tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.comments2012-06-23T23:38:25.415-07:00News From the Liminal StateLThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05159105950603015661noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-61209976529516094362012-06-12T19:00:04.771-07:002012-06-12T19:00:04.771-07:00I had noted that there hasn't been anything ne...I had noted that there hasn't been anything new in a while! Happy to see that has changed :-)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-24718089602760772622011-08-17T21:57:59.927-07:002011-08-17T21:57:59.927-07:00@Beck - I heart you too. Chicken Packets and Chri...@Beck - I heart you too. Chicken Packets and Christmas movies definitely need to be on the docket for next time.<br /><br />@Hannah - You are amazing. Thanks for loving me and reminding me that I don't always screw every single thing up. I guess we all need that reminder sometimes.<br /><br />@Sister - I love you.LThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159105950603015661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-65777068372092212752011-08-17T16:00:20.446-07:002011-08-17T16:00:20.446-07:00I do this daily.I do this daily.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-478904423080226992011-08-17T07:30:45.770-07:002011-08-17T07:30:45.770-07:00Everyone goes through this multiple times no matte...Everyone goes through this multiple times no matter their age. You are doing wonderful with your life :0) You have your own apartment, an awesome (sometimes bitchy) dog, an internship/job with the Phoenix Theatre, and you are/have graduated from a prestigious school! You are rocking it! I love you<3Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163431544787499894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-47164417766011701742011-08-15T18:17:28.164-07:002011-08-15T18:17:28.164-07:00I heart you.
We need to make Chicken Packets and ...I heart you.<br /><br />We need to make Chicken Packets and watch Christmas movies.<br /><br />The end.Beckyhttp://beckybranchblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-38596120980618487332011-04-13T14:37:36.411-07:002011-04-13T14:37:36.411-07:00Still not convinced, sorry :)
/ Avy
http://mym...Still not convinced, sorry :)<br /><br /> <br />/ Avy <br /><a href="http://mymotherfuckedmickjagger.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><b>http://mymotherfuckedmickjagger.blogspot.com</b></a><br /> <br />♥AVYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035987277042149877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-81170967079506740872011-02-28T18:18:49.812-08:002011-02-28T18:18:49.812-08:00Love! So very, very good!Love! So very, very good!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-55210816510552745582011-02-04T07:33:42.390-08:002011-02-04T07:33:42.390-08:00Glad it grabbed you, Lauren. Thanks for posting t...Glad it grabbed you, Lauren. Thanks for posting this. Love you!Becky Branch-Bullardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519224125556115889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-12087536936995082672011-01-30T19:08:27.370-08:002011-01-30T19:08:27.370-08:00Love you, too, lady. Thanks for writing for me whe...Love you, too, lady. Thanks for writing for me when I bug you about the lack of new blogs to read. hahaKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-64808690314169859032011-01-23T15:25:06.919-08:002011-01-23T15:25:06.919-08:00Very cool, sister. I'm a big fan for 2 reasons...Very cool, sister. I'm a big fan for 2 reasons: it is probably my favorite MJ song and I love that instrument. I find it sexy.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-77910155539138655672010-10-27T23:45:11.509-07:002010-10-27T23:45:11.509-07:00It always amazes when it comes to these sort of to...It always amazes when it comes to these sort of toddler games... I wouldn't buy that if you paid me to!Gemmahttp://www.brainy-baby.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-8349152304513795352010-10-19T19:38:47.517-07:002010-10-19T19:38:47.517-07:00You've been dealt an incredibly difficult hand...You've been dealt an incredibly difficult hand but you live it with such grace. I know it gets you down sometimes but you are truly an inspiration. I've seen you feeling tired, frustrated, sick, and down, but I don't think I've ever heard you complain. So many of us wallow and complain about inconsequential things but you keep pushing forward, against the odds and usually with a smile on your face. You are a blessing Lauren! Don't forget that.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780986507486044418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-2559332412891787252010-10-19T08:50:22.080-07:002010-10-19T08:50:22.080-07:00You are a child of God. And that is what defines ...You are a child of God. And that is what defines you, and me, and everyone else. You are treasured, cherished, valued and significant. You have a story that NOBODY else will ever be able to tell. God has entrusted that story to you. (Can you tell I'm talking to myself right now???)<br /><br />I love you. And I'm very proud of you for being real.Becky Branch-Bullardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519224125556115889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-35321595970661067542010-10-17T18:58:52.420-07:002010-10-17T18:58:52.420-07:00Awesome review and thanks for the plug. I forgot ...Awesome review and thanks for the plug. I forgot about that video of CF. She is awesome at comedy.Patrick Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07227977647005079885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-5317584560733530372010-09-23T18:16:47.394-07:002010-09-23T18:16:47.394-07:00Brilliant! You're going to give me a run for ...Brilliant! You're going to give me a run for my money, LT.Patrick Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07227977647005079885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-1455075296944967082010-09-12T17:36:13.587-07:002010-09-12T17:36:13.587-07:00Bunnies. Bunnies. It must be Bunnies!!!!
