Random Pics

I realized when I added the Green Chili Turkey burgers recipe that I have not added very many pictures of our home now that the remodeling has been completed (for nearly a year). Anyhow, the following photos where all taken this past fall, with the exception of the exterior pictures which were taken in early March. There are several curtain projects: 1)my bedroom (striped silk curtains 2) my daughters bedroom (white islet with green ribbon border and 3) a bay window in our family room area (yellow and red toile backed in red ticking stripe). The bench covered in a white background with red flowers was a quick project. The fireplace photos are taken in my newly remodeled bedroom that I will admit--I absolutely love!!! The table setting is from this past Thanksgiving Holiday. As I'm sure you'll notice, my projects are far from perfect, but there is some sense of pride and accomplishment in trying something on your own. I know that my house and decorating style have their flaws, but I love that they're mine!

Get Ready for BBQ Season!

I wanted to share a great recipe from Grace Ivory Rock and Amy Henriksen Foulger's "Keeping Up Cookbook." I will print the recipe as is from the book, but please note my adaptions and changes marked with an (*)! This is a delicious change if you like to grill burgers. Green Chili Turkey Burgers with Avocado Mayo: Ingredients-- 1 lb. ground turkey (*could also use ground chicken) 1/2 cup salsa verde 4 kaiser rolls (*I used 6 ciabatta rolls with Chef Tom's Garlic butter spread on and then broiled on med. until slightly toasted) sliced pepper jack cheese sliced tomatoes chopped cilantro (*I tore of the leaves to use like 'mini lettuce') Combine turkey and salsa verde (*may want to use an egg to keep mixture from crumbling while grilling). I also added seasonings like Mexican seasoning or a little salt, pepper, cayenne, onion powder and garlic salt Form into 4 large patties (*I made 6 smaller patties). Cook over medium heat in a non-stick skillet or grill on the bbq (oil grates generously to avoid sticking) until cooked through. Serve with avocado mayo and listed fixings. Avocado Mayo-- 1 avocado pitted (*I used two small and added a packet of guacamole mix) 1/2 cup mayo, regular or light 1 clove garlic, minced (*I didn't use the garlic or salt since I mixed in the guacamole mix). 1/4 tsp. salt (*See note above) Scoop flesh from avocado and mash with a fork. Add guacamole mix and mayo (or garlic and salt). Press plastic wrap over mixture's surface until ready to use. Bon Appetite!