Not to Self: Bring home the frying pan

So it turns out the one skillet I had set aside to leave in the old house (for eggs and such) was packed away. And even though I was at the new house yesterday, twice, I forgot to bring it home. The poor kids are starving, and I don't really have a way to make breakfast. I did find a cookie sheet, so I can at least make bacon.  None of us care for eggs microwaved. Much too spongy. 


Amy (6) decided to eat some grapes, but apparently didn't wash them first, and now she is crying because Regina (8) told her she would get pinworms. Amy is sure she is dying of pinworms now. Big sisters are so helpful sometimes. 


I suppose it will be leftover (nitrate free) hotdogs. Yummy!


Also, we are over the 100,000 view mark! As soon as I am up and baking again, I will share the amazing turkey recipe!


Thanks everyone!

Some Moving Stuff

Yesterday was chaotic. We don't officially move until June 1st, but we thought we'd start moving rooms one at a time in hopes of it being a smoother transition.

Yesterday I moved (from the old house to the new house) the laundry/storage room, master closet/master bathroom and the KITCHEN. The kitchen needed 23 boxes. And that was *after* I had thrown out half my stuff.

I was only able to get through it thanks to my friends Karen and Cathy. One helped to pack me up, and the other helped to unpack it. Sooo... I now have 1 bowl, a plastic spoon, a casserole dish, and a frying pan. I do believe we will be very creative over here for the next week or so.

A teacher from the kids' school picked up three of the girls and took them for the day. She was a little apprehensive about feeding them so I found some quick and easy t hings for her to give them. I bought the nitrate free hotdogs, carrots, and grapes and threw it in a cooler bag. That seemed to work well.

For dinner Tom bought bbq and we ate it out of tupperware in the new house. hehe  Fun times. 

Where to Buy Butter?

A reader has asked about buying grassfed butter. Do any of you have any tips for him?


I buy my butter at the grocery store. I find the KerryGold brand in with the case of exotic cheeses. So don't go looking in the case with Land O'Lakes and Country Crock!

One pan dinner

Wow, so sorry postings have been sparse. We closed on the new house today. We are now trying to pack up sections of the house and slowly move it over to the new house. Only, with four kids running around this is very slow going. 


I made a one pan dinner last night. I have no time to wash dishes. So we had steak and vegetables. 


Step 1: melt butter
Step 2: add salt to steak, and add steak to pan.
Step 3: Cook steak until done. 
Step 4: Remove steak and let rest
Step 5: Throw in broccoli and carrots into same pan (do not drain the butter or meat drippings)
Step 6: Toss the vegetables in the "sauce" and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes. Or until tender. 


Serve. 


Delicious! And quick.

Almost there!

Just 1,500 views away from my super-duper secret turkey recipe!

Whew

What a week!  It's been crazy preparing for a garage sale, holding the garage sale, loading items into cars, and trying to keep track of four kids while Tom is out on a speaking event. 


I''ve yet to make it to the grocery store. I'm this close :::hold thumb and pointer finger 1/2 inch apart:: to telling the kids we're going to be extra primal and eat leaves and grub.  Maybe then they'll appreciate the steak and cheese more. 


My mom was super generous and drove from Oklahoma up here, with four of my siblings in tow, to help out with the garage sale. The kids wanted things like doughnuts and chips and bread for sandwiches.. so I bought them. And my own family may or may not have snuck a few of these items. I'll take it to my grave though. 


I seriously need a detox though. I fully expect the kids to have some meltdowns in the next day or two. My mom and siblings left a few hours ago, so the kids and I will be eating a lot of salad and olive oil tonight. And that will probably be our diet for the next few days as well. 


I'm going to go make that salad now. . . right after I take a nap. 


Oh wait. I'm Mom. I don't get naps.

House is Sold!

Wow, it's been a crazy few weeks here! We decided to buy a new house, 18 hours later we signed a contract on a our future home, three days later we put our current house on the market, and five days later... it sold!  Amazing. 


Because of all the craziness I haven't been to the grocery store for over a week. It's making meal prep a little difficult.  Last night I realized the kids had nothing to pack for lunch so I had to run to the store. I had to think of something quick and wouldn't require cooking... so I came up with deli turkey wraps. 


1 big romaine lettuce leaf
3 oz turkey
2 slices turkey
mustard. 


Layer and roll. 


I also gave them some sliced apples and some dark chocolate chips. They were really pleased with it, thankfully. 


Tonight was dinner at Jason's Deli since we had a house showing at 6pm.  I did have to stop at the grocery store on the way home since Veronica needs some pudding for tomorrow, so we stopped and bought some avocado and raspberries. I still need to make this... ugh 


So tomorrow is yogurt for breakfast. And some beef burgers (I'm cooking them now) for lunch. And who knows what's for dinner.