Jun 27, 2006
Digital Fortress - Dan Brown
Just finished a good book worth mentioning: Digital Fortress by Dan Brown (author of Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons). Very good book - again, it's a code breaking book but this one doesn't even mention the Catholic church. Seems like his other books are all anti-church, but this one is about the computer/digital world. Good read :)
Jun 20, 2006
Taco Soup a la Brooke
Mmmm, Brooke's comment reminded me of her awesome Taco Soup, so I'm going to post it! This is one of those recipes where you can throw in the kitchen sink. The secret ingredient is the Ranch Dip mix. This is my variation from Brooke's origninal recipe (I am lazy and use canned chicken :)
Taco Soup a la Brooke
2 cans corn
1 can black beans (juice drained)
2 medium cans Rotel or generic tomatoes with chilis
1 or 2 cans of white meat chunk chicken (drained)
1 can of chicken broth
1 packet of Taco Seasoning
2 packets of RANCH DIP mix (not the dressing mix)
Toppings:
Mexican Blend shredded cheese
Tortilla chips, crumbled
Onions
Boil everything together and add toppings right before you serve. Makes a HUGE pot and is even better as a left over. OLE!
I'll post the others after I actually make them and try them out. Thanks for sending a recipe Janet! Keep 'em coming!!!
Taco Soup a la Brooke
2 cans corn
1 can black beans (juice drained)
2 medium cans Rotel or generic tomatoes with chilis
1 or 2 cans of white meat chunk chicken (drained)
1 can of chicken broth
1 packet of Taco Seasoning
2 packets of RANCH DIP mix (not the dressing mix)
Toppings:
Mexican Blend shredded cheese
Tortilla chips, crumbled
Onions
Boil everything together and add toppings right before you serve. Makes a HUGE pot and is even better as a left over. OLE!
I'll post the others after I actually make them and try them out. Thanks for sending a recipe Janet! Keep 'em coming!!!
Jun 16, 2006
Recipes and Books
Until school starts for me in July, I've got lots of time for reading and trying out new recipes...let's hear some suggestions!
I'll post any good recipes or books that I come across too (assuming I find the library out here...)!
Lately, I've been reading an author named Tess Gerritsen. Love her books. She went to med school, so all her books are scientific murder mysteries. Don't read if you have a weak stomach (lots of autopsy details).
As far as recipes go, I haven't really made anything that's really super special. My fave green bean recipe is:
3 cans green beans
2 Tbl soy sauce
1 Tbl minced garlic
sliced almonds
Heat until warm
I know, it's not gourmet, but it was a new recipe for me :) Now, bring the suggestions on!
I'll post any good recipes or books that I come across too (assuming I find the library out here...)!
Lately, I've been reading an author named Tess Gerritsen. Love her books. She went to med school, so all her books are scientific murder mysteries. Don't read if you have a weak stomach (lots of autopsy details).
As far as recipes go, I haven't really made anything that's really super special. My fave green bean recipe is:
3 cans green beans
2 Tbl soy sauce
1 Tbl minced garlic
sliced almonds
Heat until warm
I know, it's not gourmet, but it was a new recipe for me :) Now, bring the suggestions on!
Jun 14, 2006
Congratulations!
Just a shout out to all the little ones and mamas this year! Congrats to EMILY and her baby boy LUKE. Congrats to Brooke and BABY STONE (due December)! Congrats to Mary and LITTLE KOFAHL (due January)! Lots of babies :) yay!
Jun 9, 2006
Moved in....Calgary
Busy times for the Flehartys. We moved into our new house on Saturday (with LOTS of help)! Thanks to the crew in Big Spring and the crew in Hobbs for all the help. We all know I'm a wimp, so the heavy lifting is not my bag. Goodbye to the "corporate" apt in Andrews and hello house with a corral! Yeeehaw!
On Sunday, we were supposed to catch a flight to Calgary for Matt's training (I'm tagging along). When we got to the airport, they asked for our passports and/or birth certificates. This was news to us since Matt had called in advance and they told him he only needed a DL. Over Memorial Day weekend we drove over to Canada from Detroit and all we needed were our DL's, so we had not brought out BC's for this trip. AHHH. SO, we went back to Hobbs (from Midland) and Matt opened every single box in our new house looking for his BC....of course we didn't find it so on Monday, we just hopped on the plane without the right papers! Nerve wracking with all the Canadian terrorist issues lately. Luckily, a very nice Canadian customs officer let us through. Guess we don't look like terrorists?? Whew.
