Cheeseburger Pie & Ranch Stuff
It’s been a busy couple of days around here….plus, I just battled off a migraine. For those of you who have never had one….thank your lucky stars LOUDLY!!! I honestly never suffered from them before I turned 30. I had a few bad headaches here and there (working around perfumes), but when I finally ventured into migraine territory…..I got scared! Migraine sufferers out there can relate to me I’m sure. It’s not fun when you can’t see out of one eye and the faintest glint of light makes you nauseous. Almost two months ago, I decided to cut out Splenda and I started taking Mygrafew. My migraines have decreased drastically! It’s kind of scary to think how much Splenda I have ingested over the years and what it was doing to my body….yikes! I believe that my problems now are due to hormones. I’m 40…..getting closer to “the change” so I am positive that is what I’m dealing with now.
I woke up with a migraine this morning….not a fun way to wake up, but I decided to deal with it head on. I ate a banana for breakfast and took 975 mg. of Acetaminophen. Off I went to check on the heifers and the cows. This has become my daily duty first thing every morning. I love it….nothing like fresh air and getting to see the countryside and our cattle to brighten a person’s spirits! Here are a few sights I saw over the last few mornings:
Three mornings ago, I came upon this scene. A mama cow, her baby, and a winter calf who was investigating the newborn. I smile when I see this picture…..that winter calf is all fuzzy and scraggly while the newborn is all slick and shiny! The winter calf ran off to his mother not far away as soon as I snapped this picture.
The cows were snowy two mornings ago….they were in the rough country eating grass while trying to stay out of the wind.
These girls found a bank to hide behind….that wind was vicious!
Such an amazing view I had this morning! Wonderful, indeed! Our cows could feel the warmth of the sun and there was no wind. They moved out of the roughs and were out eating grass wherever they pleased. This sight warms my heart!
I spied a brand new baby in the grass so I took a closer look. It’s mama wasn’t far off keeping a close eye on me. Can you see the other baby off in the distance with it’s mama also close by? I didn’t stay long as I didn’t want to disturb the napping newborn. I smiled all the way home!
This has been my outfit the last couple of mornings….that wind is cold! Shane calls me “Fargo” when I wear this hat…..he thinks he is funny….at least I’m never cold when I wear it! :)
Before I went home after checking the cows this morning, I stopped to see my two best boys – Doc & Shotgun. I gave them a few treats and checked their hay and water. All was good so I gave Doc a good scratch on his back….look at all that shedding hair! Shotgun was interested in what I was doing. Spring is on the way!
I got back home and my migraine was better….fresh air, I tell ya! I walked into the house to the smell of bacon frying…..and got handed a cup of hot cocoa….I’m a lucky woman for sure! It was way better than breakfast in bed…..I can assure you! Speaking of my husband, I just love this picture!
He is riding Shotgun, a real bronc…..haha! Did I mention that?! 😉 Shane rode him last night to gather the heifers bareback with just a string around his neck. I love this horse! Glad to call him mine (Shane might try to steal him, but I’m going to fight hard on this one). :)>
It’s amazing how much warmer it is to ride bareback. Doc is a gentle guy too…..may have to try him bridleless one of these days! I decided I’d better use a halter on him at least last night.
Doc is the best horse we have (in my opinion) and it’s not just because I love him so. You can do anything on him. I am grooming him to someday be Stone’s. I think he will be great for youth rodeo, which isn’t that far off! Stone took a shine to Doc long ago….I think it’s mutual.
The best view of the evening as we gathered heifers a couple of nights ago!
The two best cowboys I know…..this truly makes my heart sing!
Shane and Stone pairing out a heifer…..as I stand back to turn her into the gate. Ranching is definitely a family affair! I would say the future of ranching looks good in our family so far. :)>
We went to my folks’ for Sunday dinner today (we try to do this several times per month). Either my mom cooks, or I do, or we do it together….either way it sure is nice to live close to one another. Today, mom made Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Fresh Rolls, Fruit Salad, and Peach Cobbler. YUM!!!
I came home and took 800 mg. of Ibuprofen hoping that it would help to totally get rid of this migraine. Then, I worked on finishing up some bookkeeping that I’m behind on…..with a bit of a headache left. I’m glad to say that it’s almost gone. I decided to make Cheeseburger Pie for supper. This is a recipe that goes back over 40 years! I’m not sure where my mom got it, but it came from her…..and it is wonderful!
Cheeseburger Pie
1 Pie Crust
1 lb. Ground Beef
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Oregano
¼ tsp. Pepper
¼ c. Onion, chopped
¼ c. Green Pepper, chopped
1-8 oz. can of Tomato Sauce
½ c. Dry Bread Crumbs or Oatmeal
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare pastry for 9 inch one crust pie. In skillet, cook and stir meat.
When about half browned, add the green pepper and onion. Finish browning.
While it cooks, make sure to break up the ground beef into small chunks.
Drain off fat, stir in salt, pepper, oregano, crumbs/oatmeal, and tomato sauce.
Turn into pastry lined pan.
Cheese Topping:
1 Egg
¼ c. Milk
½ tsp. Salt
Mustard & Worcestershire Sauce
2 c. Shredded Natural Cheddar Cheese
Stir first 5 ingredients together then add the cheese.
Spread over top of filling.
Bake about 30 minutes.
Cut into wedges. Serve. Believe me….you’ve never tasted anything quite like this! I think the mustard and Worcestershire “do” something to this recipe. This is good right away or the next day…..I love anything that makes good leftovers (I know what Shane will be eating for lunch tomorrow)! Hope you like this recipe as much as we do. Enjoy! ~Cheyenne