tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19726344038767603372024-02-18T19:44:40.451-07:00A Not Too Shabby Liferecipes, photography, family, designLisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-27771827145293235462014-02-06T11:25:00.001-07:002014-02-06T11:28:55.803-07:00Rebel Child PhotographyI am beyond excited to announce my new venture...photography! Photography has been my passion for a long time, so this next step feels like a natural progression in my journey. I would love some support in my new endeavor, so please take a second and "like" my page, it would mean the world to me! Take a looksy: {Rebel Child Photography}.
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-14108721077817688452013-05-03T12:28:00.001-06:002013-05-03T12:28:21.077-06:00fringe is on fire!
Have you noticed the fringe trend this Spring? I sure have, and I ADORE it! If I was younger, I'd be sporting it from head to toe. {haha} Not just a cowgirl look anymore, I am seeing it everywhere...from Free People, to Anthropologie, to shoes and handbags. Do you share in my love of fringe???
Dazzle Fringe Necklace
Roberto Cavalli Bag via Pinterest
Free People Hooded Fringe Pullover
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-85029620022252747842013-04-22T10:54:00.000-06:002013-04-22T10:54:10.588-06:00ooey gooey grilled cheese
Jalapeno Pepper Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese Rolls
The Grilled Works
Margherita Pizza Grilled Cheese
Fajita-Style Grilled Cheese
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-53223559348934256842013-04-16T16:42:00.001-06:002013-04-16T16:42:21.868-06:00easter lunchTook a very long {and un-planned} break from my blog, but I am back! Easter is long gone now, but I loved all these recipes so much, I just had to share what my Sister and I prepared that day.
Asparagus via Pinterest
Best Basic Deviled Eggs via Pinch My Salt
Scalloped Potatoes via Food.com
Pretty Fruit Salad via Pioneer Woman
Sunburst Lemon Bars via So, how's it taste?
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-39848403243214618872013-01-29T14:06:00.000-07:002013-01-29T14:06:38.369-07:00cooking success
Just wanted to share some winning recipes I {or my family} have made lately! Trying new recipes makes cooking all that more fun, and when you find that "special" one, it makes a girl like me happy!
Best Baked Beans Ever via Pioneer Woman
I am yet to find a recipe from Pioneer Woman that I have not enjoyed {immensely!}. And these baked beans are yet another people pleaser. Great with anythingLisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-84188510818513893662013-01-10T14:37:00.002-07:002013-01-18T18:28:18.447-07:00the best lasagna. ever
THE BEST LASAGNA. EVER
photo & recipe via The Pioneer Woman
This is a great, basic lasagna recipe that everyone will love! Made it without the sausage the first time (thought it would taste a bit odd), but sausage makes it extra-yummy and I would recommend following the recipe exactly.
1.5 lb ground beef
1 lb hot breakfast sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-8170892060558870852012-12-19T14:34:00.002-07:002012-12-19T14:34:48.638-07:00holy sugar cookie cuteness
Sweetopia
Ali Bee's
Glorious Treats
Hello Naomi
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-34520431195659190712012-12-18T15:04:00.000-07:002012-12-18T15:04:53.166-07:00yummy, pretty peppermint
Peppermint Meltaways
Peppermint Wreath
Peppermint Bark Snowflakes
Peppermint Cream Squares
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-56110156501588393272012-12-05T20:58:00.001-07:002012-12-06T13:35:02.542-07:00pumpkin snickerdoodles
PUMPKIN SNICKERDOODLES
recipe (slightly adapted) & photo via A Bitchin' Kitchen
3 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
COATING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-39074198114684273462012-11-04T15:44:00.000-07:002012-11-04T15:45:37.277-07:00in love with fall all over againLisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-18688974289150348482012-10-17T09:33:00.000-06:002012-10-17T09:33:34.185-06:00chicken and lime soup
CHICKEN AND LIME SOUP
image & recipe via budget bytes
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium jalapeno, seeded & diced
4 cloves garlic
3/4 lb chicken breast
6 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes w/chiles
1 tsp oregano
1/2 Tbsp cumin
1 medium lime
1/2 bunch cilantro
Dice the onion, celery, and jalapeno (scrape the seeds out of the Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-11145167025509495132012-10-11T06:00:00.000-06:002012-10-11T06:00:17.613-06:00pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
recipe & image via Half Baked
(makes 30 cupcakes)
Super yummy cupcakes for Fall entertaining! I prefer mini cupcakes, especially for parties. I halved this recipe and it yielded about 50 minis. Just change the baking time to 9-11 minutes. Delish!
For the cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-22143588097573054982012-10-02T13:42:00.001-06:002012-10-02T13:42:37.769-06:00so bad, but so good!
