Foodie Friday On The Rustic Dinner Plate

Hello and Welcome to the blog.  I am posting a bit late this planned post because I had a 'Ruff' morning. 

If you need a laugh today click here to read the 'Ruff' morning post.

now let's get back to the Rustic Plate . . .in case your new
Thank you so much for coming by . . .I'll share what a 'Rustic' plate means here.  It is nothing more than a plate of food that I have served with no adornments.  No staged photo's, no cropping, no edits just 'Good 'Ole' food.  

I hope

Starting with a simple breakfast.  The Cowboy didn't feel like eggs  

For dinner I cooked Fried Chicken Strips with Waffles and fresh fruit.  We also had some Guacamole on a Tostada.  We were needing to use up the Tostado's

No pride here (clearing my throat) but I can make good Fried Chicken.  The Colonel has nothing on me.

Now when it comes to Biscuits . . . well let's just say frozen works good around here.  Better than what I can stir  up!

Sometimes The Cowboy makes odd requests.  Tamale's with can Chili (hmm) there's more Smoked Sausage. 
Now if you ask me that is just stinkin' wierd!

More of those Tostado Shells.  I think I have my days out of order.  We had lettuce earlier in the week to make a proper Chalupa.  I love them at my Favorite Mexican 
Restaurant.  They just don't taste the same at home.

Back to Breakfast.  Now you know why he was tired of Eggs.  These are overcooked.  But the Hash made from leftover Roast was really good.

We eat alot of fresh Fruit and Veggies and run out alot so we took a trip to the store.  We were tired when we came
home so we had simple Hot Dogs . . .The Cowboys ruined his diet on this one but he loved it.

A surprisingly simple meal of pan seared Trout, Angel Hair Pasta and a Ceasar Salad

And look at those Croutons.  House made from the extra Hot Dog buns.  The Cowboy only eats Croutons on Ceasar Salad (did mention he has wierd taste's like Saltines with Fried Rice . . .just wierd)

Guess what lunch was on Tuesday

We have an appetizer of Fresh Tuna at almost every meal.  Today the Cowoboy had a larger cold plate because the rest of the meal was simple.

A simple bowl of Clam Chowder.  Super simple to make and he loves my recipe.  😊😇

Fried Chicken twice in 1 week.  Crazy but I aim to please.
The Cowboy fund 2 1/2# fryers a couple weeks ago.  He says they make better Fried Chicken.  He must know he was in the business for 30 years!  Served with box AuGratin Potatoe's.

I served these withe Beans and The Cowboy smoked Ribs. The Ribs and Beans  were a home run.

 The Potatoes struck out. 

I was thinking simple I had done so many labor intensive meals already this week.  Wrong move.  
                          They were not a keeper. 
In my defense I did not buy them and I was being Frugal and Thankful to receive them at the Food Pantry.
I am thinking a different prep might be o.k.  We shall see if we get more.

I warned you no fancy photo's here.  But the food was super yummy.   The Cowboy smoked the Ribs I made so yummy Beans here is how I did it.

Fast Cowboy Beans

On Wednesday night I started with 4 Sweet Peppers

I cut two open and stuffed them with Garlic

Then I took a med Onion and cut it in quartes.

I took 3/4 (saved the last 1/4 and diced for tomorrow)and put it in a bowl with the Peppers.  I drizzled Olive Oil all over then I sprinkled with Penderry's Sante Fe seasoning.  I then let it all sit a bit while my grill pan got hot then I cooked it all in the oven.

When it was all done and cooled I but in a frig bowl and poured the leftover Salsa from Taco Casa over it all and 1/2 of a Cornoa Beer  and left it overnight.

The next day I got my Beans ready.

3 cans Beans.  I used 

I poured each can into my Spaghetti pot and added 3 1/2 cans water.  I just filled each can with water to get all the juice out.

Then I got 3 slices of Salt Pork and diced it and seared in a skllet with the rest of the onion I chopped the day before.

Everything got dumped in the pot and simmer a couple hours.   

These Beans were so good.  They were all cooked tender and had just enough spice flavor.

If you get a chance try my Bean recipe.

I would love to hear if you like it.

Leave a comment!

