tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17098950921545389082011-12-31T11:19:37.269-05:00Wine at Five?Life is short and full of surprises.
Live it to the fullest and drink lots of wine in the process.Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.comBlogger5611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-31830757714120026892011-11-17T17:04:00.001-05:002011-11-17T17:46:30.426-05:00Pinot 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 Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-87467689649746631632011-11-12T08:59:00.001-05:002011-11-12T18:08:03.503-05:00Slumber 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.
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That, my friends. is the Dove Chocolate Discoveries Starter Kit. Everything you need to be successful in your own business as a Chocolatier. Being backed by Dove is the added bonus.
Every day more and more women are venturing into business Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-20078201917513137252011-09-10T17:17:00.000-04:002011-09-10T17:17:42.505-04:00I Buy My Wine at WalgreensI 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 Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-65160522007168005632011-07-25T18:01:00.002-04:002011-07-25T21:39:23.361-04:00Want something different? How about Zacapa Premium Rum?This post brought to you by Diageo. All opinions are 100% mine.
Summer time is a great time to break from regular drinking habits. Hot weather lends itself to cooler drinks and nothing refreshes like iced or frozen drinks made from any variety of fruit juices and liquor combos. Rum is a mild flavored liquor that goes well with almost anything. Making fancy fruit and rum concoctions is not Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-38689382610458150952011-07-21T10:54:00.000-04:002011-07-21T10:54:00.016-04:00David Stone Cabernet and Shrimp/Spinach SaladSo. It's been a while since I've had any wine. I was trying to give up (temporarily) red wines while using a teeth whitener. I purchases some whites and a few blush's but then never really felt in the mood to drink them. I did drink them though, eventually, but neglected to take notes as I was enjoying them with company.
Today at Walgreen's while picking up some pictures I came across a Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-79294606422023665792011-06-24T12:37:00.005-04:002011-06-24T12:44:18.777-04:00Alex Elman and her WinesA couple months back, before life got hectic with full time employment and all the end of year school stuff, I was offered the opportunity to try this Alex Elman wine collection AND the chance to interview The Blind Wine Chick (her words, not mine).
I jotted down a couple of questions and waited anxiously for my 7:45 time slot. I dialed her number at exactly 7:45, the phone rang 2x and then Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-59455411995191307362011-05-25T16:34:00.000-04:002011-05-25T16:34:39.820-04:00Whew, It's HOTI've been working full time for the past couple weeks. 7 days a week when the kids are with their dad (minus the Sunday I took off for a break). There hasn't been much time for wine or great cooking. I'm in the mood for steak and can't decide if I should cook it or use my Outback giftcard this weekend. Such tough choices. While I haven't had much to post about, it's not just laziness. I'm Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-45591207440161808782011-05-02T07:06:00.000-04:002011-05-02T07:06:07.418-04:00Nimbus Estate Pinot Noir 2009
This is Wine #2 of the Wines of Chile Blogger Tasting.
Hailing from the Casablanca Valley this Pinot Noir was a hit with the group.
The fermentation was made in small containers in order to separate each lot. The grapes underwent a cold soak for one week at 10C and then quick alcoholic fermentation. During fermentation, punch-down and one traditional pump-over was made to keep the cap Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-38843609272720769692011-04-25T10:07:00.001-04:002011-04-25T10:07:41.843-04:00Freschetta By the Slice -Review and Giveaway
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Every Friday we do Pizza and Movie night. We either buy frozen pizza's ahead of time, order and have them delivered or, make them ourselves. When we order them I find I eat whatever is let over. I LOVE cold pizza so grabbing a slice for breakfast and an afternoon snack the following day is like striking Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-57742226475566823642011-04-20T18:13:00.000-04:002011-04-20T18:13:23.822-04:00Valdivieso Reserva Pinot NoirThis is wine #1 from the Wines of Chile Blogger Tasting. On each one I'll share Winemaker notes as well as tasting notes from the group to show how diverse individual palates are.
Valdivieso~ Reserva Pinot Noir 2009
Casablanca Valley
Harvest~
Hand-picked March 30th- April 16th
Tasting Notes (from the Winery)
Color~ Bright vibrant red
Nose~ Intense aroma of fresh berry fruit, strong cassis Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-2415129773680989492011-04-13T07:08:00.000-04:002011-04-13T07:08:41.967-04:00Wines of Chile Blogger Tasting TONIGHTI'm really looking forward to this evening. Wines of Chile is hosting another great blogger wine tasting and it should be a lot of fun and very informative. Fred Dexheimer, along with the Chilean Winemakers will be on hand to answer questions and tell about the processes for making each wine.
I'm thinking I'll review each one separately this time but that may change. For now,
The wine Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-68855750921951836492011-03-28T09:39:00.000-04:002011-03-28T09:39:47.828-04:00What's Your Favorite Kitchen Toy?
The kids are spending every other weekend with their dad. This is a somewhat new transition and takes a little to get used to. I have awesome friends who check on me often and try to keep me company. I would rather just hole up in the house and catch up on laundry, reading, TV watching and chillin'. I've also started working on those weekends. What I DO enjoy is the opportunity to make Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-5029003329245916112011-03-18T10:03:00.001-04:002011-03-18T10:05:58.444-04:00Move Over Wine Bags, There's a New Gift Idea in Town
Wine makes for a fabulous gift. Special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries, as a hostess gift or even just to say Thank You. Decorative wine bags have been around for awhile but now there's a new way to dress up your wine.
Wine Wear provides clothing "cards" for your special occasion and even just for fun. Having a backyard Luau? How 'bout dressing all your bottles like this?
Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-1596922642263902232011-02-28T13:02:00.001-05:002011-02-28T14:40:47.312-05:00Easy Crock Pot Chicken and a Plea to KnittersYesterday I was in the mood for crock pot chicken. I went to the store in search of an oven roaster but they were all out. I didn't want to go to another store so I checked out my options. Legs, Wings, or Thighs. I decided to go with the Thighs. I'm not sure I'll go back to whole chickens. The Thighs turned out PERFECT.
What You'll Need:
1 cup of peeled carrots
1 large yellow onion
6 Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-9020372434471465142011-02-16T10:05:00.003-05:002011-02-16T10:15:59.889-05:002008 Brancott South Island Pinot NoirThere is nothing I enjoy more than to travel to other parts of the world and experience the local fare. Of course, I never travel anywhere exotic, or out of the United States (although I have been to Canada. Growing up in Michigan, it was only a little more than an hour away) for that matter. So, I explore through food and wine. Creating foreign cuisine and enjoying wines that represent the Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-89044796046731190432011-01-24T17:55:00.000-05:002011-01-24T17:55:29.336-05:00Windows Missing File AssistanceI'm not sure I've fully figured out Windows 7 but apparently it has me pegged!
Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-50570511139010394092011-01-20T18:00:00.001-05:002011-01-20T18:00:57.267-05:00Celebrity Cruise's Wine Experience ~ I Want to Experience it ALL
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It's no big secret that I'm a fan of wine. I'm also adventurous and constantly seek out new varietals to sample. When I saw this video...
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My first thought was, "How can I get Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-91323761250270053842011-01-19T08:56:00.002-05:002011-01-19T17:46:08.654-05:00Nanny Goats White Elephant Gift ExchangeJust before the holidays I signed up to participate in a Shite Elephant Gift Exchange. I'm sure you know what that is, but just in case you don't, it's where you take a crappy precious gift you just don't have room for and re-gift it to someone else. In this case, a perfect stranger.
I had a set of 3 picture frame ornaments that I originally intended to send. They were pretty and all but wereRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-78820551965671134972011-01-12T10:00:00.003-05:002011-01-12T10:17:14.065-05:00TABASCO Pork ChopsThis post brought to you by TABASCO® Original Red. All opinions are 100% mine.
I love hot sauce. I love everything spicy. When TABASCO asked me to write a post about their TABASCO® Original Red not only did I say "Heck Yeah", I decided I'd create a new recipe just for the occasion.
I've enjoyed TABASCO for years. Ever since I can remember actually. It goes with everything from eggs to clamRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-66295225465426091342011-01-05T10:45:00.000-05:002011-01-05T10:45:37.190-05:00Sausage Squares ~ RecipeI keep getting asked for this recipe so I thought i would just post it here. It came to me via my friend Heather and I've never met anyone that didn't thoroughly enjoy it. Great for breakfast, snack time and a great tail-gate item. Basically, you can't go wrong anytime you serve these.
You will need:2 packages of crescent rolls (any brand is fine but stay away from the "thick" ones)1 pound of Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-54918732269249837862011-01-03T13:03:00.000-05:002011-01-03T13:03:53.154-05:00Bodega Elena De Mendoza MalbecVacation is over. I've been playing long enough and now it's time to get back to it. My tree needs to come down so I can't think of anything better to do then tell you about some wine I tasted over break. I've been feeling under the weather since the week before Christmas and am still not back to 100% but I did drink a little wine...just a little.
I was fortunate enough to be sent this Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-73952050274695307002010-12-24T07:30:00.000-05:002010-12-24T07:30:05.283-05:00Christmas WishI've been MIA. Computer virus took me out of the game for awhile and then a real live virus attacked our house. Fevers well into the 100's and nasty coughs have made for sleepless nights and lots of daytime cuddling to help with the aches and pains. The kids are now on break so I can't promise it will get better soon but the New Year will definitely bring new things and more time,
My wish is Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-78377388319021379462010-12-08T10:51:00.004-05:002011-01-11T21:50:44.734-05:00Skillet Bacon Jam...No lie
While hoping around the Internet I came across a review for Skillet Bacon Jam. I immediately knew I had to get my hands on some of that stuff...and I did. It was originally made for putting on a burger...so I did. I didn't love it. I didn't scrape it off or anything, but I didn't put it on the other half. Yes. I cut my burgers in half. Always. So, thinking that this Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-74080688759876167482010-12-05T18:09:00.001-05:002010-12-08T09:51:36.561-05:00Super Easy Cake BallsMy neighbor has an annual cookie swap. This year I decided to take cake balls and made them in a variety of colors. They are always a hit and great for kids because they are (mostly) bite size so the chocolate doesn't melt on their hands.
You will need:
Any boxed cake mix (and ingredients to make it, (eggs, oil)
1 container of frosting
Melted Chocolate (or your preferred chocolate for coatingRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-5626537724208215062010-12-02T12:47:00.000-05:002010-12-02T12:47:15.005-05:00Grilled Chicken Salad
There are many varieties and endless possibilities when it comes to salad. This I whipped up with some leftover grilled chicken and other ingredients on hand.
Spinach, tomato, egg, red onion, grilled chicken and I sliced up a mozzarella cheese stick. Sprinkled with pepper and drizzled on a Greek Vinaigrette. Yum!
What's your favorite salad ingredient? One that HAS to go in every salad you Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-1559009387642791942010-11-25T12:33:00.001-05:002010-11-25T12:33:48.764-05:00I am Thankful For...
Thanksgiving at home. No need to dress up (or put on a bra). No stress. Dinner for 4. Movies. Snuggling. Turkey. Stuffing. Mashed Potatoes. Gravy. Fried Okra. Crescent rolls. Pecan Pie.
I am also Thankful to have the ability to be able to provide all of this for my family. To have a warm house to serve it in.
