The most amazing mashed potatoes ever

So this is one of the recipes that I made for Mother's Day  when I hosted. All the family asked a copy of this recipe so here it is.

6lbs Yukon gold potatoes
1 stick slated butter
2 Tbs salted butter
2 cups milk
Chives finely chopped.
1 cup Creme Fraiche

Peel the potatoes and half them. Then boil them for 25 minutes.

Once cooked drain the water and mash the potatoes. Meanwhile while the potatoes are being mashed. In a small saucepan heat the milk and the stick of butter. Keep on a low heat until the butter is melted. Once the butter is melted add this mixture to the mashed potatoes and mix. Add the chives and then the Creme Fraiche. Mix well and then serve.

Mothers days

So this year I hosted the family for Mother's Day. My husband is one of 5. So we had 3 of his siblings  and a all of there kids and my husbands parents. So when added up it's about 20 people in total. Now I don't host family gatherings not because I don't want to but because usually I'm not in the position to be able to host either in a house that has no space to be able to have family over or I'm working or someone in else in the family hosts.

So apart from freaking out about trying to feed 20 people which my wonderful amazing husband pretty much picked the menu and helped cook all the food. I was working a ton at my new job right now. Which is going really well. I'm enjoying it finally learning everything I end to know ( at least I think I am).

Any way me and hubby love to cook so we made some fantastic food. Recipes will follow for those that are not already on my blog. Just be patient with me. We made ranch chicken, BBQ chicken with a home made BBQ sauce, Creme freche mashed potatoes and just plain old boring rice. Everything was a hit. I'm glad that everyone had fun and loved the food.

I know I know

I know I keep saying that I will post daily but time just seems to go faster and faster these days.  I have few new recipes that I need to post and a small update on just how life is right now.

So when I have some time I will do my best to catch up and try to stay on top of things.

Feeling down kinda day.

Today for some reason I'm feeling down. I don't know why. Maybe it's because it's my last day at my old job. Maybe I'm starting a depression funk again. There could be a lot of reasons as to why I'm down today.

Like I've said before I will be honest with you about my feelings and what I'm up to. So this will be a short post. Today I'm feeling down. And that's really just about it.

I have been posting a lot to hitRECord lately as they are planning on starting season 2 of the television show. People have been liking my ideas but they are from the most popular and they won't be used,but at least people are liking my stuff.

Part of an end of an era

Today will be my last shift at one of my stores. It's the store that I started at over 4 years ago. I have mixed emotions about it. I'm loving my new job, but know I will miss the job I am leaving.

I am moving on to better things and that is what I need to focus on. But my old job has been a huge part of my life for so long. I still have a few more days left at the other store. So my last day with the company won't be until later in the week.

Glad I was around

I usually fill my days with activities for the kid and housework and cooking, but after having a really busy few months today was a rest day. All activities have been cancelled for the week due to spring break and so Plan on taking the week and actually spending some quality time with the kid.

Well today I was super tried having had a restless night. And was just having a lazy day at home. When in the middle of watching toy story 3 for the first time today I heard a bang come from outside. To me it sounded like a door on a truck closing. You know the FedEx or UPS type trucks that deliver to houses. And as we were expecting a package I went to the door to check. No truck so didn't really think anything of it. My husband came up the stairs at that point. He works from home. I asked him about the bang and he thought it was me. So we opened the door to double check outside. Kid took a few steps outside and the next thing all I could hear was my name being called.

After the third name call I went outside to see who was calling me. It was my friend who lives just up the street. She had just crashed her car. That explained the bang I had heard. She was a few yards up the street from my house. I was glad that I was home to be able to her with the aftermath of the crash. She is fine by the way no one was hurt she was just shaken up. So today I was glad that I was around to be able to help my friend in her time of need.

Another busy week.

So in weekly recap. It's been yet another busy week for me. I'm starting my new job this week as well as still working my old job, at least while I work my notice.

Also been busy with family stuff as always and being a mom and wife. I did get to spend sometime with my mother in law this week and we finally managed to go out for my birthday lunch.  Now to clean the house this weekend and get the grocery shopping done.  It's always go in my house but wouldn't trade it for the world. I managed to get a few runs in this week as well. Nothing great each only about a mile but I'm able torun for longer each day so that's great.

Oatmeal banana chocolate chip bars.

I've made these a few times and these are great for a healthy yet snack when you need that chocolate fix, which I need a lot as I am a chocoholic. I make these when I'm training to help me stay on track with my diet.

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ripe banana mashed
1 1/2 cups oats
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips.

Preheat oven 350 degrees line a 10x15 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.

In a medium bowl stir flour, baking soda and salt.

In a large bowl add coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and banana. Stir in flour mixture follwed by oats and chocolate chips.

Pour batter into the pan and smooth out until it's an even layer.

Bake 22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool completely before slicing into bars.

I made these the other day using peaches instead of banana and they still taste great. They did come out a little dry though so add more liquid to the recipe.