Friday, June 25, 2010
Clear light of day
So my husband read my 2 am rant and asked if I needed a Midol or st. johns wart for my "ladies day" (that's from the everybody loves raymond episode.) Let me first state that the blog I was refering to is not someone I know in my real life...it is also not anyone I knew in my younger life. It is a random blog I came across one day...and I was tired of this blogger showing food, crafts and clothes she made and then CHARGING for the pattern or recipe. I apologize for my ranting...again it WAS 2am...and I am totally blaming "ladies day".
PMS ranting
It's 2 am and I am wide awake. Usually I have insomnia during Aug-May, I call it "school induced insomnia". Since it is the end of June, I am blaming the fact that I am on blogger at 2 frickin am on PMS!?
I have been particularly grouchy this week...maybe I notice it more because I am not taking it out on high school students. Emily even told me I have been talking to myself an awful lot this week. Sorry, it's how I deal; I mean better yell at myself than her. I have been so bad, I am remembering that Everybody Loves Raymond episode about PMS. I am almost that bad.
I have decided my biggest problem with blogging (besides consistency) is that I lack a VISION. What exactly is my blog suppose to be about? I am not sure, and that is why I don't post a lot.
I keep up with several blogs. Many of them are foodie/recipe blogs. SEVERAL of them are various crafty blogs and many are just friends/family blogs.
Do I want this to be a foodie blog? If so, then you have to try the rib recipe I made for dinner on Tuesday! But I didn't come up with the recipe, I found it online 2 summers ago and have been using it since. So I shouldn't post it-it's not my recipe.
I have been sewing and crafting up a storm these first weeks of summer vacation. I made a new bag, Emily an outfit for church, Brinley a dress, and have been working on two quilts. I plan on finishing my menu board and making Brinley a fourth of July dress. Should I show all of this? Here's the thing...I create for ME. I don't need other people to tell me how good it looks or blah blah. I did it to create something, I feel the accomplishment and it makes me feel good. If I post pictures I feel like I am bragging and that is not what I am after. I do not want my little corner of cyberspace to be a way for me to prove to the world how many "mommy projects" I get done in a day or week. Blogs like that turn me off, I find them nauseating and a little sad. It's like they are trying to convince themselves how idylic their life is...and hey it's not...life is hard...life is great...life is funny...but a lot of the time it is hard and I am just trying to get through. When you only read about how perfect other peoples are, it seems desperate. like lindsey lohan desperate...
My favorite blogs are ones that keep it real. So maybe that is my vision. Keepin it real. So here is my REALITY based summer review:
It has taken the entire month of June to get our above ground pool up! it sank on one side last year so this year we decided to put bricks under each pole. this lead to a leak because (we think) it put to much pressure on the seams. We filled it about 2/3 and then drained the darn thing to find the leak...never did. So we refilled it only to have one of the bricks slip and poke a big hole in the bottom. brad basically had to snorkle to put the patch on...then we moved the bricks out. So far it has held...I REALLY do NOT want to see our water bill.
So the pool has been up and the kids swimming away and I develop some weird reaction to the sun and sunscreen and have this rash all over. For the next week, if I go out, I have to wear long sleeves and a hat. My Dr put me on steroids and Brad made a few jokes about "roid rage". See if i just posted pictures of kids in the pool, smiling and happy, that doesn't tell the story. The real story is that above ground pools are a pain and now we can't get the chemicals right.
I have been particularly grouchy this week...maybe I notice it more because I am not taking it out on high school students. Emily even told me I have been talking to myself an awful lot this week. Sorry, it's how I deal; I mean better yell at myself than her. I have been so bad, I am remembering that Everybody Loves Raymond episode about PMS. I am almost that bad.
I have decided my biggest problem with blogging (besides consistency) is that I lack a VISION. What exactly is my blog suppose to be about? I am not sure, and that is why I don't post a lot.
I keep up with several blogs. Many of them are foodie/recipe blogs. SEVERAL of them are various crafty blogs and many are just friends/family blogs.
Do I want this to be a foodie blog? If so, then you have to try the rib recipe I made for dinner on Tuesday! But I didn't come up with the recipe, I found it online 2 summers ago and have been using it since. So I shouldn't post it-it's not my recipe.
