Flowers

I started making these flower clips the other day. They are so fun and I love the endless possibilities with them. I even put some in my hair yesterday for church.

Yummy Dinner!!!!

Every other Sunday we get together for dinner at Jared's parents' house. Yesterday was my day to make the main dish. I stole this recipe off of Armelle Jewelry's blog the other day (Thanks, Caroline). Jared helped me make the pork and rice. Kellie and Sheri made the rest and let me tell you it was yum!!! This is a definite meal in the future at the Turner household.

cafe rio pork
3 lbs pork roast
16 oz chunky salsa [or you can blend if you don't want chunky]
1 can coke
2 cup brown sugar

place pork in crock pot + fill half way up the side of the pork with water. cook on high for 4 hours. drain water. cut pork into thirds, then mix sauce [coke, brown sugar, + salsa] and pour on top. cook 4 more hours on low. shred pork. mix back in with sauce if you want it saucy or not.

cafe rio rice

3 cups uncooked rice
4 cups water
4 tsp chicken bouillion
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 can green chili's diced
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp zest of lime
2 tbs lime juice
2 tsp sugar
1 tbs butter
1/2 onion, chopped

saute onion, garlic + butter until the onion is soft. add water, rice, and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. after it begins to boil rapidly, reduce the heat to low and cover with the lid + simmer for about 20 minutes.

cafe rio creamy cilantro tomatillo salad dressing

1 package dry hidden valley ranch salad dressing
1 cup mayo
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 large clove garlic
3 small-medium tomatillos, husk off [like tomatoes but green and has a husk on it]
1/3 cup buttermilk
juice of 1 lime
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or 1 small jalapeno) – optional

place all ingredients in a blender + blend until smooth. chill in fridge at least 1 hour before serving, then it will thicken.

black beans
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 cup tomato juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbs olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbs fresh chopped cilantro

in a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. add beans, tomato juice, and salt. continually stir until heated through. just before serving stir in the cilantro.

salad- order of assembly
tortilla - use the tortilla land brand of uncooked flour tortillas from costco or sams. they are awesome and taste like cafe rio's homemade tortillas
shredded colby +monterray jack cheese
rice
beans
pork
lettuce
pico de gallo - [or chopped tomatoes, diced onions, cilantro, lime juice]
guacamole
feta cheese crumbles
cilantro
lime wedge [for lime juice]
tortilla strips
cilantro tomatillo dressing

burrito
toritilla
rice beans
pork
shredded cheese
any other toppings wanted
roll it up

This is why I need to be skinny again....

for cute shoes and cute clothes. But, I told myself that I will not and cannot buy any more clothes or shoes until I lose some major pounds.

Computer nerd

What a lucky girl I am being married to this guy the past 5 years...I picked out this shirt for him at Target the other day. It totally describes my computer, tech junkie, nerd husband. And I love him for the way he takes care of us by working so hard as a computer nerd. Love, love you babe!!!!!!!!!!!

Love, love, love

I love these kitchen layouts. When I design another house, this is the way to go...thanks to a blog " a room somewhere" where I stole these from.

Tag, I'm It

Tag, I'm it.

A: The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B: Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C: At the end of the post, the player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

10 years ago:
I was going to BYU, living in my first apartment at BYU with two roommates. I was dating Danny, who was much shorter than me. I decided to go on a mission around this time, which I entered the MTC in June. I was also working at UPB Copy Center as a runner.

5 things on my to-do list today:
1. Survive.
2. Keep Ella happy.
3. Keep Sam from burning down the house.
4. Watch American Idol with Jared.
5. Eat dinner (my day is half over, so my day isn't as busy now that it is almost 6pm)

5 Snacks I enjoy:
I am pretty easy to please as long as it is fattening, has sugar or is very unhealthy. Good thing Easter candy is here- I look forward to Cadbury mini eggs.
1. Chips and dip
2. Icecream
3. Cookies
4. Chocolate
5. Donuts from Maceys

What would I do if I were suddenly made a billionaire:
Pay off the house, send Jared back to school, go on a long, relaxing vacation, send my in-laws and my parents on missions, get a personal masseuse, and put the rest in savings...

Jobs that I have had:
Grocery store cashier at Wymount Terrace
Payless Shoe Source
Teacher's Aide for an Economic Professor (I know nothing about Economics)
Resident Hall Assistant at Deseret Towers for the summer
Copy Center Runner at UPB
Copy Center Front Desk
Membership Data Entry Coordinator at KBYU
Assistant Membership Manager

5 Places I have lived….
Utah
Florida
Illinois
Alabama

5 things people don't know about me:
1. There are certain textures or patterns that bother me and give me the creeps.
2. I would love to take piano lessons, sewing lessons, run a marathon and climb Mt. Timpanogas.
3. I tried out for many dance auditions growing up and never made it to the final round. I also tried out to be in the Nutcracker every year I was in ballet and never made it. My dance teacher my senior year gave me special permission to be in her dance class because I didn't make tryouts.
4. Last year, in my adult jazz dance class I realized that I am not a good a dancer as I always thought I was. And I am ok with that.
5. I would love to adopt a child.

Ok, I tag Kellie, Jessica and Mindy

Creamy Skillet Burgers

I saw this recipe on Good Things Utah today and thought it looked yummy. Can't wait to try it tonight.

Creamy Skillet Burgers
Recipe prepared by Angel Shannon
www.cookingwithangel.com

INGREDIENTS:

· 1 ½ lbs. lean ground beef

· 2 medium tomatoes, peeled

· ¼ cup chopped onion

· 1½ t. salt

· ¼ t. pepper

· 3 T. vegetable oil

· 1 cup sour cream

· 1 t. dill seed

· ¼ t. salt

· 1 T. chopped fresh parsley

PREPARATION:
Scoop center of tomato out into a large bowl; combine with beef, onion, salt and pepper. Cut remaining tomato into thin strips and reserve. Shape meat mixture into 6 patties about ¾ inch thick. Brown on both sides in oil; remove patties to hot platter. Pour off drippings if necessary and stir sour cream, tomato strips, dill seed and salt into pan; Cook just until heated thoroughly and spoon over patties. Sprinkle with parsley.

Chef Note: Suggested sides dishes.. rice, pasta, cooked vegetables.