Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Tangy Steak Salad


Every once in a while, I get creative in the kitchen. Tangy Steak Salad was the result.
What you'll need:
Steak, Lettuce, mushrooms, celery, cherry tomatos, red onion, green pepper and the dressing.
Dressing: Mayo (about half a cup, or use a combo of Smart Start salad dressing and mayo), 2 T of horseradish sauce, juice of half a lemon, 1 t lemon pepper, pepper, and milk to thin. Mix the dressing up and let sit.
Cook steak to desired doneness. While steak is cooking slice veggies thinly, tear up lettuce if needed. Veggies can be mixed and matched. You may notice in my photo no green pepper. Safeway was out of them, unless I wanted to pay $1.59 for a green pepper, and I didn't. You could add almost any veggie you like, but I would stay away from those with a strong flavor as the dressing and onion are plenty.
Now put your veggies into a bowl and toss in the dressing. Then slice the steak thinly and spreak across the top. Add a bit more lemon pepper and lemon juice to the top of the finished salad. Serve with a good bread.

Monday, February 4, 2008

There are only so many times...

In the Bible Jesus says to forgive not seven times, but seventy times seven. Ok I get it. However, there are only so many times I can crawl around the tv room picking up the scattered, expensive Iams cat food, before my adorable child looks a little less adorable.



Photo courtesy of Kaia

On another subject I should clarify that I am not a Giants fan, necessarily. I'm just a fan of anyone that plays against the Patriots. Also, last year I wasn't rooting for anyone, but was happy to see the Colts win because Peyton deserved it. Hopefully the 2008 season will the Seahawks back in the SuperBowl.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

I just have to say:

GIANTS WON! Wooohoooo Giants won, Giants wooooonnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH! I can't count the number of disappointing Super Bowls. Finally! The team I'm rooting for wins!

The important things in life




Kaia was itching to get out and play in the snow today after church. Instead of staying in to eat lunch with Mo and I, she changed clothes and went out to work on her snowman. Dana arrived home and suggested I go out to help her. Now, I had planned to come home and clean up the kitchen, do dishes, and get started on laundry so I could kick back and enjoy the Super Bowl. I realized though, that isn't what's important. I was reminded of this because yesterday was Christian's birthday. He was taken away from his parents far too early. I need to remember to enjoy my kids, and that means sometimes the house will have to wait.

Kaia went to kiss the Mo snowman. Little guy still has quite the cough, so I put him down for his nap before going out to play.

Kaia's photo of me with the snow family. Not too bad. Although most of the photos she took were of her feet.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Snow!


It's snowing yet again here in Eastern Washington!

Kaia's snowman sadly was decapitated this week with the warm (40 degree) weather.