I am Thankful for Hickory Farms...who provided the appetizers. Something Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-79240852524263266852010-11-24T11:17:00.000-05:002010-11-24T11:17:23.819-05:00Best Stuffing Ever (Dad's Stuffing)
My dad makes the best stuffing EVER. Not sure if he got this recipe from somewhere or made it up himself. Anyone who has ever tried it always requests more and an invitation to dinner the next time it's made. I've made a few modifications and variances over the years, minor adjustments, just to try them out. You really can't go wrong. It's a smorgasbord of GOOD.
What you'll need:
1 pkg Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-61866238981776187642010-11-23T10:36:00.000-05:002010-11-23T10:36:28.906-05:00Naked Grape Pinot's ~ Review I recently had the opportunity to try two Pinot's from The Naked Grape. What a cool name, right?
The first was a crisp, lightly fruited Pinot Grigio. With aromas and tastes of pear and honey this was fabulous with lemon/pepper crusted tilapia (see previous post). It was mildly sweet and medium bodied. Sure to please but not overwhelm any food pairing. I would also serve this with pasta in Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-18444692162641327962010-11-19T08:30:00.001-05:002010-11-19T08:41:14.409-05:00Progresso Lemon Pepper PankoI recently tried Progresso's Lemon Pepper Panko bread crumbs. Regular bread crumbs will never do again. I was in the mood for some Tilapia. Usually this is a meal I would make for myself when Hubster and the kids are at church. They're not big fans of fish...yet. I didn't want to wait for a night alone, though, so I made this special treat for myself while making fried popcorn shrimp for the Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-52630684992736565272010-11-12T07:14:00.001-05:002010-11-12T07:19:38.002-05:00What gets you in the Holiday Spirit?Today is going to be a busy day. Shopping with a friend, trip to the post office, bank, and grocery store. 30 minutes (or more) with my EA Active trainer kicking my butt and Girls Night In. I can't think of a better way to start the day than with some Vanilla Nut Coffee.
Some people get excited about the holidays with the first sales at the stores, Some by the never-ending playing of holiday Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-55733414095284964622010-11-08T09:51:00.001-05:002010-11-08T09:53:32.446-05:00Wines Of Chile ~ A Celebration of Red
I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Wines of Chile ~Red Blends Blogger Wine Tasting. By recently I mean about a month ago. The information and the wines were so incredible that I've been at a loss at how to do it justice in a post. We sampled 8 different wines with the help of Fred Dexheimer (Master Sommelier) and 8 Chilean Wine Makers. We had awesome food and got the Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-67377318394711406692010-11-04T08:49:00.000-04:002010-11-04T08:49:43.917-04:00Tomato and Jalapeno QuesadillaI was in the mood for a little spicy snack. This also works well as a grilled cheese but I was in the mood for a quesadilla.
I always make mine open-faced and then fold. Some like to top with another tortilla but I prefer the fold. Layer with mixed shredded cheese, tomatoes and jalapenos. You can use oil or butter or a non-stick pan with neither (pictured here).
When the cheese is fully Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-62468780556902228952010-10-31T09:45:00.002-04:002010-11-16T08:48:56.965-05:00Date Night with Macaroni Grill's Creamy Basil Parmesan and Chicken PastaWinner
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Things are what they are. When I was recently sent some meals to try and it was suggested that I create a "Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-28403237836951733022010-10-12T21:35:00.001-04:002010-10-12T21:38:49.848-04:00Do You Enjoy a Good Debate?I'm a big fan of arguing. Seriously. When I believe I am right I will argue it to the death, constantly coming up with new reason WHY I'm right. I guess I like to be right, but more than that it's about getting others to see my view. I have some friends who also love a good debate and we engage in these often. While it's important to make sure someone understands my point of view it's not as Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-44187347550394379452010-10-12T07:47:00.004-04:002010-10-12T08:35:02.790-04:00Random Facebook Status'Don't forget to stop over at the Un Mom to read more random. It's the one day a week we get to get all the little tidbits out of our brains. Like a string of Facebook status updates.,Speaking of FB...here's some of my updates from the last week...(Puddin Pop) told me she has 3 boyfriends. She has sworn me to secrecy not to tell anyone who these boys are. They don't even know, lol. When asked why Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-30083841121578007072010-10-05T09:46:00.004-04:002010-10-05T14:40:41.380-04:00Bear Flag Wines ~ ReviewI recently had the pleasure of tasting the two latest additions to the Bear Flag Collection. The Dark Red Blend and their Bright White Blend. Neither is available in my area but I have some wonderful people at Hunter PR that look out for me and offer me the chance to try wines That would otherwise be unavailable to me. Thank You.The Bright White Blend was crisp and semi sweet. It presents a Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-35939542264244325522010-10-02T09:31:00.002-04:002010-10-02T09:40:50.051-04:00Bagel Sandwich. Great for Breakfast, Lunch or a midnight snack. This Bagel sandwich is one of my all time favorites. Toasted Everything Bagel (no other bagel compares), a good amount of Cream Cheese, 1 oz of Lox, a slice of ripe tomato and a full slice (thin) of red onion. Melts in your mouth. Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-20386483194163066742010-09-30T09:40:00.005-04:002010-09-30T10:40:53.036-04:00Camembert, Pork, Salad, and Wine. GNIWe had another Girls Night In. A monthly "catch up" with neighbor moms. We cook, we drink, we eat and chat. It's a relaxing evening with no children and no driving. Here's what we had... The wine. Okay. That's just a pic of the wine I brought. The others were drinking 3 buck Chuck. A Pinot Grigio and a White Zin. I chose this Cabernet and loved the peppery, dark berryand chocolate flavors. It Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-47837092021367496882010-09-21T07:30:00.004-04:002010-09-21T08:20:43.808-04:00Theme Hijacking, Parties and Pre SchoolTuesdays are for Random. My weekly therapeutic rant about everything. Little tidbits of stuff going on and thoughts in my head. Everyone does it. Some of us save it for Tuesdays. If you want to join us, or just take a peek at who else is playing...head over to The Un Mom. She's the Queen of Random and the rest of us just try to be as random.I had my theme hijacked. You probably noticed. Someone Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-4034012498310015122010-09-10T11:10:00.000-04:002010-09-30T17:00:30.318-04:00PlayStation MOVE ~ A Gamers Dream This post brought to you by PlayStation(R) Move. All opinions are 100% mine. With all this talk of wine and food there has to be moderation and exercise. I do love to eat. While I try to eat healthy, I do get cravings. I have found that giving in is better than eating everything else in the hope that the craving will go away. It never does. Thankfully, technology Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-8937959135421431292010-09-10T10:51:00.008-04:002010-09-10T11:24:21.965-04:00Vacation FoodWe ate fabulously while on vacation. The food was so good, in fact, that I totally forgot to take pictures. I know. What kind of blogger am I who can;t even remember to take pics? I can tell you about it though.First night. We had made NC style BBQ and carried it with us. Something easy to heat up after driving and unpacking a weeks worth of supplies. It was very tasty and we had enough for Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-21818492577572826272010-09-08T08:14:00.007-04:002010-09-11T19:00:34.911-04:00Lost Vineyards~ The Italian CollectionI was recently sent the entire Italian collection of wines being offered by Lost Vineyards of the World. They are a company that makes affordable wine available at rockin' prices due to their massive amounts of transports and the shipping deals this creates.I wrote already about Pink Lady and how fun and enjoyable it was. I now wanted to tell you about the rest of the bunch. LambruscoSee. I'm an Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-57110287714253863912010-08-24T16:58:00.009-04:002010-08-30T10:03:08.758-04:00Avocado and Shrimp TacosRelaxed.That's how I'm feeling right now. We are currently vacationing at the beach. We've had some delicious food shared with wonderful company. The kids have playmates and it's like a never ending sleepover with 3 kids in the same room each night. We've been to the beach each morning and then have found other touristy things to do in the afternoon. Today I took a nice long walk on the beach Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-91930674697059983702010-08-19T07:27:00.006-04:002010-08-19T13:52:12.589-04:00Want a Good Laugh? Want it at My Expense?It's very healthy to laugh. Even if it's at our own expense. Yesterday was one of those ROTFL at myself days and thanks to Facebook I was able to make several of my friends laugh too. I'm sure it was very therapeutic for everyone. Here's what happened.I decided to get my haircut. I am a creature of habit and when I get a new cut (which is about once a year) I wear it down for approximately 2 Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-40194587540648934902010-08-14T11:54:00.004-04:002010-08-14T12:00:39.745-04:00Bacon Salad WrapHere's my latest creation. I had some left over salad (salad mix, red onion and tomato) and had made bacon for the kids for breakfast.1 Italian Flat breadSalad mix (of your choosing)4 slices of bacon2 oz of pepperjack cheese cut into small cubes2 tbsp Lite Ranch dressingIt was SOOOO good. Enjoy!Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-70565674675148629432010-08-13T13:31:00.002-04:002010-08-13T13:38:31.665-04:00I'm a Loser, BabySeriously...NOT. As a blogger we feel validated by comments. I currently have NONE. Not a single comment anywhere on this blog. People send me e-mails when they see their comments haven't been approved so I thought I should explain. I'm trying out Disqus on advice from my peeps at Tribal Blogs. They promise me that all my comments will return in "hours". I'm trying to get clarification on Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-28687479060063787412010-08-09T20:48:00.006-04:002010-08-10T08:07:10.424-04:00Totally Random and Not Jealous at ALLSo it's Tuesday once again. Not really. It's Monday night, but I want to go to Water Country tomorrow so I'm posting tonight. What? You know you all do it. I've just figured out how to be organized enough to do it. It's Random. It's fun. All the cool kids are doing it and I'm joining in...again. Go link up at The Un Mom and find lots more cool, fun, random posts by cool kids like me.First, I haveRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-10579085447279753912010-08-04T07:42:00.001-04:002010-08-04T07:46:52.420-04:00Wordless Wednesday ~Concert in the ParkRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-28118483791596573742010-08-02T10:14:00.003-04:002010-08-02T10:22:57.251-04:00Grilled Chicken WrapI've been creating different wraps this summer to enjoy for lunch of with a glass of wine for dinner. This is one I enjoyed while the family was away at Vacation Bible School. 1 (Lite Italian Herb) Flatbread2 leaves of Romaine2 Slices Red Onion3 Slices tomato2 Slices of Provolone4 oz Grilled chicken (grilled at home, not the store bought stuff)1 tbsp Greek Vinaigrette Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-67839791556448078732010-07-22T11:29:00.006-04:002010-07-23T12:04:22.462-04:00I Don't Give a Rats Ass What You ThinkIt's true. I don't.Hubster was raised to impress people. Put you best foot forward with clean, pressed clothes, daily bathing, immaculate hair... I can't say that I was raised too differently, but my Mom stopped dressing me at the age of 5. If I pulled out a wrinkled shirt out of my drawer, because I had shoved them in there while putting my laundry away, then a wrinkled shirt I wore. No one tookRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-86083810799763482492010-07-20T11:57:00.008-04:002010-07-20T20:49:02.373-04:00Apothic Red 2008 ~ ReviewI was recently sent a sample of Apothic Red. I was very excited to find out it was a blend of my 3 favorite red grapes Zinfandel, Syrah and Merlot. I couldn't wait to taste it...but I did.The kids have VBS all this week (at night) and I found this to be the perfect opportunity to give this beautiful bottle a try. Yes. I'm a label person, too. This bottle would definitely catch my eye. It's sleek Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-37847103351014928002010-07-09T08:20:00.002-04:002010-07-09T08:30:05.262-04:00Follow Friday. 