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Quick and easy, no cook meal–feeding one or many

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I admit, there are days when heating up the kitchen just isn’t in the cards; a quick but healthier choice is what I desire.

Ingredients (for 2 people)

4 slices of your favorite bread

Mayo or Miracle Whip (generic of either is fine)

1 Roma Tomato, sliced up

Yellow Mustard (or brown or spicy, whatever you have on hand)

Celery Stalk and a hand full of baby carrots (or a regular carrot, peeled and cut)

2 slices of Cheddar Cheese (or whatever real cheese you have on hand, sliced)

Layer the bread with mayo, mustard, one slice of cheese and half the tomato slices. Cut Sandwhich in half.

Plate the sandwich with half the celery stalk and carrots, garnish with a piece of dill pickle. All said and done in less than 8 minutes. Voila! A fiber rich meal with veggies and protein.

Don’t forget to shop on my eBay! Every purchase benefits the Wild Life Sanctuary in Keensburg, Colorado.

Cheap Homemade Lunch
Diabetic friendly meal
Quick meals that are cheap and healthy
Making food for one person

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Breakfast for dinner-a fast meal after a long day-Hash and Eggs

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The holidays are long over now–winter is still upon us and we are all back to the grind stone of 40+ hours a week at our jobs/careers–and sometimes a long week wears us out. A Simple, fast meal is always nice, especially when it doesn’t cost a fortune.

Ingredients:

4 Eggs

1 16 oz can of Corned Beef Hash

1/2 a large Bell Pepper (your choice of color)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Open up the can of Hash, chop up the half the bell pepper and add to hash. Simmer together until warm.

Fry up the 4 eggs in any matter you choose. I like the eggs made over-medium (whites done, yolks runny)

Divide hash and pepper mix onto four plates, top each with one egg. Quick and easy dinner, salt and pepper to taste!

Breakfast for dinner
Eggs and Hash

3 Princess Style Dresses–A Beautiful Bride-to-Be

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Each dress has it’s own link where it can be purchased, free shipping to the USA for Free, world wide shipping available for a nominal fee. The dresses are $499 or best offer!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226050395404 $499 OBO with free shipping Snow White Bridal Wedding Gown Tear Drop Back Long Train New . Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Photos show that it looks a little off-white. It is truly snow white in color. It is full length with lots of tooling and layers underneath for a very full skirt and a long train. This item will need to be a little steamed before wearing to remove some slight wrinkling it is a beautiful brand new dress with a teardrop opening in the back and very classic modest front with roses and vines embroidered on the front and back along the skirt and bodice.

It is a full length gown they were truly make any bride feel like a princess and will be beautiful.The perfect dress to wear to the wedding as well as the reception. Size 4 but I believe it can be altered some to custom fit this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226049395406?itmmeta=01JHF7NBKZ3NJ5GJNE5NBZDR74&hash=item34a1980ace:g:Y4UAAOSwV4dl9g–

A full length size for her wedding dress with Crystal and pearl like beating and black embroidery on the bodice and some of bosom area, brand new and exclusively made and pretty heavy. It has multiple layers of Tull And petticoat, like slipped underneath for exquisite, bounce and volume in the skirt area. The top by this part looks like it’s to be fitted and includes an extra set of corset strings with the dress. There is a medium length train that comes off the back of the dress, and it’s not detachable While the images show that it may be off-white that you dress is truly a classic white and ivory color This item has free shipping and benefits A wildlife sanctuary in Colorado

The bodice also contains some boning to help support and lift and fit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226049275942?itmmeta=01JHF7TPJ6ZH7CBZ2NZ7FKFVBC&hash=item34a1963826:g:UlUAAOSwFEFl9erc

Brand new with tags ivory ecru egg shell hued wedding dress w short train and removable sash accessory, perfect condition and zipper covered by embellished buttons Upper bodice embellished with small crystal like and pearl like beads and beautifully sewn Size 16 It seems like it could be tailored to fit a little bit better, but I am not seamstress and buyer would need to do alterations if desired Full length princess styles, sleeveless Make me an offer!

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Lemon Flounder Quinoa Bowl–a zesty hot meal made easy

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Let’s kick of the New Year with a healthy homemade meal–with flavor and fiber!

4 pieces of flounder filets (I use frozen, super easy!)

1/2 cup of quinoa

1 bag of frozen carrot-broccoli-cauliflower mix

2 tsp of Roasted Garlic and herb mix

Honey

2 tsp of Lemon Juice

2 tablespoons of butter

dash of olive oil

1 cup of water

Cook Quinoa in the water on medium low until done-add the butter while cooking

Simmer Flounder fillets in the olive oil with the lemon

Steam the vegetable blend with the herb mix until aldente

Layer up bowls with quinoa on the bottom, vegetable mix in the middle, and the fish on top, drizzle with just a hint of honey, serve hot. Serves 4

https://www.amazon.com/reg…/gl/guest-view/1UJX66V7NGWFI… The weather is frightful during the winter but the food bank still needs help helping others to get food!! Their Amazon list below allows you to give without getting out in the snow! Items can be purchased and will be sent directly to the food bank to help those in need and those whom are hungry! Many items under $2, every item helps! Thank you so much!

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California Vegetable Medley
Quinoa
Butter, honey Lemon
McCormick Roasted Garlic Herb
Flounder Fillets
Flounder Quinoa Bowls

A year in Reflection-wrapping up 2024

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It has been an exciting and wonky year but overall good–I landed a new and better job in November.

