RAIN!!!!

 Do you know how long it has been that we have enjoyed a 4-day rain? A very long time. The weather people told us it was coming, saying the finished total could be as much as 5 inches. It started in earnest yesterday. The pitter-patter of raindrops on our awnings reminds you to grab your raincoat if going out. It is very much needed. Not sure if it will be enough to drop the water restrictions. Oh, did I forget to tell you about the water restrictions for Hidalgo County Texas? Washing houses and driveways is prohibited. There are 3 pages of rules about water due to drought conditions. We are on day two of rain and rain is predicted for the next three days! We need it.

Coming to a Conclusion!

 I have come to the conclusion I get triple the exercise in South Texas as I do in Iowa. Now I am well aware that it doesn't need to be that way but it comes in a way in Texas that you do not realize it until you crash!

Yesterday we went to Mexico, needing a few items such as Gingivitis mouthwash, Volfenac and a zpac. No, neither of us are sick.  We try to keep one on hand. When we go to Hectors it becomes a two-mile walk. Before going, Renie and I had done our walk. And if you work in playing some pool you can see how you could rack up miles.

The main question we get from telling anyone we went to Mexico is "How is it in Mexico, specifically Nuevo Progreso Mexico?" It is fine! They have spruced things up so it looks much cleaner and they have pushed venders down the street a way so it isn't nearly as crowded getting started down the street as it used to be. Butch got his teeth cleaned ($40). As a general rule, everything costs more than it used to and that is because of the Peso/Dollar relationship. For instance, we had lunch at Jessica's and it was $5 in the past and $7 now. That shouldn't be much of a surprise to anyone. It was still delicious!

We came home and took a nap!

Turkey for Two

Every November I post the Turkey for Two recipe because sometimes you may find it handy for different or unforeseen reasons. The past few years I have been unable to find my preferred Butterball turkey roast with white AND darkmeat in the RGV. Yesterday I checked it out in HEB off of Veterans and was very surprised to find it! I bought two.

Read the label carefully and you will see the very important to me (White and Dark meat) Enjoy!!

Turkey for Two
Did you have a meal with friends and family on the holiday and miss all the turkey and dressing leftovers at your house? Or there are just the two of you and you do not want to cook a big ol' turkey for two people. I discovered an easy way to have it all. 

Grease the sides of your crockpot or use one of those nifty slow cooker liners ( I swear by the liners). Place a small package of dry stuffing mix in the bottom. Sprinkle with a 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth. Slice onion and dice a celery stalk and layer on top of stuffing. Place a thawed Butterball 3 pound turkey roast (found in your grocer's freezer) on top of celery and onion. Cook on low all day or high for 4-5 hours and you have the best of both worlds. A scrumptious turkey dinner for two with some for leftovers if you are moderate eaters.