40 and OverIt's a beautiful sunny day and the kids need to get out of the house. We'll be heading to Water Country. Just wanted to participate in this new meme I found for us "older" folks. I'll be back later to hop and follow. Have a great day!Please hop on over there to join in on another fun way to meet new bloggers and to make new friends. She has an awesome blog and I know you'll have fun over there!Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-83668651161881874862010-07-05T08:21:00.007-04:002010-07-05T09:28:37.324-04:00Pink Lady Italian Rose ~ ReviewWe had a little impromptu Girls Night In. It was last minute so no big meal was planned. We just decided to share a pizza, drink some wine, and have a little Girl time. I didn't think I'd be able to attend since Hubster had been ill the day before. He came home feeling fine on Friday so I decided to pop in with this Pink Lady I received from Lost Vineyards of the World. We ALL loved it. Usually aRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-12614783906882406722010-06-29T07:08:00.005-04:002010-06-29T08:09:36.559-04:00Random Tuesday~ EA Active, TV and The Case of the Missing Ice Cream.Just another totally random Tuesday. Brought to us by The Un Mom who make random Rock. Don't forget to stop by, link up, and visit some other totally random posts.I just ordered EA Active (through Amazon) and am expecting it to arrive this week. I need to step up my virtual fitness and have heard great things about this product. I even found a workout buddy to keep me challenged over at Wii Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-60031728849422191132010-06-28T07:29:00.003-04:002010-06-28T07:36:42.799-04:00Need Wine Reviewed?It's been a while since I've received any wine to review. For a while it seemed as though I'd hear my door chime at least once a week with a fresh delivery of wine to review. It's slowed. I have no problem buying wine and reviewing it. I love to shop and look at all the new and interesting labels. I just wanted to put it out there that I'm still available, in case someone has a wine they justRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-15200850497657155352010-06-23T10:11:00.004-04:002010-06-30T22:16:26.482-04:00(Not So) Wordless~ Roast Beef WrapWhen warm weather hits there's nothing better than a cool sandwich to help fight off the heat and satisfy your hunger. My dad used to make a version of this in pocket bread when we were little. I've done some modifying and this is one of my all time favorite Summertime Wraps.Roast Beef Wrap~ 440 Calories1 Light Italian and Herb (Flatout) flatbread2 ounces Cole Slaw1 Tbsp. French Dressing2 Slices Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-38080979065612187072010-06-23T07:35:00.002-04:002010-06-23T07:59:12.776-04:00July 4th Linky LoveWith July 4th right around the corner I wanted to give everyone the chance to promote themselves and any promotional items they have for sale in their shops. Nothing is off limits. I just ask that you post a valid link, the item(s) for sale and when the sale ends. You can also add any good deals you come across on the internet with a link to the "sale" page. I know a friend sent me a link for a Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-33416821637212701872010-06-19T07:56:00.002-04:002010-06-19T08:06:28.014-04:00Father's Day Weekend with the FluIt's Father's Day weekend and I'm afraid it's going to go down as one of the worst. I spent all day yesterday in bed with the flu. It was awful. It turns out I have to work tomorrow so we had planned on taking the kids to Water Country for the day today but...now it seems as though Hubster has come down with the flu. That's 3 out of 4 of us. Fingers crossed it ends with him.It's probably just as Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-38737742580044139302010-06-17T14:11:00.002-04:002010-06-17T14:48:13.989-04:00Target Wine Cube ~ RieslingOn a recent trip to Target I decided to purchase one of their Wine Cubes. Usually priced at $17.99 for a 3 litre box, they were on sale for $14.99, a price I couldn't refuse. When Summer time approaches and temperatures are in the 90's I prefer a cool crisp white wine over the heavier, warmer temped reds. I chose the Riesling and was not disappointed."Target collaborated with Trinchero Family Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-61362253358593212912010-06-16T09:28:00.003-04:002010-06-16T09:44:38.294-04:00WTHW~ Barf Boy, Grey's, Working from your Parent's HomeI've missed a couple of these. This is one of my favorites but I've been slack. I'll make up for it now. Head on over to Blue Monkey Butt to read more posts, grab a button and link up. Elle and Stacy ROCK!Are you on Facebook? Did you see THIS? What the Hell is it? It's a foreign object found in a Capri Sun. It's disgusting and hasn't been diagnosed yet. You really need to look at all the pics, Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-53999664662191563032010-06-14T07:45:00.006-04:002010-06-14T08:35:17.481-04:00Redwood Creek MalbecRedwood Creek is getting ready debut their new Malbec this Summer and I was fortunate enough to receive and early bottle. I was also offered the opportunity to ask one of the winemakers, Sean Hails, a few questions.From thePress Release"Redwood Creek Winemakers Cal Dennison and Sean Hails ventured to Argentina to develop the 2009 Malbec""Avid outdoorsmen, Dennison and Hails both strive to create Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-63847342135437619052010-06-03T09:01:00.004-04:002010-06-04T08:56:14.738-04:00Summer of '83 was the Best Summer EverReading blog posts the last couple days has brought back such memories. A recent reminder of fashion such as Mork suspenders and stirrup pants (years later) has me reflecting on my past with such fond memories. I'm also amazed with how much things have changed. Everyone is way more cautious these days and none of this would be possible now but...Oh the fun I had.When I was 14 years old I moved inRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-12952013134979179282010-06-01T08:40:00.003-04:002010-06-01T09:15:00.075-04:00Totally Random June 1stHell Yeah. It's Tuesday. Nothing says Tuesday like Randomness. Don't believe me? Check out The Un Mom and see all the people who agree. You'll be a believer then. Let's get playing...Awesome weekend. You can read about all our family fun here. We packed in lots of fun and sun.The Blue Monkey Butt Sisters had a fabulous idea (they've had several but I really like this one). I may have invited Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-43950051890090450512010-05-28T09:19:00.004-04:002010-05-28T11:08:32.521-04:00Holy 500500 posts.I'm in awe of myself. I've never stuck to any "hobby" this long. I guess always being considered "talkative" isn't so bad after all...unless you're the