I have been sewing and crafting up a storm these first weeks of summer vacation. I made a new bag, Emily an outfit for church, Brinley a dress, and have been working on two quilts. I plan on finishing my menu board and making Brinley a fourth of July dress. Should I show all of this? Here's the thing...I create for ME. I don't need other people to tell me how good it looks or blah blah. I did it to create something, I feel the accomplishment and it makes me feel good. If I post pictures I feel like I am bragging and that is not what I am after. I do not want my little corner of cyberspace to be a way for me to prove to the world how many "mommy projects" I get done in a day or week. Blogs like that turn me off, I find them nauseating and a little sad. It's like they are trying to convince themselves how idylic their life is...and hey it's not...life is hard...life is great...life is funny...but a lot of the time it is hard and I am just trying to get through. When you only read about how perfect other peoples are, it seems desperate. like lindsey lohan desperate...
My favorite blogs are ones that keep it real. So maybe that is my vision. Keepin it real. So here is my REALITY based summer review:
It has taken the entire month of June to get our above ground pool up! it sank on one side last year so this year we decided to put bricks under each pole. this lead to a leak because (we think) it put to much pressure on the seams. We filled it about 2/3 and then drained the darn thing to find the leak...never did. So we refilled it only to have one of the bricks slip and poke a big hole in the bottom. brad basically had to snorkle to put the patch on...then we moved the bricks out. So far it has held...I REALLY do NOT want to see our water bill.
So the pool has been up and the kids swimming away and I develop some weird reaction to the sun and sunscreen and have this rash all over. For the next week, if I go out, I have to wear long sleeves and a hat. My Dr put me on steroids and Brad made a few jokes about "roid rage". See if i just posted pictures of kids in the pool, smiling and happy, that doesn't tell the story. The real story is that above ground pools are a pain and now we can't get the chemicals right.
Friday, June 11, 2010
On My Mind
I have all of these things that I wanted to post and share, but haven't been able to do it. I felt like it was wrong to post all of our summer plans, when I never posted about the death of my father. So like the true coward I am, I just kept putting off posting at all. But here it goes. My dad passed away May 19th. All of his immediate family was there as he left this mortal existence and returned to his Heavenly Father's presence...where I know he was welcomed with open arms.
A few nights after his death, I remembered an incident when I was a teenager. I had gone to Deseret Book for something and came home with this picture of Jesus hugging someone and the caption reads, How great shall be your joy. The expression on Jesus's face is one of pure love. I remember showing this to my dad, and he just broke down in tears. (this was not the first time I saw him break down. My dad did cry, but would try to hide it by doing a snuffling, choking, heavy breathing sound...it never fooled anyone!) For some reason, this memory brought me such peace. My father knew in life who his Savior is, just as I know the Savior knows him.
I will always remember my dad as one of the kindest men. He wanted to be friends with everyone. (As a teen, this was a constant source of embarassment) He never judged anyone and accepted people as they were. I hope someday to be more like him.
Until We Meet Again....I love you
His Legacy.
Here is his obituary:
Richard R. Thomas POCATELLO - Richard R. Thomas, 76, passed away on May 19, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on April 7, 1934, the son of W. Milton and Millee Lewis Thomas. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1952.He married Claudia Adams in 1954. They were later divorced. He married Donna Wilson in August 1972. They had five children.The U.S. military was his career. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean War. Later, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Europe and Vietnam. He retired from the military in 1977. He worked at Defense Depot in Ogden until 1995. In his later years, he enjoyed the Greater Pocatello Senior Center. He enjoyed the dances, the fellowship and singing with the Silver Chords.Due to declining health, Richard has resided at Highland Hills Assisted Living Center for the last four months.He is survived by his wife, Donna; and five children, Michelle (Brad) Smith, Jacki (Keith) Moran, Stephanie (Jef) Hayes, Amber Thomas and Matthew Thomas; and 10 grandchildren, Alex, Jaydin, Madison, Bailey, Emily, Baylee, Kali, Gage, Ashlynne and Brinley. He was their Poppy. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Zachary and Kennedy Moran.A memorial service will be held Monday, May 24 at 11 a.m. at Downard Funeral Home, 241 North Garfield, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m., also at the funeral home.The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Highland Hills for care and friendship given to him. Also, the PMC surgical floor for the care given to Richard and the compassionate support to his family on that sad day.
