First One in a While

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Sadly, this day means absolutely nothing to me... seeing as how I'm not Irish in the slightest bit. Green was also not included in my wardrobe choices today, but if someone pinches me.. I'm punching them.

Anyways, while everyone was out drinking and having a good time this weekend.. I was spending some time down at the beach house. Rentals are starting to get booked, so it's time we get a few last minute things done to the house before the season starts. (By the way, if you want to rent it.. you can click this link. ) 

Every house down in the OBX has it's own individual name that the owners come up with. For us, we didn't come up with the name... our fantastic Realtor came up with it. Our beach house is named "Rowland With The Tide".  (Our last name is Rowland) While we were picking up our sign, the guys told us about a fantastic little place within walking distance to get the best burger on the beach. After looking up their menu and everything, Dad and I decided to walk on down to Art's Place for lunch. Let me tell you... Freaking Amazingness. Literally. Those guys weren't lying.. It was the best burger I've had on that beach. I stuck with a regular burger and my Dad ventured out and got a Carolina Burger. A Carolina Burger is a regular hamburger patty with chili and coleslaw on top. My Dad isn't really one for burgers... but he said he would definitely come back and have another one there. Not only does Art's Place have an amazing lunch menu, they have a fantastic breakfast menu as well. My Mom and I tried it out the following morning, since again, it was in walking distance. I got eggs scrambled with cheese, bacon, and the home fries. It was absolutely amazing. So if you are ever down in the OBX, especially at our beach house, be sure to visit Art's Place for some fabulous food.. I promise you, you won't be disappointed.

Now for a little photo dump... Enjoy!!

Dad letting Otis ride in his lap on the way to OBX.

My view.. from my bed. That's the Ocean.

Duck Donuts.

The new sign for the house.

New sign up on the house!

Jonas loves the sun deck. 

Otis making sure all the work is getting done.

Pretty sure there's no better way to spend my Saturdays.

Art's Place... AMAZING.

Go Surf Brahhhhh. 

Regular Burger.

Carolina Burger.

Funny sign.

Pot Roast

Happy Hump Day!

and happy Flyers hockey day!!!!

My brain isn't really working properly today, seeing as how I'm feeling a bit under the weather. Let's hope it's just sinuses. I hate being sick so tonight will consist of my bed, medicine, and watching hockey. I'm incredibly excited to watch my Flyers play tonight, even if I have to stream it online. I would love to think up an awesome post for you guys today, but the truth of the matter is... I'm not! 

However, I never did post the recipe for my pot roast the other day... so that's what you're getting today. I'll give you the recipe, then tell you about how mine turned out and what I would change about it!

What you need:

Crock Pot

Crock Pot Bags (I like less clean up, you don't have to use one!)

London Broil (Mine was about 2 lbs)

Potatoes (As many as you'd like)

Carrots ( I used baby carrots, less work!)

Package of onion soup mix

Package of brown gravy mix

Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup

Water

Directions:

1. Put meat in the crock pot.

2. Wash and cut up potatoes, then put in crock pot.

3. Add carrots.

4. Sprinkle brown gravy mix and dry onion soup mix. Spoon cream of mushroom over everything. Fill can up with water and dump in. Put lid on.

5. Cook on low all day.

This was my first time making one, so of course I will be tweaking some things next time. Instead of using a london broil, you can use rump roast or pork roast. My mom always uses london broil, that's why I chose that. My pot roast turned out really good but a little bit dry, to correct that, I won't be adding the brown gravy mix. I think that's the only thing I'm really going to change. Instead I'll use the liquid from the pot roast and heat that with the gravy when I'm ready to eat. That way made it won't be as dry. It was still very delicious and I had left overs for days!  Try it out and let me know how you tweaked it, and how it turned out!

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Just a few more hours and I'm home free for the weekend! I know my weekend will be filled with lots of kickball and Maroon 5!  Oh, and homework..... The life of a college kid, not digging it! I'm going to quit babbling though, cause I know you aren't here to hear me ramble. I promised you a recipe post, and a recipe is what you shall get!!! I made this last night, and just had some for left overs! Yummy. :) 

I found the recipe on pinterest a long time ago and have made it plenty of times since. I tweaked the recipe a bit to my likings (especially on the chili powder) but you can find the original recipe I found here.

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Here's what you need: 

1 can black beans

1 can corn, undrained

1 can Rotel, undrained

1 package ranch dressing mix

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder (the recipe calls for more, but I can't do spicy stuff)

1 tsp onion powder

1 8 oz package cream cheese

2 chicken breasts

Crock Pot Bag (Makes clean up simple!)

Directions: 

Place your chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot. Drain and rinse your black beans. Pour the black beans, rotel, and corn over the chicken. Next, add your ranch package and your seasonings. After all that, I like to stir it up so everything mixes together. Lastly put the cream cheese on top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. When it's done cooking, be sure to stir in the cream cheese and shred up the chicken with forks.  I always like to serve mine over rice, but you can do what ever you want. 

Ingredients!

All stirred up and ready to cook!

Finished product! Forgot to take one before I ate it. Sorry!

Now that I'm back in school, I'm getting into using my crock pot again. The last thing I want to do after a day at work and class, is come home and cook. My crock pot and I are best friends now. If you have any good crock pot recipes, PLEASE share them with me!! I'd love to try some new ones!

Hanging out with my Grandma for her birthday yesterday!

...Until Next Time...