Casa de Helwig

March 30, 2009

Fish Taco

Filed under: General — admin @ 7:01 pm

Fish has been on sale for the last couple of weeks, so I tried a new recipe. I think it turned out delicious. And if Chad was willing to try it, and even commented that it was good and he wouldn’t mind having it again, then everyone should try it. It sounds weird, but try it anyway and take advantage of the fish sale.

Fish Tacos (I adapted 2 different recipes to make this one)

2 cups of coleslaw mix (from a bag)

2-3 tbsp. mayonnaise

1/2tsp. grated lime zest

1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lime juice (I used lemon because that it what I had)

1 tsp. sugar

2 fish fillets ( I used basa, but tilapia or even catfish will work)

1 1/2 tsp oil (I always use olive oil)

1 1/2 tsp mexican seasoning (I didn’t have this so I used 1/2 tsp. each of chili powder, garlic powder, fajita seasoning)

1 tbsp. garlic, minced

1 tbsp. oil

4 tortillas (flour, corn, whatever your preference is)

Directions:

Toss coleslaw, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, and sugar in bowl. Leave at room temperature.

Evenly toss together  1 1/2 tsp. oil, Mexican seasoning, garlic and fish. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large non-stick pan over high heat. Place seasoned fillets in pan. Cook 2 minutes on each side. Remove cooked fillets and place in a small bowl to break into small pieces (you can add lime juice and salt, if desired). Heat tortillas per package instructions.

Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup coleslaw, 14 cup tilapia. Fold tortilla in half and serve.

Makes 4 tacos.

Optional topping (I didn’t try this part)

2 tbsp. prepared Chipotle salsa

1/4 cup sour cream

Combine 2 ingredients and use as a topping for each fish taco.

March 19, 2009

Friends!!??!!

Filed under: General — admin @ 10:25 am

We have gotten to visit with several friends and family lately.

Several weekends ago we went to Robert Lee to visit Chad’s mom and Donnie. We were able to see his grandparents as well. I can’t really remember if we did anything amazing, and I didn’t bring my camera.

The weekend after that Audrey and Donnie visited us here in Midland. I worked. We ate out. We didn’t take any pictures.

The cold front came in. Caleb and I got allergies. We are still battling runny noses, coughs, congestion.

Last weekend we stayed home.  It warmed up on Sunday, so we finally got to play outside. Chad and Caleb enjoyed the warm weather.

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On Monday after work, Caleb and I drove down to Robert Lee and stayed the night there. On Tuesday we went to go visit Chad’s grandparents (his grandfather was in a SNF, but he is back home now). I got to see my fellow PT classmate who works at St. John’s and she got to meet Caleb. We really enjoyed visiting with Jen for a few minutes.

Then we went to see Laura and Wyatt (and Slade for a few minutes during his lunch). We got lots of pictures of that. At this point, Wyatt and Caleb really didn’t play well. They were not good at sharing and if one of them cried the other one cried too. It was pretty funny. Maybe one day they will be better friends (when Caleb stops taking all of Wyatt’s toys)!!! Laura was wonderful and fed us lunch unexpectedly! What a wonderful friend!

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Attempting to play together. Then the aftermath (someone crying)

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An updated picture of the mom’s and their babies!

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Then we went to see Brittney and Sophia. She is precious. Sorry no pictures. Maybe next time.

We headed back to Midland Tuesday evening. We are enjoying the super warm weather. Caleb is a bit more cheerful when he can go and play outside versus being couped up in the house all day.

Have a great weekend!

March 6, 2009

The special occasion??? LOVE!

Filed under: General — admin @ 8:42 pm

One of the many reasons I love my wonderful husband:

  • He will get me flowers at random times. I love it.

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Who wears short shorts?

Filed under: General — admin @ 8:49 am

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Not Caleb, but since it has been so warm 80-90 degrees lately, I finally put some shorts on him. I am sure he appreciates it. Caleb’s main mode of transportation is now walking. He even will walk up the hill…or small incline (without my help) at the park. It does mean a lot more face plants into various objects, but he gets back up (after a cry) and keeps going.

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We went to Robert Lee this past weekend. We had fun as usual. I didn’t take my camera though. We ate at Franco’s Sunday evening after church…it was yummy. We sure do miss a good Mexican food restaurant.

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I have been working a lot. I guess that is good.

Chad is still enjoying his job.

We are doing well.

Not much going on.

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