Dresser Re-Do Part 1

I got this old dresser for $10, it was worn and had some slight damage. I decided with a little work it could become a pretty cool piece! It has a nice body structure, pretty retro details which I'm a sucker for.





I started by sanding it down. Remeber to always wear protective gear when using power tools! My next step will be to putty that unsightly hole on the side and then add some paint. My goal is to leave just the bottom drawer and turn the others into shelves. I want this piece to end up in my kitchen so we'll see how it goes. Wish me luck!

Birthday Cakes

When I first got married I did not know how to bake a cake. My DH had to eat a birthday cake one year with the middle missing because it didn't cook right. He didn't complain, just thanked me for the part he could eat. Since we've had children, I've made it a point to get better at baking because I remember how mucha homemade cake meant to me on my birthday. There have been successes, there have been failures but I keep moving forward and try to improve. Here are a few of the cakes I've made throughout the years.


This was my first attempt at a decorative cake, rather sad, I know. It was made for my son's 1st birthday. Oh, that's supposed to be a firetruck for those who can't tell. Don't feel bad, I know it sucked.


Getting better! This was made for my daughter's 2nd birthday.


This was for my daughter's 3rd birthday.


This was for my son's 5th birthday. It was modeled after the cartoon of the Transformer Bumblebee in case you can't tell.

Organized Cupboards Make Me Happy

I know, it obviously doesn't take much to make me happy but who's heart doesn't flutter when they open a cupboard to find it beautifully organized? A little extreme? Maybe, but it is so much easier to find things and make a grocery list when everything has a place. Now, if onlt it would stay that way!

Guess Where?

Ziploc Omelete

Set out the eggs and a variety of omelette ingredients. Here are some of my favorites:



Have each person write their name on the outside of a ziploc bag. I do not suggest using generic brand bags as we had issues with them melting or splitting open in the water. Crack 2 eggs (large or jumbo) into each bag (no more than 2). Mash and shake well to combine.

Fold the top edge down so the bag will remain open. Have each person add their favorite ingredients into their own bag. Remove all air from the bag and zip it up! Shake well to combine all ingredients.



Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for EXACTLY 13 minutes. You can usually cook 6-8 omelets in a large pot.

Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Prepare for everyone to be amazed!

These can be prepared in the bags the night before and in the morning it's 13 minutes to breakfast!

Stuffed Flank Steak

Every once in a while I will make a recipe that tastes so good that I can't believe I am the one who made it. This was definitely one of those. I am a big fan of blue cheese and will usually try a recipe just because it had blue cheese as an ingredient. The ingredient combination of this recipe is fantastic, even the leftovers were great! I did not have the twine so we improvised and just rolled them up.

Ingredients
1 flank steak (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg yolk
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil


Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 degree F.
2. Lay steak on work surface. Holding sharp knife parallel to work surface and starting at a long side, slice flank steak in half to opposite long side, without cutting all the way through; open up the steak like a book. Flatten slightly to an even thickness.
3. Squeeze liquid from spinach; discard liquid. In medium-size bowl, combine spinach, cheese, peppers, bread crumbs, egg yolk, 1/4 teaspoon each of the garlic salt and the pepper.
4. Season steak with an additional 1/4 teaspoon each of the garlic salt and pepper. Press filling onto steak, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Roll up steak to enclose filling, beginning on a short side; the grain of the meat will be running from left to right. Tuck any loose filling back into ends.
5. Tie steak with cotton twine at 2-inch intervals to secure. Rub outside with oil, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each garlic salt and pepper.
6. Roast at 425 degree F for 35 minutes, then increase heat to broil and broil for 10 minutes, turning once. Let meat rest 15 minutes. Remove twin, slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 305, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 588 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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