Tartan Tastes in Texas

Scottish recipes - Potted Hough

2014-11-15T11:36:00.000-06:00

Potted Hough

Scottish potted hough or potted meat

Oh my goodness

Potted hough

Potted what? you say

Well to put it simply it's potted meat

Hough us actually the meat and bone from the shin or leg of a cow, boiled in water until it reduces and becomes tender, with oodles of black pepper added, then it's left to cool to make a potted meat and jelly which is served cold

Delicious

It is usually served over Christmas and New year in Scotland

Hough is a food that I remember fondly from my childhood like so many of the recipes on here

My gran used to make it, she was the queen of making hough but she didn't think so, she though her mother was the expert. Then my own mum took over the hough making role and she always felt my gran made it better.... Now it's my turn to make it here in Texas - with my mum only a phone call away if I have questions (Hi mum )

I remember going into my Gran's kitchen at new year and seeing all the different bowls and containers and dishes with the potted meat sitting cooling and setting, it was a sight to see

It would be spread cold on toast or oat cakes or crackers - with even more pepper added on top if you liked it that way

The first hurdle here in Texas was to find a beef hock or shin or leg meat, most supermarkets have done away with proper butcher counters so I needed a market or a store with a butcher present

I found Beef shank steaks with the bone in at one of my local supermarkets here in Texas. HEB had them, I was excited !

Beef shank

I took them home and immediately called my mum to show her

So here is what I did to make the Potted Hough

You will need

2-3lbs of Beef Shank with the bone (or just ask your butcher for a hough bone if you live in Scotland)
Salt
Pepper (oodles and oodles of pepper)
water

First remove the meat from the bone and cut into cubes or chunks

beef shank

Place meat, bones and tons of pepper into a large pot and cover with water (you can never add too much pepper - the pepperier the better)

beef shank and bones

beef and bones

Bring to boil and keep simmering for 3 hours

Keep an eye on the meat and water mixture, keep topping up with boiled water as needed, making sure you keep the meat and bones covered with water

beef

Once the meat is tender and soft, check the liquid mixture to see if it will set. (It will set and turn to jelly later if the mixture is a little sticky when manipulated between you thumb and fore finger)

Once ready, break up the meat with a fork, while still on the liquid, pour into containers or ramekins

potted meat

potted hough

Place in the fridge to chill and set for around 2 hours

Enjoy

Serve by spreading cold on oatcakes, crackers or warm toast

Potted hough cannot be placed in the freezer for later, so you and your guests will need to eat the whole batch, it will keep fresh in the fridge for around 5 days

Potted Hough

Scottish potted hough

For me, this truly is a childhood dish filled with great memories of great people

The taste and texture just takes me back to Scotland and New Year like many things on this blog

So get organised and make this for Christmas or New Year this year and make great memories or keep a great tradition alive

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk37)

2014-09-14T16:34:00.003-05:00

Hey, hey fellow followers of Scottish cuisine

How are you all this week?

Can you believe it's less than a week before the Scottish referendum where the people of Scotland can vote for Independence from the UK.

Unfortunately I cannot vote as I am a Scot living abroad here in Texas but I have been watching this whole thing unfold like the rest of the world, whatever your views I hope you support Scotland in whatever lies ahead for this great country and it's wonderful people (Hi mum and dad)

So, this week I have been busy again with many things and not cooking as much .... more recipes coming soon but in the meantime enjoy this weeks "From Where I Stand" photos

Day 250/365 - Enjoying a cider on this Sunday evening - it's been a while since I had cider, it was refreshing

Day 251/365 - Abs routine in Jazzercise - Hello Big blue balls

Day 252/365 - My boy joined Cub Scouts this evening at a rally at his school, he is so excited

Day 253/365 - Houston Texans curb in my neighbourhood, I still don't understand the game of Football but this expat is trying - Go Texans

Day 254/365 - It really does appear to be mushroom season around here, here are some on my neighbours lawn

Day 255/365 - Tomato and basil soup for lunch, thank you pinterest

Day 256/365 - Decorating for my favourtie season.... I love changing my decor with the changing seasons

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk36)

2014-09-07T13:01:00.003-05:00

Hey fellow Tartan tasters, how are you all doing this week?

