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I was tagged by Chessnoid to tell you seven things you don’t know about me after he was tagged…I don’t think that will be too hard because I like to think I’m pretty private about myself and you don’t know much about me already.

7 Things You Might Not Know About Me.

1. I wear contacts. Glasses only at night.

2. I love music, all kinds of music, just not anything boring or nonsensical.

3. I built a website for my boss’s wife and it has taken off, now requiring little to no maintenance from me.

4. I will be going back to college in either the Spring or the Fall.

5. My goal is to make enough money online (and the majority has not come from this blog) to pay for the laptop I bought to blog on, once I’ve met that goal, I’ll consider myself a success.

6. I take a lot of pictures and have recently started decorating my house with them.

7. This is my first year to ever host Christmas - I’m sure that it’ll be a disaster!

That’s the seven things you probably didn’t know about me. Not that interesting, but you didn’t know it and now you do! Just what you needed, more knowledge that doesn’t help you at all.

HaHa!

I just remembered that I’m supposed to tag a few people for this meme…so here goes..

Ms. Danielle

John Cow just because.

And anyone else who wants to participate…

It’s Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, I have turkey in the refrigerator waiting for bread and mayo for lunch and the tree is out and we’re decorating it….so we’ll get right down to it - I need a laugh and I know you do too!

This video I believe is from the show Malcolm in the Middle, it’s really a hilarious show, very real life and funny because real life is funny. Where do you think comedian’s get their material? Real life baby!

Now, as long as you can get through Christmas without doing what happens next, I think you’ll be okay.

The video that follows makes a great case for shopping online…. You’ll see what I mean…

LMAO!

This next one shall serve as a warning to put a little thought into your gifts this year - for the better half I mean…check it out..

With all of that, I bid you adieu…I’m off today and I intend to enjoy it!

Today I’m going to hook you up with some recipes I’ve found for that leftover turkey you’ll have soon. How can you possibly make leftover turkey taste good and different without remembering the meals past, and maybe not so fondly?

Trust me - with these recipes, you’ll be thankful all over again. (Sorry, I couldn’t help myself, had to throw in a lame joke - it’s a sickness.)

Here’s a recipe for a Turkey Pasta Toss that looks delicious. I’m a sucker for pasta, so this is definitely a winner for me.

TURKEY-PASTA TOSS - Serves: 4

2 medium carrots
3/4 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 Tbsp salt
1/2 tsp dried whole basil
3/4 lb cooked turkey breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
8 cups water
1/2 (8 oz) package fettuccine
2 oz fresh snow peas - trimmed
1 cup small fresh mushrooms
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Tbsp margarine

Cut carrots in half lengthwise; scrape halves into long
strips, using a vegetable peeler; cut into 2-inch pieces,
set aside.
Combine orange juice & next 3 ingredients in as small
saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in
turkey; cook 1 minute. Set aside.
Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large dutch oven; add
fettuccine & cook 7 minutes or until tender. Add carrot
strips & snow peas; cook 30 seconds. Drain well, and
return to dutch oven.
Add turkey mixture, mushrooms, & remaining ingredients to
fettuccine mixture; toss gently. Serve warm.

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I included that cute little graphic they did there with their names, the recipe writers, I wonder how long this recipe has been out there.
The next one I have for you is a Tex Mex Turkey Chili. I gonna have to try this one!
Check it out:

TEX-MEX TURKEY CHILI -Serves:6

1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp sugar
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1 (10 oz) can tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans drained
2 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
3/4 cup water

Combine onion, garlic, and oil in a 2 quart glass measure.
Cover and microwave at high 3 minutes or until onion is tender,
stirring every minute.
Add chili powder and next four ingredients; stirring well.
Microwave, uncovered, at high 6 to 9 minutes or until slightly
thickened, stirring mixture every 3 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients; stir well. Microwave, uncovered, at
high 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: 6 cups (about
187 calories per 1-cup serving)

Grab some crackers I’m ready for chili! Sometimes I have to let my southern side show.
In anticipation of expanding waistlines and that miserable feeling that makes you want to give some of that food back…take it easy tomorrow, better yet - fix a plate for home and then fix a plate to eat. ;). Knowing the great recipes you can get your hands on and implement with leftover turkey, you’ll be glad you did. I promise.