Or maybe ...Bunnies. Bunnies. It must be Bunnies!!!!<br />Or maybe midgets.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-16803575165121954822010-09-05T10:57:32.594-07:002010-09-05T10:57:32.594-07:00I vote Jake. He is gorgeous!I vote Jake. He is gorgeous!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-91730506371611909862010-08-22T08:15:29.438-07:002010-08-22T08:15:29.438-07:00OK, sister, as promised: Recipe #2. This is my ide...OK, sister, as promised: Recipe #2. This is my idea of comfort food. I should mention that, again, I suck at portions. So, I make this with the intention of eating it's leftovers for a few days. <br /><br />Chicken and Broccoli Casserole<br /><br />1. Rotisserie chicken (You know the chickens they have pre-made at Martins? I use those because they are delicious and it cuts a step of cooking the chicken. Hopefully your grocery down there will have one, too.)<br />2. Broccoli crowns<br />3. i lb twist pasta<br />4. 2 cans broccoli cheese soup (get the low-fat for healthiness)<br />5. low-fat mayo<br />6. milk<br />7. bad shredded cheddar cheese<br />8. stick of butte<br />9. sleeve of Ritz crackers<br /><br />Cook box of pasta. <br /><br />In 2.5-3 qt baking dish, cut/ tear chicken and put in the bottom of the dish. (I use both white and dark chicken.)<br /><br />Cut the broccoli crowns into smaller pieces. Put in a bowl. Put water in the bottom of the bowl and cover with a plate. Micro for 5-6 minutes to steam. Or steam them on the stove if you've got a steamer.<br /><br />Add broccoli and pasta to the chicken when they're done cooking.<br /><br />In a mixing bowl, mix the cans of soup with 1/4 cup of mayo and 1/2 cup milk. (I always eyeball this mixture, so if you want it creamier, add more milk and mayo.) Pour mixture over the pasta chicken mixture and stir. Once stirred and pasta is covered, sprinkle bag of shredded cheese over the top.<br /><br />Melt butter in a bowl. Once melted, crunch crackers and pour into butter. Mix the crackers and the butter together. Sprinkle onto the top of the cheese.<br /><br />Cook at 350 for 20 minutes. Enjoy!!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-85551053777843347272010-08-18T15:37:38.891-07:002010-08-18T15:37:38.891-07:00Thank you Lauren! How inspirational and life chan...Thank you Lauren! How inspirational and life changing! Such a good reminder to shoot for the stars!<br /><br />Sabrina Carter<br />Kyla's momNeely and Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356881577743993985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-22007557609814634412010-08-17T08:17:08.079-07:002010-08-17T08:17:08.079-07:00Dear Lauren,
I am the Queen of no fuss cooking and...Dear Lauren,<br />I am the Queen of no fuss cooking and convenience food! Here are a couple of easy & tasty recipes. <br />To make the turkey pie even easier:<br />get the already cooked turkey or chicken strips or pieces (in the frozen foods). No raw meat to touch! <br />frozen carrots - throw in the microwave to cook<br />Pillsbury Already Pie Crust<br /><br />Love you & happy eating!<br />LuAnn<br /><br />Rotelle with Four Cheeses<br /><br />1 cup (4 oz) shredded Swiss<br />1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Mozzarella<br />1/2 cup shredded Fontina<br />1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola<br />1 jar (32 oz) chunky tomato sauce<br />1 package (16 oz) Rotelle pasta, cooked & drained<br />2 Tablespoons chopped Parsley<br /><br />In medium bowl, combine cheeses. Heat sauce & spoon over cooked pasta. Add cheese; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with parsley.<br /><br /><br />Deep Dish Turkey Pie<br /><br />1 cup celery<br />1/4 cup onions, diced<br />2 TBsp margarine<br />1 can cream of chicken soup<br />1 1/2 cups cooked carrots<br />1/4 cup milk<br />2 tsp lemon juice<br />1/2 tsp nutmeg<br />1 1/2 cup cooked turkey or chicken<br />1 pie crust<br />Cook celery & onion in butter till tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Pour turkey mixture into casserole, top with pie crust. Trim edges, make several slits in top.<br />Bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until crust is browned.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780986507486044418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-18033561994731875402010-08-17T06:15:08.260-07:002010-08-17T06:15:08.260-07:00Two of my favorites, and no raw meat involved.
