Brown Bagging It Today!

If you don't care where I'm going or where I've been then scroll to the bottom for an awesome homemade cocktail sauce!

Come Saturday, I am going to be chilling out  here!

For how long? Well, for 21 ziploc bags worth of dog food = 63 cups of food = 7 days

'Cuz this little guy is going to his own pet resort while Tucker the Lhasa Apso goes to my parents.

Now, on to show you some overdue 20 year high school reunion pictures in NY a couple of weeks ago. I haven't posted pics of myself in quite some time so it was about time as well. 

One of my favorite people from high school ~ Frankie (that's me on the left)

Good friends, especially the one next to me. We were BFF's in 8th grade.

Great times were had by all!!! Not bad when everyone tells you so adamantly that "OH MY GOSH, YOU TOTALLY LOOK THE SAME."

Now on to the saucy stuff:

COCKTAIL SAUCE

2 tblsp ketchup
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp horseradish
3-4 drops tabasco
1/4 tsp worcestershire

Mix it all up & serve with shrimp! 

Have a great weekend everyone!

Afternoon Delight

Since I'm going back to work next week I've been thinking of a 

gorgeous male 

I'll be meeting for lunch everyday.

It's convenient he lives right down the street for those 

afternoon quickies!

If you haven't already, meet Nash, the 5 month old Bulldog who's

become part of the family.

For more adorable pictures of Nash, visit here. 

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Blogging: Doggy Style

For the past 2 weeks I have been taking care of our newest addition, this little guy ~

And there has been a lot of this going on ~

Good thing he likes to do it while I'm blogging!!!!

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Garlic Basil Shrimp

I came across this recipe from a blogger friend in my Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays group but I don't recall who exactly. So, my apologies. If you come on by, let me know it was you & I will be happy to give you the proper shout out you deserve since this was delicious!

She came across this recipe on Food Network & it is a keeper. I am a shrimp lover but my hubs isn't so when he was out of town this past week I threw this together in no time for a quick meal for myself. At about 10 calories per shrimp I didn't feel bad eating this whole plate. Yep, I did. 

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp (20 to 25 per pound), peeled & deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes, or more to taste
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot, then saute shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.

Add garlic & red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in skillet & cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add wine & cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in basil & tomatoes & season the sauce with salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Return the shrimp to pan & cook just until heated through.

{My Thoughts}

This is just too easy, a really nice non-fuss meal or even appetizer. If you don't have wine on hand or don't drink check out this link here for substitutes. See bottom of page for wine.

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And of course, I have to share with you a couple more pics of Nash. Potty training is going well but it takes a lot of work & patience. I have quickly found that this new member of the family is worth the work! 

See you tomorrow for Not So Fat Fridays. I am excited about the dish I am posting.

We're Having a Baby!!!!!

of the furry kind! What were you thinking?

Meet Nash, our 9 week old English Bulldog.



Tucker, our Lhasa Apso, finally has a little guy around the house to keep him company during the day!

Potty training a puppy is the perfect job for Mommy while she isn't working. But she could really do without the flying poop all over the cage act, mkay?! Please, two times in 12 hours is a bit much!

Love You Already Nash!!!!!

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