Pinterest. Love. #2 Sliders.

I. Love. Pinterest.

I'm sharing the results and reactions of all the stuff were making, spread across my 3 blogs to put them in relevant spots.  If you haven't yet found Pinterest, I'll warn you, It's addicting.  Now go check for yourself.

Hamburger Sliders


This recipe was super easy.  We modified it to meet our tastes and it was delicious.  This would be great for the big game this weekend or any tailgating parties.

What You'll Need:
2lbs hamburger
2 dozen rolls (we used Kings Hawaiian, for the sweetness)
6 slices of cheese
Favorite seasonings

 Season meat and press into a 9x13 pan.  Bake at 425 for 25 minutes.

Take out of oven (there will be some shrinkage) and cover with 6 slices of your favorite cheese) It only takes a few minutes for the cheese to melt.  While you're waiting you can slice the rolls.  No need to separate them all, just cut the tops off.  I left them in bunches of 6.

With a spatula, cut hamburger into 24 squares and place on buns.

Put tops back on and serve.

We had ours with baked beans, corn on the cob and sweet potato fries.

Since there are only 3 of us, and this recipe makes 24, I just slid the extra 12 right back into the roll package.  I had intended to freeze them for a later date but they were so melt-in-your-mouth yummy that they became the after school snack for the next few days.


Credit:
The original recipe can be found at Smockity Frocks.  She uses dehydrated onions and adds pickles.

Pinot Noir For Turkey Day. It's Been Decided.

It seems like as soon as November hits I start craving Turkey.  By the time Thanksgiving rolls around we've usually had 2 other Scrumptious Turkey dinners.


Last week I found some really pretty Turkey legs at the grocery store and thought I would try them out in the crock pot.

I loaded up the crock pot with a small bag of cut carrots, a medium white onion, and then spotted the apple and thought I'd slice and throw that it too.  It added a wonderful sweetness.

I topped the fruit and veggies with three Turkey Legs seasoned with poultry seasoning, pepper, and granulated garlic.  Covered and ignored for 6 hours.


When I was removing the meat from the bone, my son informed me that he didn't like turkey. What?  You tell me now?  I asked to him to please give it a try.  He told me he had tried it last Thanksgiving and still didn't like it.  I explained that I had made it differently and again asked him to just try it.  We also had mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce to go with it.  He hesitantly took a small bite, loaded up his plate and asked me to make it the exact same way for Thanksgiving! Score!


I was also trying to pick a wine for Thanksgiving dinner and paired this with a Llai Llai Pinot Noir.

This light wine will blend in with the many foods of the holiday and allow guests to enjoy the flavors of both their drink and dinner. This Pinot Noir is hand-harvested, creating a deep, brilliant red color with a ripe and intense red fruit aroma. Llai Llai Pinot Noir has the perfect balance of alcohol and acidity creating a certain elegance and sweet earthy notes, perfect for harmonizing multiple flavors. The very ripe and soft tannins allow for a long, rich, and smooth finish which is necessary to preserving the moistness of the turkey. Recently named the Best Value Chilean Pinot Noir by World Value Wine. SRP $12.99


This wine was well worth the price.  With Cherry, green pepper, oak and earthy notes it complimented the Turkey and was delicious alone.  It is dark garnet in color which made it's light body unexpected. This Pinot will hold it's own against wines double the price.  It will also definitely make my Top 10 of 2010.


Cheers!

Slumber Party!

Tonight I get the privilege of hosting the Tribal Blogs Slumber Party.

Everyone is welcome!

All you have to do is show up here at 7pm EST.

Bring your favorite drink and some munchies and be ready to giggle like a school girl.

Small Business Opportunity? Think Dove! (Giveaway)

Winner!!!!!

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I Buy My Wine at Walgreens

I buy my wine at Walgreens.

Yep.

You read that right.

I have two reasons in doing so.

Reason #2
I've kinda fallen for David Stone Wines.  They are tasty and cheap and only found at Walgreens.  Just sayin'

Reason #1

...and More Important than Reason #2

They Card Me! (3x now)

Nothing makes you feel better after a long week of work and kids than being carded for booze. 

Trust Me.

What makes you feel good?