A Quick delicious meal

Though I stay busy working, blogging, and enjoying other hobbies, I always find time to cook something, even when I'm not feeling my best. I've gotten pretty creative with my cooking and love how I create quick, delicious meals in a matter of minutes. Yesterday, I defrosted some chicken wings in the microwave, poured barbecue sauce over them, and baked them in the oven at 375 degrees for about 50 minutes. I remembered I had some turkey fat and drippings in the freezer from a turkey I baked a few weeks ago, so I defrosted this, too. I poured the drippings in a pot and added some water, minced garlic, chopped onions, salt and pepper, and rice, and mixed it together. I brought the mixture to a boil, then lowered to a simmer and topped with a lid and let it cook about eight minutes. To complete my meal, I opened a can of green beans to have some vegetables. Barbecue sauce on baked chicken is a great way to add flavor without using a marinade. And, it's quite tasty, too. I used Kraft barbecue sauce, but most any brand will do.

Lucky Has All You Need for Superbowl!

If you haven't finished your shopping yet for the Superbowl, be sure to check out this week's Lucky ad. It's filled with several good buys on many food items, so you'll have plenty of menu options for the "Big Game." Be sure to check the "3 Day Sale" items, as well as the "snip & save" coupons on the back page of the ad. I've already bought a delicious, sweet Del Monte pineapple for only $1.77 each that I cut up yesterday, and a few bags of Doritos Chips for $1.69 each. Enjoy the game!

Great New Hand Soaps at Bath & Body Works!

I love anti-bacterial soaps, and Bath & Body Works has the best - hands down! Their latest scents are fun and fabulous. I thought I was done buying anti-bacterial soaps for a while, but with a "20% off coupon on any purchase," I thought I'd better get some of newest scents before they're gone. I purchased three Island Margaritas, two Peach Bellini's, one Citrus Crush, and one of my favorite scents - Cucumber Melon. Be sure to go to your nearest Bath & Body Works if want to try them. I'm sure you'll walk away with a few (or more) soaps, too!

More good buys this week at Lucky!

Last week's sale at Lucky featured many good buys, and this week's sale doesn't disappoint either. Chicken of the Sea Cooked Shrimp is $3.88 a pound, and Fuji apples are $0.37 cent a pound! They're just a few items on special during the 3 Day Sale, Fri., Jan. 28th through Sun., Jan. 30th. I'll be back at Lucky for Silk Pure Almond Milk, 2 for $5.00, and a few other good buys. Don't forget to check out the "Snip & Save" coupons on the back page of the sale ad! The Superbowl's just around the corner, so it's a good time to make a grocery list and head to Lucky.

Candied Yams

You don't have to wait for New Year's Day, or Thanksgiving for Candied Yams. They're a delicious treat with most any meal. I love the flavor and texture of Sweet Potatoes, a.k.a. "Candied Yams," and usually treat myself to some when they're on sale. They take a while to make, but the wait is well worth it.

Candied Yams (Sweet Potatoes)

3 to 4 medium Yams
1/3 to 1/2 cup butter
1/3 to 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 to 1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Bake Sweet Potatoes in oven at 375 degrees for one hour until potatoes are tender. While potatoes are baking, combine remaining ingredients in a medium-size pot and cook on medium high heat until mixture begins to bubble. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until mixture thickens and coats spoon. When potatoes have cooled, peel skin off. Slice potatoes about an inch thick and place in a buttered glass baking dish. Pour sauce mixture over potatoes and bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until light brown. Base potatoes with sauce once during baking.

Roma Tomatoes, 37cent a pound!

I love Roma tomatoes! And this week at Lucky, they're $0.37 cent a pound. They're my must-have tomatoes when ever I make a salad. Other good buys this week at Lucky are Chicken Leg Quarters at $0.59 cent a pound, and 2 liter bottles of Sunny Select Soda for $0.59 cent each (Jan. 21st-23rd). Be sure to check this week's ad for many more great buys.

Big Clearance Sale at The Avenue!

I went to The Avenue today to use my "30% Off One Clearance Item" coupon. It was a beautiful site to see so many yellow and black Clearance signs throughout the store. I knew I wanted a sweater and immediately went to a center table with various styles and colors of sweaters. I purchased three sweaters in pink, black, and light blue, and a pair of neutral Desert Chino pants - all on Clearance. I left spending a little over $36.00 dollars! What a bargain. The great buys never seem to stop at The Avenue.