I have been getting back into my groove since school started last week for Sir Scoff's-A-lot

It has been a busy mix of getting things done and taking time to enjoy the moments, that's what its all about after all, right?

Here is my weekly round up of "From Where I Stand" - one photo a day

Enjoy

Day 243/365 - my little artist and his life sized chalk drawing of himself on the driveway

Day 244/365 - Pomegranates from our tree in the fruit garden out back

Day 245/365 - Papa Murphy's pizza for dinner tonight - this beauty is the Cowboy

Day 246/365 - Our box turtle friend is back, he was making a quick pace across the lawn this afternoon, he hid when I walked up to him for the photo

Day 247/365 - This mushroom on our lawn is out of control, eww !

Day 248/365 - Making lunch and this face is watching my every move

Day 249/365 - Dinner on the grill tonight Texas style

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk35)

2014-08-31T11:24:00.000-05:00

Woah, what a week, my boy started 2nd grade and we had a small emergency with Mr TT, but all is well with him and we are thankful for our minds being at ease

here is my week in feet.....

Day 236/365 - my sleeping boy the night before school

Day 237/365 - first day of school, and the house is quiet again

Day 238/365 - Day 2 of school for my boy, he is getting big

Day 239/365 - an unexpected visit to the hospital

Day 240/365 - Starbucks makes everything better

Day 241/365 - a road to somewhere? the map rug in my boy's room

Day 242/365 - me and my boy feeding Rhino the hamster some Hamster sized pizza, do you like the paper knife and fork ?

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk34)

2014-08-31T11:13:00.002-05:00

Hi week 34 already. phew

Where have me feet taken me, take a look.....

Day 229/365 - Sunday morning at the driving range

Day 230/365 - Hubby at the gym, here is my exercise for the evening, lift and repeat

Day 231/365 - My boy made this cute heart on the rug this morning

Day 232/365 - apparently this is me, do you see the long flowy locks and the red lips lol

Day 233/365 - Walkies with Buster, its way too hot in Texas for the long walks, we are keeping these short for now

Day 234/365 - a family game of Jenga

Day 235/365 - Pedicures with friends, nothing better

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk33)

2014-08-18T13:35:00.003-05:00

Hi Lovely's

Here is my Week of places I have stood and found myself here in Texas

Yes i am back into the swing of things here in Texas and this week has been a busy week, what with back to School shopping, birthday shopping for my soon to be 40 year old Sister (shhh don't tell her I told you) and an anniversary for Mr Tartan tastes and myself (21 years married this week, surely that deserves a large Margarita and some fabulous Tex Mex, yes that's how celebrated and it was good)

So without further Ado, here is this weeks installment of "From Where I Stand" my week in feet photos

Day 222/365 - A bucket of balls, we had a family trip to the golf range this morning

Day 223/365 - Fresh Pineapple, Chicken and jalapeno for dinner (yum)

Day 224/365 - the pretty floor in my Doctors office today - check up time

Day 225/365 - a trip to Tiffany & Co to do some special birthday shopping for someone special

Day 226/365 - Happy anniversary to Mr Tartan Tastes - 21 years married today

Day 227/365 - School is still out, so what is better than a relaxing morning, playing and watching TV (my little multitasker)

Day 228/365 - a much need fresh pedicure

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk28-32)

2014-08-09T16:36:00.001-05:00

I'm here, I'm back

I have had a wonderful break with family and friends in Scotland and I am so glad you have all had patience with me as I took time to relax and enjoy spending every minute with people I care about and love

It has been 3 years since I was last in Scotland and 3 years since I last saw many of those wonderful people and faces

