Mmmmm………

Any of you all fans of the Cilantro-lime Rice served at Chipotle?!?! I love it so much that I just wished that there was a way that I could have it at my own home whenever I wanted.

Well………..

I found a way!!!! I found a recipe that was supposedly “leaked” out by a former employee! So, I gave it try and BOTH times I have been PLEASED! It truly tastes the same!

So, because I am kind, I will share with you the recipe that I served on a whole wheat tortilla with sautéed chicken, onions, peppers, queso shredded cheese, lettuce, and sour cream! Simply scrumptious!

1 teaspoon of butter

2 tsps fresh cilantro

2/3 cup of white rice

1 cup water

1/2 tsp of (kosher) salt

1 Lime (or 1 tbs of juice)

In a 2 quart heavy sauce pan, heat butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Add rice, and lime juice, stir for one minute. Add water and salt, bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes (I found it to be quicker). Fluff with a fork. Before serving, stir in cilantro.

BE AWARE: this will only make about two small servings leaving no room for seconds. The second time I made it, I tripled the recipe, and it allowed us seconds and enough for me to have some tomorrow for lunch! The original recipe called for basmati rice, but this to me tasted just fine using regular white minute rice. Also, I used kosher salt which really gives it more of an authentic “Chipotle” flavor, but regular salt will work just fine!

Hope it’s tasty for ya!!

Then & Now

Our Easter Sunday has been filled with family, and for me.. reflection. This time last year, Daniel looked like this:

And this year………. he looks like this:

It has happened right before my very eyes!!! Enjoy the rest of the pictures from our Resurrection Sunday!

Dennis & I enjoyed some child-like fun jumping on the trampoline today.

If you look closely you will notice that Daniel is making his “vrrooom vrrooooom” noises like trucks make! It’s really cute!!

lots of tickles from Daddy!

Love his sweet little smile!!

trampoline fun for Daniel. He was a little hesitant but warmed up to it.

crawling away!!!

We believe

He has risen!

I plead with you, therefore, on the basis of the agony of Christ, His wounds, and His blood, do not bring the coming wrath upon yourself! Trust in the Son of God, and you “will never die” (John 11:26) –an exerpt from Look Unto Me-

Duncan SNEAK peek!

 

Today I officially started the new photography season!!!! Today I had a fun, adventurous shoot with the Duncan family! Enjoy!!

Call me Miss. Artsy Fartsy

Ok, so, I am not sure what has happened to me, but it seems as if I woke up one morning…crafty. For a recent bridal shower, I thought that the perfect gift would be a home made recipe book for the new bride-to-be.

1. I took 3 pieces of cardstock and I used a sewing machine to sew all the sides together. You can see the blue stitching if you look close enough.

2. I used a cricut expression to cut out some letters and different shapes to use on each page. I also bought some things from JoAnn Fabric & Crafts and used them to decorate each page. Each page had a theme.

As you can see below, I used the cricut to cut out the apple, the tag, the 5 cent, and the word “fresh”

3. I bought ribbon with a self adhesive sticker on the back which eliminated gluing. I used it to add a little decoration to the bottoms, tops, or edges of the pages.

This scrapbook is approximately a 5 inch by 5 inch book. 

I thought that it would be neat to include a family favorite from each family to bond them together as a newly married couple.

I punched holes in the sides, and added binder rings.

I also used raised foam stickers to add extra effect. I really hope Lauren likes this as an imperfect, yet home made gift. I am willing to make these for you as a personal keepsake, or to give as a gift for a friend. Get in touch with me and we will talk about it. :- )

Perfect view

from my bathroom window.

Daniel has been getting so so dirty this week “working” outside with his daddy! He LOVES to be outside with him. I love that it allows me some time to enjoy them from afar.

Warm Days

During this warm March we have spent many late mornings at the park. We enjoy it. I am looking forward to when the boys will be old enough to walk around and play with some of the other kids!!!

All the little girls played together. . . .

Gotta love a spaghetti face, right?!?!

Speaking of spaghetti faces. .. . .

this one is getting ready to be washed away! Daniel has no problem eating pasta, that is for sure!!! I

I have been up to a lot. I can’t wait to blog about it later. . .