I also managed to take 3 vacations, which is something considering how things went during the height of the Pandemic.

Life in Upstate South Carolina has been hot and humid but overall nice, I made a few new friends and explored the region, laid on Tortuga Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Repbulic and visted my beloved highlands with my best friend. I also visited family and friends in Colorado, overall a great year!

Avoch Coce
Postcards are easy to find and easy to pack
Drinking the bean
Sitting by the fire pit while our perks brew
East High Church, Cromarty
East High Church, Cromarty
Riding a rickshaw
Buckingham palace
Me adn my Sweetness
Our Group, including me, Papa, Aunt Margie, Ms. Sandra, and Mr. JED Horton and Sweetness David Jones
Sweetness on the Island
Papa and Aunt Margie
Trying to be fancy and fun in the sun with my sun bonnet
My sweetness with his UV blocking shirt
Saona Island, Dominican Republic
Ms. Sandra and Mr. Horton
Goonies looking cove
Olives, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, green onions, feta cheese crumbles and elbow macaroni
Sweetness is happy too!
I made it to the waterfall without wheezing!
Me and my Sweetness
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Lunch (or Dinner) made simple-Chicken and Vegetables

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Okay, so the holiday feasting and goodies have come to pass. We all have packed on the fudge, inhaled the cookies and overstuffed ourselves with turkey-and we hope now for easy meals that don’t give the kids the sugar zoomies or the adults a case of indigestion or overindulgence.

Ingredients:

4 pieces of chicken

1 pound bag of frozen Brussel Sprouts

a bit of olive oil

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

1 pint of fresh blackberries (or whatever is on special)

Simmer up the chicken until 90% cooked, toss in the frozen Brussels sprouts, season all with lemon pepper seasoning, simmer until chicken is 100% done and sprouts are al dente. Serve it up on a plate and put some fresh fruit with it and Voila! Quick healthy meal.

Serve it up, serves 2 adults (or 4 if you are using large chicken breasts)

Easy meal of chicken and veggies
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Decorating for Christmas–inspired original art

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$124.99 with free shipping https://www.ebay.com/itm/226498341381 (ebay link)
An original 9″x12″ framed original oil painting, signed by the arist Anna Potthoff (AP) done in oil paints on a cotton canvas board. The original art is already framed but the frame can be changed by the buyer if so desire. The Christmas tree painting is ready to hang. The purchase also includes free shipping to the USA (but can be shipped world wide for an additional fee).

The painting was inspired by the large Frasier Fir in the front of my parent’s drive way that was just small when they moved in but has grown tremendously and stands tall and proud out in the field by their mail box. I dream of decorating it with large baubles and twinkly lights sets up against the sun setting in the west over the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. There is red paint brush plants and hues of dried grasses all about, which beautifully reflect the sunsets as well.

The painting is one of a kind, unique and would adorn any home or office perfectly–Can be used year around or seasonally as one so desires–an affordable, handmade one of a kind gift for yourself or a loved one. Make me an offer.

Celebrating Christmas
Original Art
Christmas Tree

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Celebrating the season–gifts worth sharing, free shipping, AND handmade–the perfect trio! Happy Shopping (yes, I made the items!)

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Christmas is just around the corner and Santa could always use more elves to help him out!

There are over 100 items on my eBay, 99% of them handmade, all with free shipping! Happy Shopping!

Here is the link to my eBay store where all can be found (the images are just a few of the items available!)

Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Hand Knitted scarf
Potraits of ancient man at Rosemarkie Firth
Original art, hand paintd canvas of autumn, halloween/withes
Flower cake painting with original art by Anna Potthoff
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Turkey Taco Chili–a hot meal with ease (and cheap!)

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It’s cold outside, December is here but why not have a little south of the border flare to your meals?

The holidays are just around the corner and groceries are already costly–but this meal is very affordable-I bought all the ingredients for less than $6.50. It will feed a family or small crew a wonderful meal!

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you are hosting a gathering and it feeds many without breaking the bank.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey, browned (frozen is cheaper!)

1 medium yellow onion, pealed and chopped

1 small can diced Jalepenos

1 8 oz can tomato sauce

1-32 oz can of pinto beans (don’t drain it) You can also used dried beans if you soak them before

1 packet of Taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons if you use the bulk)

In a soup pot, brown the turkey, then add all the other ingredients and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Serve hot and can be topped with cheese or sour cream if you desire

The Chatham Food Pantry in Siler City could really use food items to help feed those in need! You can send items from their Amazon Wish List–many items under $3–every little bit helps–buy/send 1 item or many!

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Tis the Season–Filling theFood Pantry Non Perishable Food Drive–Siler City, N.C.

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The weather outside if frightful and the food bank could use some supplies and stocking up–an Amazon wish list is here!

There are many many items under $2-$3-$4 and $5-making giving super affordable! Each item also ships free if you have Prime and is sent directly to the food pantry!

There are also larger ticket items, like cases of soup that would go a bit further–also free shipping! And don’t forget, can openers (also on the list) help open those great items!

I hope we can help get their shelves stocked for those in need this winter season and afterwards! $5 in food donations can go a long way (several items can be purchased for a combined total of $5!)but you don’t have to stop at $5 if you wish to do more, Happy Shopping and Giving!

Here’s the Amazon wish link!

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1UJX66V7NGWFI

*here is a thought, in lieu (or in addition to) doing an advent calender, you could send a canned/boxed food item a day to the food bank (or all at once) !!!