So thank you for sticking around and waiting on me

Here is my last 5 weeks shrunken down
"From where I Stand"

(wk28) This is the week my boy and I hopped on a plane and he got to see Scotland for the 3rd time in his life, this time he will remember more and retain it - I am excited

British Pounds

Waiting on our flight to Scotland

There's no place like home

(wk29/30) Spending fun times with family and friends - our weeks without Mr Tartan Tastes

Family BBQ

Family fun at Callander Park, Falkirk

Family outing to Anstruther, Fife

(wk31) Mr Tartan Tastes joining us finally this week, the family fun continues

Dinner with friends

Crazy golf with family

The Floral Clock in Princes Street gardens, Edinburgh

(wk32) Our final week, we shopped for goodies to stash in our suitcase and had the best time ever

Fun in the park with Family

Expat shopping for Scottish goodies

My 2 homes - Texas and Scotland

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk27)

2014-07-05T16:00:00.000-05:00

So this is my last full week in Texas for a while.... Next week I will be heading to Scotland for the next four weeks, I am so excited

I get to visit family and friends and take in the Scottish culture that I miss so terribly while over here in Texas.

I will eat my weight in great Scottish foods that I have missed so much and I am hoping to get cooking in my Mums kitchen and bring you some recipes along the way

For now here is my weekly update of where I have been this week, all through the eyes of my feet

Day 180/365 - Outside the changing rooms waiting on Hubby trying on some clothes for our holiday to Scotland, its a role reversal right here

Day 181/365 - I love Library Monday's with my boy, it looks quiet in here but it's not, the line for going to the Children's exhibit is to my right and its enormous and noisy

Day 182/365 - This is how Buster begs for some of my evening snack - Please Mum

Day 183/365 - Shopping in World Market with my boy today, looking for souvenirs for family back in Scotland

Day 184/365 - Collecting tickets at Chuck-E-Cheese's with my boy, he loves this place

Day 185/365 - 4th of July today. Happy Independence day America. Hubby worked in the morning and then this is how the rest of our day looked. Ribs, corn, cupcakes and pool time followed by our own fireworks display in the street

Day 186 - Chillin' again by the pool having lunch with my side kick, it was like this then the clouds changed and it has been a down pour all afternoon - Texas weather at it's best

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk26)

2014-06-28T15:38:00.004-05:00

Hello, my Tartan Taste peeps

I have another installment of "From where I stand" to share with you again this week

It has been a fun week, filled with typical Summer activities

In Texas our weather has been mixed again, a lot of sun but plenty of rain thrown in for good measure, the grass and plants love it and we cool down a bit, so it's all good

Day 173/365 - Chillin' watching the World Cup with Hubby

Day 174/365 - At the local library with my boy today for more summer reading

Day 175/365 - ripples in the puddle, it rained today

Day 176/365 - our little neighbors had a lemonade stand, we couldn't refuse some homemade lemonade

Day 177/365 - This is the neighbor's Hamster, Lucky, we are currently babysitting her, so for now we have two hamsters in the house

Day 178/365 - My favourite kind of shopping - Shoe shopping - and DSW is the best !

Day 179/365 - a trip to the store today and we got ourselves some watermelon, the perfect snack for summer, yum !

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk25)

2014-06-21T14:40:00.002-05:00

Week 25, who knew I would still be doing this great 365 project at week 25

I didn't

It's been fun and I am enjoying thinking about where I am each day, what I am actually doing, and not just the big things, but the little things

We are in the middle of a full on Summer Break here in Texas, the sun is shining and the temps have gotten hotter, a big difference from Scotland that's for sure

Did I tell you we will be in Scotland soon?

I am so excited....

