Crock Pot Ribs with the Works

Crock Pot Ribs with the Works

I actually saw this posted on Facebook the other day and thought I would try it out... I am not the world's best outdoor griller... I have to admit... but ribs in the summer (or any time really... ) are great. I like the idea of throwing everything in the crock, plugging it in, and 6 hours later chowing down on a good meal. Crock pots make for easy clean-up, too.
I placed ribs in the bottom of the crock. I had to cut them up a little to fit flat in the bottom. I then seasoned with Worchestershire, BBQ sauce, black pepper, cumin, chipotle mustard rub, and fresh onion.

I then placed foil over the meat. I rubbed light oil on the potatoes, wrapped in foil and placed on top along with the wrapped corn. Set the crock on high for 2 hours and then low for 4 hours. 

Pretty yummy.
I will admit this does not taste like they have been grilled... but it made for an easy way to throw together a fabulous meal.
Have a happy summer !~!~!

Simple Summer Indoor Grilling

Simple Summer Supper / Mexican Salad

Indoor Grilling

I like to cook... but sometimes in the summer I just get lazy. I confess, I am not the world's greatest outdoor griller. I seem to always get the meat cooked too tuff .... we eat it (we joke about throwing it over the back fence...) ... well,  it's just not that grand.
The other day I had a craving for a big, healthy salad ~~! So, I dragged out the George Foreman that I bought at a thrift shop years back for $10. If you ever see a George Foreman at a garage sale or a thrift shop ....  GRAB IT !!! They are nifty little things to have handy!

I threw on some chicken breasts (still frozen) and seasoned them with
black pepper, Chips n Salsa seasoning, and cumin. I LOVE cumin. It gives meat a smoky flavor. U can drizzle the meat with a little olive oil or light oil (such as canola) while grilling as well.
I then tossed up lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avacado, onion, and added banana peppers for "pop"...

A great, light dressing for summer salads (it's been my fav for years) is
1 tablespoon of canola oil and 1 teaspoon of celery salt. Drizzle over salad.
Mmmm. Light and tasty ~! Hope you are enjoying your summer !!!

Stenciling With Lace

                           Stenciling with Lace

            Flower containers for the front porch and for Herb garden ~!~!

I have some old things in my garage that I just didn't have the heart to throw away... but not until recently decided to actually do something with them.

I found this old mailbox hanging on the wall behind our dryer and thought to myself... " wonder if that would make a cute flower container?"... hmmm. I have had a galvanized tub for years that has just sat there collecting dust. I have no room for it inside the house, so I dragged it out and began stenciling. (Hubby drilled some holes in the bottom of the tub for me.)


I decided to try something I have never done before... I found some lace that was needing use in my sewing closet and taped it to the mailbox and tub... sprayed away with Krylon paint... and peeled off the lace. I then took some greenery out of my husand's "Father's Day" arrangement and taped it to the lid of the tub.... WaLahhhh.





I think they turned out very cute and look GR8 on the front porch ~!~!~!

I really like trying things that I have never done before ~!~!

Happy DIYing!

Pretty Little Herb Garden ~!~!~!