ABCs of Me: Dinners, Daughters, and Dating

On this blogging journey with Proverbs 31 Mama and others, I have begun to discover things about myself and them along the way.  This week has been hectic.  I have been doing all my planning for the 1st quarter of school this week.  A lot of work, at first, but less work during the actual term.  Middle school(for my oldest) is daunting to say the least.  Anyway, I digress.  Here is my "D" post!

Dinners

Now, I am Southern and proud of it and we say supper but supper doesn't begin with a d so dinner it is.  I love food and I love to eat.  I haven't always loved to cook but as I have matured, I have learned that there is nothing better than watching your family love something that you created for them with love.  I am no Julia Child.  I am more like Paula Deen minus the scandal.  We like our chicken fried and our tea sweet and cold.  That being said, I thought I would list some of my family's favorites.

1. Fried chicken strips.
        Marinate the chicken in Webers herb and white wine marinade for at least an hour. 
        Coat in flour or House Autry chicken dredge.  Cook in about 1 inch of Canola oil until
        brown.  Place on paper towel to dry.  Serve with veggies or over salad.

2. Spaghetti
       My sauce has ruined spaghetti for my kids anywhere else.  Check it out here

3. Salsa
       The freshest, most delicious salsa and it is simple, too.  Find it here

4. Braised pork chops(or anything)
      This is a no brainer.  Whatever meat you choose, chicken breasts(with bone), pork
       chops, ribs, etc, will come out so tender and this is too easy.  Don't tell anyone.
      In a large baking pan, place meat.  Season with salt and pepper and garlic powder.
      Add a little liquid until it fills the bottom about 1/4 inch.  Cover tightly with foil.
     Place in an oven on 300 for about 4 hours.  The smell will drive you mad!


Daughters

Having daughters is amazing!  They see things so differently than boys.  They are a tremendous responsibility!  We have lost the desire for women to be ladies in our society and I find that tragic.  What is wrong with being both soft and strong at the same time?  If it works for Viva paper towels, can't it work for our daughters?  I want to raise my daughters to find their self-worth in their identity in Christ.  I don't want them to compare themselves to those emaciated women on the covers of magazines.  I want them to embrace the bodies that they were given, warts and all.  I want that for myself.  That brings me to my 3rd "D"....

Dating

Boy, am I glad I don't have to be out in the dating world right now!  Seems like a lot of work.  I feel for my daughters and sons as they come of age to date at around 30 ;).  I am so glad that my husband has the gift of discernment because I always wants to see the good in people and often overlook danger.  Beware those who come a calling for my children.  There are some rules that are non-negotiable for dating/courting my babies.  You don't comply, you don't date him/her.  Period!  But, we have many years until they are 30.  We have some time to get used to the idea!

Hop over and check out the other ladies!  Have a great weekend!

What's For Supper?

I am terrified that my turkey will turn out like this one(from Google images)

Supper, yes that is what we call dinner in the South.  I wanted to document what is for supper at our house tomorrow on Thankgiving.  I am nervous because I am doing the meal without help from either set of parents this year.  We are having some friends in from our town who have family in Minneapolis.  We get together during the holidays for some food, drink, and board games.  We have even been known to throw in some Wii Just Dance.  This is what we are eating:

Turkey
Dressing muffins(we like crunchy dressing so we make muffins)
1 Sweet potato(my daughter is the only 1 who likes them)
Green bean casserole(my friend is making this)
Mashed Potatoes(also by my friend)
Macaroni and Cheese(my hubby)
Butter beans or field peas
Egg gravy and rice
Pumpkin chiffon pies(thanks to recipe from Housewife Eclectic)
Ice Cream pie(my friend)
Sweet tea
Red wine
Coffee

By Friday, I will be 1000 lbs but it will be worth it!  We are totally carbing it!  I have saved my carbs all week for just this day.  I can't wait!  What are you all eating?  I would like to hear it!

Tasty Thursday

Tonight we are having something yummy for supper. I needed something quick and easy. My family loves tacos but if you have ever been around small children, you know how messy that can be. So I thought that I would make them smaller and easier to hold.

I make the taco meat according to the seasoning packet. I grate cheese(though not a lot cause my weird children do not like cheese), salsa, lettuce, sour cream and Scoops.

I take the Scoops and heat them for 2 minutes in the oven. I scoop a tiny amount of meat into the chip and let the kids top them as they see fit. Then they can just pick them up and pop them into their mouths. Easy quick and yummy!

This was an answer to my husband's question: Why can't they make a taco shell that doesn't break when the kids bite into it? I will let you know how it goes!