Our Good Life: March 2018

Posted by Terri Steffes / 31 March 2018 / book review

A Chance at Forever #ourgoodlifebooklist

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I just read a quote that helped me understand a lot of what is going on in our country today, and I am speaking specifically about bullying.  The quote was, "Hurt people, hurt people."  This was specifically true of the main character, Aaron Firebrook, in the latest book by Melissa Jagears called A Chance at Forever.  Aaron's past full of the horrors that people can heap on a child turned him into a child bully.  In his later years, though, he had a complete change of heart, through the mercy of friends and the forgiveness of God, and returned home to the place where he bulled a number of people.<br />
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Aaron's story of overcoming his past, plus the words spoken through his actions, helps one of his targets see that a person can have a change of heart.  Mercy McLain sits on the school board when Aaron applies for a teaching job.  She doesn't speak out against him, but does want to sit on the pool of candidates for awhile while she figures out what she should do.  Through day to day living, Mercy sees that Aaron is a good teacher and has overcome his bullying ways.  Just when she is about to recommend him, someone else discovers he is the boy that terrorized the town during his growing up years.<br />
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Melissa speaks about prostitution, shame, marriage, relationships all through the message of redemption and second chances.  If you are prone to loving a great story with a good message, you are going to love this book.<br />
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Highly recommended.<br />
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A Chance at Forever #ourgoodlifebooklist

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Posted by Terri Steffes / 30 March 2018 / breakfast

Tex Mex Egg Casserole

For our family, we love having an egg casserole for our Easter brunch.  It's just comforting and yummy and all kinds of delicious.  We've made this casserole many times and each time we make it we love it more and more!  With the spicy goodness of sausage, salsa, and green chiles, one taste takes us back to our favorite vacation zone: Mexico!<br />
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I love that you make this the night before, and pull it out to bake the next morning. That way you can focus on your sides, like maybe this <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2017/11/christmas-chilaquiles-with-eggs.html">yummy chiliquiles </a> and this <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2016/08/homemade-blood-mary-with-candied-bacon.html">perfect Bloody Mary!</a></div>
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12 oz bulk sausage (your favorite!)</div>
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5 c frozen tex mex hashbrowns</div>
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1 can of chopped green chiles</div>
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3 c shredded Mexican cheese (or a colby/Monterey Jack mix)</div>
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6 eggs</div>
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1 1/2 c whole milk</div>
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1/4 salt</div>
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1 c salsa (your favorite)</div>
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1 c sour cream</div>
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Prepare a 9 by 13 pan with cooking spray. Next, cook sausage in a skillet until no longer pink and then drain.  Spread the potatoes in the baking dish.  Sprinkle with sausage, chiles, and half of the shredded cheese.  In a bowl whisk eggs, milk and salt until well blended and then pour over the potatoes.  Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.  Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.  </div>
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The next day, preheat oven to 350 and bake for 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.</div>
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Serve in squares, with a tablespoon of salsa, sour cream and a garnish of cilantro.</div>
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Happy Easter!</div>
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Tex Mex Egg Casserole

For our family, we love having an egg casserole for our Easter brunch. It's just comforting and yummy and all kinds of delicious. We&#...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 29 March 2018 /

March Madness and the Boys

March Madness is here and gone.  Our brackets were completely shot early on in the tournament.  Our March has been wild with weather and our dogs are anxious about it. We are giving them all kinds of love and that includes adding this delightful <a href="https://www.chewy.com/instinct-by-natures-variety-raw-boost/dp/117328">Dog Food Topper.</a>  It is a wonderful way to add taste and the real nutrition of raw food.<br />
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It's been three months since Huxley joined our dog family.  There has been some adjustment for all our dogs to find themselves in the pecking order.  At meal times, we have to make sure that each dog has its own place to eat.  It is interesting how they respect those boundaries.  They love it when we add the topper to their meals. A lot of dancing goes on when the topper comes out!<br />
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We are so looking forward to the spring events for dogs in our area.  More information on those on Facebook, come over and say hi on our page at www.facebook.com/ourgoodlifeblog</div>
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March Madness and the Boys

March Madness is here and gone. Our brackets were completely shot early on in the tournament. Our March has been wild with weather and our...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 21 March 2018 / Dessert

