something yummy

So I tried a new product last night – it is a package mix for Chi-Chi’s Fiesta Sweet Corn Cake.  I found it at Publix next to all the Mexican food and thought I would give it a try!  SO YUMMY!  It was very easy.  You just mix in melted butter, water and a can of cream corn.  It says to put in a loaf pan for 45 mins, but I put it in a muffin pan and baked for about 20 mins and it turned out great!

I also saw on a website that it is gluten-free, so for my friends that can’t have gluten, maybe this will be a fun treat! 

It was a great compliment to our chicken, black beans and yellow rice! 

Enjoy!

Thanksgiving is Almost Here!

I am really enjoying this week!  We are out of school for the week and Chris has the week off.  I have been busy, but it has been fun.  I am so excited that it is Thanksgiving week!  I turn into a little kid this time of year!    I love reflecting on all that we have to be thankful for!  The Lord has lavished His kindness on us and I want to express my gratefulness to Him.  How wonderful that we live in a country that has a whole holiday just to do that! 

I have been in the kitchen all morning baking for Thanksgiving!  My assignment was to make corn, green bean casserole, pumpkin apple muffins and apple pie.  The muffins and pie are done and the rest will be finished on Thanksgiving Day.  I can’t wait to gather with our family to celebrate!  Oh, I am so excited!  One of the best parts is that my Granddad and Grandma Gilland will be with us!  I haven’t seen them since we were in Indiana last Christmas!  So, obviously, they haven’t met Ella yet!  They can’t wait!

So, now it is time to go pack!

Recipes

I have several friends that contribute to this recipe blog.  There are lots of yummy recipes on there – I hope to try some of these soon!  I have also added the link to my page, so if you ever want to find it again. (In my blog roll at the bottom right.) 

Anyway…thanks for doing this Tracy!

http://foodbrag.blogspot.com/

Oh, and I will post about election results soon…just haven’t gotten to it! 

-SONIC happy hour-

If you haven’t heard, Sonic Drive-in’s have “happy hour” from 2-4 in the afternoon.  All their drinks and slushees are half price!  Today we went as a treat after a successful trip to the post office and the library.  The boys displayed self-control so it was a fun to do something special!  My fav right now is the cherry limeade slushee!  Hope you find something to celebrate soon!