Cooking Southern: Pimiento Cheese

I will be the first to admit that I never liked pimento cheese because it kind of scared me a little. I know that is crazy but, I think it was because I never really knew what was in it until a few years ago. Now knowing what goes in it is partly why I chose it as the first recipe from the cookbook ( I have a deep love affair with cheese). With this recipe I made it to my liking so the amount that I gave is what I used.

Pimiento Cheese

  

1- 4oz jar diced Pimientos, drained
1-8oz bag Sharp cheddar
1-8oz bag Pepper jack
1 & 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. grated onion (I used ground onion powder)
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper



 side note:
 -the book says to grate two 8oz blocks of cheddar. I subbed the extra sharp called for in the book with the jack to give it an extra kick
-1/4 tsp. of paprika (sprinkled on top)

 

Instructions

1) Drain the pimientos juice from jar.

2) Empty both bag of cheese in a bowl together.

3) Add the 1 & 1/2 of mayo to the cheese mixture. 

4) Add pimientos to the cheese/mayo mixture. Stir together.

5) Stir in the next three ingredients into the bowl. Mix thoroughly.

 

Overall, this was really easy to make. You just have to have about 10 minutes free to make it. Also, I made a grilled cheese sandwich with it what I had leftover.

 

That's it for now. Until next time, Laters!!!!!

 

 

 



Accessories:Forever 21

Hi all, since it is getting cold outside here in the AL (depending on the day since yesterday it was 62) I thought it would be a great idea to show some of the accessories i.e. scarves and hats that I recently purchased.

Forever 21 is one of my go-to for accessories without spending a ridiculous amount on them. I will be the first to admit that I love scarves. I mean I love them ALOT. There is a combination of men and women accessories listed below. Here are some of the ones that I bought and others that I am probably going to get/ borrow:

Tartan Plaid Scarf







 

Check Plaid Fringe Scarf

These are actually on sale right now for $5

 

 

Woven Plaid Scarf



 

 



 Waffle Knit Fold-Over Beanie

 

 

I also bought two wool berets in store (they are not available on the website). If you are into plaid/tartans, there are some more scarves available. There are a variety of hats available, but they are currently wait-listed:

 

 Tasseled Tartan Plaid Scarf

 

Frayed Plaid Scarf

 

Chained Wool Fedora

 

Marled Knit Beanie

 

Stretch Knit Beanie

 

I hope everyone has a great Monday. Until next time, Laters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Cooking Challenge

Happy New Year, everyone. Starting this month, I am adding a new section to my blog. I have always loved to cook so I decided to display some of my cooking skills. With that being said, the new section is going to surround around me cooking different recipes from the Southern Living cookbook: Southern Living's 1001 ways to cook Southern.
 

 

You can purchase this for $34.95 at Barnes and Noble but I bought mine for $20.00 at Books A Million. You can get the book for even less online for $17.47 (with a club membership card). To make the BAM deal sweeter, they included 6 issues of Southern Living Magazine for free.

 

I am going to be posting pictures and the recipes for each of the recipes I complete as well as some other recipes from there and other cookbooks on here. I have made 6 so far and it going well. Also, this is an excuse to use one of my new toys:

 

my new Kitchen Aid Mixer

 I technically only paid $199.98 plus tax for it after Sam's club took $50 off in store (making it $249.98) and then a $50 mail-in rebate. Kohl's and Sam's both have the one I bought for $299 (which is a deal if you know how much these mixers usually cost).

 

 

And my adult-size Hamilton Beach Food Processor

I still had the $10 one that I bought at Target from when I got my first Undergrad degree. I like using this one because you can process all the items in one swoop instead of have to stop, empty it out and reload the bowl. FYI: even though they say it is online only, my mom bought this at one of the Kohl's in our area.

 

 

I am super excited to share with all of you what I am cooking and how the recipes turn out. Until next time, Laters.....

 



A change is coming............

Hello all those in blog land,
    
     I really am the worse at blogging ever. I said it was time for a change and that is taking place in the next couple of weeks. The first thing that you will notice is that I changed the name of my blog to On The Dime. I think that is pretty accurate of how I have lived much of my young adult to somewhat "adult" life: On The Dime. I will be writing more about ways to save money in all aspect of life (which is what I have always done).
  
     I also made some changes in my life such as quitting one of my jobs....... It needed to be done a long time ago but I finally grew a pair and did it. Another thing that you will see more of on the blog also is healthy eating and exercise tips since I have developed high blood pressure because I have been so stressed out since I last wrote in August.

     I am excited about all the new changes that are going to take place and it is kind of fitting since the year is about to end. This year was an interesting one for me to say the least and this is the start of something new and I am stoked about it all.

Everyone have a great Thursday and until next time, Later.

What happening, people

Hey Again!!! I am definitely alive. Just super busy. I am taking 18 hours this semester. The only plus side to that is most of them are nutrition classes and I am learning a lot of things already. I have to find a new job since the spa I work at is closing (kinda saw that coming). I am completely out of commission for the long Labor Day weekend since I go my top two wisdom teeth out today. It would have to happen the weekend when football season starts. Any who, everyone have a great Labor Day weekend, eat enough dips, wings, and tasty food for me, and have enough too much ridiculous fun for me. I mean, when you are drinking your beers and yelling at the tv after you team doesn't play any defense (hint South Carolina. Don't get me started on that game, please.) think of me and have another.

Oh, and I for sure know how I am going to redo my blog now so, its going to reflect my personality and style more and I for one am super excited.

Until next time, Laters..........

Recent Buy: Shoes

In July, I decided that I needed to be an adult somewhat and buy some flats. I usually have a tough time finding shoes since I have big large feet ( I wear an 11/12 depending on the shoe). A couple of weeks ago I received an email from Victoria's Secret where they were offering free shipping on purchases over $25. Anyone who knows me that I can not turn down two things: food and a deal.

 

  

  I ended up buying four pairs of shoes:

VS Collection Double Ankle-strap Sandal





 

VS Collection Ankle-strap Wedge Espadrille





VS Collection VS Loafer

 

The second pair of loafers I bought were actually the Leopard Haircalf  ones but I think they are almost sold out of them now. Everything looked exactly like it did online as it did when I received the physical item.  One thing I can say about Victoria's Secret is that when you order items online, unless they are backed ordered you will get them extremely fast. I ordered my shoes on a Sunday

and received them that Wednesday.

That is it for now. I hope everyone has a good rest of your day and until next time, Laters....




 

Time for a change for real this time

Thanks to my Human Anatomy class this Summer and life i.e. work getting in the way, my blogging (or lack thereof) has fallen into the gutter. Since I have a week and a half off before the Fall semester starts I am for real going to revamp my blog and probably change the name as well, for real this time. It will be changing over the next couple of weeks bit by bit to fit who I am now. The url will still be the same until I stop being lazy and change it. With that being said, I hope everyone has had a great summer and until next time: Laters........