Carrot Cake Bread Pudding

This month our <a href="http://www.fantasticalsharing.com/p/fantastical-food-fight.html).">Fantastical Food Fight</a> was to create something with the theme of Carrot Cake.  I talked this one over with my daughter, as she and her husband love carrot cake.  We discussed many options, but the one that won was bread pudding!<br />
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We had to really work at this one to get it right.  The first attempts were too dry, then then one was too soggy.  This third attempt hit the mark and it was so good!!  It's a perfect Easter morning sweet treat.<br />
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Carrot Cake Bread Pudding<br />
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1 Carrot Cake cake mix<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 c warm water<br />
1 oz of white rum<br />
1/4 c oil<br />
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Preheat oven to 350. Make cake according to package directions.  Bake.  Let cool.  Cut cake into cubes and let dry overnight.<br />
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1 box of French vanilla instant pudding<br />
3 c milk<br />
1/4 c white rum<br />
4 T butter<br />
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Preheat oven to 350.  Spread cake cubes into a 9 by 11 pan.  Push down with hands.  Mix the pudding, milk, and rum together.  Pour over cake.  Bake for 45 minutes, or until custard is completely cooked through.<br />
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1/4 c premade cream cheese frosting<br />
1 oz white rum<br />
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Mix together until smooth.  Cut the bread pudding into squares while it is warm (not hot) and drizzle the glaze on top.  Serve.<br />
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This is so good and truly brings out the flavor of the carrot cake!  Let me know if you give it a try!<br />
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Natural Easter Egg Dyes ~Pinterest Challenge

Welcome to the March Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by <a href="https://mypinterventures.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">My Pinterventures</a>. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! So this month,  I chose to try natural Easter egg dyes.  I found my inspiration here:  <a href="https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/a42326/dyeing-easter-eggs/">Natural Easter Egg Dyes.</a><br />
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You've probably seen that post floating over Facebook about making Easter egg dyes out of natural ingredients. For this Pinterest Challenge, I decided to give them a try.<br />
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The ingredients start off simple enough:  1 quart of water, 1 T salt, 2 T vinegar and 2 T of a natural color dye.  Bring all that to a boil, reduce heat and let steep for 30 minutes.  Remove solids, and then ladle the colored water into a mug.  Add an egg and let set for 20 minutes, or longer for a deeper color.<br />
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We tried parsley, spinach, beets, coffee, saffron, tumeric, blueberries, red cabbage, red wine and saffron.  Not all the colors turned out well, but some were quite pretty.  I would consider this a success but I would probably not do the red wine one again.<br />
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<strong>Emily - <a href="http://domesticdeadline.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Domestic Deadline</a></strong></div>
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Natural Easter Egg Dyes ~Pinterest Challenge

Welcome to the March Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures . The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all ...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 17 March 2018 / Soup

Traditional Irish Potato Soup

Are you looking for a wonderful way to end the winter AND celebrate the beginning of Spring with Saint Patrick's Day?  Try this Traditional Irish Potato Soup!<br />
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My family purchased one of those DNA tests for me at Christmas last year, and it came back that I was 66% Irish.  What a shock for me!  I believe both sides of my family are Irish but we weren't aware of that until now.<br />
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My <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2016/05/shirleys-potato-soup-sundaysupper.html">mom has always made a version of this soup </a>with dumplings, and that is my favorite way to serve it. However, I am watching my gluten intake, and those dumplings had to go.  I still love this soup, and even though I don't eat the toast and biscuits, to me it is still the most comforting way to eat it.<br />
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2 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped<br />
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Melt the butter in a large soup pot.  Add the onions, and cook until softened.  Add 4 c water, boil onion and potato until vegetables are fork tender.  Drain the water, then add milk.  Bring to a slow boil.  Salt and pepper generously.<br />
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 07 March 2018 / lunch