person who has to listen. What do you write to celebrate 500 posts? I thought I would write about all the reasons I kept going. Why I love it, stuff like that. Here goes.I started a blog as something to do. I found myself (by choice) as Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-66234440230120312782010-05-27T07:36:00.003-04:002010-05-27T07:44:03.813-04:00Twitter Hop ~ Super Simple, Super FunI've had a ton of fun meeting new people with this Twitter Hop the last few weeks. If you are interested in gaining more followers, simply follow the directions below and get out there and meet some people.Welcome to Twitter Hop Thursday, hosted by Simply Stacie, The King’s Court IV, Little Yaya’s, Review Retreat, and Moms Wear Your Tees!Would you like more Twitter followers and be introduced Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-11278061254954613062010-05-25T07:14:00.003-04:002010-05-25T07:36:00.486-04:00Random Tuesday ~MEcation, New Job and a RingTuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday. It must be time for some random, some blog hopping, and finding new Twitter and Facebook Friends. Yep. It's a busy busy day. No one does Random like The Un Mom and her followers. Join us all and get those tidbits of knowledge out of your head. Nothing is too silly for ...If we're friends on Facebook you already know that I'm out of town. Taking a little MEcation to get Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-78691424205712834472010-05-20T14:38:00.002-04:002010-05-20T15:04:51.054-04:00Thursday Thunks ~ My Life in ABC'sWhere we make you think a little bit before you blog!We pick a subject, and your job is to interpret it anyway you want. Write about it on your blog... simple as that. Maybe you can interpret it as a picture - we don't care!Please only leave a link if you have written a Thursday Thunks post. Please mention us in your post, and link back to the blog here.Don't forget to go visit the other Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-84801816794382835312010-05-12T09:14:00.004-04:002010-05-12T09:32:01.521-04:00What the Hell Entrecard?I can't help it. I did my Wordless Wednesday post here and a What the Hell Wednesday post here and then went in to Entrecard to look for something and saw something that qualified for both. So I'll be double participating this week. It's cool, right?Could someone please explain how EntreCard has let this shit happen? I've been reading about a lot of people leaving and had come to the conclusion Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-82335041011652983082010-05-10T13:51:00.009-04:002010-05-11T08:11:13.913-04:00Strawberry Picking, Killer Otters and a New HobbyGotta love Tuesdays. It's an opportunity to take all the fragments in you mind and put them together in completely random order to create a post. All the cool kids do it. Give it a try. Then go over to The Un Mom to link up and read more random from the other cool kids.Why when I go shopping somewhere like Target I see a barcode scanner everywhere I look until I have a product that I want to Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-47180709919821653952010-05-10T08:34:00.004-04:002010-05-10T08:48:56.689-04:00Great Mother's Day WeekendWhat a great weekend. Friday we took the kids to Busch Gardens and rode some rides and had dinner. Saturday we hung around the house and Hubster took the kids out for a while and then they had a water gun battle in the yard. They brought me home a faux wine barrel with some fresh basil and cilantro to plant with my chives. Hubster thought about getting different flowers for the yard but the wholeRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-52782143297822459522010-05-07T12:06:00.007-04:002010-05-15T10:55:08.050-04:00Sebeka Takes Home Double GoldTasters Guild recently held their 23rd Annual International Wine Judging in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I was immediately contacted by one of the judges about a specific wine. Knowing I am always on the hunt for inexpensive (under $10) bottles of wine, this judge had a wine for me to try. Turns out I had tried this particular wine from previous years but hearing that the 2009 varietal had received Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-83845886317000701452010-05-06T13:12:00.007-04:002010-05-06T14:07:23.502-04:00It's Not a Party without the Melba SnacksEmbarrassingly (that's a word, right?) I spaced on the date yesterday and totally missed Cinco De Mayo. I didn't actually miss it. I was around and thinking about it all day. I was just without a Margarita and my munchies that I normally enjoy with neighbors and friends on our annual Cinco Happy Hour. I had to work. I totally forgot to request it off. Since Puddin Pop has Strep and was still in Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-83424639956015883612010-05-05T06:30:00.002-04:002010-05-15T11:02:37.577-04:00Sleeping, Name Changing and Tragedy ~ What the HellWednesdays can be fun. Especially if playing the What the Hell game with the Blue Monkey Butt sisters Elle and Stacy. They are funny and delightful and you should really head over and visit them before they get so popular that there's a line at the door. Just saying.My husband was only awake for 6 hours yesterday. What the Hell is that? That man needs a job. I totally made him get up at 6:15 withRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-64395649468624186482010-04-30T12:01:00.003-04:002010-04-30T12:20:03.401-04:00Wine vs. Water. I'll take the Wine, PleaseI received this in an e-mail today. Beats all the emails for business insurance , online schooling and reduced mortgage rates that cram my inbox. Thanks, Joan for reminding of this. I've seen it before but it came back just in time. In case you didn't know, My buds at Tribal Blogs have started #poosday, also referred to as #fecesfriday. We're supposed to tack down any posts having to do with,Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-645657102969823372010-04-27T20:10:00.002-04:002010-04-27T20:26:53.827-04:00Too Much CakeI made a cake for Pudding Pop's birthday today. We invited Grandma and Papa to come over after dinner to have some cake and ice cream with us. They brought a cake with them. It never even dawned on me to offer one or the other...or both. Must be my poor upbringing (that's a joke). With only 6 of us I immediately cut 3 more pieces and sent them down to the neighbor. I always try to get rid Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-76854652851960078192010-04-27T06:30:00.000-04:002010-04-27T06:30:00.754-04:00Flash Forward, Creepy Dude and a BirthdayTuesday again. Time to get the random out and link up