Monthly Archives: July 2015

Walls of Fabric

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Hope all is going well with you and you’re enjoying your summer.  I’ve been enjoying the fabulous weather we’ve been having.  Last week I started contemplating a few minor changes around our humble abode.  Now that the dining room is finished (you can view the before and after here) I’m looking at the our bedroom, living room and foyer.  I decided to start with the foyer (why?? because it’s a smaller area.. chuckles.. don’t want to spend too much time inside.  I started to think about stenciling – like what Nicole did over at Design it Vintage.  But then I thought about fabric.. hmmmm…so I did some research on the topic and here’s some inspiration photos I found..

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I love how all these rooms came

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and I found this over at The Thriftress with a great tutorial

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So next up … I need to hit the fabric store to see what I find that would tickle my fancy to complete this wall project.  I’ll keep you posted.. Have any of you ever considered this project?  If so, did you and how did it turn it out..  I’d love some feedback.. So holla at your girl

 

 

 

Peachy Pico

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It’s the heart of the summer  and all the fruits of your labor appears.  The garden goodies planted in the spring begins to blossom and everything is ripe for the picking.

My neighbor’s garden has been bursting with fresh tomatoes and peaches so I decided to make a Pico De Gallo dip.  If you’re a salsa lover, then this is sure to please.  It’s a delicious Mexican uncooked salsa dip.

Ingredients:  2 tomatoes   2 peaches  1 garlic clove  6 slices of jalapeno peppers  1/4 cup chopped sweet onion   juice of 1 lime  few sprigs of fresh cilantro  1 tsp kosher salt

Chop all ingredients and mix together.  Add lime juice and sprinkle in salt.  Stir and serve.  The flavors blend well and the peaches add a summery sweet flavor to the dip.  Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or in a garden salad.  So go grab your Corona and Enjoy!

It’s that easy with “TLC”!

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Smoke-Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes

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Smoke-Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes

Here’s my new twist on an classic recipe:

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If you love cheese like me.. this cheese caught my eye.  So I decided to give it a try..

I’m so glad I did.. It’s a smokey flavored cheese with a bit of a subtle kick to it..

Recipe:

6 russet potatoes peeled and sliced

1/4 cup chopped onion (I used a Vidalia onion because I love the sweetness of it)

2 lrg cloves of garlic – minced

1 pint of heavy cream

1 tblspn  butter

1/2 tspn sea salt

1/2 tspn pepper

7 oz of chipotle cheese (grated)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9 x 11 baking dish with butter.  In a large dutch oven, melt butter and add onions.  Cook until onions are tender (stirring around in the pan).  Add heavy cream and bring to a slight boil.  Once it begins to boil turn down to simmer.  Add potatoes, garlic, sea salt and pepper.  Increase heat and bring mixture to a bubble and let cook approximately 15 mins.   Transfer half to the baking dish and sprinkle with cheese (I also gave a light sprinkle of pepper as well).  Pour remaining potatoes and top with cheese.  Bake covered until cheese is melted – approximately 15 mins.

 

The potatoes have creamy texture with hint of garlic and smokey-chipotle flavor

Next… Dig In!

Remember – Cooking is always good with a little “TLC” – TwinsLuvCooking!

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