Potato Chip Sandwich #foodieextravaganza

This month's Foodie Extravaganza theme is Potato Chips. Did you know that March 14 is National Potato Chip Day? In anticipation, we have a collection of recipes to honor the day. Our host this month is Karen of <a href="http://www.karenskitchenstories.com/">Karen's Kitchen Stories</a>.<br />
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When I was growing up in the 60s/70s, I often layered potato chips on my Wonder bread peanut butter and jelly sandwich. That sweet/salt flavor combination was so good, and the crunch of the chips was satisfyingly noisy.  Who knew it was an international "thing?"<br />
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Today's Potato Chip Sandwiches come in all forms and sophistication levels.  I've grown away from my PBJC sandwich to enjoying a more grown up version.  I have to say, though, I still like the crunchy sound.<br />
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To make your own, be creative!  Is your favorite sandwich a white bread, bologna and mayo sandwich with tomato and lettuce?  Add chips!  Or maybe you love egg salad sammies.  Go ahead and layer some chips under the bread.  Every deli type sandwich I have made is instantly better with a layer of plain potato chips across the top.<br />
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1 hoagie roll, sliced horizontally in half<br />
2 slices of ripe tomatoes<br />
2 T good mayo<br />
1 slice of crisp lettuce<br />
3 oz sliced deli turkey<br />
2 slices of cooked bacon<br />
2 slices of provolone cheese<br />
1 luncheon size bag of chips<br />
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Split the roll in half.  Spread each half with mayo.  On the bottom roll add deli turkey, then bacon, then the cheese.  If you want your sandwich hot, this is the time to microwave it for about 30 seconds.  Add tomato slices and potato chips.  Lay the lettuce on the top bun and place on sandwich.  Serve with a dill pickle spear and the remaining chips.<br />
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<li><a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2018/03/a-college-throwback-potato-chip-crusted.html" target="_blank">A College Throwback + Potato Chip-Crusted Chocolate Tart</a> from Culinary Adventures from Camilla</li>
<li><a href="http://faithhopeloveandlucksurvivedespiteawhiskeredaccomplice.com/baked-bbq-potato-chip-crusted-pork-chops/" target="_blank">Baked BBQ Potato Chip Crusted Pork Chops </a>from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice</li>
<li><a href="https://snehasrecipe.blogspot.com/2018/03/how-to-make-homemade-sun-dried-potato.html" target="_blank">How to Make Homemade Sun Dried Potato Chips</a> from Sneha's Recipe</li>
<li><a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2018/03/potato-chip-and-roasted-cashew-cookies.html" target="_blank">Potato Chip and Roasted Cashew Cookies</a> from A Day in the Life on the Farm</li>
<li><a href="https://palatablepastime.com/2018/03/07/potato-chip-crusted-salt-vinegar-baked-cod/" target="_blank">Potato Chip Crusted Salt and Vinegar Baked Cod</a> from Palatable Pastime</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodlustpeoplelove.com/2018/03/potato-chip-crust-savory-cheesecake.html" target="_blank">Potato Chip Crust Savory Cheesecake</a> from Food Lust People Love</li>
<li><a href="http://www.karenskitchenstories.com/2018/03/pretzel-and-potato-chip-cookies-with.html" target="_blank">Pretzel and Potato Chip Cookies with Butterscotch Frosting</a> from Karen's Kitchen Stories</li>
<li><a href="http://hardlyagoddess.com/salty-sweet-potato-chip-cookies-foodieextravaganza/" target="_blank">Salty-Sweet Potato Chip Cookies</a> from Hardly a Goddess</li>
<li><a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2018/03/potato-chip-sandwich-foodieextravaganza.html" target="_blank">The Potato Chip Sandwich</a> from Our Good Life</li>
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We are bringing you our Easter delights this month so you will have plenty of time to make these wonderful creations before your Easter celebrations.  My family loves the truffles I make each year from Oreos, so when I saw the Peeps Oreos I was inspired to make homemade Easter eggs truffles with them.<br />
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Using a tablespoon of chilled dough, form into a 1" egg shape.  Continue until all the dough is used.  Microwave the chocolate chips in 30 second spurts, stirring between cooking times.  When the chocolate is completely melted, use a fork to dip the egg into the chocolate.  Hold egg over the bowl until the chocolate stops dripping.  Place on a piece of waxed paper or nonstick foil on a cookie sheet.  Once all the eggs are coated, place in the refrigerator until all chocolate has hardened.</div>
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You must go and visit these other Taste Creation bloggers who created chocolate Easter egg treats just for you!<br />
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Kim at Mom's Home Guide made this delicious <a href="http://momhomeguide.com/easter-egg-chocolate-bark">Easter Egg Chocolate Bark</a>.<br />
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