GETTING THERE: BarefootBelle

Well, it's the week of Thanksgiving. First of all, I am thankful to finally have some time off. For two weeks straight, I worked over 50 hours a week, 13 days without a break. I need some time to relax and I am hoping for that this week. My sister is here with her two youngest kids, so I probably won't get to rest entirely, but a break from the office is definitely welcomed.

While I'm not at my "job," I am working on a few projects. The Barefoot Belle is hard at work creating Christmas cards, recipe cards and invitations for people. I am thankful that people are trusting me with some of the big moments in their lives. I am also working on a few Christmas presents for our family (more to come later). Let's just say Jarrett's awesome calendar last year was a big hit and someone will get a repeat.

I missed Foodie Friday...again. But I have been dying to share a recipe and now it's cold enough to do so. It has a story behind it, so here goes - when I worked in Alabama, I was placed with the meanest man in the office. Apparently, before me, no student could get along with him. He was mean, but I stuck it out and gave it back to him everytime. My first semester, he made me clean out his entire office, which hadn't been done in years! And everyday, I'd go in with a smile, tell him he should be nice, and would talk his ear off. Well, turns out, I love him! And he loves me! We got really close and everyone else was amazed by our relationship. When I graduated, he gave me a crock pot and his famous chili recipe. I was sworn to secrecy until recent, but I've been given permission to share. I know some of the things sound weird, but try it. It really is the best chili ever!

Roots' Chili

INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. Ground Turkey (or beef)
1 chopped onion
2 packages Rach Dressing mix
2 packages Taco Seasoning
2 big cans Stewed Tomatoes
2 cans White Corn
2-3 c. Water
16 oz can Black Beans (don’t drain)
16 oz can Pinto Beans (don’t drain)
16 oz can Mexican Chili Beans (don’t drain)

DIRECTIONS
Brown meat and onions

Dump everything into a crockpot and simmer for a few hours. ENJOY!

I have had such a crazy week. When Bass Tournaments are in town, you can never tell what will happen and what's going on. Mix that with Fair planning and it makes for a crazy, busy time!

Well, I missed Foodie Friday again - sorry for those that enjoy it. I wanted to share something though. I am very excited about my new recipe cards! I made them for my Etsy shop: http://www.barefootbelledesigns.etsy.com/ They cost $8.00 and you will get the digital file and will be able to print as many as you want for as long as you want. They are great for a wedding present or birthday present. You can print some for the person and also give them the digital file to continue to print them. Most of them are also customizable so you can match them to your kitchen colors.

Here are a few of my designs, but I am working on some more, so be sure to check back.