The Avenue Coupon

Tomorrow's the last day to use your "31% Off Your Purchase" coupon at The Avenue! I went to The Avenue today in San Jose to look at several clothing items. I didn't make a purchase today, but I plan to stop by The Avenue store in Sunnyvale tomorrow, since I'll be in the area.

Lane Bryant Gift Cheques

It pays to be on Lane Bryant's email and mailing list! A few days ago, I received two $15 dollar gift cheques. I used one yesterday at Lane Bryant Oakridge Mall and purchased a long-sleeve cotton shirt. At $19.99, I only added a little over $5.00! I'll be back soon to use the other one.

Black Friday at The Avenue

No early morning shopping for me. But, I did go to The Avenue after 12pm today to see what goodies I could find. I bought three more thermal shirts on Clearance for $6.96 each in a pretty green, light blue, and gray. What a great buy! I love getting nice clothes at discount prices. There were jeans, sweaters, and other items on sale, too. But, I was satisfied with my thermal shirts. I can't seem to stay out of this store lately. And with all the great sales they've been having, I'll keep going back!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Well, my sweet potatoes and peach cobbler are done. I'm off to Vallejo to be with my family for Thanksgiving. It'll be a nice family gathering with delicious food. I hope the freeways aren't too crowded. Enjoy your food and family today. Thanksgiving's only once a year, so don't skip dessert!

Great buys at Luckys

Head over to Luckys to take advantage of great buys for your Thanksgiving meals. A stalk of celery is only $0.37 cents (a must have for stuffing), and sweet potatoes are $0.37 cents a pound! I bought a stalk of celery and three more sweet potatoes to add to the ones I already have. I also bought one 10 ounce jar of PacificSeafood oysters for $1.99 I'll use in a gumbo soon. With deals like these, it makes Thanksgiving shopping more affordable. Hurry, the sale prices end tomorrow!

Turkey Enchilada Casserole

I planned to bake some chicken enchiladas but remembered I had some leftover turkey in the freezer. So, I used that instead, and they were delicious. I used my usual recipe, except I didn't fill or roll the tortillas. I made two layers instead, so it was more of a casserole dish. I cooked some Pinto Beans and rice, too, to serve with the enchiladas. Here's the recipe for both dishes.

Turkey Enchilada Casserole

1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 can 10 3/4 oz. Campbell's Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1 cup La Victoria Salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. Cumin
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 4 oz can of chopped green chiles
1/2 cup fresh chicken stock
12 corn tortillas or 6 to 8 large flour tortillas (warmed)
1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Sharp, Monterey Jack, or Pepperjack)
16 to 24 oz can of enchilada sauce

Fry corn tortillas a few seconds on each side in hot vegetable oil. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Combine all ingredients except cheese. Pour enough enchilada sauce to cover a large, glass baking dish. Layer six tortillas on top, then spread chicken/turkey mixture on top. Place remaining tortillas on top and enough sauce to cover dish. Top with shredded cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until cheese is melted.

Pinto Beans

Soak about 16 ounces of Pinto Beans in water for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight. Drain.
Place beans back in pot.
Brown a pound of ground beef in skillet until no longer pink. Drain grease.
Add 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup chopped celery, one bay leaf, and 1/2 tsp. cumin, and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste. Add a pinch of cayeene pepper (red pepper) and red pepper flakes (if desired). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and top with lid. Cook about 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Add ground beef to beans half-way through cooking time. Serve over hot cooked rice.

The Zip It Tunic at The Avenue

I visited The Avenue clothing store today to use my "40% off One Single Item" coupon. I planned to use it on a sweater, which I desperately needed with the fall weather in tow. There were several sweaters, jeans, and other fall clothing on sale, but my eyes immediately went to a table at the front entrance filled with solid colored Zip It Tunic's." They're warm and comfortable like wearing a soft blanket. At $24.90 each, I only paid $14.94 with my 40% discount. I chose the gray because it will go with everything. And, I grabbed the last "The Thermal" shirt in my size on clearance for only $6.96 in a pretty aqua blue color! I could have easily bought more, but for now, this was do.