But for now here are my 7 photos this week "From Where I Stand"

Day 166/365 - Made Sausage Rolls from scratch for Father's day since we can't readily get them here in Texas

Day 167/365 - Shopping for fruit, bread and milk with my boy today, he loves the kid sized shopping carts in our local Kroger

Day 168/365 - Playing bayblades with my boy, he loves the new stadium he bought with his tooth fairy money

Day 169/365 - Tech family - a family that plays together stays together :)

Day 170/365 - Enjoying the pretty tropical flowers in my Texas yard today, it was another scorching day

Day 171/365 - Stocking up on a few British items at the local store in Texas, I will soon be shopping in a British supermarket and dying over all the goodies, not long now until our trip back to Scotland

Day 172/365 - Donut and kolache for breakfast this morning, instead of going to Jazzercise, ooops !

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk24)

2014-06-14T15:11:00.000-05:00

Week 24 From Where I Stand

This week has been the first full week of Summer for myself and my boy (poor Hubby is still working hard)

No School, no early rises, no waiting on the school bus

We were ready for a change

and so begins the long summer here in Texas

Let's see where I have been this week

Day 159/365 - Houston we have a clean pool - finally getting to dip my feet in our pool again is bliss

Day 160/365 - A trip to the library with my boy today, means plenty of reading this week

Day 161/365 - Shredding day, spending my day tidying paperwork and sorting and shredding

Day 162/365 - A trip to the movies with my boy this morning, I love the local Free Summer Movies program, and they have good ones this year

Day 163/365 - Relaxing poolside as my boy splashes and swims and plays, ahhhhh !

Day 164/365 - Visiting a friend today, here is her adorable Westie Missy

Day 165/365 - I made Chocolate Mice today, a blast from the past and something I miss from Scotland

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Scottish recipes - Chocolate Mice

2014-06-14T15:04:00.003-05:00

Scottish Chocolate Mice

If you are Scottish and around my age (em, no I will not divulge, only to say I am a child of the 70s and 80s) then you will remember 10p mix ups.

mix up

A great little tray of sweeties, in every corner shop, where you could pick items for 1p or even a half pence each, the shop keeper would pop the goodies into a paper poke (bag) as you and your friends hummed and hawed over what sweeties to choose for your shiny 10p

Usually in that 10p mix up was a chocolate mouse or two

Origin of pic

So today I decided to recreate the wonderful chocolate mouse of my childhood, as we can't get them here in sunny Texas

Chocolate mice are either made of white chocolate, milk chocolate or strawberry pink chocolate, the pink ones were more rare and most defiantly my favourite

But today i just made white chocolate and milk chocolate mice

I found this wonderful silicone mould online on eBay

Silicone mice moulds

These can be used to make sugar mice too, watch this space for that recipe

So it's really simple

You will need

One silicone mouse mould
Melting chocolate of your choice

First melt the chocolate as per the directions on the package (I used the microwave for quick ease)

White chocolate

Melted white chocolate

Next fill the moulds with the melted chocolate

Chocolate mice moulds

Place in the freezer for about 5 mins

Once set, simply peel away the mold and pop out your prefect chocolate mice

Now go and eat and enjoy

Perfect with a great cup of Scottish tea

Scottish Chocolate Mice

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk23)

2014-06-07T14:14:00.000-05:00

Hey my lovelies out there

Here is another installment of "From Where I stand"

Follow my feet for 365 days to see where they will carry me

I can't believe we are well into June now

Here in Texas school finished for my 7 year old

Now the 3 of us are looking forward to a long summer split with a visit to Scotland in July

For now let's see this weeks feet photos

Day 152/365 - Doing laundry in my Texas sized washer and dryer is a dream, even after 12 years I am still amazed by their size and capacity

Day 153/365 - Family jigsaw puzzle this week, it has been fun just walking by and putting in a few pieces here and there

Day 154/365 - Food shopping with my boy and he spies this "face" on the floor in the grocery store #iseefaces

Day 155/365 - I love this gift I received this week as a thank you for helping out a much deserved teacher - it's already been put to good use

Day 156/365 - at the dentist for my half yearly check up and clean, I love the dentist, its relaxing and I love how my teeth feel when I leave, come on I cant be the only one

Day 157/365 - Fuzzy peach, it was so sweet and delicious, I love fruit

Day 158/365 - it's a perfect day for watermelon, sunny, hot and humid.

