The Potato Pouch

I just got this in the mail a couple of weeks ago.  I am loving it!
I can make 3-4 baked potatoes in my microwave in about 8 minutes.  (My microwave takes longer than the suggested time on the bag)
The potatoes come out moist, soft, and yummy!

This is perfect for a busy lady like me!

One of my favorite blogs

Today I am directing you to another blog that I just love.  It's called Making it My Own.
Mostly very cute and fun crafts, but she just posted a yummy fish taco recipe that I
wanted to share.   Also, check out her avocado bean dip.  This is a definite winner!

So go check it out!

Eating the Left-Overs

Does your fridge ever get to lookin' like this?  It seems that whenever we have company, our fridge FILLS up with left-overs.  This happens because I feel bad feeding my visitors left-overs, so I cook something different every night for dinner.  I always cook way to much because I want everyone to get their fill and not have to fight over the last (insert any yummy food item here).

We just had some friends go home after a week-long visit, so it's time to eat all that food that had accumulated in the fridge.  I had cooked a roast on Sunday, so I sliced it up for Au Jus sandwiches.  I added a green salad and some mashed potatoes.  Easy, breezy, beautiful left-overs.  :0)

Cabela's Grinder

This is an essential item if you have a hunting family.  Although I only use my Cabela's grinder about once a year, I enjoy it's outputs all year long.  We have been very pleased with our 1 hp grinder.  It grinds the meat as fast as you can feed it in, and clean-up isn't too terrible.  It's great to know exactly what is going into your hamburger and sausages because you made them yourself!  It's a must have for anyone that processes their own meat.

Success!

I made steak and potatoes for dinner the other night.

My husband's words were "This is the best steak I have EVER eaten!"

I'd say that was a success!

I love it when I'm good at what I do.

Architec Gripper

I wanted to tell you about my favorite cutting boards.

These are Architec Gripper cutting boards.  They

come in all different sizes and can be found at most

department stores or online.  I love them because

they have these little "grippers" on the bottom that

keep them in place.  They come in so many fun

colors, are dishwasher safe, AND they are

inexpensive.  I highly recommend trying one! 

You can check out their website here.

Eating from the pantry

I have been trying to cut down on our grocery bill lately and have been wildly successful!  I cut my grocery cost in half for February!  It's been amazing to me how many different things I can cook with what I already have at home.  I'll admit I have had to get a little creative, but meals have still turned out good for the most part.  Since I have most of the basic ingredients at home, the only stuff I have to buy is milk and other dairy products, eggs, and vegetables.  Oh, and don't forget the bananas!  I don't think I could survive without them!  Anyway, I would suggest giving this a try at your house.  Save some money, and probably eat healthier too!  On the menu for tonight:  Elk Chili.  ~mm mm good~

Yummy!

So last night I made this.  It is just as good as I remember.  My husband practically licked his plate clean.
Love it!  It also tastes great as left-overs, so we will be eating it again tonight.  Nothing like cooking once
and eating twice!