Published in Idaho State Journal on May 21, 2010
A few nights after his death, I remembered an incident when I was a teenager. I had gone to Deseret Book for something and came home with this picture of Jesus hugging someone and the caption reads, How great shall be your joy. The expression on Jesus's face is one of pure love. I remember showing this to my dad, and he just broke down in tears. (this was not the first time I saw him break down. My dad did cry, but would try to hide it by doing a snuffling, choking, heavy breathing sound...it never fooled anyone!) For some reason, this memory brought me such peace. My father knew in life who his Savior is, just as I know the Savior knows him.
I will always remember my dad as one of the kindest men. He wanted to be friends with everyone. (As a teen, this was a constant source of embarassment) He never judged anyone and accepted people as they were. I hope someday to be more like him.
Until We Meet Again....I love you
His Legacy.taken one month before his death
Richard R. Thomas POCATELLO - Richard R. Thomas, 76, passed away on May 19, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on April 7, 1934, the son of W. Milton and Millee Lewis Thomas. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1952.He married Claudia Adams in 1954. They were later divorced. He married Donna Wilson in August 1972. They had five children.The U.S. military was his career. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean War. Later, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Europe and Vietnam. He retired from the military in 1977. He worked at Defense Depot in Ogden until 1995. In his later years, he enjoyed the Greater Pocatello Senior Center. He enjoyed the dances, the fellowship and singing with the Silver Chords.Due to declining health, Richard has resided at Highland Hills Assisted Living Center for the last four months.He is survived by his wife, Donna; and five children, Michelle (Brad) Smith, Jacki (Keith) Moran, Stephanie (Jef) Hayes, Amber Thomas and Matthew Thomas; and 10 grandchildren, Alex, Jaydin, Madison, Bailey, Emily, Baylee, Kali, Gage, Ashlynne and Brinley. He was their Poppy. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Zachary and Kennedy Moran.A memorial service will be held Monday, May 24 at 11 a.m. at Downard Funeral Home, 241 North Garfield, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m., also at the funeral home.The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Highland Hills for care and friendship given to him. Also, the PMC surgical floor for the care given to Richard and the compassionate support to his family on that sad day.
Published in Idaho State Journal on May 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Spring Break 2010
Last week was spring break. Mother Nature did not recieve the school district's schedule in time and did not cooperate. It was cold...Butt Cold! It snowed...a lot. We made the best of it. I personally completed 16 scrapbook layouts-from start to finish. AND finished two that I started months ago. That's a total of 18. I have been in a rut for MONTHS and it was good to get out of it! It makes me happy.
I had great plans to cook lots of yummy dishes...and finishing my twisty quilt top...but was in my scrappin' groove.
The girls and I went to the pool...a HUGE deal for me...I generally avoid places where high school students may be...especially in a swimsuit :) I made it 2 1/2 hours without a single, "Hi Mrs. Smith". Then in the locker room I got three. Oh well, the girls had a blast. Emily even went off the HIGH dive. I was pretty proud-especially since I have NEVER gone off the high dive. We went with the Curtis's and had a great time.
Thursday Brad was off and we went to Chuckee Cheese and spent 800 dollars on crappy pizza and cheap prizes. It was fun! Brad and Josh shot mummies. Erin has a funny picture on her blog; check it out.
The only thing Brinley wanted to do for Spring Break was go to the fish farm. Yes, I know it is not REAL fishing, but I have kids and I don't have the time or paitience to go REAL fishing. We had a blast and spent 300 dollars on fish that the kids wouldn't eat!
We also went to the Tooele Easter Egg Hunt. Brad "practiced" aggressive hunting with the girls before we left...even told them that the more eggs they find the more he will love them...didn't help. Out of thousands of eggs, my girls brought home a grand total of 7. Good thing we love them unconditionally.
I would have included pictures...but haven't downloaded and my camera is ALL the way upstairs. Next post will be picture heavy I promise.
Now it's back to work. (insert crying, wailing and knashing of teeth).
BUT only 9 weeks left!
Ya hear that Mother Nature....Tooele Co. School District gets out on June 3rd. I expect summer weather!
