It's That Time of Year!!!

Art and Craft Holiday Markets


I am so excited that the art and craft holiday markets have arrived. I love going and seeing what homemade goodies I can take home and also get great ideas for DIY projects of my own! This weekend will kick off all my holiday fun! I have to make my map so I can hit up all the good spots. This is a fun tradition my mom started with me when I was a little girl and I just haven't been able to get enough!! I called her yesterday to see if you was going to ride with me around the city Saturday to check out all the treasures...she said "of course, and I can't wait." Most markets you will find hosted by your local churches, but they are everywhere! There is something so nostalgic about sipping on a warm cup of wassil or cocoa and sorting through homemade ornaments and wreaths, tasting fresh homemade fudge, and yummy cookies!!

First STOP: St. Vincent Ferrer Church (right across the field from my house)

Check out your local calender for a list of events in your area!

Here is a link for Cincinnati markets:

http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/Calendar/event.asp?ProdID=696

Have fun!!
xoxo,
Ronita

Recipe: Best Turkey Burger I have ever tasted!!

I have had many turkey burgers in my day, especially because I don't eat red meat and haven't since the 6th grade. I just wanted to share this recipe I cooked last night. My carnivore husband even praised it!!

ENJOY


Pat's Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices pepper jack cheese, cut from an 8-ounce block
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced into 3/4-inch thick rounds
Olive oil
4 large onion buns or rolls
Spicy Mayo Sauce, recipe follows
Lettuce
Directions
Preheat grill over medium-high heat.

Add the garlic, onion, turkey, mustard, soy sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste, to a large mixing bowl. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Divide the turkey into 8 equal-sized balls and flatten them into patties. Lay 2 slices of cheese on 4 of the patties and cover each with another patty. Pinch the edges to seal the patties closed, so the cheese will not melt out.

*Cook's Note: With your finger, press down on the center of the patty. This will keep the juices locked in and prevents the burger from puffing up.

Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, to taste, and brush with olive oil. Grill for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the grill to a plate. Toast the buns on the grill and set aside.

Grill the burgers until cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the burgers to the buns and top with Spicy Mayo Sauce, lettuce and grilled tomatoes.

Spicy Mayo Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons hot chili sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
1/2 lime, juiced
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

Recipe taken from The Food Network:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/pats-stuffed-turkey-burgers-recipe/index.html

xoxo,
Ronita

Seussville at The Dean's Residence!!!

Welcome!!! (our front door) The Grinch (me), The abused Grinch Puppy (Scott), The Cat (Tre'), and Thing 2 (Roman)
Our fun and crazy socks from (Fox and Socks)
Pin the Star on the Sneetch Singing to The Cat

Who Pudding Schlop (Dirt Cake)

Our Cupcake Tower
Green Eggs
The spread
Thing 2 and The Cat
opening....

That face is priceless

After he opened his BIG present and realized it was a Wii!!!

We had a great party and memories for a lifetime!!

xoxo,

Ronita

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