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8.11.2011

Best Loved Recipes {Fish Tacos}

It's been a while since I've posted any Best Loved Recipes...

Judges: Wes and Abby

Rating:

and 1/2

I am not a fish person. My mom ~~was~~ is not a fish lover, so I didn't grow up eating it. But I put on my big-girl pants and decided to give these tacos a try. They actually tasted pretty good. The mango salsa was amazing! However, the more I thought about what I was eating the more disturbed I got. {It's a mental thing, I know} My least favorite part of the entire meal was how it made our house smell. The next morning, when I came downstairs, the fishy smell was still lingering. It will be a while...if ever...that I make a fish dish again.

Fish Tacos - Better Homes and Gardens

1 lb. fish fillets

2 Tbsp butter, melted

1/4 tsp. cumin

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

3 Tbsp mayo/salad dressing

1 tsp. lime juice

1 1/2 c. coleslaw mix

8 corn taco shells

Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse and pat fish dry. Cut fish into 3/4 in. pieces. Place in shallow baking pan.

Combine butter, cumin and garlic powder. Brush over fish. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 4 to 6 minutes.

Mango Salsa - Makes 2 cups

1 1/2 c. chopped, peeled mangoes

1 red sweet pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions

1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp lime juice

1 Tbsp vinegar

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

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8.10.2011

Where's the Love? Wednesday {8.10.2011}

What I'm loving this week...

Max's outfit and his love for that lawnmower.

Max saying "ohhh" all the time now. He also is loving his pointer finger. He's pointing at everything.

Garage Sales. Last Thursday, two friends and I went to the 127 garage sale in Van Wert, OH. We had so much fun! Partly because the other two girls are just plain fun, but we also got some great treasures. I would fill you in on all of our fun and laughable moments, but you probably wouldn't appreciate the stories as much as we do. Here are some goodies from my latest garage sales.

8.09.2011

It Just Got Easier

It just got easier to support a child through World Vision. Instead of having to contact me and give me all of your info, you can click here and do everything on your own!

Once you click on the link, you can choose a child that is available to sponsor. While you are completing your info, don't forget to put Wes' name {first and last} in the box for Athlete's name. {If you're not sure what our last name is...think real hard while stairing at the top of my blog. You'll figure it out.} That way Wes and his team will get credit.

Ideas for chosing your sponsor child:

Find a child that is the same gender and age as your child. They can grow up writing letters back and forth. How fun is that?

Choose a child with the same birthdate as you or someone else that is special in your life.

Choose a child whose birthday is the same as another significant date in your life.

Choose an older child. Younger kids are usually the first to get chosen.

If you choose to sponsor a child, I would love for you to leave a comment with the name and age along with how you chose them. Plus, we will need to chat so you can get your piece of jewelry from The Sparrow Fund

Have a great Tuesday!

8.08.2011

He's a Walker... Texas Ranger

It's the only title I could think of and everytime I say it, it makes me giggle.

Max is walking.

Last Wednesday, he took a few steps from my mom to Wes. We, of course, cheered and Max, of course, looked at us like, "What's the big deal, people?"

So, we have spent the last 4 days watching Max get better and better and taking more and more steps. Here is the latest video.