Guilty Pleasures

First, I want to give a shout out to my beautiful cousin, Heather! Her and Ben got engaged last night and we all couldn't be happier for them!!!! Her ring is beautiful......... Congrats Ben & Heather!!!

I have a few guilty pleasures {something one enjoys and considers pleasurable despite feeling guilt for enjoying it} Fashion, Food {especially unhealthy foods high in sugar and/or fat}, Football and Fellowship!

Tonight, Paul & I devoured one of my fav all time meals!!!

GRILLED CHICKEN & WAFFLES!!! scrumptious, I know! :)

I'm sure you've heard of the famous Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles but if you haven't it's SO yummy! Paul and I ate there last Jan. when we saw the Tide play for the National Championship. :) 

Evidence we were there! It sure didn't feel like it...what a whirlwind!! 

Speaking of national champions... {I just can't help myself} The word Schadenfreude comes to mind-- pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. Sorry, to all my AU peeps. :) It's healthy competition, right?

Hope you enjoyed Catching up with the Comer's! :)

Feel free to leave a comment (but please know I'm kidding about AU)

Christmas Market

Hey Everyone! A few friends and I are having a small scale Christmas Market next Thursday, Dec. 9th from 3-8pm at my house. Please join us for Christmas Cheer and some unique shopping! :)


All items are handmade: Classic White Nativity, Children's clothing, hand sketched stationary & unique paintings all for sale.



Merry Christmas!

Corn and Shrimp Bisque

Paul has been traveling a lot since we moved and since he's been on the go & eating out I wanted to have a good, home cooked meal for him to enjoy last night. I would say this is one of our fav's! Since we both LOVE seafood & a fine meal I chose to prepare this Corn and Shrimp Bisque recipe. 

Corn and Shrimp Bisque 

1 stick of butter

1 small bunch of green onions, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

2 tbsp flour

1 quart heavy whipping cream

1 quart of milk

1 lb Swiss cheese, shredded

2 tbsp sherry

1 1/2 pounds of shrimp

2 small cans sliced mushrooms, drained

1 large cream corn

1 large can yellow corn, drained

2 large potatoes, chopped

red pepper to taste

salt to taste

1 tsp garlic powder

Source: passed down from a cajun friend. :)

Directions:

Melt butter in large pot, saute onions & parsley. Blend in flour, cream, milk and cheese until cheese is melted. Add all other ingredients, except shrimp. Cook on low heat for 30 min. Stirring occasionally, making sure it does not stick to the bottom of the pot. Fold in Shrimp and cook an additional 30 min. add salt and pepper as if needed. Serve with French Bread or in a bread bowl!

Melt butter in large pot, saute onions & parsley

Blend in flour, cream, milk and cheese until cheese is melted.

Add all other ingredients, except shrimp. Cook on low heat for 30 min.

Fold in Shrimp and cook an additional 30 min. add salt and pepper as if needed.

The final product! Looks yummy! Paul almost didn't let me take this photo. :)

Need a little help in the kitchen?

Have you ever wanted to double a recipe or scale back if you're cooking for two? I have and who wants to use their brain while you're relaxing in the kitchen? 

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

Thanks to Martha, I will never have to THINK again! Her handy kitchen chart has all the answers. You can turn them into handy magnets for the refrigerator or print on a kitchen towel or an apron for a cute gift this Christmas!

 

Measuring Equivalents:

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons

B/i cup = 2 tablespoons

B/e cup = 4 tablespoons

B/d cup = 5 tablespoons

+ 1 teaspoon

B/c cup = 8 tablespoons

C/d cup = 10 tablespoons

+ 2 teaspoons

D/e cup = 12 tablespoons

1 cup = 48 teaspoons

1 cup = 16 tablespoons

8 fluid ounces = 1 cup

1 pint = 2 cups

1 quart = 2 pints

4 cups = 1 quart

1 gallon = 4 quarts

16 ounces = 1 pound

 

To download click here: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/pdf1/cookshelpers.pdf

 

Compliments of Martha Stewart Crafts!

 

Glory to the Highest!

I think I've mentioned to a few of you that I have Christmas Fever early this year! I just can't wait to smell (and bake) cookies, decorate my tree, sing Christmas carols and look at my neighbors lights. :)

So what if I get a tad bit excited about the little things--that's what matters, right?

Here's what I've been up to over the weekend:

"Glory"

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14

"Star of Bethlehem"

“I see him, but not now; I behold him, but now near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel.”

 

O' Holy Night

  Luke 2:8-11 - An angel of the Lord appeared…and…said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.’


Here's my Etsy link just in case any of you need Christmas Presents!! :)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/tcomer83

We are Moved!

The Comer Family has officially moved, hosted a baby shower & is getting settled day by day! Although Paul still has a list of things to do, we are settled. :) The main things left are all upstairs anyways! More importantly, my wireless is up and running and I'm typing from my couch while hanging out w/Lollie & Weebs in my living room! Wahoo!

The final product! Built on a lot of LOVE! 

I love GRAY! 

Gray is a neutral, balanced color- It's a cool & conservative color that seldom evokes strong emotion.

Living Room

Dining Room

Fellowship/Coffee sitting area in the kitchen :)

I'm most proud of my kitchen! It's EXACTLY the way I envisioned it!

The cabinets are probably my fav thing about the house! I had envisioned this color since day one and thanks to many magazines, paint samples and Ann with Counter Dimensions I accomplished my goal = a Gray Kitchen! I chose Cashmere White granite to go along with the cabinets and most importantly to create a clean, simple look. To add an authentic vintage look to the home I chose White Subway Tile as the backsplash in the kitchen and hexagon white tile on the floors in the bathrooms.

The appliances- Monocromatic Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid refridgerator,  Silent Kitchen Aid dishwasher, Kitchen Aid microwave, Kitchen Aid gas cooktop and Kitchen Aid Single Convection oven. 

Master Bathroom aka "My Sanctuary"

I hope the wait was well worth it! Enjoy!
If you have any questions please comment and I'll respond! :)