JUST SIMPLE SOMETHINGS: February 2018

Wordless Wednesday

I'll be sharing at:
* Wordless Wednesday * Image-in-ing *

Cheeseburger Salad

I've been trying to cut back on bread products and wrap my burgers in lettuce...what a mess that can be! So I've found it easier to just have my burger and fixin's as a salad....problem solved!!

Cheeseburger Salad

2 or 3 servings

Ingredients:

1 Lb. fresh ground beef

¼ cup sliced red onion

4 cup lettuce (cleaned and chopped)

1 chopped large tomato

20 slices of dill pickle

¼ cup shredded cheese of choice

Dressing:

½ cup miracle whip or mayonnaise

2 tsp. French’s yellow mustard

1 Tbs. heavy cream

Garlic powder (or fresh)

Pepper and salt to taste

Directions:

Brown the ground beef in a pan with onions, garlic, pepper, and salt until cooked through. When finished cooking, quickly toss with tomato, pickles, and lettuce while hot. In a separate bowl blend your mustard, mayo, and cream until a pourable texture is attained. Slowly add you dressing mixture to the salad and toss well. Serve warm and top with any additional burger toppings you desire.

***I add sliced black olives, cucumber, and sweet pepper rings!

Enjoy, your taste buds will thank you!

Where I'll be sharing:
Happiness is Homemade * Sundays at Home * Sunday's Best * Smell good Sunday * What's for Dinner * Nifty Thrifty Sunday * Family Joy * That DIY Party * Busy Creative You *
Amaze Me Monday * Mix it up Monday * Make it Pretty Monday * Cooking and Crafting with J and J * Show and Share * Busy Monday * Keep it simple Monday *Show and Tell * Warm Heart * Totally Terrific Tuesday *W.A.Y.D.2018 Blog Hop * Tasty Tuesday * Dagmar's Home * Delicious Dishes * Inspire my Creativity * Talk of the town* Waste Not Wednesday * Thrifty and Vintage Finds *Share Your Style * Create it Thursday * No rules Weekend * Creatively crafty * Full plate Thursday * The Handmade Hangout * The Pin Junkie * Friday Frenzy * Anything blue Friday * Foodie Friday * Friday Features * Best Friday Features * What To Do Weekends * Home Matters * Ultimate Pin Party * Dare to share Sat. * Saturday Shuffle * Saturday Sparks * Best of the Weekend *

Dreaming of Summer

I'll be sharing at:

Floral Friday Fotos *

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Portuguese Sausage Soup

This is an old Rachel Ray recipe. When I first saw the ingredients, It didn't appeal to me, but I tried it, and now it's my favorite. The spices in the sausage give it a wonderful flavor!

ingredients:

1 lb. ground sweet sausage- browned and drained

1 med. onion chopped

chopped garlic to taste

3 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced

1-15 oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

1 large can diced tomatoes

2 quarts chicken broth

1-16 oz. bag frozen (or fresh) chopped spinach

Add all ingredients in a large soup pot and bring to a boil, then turn to simmer until potatoes are tender. Serve and enjoy!

Here's where I'll be sharing:
Happiness is Homemade * Sundays at Home * Sunday's Best * Smell good Sunday * What's for Dinner * Nifty Thrifty Sunday * Family Joy * That DIY Party * Busy Creative You *
Amaze Me Monday * Mix it up Monday * Make it Pretty Monday * Cooking and Crafting with J and J * Show and Share * Busy Monday * Keep it simple Monday *Show and Tell * Warm Heart * Totally Terrific Tuesday *W.A.Y.D.2018 Blog Hop * Tasty Tuesday * Dagmar's Home * Delicious Dishes * Inspire my Creativity * Talk of the town* Waste Not Wednesday * Thrifty and Vintage Finds *Share Your Style * Create it Thursday * No rules Weekend * Creatively crafty * Full plate Thursday * The Handmade Hangout * The Pin Junkie * Friday Frenzy * Anything blue Friday * Foodie Friday * Friday Features * Best Friday Features * What To Do Weekends * Home Matters * Ultimate Pin Party * Dare to share Sat. * Saturday Shuffle * Saturday Sparks * Best of the Weekend *

Weekend Snapshots * Wordless Wednesday * Image-in-ing *

Felting Creations

Have you ever met someone with an extraordinary talent and wish you were gifted like they are? I've often told hubby that I wish I could just once...step behind a mike and belt out a song or sit down at a piano and play a difficult piece perfectly. Just once, and I'd be happy. Seems like no matter how much we achieve it's never enough. We need to learn to be content and enjoy and the gifts God has given us...

Recently, I saw these felted animals on Pinterest and I think they are amazing!
So much talent here!

Just look at the detail in these!

What is felting?

It's done with wool, special needles, and a mat. Pushing the needles through a small wool ball causes the wool to attach to itself and you can begin to form a shape. There's more to it than this but you get the idea.

I like Mr. Mouse in his knitted sweater!

and a duck in a hunting hat!

Isn't she sweet?

Have any of you tried your hand at needle felting?

Here's where I'll be sharing:

Happiness is Homemade * Sundays at Home * Sunday's Best * Smell good Sunday * What's for Dinner * Nifty Thrifty Sunday * Family Joy * That DIY Party * Busy Creative You *
Amaze Me Monday * Mix it up Monday * Make it Pretty Monday * Cooking and Crafting with J and J * Show and Share * Busy Monday * Keep it simple Monday *Show and Tell * Warm Heart * Totally Terrific Tuesday *W.A.Y.D.2018 Blog Hop * Tasty Tuesday * Dagmar's Home * Delicious Dishes * Inspire my Creativity * Talk of the town* Waste Not Wednesday * Thrifty and Vintage Finds *Share Your Style * Create it Thursday * No rules Weekend * Creatively crafty * Full plate Thursday * The Handmade Hangout * The Pin Junkie * Friday Frenzy * Anything blue Friday * Foodie Friday * Friday Features * Best Friday Features * What To Do Weekends * Home Matters * Ultimate Pin Party * Dare to share Sat. * Saturday Shuffle * Saturday Sparks * Best of the Weekend *

Weekend Snapshots * Wordless Wednesday * Image-in-ing *

Happy Valentine's Day

Mackinac Island, Michigan

I've always wanted to visit Mackinac Island at the very top of Michigan,
and last summer we finally made it!
An island that's only accessible by ferry boat and there are no vehicles on the island.