Here’s more:

TURKEY PASTA PRIMAVERA

1 (12 oz) package uncooked fettuccine
1-1/2 lbs fresh broccoli cut into flowerettes
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 sweet red pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 (6 oz.) can pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
4 cups chopped cooked turkey
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
basil sauce - recipe follows -
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
lettuce leaves

*****Basil Sauce:*****
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic
2 eggs
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp wine vinegar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream

Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain.
Rinse with cold water; drain.
Combine fettuccine and next 9 ingredients, tossing well.
Add 2/3 cup Basil Sauce (see Part 2 of this recipe) and
Cherry tomatoes; toss gently. Chill. Serve on lettuce
leaves.
*****BASIL SAUCE*****
Combine basil & garlic in processor and process for 30
seconds or until basil is minced. Add eggs and next 4
ingredients. Process 20 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
With motor running, gradually add oil in a slow, steady
stream, mixing just until well blended. Add sour cream,
and process about 5 seconds or until well blended. Makes
about 2-1/4 Cups.

Mmmmm. Pasta. Okay, I am now anxiously awaiting tomorrow’s time around the table. Good family, great food - I am going to make a tater tot casserole (if you want this recipe leave a comment) for the festivities tomorrow…what will you be taking to your family’s dinner? You’re not the one who brings the rolls are you? LOL. ( I only laugh because that used to be me! )

Have a great day everyone and try not to be cranky if you’re at work like me. Be glad traffic was lighter because of all the people that are off work. Yeah, I know - I’m not fooling anyone but hey - try to have a great day anyways and pig out tomorrow!

Have you ever spent time reading an E-Book and ended up thinking to yourself, “There’s 30 minutes I’ll never get back”?

I have. Today I’m going to tell you about an E-Book that you MUST read if you intend to be a telecommuter, you’ll be wishing there was more to read because the information is so useful.

And realistically, this book can help even if you don’t ever intend to telecommute. Indeed, an E-Book on telecommuting that could assist you in the rat race of corporate America, or wherever you live.

Okay, okay, no more ambiguity, I’m talking about the ITT Guide to Telecommuting E-Book now available at I’ve Tried That.com.

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They’ve tried it.

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I got a rare sneak peek and I gotta tell you, I’m revamping my resume and changing my tactics a little when trying to obtain online work. Though I know I’m appreciated at my job, I’m still working for someone else on their terms.

Much like you, I would like to do things on my terms, in every other facet of my life besides career/paycheck, I determine what happens and doesn’t. One day, I’ll be doing that from home. This guide has taught me quite a bit that I didn’t expect to learn.

I started wanting to telecommute from a young age, my Grandmother was a Transcriptionist that was able to work from home, so during holidays and breaks at school, to save my mom money for daycare my Grandmother watched us. I always thought that was such a great thing, to be able to work from home.

Roughly a year or so ago, I came across SaveAndMake.com, since then I’ve guest posted, found ads to post, been a moderator for the forums, seen the site change to DailyTelecommuter.com, saw the launch of ITT, and Startblogging.net I feel I’ve learned a lot through all of that, so I approached this as if I wasn’t going to learn anything new. Boy was I ever wrong.

I wrote Resume 101 back in July emphasizing the importance of making a strong first impression, you’ll get so much precise and helpful information in this EBook that teaches you how to market your skills you’ll wonder how you got a job before.

Okay, maybe it won’t be that bad - but - I was intrigued by the EBook enough to revamp my resume and start applying for telecommuting jobs again after deciding I just didn’t have what it takes, turns out my resume and presentation just didn’t have what it takes! Buy the book, you’ll be glad you did and you just might get a great new job!