with all the other cool kids over at The Un Mom. Go. You know you want to.Puddin Pop turns 4 today. At 2:43 pm. Not a second before. We have a co-ed sleepover planned for Friday. Each kid is having a friend over. I figure this will prevent them from fighting for the attention of one friend. I can't wait.The weather has mostly been Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-64525106589799144392010-04-26T20:45:00.003-04:002010-04-26T21:03:45.504-04:00Damned if I do...I swear Hubster is trying to send me to the looney bin. I can't keep up with a single conversation. He will insist he didn't say certain things and then tells me other things over and over again and gets irritated if I point this out. I have a problem repeating myself...when I'm drinking. He doesn't drink. What's the equivalent of zencore...for the "other" head, lol? One of the ladies in our GNI Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-72002131773688965212010-04-23T16:23:00.003-04:002010-04-23T16:36:59.615-04:00TGIFIt's been a long time since I was generally happy for it to be Friday. Usually Fridays seem like Monday and every other day of the week and have since I stopped working full time. When I was working full time I was always working on the weekend so Friday wasn't anything exciting unless I had the weekend off, or at least Saturday. This week I ventured out to work all week (except I had to take Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-86376017082693581222010-04-19T13:47:00.007-04:002010-04-30T11:06:17.022-04:00Saint Agur Makes a Big Hit at Girls Night InWe had another Girls Night In over the weekend and tried some new recipes and cheese. Ile De France offered up this Saint Agur Bleu Cheese and it is the best cheese I've ever had. No lie.I looked on the Ile De France site for some recipes and modified one a little. It ended up looking like this...Spicy greens and bleu cheese crostini* 1 Everything Baguette cut into 12 slices* 3 Tbsp. extra-virginRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-33955203241361055992010-04-15T08:03:00.002-04:002010-04-15T08:18:19.554-04:00No. Not Four.I'm in a funk.I usually love to plan the kids birthday parties but this one I have put off far too long. I just sent out e-mail invites. I'm not talking e-vites. I'm talking a plain old e-mail inviting my child's friends to her 4th birthday party. Of course it was sent to their parents because I don't know any 4 year olds with e-mail. You get the idea.We've know for months where she wanted to Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-8228660076295794872010-04-13T09:41:00.004-04:002010-04-13T10:08:04.144-04:00Random is GoodI'm starting to crush on Jamie Oliver. Food Revolution Rocks!Spring Break was more fun and less chaotic than I thought it would be. I guess having Hubster temporarily unemployed has its benefits.Am I the only one who thought Rhianna sucked on American Idol last week? The song sucked and was making me dizzy with the same words over and over. I was seriously hoping she would get voted off.Everyone Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-71812646423803111072010-04-05T08:06:00.004-04:002010-04-05T08:37:01.730-04:00Spring BreakWoo-Hoo! It's Spring Break.Hubster's job ended last week and he (fingers crossed) has another lined up for next week. In the mean time we will be doing a staycation and trying to cram in some family fun time close to home. Today we are taking the kids to the Virginia Zoo, tomorrow we have ticket to see Dora and Friends Live at Chrysler Hall. We plan on at least one more trip to Busch Gardens as Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-75903604021413154272010-03-30T17:10:00.006-04:002010-04-03T07:52:46.783-04:00They Made a Wine Just For MoiSeriously.While perusing the ever growing wine section at Target last week a label jumped out at me. I almost didn't catch it. The label on this bottle is totally me. If you don't believe me ask my brothers. My dad may know a little about this too, as do my friends, but I don't want to tarnish my reputation.Here it is... the storyHave you ever dated brothers? Worn leather pants to a wedding? Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-12853492827515348572010-03-30T07:21:00.003-04:002010-03-30T07:59:45.264-04:00Undercover Boss, Food Revolution and Spring Break~ Random TuesdayReady for some Random? Keely does it best. I enjoy it though. Read here and then stop by The Un Mom for more Randomness. I always learn new stuff on Tuesdays***************************************Does anyone else thing the Amusement Park guy on Undercover Boss looked like George Clooney?***************************************I'm still looking into life insurance rates. Why can I get some projectsRachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-33340088120686441242010-03-27T07:15:00.003-04:002010-03-27T07:29:52.008-04:00What to do when the kids are both in schoolEvery once in a while I start to think that when Puddin Pop starts school I will go back to school myself. I just have no idea what I want to get a degree in. It's not really important I guess in my SAHM status, but having a degree is always something that I thought would have. I was looking, the last couple days, at different schools offering an online degree. I think this would be the best Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-71084570866106058092010-03-26T18:38:00.005-04:002010-03-26T19:50:14.129-04:00Pineapple Upside-down MartiniO.M.G.Hubster went out to dinner with his soon to be ex-boss the other night and they decided to say their goodbyes over a butter slathered steak at Ruth's Chris. I had the leftover fillet for lunch today. Yum. Hubster rarely drinks but when in Rome... They decided on Pineapple upside-down Martinis and tonight we tried to recreate the recipe. Hubster called the restaurant and was told (by the Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-84779146204190286552010-03-24T07:23:00.003-04:002010-03-24T07:59:12.907-04:00WTHW~ Work, Idol and Hot SauceIf you haven't started already, now is the perfect time to jump in on the WTHW fun. Stop by Elle and Stacy and play along.Yay for Hump Day! The week is half over and the weekend is on the way. That's how I used to feel. Now it seems as though I'll be working on the weekends so my excitement is diminishing. What the Hell? I enjoy my get-me-out-of-the-house job but last weekend it was in the high Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-14081024598297706262010-03-23T15:11:00.006-04:002010-03-23T15:58:48.166-04:00What's Better than Chocolate?You know what's better than chocolate?Chocolate with Peanut Butter. It's my favorite. I add Peanut Butter to my