Still here and having loads of fun

Thought I would pop on quickly and give a very brief update. School is going great so far (about 2 weeks ahead of the game now) and having my mom and sister here is so great. We've been shopping until we've dropped, exploring our city and just enjoying spending time together. There's also been some big changes at work with staffing and possibly one coming up regarding staff meals. I'll be sure to write about those soon. Oh, and last night my mom, sister and I scored big at our local mall having a fashion giveaway. Will be sure to post about that as well too.

Also updated my 101 in 1001.

My mom's here!!!!

So excited my mom is here today! I'm so happy that she gets to see our new home and we can spend the next 3 weeks sightseeing, shopping and spending time together.

Remembering 9/11

In memory of all those who saved lives and lost their lives today my blog will remain silent in remembrance.

Triple Chocolate Oreo Cookie Balls

I found this recipe while looking for something simple to make at work. The ingredient list is super simple, and while the recipe is a little time consuming, the finished product is oh so delicious and decadent. It's definitly going into my recipe file for Christmas.

What You Need:

1/2 cup cold milk

1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding

36 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups)

1-1/2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (12 squares), melted

1 square melted Baker's White chocolate

 

Make it:

- STIR milk and pudding mix in medium bowl with large spoon just until moistened. Immediately stir in cookie crumbs; mix well.

- SHAPE into 42 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min. Dip in semi-sweet chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan.
- REFRIGERATE 20 min. or until firm. Drizzle with white chocolate; refrigerate 10 min. or until firm.

My tips:

- I use a food processor to finely crush the oreo crumbs
- The smaller the better these balls, they are quite decadent and fairly rich
- You can use vanilla pudding and golden oreos instead of chocolate oreos and chocolate pudding
- Use flavorings to add flavor to the chocolate. I use peppermint to give the balls a minty flavor sometimes (Then color the white chocolate green to drizzle on the top)    

Back to school

Today is the first day back to school for all the students around here. Please use caution when driving through school zones. Watch your speed, and keep an eye out at crosswalks and the roadways for excited kids.

I myself, will be starting my online course tomorrow and my baby brother will be entering the world of university.

Wishing everyone a fun filled, safe, happy and successful year ahead, whether they are just starting their school career, going to be graduating or walking up the steps of university.

Saanich Fair

Every year for the past couple of years, DH and I attend the local Saanich Fair. There is a market, food stands, rides, games, produce, flowers, animals, and competitions for the best, heaviest, most unique, etc flowers, produce, wine, beer and baked goods. When fair time came around this year we were excited to attend.

Unfortunately we were quite disappointed with the fair this year. We arrived 2 hrs prior to closing and were excited to visit the market and exhibits only to find out it was pretty much shut down as we were arriving (and we still paid full price admission). We decided to head over to the games and even many of the games were shut down. We made the most of what was available to see. We looked at all the different animals and enjoyed seeing the different produce that had been grown and won prizes. We even indulged in our favorite fair treat, langosh. Thankfully, it was delicious as always.

It's September

Another month has come and gone, and we are slowly winding the corner to fall now that September has started. It's hard to believe that Labor day long weekend is half over already and kids will be back to school tuesday. Hubs has been slowly getting over whatever bug he's picked up (poor guy has had it for over 2 weeks now), but not after a trip to emergency yesterday morning (thank god, all was clear on his chest xray). My mom gets here in 11 days!! I can't wait. We pretty much have the house organized and cleaned up. Just a few last minute things, and a really good cleaning just before she gets here.

The Saanich fair is on till tomorrow evening and unfortunately its looking like Hubs and I wont be going this year. Hubs works all day tomorrow and I'm not sure I want him out and about too much today.