Blackened Steaks

Tonight we fixed blackened steak. I did not know until today that "Blackening" is a flavor created by a blend of spices and does not refer to burning your steaks. We prepared sirloin steaks with blackening seasoning and served it sliced with a horseradish cream sauce. Until trying this recipe I did not like horseradish. For the sauce you whip together 4oz of whipped cream cheese spread,1/4 cup half-and-half,and 2 Tbsp of horseradish.
The side dishes were roasted potatoes prepared with butter(not margarine) and bacon. A gourmet blend of mushrooms, steamed carrots,broccoli,onions,and red peppers. And we had garlic cheese rolls. Yummy!!

HAM SUPPER

Randy and I have become hooked on Food Network. So we have begun cooking together and putting our on spin on dishes. Tonight I was the executive chef and Randy was the sous chef. We started with a thick ham steak that I baked in the oven at 350 for 1 hour and 45 minutes uncovered. Our starch for the meal was potato salad my first ever attempt. I peeled and cubed 5 potatoes put them in a pot of water with salt,
pepper,garlic powder and 1/2 cup butter. I boiled them till tender but not mushy. Randy hard boiled 3 eggs peeled and chopped them for the salad. He also chopped 1/4 of a white onion . We added drained potatoes,eggs,onions,2 tbs of pickle cubes,mustard,mayonnaise,and parsley flakes and lightly mixed.
We had spinach cooked in bacon grease with bits of bacon. pinto beans and sliced beets. It was a wonderful supper. And preparing it together was fun.

Giveaway

SC Esty Street Team is having a super giveaway. It is very simple to enter. The prize consist of different items made by different team members. I know there is some beautiful jewelry in there. Hurry on over and enter today contest ends Monday, May 24.
Good Luck Everyone
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Happy Mother's Day!

Me And Thomas James,Chris,Julie,Brandy,Jenny


Angelique in the
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I wish all mothers a happy, blessed day. Being a mother is a life long job. It comes with great rewards but also some heartbreak.
I am proud of my 7 they are doing well and pursuing their dreams. I have all ways tried to stress you should follow your dream not someone else' s no matter how well intended.
I hope my mama has a good day,feels well and is able to attend church that is very important to her.
2 of my daughters and 1 daughter-in -law will be celebrating with their children enjoy they are small for only moments. Take lots of pictures and save the homemade items. You will be glad you did.

Hackers

Someone hacked into my email account and spammed everyone in my address book. If you received this email I apologize. I have changed my passwords. Ran a security check and made sure my firewall was on. If anyone knows anything else I should do please let me know.

Friday Fill-ins

1. I'd like take a cruise.
2. One of my most favorite romantic memories is walking hand in hand in public places.
3. Last night, I had pizza for dinner.
4. Sorry for the depression I feel at night,its catching.
5. Can we enjoy life now?
6. One of my worst temptations is choclate; the taste is hard to resist!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sleeping, tomorrow my plans include a baby shower and Sunday, I want to just relax!

Friday Fill-Ins

Been awhile since I did one of these.

1. In 1992, I was overwhelmed with 2 children in diapers.
2. Happiness is laughter and smiles.
3. Do what you love, with what you have, where you are now.
4. On a cruise is where I'd like to be.
5. The trees and flowers are telling me spring has sprung.
6. I hate a speech that just keeps going on.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to staying up late, tomorrow my plans include watching the Phoenix race, and Sunday, I want to do absolutely nothing!