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk22)

2014-05-31T13:35:00.001-05:00

I am loving this 365 Project, From where I stand

and each week keeps getting faster and faster

really? we are on week 22 already? wow!

Here is a peek at my life this week

Day 145/365 - Sunday was Memorial Day Sunday, a time to reflect on all who have fought for our freedom and to BBQ and eat Crawfish apparently - this was our 3rd pool party invite of the weekend

Day 146/365 - Buster our Boston Terrier, hanging in the kitchen on this stormy Memorial Day, his eyes are saying "whatcha doing"?

Day 147/365 - Tuesday and it hasn't stopped raining for over 24 hours, heavy Texas rain, my grass is flooded and marshy

Day 148/365 - Texas Chocolate Sheet cake for breakfast with my neighbors, yes please

Day 149/365 - Hello ! How do you like my green pool after all the rain we have had here in Texas

Day 150/365 - In the building where I jazzercise, there is a Ballroom that puts out a red carpet when they are having functions, today was one of those days, I always feel special parading to jazzercise along the red carpet

Day 151/365 - My boy's passport arrived, Scotland here we come. Can't wait for our summer trip back to stunning Scotland, my heart misses it so much

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk21)

2014-05-24T15:29:00.002-05:00

And so we are on week 21

Are you still with me? Yes? Good

If you are in the mood for some Scottish cooking just click on the "Cooking" tab at the top of the page and it will take you to all my delicious Scottish dinners, deserts and treats

If you are here for the 365 project then read on

What have I been up to this week you ask?

Let's find out ....

Day 138/365 - a little bit of furniture painting is good for my soul, my happy place

Day 139/365 - The pretty floor in my Doctors office

Day 140/365 - watering the plants this evening and I remembered our cute little hand prints we did in 2012

Day 141/365 - to wind down in the evening I like playing games on my ipad

Day 142/365 - Helping out my boy's teacher today, I love doing stuff like this, its the organizer in me! but I really seriously do enjoy it

Day 143/365 - A nice healthy snack this evening, fresh cut coconut. Power tools get used to open these things in this house. A husband, a drill and an axe, I kid you not !!!

Day 144/365 - First pool party of the year

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk20)

2014-05-17T10:28:00.002-05:00

Welcome back to my 365 photo a day project

What a great week, starting with Mother's day here in the USA on Sunday, it was a perfect mix of relaxation and fun, with breakfast in bed and lunch and dinner out, what more could a mum ask for

The rest of the week was the usual hum drum of life, taking in the sights and sounds of life, a bit of Jazzercise, work and play and lunch with my great friends and neighbors on Thursday

How was your week?

Day 131/365 - Reading to my boy in bed - a perfect end to a perfect Mother's Day here in Texas

Day 132/365 - This little guy was back at my front door this morning, Hello Mr Box Turtle

Day 133/365 - Oak tree reflection in the puddles in my driveway today

Day 134/365 - I am still so in love with this bathroom cabinet we installed in our bathroom makeover

Day 135/365 - Out to lunch with some great ladies today

Day 136/365 - Shower time, our shower is so big you can wash the car in it lol

Day 137/365 - at the garden center with my boy

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk19)

2014-05-10T12:35:00.002-05:00

Hey all! Welcome back to my weekly update of "From Where I stand"

Thanks for following where my feet take me week by week, I am enjoying this little daily project quite a bit and will be getting back into some fine Scottish cooking shortly, so hang in there cooking fans

This week has been a fun week of socialising and relaxing, what can be better?

