Feeling Corky

It was a rainy day. I have already seen every Hallmark movie and Law and Order show on TV. I was bored.

I'm low on yarn and have no crochet orders to fill, so I didn't have anything to crochet. 

I went to my craft room closet and pulled out my beads and trinkets and tried to figure out something to make.

I do this. I'm always wanting to be doing something. I have worry hands. Always fidgeting, doodling or googling. Otherwise, I'd just doze off in the recliner and waste hours. 

I looked up and notice those jars of corks I have collected through the years were not serving any other purpose other than, well, sitting in a jar. So I grabbed a handful and began crafting. 

Note: I don't drink this much wine. I find a lot laying on the ground at the campground after the Frenchies pack up and leave. (Can I say that?). 

Without much thought, I created some little cork key chains. I have no clue how to make jewelry so I fiddled around until I got it all pieced together. I think I did a pretty good job adding beads.

I let my daughter pick out a couple of the cork key chains I made to give away to friends and they loved them.

What is your favorite wine? As you can see, I like Duplin. It's made right here in North Carolina. Perfect wine without the vinegary taste. Its sweet and smooth and they have may types to choose from.

Hot Dog Enchilada

"Oh for the love of hot dogs!" Yes, I love hot dogs so this recipe just got me tickled!

I give my husband all the credit for this one. Fortunately he has my dinner ready for me when I get home from work each day. I showed him this idea for hog dogs and he did so good with it. He even snapped some photos. Isn't that just the sweetest? I even gave him his own photo credit. haha.

This recipe turned out so good!  Here is how he did it.

2 cans Hormel chili with beans (hot is best)
1  package hot dogs
10 flour tortillas
1 (8 oz) package Cheddar cheese, shredded

Spread 1 can of  Hormel chili and beans (hot is best) in the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Roll each hot dog (we like all beef) inside a flour tortilla and place in baking dish on top of the chili ,seam side down.
Top with another can of chili and beans, and add cheese on top.
Cover with foil or glass lid and bake in oven at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.

You can use your own variations with less chili and cheese or more. Whatever suits your family's taste.

I added some slaw and chips and I had a hot dog buffet right there on my plate!.