Here Comes the Sun

I had to stop during my morning walk and take these pictures to share with you.

To warm you up...

I know it's starting to get chilly for many of you so I wanted to share a WONDERFUL Chili recipe that Mr. Beachy and I enjoyed just this week. This is based on a Publix (a southern grocery store chain) recipe and I've made some changes. It's super easy, tastes delicious, and is very economical.

Ingredients:

1 onion (chopped)
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (14.5-ounce) can Rotel (whatever kind you like, I used hot) (undrained)
2 small cans diced green chiles (undrained)
1 (16-ounce) can chili beans in mild sauce (undrained)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained)
1 jalepeno (chopped)
1 can of beer (any kind)

Preheat large saucepan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place beef, chili powder, pepper, and onion in pan. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until meat is brown and no pink remains. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors.

Serve with shredded cheese, crackers, and sour cream for toppings. You can also make a nice cornbread and salad to go along with this chili.

We interrupt your morning to bring you...

A mid-morning eye vacation!

I'm Just Beachy as Paula Deen!

Here I am as Paula Deen! What do you think? (And forgive the lighting/poor photo quality...)



I ended up winning a Most Creative Costume!

Happy Halloween Y'all!

Y'all are too good!

Don't tell anyone but yes, I am going as the beautiful, lovable Miss Paula Deen! I have a great wig and will also be wearing a pretty green damask apron and pearls of course! I'm also planning on bringing a treat from one of Paula's recipes for my co-workers. Mr Beachy may or may not be going as Michael (Paula's husband) or a stick of butter! I can't wait!






Sending you love and best dishes from my kitchen to yours!