Hey all, it's been a while since I've last written. It's been a few months actually, and there are some things that I should be catching everyone up on. For the most part, things have been going the way that I would like them to go. Richard and I are doing well, my job is excellent! Even better than the last time I wrote actually. We're in our apartment for a year now, we're getting our stride here now. It's been a wonderful six months since we've moved here, and we're loving our place more and more.
One of the best things that's been about my job is that I have been promoted. I'm no longer a library aide, which is kind of side. I did love seeing all the books and playing in the shelves and shelves of books. I am now a public computer specialist along with Susan. I going to be paid more now, and I'll be working with computers and the technology in my library. I also have to dress business casual as well. I no longer get to wear jeans all the time, but I get to dress better now.
Also with my new job, I will have three days off a week, in a row, and I have decided to not be so lazy in the cooking department. I have made it one of my New Year's Resolutions (as of right now), to start getting more recipes and making more homemade food. If I have three days a week off, I need to start making more food, homemade food, and just trying recipes to decide what it is that I like.
Starting off with this week then, I have found a taco soup recipe that I think is to die for. Richard actually helped me modify it to our tastes as well, and we love this dish. It's definitely one that we'll be using more often at least. So, here it is:
One of the best things that's been about my job is that I have been promoted. I'm no longer a library aide, which is kind of side. I did love seeing all the books and playing in the shelves and shelves of books. I am now a public computer specialist along with Susan. I going to be paid more now, and I'll be working with computers and the technology in my library. I also have to dress business casual as well. I no longer get to wear jeans all the time, but I get to dress better now.
Also with my new job, I will have three days off a week, in a row, and I have decided to not be so lazy in the cooking department. I have made it one of my New Year's Resolutions (as of right now), to start getting more recipes and making more homemade food. If I have three days a week off, I need to start making more food, homemade food, and just trying recipes to decide what it is that I like.
Starting off with this week then, I have found a taco soup recipe that I think is to die for. Richard actually helped me modify it to our tastes as well, and we love this dish. It's definitely one that we'll be using more often at least. So, here it is:
Quick, Easy, and Delicious Taco Soup
1/2 to 1 pound of hamburger
Onion powder
28 oz. tomato sauce
15 oz. can corn (undrained)
1 small can of kidney/black beans
1 envelope of taco seasoning (hot/original)
Season and brown hamburger with onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, and lemon pepper. Once the hamburger has been browned, add the corn and let cook for a few minutes. In a separate pot, combine the tomato sauce, beans, and a little more onion powder. Then add the hamburger and the corn to the pot as well. Then add the taco seasoning envelope, and let the soup come to a boil.
Once the soup has come to a boil, reduce heat, let simmer for a few more minutes to let the flavors meld and then enjoy!
I love this soup, Richard loves this soup, and if you add some corn tortillas you've baked in the oven, and it is DELICIOUS!
I hope that you enjoy this soup, and if not, you go out there and find your own new recipe to try. You never know, you might find your new favorite recipe.
Talk to you later,
Ashley :)
