Mrs-O & I went to the Texas Roadhouse, as they built a new one in Arnold, MO. I was not sure what to expect, but let me tell you, It is definitely an interesting place.

The first thing i noticed were the peanuts, and the shells on the floor. I was reminded of the old 'Ground Round' that is no longer.

We put our name in and got a printout with a number on it. Was told to go pick out the steaks, and then was very happy to see such quality cuts presented to me. I selected the 11oz sirloin.

When  you  have  extra  large   zucchini  this  recipe  puts   it  to  good  use.

1  large  zucchini

1/2  to 1 pound  of  ground beef

1  small  can of  diced  tomatoes

chopped  onion

1  pack  of  taco  seasoning

grated  or  sliced   cheese (any  kind)

Take your   zucchini  and  slice  in half,  then  scoop   out   center (set  aside)

Brown  Ground beef and drain,  stir  in  taco  seasoning and onions

Dice  some of the  scooped  zucchini  up 

in large  bowl  mixed   diced  zucchini,  ground  beef and  tomatoes

Insert  back  into  zucchini  boats,  top   with  cheese and  bake  for  30 minutes  or  until  tender on  cookie  tray.

serve in   slices   with  garlic  toast.

this  recipe  disolve  alot  of  the  curing  salt  and   is  very  tasty and  easy  to  prepare.

Crock pot  ham

I  use  cooking  bag  in  crockpot  (but  can  use in  oven at  350  for  1 1/2  hours)

place  ham  in cooking  bag

add 

1/2 cup  ginger ale

1/2 cup  of  apple juice 

1  can  of  pineapple  (crushed  or  slices) and  juice  also

some red  jar   cherries

about  8-10  pieces of  cloves.

 Cook   for  about  3 hours.  Ham  is  moist  and not  salty.

 Can  add   1/2  of  any  type  of  wine  instead  of   apple juice.

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Adventures at the Auction House, January 12, 2008

 I’ve heard businessmen say, “Don’t work harder, work smarter.” I like that. Sloth is my deadly sin of choice, and I take any chance I get to not have to work hard. Being lazy makes me efficient. I want the job done, but done right and as quickly as possible. Sometimes, despite planning and good intentions, life doesn’t work that way.

Adventures at the Auction House, January 1, 2008

I’m not superstitious. Just because my parking space is open at the grocery store doesn’t mean everything I want will be on sale and I won’t have to stand in line. I don’t have to drink coffee out of my special cups in order to have a good day. It’s okay (really) to write in a journal with a pen other than my special pen (and if they don’t quit taking my special pens, I have a New Year’s prediction….) Oh, and spotting an owl in the daytime is not a precursor to disaster. That’s just creepy.