Juicy Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:
1⁄2 cups olive oil
1⁄3 cup soy sauce
1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1-2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp dry mustard
Black pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 1-lb. pork tenderloin

Directions:
Combine all marinade ingredients and reserve 2-3 Tbsp. Place the pork tenderloin and marinade in a Ziploc bag and let marinate for at least 3-4 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a hot skillet over medium-high heat, sear each side of tenderloin for 2-3 minutes. Place in the oven and cook for 30-40 minutes or until the meat has reached 160 degrees. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

Pan Sauce:
Pan scrapings from pork tenderloin
1/2 cup of chicken broth
2-3 tbsp of pork marinade (thoroughly mixed)
1-2 tsp butter

Meanwhile, place the skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Add the chicken broth and scrape up all the browned pieces from the bottom of the pan. Add the marinade and let it boil down for 2-3 minutes. Add the butter and remove from heat stirring until butter has melted. Pour over the pork tenderloin.

This is the best recipe I have found for pork tenderloin! So juicy!
I found this recipe on Pinterest,the original came from Chef Mommy

Updated 2012 Goal List

It's that time again...I have updated the 2012 Goal List!
I had 40 things on my Goal List last year, however we did take 2 of them off the list(see below)
So down to 38, I achieved 25 of these, so 66%...I am OK with that  :-)

Some of the goals that were not achieved will be carried over to 2013 list, that I am currently working on.


House:

• Basement Clean/Organized- This happened in 2011, however, my Father-In-Law gave Big Daddy about 2 truck loads of Nascar items so they are taking up his side of the basement. My side got bombarded with toys and other "crap" after Christmas! This will be done soon b/c I can not get to my stockpile, and that my friends is VERY frustrating! It is not clean now because we have Christmas stuff pulled here and there and yonder but it WAS clean and will be back in shape in a few weeks!

• Garden- I have been talking about this for a few years now but I really want to buckle down and do this! When I was younger we had a huge garden every year and I hated working in it...but loved the food! We live on a hill and its very rocky so we may have to do some raised beds. Papaw helped me and we had a garden! It was my first so it was not much to see but we had LOTS of tomatoes,zucchini, and squash!

• Clean Windows- Obviously I don't do this enough for it to make the big goal list HA HA Have done this a number of times this year! ha ha  ;-)

Finances:

• Maintain $1,000.00 Emergency Fund-This isn't savings, this is the "Oh crap I need new tires,washer,glasses,etc... money."  DONE 

• Add to "Family $"DONE

• Pay down 50% of our debt- We do not have any credit cards, but we do have a few things here and there that we need to work on. DONE, Then added some when Big Daddy had to get a vehicle last month...still counts  ;-)

Marriage:

• Date Night once a month...at least. Movies,Dinner,etc...

Really wish Big Daddy and I could buckle down and commit to this but, never really seems to happen...a couple times here and there...

• SHOW Hubby I love him more often- After 10 years together he knows I love him but I need to make more of an effort to show him I do, and to let him know how much I appreciate him working so hard, so I can stay home with Brother!  Worked hard on this, and Big Daddy says he could tell  :-D

• 1 weekend Getaway

Canceled at last minute..will try again in 2013!


Family:

• Family Vacation  We did go on a Family Vacation this year, although I never did get a post up about it  :-/   We went to Chattanooga,TN(about 2 hours from our house) this is where our daughter wanted to go this year! We went to the Aquarium,Rock City,Look Out Mountain, Children's Museum,Zoo,and the Train Museum! It was an awesome trip and we all had a great time!

• Take kids to the park and play/Picnics

I really wanted to try to make an effort on this...I am going to try again in 2013!

• Sissy 2nd Swimming Lesson  She actually took 2 swimming lessons last year!

• Sissy Bowling She had her 7th Birthday Party at the Bowling Alley

• Visit the Titanic Museum

Never got around to this so it will also be moved to 2013 as this is something we really want to do!

• Family Pictures My oldest brother got a new camera and he took pictures for us!

• Brother potty trained Ssuccessfully potty trained(thanks to YaYa for getting the ball rolling) he is fully potty trained..HOWEVER, in the last 2 weeks he has started peeing his pants to #1 Get attention  #2 When he is mad!  ARGHH!

• 2 weeks no processed foods

This did not happen in 2012 but it is something that I really want to do, so I am in the process of talking Big Daddy in to it! It really needs to be something we do as a family and when Sissy isn't in school!

• Craft Projects We did many little projects through out the year!

• Spend focused time with each kid every day doing what they want to do I tryed my best on this, whether it be just playing cars with Brother or reading a book with Sissy...

• More crafty with Sissy's Bento/Including notes We did really well with this, would like to do more in 2013 though!

• Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze

Big Daddy and I discussed this and decided it was a waste of money...the kids have fun but it is way over priced so maybe this is an every other year activity...

• Christmas 2012- Buy through out the year I did VERY good with this! 60%(or more) of the kids Christmas came from Garage/Yard Sales and Thrift Stores!

• Shadracks Light Show We went and everyone loved it!!

• Opryland Christmas

Last year they had like a festival of sorts, this year they didn't, so it fell off the list!

Personal:

• Sleep Schedule- I have to get more sleep so I can have productive days!! Big Daddy and I finally came up with a schedule that works for us! YAY!

• Start my day by getting dressed- Seems simple enough right? But no, there are many days where Brother and I do not get dressed until it is time to go get Sissy from school.  Brother and I TRY to be dressed before 10am...  ;-)

• Make a "To Do" list every day- At east 5 things...Laundry,Change Beds,Blinds,etc... This helps out so much in my day-to-day life. 

• Exercise/Lose Weight- Hope I can still do this with a bum knee :-(

This one is getting carried over to 2013...  :-/

• Read 12 books- Want more but at least 12!

I did read 10!

• Contact with Friends more- Need to put more effort into this as well! The "friends" may have changed but I have put a lot of effort in this!

• Girls Night- Hopefully a couple!!

NONE

• Cut TV/Computer time in half  I have cut it in half...

• 5 Pinterest projects Definitely got this one! From recipes to kids crafts we got this one in the bag! Check out the tab to the right "Pinterest Hits"

• Be positive/No yelling- I yell...a lot...I come by it honest but still need to tone it down...

I YELL A LOT...

• 2010/2011 photos printed and put in books

Didn't happen :-(

• Blog More/Make Blog schedule

Didn't happen

• Get Blog Button

Didn't happen

• Make at least 3 recipes from the Ball Canning Cookbook- Strawberry Jam(with YaYa), Salsa, and Can Tomatoes

Didn't happen

• Take more Pictures of my kids while they are kids.... Lots and Lots and Lots of pictures  :-)

• Have more Fun/Laugh more/Smile more- These things are very important!  Oh ya, I got that one!

Thanks for reading my goals! If you are not big into resolutions but have things you want to happen in 2013, make a goal list for the year, keep yourself accountable.

Menu 12-30-12/1-6-13

A little randomness before the menu...

I'm still here  :-)  

We had a great Christmas! Still trying to get everything back together and clean up.

Hope everyone had a great Holiday season!

We got a dusting of snow this morning.

Trying to finish my 2012 goal list and make my 2013 goal list.

Need to make grocery list and go shopping....

Monday:
Muffins with Fresh Fruit
Beef and Cabbage Soup
Pork Tenderloin with Taters, and Brussels

Tuesday:
Yogurt with Banana
Quesadillas with Veggies
Grilled Chicken,Roasted Veggies and Salad

Wednesday:
Breakfast Burritos with Fruit
*Daddy's Choice*
Taco Salad with Corn

Thursday:
Cereal with Fruit
Salad
Shepherds Pie with Peas

Friday:
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Vegetable Soup
Shrimp Fajita Lettuce Wraps

Saturday:
*Daddy's Choice*
*Daddy's Choice*
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Sunday:
Giant Breakfast Cookies
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Greek Spice Cake

Greek Spice Cake

1Tbsp Shortening
2 Tbsp + 2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 tap baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup pecan chips
Confectioners' sugar

Grease 10-in. fluted tube pan with shortening; lightly coat with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, buttermilk, eggs and extracts until well blended. Combine the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda; gradually beat into the sugar mixture until blended. Stir in pecans.

Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Oh-My-Goodness!! This cake is going to be a Christmas tradition in our house!! The almond flavor really makes this cake! Yum Yum Yum!

I found this recipe at TasteofHome.com

Menu 12-17/12-23-12

Monday:
Veggie Soup with Cornbread

Tuesday:
Egg White and Veggie Omelet
L.O.
Pot Roast with Mashed Taters

Wednesday:
Jelly Biscuits with Eggs and Fresh Fruit
*Daddys Choice*
Baked Spaghetti with Green Beans and Toast

Thursday:
Muffins with Fresh Fruit
Sandwiches
Crock pot Sausage,Potatoes, and Sauerkraut

Friday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
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Saturday:
*Daddys Choice*
*Daddys Choice*
 Tacos with all fixings

Sunday:
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Beef and Sausage Meatloaf with Taters and Peas

Tuna Melt

This is what Brother and I had for lunch today, and I have to say it was an awesome rainy gloomy day lunch! Of course I found this on Pinterest! :-)

It is super easy to make, here is what you will need;

1 can tuna(in water), drained
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 tsp mayo
1 tsp red wine vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 slices cheese(I used Colby Jack)
2 slices Whole Wheat Bread
2 slices tomato
Oil Spray

Directions:

Combine tuna, celery, carrots, onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper.