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
image & recipe via Plain Chicken1 lb hot sausage, uncooked8 oz cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cups Bisquick4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shreddedPreheat oven to 400F.Mix all ingredients until well combined (a mixer works great). Roll into 1-inch balls. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until brown.Sausage balls may be frozen, uncooked. If baking frozen, add aLisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-79161016855229332092012-09-26T20:28:00.000-06:002012-09-26T20:28:00.157-06:00fall flavor
TACO SOUPimage & recipe via Our Best Bites1 lb extra lean ground beef (93% lean or or leaner)1 onion, chopped4-5 cloves garlic, minced1 1.25-oz. packet taco seasoning3 c. water, divided2 (28-oz) cans diced tomatoes1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce2 (15-oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can corn, drainedToppings: Pico de Gallo, light sour cream, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-55953844107255296322012-09-14T15:28:00.000-06:002012-09-14T15:28:46.696-06:00cooking / baking to do list
California Tortilla Pizza
Basil Spaghetti w/Cheesy Broiled Tomatoes
Fluffy French Toast
Easy Zucchini Fritters
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-68252055444253788972012-09-01T21:22:00.002-06:002012-09-01T21:22:55.670-06:00my two favorite words: sheet + cake
Chocolate Sheet Cake
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
Strawberry Sheet Cake
Pineapple Sheet Cake
My Mom actually makes the best chocolate sheet cake...ever! Maybe I'll share that recipe with you all some day. I have not tried any of the above recipes, but the photos make my mouth water. The peanut butter one looks amaaaaazing! I would take a sheet cake over any other type of cake, any day! Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-76962898194009591882012-08-29T15:03:00.000-06:002012-08-29T15:03:10.056-06:00my lil' 3rd grader...and his admiring sisterLisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-10820610842419762612012-08-06T06:00:00.000-06:002012-08-06T06:00:00.611-06:00Kiss Me Dirty 5k
Just one more thing I love about Colorado {if you can stand it!} is how many fun runs, marathons, etc., there are! This was my {on the left} first "dirty" run and when I say I had a great time, that is an understatement! If you get the opportunity to participate in "Kiss Me Dirty" {portion of proceeds go to fight gynecological cancers} or ay other fun runs...DO IT! I can not wait to do another Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-41563675712710420792012-08-05T06:00:00.000-06:002012-08-05T06:00:03.236-06:00sweet summer dresses at spool no. 72
Early Dawn Dress in Turquoise
Sow & Seed Dress
Tie Dyed Meadows Dress
Scattered Ruffles Dress
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-74691422526353550462012-08-04T21:16:00.001-06:002012-08-14T14:29:45.523-06:00(new recipes) on the menu this week
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie Balls
Cheesy Enchilada Casserole
**Update: The only one I would make again is the Sloppy Joes. The PB Balls were disgusting {kids wouldn't eat them}! And the Enhilada Casserole was okay, but I wouldn't make it again. I'm usually better at picking out recipes! ughLisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-22730243542802521822012-07-13T15:00:00.000-06:002012-07-13T15:00:39.996-06:00bloomin' fantastic
Jalapeno Popper Pulls via Plain Chicken
Cheesy Mushroom Pull-Apart Bread via Beantown Baker
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls via Plain Chicken
Bloomin' Pizza Bread via The Girl Who Ate Everything
Bloomin' Gooey Cheese Bread via Ex-PressO
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-76885062583573048702012-07-09T08:53:00.000-06:002012-07-09T08:53:19.527-06:00justin boots giveaway!
Farmer's Trophy Wife {also a great blog!} is giving away a free pair of boots from Justin Boots. Go here to enter! Mama needs a new pair of boots!Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-70373171868935902062012-07-01T14:20:00.000-06:002012-07-01T14:20:11.944-06:00single deep dish chocolate chip cookie
Single Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie
image & recipe via The Happy Life
1 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. white sugar
1 tbsp. brown sugar
3 drops of vanilla
pinch of salt
1 egg yolk
1/4 c. flour
2 tbsp. chocolate chips
In a bowl, mix together butter, sugars, vanilla and egg yolk. Add in the flour and salt. Mix until combined. Add in the chocolate chips.&Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-4061406042300159562012-06-26T15:08:00.001-06:002012-06-26T15:08:41.032-06:00flavored water...my new fascination
Not Enough Thyme
The Yummy Life
The Peach Kitchen
Lisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972634403876760337.post-77441195881232136672012-06-22T15:28:00.001-06:002012-06-22T15:28:43.101-06:00Mount EvansLisa Dow Britsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469702434283758899noreply@blogger.com0