Li...Two of my favorites, and no raw meat involved.<br /><br />Linguini with Zucchini Sauce<br /><br />3 medium zucchini<br />3 Tbsp. mixed vegetable and olive oil<br />1 large garlic clove, peeled and crushed<br />Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste<br />½ pound linguini, or more<br />2 Tbsp. chopped parsley<br />1/3 cup freshly grated Romano cheese<br /><br />Scrub zucchini and cut them into quarters lengthwise. Cut into ¼” pieces.<br /><br />Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan until it sizzles. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, turning it often. Add the zucchini bits and turn them to coat with oil. Cover the pan and lower the heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes stirring often, until the zucchini is completely soft. Mash it with the back of a wooden spoon and season it with salt and pepper.<br /><br />Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguini according to package directions. Drain the linguini, place it in a heated bowl, and pour the zucchini sauce over it. Sprinkle it with parsley and half of the cheese. Toss and serve. Pass the rest of the cheese at table.<br /><br /><br /><br />Tuscan Bread Soup<br /><br /><br />1 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for finish<br />1 onion, diced<br />2-3 cloves garlic, minced<br />¼ cup fresh basil<br />Ground Black Pepper<br />1-28 oz. can of diced tomatoes, with juice<br />1-28 oz. can of pureed tomatoes<br />3-14.5 oz. cans of low-sodium chicken broth<br />½ loaf of Italian bread, cut or torn into bite-sized chunks, slightly stale<br />Parmesan cheese<br /><br />Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium heat. Add onions; sweat until soft and sweet. Add garlic, basil and pepper. Stir for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes.<br /><br />Soup can be made in advance to this point and kept for several days in the fridge. Bring back to a boil when preparing to serve.<br /><br />Stir stale bread chunks into soup. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring gently, until bread is saturated but still chunky. Upon serving, drizzle olive oil and Parmesan cheese on top.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10526267635938837448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-29797685035701400392010-08-16T16:27:03.293-07:002010-08-16T16:27:03.293-07:00Wet burritos (not the healthiest, but definitely d...Wet burritos (not the healthiest, but definitely delicious. I should also say that I only know how to make these for multiple people, so cut the recipe where necessary.<br /><br />1. 1 lb ground beef<br />2. 1 white onion<br />3. can fat free refried beans<br />4. 1 can tomato soup<br />5. 1 can enchilada sauce (hotness of your choice)<br />6. 1 can chili no beans<br />7. burrito tortillas<br />8. shredded mexican cheese<br /><br />Chop onion and put in saute pan. When onion is tender, add beef and cook thoroughly. Drain meat mixture. Add can of refried beans.<br /><br />In a separate sauce pan: stir chili, enchilada sauce, and tomato soup. Heat through.<br /><br />Put meat mixture in tortilla and roll up. Spoon enchilada and soup mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheese. Micro for 30-45 seconds to melt cheese.<br /><br />More recipes to come!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-53344711170348574212010-08-12T13:58:24.626-07:002010-08-12T13:58:24.626-07:00I'm a huge fan of yerba mate! We drink it in c...I'm a huge fan of yerba mate! We drink it in class on fiesta days. <br /><br />SisterKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285925534380252971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-25248792739418745222010-06-08T09:41:17.780-07:002010-06-08T09:41:17.780-07:00Excuse me but you cut away before the sunset! Did...Excuse me but you cut away before the sunset! Did we miss the green flash?!?!?<br /><br />Anonymous Aunt from S.H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948699448802174181.post-68381345183468635142010-05-12T07:34:55.090-07:002010-05-12T07:34:55.090-07:00You never cease to bring a smile to my face! Thank...You never cease to bring a smile to my face! Thanks for a great Glee night sans the boys. Twas delightful. I already told Miss Kelleher that we shall reconvene next week at the same time so that it is as if we were all watching Glee together. Thanks for the CDs too. Talk to you soon, lady.<br />-- ShmristenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com