What's For Dinner

(Try this Rub on Chicken Roast it the same)

We have been having a blast with new dinner ideas. I have been putting in a lot of effort to introducing new recipes each week. This week we will be trying Chili Lime Pork Loin from Budget Bytes, the recipe and cooking directions are posted on her blog. *Hint - total cooking time 40 min, 3-5 min to pan sear, 30 min roasting, and 5 min resting (EASY!).

(Vegetarian Bible Fresh from the Garden)

We will also have Roasted Potato Wedges with Shallots & Rosemary. See Recipe below.

• 2lb Potatoes (I used new potatoes)

• 6 Tbsp Olive Oil

• 2 Fresh Rosemary Sprigs

• 51/2 oz Baby Shallots

• 2 Garlic Cloves, Sliced

• Salt and Pepper

Preheat oven to 400F. Peel and cut in half. Put the potatoes in a large sauce pan of salted water an bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 min. Heat the oil in a large roasting pan on the stove. Drain the potatoes well and add to the roasting pan. Strip the leaves off of the Rosemary (I am using dried). Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 35 min turning twice during cooking. Add the garlic and shallots and roast for an additional 15 min until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

Have fun trying new recipes, I would love to hear about them, we are always looking for new things to introduce to the kiddos.

Change Equals Opportunity

I have not posted in some time, I have a ton of excuses, it boiled down to blogging was just about last on my to do list and I haven't been able to make it to the end of that list, until now. The new year brought more than just a chance for reflection and a time to set new goals. It was a life changing time for our family.

Until last week I was a full time mom who worked full time (not an easy task). Now I am a full time mom who works at home full time. While the decision was not mine, I along with others at the organization I worked at were down sized. Yes, reduction in force.

For many this situation could be extremely taxing, emotionally and financially. For us it is a change that will allow opportunity. Living Frugally has afforded us the freedom to choose our next step. We don't have to rush nor do we have to make dramatic changes to our lifestyle.

Don't get me wrong though we will be making changes. The first being moving blogging from the dreaded end of the to do list. Yes for those who read, I am back. I will continue to blog about frugal living and saving in style. However I think considering the recent unplanned change in our income I want to start sharing a bit more detail how we budget and plan for the unplanned. I am always compensating for the unknown.

I am looking forward to the rest of 2012 and what it has in store for us!