Coils and Cables and Processors.....OH MY!!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

WOODY!!

We've been receiving daily visits from a Downy Woodpecker and Casha just loves it!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

I recently discovered this recipe while clipping coupons.

Tuscan Tuna Skillet

1/2 pkg egg noodles
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium Spanish onion, diced
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground or whole fennel seed (we like whole)
4 fresh basil leaves chopped
Juice from 1 fresh lemon
2Tbsp capers-rinsed
15 oz can diced roma tomoatoes
14 oz can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
12 oz jar roasted red peppers
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, julienne cut
6 oz can tuna, solid white or light in water, drained (we like albacore)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Parmesan cheese, as needed

Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
In large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, onion, garlic, fennel, and basil, saute until onions become soft and transparent. Add lemon juice, capers, canned tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, tuna, and black pepper.
Simmer until sauce is hot, toss with hot pasta.
Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4 (More like 6 in our house:-)

We're planning to try this with sliced or cubed boneless skinless chicken breast next time. Let us know if you beat us to it!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Our Suet

The Chickadee's prefer the suet in the branches, while the Woodpeckers munch on the suet in the split of the trunk.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Best Buds

...of course, Casha was eating popcorn when this picture was taken.

Do you think the dog got any?? ;-)

Saturday, January 24, 2009

What we did yesterday...

I was removing the sheets from Casha's bed yesterday when I saw that one of the slats on the bottom of the bed was broken. After a family discussion that included Casha's input, we all decided it was time to move into the big bed:-) She was so excited to help take the little bed apart as well as to choose her sheets and comforter.
After removing the little bed and moving Casha's bedroom around a little bit, we ran to the store. By the time we returned home it was time for dinner and then bath. During all of this, Casha had forgotten about her bed. She'd forgotten that is, until she was sitting nice and calm getting ready for bed. All of a sudden, she jumped up and said, "It's time for bed! In my princess bed!" (This is what we're calling the big bed.) Then off to bed she ran. She nearly jumped into bed and went right to sleep!

You know she had to help Daddy.