Month: January 2019

Out Behind The Shed

An Addition to the Family

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Our Newest Baby (2 years ago) Meet Montana Cowgirl Josee, our newest member to the family as of yesterday. She's an 8 week old Blue Heeler. She is already showing the signs of a great dog as most Blue Heelers are. We had a storm last night with lightning & not too loud of thunder… Continue reading An Addition to the Family

Feed & Seed

Mexican Meatballs – Albondigas

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Cold Weather Food Make these for your next brunch date for a guaranteed hit! Your guests will think you are a genius. Also great for after school snacks after they are done just wrap in aluminum foil and freeze. When you’re ready to eat them just drop them into almost boiling water in a pot for… Continue reading Mexican Meatballs – Albondigas

Feed & Seed · Out Behind The Shed

Mexican Rice – Arroz Mexicana

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Mexican Red Rice I love Mexican rice. It has flavor that I could never tire from. I first tasted it around 19 years ago and since then I don't recall ever eating rice our way again..lol. Yes it is a little harder to make, but well worth the time and effort. Once you get in the swing… Continue reading Mexican Rice – Arroz Mexicana

Out Behind The Shed · Spinnin' Tall Tales

Love Has No Borders

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When Cameron started work at the store, she wasn’t counting on anything or anyone coming into her life. “My life is ok like it is,” she thinks to herself. Well, come to think of it there is one thing not ok in her life, a boyfriend who isn’t making her happy; this is affecting her… Continue reading Love Has No Borders

Out Behind The Shed · Spinnin' Tall Tales

The Miracle

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The gorge that ran the length of the road was as beautiful as it was dangerous. The rocks were carved out from the millions of gallons of water running over them for thousands of years. Looking over the edge was about all you could do. The embankment was very steep and treacherous. Only a skilled… Continue reading The Miracle

No Fajitas Here!

Feliz Cinco de Mayo – Happy 5th of May

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Celebrating Another Country's Holiday With that being said how many of you celebrate a holiday of another country and know nothing about it? You have no idea what it is based from, but yet drink to it? Who can tell me (Non-Mexican-Americans) what the holiday stems from? NO CHEATING….NO GOOGLE! You want to celebrate it… Continue reading Feliz Cinco de Mayo – Happy 5th of May

Feed & Seed

Shrimp Cocktail – Coctel de Cameron

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail This is one of my favorite Mexican food recipes because it’s so easy and fast to make. It can be used as an appetizer or an entree. Your guests will love it and they’ll be begging you for the recipe! Provecho! Leslie Zpt   Mexican Shrimp Cocktail/Coctel de Cameron Ingredients: 1 tsp. salt… Continue reading Shrimp Cocktail – Coctel de Cameron

Ponds & Streams · Spinnin' Tall Tales

A Country Morning in the Hollow

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My Every Morning Ritual Most mornings I sit on my back porch with my much needed large cup of coffee watching the landscape wake up from its dark state of nocturnal activities. I can hear the bell ringing on a lead goat down the hollow a ways, as he leads his herd of followers out… Continue reading A Country Morning in the Hollow

Stix & Stonz

AT&T/Direct TV 0, MOM 1

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Today I had to be at my mom's at 8 am. My mom decided finally to switch back to cable from Direct TV. She couldn't be there since she's in the hospital. That's another blog all in its self. She had been thinking about switching, but the wind storm the other week made up her… Continue reading AT&T/Direct TV 0, MOM 1