Misc. stuff – Page 8 – Fun Foodie Family

Hello 2016!

Happy New Year! I have said this before; I don’t really do resolutions. Last year I wrote about reflections on how 2015 would be our family trying to make sense of a normal world after the passing of our daughter, Lizzie. https://funfoodiefamily.com/2015/01/02/reflections-on-a-new-year/

For the most part it was a great year. Lots of family time and new adventures together; Beach trips, home renovations (2 bathrooms, 1 laundry room and almost done with my kitchen!!!), fun workout classes (I ❤ Barre), running (3 5k’s), lots of books, park trips, spending time with friends, and of course lots of eating, drinking, and cooking!

I look forward to even more adventures in the new year! Enjoy the rest of this holiday weekend. Here are some of my favorite pictures of the year. See you soon for some pics of my new kitchen, my family, friends, food, and yummy recipes!

Merry Christmas!

Eating Out, Misc. stuff

Hey guys! I hope everyone has had a great Christmas. Here are a few pics from the past few days.

Christmas Eve at my parents house…

Their sweet kitties, Chester and Tiger.

My mom’s cheese straws- I look forward to these all year. I have the recipe now 😉

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Christmas Eve Dinner- Mustard Marinated Pork Loin, Squash Casserole, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, and Deviled Eggs

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Selfie with my mom

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Girls Opening presents

Christmas Morning

Breakfast at Denny’s

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Chinese Christmas Dinner

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Kitchen Update…

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We have counter tops!!!! 025 024 022 021 Looks amazing! These next few weeks will be finishing the lighting, back splash, painting, and bathroom renovation. DIY makes this process a lot longer than if we hired a contractor (maybe depending on who you get), but we are so happy with how it is going. Until then our handy toaster oven and microwave are doing the trick. Lots of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cereal, but also using my awesome neighbors’ kitchen to cook as well.

Tonight is Christmas Eve dinner- recap later…

Tomorrow is CHRISTMAS!!! We always go to the local Chinese restaurant with our close family friends.

This coming week may have some enchiladas, steak (Becca has requested), and a few other food projects I have up my sleeve 😉

New Kitchen Progress

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Hey guys! Here are a few new pics of our soon-to-be new kitchen. Plus one of our almost finished laundry room

Stuffed Shells and Some Shenanigans

Eating Out, Misc. stuff, Pasta

Hey guys! It is so weird not typing out a new blog every day or so. The kitchen is coming together! The floor and most of the electrical is done! It looks so amazing!

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This week the hubby is putting up some drywall and doing some other odds and ends to prepare for the cabinets to be put in next week. He has a few little helpers who have loved helping out here and there.

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As for food, we have been going out, getting take-out, using the toaster oven and microwave, and actually have been cooking at a neighbor’s house a few times a week. I miss having my kitchen, but it will be worth it in the end.

Made some lamb for the girls last night…https://funfoodiefamily.com/2015/09/10/cast-iron-lamb-chops/

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Made some stuffed shells for the family a few days ago. They turned out delicious! I will be making them again, but maybe adding sausage or doing a vegetarian version.

Stuffed Shells –

Ingredients
1 container of Jumbo Shells
1 pound ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 container of mushrooms, sliced
1 large bag of Italian Cheese Blend Shredded Cheese
2 containers of pasta sauce

Directions

Cook your shells in a big pot of salted water. Let cool.
Brown your meat, onions, and mushrooms. Salt and pepper liberally. Let cool.
Stuff the shells with the meat and veggies. Cover with sauce and cheese.
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

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