Heat a large skillet over low heat. Spray skillet with oil, and place two slices of bread in the pan.
Top bread with cheese, then tuna salad and tomato. Cook on low heat until cheese melts and bread gets toasty.

Yum, Yum, Yum  will definitely be making this again!

* I got the original recipe for this from SkinnyTaste.com

Menu 11-26/12-2-12

"It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." inside the tree is up, outside the lights are up, and Blog is finally decorated too!! :-) 

Here is what we are having this week:

Monday:
Cereal with Fruit
Bentos
PW's Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans and Toast

Tuesday:
HB Eggs, Turkey Bacon, and Toast
L.O.
Vegetable Soup

Wednesday:
*Daddy's Choice*
*Daddy's Choice*
HM Pizza with Tossed Salad

Thursday:
Cereal with Fruit
Beef and Bean Taco Salad
Loose Meat Sandwich with Corn

Friday:
Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit
Sandwiches with Raw Veggies
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Saturday:
Scrambled Eggs,Bacon, and Biscuits
*Daddy's Choice*
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Sunday:
Giant Breakfast Cookies
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Pinto Beans,Cornbread,Sauerkraut and wienies, Taters, Cucumbers,Tomatoes and Onions

French Bread Pizza

 

This is a great quick night meal idea! Add some tossed salad and you have a meal! :-)

French Bread
Pizza Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Pepperoni

Pizza toppings of your choice

First take the bread loaf and cut it in half in the middle, then cut in half long ways.

Add the sauce,toppings, and cheese and bake at 400 until cheese is brown and bubbly.
NOTE: if you like crunchy pizza toast the bread a little before you add the sauce, if you like chewy pizza don't :-)

Yum Yum!

Shopping 11-4-12

Another great shopping trip on Sunday! :-)
This is from the second week of the Kroger sale.

Cheerios: $3.59
 Used FREE Kroger Coupon
FREE

Kettle Chips: On Mega $1.99each
 Used $1/2 Kroger coupon
Paid $1.49 each

Jello Pudding: On Mega $1.49

Kroger 12pk Razors: $2.49
 Used FREE Kroger Coupon
FREE

24pk Kroger Water: $2.50
 Used FREE Kroger Coupon
FREE

Hefty Trash Bags: On Mega $6.97
 Used $1.25 Kroger Coupon
Paid $5.72

All Laundry Detergent: On Mega $2.99
 Used $1 Kroger Coupon
Paid $1.99

10 Swanson Chicken Broth: On Mega .49cents each

4 Land O' Lakes Butter: On Mega $1.99 each

Kroger Large Dozen Eggs: $1.59
 Used FREE Kroger Coupon
FREE

4 Candles: On Mega .25cents (FILLERS)

12 Green Giant Peas: On Mega .49cents each

12 Green Giant Green Beans:.49cents each

5 Manwich: On Mega .57cents each

2 Gerber Cereal Bars: On Mega $2 each

5 Annie's Mac and Cheese: On Mega .69cents each

Salad Mix: $3

Brussels: $2.99

2 Crystal Lite: On Mega $2.19
 Used 1 FREE Kroger Coupon
1 FREE, other $2.19

Cheese: $4.19

Tomatoes:$2.99

Avocados: $1.76

Used 20% off order: $13.59
Used $1 Kroger Produce Coupon

Paid:$56.51
Tax:$5.38
SAVED: $88.16(63%)

Menu 11-5/11-11-12

Fun October...On to November... Brothers birthday is coming up, Thanksgiving(Family,Turkey,Parade) Swimming Lessons, Basketball, Christmas Prep...
Mmm, So VERY thankful that I can stay at home  :-)

Monday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
Sandwiches with Raw Veggies
Tuna Casserole with Peas

Tuesday:
Pigs N' Blanket with Scrambled Eggs
Quesadillas with Raw Veggies
Baked Chicken with Broccoli and Brussels, Avocado and Tomatoes

Wednesday:
Muffins with Fresh Fruit
*Daddy's Choice*
French Bread Pizzas with Salad

Thursday:
Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit
Beef and Bean Taco Salad
Chicken Spaghetti with Green Beans and Toast

Friday:
HB Eggs,Turkey Bacon and Toast
Sandwiches with Fresh Fruit
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Saturday:
French Toast with Scrambled Eggs
*Daddy's Choice*
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Sunday:
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Goulash with Green Beans and Toast