Skirt Steak Recipe

I love skirt steak. I have had really awesome skirt steak and really tough skirt steak. Below is a simple. easy recipe for skirt steak you can make at home.

What you need:

*Package of skirt steak

*Olive Oil

*Cilantro 

*Garlic Powder

*Salt

Coat the bottom of a pan with oil. Turn heat to high and cover it. Add salt and garlic powder to top side of steak. Once you hear oil sizzle add steak top down so seasoning side is down in the pan. Let it sit until it forms a nice crust on bottom.  Add salt and garlic and flip again. Once both sides has a nice crust remove off stove top and top with chopped cilantro. 

Trick to skirt steak is to slice it at an angle. Against the fat ridges. Serve with rice and salad. 

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They say depression is from focusing on your past and Anxiety is from worrying about tomorrow. So why not let go of your past and stop worrying about tomorrow and enjoy your current life? 

You can't change your past and you can't keep worrying about your future but you can focus on today.  

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Discovery Museum & Planetarium Oct 31st 10-5  

Learn More Here: http://www.discoverymuseum.org

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The foliage this year is amazing. I am absolutely blown away as I am driving around how beautiful it is. My best friend lives in Florida and I have been sending her pictures and it's amazing how we take little things like the beauty of Fall for granted. I know Fall leads to Winter. But there's beauty in Winter too. Below are some pictures of the amazing trees and leaves in full color bloom. Send in some of your favorite foliage images to mommyct2009@yahoo.com   

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Every year I take the kids here for their Easter egg hunt. This was the first year I took them trick or treating there. My girls were a vampire, raggedy ann and superwoman.  It was so much fun.

The event was 5:00-6:00 and by the time we arrived the line was wrapped around the parking lot. Next year we will have to arrive a little earlier but once it started the line moved fast and it was very organized. They had five stations set up with two different characters handing out goodies. They handed out juice boxes and gold fish and of course candy. Was a really nice experience and it was free.

Lyman Orchards in CT Guide To Apple Picking

There's still time for Apple picking and every year I also look for a guide for the best apples to bake with, eat and pick. Who knew there were so many different types. Check out this awesome guide by Lyman Orchard. 

Check them out at http://lymanorchards.com

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Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

I am a "pumpkin everything" kind of girl. Another great find on Instagram. Recipe for Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream.

If you don't feel like making it head down to Stew Leonard's. Their soft serve Pumpkin Pie ice cream is very good!

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There's still time for some spooktacular Halloween fun! Check out these upcoming Children Halloween Events:

• Stew Leonard's Trick or Treat Event: Norwalk. Thursday October 22nd 5:00-6:00 pm. Kids come dressed up and can trick or treat. Learn More Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1009083819144148/

• Kidville Westport Halloween Bash: Friday October 23rd 4:00-5:30.  $20 per child Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kidvilles-2015-halloween-costume-bash-tickets-19104174099

• Stepping Stones Museum Monster Bash: Saturday October 31st 10:00-5:00. Free with museum admission. Learn more here. http://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org/tabid/428/Default.aspx

• Stamford Nature Center Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm: Sunday October 25th 1:00-3:00. Free for members. Free with gate admission.  Learn more here: http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/special-events.htm

Halloween Fun Fact: Why It's Called Candy Corn

I saw this and never knew this fact,it's pretty cool. How many of you knew this fun fact?

Candy Corn Fact: It's called candy corn because when you stack it up it looks like corn. 

Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinchack/this-is-why-its-called-candy-corn#.ovmjw7jOB

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Peppers and Eggs Recipe

The frost was coming and nights have been getting colder so we picked the last batch of our garden green peppers and tonight I made Peppers and Eggs with it.

This recipe is simple and delicious. I love it with toast or toasted Italian bread. If you want to be creative you can add a slice of provolone to it too. 

What You Need:

6 green sweet long Italian peppers 

5 eggs

Olive Oil

Salt

Add oil to frying pan. Sauté chopped green peppers. In bowl mix 3 whole eggs with two whites. Once peppers almost cooked add egg mixture to center. Cook and cover for two minutes. Mix all together. Add salt per your liking. 

Serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Enjoy!

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Early detection increases survival rates!

I am a strong believer in giving back and just saw a great ad from Ford. "Each year Ford Warriors in Pink creates original wear and gear that you can feel doubly good about buying. It’s not just great to own and give, but 100% of the net proceeds support the cause." Learn more here https://www.warriorsinpink.ford.com and help support these cause. 

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