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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Almost Wendy's Chili

Actually I think mine is better... =)

I didn't make a meal plan yet this week, so I decided to attempt crock pot chili with what I had on hand, I've never done it before, so why not?


2 lbs ground beef (I don't know how much I really had, it was left over taco meat)
1 tsp taco seasoning ( I use ortega)
1tb onion flakes (I am not sure, I didn't measure, but accidentally poured some in with the spoon side open)
2 cups chicken broth
1 14.5oz can S&W diced tomatoes with green chilis
1 10oz can Ro*Tel diced tomatoes with green chilis
1 4oz can Ortega diced jalapenos
1 15oz can bush's light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 6oz cans Contadina tomato paste
1 4oz can Ortega fire roasted green chilis
1 15 oz can Ranch Style beans (Ranch Style is the brand I guess, I've never heard of them before I used them in my chili)
1 14.5oz can S&W premium chili beans
1 fresh green bell pepper diced
I simmered it for 4ish hours on low in the crock pot.
It turned out to be really tasty, I didn't add any extra salt, as I'm sure the sodium content is outta control....

Rick didn't like it, but I just learned that my darling husband doesn't really like chili at all...Which is fine to just find out, because other than last night, I've probably only ever made chili one other time in our 5+ years of marriage.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

His Forever

Jesus, friend of sinners
Loved me ’ere I knew Him
Drew me with His cords of love
Tightly bound me to Him
’Round my heart still closely twined
The ties that none can sever
For I am His and He is mine
Forever and forever
Jesus, friend of sinners
A crown of thorns You wore for me
Bruised for my transgressions
Pierced for my iniquities
The wrath of God that I deserved
Was poured out on the Innocent
He took my place, my soul to save
Now I am His forever
Jesus, friend of sinners
I love to tell the story
Redeeming love has been my theme
And will be when in glory
Not death nor life nor anything
Can ever separate me
O love that will not let me go
Yes, I am His forever
Who couldn't be moved by a song like this? I can't even sing it during worship, just close my eyes and listen because it moves me that much. It's so amazing to know that God loves us that much. I can only hope that Rick and I are successful at teaching our children the powerful and steadfast love of Jesus.
Romans 8...read it ;)