recipes

I LOOOOOOVE swaps! My most recent adventure was a recipe swap. I know what you're thinking...."Why in the world does she need to swap recipes? She's got an overflowing recipe box, a shelf PLUS of books and other sorted collections....What is she gonna do with more????". I know you all were really thinking that, but I NEEDED this swap for a little inspiration. And, let me tell you: Courtney and Natalie did NOT let me down! I love new recipes and they seem to be so much more exciting when someone actually gives it to you and says, "hey, this is a good one, try it!!". I had SUCH a hard time deciding what to send, too. Even then, after I'd mailed mine I thought of more and more I should've passed along. Not to mention the pain in the butt it was to find actual recipe cards. Who knew that NO ONE carries those anymore. It would've been wonderful if I'd been like Natalie and had stamps (or amazing drawing skills) for the occasion, but no such luck. Oh well...It all turned out alright. Hopefully my recipients are satisfied. (If not, ladies: drop me a line, I'm willing to try again!) I've been lucky enough to add these recipes to my collection (I cannot wait to try them out!!):

• Oven Pancakes
• Homemade Oreos
• Peanut Butter Temptations
• Sugar Cookies
• Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Potato Soup
• Sloppy Joes
• Sweet and Sour Meatballs (this one calls for PEPSI!! can there be a better recipe??)
• Easy Chicken Burrito
• Drunk Chicken
• Broccoli Potato Casserole (tonight's menu)
• Mexican Salad
• Polynesian Pork Chops
• Sticky Chicken
• Skillet Herb Roasted Chicken

Don't they all sound divine??? Thanks guys! You're the best!

On to other things: I debated posting these, but i'm so proud of myself (tsk, tsk, I know), that I just have to share. SOme of you may receive these babies, but since I have some leftover from last year, those are going out as well. So, it may still be a surprise. Without further ado, I give you: My Christmas Cards:

I've got them all put together with the exception of the greeting stamped on the inside. They turned out pretty well, I think. I love making them, they are SOOO fun! Well, it's dinner time and I need to get cracking on my **New** recipe :D. Happy blogging all!