Well, this Thursday morning is another dark and dreary day which means CRAFTING!!! Got to love that! I received my box of Graphic 45 goodness yesterday night which means....TIME TO GET CRACKIN' BABY! The heat is on! CHA Samples...samples...samples!!! Can't wait to see what I can come up with! You guys are going to be thrilled with the new collections...and...STAPLES from Graphic 45! Yahooooo!
It's funny, or at least I think it's funny...Ever since I've retired from my "real job", I absolutely MUST have noise in the background. When I design something... I usually have totally quiet...that way I can hear myself talk! LOL! True story! Lately the silence is killing me! I think it may be the lack of people and chatter around me...I don't know. Yesterday, while in the studio creating, I wore out the TV remote with the "Play Again" button. I literally LISTENED to NOT watched...Seven Years in Tibet with Brad Pitt and David Thewlis...FOUR TIMES..I seriously have this movie memorized! LOL! True Story Again!
So, I guess the ability to take time to pot pansies is over and the real work begins! The only way to work...On a deadline! Love It! Truly I do! With that said, I wanted to leave you with my most comforting thought for the day...Dinner....Taco Soup Thursday!
My friend Barb made this for me one night and I devoured it like I hadn't eaten since Thanksgiving day! It's TOO-LICIOUS BABY!! She was kind enough to send me the recipe and it's easy enough for me to make! Just serve it with some shredded cheddar cheese and some tortilla chips! AWESOMENESS! Hope you give it a try...
Here's the Details:
TACO SOUP
2 LBS, GROUND BEEF
1 CAN HOMINY WITH JUICE
1 CAN PINTO BEANS WITH
JUICE
1 CAN KIDNEY BEANS, DRAINED
1 ONION SLICED
1 CAN CHOPPED GREEN CHILES,
DRAINED
2 CANS TOMATOES
2 CANS WATER (TOMATO CANS)
1 PKG, TACO SEASONING
1 PKG. DRY RANCH DRESSING
BROWN BEEF LIGHTLY AND
DRAIN. MIX ALL OTHER INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND COOK UNTIL HOT.
MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS
Well off to get busy! Have an AMAZING Thursday!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
I'm glad you liked the Taco soup!!! I have to give credit where it's due. I got the recipe from my friend Elaine, who lives west of West, TX. She made it for me long ago and as you say...it's delish!!!
ReplyDeleteOn another note...it looks like Blogger ate part of your post...or is this yet another teaser from you...LOL!
I found two things about "retirement" 1) your busier and 2) you can't stand the quietness!!! right?
ReplyDeleteI put TMC channel on just to hear voices or my :girlie" movies also just to have something going on in the back ground......who ever thought of the pharse just to have some "peace and quietness" doesn't really know how quiet is so quiet!! lol thanks Elaine for passing the recipe to Barb and thanks Barb for passing it on to Jim and thanks Jim for passing it on to us....guess what's for dinner tonite........sorry I haven't been around ...but you know life ...it gets in the way sometimes..
I know Barb...It's there in blogger but not on the post...LOL! Tried to fix and nothing! Oh well...I just said I hoe you all have a wonderful day and Thanks for coming by...
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I with you Jim...retired to from the real world...I turn on the radio or music on the tv...keep yourself busy is sometime hard to do...at first you go to cleaning...till.."I'll do that tomorrow...LOL...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you go cooking up with G45
And thanks for the recipe...and a big thanks to Barb...tfs
Sounds yummy! Missed that you were retired, Jim! Now you will wonder how you ever found the time to go to work!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your fabulous creations at CHA! And of course the new G45 pretties. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recipe!
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