Connie's Corner

2012-11-13T14:30:00.000-08:00

HI, I hope everyone is having a great Tuesday. Just think this time last week we were all running around to vote( haha),that was like a big joke, but now it is over and if your guy won great, if he didn't then I guess we better all pray that this country moves forward the next 4 years, but really friends we need to pray really hard for our country, keep praying for our Leaders, stop looking back and think of the future that's the way we can all move forward ,survive and Love your family and friends even people we run into on the street ,everyone needs a kind word and maybe if your kind they will be kind to someone else that day .
Love all of you Connie Gonzales

2012-11-13T14:19:00.001-08:00

Connie Gonzales..............

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(MERRY CHRISTMAS IS THE SEASON AND JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON)
enough said :)

2012-11-12T14:34:00.001-08:00

Well today is my Husband 4th chemo treatment:( ,he is doing pretty well with . My sister is starting chemo in December she has Pancreatic cancer :(Please pray for them they are both awesome people ,God is good and he will heal them .They are the sort of people you would want for your best friend and they are mine .

2012-11-12T13:00:00.001-08:00

Good morning ,hope everyone had a great week end ,mine was pretty good ,trying to make final arrangements for my puppies for Thanksgiving,We will be gone for 3 days to our Daughters house in Arizona and my other Daughter will be there to ,can't wait for all the great food .I am taking home made noodles and smoking a couple of hams ,.My oldest is making all the desert's cherry pie,pumpkin pie, pecan pie, petzel salad ...and stuffing balls , home made rolls yum! The one that is living in Safford Arizona will be making Turkey ,mashed potatoes,green bean casserole and I don't know what else. It all sounds very good .Can't wait to start eating :)

2012-11-10T15:14:00.002-08:00

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2012-11-10T14:12:00.001-08:00

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My Favorite Blog

2012-11-10T13:43:00.000-08:00

My Daughter makes some really nice Christmas cards ,not the same old cards you see at the store. When giving these to family and friends you are giving them a very special card picked out just for them. not just a run of a meal card for just anybody a very special card picked out just for them .I really enjoy them I think you would to and the Family or friends you give them to , http://tralynsmith.blogspot.com/

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I am a Type 2 Diabetic

2012-11-10T10:02:00.002-08:00

I will be posting recipes for Diabetics also ,My husband and I are both Diabetics ,we have been for many years .My husband was in the hospital in 2005 there we learned about counting carbs instead of sugars, it is so easy this way .If you have not done this I will tell you how .Carb counting for Diabetics ....every 15 carb grams is 1 full carb ,My husband weights around 260 he gets 4 total carbs per meal ,I weight around 150 I get 3 total carbs per meal we both get 3 ..2 carb snacks per day and that is all there is to it . ..http://www.diabetesnet.com/food-diabetes/carb-counting/how-many-carbs-do-you-need....http://www.diabetesnet.com/food-diabetes/carb-counting/how-count-carbohydrates
Here are a few links that can help you :)

Low carb chili

2012-11-10T08:30:00.002-08:00

Low Carb Chili

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Serving: Makes 9
- Total Fat 3.8 g

2 lbs extra lean ground beef (5% fat)
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp ground cumin
1 medium onions, chopped
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 medium garlic cloves, mashed
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp ground allspice
6 oz tomato paste
3 bay leaves
4 oz canned mushroom slices, drained (or fresh, cooked)
3/4 chopped green bell peppers
2 tsp salt (optional)
4 cups cold water

Directions

In large stockpot, brown meat, drain fat.
Add water, cinnamon, cumin, onions, Worcestershire sauce, cloves, salt (if desired), chili powder, pepper, allspice, tomato paste, bay leaves, mushrooms, and green peppers. Bring to a boil.
Reduce to simmer. Cook 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Additional Information

This is excellent topped with shredded cheese or sour cream!

2012-11-09T16:24:00.001-08:00

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Thanksgiving!!

2012-11-09T16:08:00.002-08:00

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Artisan Bread Stuffing with Apples and Sausage

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
2 medium tart red apples, cored and chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Parsley Flakes
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Rosemary, Crushed
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves
6 cups cubed day-old artisan bread (1 1/2 to 2 inch cubes)
1 1/2 cups Kitchen Basics® Original Chicken Stock
1 cup apple cider

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned. Stir in apples, cranberries, parsley, rosemary and thyme.

2. Place bread cubes in large bowl. Add vegetable mixture, stock and apple cider; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover with foil.

3. Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake additional 20 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.

We are starting a new phase in our lives :)

2012-11-09T14:51:00.000-08:00

My husband and I have started a new drink ,it is beyond organic wheat grass ,we have taken it for 2 days so far ,I will be telling you how it is helping us ,it is good for cancer and turn back the aging process ,so I am all for it .So far I have noticed our energy levels have gone up so time will tell :)I'll keep you posted !

Connie's corner new Blogger

2012-11-09T13:55:00.000-08:00

Hi, Everyone I am starting a new blog ,I hope you enjoy the things I share with you .I am a Type 2 Diabetic.
I am like allot of you a Daughter, Wife,Mother,Grandmother and Great grandmother,I am retired and have a wonderful husband .I live In Southwest New Mexico and attend church ,I will be sharing good news and happy thoughts,recipes and things I love ,Check with me often and find out new things .Enjoy