5 Great Months

Mr. and Mrs. Windham are officially 5 months into married life. Learning, loving and overcoming. Never thought it would be easy. We knew it would be hard work. However, we are appreciative of all the small things. Like living under the same roof and lawfully. How splendid. I'm getting use to some of the habits J has that I never thought I would and he's getting use to my craziness. It works!

J is currently in school (online) and working and I'm working a part time. The part time gives me a life outside of the home that I can appreicate. We are enjoying our church and cooking more. Occassionally we will step out and see what Augusta has to offer, but for the most part we chill in. Also, we've joined a gym here (Omni) so that we can both stay in shape and healthy.

Now, we are suffering from a bit of cabin fever if you will. So plans to make some little roadtrips are in the making. I love home, but there is nothing like leaving for a bit and learning to appreciate it more.

Well, I'm about to finish dinner. We are having a Potato Bar (bake potatos with options of cheese, bacon bits, sour cream and butter) and a mixed green salad. Yummy.

Take care,
G Windham

Creole Jambalaya

Creole Jambalaya

2 tablespoons of butter or margarine
1 large chopped onion
1 green bell pepper chopped
8 green onions, chopped
1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced
1- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 ground red pepper
5 cups hot cooked rice

MELT BUTTER IN LARGE SKILLET OVER MEDIUM HEAT. ADD ONIONS AND NEXT 3 INGREDIENTS; SAUTE UNTIL TENDER. ADD MEAT (SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, CLEANED- TAIL LESS SHRIMP OR ANY COMBINATION OF THE 3) AND NEXT 4 INGREDIENTS. COOK, STIRRING OCCASSIONALLY, 20 MINUTES.
STIR IN RICE; COVER AND COOK OVER LOW HEAT 30 MINUTES, STIRRING OCASIONALLY.

ENJOY

Happy New Year

5 Days in and I just can't believe that its 2010 already! Life in 2009 was a great experience for certain. January 09, started with Jermaine heading for Arizona to train and me getting ready to head to my second sales conference in Toronto. February was filled with planning both our wedding and my 10 year class reunion. I got to run up to Atlanta for a much needed GIRL Trip with Channa in March. April and May were laid back on travels and more focused on planning. June was nice! Birthday in D.C. while visiting my BFF Danielle, followed by the return of my husband to Alabama and My 3 day, 10 year class reunion (fun)! Also, my work girlfriends took me to ATL for a fun filled weekend. Next, J gets stationed in Augusta, Georgia and July I'm again on a much needed Girls Trip to New Orleans (Essence Festival. August wrapped up planning which led to September 5th, the day we got MARRIED and September 6th we are headed to lovely Miami! November was spent with my family, leaving my place of employment of 7 years and a Birmingham (where I grew up)and relocating to Augusta, Georgia. We joined a very nice church family here, Destiny Worship Center and that ended November. December, I'm employed at a nice little part time and enjoying life as a newly wed.

Again, 5 days in and I can't believe its 2010, but I'm so thankful for it and can't wait to see what this year will be.

Countdown to Slimdown

On the eve of 3 months of marriage my husband approached me with the idea to slim down. We are starting back our gym and diet routine. No longer will we complain about how we've "gotten that happy weight". We are going to lose together as a family. I'm not terribly excited to start in the middle of the holidays, but I made a promise and I want to keep it.

Wait! I will keep the recipes coming (got a new one for spicy chesse biscuits, but moderation will be our guide.

Stay blessed!

G's Homemade Chili

Hello Friends,

Here's another recipe that the hubby just adored. Try it and tell me what you think!


G's Homemade Chili

1 pound lean ground chuck or beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 16 ounce can of pinto beans
1 16 ounce can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups of water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoon of hotsauce

Brown meat first with onions over medium heat until you no longer see pink and then add remaining ingredients
Whole process should take around 25 minutes.

Thanksgiving and more

Hey Friends,

Here are a few pics from Thanksgiving and before I moved to Augusta from Birmingham:

Greek Marinade

This marinade is best for baking chicken.

Things you will need:

• Food processor


• Fresh Garlic Cloves


• Lemons


• Greek Olive Oil


• Fresh Mint Leaves


• Fresh Parsley Leaves


• Brush (small, new paint brush to brush on marinade to chicken)

Clean chicken

Cut lemons and drain for lemon juice. Also, add the zest of the lemon to the mixer. Next pour content into food processor and include all other ingredients mentioned. Once the mixer is smooth, take your brush and input into mixer. Make sure that you have inserted several slics in the raw chicken in order for the flavor to go through meat evenly. Apply mixer to chicken and make sure it's applied evenly. Bake chicken as normal. ) Oven for 35-45 minutes on 350-425. Enjoy!