4 boxes of Nutrigrain Bars
2 bags frozen cheese ravioli
2 bags frozen cheese tortellini
2 containers Lysol wipes
2 (big!) bags of Chex Mix
2 boxes Ritz crackers
1 Publix apple juice (penny item)
2 jars of Secret Popcorn
All of this would usually cost me $69.88 (tax included). Today I only paid $22.90. Paid ~68% less than the normal retail price because I combined my coupons with sale items.
I am getting better at this!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Quick update!
I haven't posted an update on Colin lately. Where to begin?
Colin turns 2 in 11 days! And I am pretty sure the terrible 2's have started. =) They probably started about a month ago...
He is talking so.much.more these days. I am not sure how many words he says but it seems like a lot. He also has started with some short sentences that he says frequently. My favorites being:
He is also in to Toy Story. He loves it. Luckily we own 1, 2, and 3 so we can rotate them and not get tired of them.
He has his 2 year old pedi appointment in a couple of week and I am interested to see his weight and height!
Colin turns 2 in 11 days! And I am pretty sure the terrible 2's have started. =) They probably started about a month ago...
He is talking so.much.more these days. I am not sure how many words he says but it seems like a lot. He also has started with some short sentences that he says frequently. My favorites being:
- "I need it."
- "I got it."
- "Oh, man."
- "Hi-ya!"
- "Hold it."
- "Come on!" (talking to Molly)
- "Move Molly." (also talking to Molly)
- "Where are you?"
He is also in to Toy Story. He loves it. Luckily we own 1, 2, and 3 so we can rotate them and not get tired of them.
He has his 2 year old pedi appointment in a couple of week and I am interested to see his weight and height!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Weekly Meal Plan
- Asian Grilled Chicken with rice and Asian medley veggies
- Lasagna
- Left over Lasagna
- Nachos
- Subway
- Wedding - Colin with Grandparents
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Low Fat Baked Onion Rings
We made these last night to go along side our chicken sandwiches. I cut them a little too thin, but other than that I thought they were great! Another winner from Skinny Taste!
1 medium onion, sliced into 1/4 inch rings
2 1/4 cups low fat buttermilk
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup Italian seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup crushed corn flake crumbs
salt to taste
olive oil baking spray
Place slices of onions in a shallow dish. Pour buttermilk over the top and let them soak for 1-2 hours, refrigerated.
Preheat oven to 450. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Combine panko, bread crumbs, and corn flakes and place half the crumbs in a large dish, season with salt. Reserve the rest for when the first batch is used up. This should help avoid clumping and they should stick better to the onions.
Dip each soaked mixture into the crumbs and coat well. Place rings onto cookie sheet and lightly spray with olive oil. Bake about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
1 medium onion, sliced into 1/4 inch rings
2 1/4 cups low fat buttermilk
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup Italian seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup crushed corn flake crumbs
salt to taste
olive oil baking spray
Place slices of onions in a shallow dish. Pour buttermilk over the top and let them soak for 1-2 hours, refrigerated.
Preheat oven to 450. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Combine panko, bread crumbs, and corn flakes and place half the crumbs in a large dish, season with salt. Reserve the rest for when the first batch is used up. This should help avoid clumping and they should stick better to the onions.
Dip each soaked mixture into the crumbs and coat well. Place rings onto cookie sheet and lightly spray with olive oil. Bake about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Canned Biscuit Dough Donuts and Holes
We don't fry much food in our house. Aside from the obvious fact that it is not good for you, it also leaves this carnival like smell on your clothes and through your house. At least that is what my sensitive nose picks up. We love fried chicken from Chick-fil-a or in our dinner from Fulin's but that is about it.
So this recipe was a little difficult for me. I had a hard time keeping the oil the right temperature and knowing the right amount to use. But in the end I ended up with some pretty good looking donuts!
I was hoping Colin would want to decorate them, but he has no interest. He didn't even eat one. It didn't hurt my feelings though - he never eats donuts.
This is Paula's Deans recipe off of the Food Network website.
Peanut oil, for frying
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
5 Tbsp milk, divided
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 cans large buttermilk biscuits
Colored sprinkles
Chocolate sprinkles
Heat 2 inches peanut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 350.
In a shallow bowl, stir together the ground cinnamon and sugar and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 Tbsp of milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, set aside. This the vanilla icing. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, and 3 Tbsp of milk and set aside. This is the chocolate icing.
Lay out the biscuits on a cutting board and with a 1 1/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out a hole from the middle of each biscuit. Fry them in the oil until golden and then flip with tongs to fry the other side. You can even fry the donut holes. Drain on paper towels and then toss in the cinnamon-sugar or ice and decorate with sprinkles, as desired.
So this recipe was a little difficult for me. I had a hard time keeping the oil the right temperature and knowing the right amount to use. But in the end I ended up with some pretty good looking donuts!
I was hoping Colin would want to decorate them, but he has no interest. He didn't even eat one. It didn't hurt my feelings though - he never eats donuts.
This is Paula's Deans recipe off of the Food Network website.
Peanut oil, for frying
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
5 Tbsp milk, divided
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 cans large buttermilk biscuits
Colored sprinkles
Chocolate sprinkles
Heat 2 inches peanut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 350.
In a shallow bowl, stir together the ground cinnamon and sugar and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 Tbsp of milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, set aside. This the vanilla icing. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, and 3 Tbsp of milk and set aside. This is the chocolate icing.
Lay out the biscuits on a cutting board and with a 1 1/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out a hole from the middle of each biscuit. Fry them in the oil until golden and then flip with tongs to fry the other side. You can even fry the donut holes. Drain on paper towels and then toss in the cinnamon-sugar or ice and decorate with sprinkles, as desired.
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