We were hoping that Calgary would be full of cool Canadian things to do, but basically it's the same as Anywhere, USA. The main thing that we have noticed about Canada is that everyone is really, really NICE. We're on a mission to find an Angry Canadian. No luck so far. I haven't even taken any pictures yet - that's how non-interesting Calgary is. Tomorrow, we're headed off to the mountains, so maybe I'll be inspired to take pics then. It's raining though, so I'm not sure how the mountain trip will work out!! Will post more lata' SCADA (Matt's at SCADA training, so I've been calling him a SCADA all week). Ciao.
On Sunday, we were supposed to catch a flight to Calgary for Matt's training (I'm tagging along). When we got to the airport, they asked for our passports and/or birth certificates. This was news to us since Matt had called in advance and they told him he only needed a DL. Over Memorial Day weekend we drove over to Canada from Detroit and all we needed were our DL's, so we had not brought out BC's for this trip. AHHH. SO, we went back to Hobbs (from Midland) and Matt opened every single box in our new house looking for his BC....of course we didn't find it so on Monday, we just hopped on the plane without the right papers! Nerve wracking with all the Canadian terrorist issues lately. Luckily, a very nice Canadian customs officer let us through. Guess we don't look like terrorists?? Whew.
We were hoping that Calgary would be full of cool Canadian things to do, but basically it's the same as Anywhere, USA. The main thing that we have noticed about Canada is that everyone is really, really NICE. We're on a mission to find an Angry Canadian. No luck so far. I haven't even taken any pictures yet - that's how non-interesting Calgary is. Tomorrow, we're headed off to the mountains, so maybe I'll be inspired to take pics then. It's raining though, so I'm not sure how the mountain trip will work out!! Will post more lata' SCADA (Matt's at SCADA training, so I've been calling him a SCADA all week). Ciao.
May 25, 2006
Relay for Life
We're signed up to do Relay for Life, so if anyone would like to donate - Let us Know! The walk is the first weekend in June. Yes, that's the same weekend we are moving into our house, BUT you can walk anytime: day or night, so we'll swing it! Relay for Life benefits the Cancer society.
May 19, 2006
Sweet Beagle
She's toughing it out at Dean's house for another couple weeks. What a CUTE PUPPY! I think she has a career in modeling. This is her next to the Beagle from "The DOG."
May 17, 2006
May 16, 2006
Wedding Bells are Ringing...
Congratulations to Andrea and Scott! Their wedding plans are coming along! Check out their website for more info. YIPPEE!
May 11, 2006
We had a great time in Vegas -- especially since the trip was paid for by Matt's company! We ate TONS (literally) of food and discovered that blackjack is pretty entertaining.
Favorite Restaurant: Hofbrauhaus, Las Vegas (Claims to be the only American restaurant licensed by Munich, but the one in Cincinnati had a better atmosphere!)
Favorite Buffet: Aladdin (Very tasty)
Worst Food: Sherwood Forrest (bland and overpriced)
Shows we saw: Hairspray (loved it), Mama Mia (entertaining, but not excellent)
Where we stayed: The Excalibur (nice room, castle motif)
Biggest Win: $40 on the "Wheel of Fortune" (dumb luck)
Biggest Moment of Fame: Matt was on the local news being interviewed about the newest world record in motorcycle jumping, which we watched happen at Caesar's Palace
Favorite Restaurant: Hofbrauhaus, Las Vegas (Claims to be the only American restaurant licensed by Munich, but the one in Cincinnati had a better atmosphere!)
Favorite Buffet: Aladdin (Very tasty)
Worst Food: Sherwood Forrest (bland and overpriced)
Shows we saw: Hairspray (loved it), Mama Mia (entertaining, but not excellent)
Where we stayed: The Excalibur (nice room, castle motif)
Biggest Win: $40 on the "Wheel of Fortune" (dumb luck)
Biggest Moment of Fame: Matt was on the local news being interviewed about the newest world record in motorcycle jumping, which we watched happen at Caesar's Palace
Venetian
Our little disposable camera didn't do so well at picking up the backgrounds of where we were! Our digital camera is packed away, so we had to resort to the disposable.
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