Sunday, February 22, 2015

This and that

Burr it's chilly out today.
-15*, but bright and sunny.
I'll take the cold over snow any day of the week so I'm not complaining.

I have found the most amazing seasoning. It's called Slap Ya Mama. If you like a little zip with your food you should try it. I got it at wally world, so you can probably find some at your local store too or order it online from the companies website. I use it on just about everything. From baked taters, pizza, steamed veggies and even tuna salad. YUM!! Speaking of baked taters, I have a new favorite way to cook them. Wash and scrub them up like you'd normally do, prick with a knife a few times, rub olive oil on the skin and sprinkle on some salt or some slap ya mama! Bake in the oven at 450* until done. The skin will be crispy and delicious!

Another good recipe to pass on is the banana bread one I've recently found. It's not just a good recipe though it makes the BEST banana bread I've ever had.
1/2c butter softened, 1/2 c sugar, 1/2 c brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1t vanilla, 1/2 c sour cream, 2 c flour, 3t baking powder and 1/2t salt. Nuts are optional. I used chopped pecans about 3/4c.

Cream your butter and sugars. Add vanilla, eggs, then sour cream. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Then your nuts
Grease your pans. Bake at 350* for 50-55 min. Makes 2 loaves.

In other non food related news:

Chyann has decided not to go to the prom this year. She says the hype of prom is fun - shopping for the dress, accessories and getting all dolled up but the actual prom itself is boring. I say ok, so go to the after prom party. She says they are roller skating again this year and skating is not her cup of tea. Well alrighty then, no prom.

The ACT's are coming up for her too. The emphasis that is placed on that test blows my mind.

We are going to go on a few college tours this spring, which should be fun.

Caden has a basketball tourney today. There is only one left after this one for the season and both happen to be in towns that are nearby, which is a nice change.  

Have a good week!




5 comments:

Anonymous said...

hiho!!

Nicole said...

The ACT sucks :). I took it twice... the second time my parents made me... the first time I'm pretty sure my parents would have disowned me if I hadn't. ha!

I can't believe she doesn't want to go to prom. I bet she'd change her mind if she had a date?

How big is the town you live in?

Nicole said...

The ACT sucks :). I took it twice... the second time my parents made me... the first time I'm pretty sure my parents would have disowned me if I hadn't. ha!

I can't believe she doesn't want to go to prom. I bet she'd change her mind if she had a date?

How big is the town you live in?

Nikker said...

-15?! GASP!! We get about a week, (usually) of -5 to -12 and I whine like crazy about it! We are unseasonably warm and dry right now. It's nice to have warm sunny days, but no snow in the mountains spells trouble for summer. (I feel old worrying about such things!) (0:
Kase and I are making "your" banana cake tonight. Can't wait to eat it!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi,Its cold here today its only 28 but the wind is blowing and its has a chill factor of about 10. I even wore a coat today