Cheesy Ranch Tater Tots~ Pinterest Test

This was a good one from Pinterest! Originally found here

These were a big hit!

Cheesy Ranch Tater Tots
1 bag frozen tater tots (or french fries)
Sour Cream Ranch Sauce
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup milk
Toppings
1 cup (or as much as you like) Shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup green onions
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook frozen tater tots according to package directions.
2. Spread 3/4 of the sour cream ranch sauce onto an oven safe serving platter. (I used a cookie sheet)
3. Arrange tots on top of the sauce.
4. Drizzle remaining sauce on the top, and sprinkle on the toppings.
5. Place under broiler for a few seconds to melt the cheese.
Serve immediately

Why am I blogging?

This is the question I have been asking myself lately. Usually I am not a touchy feely blogger, but today I am going to lay it out there. I haven't been posting much lately and think the reason is I have been doubting myself! Why blog, who reads it, does it really matter.......and the list goes on.  I have a lot going on in my life, so its not that I don't have anything to write about. Maybe I think other people do a better job writing and advocating and crafting and sharing their stories.

Do any of you ever get caught up in the stats page on blogger?  I was looking at that and it didn't help out with my motivation to write, my stats have dwindled and so has the desire to keep blogging. I don't want to quit, I really enjoy the "friendships" I have developed through blogging.  I keep telling myself, blog for those who are my real friends and social media friends that follow me and don't worry about the rest. I have read a few other bloggers and their advice on blogs is to write what you want, focus on the audience you want, and don't worry so much!

Maybe I haven't been cultivating my blogging relationships: not commenting on others posts and supporting them, reading theirs, and promoting others. So there is another challenge I am going to be working on more!

So hang in there with me and hopefully this is just a blue funk I am in!

Cowgirl Spirit

Ducky Dynasty's new Vegan Product

I hadn't really watched Duck Dynasty but after seeing this post at Crystal Cattle I think I will be watching the new season tonight!

I also enjoyed what Jimmy had to say about picking DD over Morrisey!

Hog Trough's Deep Fried Hot Dog-Wickenburg AZ

If you are ever traveling through Wickenburg, AZ and want to try some BBQ, that also has other fun menu items, the Hog Trough would be your place!

I like to try new things, not the kinda food you can get anywhere, so when I saw...The Original Hog Dog was DEEP FRIED I had to go with it. It seemed like something you would see Guy from Diners, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives trying. PLUS its wrapped in BACON!

It was really good, not greasy like I thought it might be. There waffle fries were pretty amazing too!

 

 

{Amazing} Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pie

I dont' think you can get better than a dessert that combines Peanut Butter and Chocolate. WAIT...you can, A quick and easy dessert that combines PB and Chocolate!
So here is that recipe:

Ingredients

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups of Whipped Cream
• ¾ cups mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter and cinnamon.
2. Firmly press mixture in to the bottom and up the sides of a 9″ pie pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
4. Set aside to cool.
5. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a hand held beater. Set aside.
6. Add whipped cream to peanut butter mixture, folding in gently. Just keep gently stirring! It will eventually mix together.
7. Gently stir in chocolate chips.
8. Spread peanut butter mixture over cooled crust. Allow to chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

 

Heels & Halters~ Fashion Friday

This past Saturday we went to a benefit gala, we actually were able to enjoy ourselves since the heifer we were watching calved the night before(another post on that later). I just knew we were going to have to leave every few hours to go and check during the gala :)

Any way, back to the fashion part. I was pretty excited to be able to dress up and wear one of those cute little prom-ish dresses (that I never have a place to wear them to). So, I dress up, spend almost an hour on my hair, and put on my NEW stinkin cute heels....then hopped in the truck, looked down and this is what I see >>>>>

 

>>>>> Heels, calf bottle, Coach wristlet, ad for vaccines, fun & funky heels and halters!

 

He looked over as I was taking a picture, and asked what the heck I was doing?!

I told him "Just look, we might be country but we can still be classy!" 

 I wouldn't change it for the world!