Catch the Moment, Week 18 & 19

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Each day in 2014, I am taking a photo. There is no telling what the photo will be or where the “inspiration” will come from. All photos are taken either with my Nikon D5100 or the iPhone (for those times on the go). Come back each Friday for a complete compilation of the past seven days and link to join / view others as part of the 365 projects!

Vacation, traveling, back to work, busy, busy, busy! Here’s the last two weeks!

This week:

Day 121/365: May 1, 2014
Just up the road from my parents house, oh the view never gets old! Peaceful and quiet!

Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, VermontDay 122/365: May 2, 2014
Happy surprise 30th birthday Kasey! Life long friends meet up once again and a new little one on the way! So excited! One of my favorite things when I go home! Love these ladies (just missing Miss Desiree). 
Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Friends, BirthdayDay 123/365: May 3, 2014
“You and Me Going Fishing In The Dark” … Fishing at Lake Carmi with my brother and sister-in-law. So quiet and relaxing, so quiet in fact, we could hear people talk across the lake. I’m sure they could hear us too, laughing hystically. Well, my sister-in-law and I anyway. Pretty sure we drove my brother crazy. Oh yea – we caught three fish!

Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Vermont, Fishing, FireDay 124/365: May 4, 2014 & Day 125/365: May 5, 2014

I did take photos on these days however they are all of my nieces. Although I love them so and would love to show them off to everyone, I don’t feel comfortable posting their photos on my blog. Moving on…

Day 126/365: May 6, 2014
Then came the day when I had to leave my home state. The day I hate. Oh the tears. Always tears. Seriously, look at this view of Lake Champlain. Priceless. So incredibly proud to be able to call this place home! 

Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Lake Champlain, VermontDay 127/365: May 7, 2014
Went to a show in Fort Worth and I mean, can we not say this is the sweetest thing ever? I love it when people dance!
Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Dancing, Fort-Worth, TexasDay 128/365: May 8, 2014
My Mama made ma quilt. It’s gorgeous and speaks Vermont – Maple leaf themed. So talented that Mama of mine!

Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Quilt, SewingDay 129/365: May 9, 2014
Dreamy rodeo clown at the Stockyards Rodeo in Fort Worth!

Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Fort-Worth, Texas, Rodeo-ClownDay 130/365: May 10, 2014
I got to play softball! Two games. For having not played in a couple years, I think I did pretty well. Would love to play more often so if anyone needs a player… give me a holler!

Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, SoftballDay 131/365: May 11, 2014
Sometimes we need to remember to look up!

Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Clouds, TexasDay 132/365: May 12, 2014
Hockey playoffs are one of my favorite times! Mostly because I can actually see the Habs play while in Texas (unlike the rest of the season). Habs vs. Bruins! What a great series!
NHL, Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Richard, Montreal, Canadiens, HockeyDay 133/365: May 13, 2014
Big ole rain drops!
Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Rain, WeatherDay 134/365: May 14, 2014
Game 7 Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins. I’m not a Bruins fan by any means but this guy seriously cracked me up! Anyone else see his little dance (I’m not sure what else to call it) after he sang the national anthems?

Catch-The-Moment-365, Photography, Photo-A-Day, Bruins, NHL

Nurse Loves Farmer

 

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Compare Auto Insurance and Save For Your Next Adventure

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505 Southwestern Sauces, Salsas & A Recipe

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Disclaimer: I did receive free products for this post however all opinions are my own.

Recipe, Food, Mexican, Sauces, Salsas, Gluten-Free, All-Natural, #ShopMexican dishes have become one of my favorite meals. Attempting to make some of these dishes at home has become a new routine, including finding some great sauces!

I was recently introduced to a unique brand of salsa and sauces – 505 Southwestern. These sauces are new to the market and sold at local H-E-B grocery stores (keep a look out)! They range in flavor from mild, medium to hot to meet with every need. More importantly is what’s unique about the products:

EXTRA FRESH – Our chiles are picked, flame-roasted & fresh frozen during harvest.
ALL NATURAL – We use only natural ingredients to preserve the just-picked flavor.
GLUTEN FREE – We use a rice flour as a binder where necessary, not wheat.
ZERO TRANS FAT – Only natural vegetables, spices, herbs and fruits are used.
NEW MEXICO – All our chiles come from the Hatch Valley in New Mexico, the “CHILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!”

With five different options to choose from, you’re bound to find one that you’ll love and they come in great 16 ounce jars.

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505 Southwestern Roasted Green Chile (Medium), 505 Southwestern Green Chile Sauce (Medium & Hot), 505 Southwestern Enchilada Sauce (Red Chile Sauce), 505 Southwestern Honey Chipotle Green Chile Salsa (Medium).

Recipe: Easiest Enchilada’s

1. Coat bottom of pan with choice of 505 Southwestern Enchilada sauce.
2. Microwave tortillas for 15 seconds to soften.
3. Place 1/4 cup of cheese in a tortilla, fold over filling and place seam side down in pan.

Recipe, Food, Mexican, Sauces, Salsas, Gluten-Free, All-Natural, #Shop4. Once all tortillas are set in pan, lightly coat tortilla rolls with sauce. (Enough sauce in pan so the tortilla’s don’t dry out.)
5. Top with remaining cheese.
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Optional: Add shredded, cooked chicken for chicken style enchiladas.

Serve with tortilla chips and 505 Southwestern Honey Chipotle Green Chile Salsa!
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Cheesy Enchiladas
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2
The great thing about this recipe is that it can be catered to however many servings as needed.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cup Mexican Style cheese (1/4 cup per enchilada)
  • 4 Flour / Corn Tortillas
  • 505 Southwestern Enchilada Sauce
Instructions
  1. Coat bottom of pan with choice of 505 Southwestern Enchilada sauce.
  2. Microwave tortillas for 15 seconds to soften.
  3. Place 1/4 cup of cheese in a tortilla, fold over filling and place seam side down in pan.
  4. Once all tortillas are set in pan, lightly coat tortilla rolls with sauce. (Enough sauce in pan so the tortilla’s don’t dry out.)
  5. Top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes until cheese on top is slightly melted and browned.
  7. Optional: Add shredded, cooked chicken for chicken style enchiladas.

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