MM: Slow Cooker Link Up

Today at theRHOK.com, Mrs. Priss wants some new crock pot or "slow cooker" recipes. So head over and link up, and find some new stuff to make. I might make a goal to use my crock pot every night one week! Heh. Also, I might need to buy a new one. This May it will turn 15 years old, like my marriage. Is that a long life for one??  (The crock pot, not the marriage. Ha!)


So here you go:

POTATO SOUP
Ingredients


6-8 pounds potatoes cubed (I leave the peel on, as it is nutritous. But clean well, obviously)
1 small onion, chopped (or, a cup of the frozen diced ones that I buy bc I HATE chopping onions. I cry the ugly cry. It isn't pretty)
2 tablespoons butter (you know, or more. If you want)
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons dried parsley
6 cups water
2 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour


Directions


Place the potatoes, onion, butter, chicken bouillon cubes, parsley and water into a slow cooker. Set on low and let cook for 6 to 8 hours.
At least half an hour before serving, stir together the milk and flour until no lumps remain, and mix into the soup. Cook for 30 minutes or until the soup is thickened.


Also, add in a 1/2 cup of or so of sour cream. Top with shredded cheese and fresh bacon bits to serve!

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Oscar Answers & Kudos!

http://www.triviaplaying.com/111-Oscars.htm
The Oscars - Fun Oscar Trivia

Which not-so-dizzy blonde won an Oscar for Cactus Flower?
A: Goldie Hawn.

Who did Loretta Lynn choose to play her in Coal Miner's Daughter?
A: Sissy Spacek.

Titanic won 11 Oscars, but for how many was it nominated?
A: 14.

Who won a Best Supporting Actor awarded for Hannah And Her Sisters?
A: Michael Caine.

In which film did Cher win an Oscar playing Loretta Castorini?
A: Moonstruck.



In which decade of the 20th century were the Oscars born?
A:20s.

Whose 1989 Oscar for Glory was the first awarded to a black American for 50 years?
A: Denzel Washington.

For which film was Judi Dench nominated for her first Oscar?
A: Mrs. Brown.

What is the name of the daughter of Oscar winner Joel Gray who starred in Dirty Dancing?
A: Jennifer.

Which Stevie Wonder song won an Oscar for The Woman in Red?
A: I Just Called To Say I Love You.

Who was up for an Oscar as Sally Field's daughter in Steel Magnolias?
A: Julia Roberts.

Following his True Grit Oscar, what did John Wayne's fellow actors and his horse wear while filming a new movie?
A: Eye patches.

Which actress was the second in history to win an Oscar (for Roman Holiday) and a Tony (for Ondine) in the same year?
A: Audrey Hepburn.

Which French actor was Oscar-nominated for Cyrano de Bergerac?
A: Gerard Depardieu.

Which anniversary did the Oscars celebrate in 1998?
A: 70th.

Who won an Oscar for the music of Chariots of Fire?
A: Vangelus.

Which Fonda won an honorary award in 1980?
A: Henry.

For which film did Robert de Niro win his first Oscar?
A: The Godfather Part II.

Which 1996 multi-Oscar-winner was based on a Michael Ondaatje novel?
A: The English Patient.

Which was the first family to boast three generations of Oscar winners including middle-generation John?
A: Huston.

1987 was a successful year for Michael Douglas but which movie won him an Oscar?
A: Wall Street.

Which successful song from Top Gun was a hit for Berlin?
A: Take My Breath Away.

What was the nationality of Sophie in the Oscar-winning Sophie's Choice?
A: Polish.

Here are the 3 ladies that get huge kudos! They knew WAY more answers than I thought anyone would!

 jennykate77 said...

1. No clue
2. Sissy Spacek
3. I'm guessing 15 or so?
4. George Clooney? lol
5. Moonstruck??
6. 30s or 40s?
7. So, it's not Halle Berry. LOL Denzel Washington maybe
8. No clue
9. Jennifer Gray
10. I Just Called To Say I Love You?
11. Julia Roberts
12. gold?
13. Audrey Hepburn?
14. ??
15. 60?
16. ??
17. Jane Fonda
18. Godfather?
19. ??
20. Barrymores
21. ??
22. Danger Zone
23. Spanish

4:36 PM

 kickedtothemoon said...

1. Marisa Tomei
2. Sissy Spacek
3. 15 (wild guess)
4. No idea (Following the rules and being a good girl by not cheating)
5. Moonstruck
6. hmmm...1940s (?)
7. D. Washington
8. No idea
9. Jennifer!
10. I just called to say I Love You
11. Julia Roberts
12. vest (?)
13. Hepburn, A.

14. Forget the French!
15. 62nd (?)
16. No idea
17. Henry Fonda
18. The Godfather (part 2 i think)
19. The English Patient
20. Don't know
21. wall street
22. Take my breath away
23. Polish

5:50 PM

 6 Happy Hearts said...

1. Marilyn Monroe
2. Sissy Spacek
3. I'm guessing 24
4. Steve Martin
5. Moonstruck
6. 20's
7. That guy in the crime movies
8. Queen Something
9. Jennifer Gray
10. Love is Blind
11. Julia Roberts
12. Eye Patch
13. Audrey Hepburn
14. Phillipe Something
15. 70
16. The piano guy
17. Robert Fonda
18. Running Bull
19. Titanic
20.
21. Wallstreet
22. You Take my Breath Away
23. Romania
Fun quiz! I did a short post for tomorrow on the Oscars. Your post was much more entertaining!

