Sesame Ginger Pork Tenderloin Recipe

One of my family's favorite basics, modified from many trial and error moments. Great with wide variety of side dishes. Serves 3-4 depending on how many teenage boys are involved.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce

• 1¼ pounds boneless (or bone-in chops good, too) pork tenderloin chops
  

Marinate pork in above ingredients for at least 1 hour (while refrigerated). Better if 8 hours, but who has time for all that? These are really good grilled but also nice when seared in cast iron skillet, then baked in 375 degree oven until temperature reading of 160-165. Works well with a whole tenderloin as well.

yum!

Crocheted Fingerless Gloves

I decided to try this pattern for fingerless gloves, or wrist warmers:

http://tinyurl.com/yh82jmf

I think they turned out very pretty! The only problem I encountered is that somehow I ended up with one longer than the other. I haven't quite worked out the whole issue of gauge yet. I don't really understand completely how to check your gauge, so I wing it. And end up with different length gloves. But, still lovely and very wearable in my opinion. Maybe I'll make a matching hat and work on learning to crochet in rounds (eek!).

Roxy Loves Boomer's Biscuits

I'm always looking for good treats for the dog that are good for her, too. She has digestion issues with wheat and corn, so I feed her a good, natural dog food that is free of those, and don't want to mess up her system with treats. So many of the dog treats readily available out there have either corn, wheat, or both. ugh! Sometimes I just give her small chunks of apple because she is crazy about apples. But I also like having easy to grab treats around for her, and it helps reinforce training and good behaviors. I happened to find Boomer's Biscuits on Etsy and found a good match.

From BoomersBiscuits:

We know that dogs may have food allergies. Three of the most common food allergies for dogs are wheat, corn and soy. Because of this, we do not include any of these ingredients in our dog treats. Instead, we use alternative flours such as organic oat flour and organic brown rice flour in all of our dog treats. Plus we don't add any sugar or butter to our treats. All sweetness is from natural ingredients such as molasses, natural applesauce or carob chips (a dog-safe chocolate alternative).
At "Boomer's Biscuits", we like to do what we can to help save the earth. Our packaging boxes are 100% recycled! The ribbon we use is also 100% recycled (70% post consumer waste and 30% post industrial scrap). And instead of using styrofoam peanuts for shipping, we use shredded newspapers.

So, in addition to great treats, they are packaged in super easy to recycle boxes. And they have Apple Pie Bites! Apples! Roxy is crazy about them. And actually, they smell so good I had to try a crumb. Tasty indeed! :) You can find Boomer's Biscuits at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BoomersBiscuits

Fleece Neckwarmer or Scarf Tutorial

I am totally going to make one of these!

luvinthemommyhood

More New Soaps for Fall

In addition to Cuppa Chai, the Soap Rehab Fall line includes Hot Apple Cider and Punk'in Pie! All some of my favorite scents of fall that I hope you, too, will enjoy.

Frugal Life Project: DIY: Metallic Pumpkins!

These are fantastic!!

Frugal Life Project: DIY: Metallic Pumpkins!

DIY: Metallic Pumpkins!
Cheap, dollar store pumpkins...


transformed into stylish, metallic pumpkins!

What do you get when when you take cheap, orange pumpkins and give them a fresh coat of paint? You get fun, stylish and totally cool fall decor! I got various pumpkin shapes from the Dollar Tree and sprayed them with metallic silver paint (around $2 at Walmart). They end up looking like something you'd buy at Pottery Barn - very modern and chic!

Etsy Twitter Team: Wonderland wedding

Etsy Twitter Team: Wonderland wedding
Wonderland wedding










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Shown here is a Small Organza and Satin Garter - Great for Throwing
Enter the code "ETTLOVE" and receive free shipping for sales $50 and over within the United States and over $100 everywhere else.

Custom orders are welcomed--let me help you with your special day!

Wonderland Weddings

Etsy Twitter Team Celebrates Weddings!

*WHO: Etsy Twitter Team

*WHAT: WONDERLAND WEDDINGS - A NINE DAY EVENT

*WHEN: OCTOBER 1 – OCTOBER 9

*WHERE: http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/

*WHY: Because there’s love in the air! Great deals and offers on unique,
handcrafted finds that will make your fall or winter wedding memorable.

The Etsy Twitter Team (the authority on Twitter for all things handmade)
invites you to the wedding. Starting October 1 and running thru October 9,
team members will be offering a dazzling display of items that will make
your special day memorable.

Planning a wedding can make you crazy with all the activity that surrounds
it. It’s hard enough to find a dress and a caterer and a band, never mind
thinking about the little extras that make the event fun and memorable. The
Etsy Twitter Team is creating this event for the bride-to-be so she can find
unique items in one place. Our wedding gift to the bride will be great
specials and discounts that will make it easier on her wedding budget.

From October 1 thru October 4, Fall weddings will be featured. A splendid
display of all the Autumn colors will make for a beautiful wedding. Items
for themed weddings - Halloween, Victorian, Goth, and Southern Bell will add
to the fun.

From October 5 thru October 9, Winter weddings are in season - snow white,
sparkling blue ice, warm reds, Christmas and New Year’s. Come and see how
the Etsy Twitter Team can help you have a magical celebration.

Visit the Team’s page at
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