Stacie’s Comments (group member since Nov 16, 2014)

Stacie’s comments from the Turning Pages At Midnight group.

Thanks, Amy. I did come back to it and finished. It just didn't work out for me. I kept zoning out and the there just weren't many redeeming qualities for the main characters for me. And it did end on a cliffhanger, which ALMOST makes me want to read the second book. But luckily, this time, I will have forgotten everything about this book by the time the next book comes out.

So... the Yankees pulled it off last nigh. A light is light. Who knows what may happen now, right!?

I'm definitely going to be late. An slow because no audiobook and I have so little reading time these days.

Laura Elizabeth wrote: "On Mother’s Day Jack’s girlfriend gave me a flower and wrote a nice card, my own kids did nothing 😂🤦‍♀️"

All man... but that was sweet of her.

Maybe

I think I'm in.

November is looking GREAT!

Laura Elizabeth wrote: "Stacie wrote: "Y'all Chris had a girl over last night! He has maybe brought a girl home one other time. But she brought me flowers!!! It was so sweet. She was so nervous. They decorated Halloween c..."

That's what I said!! I told him he had to step up his game with her. And when he meets her parents, too.

Umm, yummy bread. I love bread... I really don't eat bread much though because I have no control. 😂

JudyCa wrote: "Stacie wrote: "JudyCa wrote: "Stacie wrote: "Y'all Chris had a girl over last night! He has maybe brought a girl home one other time. But she brought me flowers!!! It was so sweet. She was so nervo..."

I think so! Fingers crossed for this one.

JudyCa wrote: "Here is the easiest apple crumble (I made it on the weekend) 😍
6 royal gala apples, peeled and cubed small
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
In a crock pot, mix all ..."

Oh, I love a crockpot meal. I can just smell that right now! Amazing!!

JudyCa wrote: "Stacie wrote: "Y'all Chris had a girl over last night! He has maybe brought a girl home one other time. But she brought me flowers!!! It was so sweet. She was so nervous. They decorated Halloween c..."

They have been hanging out together for a few weeks maybe.

I did make veggie soup (with ground beef) Sunday for my in-laws because my MIL had knee replacement surgery yester and my FIL does not cook at all.

It is delish and really easy. Keep in mind I do not actually measure. Unless it's in a package I just estimate.

Ingredients:
Soup pot with lid
2-3 table spoon of olive oil or other oil. enough to cover the bottom of your soup pot
1/2 med onion diced
1/2 green bell pepper diced
1 celery stalk chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic minced
1 lb. ground beef, turkey, pork, or chicken, or shredded chicken, or no meat at all
2 bags of Frozen vegetables for soup (or just mixed vegetables)
2-3 med potatoes peeled and diced
1 can of whole kernel corn or 1 cup frozen corn
1 can of green beans or 1 cup frozen green beans
small can of diced green chilies- optional
28 oz. (or so) chicken stock You can also use water or add water if you don't have enough stock.

*To save time and effort, you can use frozen onions, pepper, celery- Pick Sweet has a bag called Seasoning Mix.- Use about half the bag. Also the jars of minced garlic are the best thing since sliced bread.

Seasoning:
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, dry ranch dressing mix- 2 envelopes or 6 tablespoons

Directions:
1. On medium high heat, add the oil to your pot, heat to med heat add the onion, pepper, celery. Begin to sauté until just getting soft.

2. Add the meat if using it. Season it with salt, pepper garlic powder, onion powder. Drain the fat. Especially if using beef.

3. Return the meat mixed with the onions and stuff to the pot. (A easy way to drain fat is by tilting the pot to the side and using a paper towel to soak up the oil. Or use a colander of course.) Add the garlic and mix well with the meat. Let it get heated up. Nice and fragrant. 1 or 2 minutes.

4. Add all the vegetables mix it up.

5. Add the dry ranch seasoning. mix it up

6. Add the chicken stock. If it's not enough liquid, just add water. Mix it up nicely. Adjust the seasoning to taste and heat to boil. turn down the heat to a low boil/simmer. Let it cook until the potatoes are done.

Enjoy with cornbread, biscuits, or any crusty bread. My family also likes it with shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips. I add salsa sometimes too, but that's me!

Please feel free to ask for clarification on anything. I hope y'all like it.

Amy wrote: "I love this idea so much!! Meal planning is always such a chore, so I'm looking forward to adding some new recipes to our rotation.

By the way, Stacie makes the BEST meals!!"

Thank you, Amy! I usually don't have any idea what I'm going to cook day to day.

Frida wrote: "Oh, I absolutely love this! Personally, I really enjoy eating and trying a variety of dishes, since German cuisine is heavily influenced by all the Mediterranean countries around, but I just don’t ..."

Roasted veggies and a protein sounds like a great meal.

I have put this one down for now. I might come back to it. Maybe. Maybe not. If I don't come back to it by the weekend. I probably wont.

Y'all Chris had a girl over last night! He has maybe brought a girl home one other time. But she brought me flowers!!! It was so sweet. She was so nervous. They decorated Halloween cookies. I was so happy. He wants to have a girlfriend and she seems sweet. And she's cute.

Diana wrote: "Between the Yankees and the Giants, it's just ugly!! I'm just going to bed!!"

I was just thinking about you while J was flipping back and forth between these games. I was like NY is having a rough night.

Jill wrote: "I love it too!! I’m not the best cook, but I can follow a recipe. Mostly. Usually. I also despise eating so I don’t ever make myself anything, but Kay loves finding recipes and such so she makes me..."

Oh my goodness, Jill. I am opposite. I love food. It's kinda ridiculous. But I thought you were meatless.

Diana wrote: "I love this idea!!! I have a whole ritual I go through with my meal planning. It starts with the sales circulars coming in the mail and I've learned to meal plan around what's on sale. I will go to..."

This sounds like how my mom ised to meal plan. I confess I am the worst at planning at all and especially around the sales. She always fusses at me about it even now.