The Sweetest thing!

I feel very lucky to have very complimentary family. My husband compliments me even when I don't deserve it and Asher has always been my little sweetie. However the sweetest thing that was ever told to me was by my little angel Addie. I guess you will have to know one thing before I tell what she told me. That one thing is that despite my best efforts she LOVES T.V. I believe it is an addiction because I love TV too where as my husband and son can care less for TV. Even though Addie and I love T.V. we don't spend hours in front of it a day. Just a movie or cartoon each day but no more than 2 hours and many days none at all. That being said, last night I was snuggling her in her bed trying to get her to fall asleep when she turned to me squeezing me tight and said, "You are the best mommy. I love you even if you are mad at me. I even will love you if I never get to watch T.V. ever again."

It was the sweetest thing I have ever heard. I am not quite sure why she chose those examples of adoration for me for I have not been mad at her nor taken away her t.v. but if she will love me even if I do I know that must be a lot.

MOM!!! I need MORE hot chocolate

My kids were introduced to hot chocolate this past winter. I was happy to share it with them being that hot chocolate is one of my favorite things to drink late at night and if they drink it all there is less of a chance of it going to my thighs. Well I always just buy whatever cheap hot cocoa is on sale at the store but my husband thought it was time for me to broaden my hot chocolate horizon and insisted that hot chocolate from the gas station is the best out there. He brought some home for the kids and I and it was thick to say the least. The kids of course loved it and kept screaming that they needed more hot chocolate. I just thought it was too cute to pass up a photo op. with them and their chocolate mustache. P.S. In case you are wondering I have no clue how Asher got it on his head.

Best Cornbread Ever!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while but my lovely children broke my camera lens and I was waiting to get a new one. I got it yesterday so I couldn't wait to test out my new lens. I chose my cheesy pepper cornbread as my subject and decided to share it with whomever reads my blog.

Ingredients: 2 tbsps unsalted butter, 4 tbsp veg. oil in all, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions(red or yellow you choose.),1/2 cup seeded and chopped fresh poblano peppers, 1/2 cup seeded and chopped fresh Anaheim pepper,1/2 cup seeded and chopped fresh green or red jalapeno pepper,3/4 cup corn flour, 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp baking powder, 1 large egg, 1 1/2 cup milk, 5 tbsp unsalted butter(melted and cooled to room temp., 1 cup cheddar cheese grated, 1 cup monterey jack cheese grated in all.

seasonings( combine all seasoning in a small bowl)2 1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/4 tsp new mexico chile pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground dried chipotle chile peppers, 3/4 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp garlic powder

In a 12 in skillet on high heat combine the butter with 2 tbsp of the oil. As soon as the butter melts add onions, all peppers and 1tbsp plus 2 tsp of seasonings. Stir well, then cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies begin to brown, remove from heat and set aside.

preheat oven to 350

while veggies are cooling make the batter. Combine corn flour, all purpose flour sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and remaining seasoning mix in a large bowl. add milk, egg, melted butter, 1/2 cup cheddar and monterey cheesees and vegetable mix till combined.

Pour 2 tbsp of oit in 12in. cast iron skillet and roll around so oil covers the bottom. When the oil begins to smoke Pour your batter into the hot pan and take off the heat. Sprinkle the top with remaining cheese.

Bake till done about 30 min.