Day 124/365 - a fun filled day out with friends at the OTC Crawfish boil at The University of Houston today, I am getting into this Louisiana delicacy more and more each year

Day 125/365 - Up late making Lasagne for tomorrow night's dinner, 2nd day Lasagne is always better right?

Day 126/365 - Catching some relaxation today on the patio on this glorious sunny Tuesday, after working on planting flowers

Day 127/365 - In honour of Mother's day here in the USA on Sunday we are heading to "ice cream with mom" this evening at my boy's elementary school, I love this little pathway of engraved bricks, I even know a few of the names on here

Day 128/365 - Every Thursday I volunteer in my boy's classroom, on my way in every week I pass these cute numbered lines outside the main entrance of the school for the car rider lines - today I stopped and photographed them

Day 129/365 - "Jazzercise is Here" Yes it is!! I love my "almost" daily fix of Jazzercise and its made even better with friends

Day 130/365 - Gaming with my 7 year old today (coolest mom ever)

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk18)

2014-05-03T15:19:00.001-05:00

What a beautiful week, I have managed to get outdoors and work in the garden and yard, tidying and planting new things, the weather has been amazing here in Texas, just perfect

It has been a fun week, where I visited a friend during the week and then we finished it on Saturday with my boy's Children's Art Festival, where he sang in the Auditorium of the Local high School

How was your week?

Day 117/365 - Hubs brought home praying mantis babies, we let them free in the garden, apparently they are a great natural pest control

Day 118/365 - I am loving Springtime right now, look at my climbing rose, its stunning this year - so many blooms

Day 119/365 - Getting the lawn ready for summer, watering and feeding

Day 120/365 - I visited my good friend today, I love her Texas stepping stone in her back garden

Day 121/365 - Now it's time to kill the ants, fire ants are such a pest here in Texas, spread, water then wait .....

Day 122/365 - my parents sent me Scottish daisy seeds, here they are, in their third year and finally flowering, daisies are my favourite flower

Day 123/365 - Hubs and I at the Children's art festival, hello !!!!

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk16)

2014-04-19T22:35:00.002-05:00

What a week!

Mr TT finished his first ever MS150 - it was a bike ride of 180 miles from Houston to Austin, over two days, where he raised money for Multiple Scleroses, it is a cause dear to us as a good friend is now going through this terrible disease and he pedalled in honour of our friend

This week was also a biggie as our boy turned 7 - we celebrated with his little friends and a bounce house on the front lawn, it was fun

Now we are preparing for Easter

How was your week?

Here is my round up From where I stand each day

Day 103/365 - Sunday evening back home after the Hubby's bike ride to Austin, I am so proud of him

Day 104/365 - Raining again today and our temps dropped here in Texas too, can you see my umbrella reflection?

Day 105/365 - So the kids in First Grade had to compete in the Egg Drop this week, we needed to come up with a way to drop a raw egg from a good height and protect it without it breaking, here are our items

Day 106/365 - here they are putting the finishing touches to the egg drop project

Day 107/365 - Happy birthday to my boy who turned 7 today. I love those little legs and feet, but they are getting so big

Day 108/365 - I found this sphinx moth today, it was giant and very pretty when it opened its large wings

Day 109/365 - Painting more furniture this week, here are the chairs I am keeping for myself, I love the cane backs, they will be sanded and prepped then painted

Well thanks for following my feet again this week, see you again soon for more Scottish cooking and more feet photos

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk15)

2014-04-12T12:05:00.001-05:00

Oh my goodness, another full on week this week and we have reached day 100 !!

Just when I thought this week was going to be my catch up week and my back to normal week, I was proved wrong

It has been busy and fast and sometimes but thankfully I'm ok with that as that's just how I roll

So here is my photo a day, From Where I Stand, or a week in feet

Enjoy

Day 96/365 - The Hubs and I catching up on our shows on dvr. The Walking Dead is our favourtie right now

Day 97/365 - Back to painting furniture for a customer today, another happy place of mine for sure

Day 98/365 - My boy complained of ear pain and so a trip to the Dr. to see whats going on, and sure enough an ear infection of the juicy kind (as his Doctor put it)

Day 99/365 - Field trip visit to the Houston Zoo today, I was a chaperon, here are my two charges

Day 100/365 - Getting ready for an 80s karaoke night with my Jazzercise friends, what a fun girl's night out it was - I won a prize for "best dressed" go me !

