Monthly Archives: June 2008

Cowboy Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes | recipe

Cowboy Pot Roast
I found this recipe in an old Southern Living cookbook that I had inherited from my paternal grandmother many years ago. I think it came out pretty tasty, and Mark gave his seal of approval too.
2.5 – 3 lbs. beef pot roast, trimmed
1 (14.5 oz) can petite-cut diced tomatoes, drained
1 can Rotel tomatoes,...

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Menu Monday

In my attempt to completely domesticate myself, I am forcing myself to publicly post what I plan to cook for the week. (In a feeble attempt at actually following through with it.)
The situation with me and cooking is that I need a plan. Mark (and my mom) can stand in front of the pantry and...

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Sunday Night Thoughts*

We had yet another nice-but-uneventful weekend.
I’ve decided that I need to change some things in my life. I’m bored. I’m isolated. I need to change that.
I don’t have a job outside of the home. Life has gone on auto-pilot as far as the twins are concerned — meaning, we have a great schedule, they sleep...

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Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Grilled Asparagus | recipe

Sunday dinners in our house usually involve steaks, a veggie and baked potato. We have both grown tired of that, so we tried something new tonight. This was Mark’s first attempt at crab cakes (which we both love), and they came out pretty good — though we both agreed it needed some heat. Next time...

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A Step Towards Civility

Since this has been a bit of a crappy week, I thought I would end it on a happy, positive note.
The twins hit another milestone today…eating with utensils! I think this is probably a bigger moment for me than it is for them. I’d like to think this will cut back (at least a little)...

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