January 31, 2012
* please forgive me for not giving exact measurements*
Cashew Chicken( feeds large family) ~ chicken, cut up in bite size pieces, breaded and fried/or cheat-popcorn chicken, frozen ~ brown rice ~ green onion, sliced ~ cashews sauce: ~ oyster sauce ~ soy sauce ~ 32 oz box chicken broth, natural-reduced sodium ~ 3 heaping tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with in a cup of water ~ 3 tablespoons sugar
1. Fry chicken, or cheat and buy frozen popcorn chicken 2. Start brown rice in pot, add a splash of soy sauce 3. As the rice is cooking make the sauce. 4. In meduim pot, add broth, 1/2 bottle of oyster sauce, a few splashes of soy sauce, sugar, then the cornstarch. 5. Cook on medium, stirring so it will not stick to the bottom. It will thicken. Add a few of the sliced green onions.
To serve: 1. Scoop rice in middle of plate. 2. Put pieces of chicken on rice. For the little guys I like to break the pieces apart. It seems to go further. 3. Pour sauce over chicken. 4. Top with cashew pieces and sliced green onions.
You will definitely enjoy this meal!!
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week
January 27, 2012
This is how it is posted on my fridge: B= breakfast L= lunch D= dinner/supper S= snack/dessertSunday- 29B~ pancakes L~ soup D~ Cashew Chicken and brown rice* Recipe will be posted Tuesday S~chocolate layer cake, veggie plate, fruits Monday- 30B~ eggs, toast L~ leftover cashew chicken D~ homemade chicken noodle soup S~ fruits, veggies Tuesday- 31 B~ oatmeal, fruit L~ turkey sandwiches, fruits, carrots D~ Spaghetti, salad, bread S~ fruits, veggies Wednesday- 1B~ pancakes or eggs L~ LO spaghetti sandwiches... Continue reading...
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Weekly Menu Plan
November 28, 2011
We have a tradition to do activities everyday after Thanksgiving that lead up to Christmas. I try to make everything we do about the real reason for the season~ JESUS! here is this years updated list. I will do special posts to elaborate on the games, how we play, the rules, and recipes that I use.I Hope you enjoy!!Merry Christmas! 25 Days till Christmas Countdown Activities 2011 Thursday~1. Make and hang snowflakes in the kids rooms. Read book about the Tiny Snowflake(How God made us all diffe... Continue reading...
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Family Fun
September 23, 2011
Sunday:B~ cerealL~ sausagesD~ Honey Glazed Chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, carrots, saladMonday:B~ bacon, eggs, toastL~ subs, fruits, salad D~ Creamy Chicken, brown rice, green beans, saladTuesday:B~ oatmeal/malt-o-meal L~ egg salad, fruitsD~ Mexican Chicken RingWednesday:B~ pancakesL~ tuna & crackers, frutisD~ Loaded Baked Potato SoupThursday:B~ yogurt & fruit parfaitL~ LO Potato Soup, SaladD~ Mushroom Burgers, egg noodles, green beans, saladFriday:B~ CerealL~ pizzaD~ pizza Saturday:B~ Cereal/P... Continue reading...
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Weekly Menu Plan
August 26, 2011
S(28):B~ french toast, sausage L~ hot dogsD~beans, ham, cornbread, saladM(29): B~ eggs, toast L~ sandwiches D~ pork loin , mashed potatoes, green beans, salad
T(30): B~ oatmeal L~ Quesadillas, salsa D~ Spaghetti, salad, bread
W(31): B~ pancakes L~ salad with tuna D~ Chicken Mole with tortillas (salsa, sour cream, lettuce)~ Freezer Meal!
T(1): B~ Muffins L~ sandwiches D~ Creamed Corn & Tuna Spirals (clean eating meal!) F(2): B~ chunky monkey/banana splitL~ pizza D~ chicken chimichangas w/ salsa, sour cream, let... Continue reading...
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Weekly Menu Plan
August 19, 2011
Sunday(21): B~ banana-chocolate chip panckaesL~ sandwiches, fruitsD~ pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, saladMonday(22):B~ eggs, toast, teaL~ salad with tunaD~ Salmon with strawberry-kiwi salsa, couscous, saladTuesday(23):B~ oatmeal/ malt-o-mealL~ honey mustard salmon(made from left over salmon),carrots, mandarin orangesD~ Shrimp Etouffee, saladWednesday(24):B~ pancakesL~ sandwiches, fruits, vegsD~ black bean chili, cornbread
Thursday(25): B~ banana bread/ muffins L~ left over chili D~ chick... Continue reading...
