Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 131 Monday November 21st, 2011

The big day finally arrived and The Musing Mommies, Kim and Dawn joined up with Mystical Lit Lounge and about 20 other ladies for the midnight opening of Breaking Dawn. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the event itself and the film; the good the bad, the cheesy and the emotional.  Leave us a comment with your review too!

Until next time,

~Dawn and Kim

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Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 130 Monday November 14th, 2011

It is a dark, wet and rainy day here in the Austin, TX area – the PERFECT weather to debut our podcast about the soon to be premiered, Breaking Dawn!!! In just a couple more days, Musing Mommies Kim and Dawn will be joining millions of other half-crazed moms and fan girls flocking to the theater for the midnight opening show. So, on our podcast this week, the MuMos discuss what they anticipate to see. Listen in as we discuss the important scenes and details we are hoping make the cut.

Dawn has her movie candy ready! And don’t forget – if you are local and would like to join us at Flix Brewhouse for the midnight show, they do still have tickets available! Just tweet to us on Twitter, @MusingMommies and use the hashtag, #Mumo to let us know how to find you.

Until next time,

~Dawn and Kim

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Email: Kim or Dawn (at) musingmommies.com

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 38 Monday December 8th, 2009

Q-tips won’t do it, your fingernail can’t reach it and toothpicks just don’t do the trick.  How the heck are you going to clean out those darn sippy cup straws???

Well the Musing Mommies have the answer! (of course!)  This week the MuMos meet and greet with Austin native, Jennifer Reyes, creator, inventor and mompreneur.  Jennifer invented the Sippy Straw Cleaner, and she sits down with the Musing Mommies Kim and Dawn to talk about her fabulous product.

Stick around for information about the Musing Mommies December giveaway and hear all about Kim and Dawn’s adventure at The Book Signing.

This is a show you don’t want to miss!

Until next time,
Kim and Dawn

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The other night I invited some of “the girls” over, including MuMo Dawn, to watch the newly released “The Haunted Airman”. Since Robert Pattinson won most of our hearts with his Edward portrayal in Twilight the movie, it’s the least we can do to watch his other movies. Right?

This movie is not what I would consider a good movie.  I’m sorry RPattz.  But I will say that I think he is really a good actor.  Just because the story line wasn’t the best doesn’t mean that RP didn’t shine.

This is a movie about a wounded war vet that is haunted by his dreams. He often sees things that aren’t actually there.  His girlfriend isn’t what we think she is.  His Doc is a bit creepy to say the least and the other patients, we’ll they seem fairly CRAZY.

In short, this movie isn’t very good, but if you need an younger RP fix, rent it, turn the sound down and gaze the screen when RP is on.

~Kim

Ok, I am going to chime in here. I agree with MuMo Kim about the movie – blech.  The only way it was remotely enjoyable was because the gals were there too laughing and making funny comments.   And as for RP, well I am so very sorry but from what I have seen of him so far I am not entirely sure he’s that great of an actor.  Maybe he will get better with experience, but in this performance, well, honestly, he was Edward.  It was the same character! And maybe that had a lot to do with the story line, but take out the constant cigarette smoking and the accent in this film and I half expected Bella to walk in the door at any moment.

JMO. Sorry Kim.

~Dawn

Spaghetti with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes ala The Pioneer Woman!

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
1 14.5 ounce can artichoke hearts (quartered or whole), drained
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste
1 pound thin spaghetti
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives or other herbs

Cook spaghetti till al dente. Drain and set aside.
Melt olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Stir and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and chicken broth. Add salt and pepper to taste (do not undersalt!) Cook over low heat until heated through, then turn off heat.
Place drained pasta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan. Pour sauce over the top. Add chopped chives. Toss lightly to combine and coat; add a tiny bit of reserved pasta water if sauce seems too thick.

This was taken from The Pioneer Woman’s website HERE there are great step by  step instructions there WITH awesome pictures.

I thought this dish was a VERY tasty easy and crowd pleasing one.  The kids ate it up and I even had it for lunch the next day and it was still just as good maybe even better

*I used half and half instead of Heavy Cream.  It didn’t get as thick as the pictures on her site did.

I give this recipe 5 out of 5 stars!!!

~Kim