Gross and Good Mealtime Stuff

Jeb has discovered that he likes Mac and Cheese! WOW! I am thrilled...now I can add to his list of 7 things that he eats (Beef Cow (burgers), BBQ, Chicken Nuggets, Turkey, "Job Siters" (ham and cheese toasted, eggs/cheese toast, and PBJ)....plus Chick-Fil-A. He also will eat yogurt on any of the above--gross. BOTH my boys dip their chicken in yogurt?? Whatever. As long as they eat. Also, I have been trying to get more anti-oxidants in the boys as we have been sick and cool whether is coming. They think that V8 Fusion (of any flavor) is Kool-Aid, how great is that!?
Jeb has recently added a new cereal to his list of cereals he loves--Oh's! I forgot how good that cereal taste with yogurt.



2 Recipes that sound GROSS, but are REALLY GOOD!

Hot PINEAPPLE CHEESE CASSEROLE, My Mamanette loved making this!
1 lg. can chunk pineapple
1 stick butter, melted
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Crushed Ritz crackers
Drain pineapple and place in casserole dish. Mix flour and sugar and pour over pineapple. Pour melted butter over mixture. Place a thick layer of cheese on top of mixture.
Top with a thick layer of Ritz crackers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.


Grape Salsa

* 2 cups red seedless grapes, coarsely chopped (about 1 pound)
* 1/2 cup anahiem pepper, diced - do not use the seeds! (about 1 pepper)
* 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
* 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1 clove minced garlic OR 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
* 1/4 tsp. Sugar
Can add green onions for extra taste


Caleb has discovered that he can kiss and likes doing it...but he is stingy with them. His first kiss (public) was to Granny, his great-grandmother. He kissed Mr. Ray (our 86-year-old neighbor) when we left today and surprised me to death. Mr. Ray was all smiles!

I have "fasted" and prayed about getting more into mopping with a happy heart. So, I have taken a week off and you should see the floors. One of the things about staying home that surprised me is that I thought my house would be so much cleaner--WRONG. Since 3 people are here all day getting into all sorts of things this place stays a wreck.