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Weekly Menu Plan
August 13, 2011
Sunday (14): B~ eggs, bacon, toastL~ Nachos, southwestern Couscous saladD~ Pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, saladMonday(15):B~ eggs, toast, hot teaL~ turkey sandwiches, applesauce, carrotsD~ Pasta with meat sauce, saladTuesday(16):B~ Baked Oatmeal(recipe to come)L~ left over pasta, saladD~ Chocolate Chicken Mole with tortillas, saladWednesday(17):B~ Breakfast cookies with milkL~ leftover chicken and tortillasD~ grilled cheese, chips, fruits, saladThursday(18):B~ Applesauce oatmeal muff... Continue reading...
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Weekly Menu Plan
August 13, 2011
cupcake:1 1/2 C strawberries, chopped small 1 1/2 C sucanat (or white sugar)6 TBSP milk3/4 C vegetable oil3 tsp pure vanilla 6 egg whites, room temp!2 1/4 C flour~ I use bread flour1 1/2 tsp baking powderFrosting: 6 oz cream cheese, room temp ONLY!3 TBSP honey3 packets stevia(or sugar)3/4 C nonfat, plain Greek yogurt *MUST be Greek!zest from a whole lemon1. Preheat oven 350 degrees, rack in center. Line muffin pan with baking cups and spray with cooking spray.2. Finely chop strawberries, put in ... Continue reading...
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week
August 8, 2011
Sorry i haven't added any info to my website. I've been a little busy. I've been planning and preparing for school. It's back to school week!Sunday(7): B~ chocolate chip pancakes, eggs, baconL~ sandwiches D~ back to school cookout-sausages, hotdogs, beans, marshmallows Monday(8):B~ chocolate chip pancakes, eggsL~ Subway(surprise lunch for first day of school!!)D~ BBQ Chicken, beans, baked potatoes, salad* Tuesday(9):B~ oatmeal, malt-o-meal, toast w/apple butter, berriesL~ left over BBQ chicken sa... Continue reading...
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Weekly Menu Plan
July 30, 2011
Sunday(31):B~ pancakes, fruits, baconL~ sausages, mac & cheeseD~ Pinto beans & rice, cornbread, saladMonday(1):B~ eggs, toast & applebutter, hot teaL~ bean burritos, sour cream & guacamole, saladD~ frito pie, saladTuesday(2):B~ oatmeal, bananas, hard boiled eggsL~ baked potatoes topped with leftover chili pie mix, or southwest chicken salad w/cilantro-lime dressingD~ ravioli, bread, saladWednesday(3):B~ pancakes, fruitL~ chicken salad, fruit saladD~ garlic chicken w/ angel hair pasta with asp... Continue reading...
Posted by Holly Nelson. Posted In : Weekly Menu Plan
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About Me
"Let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a quiet and gentle sprirt, which is precious in the sight of God."
1 Peter 3:4 -
"An excellent wife,who can find? Her worth is far above jewels." Proverbs 31:10 ~~
I am a stay-at-home-mom(SAHM) married to the love of my life, Jeff Nelson. We have six wonderful boys. Ryan(13), Seth(11), Ian(8), Noah(5), Luke(4), and Jack (born April 2010). We live in Tennessee on 4 acres. I grew up the first few years of my life on a dairy farm in Missouri and loved country living. I was saved at a young age by the grace of God and shed blood of Jesus during that time of simple country living. That part of my life is very dear to me. God taught me many things as a baby Christian that I can still think about today. Then we moved to Memphis when I was in the 5th grade. I learned to love the city life, too. It was a completely different way of life. My whole family still lives in Missouri, still does a little farming and simple country living. When Jeff, the kids, and I moved from the city to the country, I incorporated my city life with my country background. My mom laughs at me when I cut my grass on my John Deere tractor while drinking my Starbucks Mocha and wearing my fancy sunglasses. And when I am shampooing my carpet in my high-heeled black boots. I just love those boots! But I would love to share about how I got to be the way I am today, The Victoriously Organized Woman! I used to work as a supervisor at bank for years. I had to dress up everyday. After the birth of our second child we decide I should be a SAHM. One of the best decision I've ever made. But I made a bad decision, too. I hardly ever dressed up anymore. I hardly ever wore make-up. After about a year I looked in the mirror and said, "OH MY! Jeff has to come home to this!?!" He is so wonderful he said he liked me that way, "natural". Well , I realized that I didn't. It made me feel bad about myself. I felt disorganized, tired and stressed and a little "rough" looking. I felt I just couldn't get it all done. At this time I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease. I wasn't able to do certains things. Like mop the floor of my completely hardwood floor home that I was obsessed about keeping clean. The doctor told me I couldn't have salt, caffeine, or stress! "What?! Are you kidding!?" So , then I decided to change my routine,thought pattern, and cooking. I began to get up early, shower and dress, put on make up. Always being ready to leave whenever I needed to. I established routines that helped me eliminate extra cleaning and stresses. I was able to make more time for myself and make more time for my family. And the family had more time for each other. I made more time for God and others. This made me feel better about myself. I am so happy about how this changed my life I want to share it with everyone.
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