Hearty Winter Meals

As previously mentioned, I love to cook. However, on lazy Sundays I am extremely grateful for crockpots! Honestly, I don't count it as cooking because all I do is stuff ingredients into the crockpot, turn it on, maybe stir a couple of times, and then BOOM! Meal done.

Tonight/Today the lovely crockpot made some beef barley stew.


I love all of the seasons in their turn, but sometimes I just want to feel all warm inside. Since today was chilly, like the past several weeks, I decided some nice hearty stew would be perfect. Indeed it was! Healthy, hearty, and super filling!

The Beginning.

I am a daughter, sister, niece, cousin, granddaugther, friend, and fiance.

I was a teacher.

I have a Masters degree in School Counseling.

I am currently a nanny.

I love reading and writing.

I would love to travel the world, learn about new cultures and learn new languages.

I enjoy running and playing sports, especially softball.

I love to cook, although I am quite new at it, and enjoy food immensely.

I have amazing family and friends; I would do anything for these individuals.

I am passionate about advocating for children as a counselor and educator.

I love animals - dogs, cats, pigs, bears ... ALL animals.

I cannot stand when people treat others, human or animal, abusively - sexually, physically or emotionally.

I am religious and spiritual; I feel a connection between God, myself, and others.


Although each sentence describes me, this is just a beginning as to who I am. Through this blog I hope to share my thoughts, feelings and passions with you.