Andy's 2 cents

Yummy Enchiladas with Half the Calories

2010-02-11T12:10:00.000-07:00

We love this recipe and it make the best leftovers.

I never have exact measurements because I am always adding a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Sorry if your one of those people who has to have exact measurements

I will make this again and post pictures of the steps as soon as I can.

Ingredients:

Tortillas

Refried beans with the extra fiber

Rotisserie Chicken (shredded 2-3 cups)

2 Green Poblano Peppers

1 Can Chicken broth low sodium

1/2 lime juice (1-2 Tbs)

crushed garlic

Shredded cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350

Take your 2 Peppers and place them in a hot pan and blacken. When mostly black peel off skin and cut off stem and take out the seeds. Place in blender with 1 can chicken broth and 1/2 lime juice and garlic (we like a lot of garlic so we use 1-2 Tbs of crushed garlic). Blend well.

In a 9x13 pan pour 1/4 - 1/2 cup of blended peppers and spread so a thin layer covers the bottom. Place tortillas in bottom of pan (medium tortillas= 2, small tortillas 5-6). Spread refried beans on top of tortillas. Sprinkle shredded chicken over beans. Sprinkle cheese over chicken. Pour half of remaining pepper mix over beans chicken and cheese. Place more tortillas on top (medium tortillas= 2, small tortillas 5-6). Pour remaining pepper mix and sprinkle cheese on top.

Bake for 15-20 or until cheese is bubbly

Enjoy!

Pay it Forward

2009-03-31T16:24:00.002-06:00

I'm so excited to share this with everyone!

So rules are that you leave a comment and the first 3 get something that I made!

Then you repost this to your own blog and continue the chain.

Hurry up and comment!

Physically and Mentally fit!

2009-03-30T16:41:00.003-06:00

So my first advice!

I think that it is very important to be healthy both physically and mentally. I may not be the most in shape person but I for sure try! I try to involve myself in school community and family. At school I take an aerobics class. Its 1 hour twice a week. I then go to water aerobics with my husband at the local rec. center 4 nights a week. I also just started playing rugby for the University, which practices 3 times a week.

I try to find fun things that keep me active and in shape while I enjoy myself. I understand that not everyone like to play sports and you may not have a convenient place to go take a class. I then suggest Google! Try looking up things in your community to see if there are any free or cheap classes. Also get your best friend and find something active that you both enjoy doing (not everyone like to run, or bike . . . I know I don't). The most important thing is that you have fun! Staying in shape shouldn't feel like a chore.

Also it is important to keep your mind healthy. There are so many things you can do to keep your brain working. And again I suggest doing something with friends or even family members. I feel very luck to have my husbands family close by. We are always getting invited and inviting family over for some food and games. We also like to try to find games that don't involve the TV (although one of my favorite games is SceneIt Disney!) We play a lot of thinking games (I really like ones where you don't know you are thinking!). When your with friends and family you are having a good time and sharing lots of laughs (I know I do). Being happy keeps your brain happy.

If you want to keep your brain working but don't have family or friends nearby you can always read, take a class, make something etc. I love to make crafts during the day and I am always looking for and coming up with new ideas. Google again can help you find and/or think of something to keep you busy. When you sit at home watching TV and staring mindlessly at a computer screen your brain is turning to mush! Again do something you enjoy doing if you don't like it you will most likely get frustrated and give up (being angry is not good for your mental health).

Overall, it's important to enjoy life! Work might not always be a blast and money may be tight but that is no excuse for to having a good time.

If you want any help coming up with fun creative ideas on how to keep yourself physically and mentally fit let me know! I'll help you come up with something!

Comment on the blog if you need any advice on this subject or others, or if you have any questions!

I hate them all

2009-03-30T11:08:00.002-06:00

Ok so maybe hate is a strong word. I really dislike the thousands and millions of screaming girls who are obsessed with . . . everything!

First I will say I loved the Twilight books, except the last one I feel it was a cop out but oh well. And yes I love Edward!!! (in the books)

The movie was a good laugh. Most of the entertainment came from the very funny comment some of the girls and women where making during the movie. For example when CArlisle walking in for the first time the women in front of us said "Oh my! I didn't know they made them like that!" I was laughing so hard!

And Robert Pattinson was good but he will forever be Cedric to me. My devotion to Harry Potter is stronger.

Ok so back to my main point. How can you enjoy anything if you are screaming at the top of your lungs! You can't hear anything and you probably can't see anything because most of you close your eyes to scream! What is the point! You can love the movie and the books but do it a little quieter! Let the rest of us keep our hearing and our sanity!

(P.S. sorry if you read this twice because I posted it on my other blog as well.)

My New Blog Concept!

2009-03-29T12:43:00.000-06:00

I have decided to make my blog an advice blog! This blog will consist of my ideas and thoughts on anyones situation(s). Now I'm no professional but I have a lot of experience in Life and Love!

So lets get this started!

1. If you have any question please post it as a comment to the blog.

2. I will then respond to it in a timely manner to the question(s)

You can post about whatever you would like, Love, Life, Ideas on dates or even what to wear! Craft ideas I got you covered! Need decorating tips I can help.

Really if you have a question I can help you come up with the best answer.

I do want to make it clear that I am only human and there for not perfect!

Hope to hear from everyone soon!

Q'ed Up

2008-05-08T15:44:00.000-06:00

I have the best d8nite idea!!!! If you are going to be in San Roman CA on May 26th go to the Art & Wind Festival. Not only is it fun for you and the whole family but they also have live music, and Q’ed Up is performing. My dad Greg Edmunds is one of the group members and not to be bias or anything they are great! And they will be selling their Cd’s!
Q’ed Up is a group “who love to sing. We come together through our love for jazz, tight harmonies, and fun. While each of us brings unique talents — vocal versatility, choreography, arranging, organizing — it comes down to our love of singing.”
Go check them out at www.qedup.com. You can listen to sound clips, buy Cd’s, or read more about them.
So if you need a fun d8nite idea go see Q’ed Up at the Art & Wind Festival May 26th or go to www.d8nite.com for even more ideas