Whoever wrote the song "Let it snow" obviously didn't live in Idaho and have to clear a 1/4 mile driveway.

6 or 7 things about me

Paul Tagged me so here goes...


1. I threw up once from laughing so hard. It was at the State Football game in the ISU Minidome (aka Holt arena) in Pocatello. My boyfriend came back from the bathroom and leaned over and wispered.. "their toilet paper is hard" right as was starting to drink my 7-up. I started laughing, turned to choking, then full on throwing up right on the people in front of me. I wonder if they use the same toilet paper at the minidome?

2. I have never had a nightmare. No full on scary wake up in sweats screaming type of anything. I'm more of a giggle in my sleep kind of girl. I wake myself up laughing or giggling at least once a week. Yeah, and don't ask. I don't remember....


3. My favorite place in the whole world so far is Vermont in the Fall. The entire place is transformed into a magical and amazing place. The rolling hills and covered bridges and in some places small lakes just take your breath away.

4. I made out with one of my best friends boyfriend once. (don't ask I won't tell...) I still feel guilty about that...


5. My favorite book is called " I Like You " by Sandol Stoddard Warburg.. I've known this book as long as I can remember and it still makes me happy everytime I read it. "Here is the book that Romeo would have given Juliet; Charlie Brown would have given Snoopy; and you can give to some very special friend..."


6. I really love ABBA. Yes the Group. Shut up this is my blog of favorite things... I am not ashamed of my love for such a sensation. I have now worn out two CD's and working on my third of ABBA's greatest hits.


7. I was a professional seamstress once which consisted of quilting those really cheesy velvet seatcovers. I was super fast and made great money. If you have ever had one of these seatcover.. I'm sorry. I still think they are full of cheese.

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. Alright time for a tag... Sherri- Show us your stuff.. And Robin. Get a blog going We know you have some great stuff to get out there...

I'll never not remember...

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"Christopher Robin?," whispered Pooh.

"Yes, Pooh Bear?"

"I'll never not remember you...ever."

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Yesterday I cleaned out my studio and prepared for the final closing. It is bitter-sweet as I think back on all my clients, (some good, some bad) and plenty of memories. It is hard to explain the attachment to the work I have made my own for the past 10 years. It is something that I have taken personally. Something that I can be proud of. I feel it defined me and helped me with who I am today. Now I start a new chapter in my life. Now my children are what will define who I am. They will be my greatest work that I can be proud someday. As for my photography... it will always be part of me somehow..I'll never not remember...ever.

New Recipe Blog

Recently I have had a lot of requests for many of my favorite recipes. From Pumpkin Pecan Waffles to Refried Beans I've been sending out e-mails quite a bit recently. To save time and also to share with all my friends and family I have established a new blog of my favorite recipes. I'll update with a new recipe as often as I can and try to keep things seasonal but if you do have a special request just add a comment and I can get it posted for you. Happy cooking...


www.nansrecipespot.blogspot.com

Chicken Pot Pie

It has been brought to my attention (many times actually) that it is high time I got this recipe up for many to enjoy... here goes


Chicken Pot Pie

1 cup carrots (cut small)
1 1/2 cups potatoes (cut up small)
1 cup peas
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
2 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
pie Crust ( to follow)

Cook carrots and potatoes and drain, set aside. heat butter in 2 quart sauce pan over medium heat until melted. Stir in flour, onion, salt and pepper. Cook stirring constantly until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in broth and milk. Heat to boiling stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Stir in chicken and vegetables.

Heat oven to 400*. Prepare pie crust. Roll 2/3 of pastry to fit into a 9x9x9 ungreased pan. Pour chicken mixture into pastry lined pan. Roll remaining pastry to fit top of filling. Turn edges over and cut slits in top. Bake about 35 minutes or until golden brown.


Pie Crust

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup Lard
1 TBS white vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 lg egg
1/4 cup cold water

Sift flour and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Mix water, vinegar, and egg together in separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and toss with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry cleans the side of the bowl. Do not over mix.

Hill Family Blog

Just a note to let you all know that the tnhill family blog is finally revamped and running. Check out our cute kids....

Feed that Christmas Spirit!

That time of year is here where we try to keep everything under 50. 50 events, 50 Christmas Cards, 50 stamps, 50 school activities, 50 billion clients, 50 million things to do, 50 additional pounds... The problem is, this is the season. The season for relaxing, enjoying our families and keeping in mind the important things of life. This year I decided to work on all my 50's. I am going to savor the flavor of this time of year. Why not? Life is too short. So, skip the malls and the overcrowded lines at Fred Meyer. Stay out of those overdone boutiqes and for heaven sakes whatever you do keep away from Walmart. I'm having my milk delivered and enjoying a quiet evening at home with my favorite kids, favorite husband and definately our favorite cookies.