chocolate ice cream since the rest of the family likes the plain 'ol chocolate variety. I've also been known to get a big spoonful of Peanut Butter and then coat it in chocolate chips. It's something I crave. The combination is perfect. Chocolate and Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter and Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-75210014338929417262010-03-22T07:56:00.008-04:002010-03-22T08:46:01.793-04:00I Have a Ghost and It's Messing with the Wrong PersonI have a ghost. It has to be a ghost. This ghost is messing with the wrong woman. Let me explain...Last night I was finally relaxing trying to catch up on some recorded shows that I missed last week while I was out of town. Everyone was in bed. I was alone downstairs, on the couch, watching Fast Forward and sipping on a glass of wine. My stemless wine glass was sitting on a cushioned ottoman in Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-64681806161523795882010-03-17T09:05:00.004-04:002010-03-17T10:01:26.028-04:00WTHW~ Doctors, Facebook beats Google and the Easter BunnyAnother addition of What the Hell Wednesday. Bought to you from Raleigh this week. Puddin Pop and I came down to take care of my brother and will be heading home tomorrow. If you're playing along or just want to read some funny stuff, head over to Elle and Stacy's Blue Monkey Butt and check out some other WTHW posts.So. Darling brother had surgery on some herniated discs to relieve the pain Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-56477837219164062362010-03-12T07:41:00.003-05:002010-03-12T08:01:38.803-05:00Date Night~ Need HelpTonight is Date Night. This is a new concept to Hubster and I. So much so that I think I may need to send both of us invitations for the next one. I booked the babysitter over a week ago and we both have been caught trying to decide what movie we are going to watch for Pizza and movie night with the kids...our usual Friday night gig.We have so many new restaurants that have opened around us Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-6837651104649402102010-03-10T07:04:00.005-05:002010-03-10T08:43:55.675-05:00Delayed Titling, Bad Singing, and Too Many PicturesAnother Wednesday and more What the Hell moments. I've called it therapy before and I won't stop now. If you'd like to get some stuff off your chest, link up with the rest of us over at Elle and Stacy's Blue Monkey Butt. It feels Goooood.I've noticed over the last couple months with my participation in WTH Wednesday and Random Thought Tuesday that I no longer title my posts before I write them. Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-15026499100286875232010-03-09T06:56:00.003-05:002010-03-09T07:30:35.089-05:00Surgery, Crystal Bowersox, Chef Ramsey and the President~ RTTIf it's Tuesday, which I've been told it is, it must be time for some more randomness. Random is good. Helps to get out the bits of thoughts swimming through my head. If you're playing, head on over to The Un Mom when you finish here and link up.I didn't go to Raleigh last week as my brother's surgery was postponed. He had an upper respiratory infection and they didn't think it would be a good Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-33417078913700076252010-03-03T08:46:00.003-05:002010-03-03T09:17:49.031-05:00Work, Snowday and Funny things Kids Say~ WTHWAnother episode of What the Hell Wednesday. I missed last week with a case of the bluey blues. I was just feeling yucky and unmotivated, What the Hell? But I'm back with a vengeance and joining the ladies at Blue Monkey Butt for more Wednesday fun. Get some stuff off your chest and join in.I have a (very) part time job. One day a week (sometimes two) I venture away from my family for some quiet Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-5891791969897138802010-03-02T06:53:00.005-05:002010-03-02T07:34:37.288-05:00Undrcover Boss, Olympics, Toast with Love~ RTTHas anyone seen Undercover Boss? The idea is that CEO's of companies go into entry level positions to see what really happens within their companies and then they can report back to their Directors and make changes to better their businesses. First off, that pig from Hooters should have been fired. Period. I would also like to know how they can get another season out of this. People, if a new Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-61015593382509511302010-02-25T12:41:00.005-05:002010-02-25T13:25:36.275-05:00It's time to review the BoysThe gentlemen adorned the stage last night in attempt to stay another week. With the results just hours away, here's my take on the Boys of American Idol...Todrick Hall~ Very comfortable on stage. I enjoyed the performance but didn't feel his vocals were contest worthy. Not at least in this performance.Aaron Kelly~He did well. I just don't see him standing out. I think he'll quickly get lost in Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-25872219936336844852010-02-23T22:37:00.003-05:002010-02-23T23:19:12.919-05:00American Idol Recap~ It was InevitableYep. The ladies just performed and there is nothing I like more than wine and Idol. I've been watching wince the auditions, so my judgement may be clouded, but here is what I've got.Ladies Night~ 12 ladies perform. It's America's job to dwindle them down to 6. My recap...Paige ~ I'm not into her ...yet. Think going first has its demerits. Was she really sewn into her outfit? That would suck Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-82596298989235895192010-02-21T14:20:00.003-05:002010-02-21T14:31:05.916-05:00Look what Jimmy's doing nowI mentioned here that I have a new 4 week gig for The View. Now I have to watch. It's rough sometimes all the demands that I put on myself, lol.So. I'm watching The View last week and they are discussing that Jimmy Johnson is the new spokesperson for extenze. (So is it him that keeps sending me all those emails?) They were talking about how embarrassing it would be to promote such a product (Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709895092154538908.post-86320361427928798442010-02-21T08:42:00.004-05:002010-02-21T09:46:04.780-05:00Girls Night In~ Kiss from a RoseAnother Girls Night In has come and gone. I'm getting sloppy. We're having so much fun I keep forgetting to take pictures of the food. It was another fondue night. Steak and Shrimp. I will never get sick of that. We also had some brown rice and a salad comprised of romaine, mixed greens, roasted pecans, cranberries and brie tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette that was to die for. I think I had 5 Rachelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17952887332484809634noreply@blogger.com0