I had great plans to cook lots of yummy dishes...and finishing my twisty quilt top...but was in my scrappin' groove.
The girls and I went to the pool...a HUGE deal for me...I generally avoid places where high school students may be...especially in a swimsuit :) I made it 2 1/2 hours without a single, "Hi Mrs. Smith". Then in the locker room I got three. Oh well, the girls had a blast. Emily even went off the HIGH dive. I was pretty proud-especially since I have NEVER gone off the high dive. We went with the Curtis's and had a great time.
Thursday Brad was off and we went to Chuckee Cheese and spent 800 dollars on crappy pizza and cheap prizes. It was fun! Brad and Josh shot mummies. Erin has a funny picture on her blog; check it out.
The only thing Brinley wanted to do for Spring Break was go to the fish farm. Yes, I know it is not REAL fishing, but I have kids and I don't have the time or paitience to go REAL fishing. We had a blast and spent 300 dollars on fish that the kids wouldn't eat!
We also went to the Tooele Easter Egg Hunt. Brad "practiced" aggressive hunting with the girls before we left...even told them that the more eggs they find the more he will love them...didn't help. Out of thousands of eggs, my girls brought home a grand total of 7. Good thing we love them unconditionally.
I would have included pictures...but haven't downloaded and my camera is ALL the way upstairs. Next post will be picture heavy I promise.
Now it's back to work. (insert crying, wailing and knashing of teeth).
BUT only 9 weeks left!
Ya hear that Mother Nature....Tooele Co. School District gets out on June 3rd. I expect summer weather!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Catchin' Up
It's been a busy week or two at the Smith house. Last weekend we went to Idaho to visit my family. It was good to see my dad settled in his new home. Even though his health is failing, he was in good spirits! It was also good to see my mom taking care of him. We took both my mom and dad out for breakfast...at 8 am...because that's when my dad eats breakfast ;)
The people at my dad's rest home were very nice and accomidating of a wiggly four year old. aka Brinley Ruth Smith. One lady in particular made friends with Brin. Brin sat on her lap and they discussed clothing and dance moves, Brinley showed her several of her "tricks" (which are a series of jumps and twirls). The elderly lady would clap and tell her "how cute!" At this point in the story, I should mention that the lady is of Japanese decsent...and at one point I thought I overheard Brinley say, "hey your eyes go like this..." but I hoped with all my heart that I did not hear correctly! On our way back to mom's I mentioned what I "thought" I heard to Brad. He said, "Nope, I heard it too!" Guess we need to work on cultural differences in Family Home Evening!
Here is a picture I got of my dad and the girls.
It's hard to see your parents health deteriorate. I look at the man who was my provider, protector and advocate for 20 years. He seems so small and frail. It made me so sad to leave. It was hard. I was surprised at how bad I felt leaving him. For one moment, I wanted to live in Idaho so I could be closer. I hope this doesn't get back to my sister's or brother...but I know I am my dad's favorite. He is the one person I never have to TRY to impress, because he thinks I am "wonderful"...His "wonderful daughter, Michelle" That line is a HUGE joke in my family...but I treasure that knowledge and know that no mattter what he is always proud of me.
Later that day we met Brad's dad, Richard and Mindy for lunch...Brinley was so worn out she fell asleep at the table over her mac and cheese. Unfortunately I left my camera in the van, so I didn't get a picture.
I have been sticking to my resolution and trying new recipes. Here is my review of what I have made:
1. stuffed pork chops. I got this recipe from a simple and delicious magazine. I have always wanted to try stuffed chops, and this did not disappoint! It was yummy. Emily even ate the spinach stuffing! (Brin not so much)
2. Cranberry Bliss Bar. I found this copy-cat recipe two years ago on the web. It is a knock off of the cranberry bar starbuck's sells at christmas. OH MY!!! It was sooooo good. Its kind of like a blondie, with a lemony topping. I could have eaten the whole pan...but didn't since I am watching what I eat.