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Oscar Trivia! Special Kudos Prize to the Winner!

No surprise I love Oscar season. I will have a post all about movies up tomorrow over at Buy-Her.com. Then next week, I will have one up at the RHOK.com all about the Oscar fashion. But today it's Oscar trivia day here at the Southern Family. Here are the rules:

1. NO CHEATING. I will know, too. I will. Don't be a cheater.
2. Answer in comments.


20 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OSCARS


1.Which not-so-dizzy blonde won an Oscar for Cactus Flower?




2. Who did Loretta Lynn choose to play her in Coal Miner's Daughter?


3.Titanic won 11 Oscars, but for how many was it nominated?



4.Who won a Best Supporting Actor awarded for Hannah And Her Sisters?



5.In which film did Cher win an Oscar playing Loretta Castorini?



6.In which decade of the 20th century were the Oscars born?



7.Whose 1989 Oscar for Glory was the first awarded to a black American for 50 years?



8.For which film was Judi Dench nominated for her first Oscar?



9.What is the name of the daughter of Oscar winner Joel Gray who starred in Dirty Dancing?



10.Which Stevie Wonder song won an Oscar for The Woman in Red?



11.Who was up for an Oscar as Sally Field's daughter in Steel Magnolias?



12.Following his True Grit Oscar, what did John Wayne's fellow actors and his horse wear while filming a new movie?



13.Which actress was the second in history to win an Oscar (for Roman Holiday) and a Tony (for Ondine) in the same year?



14.Which French actor was Oscar-nominated for Cyrano de Bergerac?



15.Which anniversary did the Oscars celebrate in 1998?



16.Who won an Oscar for the music of Chariots of Fire?


17.Which Fonda won an honorary award in 1980?



18.For which film did Robert de Niro win his first Oscar?



19.Which 1996 multi-Oscar-winner was based on a Michael Ondaatje novel?



20.Which was the first family to boast three generations of Oscar winners including middle-generation John?



21.1987 was a successful year for Michael Douglas but which movie won him an Oscar?



22.Which successful song from Top Gun was a hit for Berlin?



23.What was the nationality of Sophie in the Oscar-winning Sophie's Choice?

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Okie Road Trip

Today it's Mcklinky Monday at theRHOK.com and it's about trips on a tankful.  So I pulled out an oldie, because I already wrote about it, and, well, I'm lazy why be redundant.
Go on over and link up!


Today we went on a road trip- me, the kids, the dog and my mom (aka, GiGi). The kids had SO much fun- they are already asking to go again. We went to Spavinaw State Park and Little Blue State Park- both over by Grand Lake. Both the creeks have clear water -and the water at Little Blue is also super cold (great for an almost triple digit day!). Both these places are great day trips- and we had a picnic lunch and the dog even somewhat enjoyed himself too. I took a ton of photos- more than are bloggable and you can view them BY CLICKING HERE.

This shot above was taken using my green filter. There are several shots like this in the album, and a few with the blue filter, too. (If you are wondering how or why they look like this.)

Waterfall at Little Blue State Park.

Why is it so hard to get 2 children to look nice in the same picture?

Don't Make Me Come Up There

Here is my entry for wearethatfamily.com and her fabulous giveaway to celebrate her new book! Kristin is one of my fave bloggy peeps, even though we've never met in real life or anything ;-) You're suppose to send your best don't make me come up there face. ( Also the book name by the way )

And....voila! Whaddya think?

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First Lasts

Here I am again typing things I never thought I'd write. This month for me is a horrendous flood of horribleness. I am admittedly doing a really bad job at holding it together, too. If you know me, then you should just understand why I am what I am right now.

You see, this is the month of  first lasts.

Last year....

On February 1st it was my mom's last birthday. The last one she was alive. The last thing I gave her were monogrammed pillow covers. The last birthday meal we had was at Tokyo Garden. She had teryaki chicken. I always thought that was so silly to order at a Japanese steakhouse.

February 8th was the last birthday my mom celebrated with my grandma. Grandma's birthday always 1 week later made it easy to remember.

February 9th was the last day my mom was in her house. The house my parents worked hard for to build for us. The house she decorated perfectly. I was in the house too, that day. I knew she didn't feel well. I should have done more to help her. I should have made her let me take her to the ER then.

February 10th was the last day my mom didn't know she had cancer.

February 14th was the last day my children saw my mother alive. 2010 Valentine cards are the last signed by her, as she had them all ready for them to mail, even though she felt bad. She always mailed them cards for every holiday no matter what.

February 15th was the last night my mom was coherent.

February 16th was the last day she breathed on her own.

February 22nd was the last time I felt hopeful she would be fine. She suffered full cardiac arrest that day.

February 24th was the last time I stayed all night with her in ICU. The last night I played George Straight for her and voice clips of the kids to her from my ipod.

February 25th, was her last breath. The last day that my normal ceased to exist totally and completely. The last time the 25th would just be my little sister's birthday. The last day as life as I knew it.

The beginning of first lasts.

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Perfect Pairings: A new one for me!

1 Corinthians 13:4–8a

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails ...

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Snowprah Wintfrey, aka Snowtorious B.I.G

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