Day 101/365 - Chillin' at the bus stop waiting on my boy coming home on a wonderful Friday afternoon

Day 102/365 - It's nice to look at this sign I have on my desk and chill a little.... especially after such a busy week of errands and crazy days and running around and getting my Hubby ready for his bike ride this morning (he is cycling from Houston to Austin for MS)

I keep saying this, but I promise more cooking is coming your way very soon

Love to all my Tartan Tasters out there

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk14)

2014-04-05T15:18:00.002-05:00

It has been a funny little week this week....

first my Sister and boyfriend left us on Sunday for the long trip back to Australia

Tears flowed and I felt so empty and sad for days

I finally picked myself up and got back to jazzercise (my happy place) and that helped me out of my dark mood

I miss you Sammy and Sean

here are my feet photos this week - I am getting back into the swing of things

Day 89/365 - keeping my mind off the pending airport trip today by eating blue food lol, it's sad saying goodbye, especially after such a great time with my sister

Day 90/365 - feeling sorry for myself in the house all alone - Hubby at work, Boy at School, Sis on a 16 hour flight home

Day 91/365 - Hospital visit for me today to get my yearly mammogram - isn't the gappy, floral hospital wrap cute? 1 year ago ago this month I had a lump removed - always get the girlies checked ladies

Day 92/365 - Hello orange dot on the floor - I missed you. My space on the floor in Jazzercise (this is my happy place)

Day 93/365 - Did you know Aloe Vera could bloom? Yeah, me neither. My Aloe Vera in all its glory this morning

Day 94/365 - Peeling corn for dinner tonight. Steak and corn is a favourite of hubs and I

Day 95/365 - Donuts and Strawberry milk, a perfect saturday morning breakfast with my boy.

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk13)

2014-03-29T16:13:00.000-05:00

Oh my ... It has been a busy week again

I am still loving spending every minute with my Sis and her boyfriend and therefore neglecting my blog

Cooking has also taken a back seat, but don't worry there will be more to come

For now, sit back, relax and enjoy my week in feet photos "From where I stand"

Day 82/365 - My Sister brought a boomerang from Australia for my boy, today we went to the park to try it out.... what fun!

Day 83/365 - This is not sand... this is oak tree pollen in my driveway, the place is covered in the stuff, allergies ahoy !!!

Day 84/365 - Enjoying a whisky and a movie on a Tuesday evening, yes please !

Day 85/365 - Today we went to the Menil Collection Downtown, it was wonderful, unfortunately no photos allowed inside but we found this great piece in the park outside

Day 86/365 - Shopping today, my sister bought the crazy suitcase on the left, I found a prelit palm tree on clearance and something I have been looking for - a deer head mount in gold. It was a funny collection of things

Day 87/365 - Back Downtown today to the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, it was "fabulous darling" as we perused the paintings and sat on the floor in front of this Picasso for my daily "feet" photo... I love that my Sis and boyfriend get so into my feet photo escapades and go with the flow even with everyones glances !

Day 88/365 - Let sleeping dogs lie, Buster is having a nap

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk12)

2014-03-23T15:19:00.001-05:00

Welcome to week 12 of Project 365

So I am in full swing loving every moment with my sister and her partner being here in Texas

We are embracing the culture, food and fun that Houston has to offer

Here is a round up of where my feet have taken me this week

Day 75/365 - At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Sunday, we had a great time

Day 76/365 - Red wine time

Day 77/365 - Hanging in the driveway, playing basketball and chillin' on a beautiful warm evening

Day 78/365 - My sister and I have different mango preparing techniques, her's is awesome, I have learned something new today

Day 79/365 - Funnel Cake at the Rodeo tonight, we went back to see the Rodeo and the concert with Blake Shelton, so fun

Day 80/365 - A great day out at NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston - rockets, moon landings and fun times

Day 81/365 - Diet coke is my vice, what can I say.....

