My fractured ankle

It dawned on me the other day that it's been 2 years since I fractured my left ankle.

I am so glad that I no longer live in a townhouse apartment.

Water cleanses

SPRING CLEANSE ~ YOUR BODY ~ Yes another post about water lol. But if you really want to cleanse then DRINK, DRINK, DRINK. Here are 8 home made vitamin water recipes to help you keep the water flowing!

As a rule, you should try to avoid as much as possible industrial food and beverages

1) The classical : lemon/cucumber:
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + 1 cucumber and a lemon, thinly sliced + 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf + 1/3 of finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

2) The granite : Strawberry/Lime or Raspberry/Lime
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 6 strawberries / 0r Raspberries and one thinly sliced lime + 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

3) The digestive : Fennel/citrus
First: infuse 1 to 3 grams of dried and crushed fennel in 150 ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + lemon juice (put the leftover lemon in the mix) + a small thinly sliced orange + 12 fresh chopped mint leaves + the infusion of fennel seeds. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

4) The antiOX : Blackberry/Sage
Note that a part from the berries, sage leafs is the herb that has the highest antioxidant content.
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of blackberries that have been very slightly crushed + 3-4 sage leaves. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

5) WATERmelon : watermelon/Rosemary
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of watermelon cut into cubes + 2 rosemary stems. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

6) The exotic : Pineapple/Mint
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of pineapple cut into cubes + 12 fresh mint leaves finely chopped. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

7) The traditional : Appel/cinnamon
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of apple cut into cubes + 2 cinnamon sticks + 2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

8.) The zingibir : Ginger/tea
In advance: heat 1 teaspoon of ginger in two cups of tea, let it cool down.

Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water with two cups of the ginger tea + 4-5 pieces of fresh ginger cut into cubes. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

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Bacon wrapped chicken breasts

Bacon Wrapped, Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts:



1 boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon green onion, Chopped
2 pieces bacon, Partially Cooked

Directions:


Pound out Chicken breast so it is about 1/4" thick.

Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast.

Roll Chicken breast up to conceal  cream cheese.

Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick.

Place on baking sheet and back for about 30 minutes at 375.

Broil for about 5 minute to crisp bacon.


I found this on Facebook, then copy/pasted it here in my blog because it looks like something I'd like to make. It was credited to food.com.

Cheesy Bacon Bombs

Bacon Bombs:
1 can (8ct.) Pillsbury Grands Flaky
Layers Biscuits
Cubed Mozzarella Cheese (1-1″ cube
per Bomb)
2 lbs. of Bacon (1 slice per Bomb)
Sticks
Oil for frying (I used Canola)
Directions:
Cube up the Cheese, and cut each
Biscuit into fourths. Place one piece of
Cheese inside a Biscuit quarter, and
roll it up in there, nice and tight…
Wrap each rolled Bomb in a slice of
Bacon, and secure it with a skewer or
toothpick…
In a med/large pot, heat up approx.
2″ of Oil (to 350 degrees) and fry them
up in small batches. Maybe one or
two at a time, the oil will expand so
stay close…
Drain them on some Paper Towel, but
serve them up good and warm. YUM!!
 
Someone posted this on Facebook and I decided that this is what I want to take to the Bacon Bash in July.

Blah, blah, blah...

Blah, blah, blah... I'm whining again.

My period has gone AWOL.... it hasn't been around since mid-late February. I get twinges that are like menstrual cramps and I think I've finally started, but when check after using the toilet, it's still not here.

I'm NOT pregnant. I've had my tubes tied for 10 years.... My mom went through menopause at 48... I'm 44, now.

Weirdness.

Quick mini pies

QUICK DINNER -- Create Your Own Signature Mini Pie (and an easy way to get rid of leftovers!)

Mix 1/2 cup of Bisquick, 1/2 Cup of Milk, and 2 eggs together for a base. (put about 1 tablespoon in each muffin cup)

Top with about 1/4 cup of any "fillings" you want. - Cheeseburger, Pizza, BLT, Chicken and Veggies, etc.... You can mix it up in the pan (any meat should already be cooked)

Then top with one more tablespoon of the "Bisquick Mixture" - and bake at 375 for 25-30. It's a great way to get rid of your leftovers! These can also be frozen! Just pop them into the microwave for a quick meal on the go!
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Creamy Cilantro dressing or dipping sauce

1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 green onions, white and green parts
juice of 1 lemon (3-4 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt

Newest update my step-mom emailed to me

 "All of a sudden the progress seems to be leaping forward. For the first time yesterday, Don had a firm grip using his right hand. Yesterday he could not reach his mouth with that hand, today he can. He says they worked on that arm today.

Today he walked across the room with a walker!! He says they have turned up the heat to get him out of here. I think he is also worried about the insurance running out. Whatever the motivation, I'm excited to start seeing daily progress again. He is exhausted when I see him, but he seems to be more upbeat. I think he is getting excited about his progress. More later.

Cathy" 

Yay for the great update!

Thanks Cathy.

Stackable washer/dryer unit

I was hoping to buy the washer/dryer this past weekend, but I decided to get caught up on my bills. I will be setting aside half the cost on the 1st of March, then will have the other half in April... this way I won't be flat broke in the month of March, just so I can do my own laundry again. I'll wait and let Tom do my laundry until I have my new set up. I am so lucky to have Tom in my life.

Update on my dad

My dad is well... had a bit of a setback last week, where he was vomiting almost every time he moved, but by Wednesday he was doing much better. Getting stronger and stronger with no more vomiting.

Ouch!!!!!

I ache all over. The muscles on my left side just ache. My neck, my shoulder, my back, my leg. Did anyone get the license plate number of the truck that hit me???

This makes sleeping very difficult.

Went to the doctor

I went to the doctor the other day because of extreme pain in my right thumb. My dr passed it off as caused by all the knitting and crocheting I've been doing lately, but the more I reflect on it I'm starting to wonder if it is somehow related to MS and my menstrual cycle. I'm also experiencing increased spasticity in my legs, neck, and back.

I originally wrote this in 2014

Stand mixer

I want a Kitchenaide stand mixer..... I'm looking forward to buying one in the spring.

Dryer

I sold my dryer today! This won't really help with getting the stackable set, but it will help with other things I need to buy... like dog food.

When do boys stop doing stupid things?

A question I answered on a website today:
When do boys stop doing stupid things?

My response:
Some in their mid 20s, some after their last stupid thing kills them.

I sold my washing machine today... I put an ad on Craigslist and it was sold fast.

I wish my dryer would sell, too.... *pout*
I put an ad up for it on the same day as when I listed my washer.... but no responses yet.

Feeling like a ninja... Transninja.

I read this interesting article today.

My dad just called to tell me that he is going in for brain surgery on Friday... there is a clot that they are going to try to clear and put in a stent.

Best wishes, Dad!

Cool YouTube video

Our History in 2 minutes

I hope all my friends and family have a happy new year!!

I'm hoping I'll find more yarn to work with... I've been having fun knitting wool hats... I've made one for @Tom, one for myself, and now Nicolas wants one. Yay!!

I still need some pix of the hats I made...