They Totally Taste D-I-F-F-E-R-E-N-T

The other night I went out with friends to a restaurant and, granted this happens EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. I go out, I was eating ranch dressing with some fries and thinking to myself " Why does restaurant ranch taste so much better than at home?!"

I totally don't understand this concept and I turned to both my friend and my cousin to ask them if they thought the ranch here tasted different than what we tend to put in our refridgerators. The reason you ask? HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH SUCKS!!! I hate it, it tastes gross and my family thinks I am nuts, but it tastes awful. The fact is, I steal ranch dressing from restaurants all the time just so I can have it at home. So after asking around and pretty much taking a vote about this ranch dressing everyone agreed that the ranch at restaurants is way better. Most of said we hated Hidden Valley, and even I, will buy generic ranch dressing just because that tastes better too.


So I am not going to lie here, I spent a good half hour yesterday, or on my lunch break at work, Googling homemade ranch dressing recipes. I am seriously thinking about making my own and perfecting it. It seems pretty easy and if it tastes better than Hidden Valley, I am totally down for the challenge!

If you can't tell the difference between the ranch dressings and you are reading this thinking I am dumb, I will you this THEY ARE DIFFERENT, THEY TASTE DIFFERENT AND THERE IS NO DENYING IT. So now, I must continue to Google ranch recipes and soon develope my own so I NEVER have to use Hidden Valley again.




ADDED***
Shortly after posting this blog me and my friend Anne found an AMAZING recipe for making Chili's Ranch Dressing, So I made it and it's currently setting in the fridge. Here is the recipe for those followers who want it! Mind you I added an ingredient but everything is pretty close to the recipe I got.



CHILI'S RANCH DRESSING:

• 1/4 cup Mayo ( I used Best Foods cause I already had it, just make sure NOT to use Miracle Whip)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
• 1 tablespoon milk ( I used 2%, but the recipe called for buttermilk, I say use whatever floats your boat)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon basil ( this was not in the original recipe but was in another I looked at, so I added it.)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper ( I am a pepper freak so feel free to change that to your liking) 

Directions:

1. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and dill pickle juice in a medium sized bowl.
2. Add in buttermilk.
3. Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
4. Chill for about 30 minutes.
5. Enjoy.

You're Not Going Out Like That!!

The thing with fashion is that to really understand it, and to have it be effective, you can't make mistakes. And yes there are plenty of people who make mistakes. I mean I am a mom and on more than one occasion I have committed fashion suicide. But there are a few things that NO ONE should ever, ever do! and yes, this will be making fun of people so if you chose to not read any farther that is quite all right. But if you are about to read on farther I am sure you will get a giggle. :)


Sandals With Socks: This completely defeats the purpose of the sandal. If you are going to wear socks, remind yourself to not put on a sandal, cause you will look ridiculous and I will make sure you know it!

Tennis Shoes Without Socks: I don't get this! Really people? This why some smart person created no show socks!! If you choose to do this and I catch you. You can stay far, far away from me.

When Your Toes Hang Off of Your Flip Flops/Sandals:  BUY A NEW PAIR OF FREAKING SHOES!!! I think that's all I can say about that.

Mini Skirts With Ugg Boots: Personally, I don't see this as a fashion statement at all. If you have to wear Uggs with your skirt, chances are it's too cold to wear the skirt and go put on some pants.

Belly Shirts: Not cute on any one. And It often seems the people who have bellies, are the only ones who wear these. GROSS!!!

Leggings On Bigger Folks:  I'm not sure how to be anything but un-polite about this one. Don't do it. I would appreciate not seeing your rolls, crack, or camel toe. KTHANKS.


Highwater Pants:  These are no considered "ankle jeans". They make you look ridiculous and it means THEY DON'T FIT!!!



I am sure we could all go on and one about things we see they people shouldn't wear. It's really out of control. Feel free to add your own, and if you see someone committing these huge mistakes, be a good samaritan and let them know!

Things I will NOT miss about Colorado

With my move to North Carolina 5 weeks away, I've decided to write a list of the things I will NOT miss about Colorado. My goal is to make it to 30, but the more I start thinking about this I may not make it.


Drum roll please ( make your own sound effects here):

1. Snow
2. The fact that I can have all 4 seasons in a matter of two days
3. Snow
4. Driving in the snow
5. Drivers who do not know how to drive in the snow ( including myself)
6. Wind on the days it only snows in the mountains
7. Snow
8. Hurricane force winds with no hurricane
9. Snow
10. Temperatures so cold my car has to warm up for an hour before I can even get in it
11. Driving in the mountains
12. Driving in the mountains when there is snow on the road
13. Drivers who have no idea how to drive in the rain ( I am from WA, I know how to do that)
14. Being cold
15. Snow
16. Being in Tornado alley
17. Snow
18. Snow in the Summer months ( yes, it DOES happen)
19. Snow in any time of the year that is NOT WINTER
20. Scraping snow off my car
21. Having every single thing in town OPEN even when there is 20 inches of snow outside
22. Being cold
23. Having to wear multiple layers just to stay warm.
24. Snow
25. Rush hour during a Broncos game
26. Driving to Denver
27. Snow
28. Snow
29. Snow
30. Lots of snow



There are all 30 things I WILL NOT miss about this state. granted, there are a few things I will miss ( friends and family not included, because that's a huge DUH!) But that is for another blog. Chances are, if you don't live in Colorado or you don't know me, you won't find this hilarious in any way, shape or form. But for those of you who do live in Colorado and/or do know me. ENJOY :)