T.G.I FRIDAY’S KICKIN RANCH DIP

INGREDIANTS

T.G.I FRIDAY’S BUFFALO WINGS ( IN FREEZER SECTION)

2 TABLESPOONS PREPARED HOT SAUCE

1 1/2 CUPS  STEAKHOUSE RANCH SALAD DRESSING

INSTRUCTIONS~

STIR TOGETHER HOT SAUCE AND SALAD DRESSING, COVER; REFRIGERATE UNTIL SERVING TIME

PREPARE WINGS ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS, GARNISH DIP WITH GREEN ONIONS, IF DESIRED

SERVE COLD DIP WITH WINGS, REFRIGERATE ANY LEFT OVERS, MAKES 13 SERVINGS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

FRENCH ONION LAYERED BLT DIP

INGREDIENTS

1 16oz CONTAINER FRENCH ONION DIP

1 (2.1oz PKG BACON BITS

3/4 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE

2 MEDIUM TOMATOES CHOPPED AND DIVIDED

1 CUP SHREDDED LETTUCE

INSTRUCTIONS

SPOON ONION DIP ON TO BOTTOM OF 9INCH PIE PLATE,SPRINKLE BACON BITS OVER DIP

TOP WITH CHEESE 3/4 CUP TOMATOES, AND LETTUCE

SPRINKLE WITH REMAINING TOMATOES

SERVE  IMMEDIATELY WITH CRACKERS, PRETZLES, OR FRESH VEGETABLES

MAKES 20 SERVINGS

I took some photos of the fresh flowers I placed in my bedroom, to post on here. Then realized the “stuff” around the vases might be of interest to others to “catch a glimpse” at someone else’s life! So I’ll post the photos, and under each, explain what is there.

My style may not be your style, but I like it and it makes me happy

Fresh flowers: Bought a boquet on clearance at Wal-mart and was able to divide it into three vases

Jewelry stand on left: Bought at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Has the necklaces and bracelets I wear most on it. It’s a turquoise dress with metal arms on the top.

Little boxes behind vase: Contain little things like safety pins, allergy pills, etc.

Candles: Those change at least weekly. Depending on my mood.

Two clear and white boxes w/drawers: Contain my makeup, nail stuff, girly stuff.

The purple bandana has the YWU logo on it (post about YWU here) with a sparkly butterfly broch (sp?) clipped on, that I got for Christmas.

Pink bottle of perfume that is an imitation of DKNY something, and smells really nice. The brown box under it has neat carvings on it, I found it at a thrift store and restained it.

Now my favorite part: the Ecosphere! I bought this from Brookstone with my $50 gift card I got for redeeming my Delta airline miles. I love it. See, I don’t really want to take care of a pet. But this ecosphere has little shrimps in it and a living plant and little algae and some kind of rocks and little shells for the shrimps to live in. It was developed by NASA and I never ever have to feed them or clean their water or anything. It’s like a mini globe! (I will be doing a review one day, which I’ll share when I do.) The only thing it needs is indirect sunlight daily. Pretty easy!

My sons sings ABC’s to his shrimpies, and named two of them “Ghose” and “T”. I think together, they are “Ghost”.  They are very small, like little tadpoles or small fish.

These fresh flowers also came from that boquet at Wal-mart. They are real. The “vase” is from a bottle I bought at Trader Joe’s that once contained lemon sparkling water for $1 something. I love Trader Joe’s!!!

The counting jar there is electronic and counts my change. I bought this at Bed, Bath and Beyond, too.

The framed pic in back is my angel picture. The framed pic in front is me in a New York frame I bought when I was there. The photo is of me, on graduation day, all happy to be enjoying NY! I like this pic because it represents a really good memory (memories) for me and reminds me of so many things, like to be myself, be strong, accomplish my dreams, etc.

The little heart container that’s blue and green is from Mexico. This was bought at a Mercado in Guadalajara, where I studied abroad. It contains thumbtacks.

The blue shawl underneath… I’ve had that for years. Can’t remember where I got it.

That’s it! Hope you enjoyed!

I won a really weird mascara from Vincent Longo. It’s yellow and is valued at $28!

Here’s a pic of me wearing it, what do you think?

YeLlOw eYeLasHes <—- click

INGREDIANTS ~

2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels (thawed)

1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed thoroughly

1/2 Jar Tostitos  Mild Salsa

1 bunch green onions, diced

1/2 Avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped ( I just use pre-made guacamole dip)

juice of 1/2 lime ( I buy the lime juice in a jar or the little plastic lime containers)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1Bag of Tostitos Scoops

Trivia

Walter Payton, Chicago has set the record for most yards gained over a life time for a pro-player ( as of 2005)

LIT’L BOURBON SNACKS

INGREDIENTS~

2cups ketchup

3/4cup bourbon or 1/2 cup apple juice

1/2 cup of Dark Brown Sugar

1Tablespoon grated onion

1LB Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a sauce pan combine ketchup, bourbon (or apple juice), brown sugar, and onion.

2 Add links;simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, If mixture thickens to much  thin with water or additional juice

3 Serve HOT

Makes 25 Servings

~TRIVIA~

In 1951 The First Championship was broadcasted on Television Coast to Coast in the United States

To kick off SuperBowl 44  I will be posting some kickin snacks  to help get your party started, so each day look for a new snack to be posted until the Big Game..

Bon Appétit!!

SUPER MANWICH DIP.

Ingredients

3lbs lean ground beef

(3) 15.5oz cans of Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce

Corn Chips

Sour Cream

Sliced Green Onions

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink; Drain. Pour drained meat and sauce into a 4 Quart Slow Cooker, Heat on HIGH setting 1 hour;stir, Reduce heat to a Warm setting

2. Serve over Corn Chips and top with Cheese,Sour Cream and Green Onions

Makes 8 cups  

~FootBall Trivia~

California’s Rose Bowl began in 1902

I was hoping for some snow but never realized that we would get this much, Friday morning while taking the kidlets to school it started with flurries then by midday more came  so much that school was let out early that day, Then from Friday late after noon till about Saturday night it kept coming like some one is shaking a snow globe of the Earth over and over, Uggh  I’ve had a enough of this white stuff not to mention   having to dig out of this stuff. And the possibility of  sliding like a shuffle board puck . People were not driving with the most caution and brains  I was in fear of my car parked on the side street. Thankfully  I did not hear of any accidents in my area , Saddened that a woman lost her life in TN due to a tree falling on her house.

My car caught in the “Storm”

My daughter and her school are having a Fund raiser for The American Heart Association called Hoops for Hearts,This is Hoops for Hearts LINK and my daughter’s own personal page.  We have set her goal for $100.00  any donations will help for this great cause

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