The people at my dad's rest home were very nice and accomidating of a wiggly four year old. aka Brinley Ruth Smith. One lady in particular made friends with Brin. Brin sat on her lap and they discussed clothing and dance moves, Brinley showed her several of her "tricks" (which are a series of jumps and twirls). The elderly lady would clap and tell her "how cute!" At this point in the story, I should mention that the lady is of Japanese decsent...and at one point I thought I overheard Brinley say, "hey your eyes go like this..." but I hoped with all my heart that I did not hear correctly! On our way back to mom's I mentioned what I "thought" I heard to Brad. He said, "Nope, I heard it too!" Guess we need to work on cultural differences in Family Home Evening!
Here is a picture I got of my dad and the girls.
It's hard to see your parents health deteriorate. I look at the man who was my provider, protector and advocate for 20 years. He seems so small and frail. It made me so sad to leave. It was hard. I was surprised at how bad I felt leaving him. For one moment, I wanted to live in Idaho so I could be closer. I hope this doesn't get back to my sister's or brother...but I know I am my dad's favorite. He is the one person I never have to TRY to impress, because he thinks I am "wonderful"...His "wonderful daughter, Michelle" That line is a HUGE joke in my family...but I treasure that knowledge and know that no mattter what he is always proud of me.Later that day we met Brad's dad, Richard and Mindy for lunch...Brinley was so worn out she fell asleep at the table over her mac and cheese. Unfortunately I left my camera in the van, so I didn't get a picture.
I have been sticking to my resolution and trying new recipes. Here is my review of what I have made:
1. stuffed pork chops. I got this recipe from a simple and delicious magazine. I have always wanted to try stuffed chops, and this did not disappoint! It was yummy. Emily even ate the spinach stuffing! (Brin not so much)
2. Cranberry Bliss Bar. I found this copy-cat recipe two years ago on the web. It is a knock off of the cranberry bar starbuck's sells at christmas. OH MY!!! It was sooooo good. Its kind of like a blondie, with a lemony topping. I could have eaten the whole pan...but didn't since I am watching what I eat.
3. An artichoke chicken dish from a Cuisine magazine. Brad really liked this, I thought it was ok. The recipe had honey in it and I am not a fan of sweet tasting chicken or meat. In my book, meat should be savory!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Teenagers and Chocolate Chip Cookies
On of the most common questions I get, is "how can you stand to teach teenagers", and to be honest I'm not sure how or why.. I just do. But today...today was one of those days...where I wanted to throw in the towel and just have a bunch of runny nosed 3rd graders!
I'll start with my Foods 1 class(es). The topic is FIBER. And we talk about what it does, how much we should have, and how to add more fiber. So the lab is Chocolate Chip Cookies (with half whole wheat flour for the FIBER) This naturally leads to much wailing and nashing of teeth, because "can't we just make regular cookies" and my favorite "I don't eat wheat". I tell them to buck up; it's one cup of whole wheat flour and get over it. ( i may have threatened that they can just read the chapter out of the book on fiber...there isn't one, but they shut up)
So everyone gets to work and one girl notices that the chocolate chips in the container are different colors. I tell her it's because I mix semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips together. I do this for two reasons: 1-I like the different chocolate flavors and textures in the same cookie. and 2-because in groups, half will like milk chocolate and the other half semi-sweet. this chocolate preference has been the cause of many fights in class, so to stop the bickering i just mix the two together. Well this girl does not like milk chocolate, she only wants semi-sweet and basically demands that I accomidate her. Needless to say this FROSTED MY COOKIES! I give her one of my up-down looks and tell her she can pick out the semi-sweet chips. And SHE DID! It took her over 30 minutes, her group was MAD. They didn't freakin' care- they just wanted their cookies.
Next is a girl who is allergic to chocolate. I have some butterscotch chips for her to use. I ask her what type of allergy it is. I mean is she going to go into anaphalactic shock...tummy trouble...what. She whispers that chocolate causes HORMONAL IMBALANCE. So I am thinking, yeah if you DON'T eat chocolate then your imbalanced...it kept that to myself
Now for Foods 2: One of the Utah State objectives is that they "plan, prepare, and evaluate a meal". Last week they planned, all of the groups did a fairly decent job. One group however wanted tuna fish sandwiches and oriental sautee'd mushrooms. I told them that menu didn't really "go" together...they were SOOO offended that I didn't like their idea. After all "you told us we could plan anything" and "we like mushrooms and tuna". Today they made their tuna and sautee'd mushrooms...and they didn't like it. It smelled DISGUSTING and looked worse. Then they wanted to take it to someone to eat and I said (ok yelled), "THAT IS NOT LEAVING THIS ROOM. I DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO THINK THAT I CAME UP WITH THAT! I have a rep to protect" This offended them as well, and being teenagers, their response was..." you let us make it".
