Odd the things that can excite us......

Remember the dead tomato plant? The little Charlie Brown Tomato plant that came back to life and is all spindly?

It has a tomato!! A very little tomato, and only one....but a tomato!!! And it's going to be the best damn tasting tomato I have ever had :) See, it truly is the little things that make me happy.

Well, that and receiving an award for my blog today (more on that in a minute) and getting a great deal on an over range microwave. I really wanted one while we re-did our kitchen, and our microwave was on it's last legs. S convinced me to go to a furniture/appliance store on the way home tonight (I didn't really want to.....I was tired and hungry), and we wandered through their clearance section. Lo and behold, we got exactly what we wanted, in last years model with a really little dent on the bottom....for $100. Yep, everything I had looked at previously was 5 times that amount. But I got this for $100!

And lest you think my blog is not about food anymore, here's a tasty little appetizer that I am commanded to make about 5 times a year for my staff. Every potluck it's the same thing. And it's not just my current department, but the same wraps were a hit back in Vancouver for my staff too. I don't get it - they aren't that special, but hey, these ladies want what they want.....so wraps it is.

1 package of tortillas

1 container salsa

1 container herb and garlic cream cheese

3/4 pack of shredded mexican cheese blend

Mix everything (other than tortillas) in a bowl. Spread a couple tablespoons on the tortillas, roll up and cover with plastic wrap over night. Slice and serve the next day.

And now for the award......Katherine over at Smoky Mountain Cafe gave me this award. Check out her blog - I love the recipes she makes. And the first thing that ever drew me to her blog.....her profile pic - great legs, red shoes! My hero ;)

For this award I have to name 7 things you might find interesting:

1. My ultimate travel destination would be to spend 2 months in Spain. There is something about the culture, food, and people that intrigues me to no end.

2. I'm an accountant/controller, but I always wanted to be something that evoked a lot of adrenaline - think fighter pilot, race car driver, etc. Trust me, while controlling a large car dealership is challenging, rarely do I think I could die from it.

3. I am not actually creative (no matter that Katherine gave me an award for it)....I am logical and practical and any type of creativity leaves me stumped. Even blogging requires phenomenal effort - I'd rather just put up a picture and post the recipe.

4. I have a strange fascination for the show Mythbusters. I pretend to not watch it with S, but secretly peer over whatever novel I'm reading to watch.

5. I love music and have an odd talent to know who sang pop/rock songs from the 60's through to today. If Name That Tune was still a game show I would rock at it.

6. I love game shows. I don't watch much of them now, but as a kid you could plunk me in front of the tv and I would watch them all day. Jokers Wild, Lets Make a Deal, Wheel of Fortune.....they all brought out the super competitive side of me.

7. S is the best thing that happened to me and I almost refused to meet him because we work in the same industry. I'm glad our friends persisted or I'd be missing out on a wonderful person.

To accept this award do the following

1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.

2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.

3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award.

4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.

5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.

6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.

7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they have been nominated.

Here's the 7 blogs I nominate for this - they are all great - check them out!

1. Airing My Dirty Laundry, One Sock at a Time

2. Debbie at Suburb Sanity

3. Muneeba at an Edible Symphony

4. Pierce at Life in the Slow Lane at Squirrel Head Manor

5. Erica at My Columbian Recipes

6. Spryte at Spryte's Place

7. The Obnoxious Stay At Home Mom