My family loves chili. I have made so many variations of Turkey Chili over the years and then this recipe came across my inbox. I was really impressed and like that it is a healthy alternative to some of the other recipes that I have tried. It is really easy and cooks so quickly. I love a great meal that you can make under an hour. I make it early in the week and we eat lefts overs every day until it’s gone..IT’S THAT GOOD!!!!
Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
- For topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream
- Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
- Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
- Garnish with anything you’d like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.
Creating a home base while serving in the military can be a great way to give your family stability and have a welcoming place to return from deployment. Whether you have a young family or are single, investing in your own property can be an ideal way to prepare for the future.
It is often best to buy a property near your base or where you have friends and family. This can ensure that you won’t be without a support system if and when you need it.
Utilize Virtual Viewings
If looking for a home while deployed, using virtual viewings can be invaluable. Some realtors offer 360 walkthrough tours as standard. Ask your realtor for a video walkthrough if this is not readily available.
Get A Survey
Have a property surveyed by professionals before putting in an offer. Choose surveyors with extensive experience and multiple good reviews. Find local surveyors who know the issues to look out for in the area.
Have Trusted Loved Ones View In-Person
Ask someone you trust to view the properties in person. Request that they take as many pictures and videos as possible. Choose someone with a knowledge of good quality housing. Get their honest opinions about the property.
Choose An Experienced Realtor
Use a realtor with experience finding properties for military personnel. Let them know your requirements and be firm in your expectations. Ensure they know what to look for if you hope to buy with a VA loan. Ask military friends for recommendations.
Find Out About VA Loans
Consider applying for a VA loan, which allows veterans and active service personnel to buy a home without a down payment. Ensure you qualify for the scheme and understand the requirements. Talk to Hero Loan to learn how to apply for a VA home loan today.
Assess Your Financial Situation
Ensure you have the financial stability to buy a property. Avoid taking out more mortgage than you can afford. Pay down your debts and keep your credit utilization below 30%. Ask for help from a financial advisor to work out how much you could afford to borrow.
Prepare For The Commitment
Understand the commitment of homeownership. Have an emergency fund of at least six months’ income. Invest in home security if the property will be empty for long periods. Learn to do basic fixes around the property. Research local tradespeople for work you are unqualified to do.
Take Your Time
Don’t rush into a house purchase; if you are unsure, delay buying. View a property in person where possible. Don’t compromise on your essential requirements for a home.
Be Wary Of Scams
Some scammers target service members who are looking for properties. Take steps to protect against scams. Ensure you choose a verifiable provider for housing and loans.
Rent In The Area First
Rent in an area before buying to ensure it is the right fit. Spend six months to a year in the area and ensure it has all the amenities you need.
I love a good treasure hunt more than anyone. I was so sad when the Twig Antique shop closed in Rye in NY. I never really found anything like it until now. Last week I visited The Knack Shoppe in Pound Ridge NY. It’s an adorable treasure trove chock full of gems. The owner Mary has the best eye. She takes consignments as well as runs really high-end estate sales. From vintage glassware to fine jewelry to designer shoes and clothes, it is all showcased in the Knack Shoppe. Mary is constantly receiving new merchandise so there is always something new and probably really special every time you visit…… to, as Mary’s says, “make your home more magical”. I cannot wait to visit again!!!
William Yeoward Glassware is one of my favorites..the prices were so great too!!!
Any Dartmouth Grads or Parents out there?..how cute is this framed print?
The clothing section was fab..This glamourpuss vest was adorable…
A little corner in the shop!!
Another corner..that chair and ottoman was stunning in person!!
Napkin rings galore….
The colors in this painting were outstanding..
Someone please run and buy these bangles….
This woven basket with stainless trim was AWESOME
The Buddha head….beyond gorgeous…
The jewelry was incredible…
Really incredible
I have a very similar fixture in my daughter’s room but I really love this one more!!
I just downloaded today’s book, Apples Never Fail by Laine Moriarity. This book became an instant #1 NYT’s bestseller. And if you liked Big Little Lies and 9 Perfect Strangers, you are going to LOVE this too!
From Liane Moriarty, the number-one New York Times best-selling author of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, comes Apples Never Fall, an audiobook that looks at marriage, siblings, and how the people we love the most can hurt us the deepest. The Delaney family love one another dearly – it’s just that sometimes they want to murder each other….If your mother was missing, would you tell the police? Even if the most obvious suspect was your father? This is the dilemma facing the four grown Delaney siblings.