So thanks for hanging with me and checking out my weekly photos of "Where I Stand" - more Scottish cooking is coming your way, but for now I am enjoying another week off from cooking with my little sister, hang in there Scottish food fans :)

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk11)

2014-03-15T20:53:00.001-05:00

This has been a great week

Spring Break in the USA means my little guy was off school for a whole week

We had fun going to the movies, playing at bounce places and visiting with friends

then to top off the end of a great week we went to the airport to pick up my sister and her partner, they came all the way from Australia to visit us in Texas (yes me and my sis both left Scotland and now live on the opposite ends of the earth - where did we get our wandering gene from? well from a great grandmother that we found on ancestry.com of course)

So here is where I have travelled this week with my feet

Day 68/365 - Daylight savings here in the USA last night, why do I have so many clocks? My little fur helper was getting in on the action

Day 69/365 - First official day of Spring break, and my little guy wanted out the geotrax train set

Day 70/365 - My boy and me went to the movies today to see Mr Peabody and Sherman, its a great little film, with a great story and a history lesson or two in there

Day 71/365 - Our tile guy let us down, so hubs and I took the bull by the horns and started to tile the kitchen back splash ourselves, here is my input, smoothing the new Sheetrock board with some plaster, go me !! girls can DIY big style too

Day 72/365 - the soft play floor at Bouncing Bears today was really bright and colouredful, I love photos with my little 6 year old and his feet

Day 73/365 - Friday night and we picked up my sis and her boyfriend from the airport, they came armed with goodies for us to enjoy, we love visitors that bring gifts of food (bring on two weeks of fun, shopping, food and Texas culture)

Day 74/365 - My sis is here, many feet ........ Hey Buster

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below

Project 365 A photo a day - Weekly update (wk10)

2014-03-08T11:01:00.003-06:00

Here it is, Week 10 of "From where I stand"

Week 10!!!!!!!!

woohoo, I am proud to be still going strong on this

I am loving every minute of documenting the hum drum and the missed minutes in a day, as that is what most of my photos are

they are not necessarily the big events in a day but a small snippet and that is what I love about doing this the most

So here are where my feet have taken me this week

Day 61/365 - Watching the Oscars, I love awards shows (hey Brad Pitt I am over here, yoo hoo)

Day 62/365 - Pizza for dinner, I was starting to not feel good, sore throat and stuffy nose, so no cooking for me

Day 63/365 - Hubs asked me to fill his truck as he still couldn't drive after falling off his bike while cycling and training to do the MS150 at the weekend - we are a pair! me with my sinus infection and him with his cuts and grazes

Day 64/365 - third day of sinus infection, I am determined to not go and get antibiotics, so hot lemon and honey it is

Day 65/365 - Hubs had an awards dinner so he was out, so my boy requested McDonald's for dinner, why does junk food become so appealing when I have been ill, on the upside my sinuses are clearing slightly (Hello Big Mac)

Day 66/365 - So after eating like a junk food train all week, I decided to jumped on the "pulling oil" craze to see if it will help my sinuses and other immune and thyroid issues I have been having - it's early days but we will see

Day 67/365 - Chillin' having breakfast while waiting on my Sister in Australia to wake up so we can Facetime, she will be here in less than a week with her boyfriend, I am so excited - by the way I have a long wait, its 8.50am with me on Saturday and 12.50am on Sunday with her, wake up!!!!!

Now pop on over to The Boy and Me and check out some other great blogs that are taking part in the 365 Project this year - just click on the "365" logo below