We had been trying to get up to Nederland and this trail all summer. Something always got in our way, timing, mosquitos, etc… We finally had a fully free day, it was cooler, and sunday it was going to snow! The drive was meandering when we chose to skip the toll road. But it was…
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Spicy indian chicken
Found this ditty in fitness magazine. I exchanged the rice for black rice, and i drained it before adding to the onions. Next time i would definitely leave some liquid Ingredients 1 1/2 cups black rice 1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled 2 cloves garlic, peeled 3/4teaspoon salt 1/4teaspoon ground cumin 1/4teaspoon ground coriander 1/4teaspoon ground…
Cajun Pecans – Crockpot
Found this recipe for additional spicy nuts for the father-in-law for xmas, but with travel and work I didn’t get around to it till today! Yeah for snow storms! I upped the cayene and didn’t add the thyme since i like spice and was out. We’ll be going there at the end of the month,…
Devil’s Backbone Trail
First hike of 2013! Woohoo! Devil’s Backbone in Loveland Pros: There is a foot traffic only path to the keyhole and some other areas in the park. A good amount of parking, but not sure what it is like mid season. Cons:No shade, at all (it was overcast and 65 today, so it was perfect!)…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bowl
I found this flipping thru RR magazine and knew i needed to make up a reason to make it! Luckily this past easter sunday, i found a reason! A friend who had given up beer for lent was having a belated birthday celebration at a local brewery. Done and done! Why yes, yes it is…
Gingerbread Biscuits – Dog Treats
Found this recipe on RR magazine/website It was a bit hard to deal with the dough. Not sure i’d make it again. Ingredients 3 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup molasses Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees . Place…
Favorite Crock Pot Recipes
Last year for Christmas, hubby got me the triple dipper! It took a bit to convince him that is was a completely necessary item – even though i had 2 plus other crock pots in the house! I have my first one, a 4 quart with, warm, low and high setting only. That was one…
February Photo a Day – Day 1
Instagram is doing a photo a day for feb and it sounded interesting, so i decided to do it! Today’s task – Your View Today
When was the last time you cried?
When was the last time you cried – not in a sad way A radio show i listen to in the morning came up with this question of “When was the last time you cried or got teary eyed?” I found it interesting because i get choked up about weird stuff. I recall being a…
Kim’s Wedding
October 29th was the day. The day one of my dearest and most precious friends tied the knot. The day I saw a smile on her face, a smile that was so big and so wide and just so wonderful! The happy happy couple! It was a wonderful evening, spent enjoying the new couple, old…