Spi-chu

Spi-chu

Definition:  a word created by my son meaning spicy.

Over the last few months we have been dining with Mr. Papa John's pizza every Monday.  It's a nice break from the kitchen for me and a special treat for the children while watching WWE Monday night RAW.  Papa John runs a special called "Beat the Clock".  Basically, order at 6pm and your pizza is only $6.  Take out Dinner for four = $12.  Great Deal!
 As of lately, my husband has been ordering anchovies on his pepperoni pizza.  Eeeew Gaa-ross! He enjoys it so I suppose that's all that matters.  And Joie has this new fascination peppercini's.  We always get a couple peppercini's with our pizzas, but last time Joie and I were craving them so we got more.

Here is how you eat peppercini's and pizza...
            Bite of pizza, bite the peppercini, and repeat until fully satisfied.

Well Joie decided to change that up a bit...
            Skip the pizza, eat the peppercini, and repeat.

She is really starting to love Spi-chu 

 crazy girl.  Don't try this without water.

Mushy HAshbrowns

I have to admit I stink at making hashbrowns.  Every time I do they come out mushy.  They still taste okay, but the texture is completely off.  I attempted to make them again today. During the final stages I realized that my attempt to make crispy hashbrowns were just that, an attempt.  I had failed again.  This is where I stated," I don't know why I continue to make hashbrowns because they never come out right."  From the living room Jayden replied

 "Don't be so hard on yourself, mommy"

That comment alone made my hashbrowns appear better.  He tends to be very critical and hard on himself, always wanting to do things perfect the very first time.  I am usually telling him not to be so hard on himself.  Apparently, he learned that from me. He's is also learning that we aren't to be so hard on ourselves; it's okay to make mistakes.  It is amazing how God uses our children to refine our character-they are like little mirrors staring you in the face. It's also nice to see little seedlings sprouting from what you've sown. 

okay back to hashbrowns...I decided to find the secret to perfect hashbrowns.  I haven't tested it but I may have found the solution.  I am now on a mission to make perfect hashbrowns.  Next time I make them I will share the results and of course some pictures;o)

Happy Cooking...