Cheesy Turkey Pillows

These aren't an all-the-time dinner, but they're easy and delicious. If you don't eat meat, I bet you could put some beans in 'em or something instead of turkey. Maybe I'll post a pic later if I can get up the energy to make some (still kinda sickly).


Ingredients:

• 1 can crescent rolls (or other dough, home-made if you're feeling sassy)
• 1 package turkey (any size will work, you won't use it all)
• 2 slices of your favorite cheese (or similar amount of grated)
• Optional: sliced onion (raw or cooked), broccoli (cooked), sauce or other accoutrement 

Directions:

• Preheat oven to required temperature
• Unroll crescent roll dough into 4 rectangle-shaped pieces --2 triangles each
• Smush the diagonal line between the triangles to make one continuous rectangle
• Fill bottom half of the rectangle with 1/2 slice of cheese, a few thin layers of shredded turkey, and any other ingredients you wish.
• Smush the top half of the rectangle over the bottom and pinch the pillow closed
• Repeat for remaining dough (should total 4 pillows)
• Bake for approximately 5 minutes longer than the stated estimate, as the toppings tend to delay adequate browning
• Nom. 

I would totally play the washboard if I had a pair of those sweet monster gloves.

I don't think I would have believed you if you told my 15-year-old self that in 10 years, my Saturday nights would involve sewing scarves and listening to bluegrass. Maybe if I were sewing skulls on the scarves and on some strange Gonzo-billy spirit journey... of course, who's to say that's NOT what I'm doing? XD

Point is, it's pretty alright with me. Things aren't so frantic anymore, so tense and unpredictable. I'm still surprised every day, but it isn't Shock and Awe. I know that life brings enough of that on its own, and I don't have to go invitin' it. Better to just anticipate it, build my house from brick and learn to sew.

I think my silly old angst was only ever a hormonal, contrarian reaction to childhood and adulthood alike. Around 6th grade, all my friends started talking about how they couldn't wait to be grown-ups, while adulthood just seemed like a long slog through work, parenthood, financial responsibility and chores. I guess I'm not qualified to comment on the accuracy of those assumptions since I don't exactly belong in the majority of those categories, but I certainly don't view them with the same dread that I used to. A lot has changed, but  change has become a reliable constant.

If I had any advice to give someone in that in-between time right now, my recommendation would be two-fold:

1) Learn how to dance
2) Never forget how to laugh at yourself (this especially comes in handy while working on #1)

A good starting point (and an explanation of the title of this blog):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kYW6yFoCBI

Things I'm loving right now:

• Pearl snaps on flannel shirts
• The Ben Miller Band
• Louie getting renewed
• Keebler naturally flavored lemon cookies
• Blankets
• Catsnuggles
• Clean laundry (thanks mom[s])
• This recipe for "Pop Up Pancakes" which was ridiculously easy and ended up like strawberry-banana funnel cake. Nomnomnom. 

Looking for notes, comments, questions and suggestions!

So, this is my resume. Copy/paste screwed up the formatting, so the weird blurriness is due to a screencap/jpg workaround. So no, that's not your vision, it's actually pretty messed up. XD

And yes, I do change the content based on the job I'm applying for; this is the general employment/clerical position template I usually start from.

Scarves on Thars

As promised, the scarf:

It's like a mountain of neon sherbet. The ends are open so he can fit his hands in, and it wraps around about 3 times with plenty of slack. Since you can't see how poorly it's actually stitched, I'm going to offer nearly-exact replicas for to any interested parties-- cost of materials + a small labor fee (plus a lifetime of free repairs!). I know, I know, you already have like 20 scarves, and another would just be superfluous. But trust me: it's like a Snuggie for your face.

2011: The Making of the Making of

My resolution is something about making things. I'd like to say I'll make something new every day (not including things like a cup of coffee or a bodily function), but I don't want to get disappointed with that a few weeks in and just quit altogether. So instead, I will resolve myself to making things as often as possible, especially when making is cheaper than buying.

Yesterday, I made a long, BRIGHT orange scarf for the fella-- bought some scrap fabric at Hobby Lobby for less than $4 and dug out the sewing kit I've had for years and never actually used. The stitching is wobbly, the hemline is atrocious, but it IS a scarf and I MADE IT.

Today-- and we're going by Central Standard Time here-- I made a blog. Yes, this counts. And we're ahead of schedule, so maybe I'll draw a picture or something when I wake up and stay a step ahead! If nothing else, I'll try to post a picture of the scarf; here's hoping you can't tell it's poorly sewn from the low-quality pictures my laptop takes. :D