Wow.......I could pretty much sum up this trip by saying just that.....WOW! This picture is the view we had from the porch of our cabin in, can I say "Beautiful but BoonDocks", Piney Creek, North Carolina. The cabin itself, its views and the surrounding areas were just amazing. We all had a wonderful time. We arrived on Thursday night, and were pleasantly surprised when we walked in the cabin. Even the kids said, "The drive was soooo worth it!" It was. We settled in and got dinner ready, and sat outside on the porch for dinner. So pleasant. Alot of our time was spent hanging out, playing games, eating, watching movies, playing cards, roasting s'mores, and sleeping in! Just Great. Friday was a rainy day, a good thing, because James Avery got a 12 hour stomach bug, beginning at 2 a.m., so we stayed in all day, and played games and watched movies. We did go into town later that afternoon and played in a park. Saturday we discovered Grayson Highlands State Park, one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.....and there were wild ponies. Leave it to Wesley to hug one and get kicked. He's got a big bruise on his leg. Still, that is something those kids will never forget. Later that day we went into Boone, such a beautiful town, and then on Sunday we did the Virginia Creeper Trail. This is a must do for everyone's list......you have made a list, haven't you? Put this one on it. 4-5 hours of mostly downhill bike trails (converted from old railroads) that run past rivers, streams, farms and beautiful countryside. Such great together time, and so incredibly beautiful. After the 5 hour drive, we arrived home on Sunday at about 11:30, and yes, had to get up for school the next day. So, I truly am still recovering.........did want to share a dinner idea, though. Tonight I fed my family for about $8.00. I bought a packet of 4 leg quarters for a little over $2.00, got a head of broccoli for $2.00, a pan of Marshall's biscuits for about $2.00, and already had some potatoes. I rinsed the chicken, squeezed a lemon all over it, drizzled it with EVOO on both sides, and put salt, pepper, and fresh garlic on both sides. I then convect roasted it at 325 for 45 minutes, then flipped the chicken over (to sit in the drippings) and covered it with foil to rest. I then cut up the broccoli, tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roasted it at 400 f0r about 15 minutes.......while the biscuits were in with it. I mashed the potatoes with butter, milk, salt and sour cream, then added a little flour and water to the chicken drippings for grazy, and WALA......dinner was done, delicious, very filling and no more than $8.00. For a family of 6, that's a bargain......I would love to hear any of your "bargain meals". More pics from the trip later..........I posted alot of them on Facebook. JTuesday, October 21, 2008
FALL BREAK 2008
Wow.......I could pretty much sum up this trip by saying just that.....WOW! This picture is the view we had from the porch of our cabin in, can I say "Beautiful but BoonDocks", Piney Creek, North Carolina. The cabin itself, its views and the surrounding areas were just amazing. We all had a wonderful time. We arrived on Thursday night, and were pleasantly surprised when we walked in the cabin. Even the kids said, "The drive was soooo worth it!" It was. We settled in and got dinner ready, and sat outside on the porch for dinner. So pleasant. Alot of our time was spent hanging out, playing games, eating, watching movies, playing cards, roasting s'mores, and sleeping in! Just Great. Friday was a rainy day, a good thing, because James Avery got a 12 hour stomach bug, beginning at 2 a.m., so we stayed in all day, and played games and watched movies. We did go into town later that afternoon and played in a park. Saturday we discovered Grayson Highlands State Park, one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.....and there were wild ponies. Leave it to Wesley to hug one and get kicked. He's got a big bruise on his leg. Still, that is something those kids will never forget. Later that day we went into Boone, such a beautiful town, and then on Sunday we did the Virginia Creeper Trail. This is a must do for everyone's list......you have made a list, haven't you? Put this one on it. 4-5 hours of mostly downhill bike trails (converted from old railroads) that run past rivers, streams, farms and beautiful countryside. Such great together time, and so incredibly beautiful. After the 5 hour drive, we arrived home on Sunday at about 11:30, and yes, had to get up for school the next day. So, I truly am still recovering.........did want to share a dinner idea, though. Tonight I fed my family for about $8.00. I bought a packet of 4 leg quarters for a little over $2.00, got a head of broccoli for $2.00, a pan of Marshall's biscuits for about $2.00, and already had some potatoes. I rinsed the chicken, squeezed a lemon all over it, drizzled it with EVOO on both sides, and put salt, pepper, and fresh garlic on both sides. I then convect roasted it at 325 for 45 minutes, then flipped the chicken over (to sit in the drippings) and covered it with foil to rest. I then cut up the broccoli, tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roasted it at 400 f0r about 15 minutes.......while the biscuits were in with it. I mashed the potatoes with butter, milk, salt and sour cream, then added a little flour and water to the chicken drippings for grazy, and WALA......dinner was done, delicious, very filling and no more than $8.00. For a family of 6, that's a bargain......I would love to hear any of your "bargain meals". More pics from the trip later..........I posted alot of them on Facebook. J
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Guess I'm kinda getting into this cooking thing. I haven't made any of your recipes yet, although I did think alot about them when I was at the fair with Joseph Monday night. We passed by the kettle corn (oh yes, caramel, too!) and I passed right by knowing I could come home and try out your recipe.
Well, had a GREAT casserole tonight that is in that budget meal category so thought I'd share. It's called Pork Chop Casserole. We had pork chops Monday night and I purposely made extra so I could make this casserole with the left overs. Here it is . . .
Pork Chop Casserole
4 Pork Chops
4 c. sliced otatoes
1 can cream of celery soup
1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. dried chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. pepper (Joseph thought this was too "spicey" for his tongue so you may want to use a little less - I will next time)
Grated American Cheese (I used grated mild cheddar cheese)
Brown pork chops on both sides. Place potatoes in 2 quart baking dish. Mix remaining ingredients, except cheese; pour over potatoes. Place pork chops over potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
I found this one in my Bellsouth cookbook on pg. 377. I know you have one Jenn. It was submitted by Deborah Martin, Jackson South Council.
It was yummy and I got a thumbs up to make it again, only with less pepper next time. Don and I loved it "spicey."
Loved the pictures but did miss the story you always send along with them. I hope when you're rested up you will share more deets about your adventures.
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