A week (almost) of yummy meals.  It's Friday and I am thinking Pizza.  So much for my menu plans.  Come back

on Monday to see how did sticking to the menu!

Bon Appetit!

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The Best Day NOT It all started . . . .

. . . at 7:00 a.m. when the dogs needed to go 'Out'.

And I was Thankful that this one . . .

slept through the night and didn't wake me at midnight or 2:00 a.m. to go out because got distracted at 10:00
and didn't do what she was supposed to!
FYI yes the room is a mess I was digging fabric out of the closet looking for a quilt. In the front is a leather pillow sitting on an ottoman at my feet.
But lookie at the video I think it worked do you see it? 
But there is no sound because it is Lola snoring and I guess she wasn't loud enough yet or I didn't have the sound on.

But

I digress . . .Back to the 7 a.m. potty break I have no idea if either of them potttied because Domino started to dig around one of the chairs I scolded her and she ignored me but looked away and when she did what she was digging at made it for the woods in the back the yard she raced to follow.  I yell again I suspect that her hearing had failed. . . I mean we are talking Domino here.  

Not

This one . . .

That has to be on a leash because she will not come in when she is stalking something in a wood pile.  

I lost count of how many wood piles there are

back to the 'Drama' . . .

. . . Domino runs into the woods chasing the kill. I am running behind Lola yelling at Domino as she is catching the critter.  Now at this point I think it is a frog!

Lola gets into the mix and causes Domino to drop it. 

At which point I drag Lola out of the bushes and there is a tail hanging from her mouth!   She refuses to drop it.  I get Domino away and finally she drops the offensive rodent!  And I am able to drag her away. 

What a lovely 7:00 a.m. 

Wake up

Welcome to my day!

And so fast forward to 10:30 when I retell the story to the

Cowboy and his response is . . .

 They're just doin' thier job.

Hello!

In my house their job is to act cute 

Give Kisses

Nap

Listen to Mommy

Ask for cookies

And ask to be petted and petted and petted and petted

patted and petted . . . 

So how's you day going ?

A Finished Project

I completed a few projects for SWAPs this week.

Today I am sharing a bit of a challenge for me.

We were to create something 'Pretty' from file folder. 

We were to alter the folder and fill.

Can you tell this is a file folder.  I think it is amazing how you can change and repurpose things.

I guess you noticed a Blue theme.  That part was easy.  I found myself glad the stores were open I had to do a bit of shopping.

I found a fun Pom Pom key chain at Dollar Tree.  Since my partner does like pink or glitter  I took off the Pink PomPoms.  She said she is more of a Tom Boy . . .

So challenge's are adding up . . .

I also realized I apparently am not a Blue fan.  Add another challenge to the list.  I searched and found the little Bicycle journal card and then it clicked.  Bicycles!
They are not girlie if they are not Pink!

I found some Blue Washi at Dollar Tree and attached it with a big Navy Blue stripe paper clip.  There is a cellophane bag with a few Blue buttons.  I made a Blue bag topper from paper from my stash and stapled it closed.

Here is a large Journaling card with a Bicycle.  it is tucked under the buttons and Washi tape. Playing cards are commonly used in Junk Journals so I added one with  the Blue T-shirt.

Back the top in a pocket behind the buttons I found these fun wood cutouts with Faith, Hope, Love and Crosses.
The PomPom is attached to a Spiral Notebook.  Blue of course,

I made another pocket on the back and attached a handmade pad of paper and attached a Journaling Card.

Under the paper pad are some fun summery stickers.

There is a side tuck spot filled with fabric embellished Journal Cards I made attached with a yarn altered paper clip.

I stacked a few different sizes papers and photo's that were Blue and added a ticket then stapled them together.

The last little pocket hold Journaling Cards with Bible verses and Faith sentiments.  The cross is a magnetic book mark.

And lastly a few pics of the inside of the paper notepad 

A scene with a Blue sky . . . 

A city scape with sky and water . . . 

Scrapbook paper with Blue paint . . . 

Magazine page . . . 

A chart printed on Blue paper

And a pretty Blue Wristlet Purse with a surprise treat inside.

I enjoyed this SWAP it was fun making something different.

Now that this challenge is complete I am off to begin my next project.

Thanks for stopping.

Enjoy your day!

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