Just Me and the Animals

And this is what we look like ~ Ha! Today is the first day I've been alone at home. We've had so much ice and snow schools have been closed. No closings today though and our kitty doesn't know what to do without her playmate home. She's been walking around the house crying...poor Hannah. I feel almost the same way....almost.

The snow is falling outside and I am getting inspired. As you can see I've changed my blog again. I get bored with the same thing and I love "The Cutest Blog on the Block" website (link is above)...its easy and fun. I went for polka dots this time. I've got to do something about that header though, it just doesn't look right.

I've also started selling on ebay again changing my old name that I used for many years "Primitive and Needful Things" to "Rabbit Hill Primitives". I debated about this for about a year but since I haven't sold anything for at least six months I think it's a good time.

I've been looking into buying one of those Photo Light Tent things for pictures....does anyone have one of these and how do you like it? I get so frustrated taking pictures ~ I need to take a class or find a magical camera somewhere.

My website was finally updated and boy does that feel good! I was so tired of looking at all that Christmas.

I'm also offering note cards there which was another debate in my head because I didn't create them but they are soooo pretty and they go well with everything I love. Made in the USA. They really capture the feel and simplicity of primitive. And they are soooo pretty.

The day is starting to get away from me now....that's what happens when your child is at school. You think you have all day then BAHM its 4:00 p.m. Going to do a little sewing now. Smile and have a good day today.

Super Bowl Sunday's Pulled Pork Southern Style

We are in Steeler Country here. Everyone is decked out in their Black and Gold getting ready for Super Bowl Parties. Our family is invited to my friend's home who has the best parties. "Shelly Parties" Dino calls them.

Shelly is my oldest best friend. We've been going to her parties since high school. Remember the 80's.....Jordache jeans so tight you had to lay on the bed and zipper them with that big comb you'd carry around in your back pocket...for the perfect feathered hair ~~ we were sooooo cool.

"Shelly Parties" were always the best. She was the only one who had REAL food, not just a bag of Doritos thrown in a bowl. Now that 1985 is over we are still enjoying her parties with lots of good food and company...although we don't have to hid the keg in the garage anymore.

All this just to say that "Shelly I am bringing pulled pork to your house on Sunday" GO STEELERS!

Pulled Pork Southern Style

3 pounds Boston Butt or Pork Shoulder

1 TBSP Olive Oil

2 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar

1 Small Sweet Onion Quartered

2 tsp Cumin

Dash of Red Pepper

1/4 tsp Paprika

1/4 cup Brown Sugar

2 Garlic Cloves

1/2 tsp Salt

1/8 tsp Pepper

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Rinse pork and pat it dry. Place pork in an iron pot or roasting pan and set aside.

In a food processor add the rest of the above ingredients. Process this mixture well until completely combined.

Pour it over the pork making sure entirely covered. Add about 1 cup water to the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly and roast for 3 hours turning once every hour. When it is fork tender I turn on my broiler and remove the lid and let it get a little crispy on top...about 3 minutes.

Let pork sit for 10 minutes then shred. I add this back to the juices and place in my slow cooker to keep warm for serving without drying out.

So many ways to serve this....BBQ sauce on the side, or mix in if you like ~ our kids are picky. My favorite is rolled up in warm tortillas with sour cream, guacamole and salsa on the side. For Shelly's house we will place tortilla chips on a large sheet pan (or two). Spread BBQ pork and grate sharp cheddar on top. Heat until melted. A perfect appetizer.

Good News Bad News~Winner Announced

GOOD NEWS We have a winner BAD NEWS I can choose only one

We are very fancy and high tech here....


My lovely assistant and her highly qualified stuffed puppy choose
(do you hear the drum roll??)


And the winner of the book giveaway is Thistlebrooms! Thanks Marilyn...you need it you won it!

Thanks everyone for playing. I LOVED and truly enjoyed reading all your comments. This was so much fun. I'm planning more giveaways soon.

Have a happy day where ever you are!!

First Giveaway....Singin' in the Rain ~ its a Celebration!

And anyone that has been sick lately will understand the celebrating! I woke up today around 5:00 a.m. feeling great. Since the family was still sleeping I turned on the TV instead of cleaning my house or doing much needed laundry. Low and behold "Singin' in the Rain" ohhhhhh I just love Gene Kelly....did anyone catch it this morning? How appropriate because that was how I was feeling except perhaps I would be singing in the snow and maybe making a few angels....I'm not very coordinated and can't dance unless there is wine and the electric slide involved.

It's been a very productive morning and I will finally have updates on my website Monday, January 27th. In honor of all this happiness I am giving away a brand new SEASONS at Seven Gates Farm book. This is one of my all time favorite primitive books......mine is so worn...you will love it. To enter, simply leave a comment by Monday 1/27/09 8:00 p.m. est. A winner will be selected at random, and will be announced Tuesday morning. Happy Friday! Love ~ Me