The Delaneys are fixtures in their community. The parents, Stan and Joy, are the envy of all of their friends. They’re killers on the tennis court, and off it their chemistry is palpable. But after 50 years of marriage, they’ve finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. So why are Stan and Joy so miserable?
The four Delaney children – Amy, Logan, Troy, and Brooke – were tennis stars in their own right, yet as their father will tell you, none of them had what it took to go all the way. But that’s okay, now that they’re all successful grown-ups and there is the wonderful possibility of grandchildren on the horizon.
One night a stranger named Savannah knocks on Stan and Joy’s door, bleeding after a fight with her boyfriend. The Delaneys are more than happy to give her the small kindness she sorely needs. If only that was all she wanted.
Later, when Joy goes missing, and Savannah is nowhere to be found, the police question the one person who remains: Stan. But for someone who claims to be innocent, he, like many spouses, seems to have a lot to hide. Two of the Delaney children think their father is innocent, two are not so sure – but as the two sides square off against each other in perhaps their biggest match ever, all of the Delaneys will start to reexamine their shared family history in a very new light. – Amazon.com
For more information or to order this book, click HERE.
I am so looking forward to working with our new sponsor, CB Lifestyle. As you know I love a good table setting and by now I know you do too!!! I met Carolyn through a mutal friend. She is an elegant party planner (among other very talented careers) turned place/setting tastemaker. She curates her website CB Lifestyle with the finest collection of tableware, entertaining and home decor items. It’s basically like she took the elegant 7th floor of Bergdorf Goodman and nicely packaged everything for you to shop at home in one very beautiful website. I love how Carolyn creates a “mood board” for all her tables. She kindly shared her holiday board below. She is happy to work with you to create a new table of your own for the upcoming holidays or even work directly with a client to enhance what they already have and help create a “look” for their table.
For more information on CB lifestyle or to contact Carolyn with your own ideas, visit her website HERE. As for me, I am absolutely in love with the Ginori china picutred in Carolyns mood board. I am torn over which color I like best, they are all stunning. Which do you like. Drop me a line and let me know!! Bon Weekend!!!
There’s rarely such a thing as a perfect tattoo. Some tattoos you see might look outstanding at first, but take a closer look, and you’ll find something wrong with it. Perhaps the colors used don’t go well together, maybe there’s shading where there shouldn’t be, inaccurate line work, and so on. And since we can’t peel off the skin, why not just cover it up?
Cover-up tattoos are usually for those tattoos that are sub-par in one way or another. Most artists will tell you to make sure you’ve gone over your design with a fine-tooth comb before getting it permanently inked on your body. But what if you get unlucky and end up with an unflattering design? Well, you can get another one! If you’re not into that whole scene then perhaps you can just opt to cover it up. After all, some tattoos are just downright hideous – and you’ll be doing yourself a huge favor if you just cover it. Of course, cover-up tattoos are also sometimes used to ‘correct’ an existing tattoo or to create a whole new look for what the wearer wants.
Tattoo Cover Up Process
There are different reasons why people choose to have their tattoos covered up, but more often than not, they fall into one of two categories: either the tattoo design is hideous or it no longer has any special meaning to the wearer. In either case, you have a lot of options when it comes to covering it. The most common type of cover-up tattoo is a solid black one, as it’s easy to create and helps hide the original ink underneath it.
Another option you have for your tattoo cover-up is to create a whole new design from scratch. This way, you can decide how big or small the tattoo will be since you’re the one drawing it up. If you want to make sure your cover-up tattoo will look great, you might want to bring in a picture of what’s supposed to be covering it, so the artist can get an idea of how to go about doing it. Lastly, you can also choose to get tattoos that look like the original ones. Some people want their tattoos covered up so they don’t have to repeat the same mistake again, and getting a replica of what was there before is a great way not only to cover it up but to remember the original, too.
How Does Tattoo Covering Work?
Now, you might be asking yourself how does a cover up tattoo work? If so, it’s pretty much the same process as getting a regular tattoo done. You still have to find a tattoo artist who’s trustworthy and have them draw your design for you. It’s always best to get in touch with an artist first before letting them ink you, just so that you can be certain that you’re working together on the same page.
In most cases, your cover-up tattoo will work by either covering up the existing one or supplementing it. For example, say you had a tattoo of a snake on your arm and decided you no longer wanted to have any reminder of that reptile around. All you’ll need is to get the artist to add some larger design on top of it so it can’t be seen anymore, and you’re set. You can also make the new design smaller than what was there before. If your original tattoo didn’t fill up all of your skin, then having some left visible can look more impressive.