Hot Toddy Recipe for Colds and Sore Throat

Just when I thought I was totally over being sick?

It's back!!!!

ARGHHHH!

I am so over it.

I truly believe Brad and I have been passing this back and forth to each other.

This time it's in my chest and I'm coughing like no tomorrow.

I finally bit the bullet and went to Urgent Care today and got a Z-pack but of course, it's not instant.

I drank Thera-Flu when I got home but when I laid down to sleep the coughing started and wouldn't stop.

Brad got hung up at work so I called my Mom and she suggested the old fashioned 'hot toddy' for a remedy.

For the record:

I.HATE.WHISKEY.AND.BOURBON

But, was willing to try anything.

I googled a recipe and found Dr. Pat's Hot Toddy Cold Remedy.

We happened to have a mini bottle of Beam in the house leftover from football season.

I combined it with honey, lemon and water.

Popped in the microwave for a minute.

 Garnished it with a lemon slice when out.

 Wah-la.

Just read that this concoction is 206-calories.

Really?

 For the record, it wasn't terrible but far from good because I despise whiskey.

But, it seems to be helping.

My throat feels better and my cough has settled down.

(by the way - I had just got in from walking the dog in 30-degree weather which is why I have a hat on inside)

We'll see where it goes from here!

I have to get better over this long holiday weekend because I travel back to California for work next week.

What are your 'get well' remedies?

I need all the advice I can get!

Sucky Friday the 13th for me!

Sunday Cooking

I'm a weirdo. I haven't gotten into a routine of planning out my meals for the week like I had planned but instead I have a different approach.

On Saturday Brad and I hit up the Farmer's Market and I pick up all sorts of in season produce to ensure we get our five for five.

Then -- we hit up Sam's and the grocery picking up staples and meat, etc.

From there? I sort of make up stuff. A meat, a salad, a veggie maybe a carb.

Tonight I knew that I had produce in the fridge that I needed to cook or it was going to go bad. Soo...I went to google and typed in chicken, mushroom(I had fresh ones that needed to be cooked ASAP), and broccoli casserole.

Yes, I can hear many of you now saying, "ICK casserole". Well, Brad LOVES them and so do I.
Back to my google adventure.
Here's what I found. Click here.

Good stuff kids and I have a found a new blog. Try it yourself.

Tons to tell you all about the weekend but I'll post pictures and give you the low down tomorrow. Get ready. It is good stuff.
Sunday Funday. Hope you all had a great weekend. MUAH!

Wanna Go For A Ride? And a GREAT Recipe!

We spent last Friday night in Richmond, VA before heading east to the wedding on Saturday. We stayed with Brad's cousin Wade and his girlfriend Sara and their cute dogs! When we got there they had dinner made for us and made us feel right at home.

They're the best and the cutest couple!

Before dinner we sat outside and enjoyed cocktails and food when all of a sudden I looked up and Wade had put the poochies in his truck!

He said they love hanging out in there. Check it out! How funny is this?? Looks like they're ready to roll! LOL!

Schotzy and Jimmy. They were happy sitting in there for about 30 minutes while we hung out in the yard.

Anytime I go to Virginia I pick up a bottle of Williamsburg Winery's Governors White. Good stuff - so I brought a bottle for us to enjoy with dinner. If you ever get a chance try a bottle of any wine from The Williamsburg Winery. You won't be disappointed.

And.. the best part of the night?? This F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S dip that Sara made! Serve with Frito Scoops! She found it in a church cookbook. We both agree that some of the best recipes are found in those old church cookbooks.

Here's the recipe. Compliments of Sara! Perfect for a party!

2 cans black-eyed peas (wash and drain)

2 can shoe-peg corn (drain)

1 green pepper chopped

1 or 2 cans Ro-tel Lime and Cilantro mexican fiesta (Sara uses 1 if she have fresh tomatoes to add, 2 if she doesn't)

1 bottle Kraft Greek Vinaigrette

3 small tomatoes (Sara adds these in the summer and then just 1 can of rotel)chopped green onions. Combine and serve with fritos. Its even better the next day!

That's it for today kids!! CIAO!!