From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Pasta Bolognese

September 30, 2009

This weeks Food Network Chef Challenge Hosted by I Blame My Mother was Anne Burrell. I didn’t have to look far to know that I wanted to try her Pasta Bolognese. It received 5 stars and rave reviews, that and I love a good pasta meat sauce. This recipe is definitely a labor of love [...]

Guard Dog

September 30, 2009

When DT parks his truck in the back yard Precious our 12 year on Rottweiler loves to jump up on it and sit on the fender, as if claiming guard over her truck.

She likes the view from up high, and can easily spot any intruders

And when she does she just licks them to death or [...]

Bandito Dogs

September 29, 2009

For today’s post I am sharing the healthiest recipe every cooked and shared on my blog (insert sarcasm). I am sure my arteries will be forever clogged. But I will be forever be happy after eating this most delicious masterpiece. Let me introduce the Bandito Dogs, not to be confused with chili hot dogs, because [...]

Puff Pastry

September 27, 2009

The September 2009 Daring Bakers’ Challenge has been chosen by Steph of a whisk and a spoon. Steph chose Vols-au-Vent, which we are pretty sure in French means, “After one bite we could die and go to heaven!” be sure to check out the other Daring Bakers creations.
I must admit I was not super thrilled [...]

Weekly Shopping Results

September 26, 2009

This week I did surprisingly well on my shopping. I even included 2 food cooking challenges and made do with what we have on hand. Though I must admit I am missing my paper towels. But I am really trying to stick this out and go the full month. I am still buying fresh fruits [...]

Wii

September 25, 2009

Last week we drove up to the lovely Texas Hill country to visit some family and friends. We had a great time and the boys had a blast playing with their cousins.
Like little Jack he is 2 1/2 and a super cute cuddle bug!

They had a blast playing outside while Maw-Maw pulled them in the [...]

Blueberry Muffins

September 23, 2009

For this weeks Food Network Chefs Cooking Challenge hosted by I Blame My Mother is Alton Brown. I knew I would have a blast cooking a recipe from him, but time did I have the time. So because time is a short and precious thing some weeks, I choose a Blueberry Muffins recipe. Boy [...]

Grease Monkeys

September 23, 2009

One of the pitfalls of being a Trucker’s son, is that you get to do all of daddy’s grunt truck work.

Like greasing Daddy’s tires

It’s really hard messy work, with lots of supervision from Bubba and Skeeter.

but one thing is for sure

we love it!

Even when we squeeze in between the tires

and get stuck

a time or two.

Or [...]

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Howdy, y’all! Welcome to my blog world. I am Sweet Pea, a 20-something Texas native and a newlywed…well, almost. We wed May 2006. Shortly after we were blessed with identical twins boys born November 2007.

My husband, whom I lovingly call Double Trouble (DT), owns and operates a trucking company, and we use our CB handles as our names here.

I however recently converted from a working mom to a stay-at-home mom. I love the new challenges that it brings and enjoy sharing my triumphs, messes, and adventures with you. I hope you enjoy reading about our busy lives with babies, cooking, gardening, trucking, and bargain shopping.