So I am pondering how many credits do I need to teach elementary?!
I'll start with my Foods 1 class(es). The topic is FIBER. And we talk about what it does, how much we should have, and how to add more fiber. So the lab is Chocolate Chip Cookies (with half whole wheat flour for the FIBER) This naturally leads to much wailing and nashing of teeth, because "can't we just make regular cookies" and my favorite "I don't eat wheat". I tell them to buck up; it's one cup of whole wheat flour and get over it. ( i may have threatened that they can just read the chapter out of the book on fiber...there isn't one, but they shut up)
So everyone gets to work and one girl notices that the chocolate chips in the container are different colors. I tell her it's because I mix semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips together. I do this for two reasons: 1-I like the different chocolate flavors and textures in the same cookie. and 2-because in groups, half will like milk chocolate and the other half semi-sweet. this chocolate preference has been the cause of many fights in class, so to stop the bickering i just mix the two together. Well this girl does not like milk chocolate, she only wants semi-sweet and basically demands that I accomidate her. Needless to say this FROSTED MY COOKIES! I give her one of my up-down looks and tell her she can pick out the semi-sweet chips. And SHE DID! It took her over 30 minutes, her group was MAD. They didn't freakin' care- they just wanted their cookies.
Next is a girl who is allergic to chocolate. I have some butterscotch chips for her to use. I ask her what type of allergy it is. I mean is she going to go into anaphalactic shock...tummy trouble...what. She whispers that chocolate causes HORMONAL IMBALANCE. So I am thinking, yeah if you DON'T eat chocolate then your imbalanced...it kept that to myself
Now for Foods 2: One of the Utah State objectives is that they "plan, prepare, and evaluate a meal". Last week they planned, all of the groups did a fairly decent job. One group however wanted tuna fish sandwiches and oriental sautee'd mushrooms. I told them that menu didn't really "go" together...they were SOOO offended that I didn't like their idea. After all "you told us we could plan anything" and "we like mushrooms and tuna". Today they made their tuna and sautee'd mushrooms...and they didn't like it. It smelled DISGUSTING and looked worse. Then they wanted to take it to someone to eat and I said (ok yelled), "THAT IS NOT LEAVING THIS ROOM. I DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO THINK THAT I CAME UP WITH THAT! I have a rep to protect" This offended them as well, and being teenagers, their response was..." you let us make it".
So I am pondering how many credits do I need to teach elementary?!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
What's for Dinner?
One of my new years resolution (besides being a better blogger) is to try a new recipe every week. Here's the thing...I love recipes, I collect cookbooks, I love Food Network so much that one of Brinley's favorite shows is Everyday Italian (with Giada), I spend LOTS of time on several "foodie" websites and print reams of recipes...I can't help it. I read cookbooks like a novel. It facinates me, it calms me, and it motivates me. Guess it's no wonder I teach Foods! And since I teach Foods, people link me to "foodie" sites, email recipes and it seems to never end. In fact we had to buy a book case that would "hide" all my cookbooks because they were taking over the pantry and I was running out of room for actual food. Don't believe me...Here's 
the proof:
the proof:
Bookshelf #1 Bookshelf #2 what's left in the pantry
I have a problem and am looking for a support group. Cookbooks Anonymous: "Hello my name is Michelle and I love recipes"
Over Christams Break I was trying to organize and realized I never even use most of these. So my goal is one new recipe a week. Last week I even made 3 new recipes for dinner and one dessert. Here is what I made (last week):
1) Giada's Creamy Orzo - this was yummy. I didn't have cream so just used milk and it worked out.
2) Giada's Sage and Fontina Chicken Rolls- Fantastic! But time consuming.
3) A crockpot recipe for Italian Beef Sandwiches from Allrecipes.com- Yum-o. great with provolone and a crusty bun.
The dessert was mousse bars for the Curtis's Superbowl party. I liked the filling but wasn't crazy about the crust.
I'll keep you updated on all my attempts!
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