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Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts

January 13, 2012

I'm no photographer


Well it finally looks like winter in Illinois.  This is going to make my outfit pictures a little more challenging.  Like the next picture - I cut off part of my head.  I was in a hurry - it was really cold.  


And here's a perfect recipe for a snowy, winter day:
Let me start this part by saying I am so far from a professional photographer - especially when it comes to taking pictures of food.  I have a nice camera, I just need to learn how to use it! I promise you that this tasted delicious, although my pictures may lead you to believe differently.   It is easy, cheap and probably pretty healthy.  I made it in about 10 minutes the other morning before leaving for work.  

Chicken Chili 

2 lbs shredded chicken 
(I actually used turkey this time.  I had it in the freezer - which makes the recipe even easier!) 
48 oz. northern white beans (drained)
16 oz. thick and chunky salsa 
8 oz. shredded cheese (taco/cheddar, any kind you like) 
2 cans swanson chicken broth
1 can corn
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder 

Here's the ingredients: 

Almost forgot to take a picture of these bad boys:

Put it all in the crock pot and stir.  
I leave it on low all day while I'm at work and just turn it to warm when I get home.  It probably wouldn't need more than 2 hours in there if you wanted.  

I usually make corn bread to go with it. 
It is SO easy and a perfect winter meal! 
Isn't the crock pot the best?? 

Happy Friday! 

December 2, 2011

First Snow



First night of December and the first snow! At this time of the year I get excited to see snow. Now in March I have a very different opinion. I couldn't be more happy that it is Friday today. Two more weeks and then Winter Break!

It's hard to see but I made my headband last night. I followed this tutorial and made it from jersey fabric. I'm excited to do more of them using old t-shirts.

My dog Molly was even excited about the snow and confused about me taking pictures!



Happy Friday!