Homemade Tortilla Chips

(...served with melted cheese of course)!! Last night we stopped by Tony's parents house to pick up a few things. His dad was sitting in the recliner eating some nachos. I had a good feeling that Tony was going to request this snack upon returning home - and he did! But, we didn't have any chips. So, what's a girl to do??

Mix up a batch of her tried and true flour tortillas, bake until crispy, and top with sharp cheddar cheese!! Seriously, it took all of thirty minutes and they were soooo good! The best nachos I've ever tasted. I think Tony's dad would have been jealous. ;) Now we're anxious to have these again topped with from.the.garden tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. Mmmmmm!

Our Weekend

We had the great honor of attending and partaking in the wedding of Chris & Stephanie. It was a beautiful, God-honoring event. Tony was one of the groomsmen (the best looking one, I must say!). Friday was the rehearsal dinner. It was fun seeing unexpected faces and catching up with dear friends!!! We were at the church for most of the day on Saturday. And at 3pm, the bride walked down the aisle to be joined with her groom. Pastor Todd gave an awesome exhortation that only strengthened my love for Tony!! And he announced them husband & wife. Those sweet words!

After a quick rest and snack at home, Tony & I freshened up and had a magical date night!! We had sooo much fun together. Dinner, good smelling perfume, movie, buttery popcorn, waffle house. Pure fun! We read this quote by Noel Piper, "I know some couples who think and feel so much alike that they can work together, minister together, live together, and raise children together with hardly any conflict." I'm so grateful to God that we're one of those couples.

Sunday afternoon we went over to my parents house to celebrate Joey's birthday!! We enjoyed lasagna, salad, and bread for dinner, a walk down the dirt road, a partial game of electronic monopoly, and very tasty made.by.mom strawberry cake. :)

Pretty Cupcakes

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Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Tonight we had roasted acorn squash with a side salad and these very tasty cheese biscuits. I was instructed to not lose this recipe, so I decided to put it on the blog for safe keeping. Plus I have the joy of sharing it with you, my dear readers. I followed the recipe almost exactly, with one minor change - more cheese. May these bring many smiles around your dinner table... and your breakfast table, too. These make great egg biscuits - Tony tested&approved. This recipe makes six good-sized biscuits. :)

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1 1/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 Tbsp cold butter

2/3 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
   Stir in cheddar cheese until it is evenly coated with the flour mixture.
2. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or 2 knives until coarse crumbs form.
   (I grated the butter into the bowl and just mixed with my hands).
3. Using a fork, stir milk into flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
   Do not over mix or overwork dough.
4. Drop dough in heaping tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto an ungreased baking sheet.
   Bake until biscuits are firm to the touch, about 10 minutes.

Washing dishes

... just got better! Thanks to our new Electrolux dishwasher. Tony and his dad were able to get it installed yesterday and I did the first official load of dishes this morning. It is sooo quiet! And pretty! :)

My (fuzzy) reflection first thing this morning.

P.S. Stay tuned for a post about our busy-in-a-fun-way weekend!!