over medium high heat.  Add oil and turkey. Season turkey with cumin, hot sauce and grill seasoning.
  Start to brown and crumble the turkey and add jalapeno, garlic, and onion to the pan.
  Chop and add zucchini and bell peppers as you work- chop and drop into the pan.
  Let the vegetables and turkey cook while you chop tomatillos.
  Stir in the tomatillos; add cilantro, thyme and beans, then cover the pot.
  Reduce the heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes, covered; remove the lid and cook another 3 to 5 minutes. adjust seasonings.
  Ladle chili verde into bowls. Top with cheese, if using, and chopped scallions. Serve with chips for dipping if desired.

  As Rachael would say....Yum-O!

   

  Alright my dear friends & family...I wish you all a good Monday & a great new week.
  I'll be coming around to visit with those of you who are here.

  
   

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