bits & pieces & recipes.

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the past couple days have been rather noisy. one (of 3 major projects left to do) of our projects is being completed - this one is new countertops in our 2 bathrooms along with bowl sinks and new fixtures, all to update the sizzling 70s mountain home decor. the plumber's still here and the countertop guy "finished" and left. ahem. it was at that time we noticed the backsplash was cut short. ?? sigh. the hubs contacted the counter guy who is "supposed" to return this evening to complete the job correctly. i'm thinking it's a case of measuring once before cutting rather than measure twice cut once. he had enough material to do the job - i spied it with my own little eyes. my tinsel's in a tangle. hmpfh. onward.

this area of our living room is a personal favorite. the chair was gifted by a dear friend when we moved to the forest : the dear friend now lives in her own little forested area a ways away. the pillow is vintage, as is the USN wool blanket. the lamp we used in our former home with a yellow and white shade which didn't go well with our new place, so i used rustoleum espresso paint to cover it offering a new look. 

this salad is a meal in itself.

fresh croutons, greens, 4 bean salad, egg..

homemade ranch dressing. soooo much tastier than

the store bought in my humble opinion. 

.. rAnch dReSsinG dRy mIx ..

1/2 cup dry buttermilk powder

1 tablespoon dried parsley

2 teaspoons dried dillweed

1 teaspoon dried chives

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

mix well (i use a whisk) and store 

in an airtight container in the fridge. 

for rAnch diP:

1/4 cup dry mix

2 tablespoons buttermilk

(use almost 2 tablespoons milk & add vinegar)

1 cup sour cream

mix well and refrigerate a couple hours before using.

for rAnch dResSinG:

1/4 cup dry mix

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup buttermilk

(use almost 1/2 cup milk and add vinegar)

mix well and refrigerate a couple hours before using.

i use leftover homemade baguette to make croutons. 

loads of seasonings, olive oil, butter .. toasted in a pan.

4 bean salad .. i used to purchase ready made

at the grocery store but now make it myself.

saving some $ is nice and i know exactly

what goes into the mix. it's yUm.

... beAn sAlAd ...

• 15 ounce can garbanzo beans - drained & rinsed
• 15 ounce can kidney beans - drained & rinsed
• 15 ounce can green beans - drained
• 15 ounce can wax beans - drained
• 1/2 cup onion - rough chopped
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

drain (& rinse where indicated) veggies and put in bowl with chopped onion. stir to combine. in saucepan on medium heat add the oil, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings. stir until sugar is dissolved. put veggies in jar(s) and add liquid. close jar and place in fridge for 24 hours before devouring. delish.

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when the bathroom counters etc are completed i'll be sure to take pictures and share here on the coddiwomple blog. until then, be well - take care - keep your eyes upward for He loves you.

love,

sherry