#15 - Plan a Hintermeyer cousin outing

Saturday, December 24, 2011

 Last night the Hintermeyer cousins were invited over for an evening of homemade pizza and games.  11 out of 14 were able to come.  That’s pretty impressive when we live in five different states/countries with several spread out to various colleges.  

Everyone enjoyed creating their own pizza - with the toppings they had asked me to pick up.  It took a while to get all the pizza baked, but everyone was patient.  We even had a dessert pizza!  Overall, I’d say it was quite tasty and everyone enjoyed it.

Then the games started.  We played typical Hintermeyer games like “the candy bar game” which is really hilarious, and quite mean really!  We also enjoyed a round of telephone pictionary, another one I don’t know the name of because everyone has a different name for it (the one where you put names in a bowl and then you have to describe it, then with only 2 words, then act it out).  We also played 4 on a couch.  

The game no one was expecting though was the White Elephant game.  Sarah and I went around the house and found all kinds of random things to put in the game.  We found some junk (the Cat in the Hat hat turned into someone’s treasure...or it was just junk - like the CD case we tossed in), some nice things (like a scarf or pretty Christmas ornaments), and a couple random things we picked up at the store (a confetti gun or fat straws!?!), and the bonus prize of a Subway gift card.  It was great fun, and almost dangerous as people fought over the gifts!

As people prepared to leave it was decided to plan next years event...so on December 21, 2012 the Hintermeyer cousins will once again meet for food and games...without the parents!


#41 - Make 5 new main dish recipes

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

 Last night I finally met this goal.  Really, I could have counted it a couple months ago - but some of the recipes I counted as my “one month of crockpot cooking” goal.  I decided not to re-use recipes, so I needed a couple extras.  What all did I make?  Here’s the list...
  1. Sweet ‘n Sour Meatballs (April 4) - I have no recollection of what recipe I used, but I remember them tasting good!  I’m pretty sure this was a crockpot meal though, so it doesn’t count.
  2. Zucchini Garden Chowder (April 9) - Loved it.  I made this one because I had a friend who needed to eat blended foods after her surgery.  The recipe didn’t call for being blended, but I did for her portion!  It was good blended or chunky.  I’d make that one again...but I forgot about it when all of my zucchini was in season and I had an abundance! (Small picture above with cheddar garlic biscuits.)
  3. Southwest Chicken (April 11) - This is a recipe my roommate and I created/adapted based off another one we liked.  This one actually didn’t count because it was made in the crockpot.
  4. Beef Stroganoff Casserole (April 25) - I think this was my other crockpot creation on the list.  I seem to recall it being a little soggy.  
  5. Asparagus Leek Chowder (May 5) - Another one I tried to help out my friend with her “blended” food diet.  I loved it.  I’d make it again.
  6. Fennel and Tomato Pasta (August 21) - Can you tell I moved and transitioned in the middle?  Nothing for a couple months!  This one came from our CSA and it was great.  I was a little apprehensive because I wasn’t sure I would like fennel since it is slightly black licorice flavored and I dislike that taste.  However, it was great.  We’ve made it more than once.
  7. Stuffed Squash with Quinoa Pilaf and Kale (September 24) - This one came out of my Mom’s “super foods” cookbook.  I loved it.  The squash really needed a few more minutes - because it was a little crunchy, but it still tasted good.  I’d do it again.
  8. Stuffed Pumpkin (November 21) - A friend from church gave us some pumpkins and this recipe.  It was delicious.  I’m excited to eat the leftovers for supper tonight.  (This is the main picture above.) It had wild rice, craisins, sausage, and stuffing in the middle.  Great.
I love trying new recipes.  I’ll have to keep trying new things.  In fact, I’m testing out a new bread recipe tonight.  Can’t wait!




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