it’s my fault

by debi9kids on February 9, 2012

My daughter still sleeps in my bed.
And I have done nothing to really stop it.spacer Ok, I sort-of tried last year in March, but lost the battle with my strong-willed daughter and just…
gave up trying.

And, if I can be really, really honest,
I don’t care
too much.

I know.
I should care.

And while I can say a good portion of it is Emma coming to me on nights when Russ isn’t here and begging to sleep in my bed with me because “I’m scared”, “I’m cold”, “I’m sad”, or my personal favorite, “I’m keeping daddy’s pillow warm”, for the most part, it’s me.

I let Emma sleep in my bed because she snuggles with me and she’s warm, and full of love, and my babies are growing up and Lord knows it won’t be long before she’d rather be anywhere but with me.

So, I’m savoring it…

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beer-battered onion rings

by debi9kids on February 8, 2012

spacer One of my dearest blog reader-turned friends, Marion, happened to see this picture that I posted on my private facebook page and sent me an email asking for the recipe to my Yuengling beer-battered onion rings and I thought, ” Why not share it with everyone?”

It’s really super simple.

For starters, we used to fry all of our favorite appetizers in a pot filled with oil and finally went out and invested in a real fryer this year and, oh.my.gosh, what a difference it makes.
We don’t fry often, so we put off investing in one for a long time and now we kick ourselves for all of the burnt chicken I made us suffer through spacer

So, my first tip… run out and buy a fryer and then follow the heating directions for maintaining oil temperatures for onion rings.

Second, slice a few large onions into thick slices (about 1/2 inch thick).

Third, the batter…
the easiest!

Fill a mixing bowl with approximately 2 1/2 cups of flour.
Season flour with your favorite herbs. (I like to use either Emeril’s , cajun or creole spices just because I like the flavor but paprika, onion powder or garlic powder would be tasty as well)
Next comes my favorite part…
the beer.
Now, I realize not everyone is fortunate enough to have access to Yuengling lager so I would just suggest a nice stout beer. (you don’t want to skimp with a light beer on this. The full flavor makes a tastier batter and let’s face it, it’s not like we’re worrying about calories when we’re eating fried onions.)

You will slowly whisk the beer into the flour mixture until it’s the consistency of pancake batter (I usually find it takes about 16-20 oz of beer, which leaves a bit of beer left over for… bonus! drinking spacer   )

Dredge the onions in the batter until fully coated.
Place a few onions at a time in the hot oil and heat until golden brown.
Place finished onions on paper towels to drain off excess oil.

Serve with a zesty horseradish dip.

Enjoy!

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the post where the pictures have NOTHING to do with the words

February 7, 2012

These pictures have absolutely nothing to do with this post. I happened to travel down to NJ this weekend with the kids to celebrate the Super Bowl with my inlaws and got some cute shots that I wanted to share. my thoughts are just… scattered. I’m not Catholic. As a matter of fact, Russ was [...]

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ok, I’ve just gotta ask….

February 3, 2012

All of a sudden, I have HUNDREDS more people visiting my blog each day, which is pretty neat (do people still say “neat”???) but, I’m curious, where are you coming from? How’d you get here? Where did you hear about my blog? Will you be returning???? Do you like what you’re reading? (it seems you’re [...]

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doesn’t everyone…

February 2, 2012

…hula hoop without pants on?…wish they had abs of steel???…do something slightly inappropriate and not care who sees?…hate having a picture taken while crying?…shake their money maker?…delight in the world, just because? it isn’t just Will, is it? Playing along with Photo Story & Best Shot hosted by Cecily and Lolli

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Cancer sucks… Just sayin’

January 30, 2012

January 30th marked 3 years since Tuesday lost her battle to cancer and in the three years since… we have lost 2 friends and a family member, have had 3 friends’ children diagnosed, prayed as our dear friend’s daughter Gia has fought & fought & fought neuroblastoma and have sat in disbelief as her grandfather [...]

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Not a day goes by….

January 27, 2012

I remember the days leading up to January 30, 2009 like they were yesterday… they were filled with heartache and hurting, praying for miracles and finding a small amount of peace and just plain old hating cancer and knowing it would be robbing the world of a special spirit… Tuesday. It’s been almost 3 years [...]

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Mangia! Penne with Sausage, Spinach & Tomatoes

January 26, 2012

Russ is the cook in our home. I’m the baker. That’s not to say that I don’t cook at all, or that I don’t like to cook, but my passion is baking and Russ loves to cook. He also likes to tease me about it because… I’m a baker. I follow recipes. Whether they are [...]

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lifting the icky mood by just loving the moments

January 24, 2012

There is something I just love about bath time with my babies and as my final babies are hitting the age where they won’t be bathing together anymore, it makes me feel a bit nostalgic and sad that moments like this won’t be enjoyed in my home again until {gasp} I’m a grandmother… Then: This [...]

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a scum bag, discrimination & just plain old sticking their nose where it doesn’t belong

January 23, 2012

a rant… or three. Joe Paterno. Isn’t it sad? He died. And all across the internet and tv I am hearing and seeing people crying about what a great man he was and what a huge loss.. And, ok, I get it. He was a great coach, to a great school. But really? Really??? This [...]

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