I'll try to keep today's post brief, so I can get it done before my computer crashes again! Yeah, the fancy new PC we got 6 months ago is turning out to be sort of a lemon. A few weeks ago it crashed completely and Tony was on the phone with Dell customer service for FIVE HOURS as they determined that we had some sort of virus, because the anti-virus software they sold us with our computer was the wrong one. After "fixing" the problem, it started happening again a couple days ago. Some mornings I can turn on the computer and use it for an hour but then it will crash again. They are supposed to be mailing us some new software and we will probably have to wipe everything and start over. My mother-in-law bought the same model at the same time we got ours, and is having the same problems. Ugh. One lesson I've learned is that the newest version of something is not always the best! Luckily, I already knew another important lesson: always back up your files! I have thousands of pictures of my little family double-backed-up because I am that paranoid.
These guys right here, they are my life. I love documenting our life together and couldn't stand to lose those images.
We cooked out last night, and I made some jalapeno poppers. Some of them lost their little "hats" in the grilling process, but the cheese stayed inside where it belonged, so I was happy. For the filling I used Wayfare Foods' We Can't Say It's Cheese, hickory cheddar flavor.
I made a raspberry-lime dipping sauce by simply thinning out raspberry jam with lime juice until it reached a saucelike consistency. Tony and I were once served jalapeno poppers with a strawberry dipping sauce at a Mexican restaurant, and we loved the way that the fruity sweetness both complements and lessens the heat from the peppers.
We also grilled veggie burgers, and I baked some sweet potato fries. I usually make my own fries, but this time I used the Alexia frozen fries. They're really good. It's hard to get my homemade fries this crispy, so I'll probably buy the Alexia ones from now on, and deal with the crushing blow to my ego that comes with not making something from scratch (kidding...sort of!)
Hope to be back soon with regular posts after we get our technology back in line. Have a good week!
Sorry your computer is a mess. We keep all of our photos on an external hard drive because we've had such terrible luck with computers!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've been eating well though!
The Dells gave my husband so much grief over the years that he finally came over to my side and got a Mac. So far so good, and it's been two years.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had your photos backed up. We had our Mac crash within the first year and I am now fanatical about backing up. Those pictures are too valuable to lose!
ReplyDeleteI hope the computer stuff works itself out soon - it's pretty frustrating. I'm having some problems with mine lately too and you're right - I should back this stuff up.
ReplyDeleteThat stinks that you're having so many computer problems. I know how frustrating that is! I have our photos double backed up, too, because like you, I'd be heartbroken if I lost them.
ReplyDeleteThe berry sauce with the poppers sounds so good. What a great combo!
That looks like such a perfect dinner - I love the idea of BBQed poppers, I've only ever had deep fried. And that burger and chips looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the computer. That can be maddening! Your kids are too darn cute. What temp do you use to roast your fries? I only ask because my own homemade fries were always soggy until I upped the temp to 450! You have to watch carefully though, because they will burn quickly. Also, no pyrex pans at that temp. I have shattered one this way. (No injuries, thank goodness)
ReplyDeleteI backed up my files on a backup hard drive after my boyfriend's sister lost all her files! I have a mac, though, and supposedly there are no viruses for these computers... I hope yours get back to working soon! Life without a computer is awful! :( the poppers look sooo good :)
ReplyDeleteHope your tech issues are going okay! I've been meaning to try Wayfare Foods, that is an awesome method of stuffing peppers- and I really dig how you made the raspberry-lime sauce. I'm going to be dreaming of that flavor combination every night until I make it! ;) <3
ReplyDeleteI'm curious if I could eat those poppers - because they look so good. And that's a great idea to stuff them with that cheese spread. I've never been able to eat jalapenos, but I'm definitely more of a spicy girl than I used to be.
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