tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38829958536131096122024-03-05T17:35:48.676-05:00StrawBerry CAKEA moms recipe for enjoying LIFE!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.comBlogger341125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-48296790435333446082011-08-16T23:03:00.001-04:002011-08-16T23:03:00.201-04:00I'm MOVIN.....<a href="http://www.eat2gather.net/"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokvEG1jcB8ORRNj_nVUC_qi0dJKvXlg95gg25f1AbRWo8750VtdW7BB2q8ipS3C8jMvk96LmKj6b8MljxwpuuEFHzDd2Ihz3kjaWJI83XEUWNOaF-OGQLilVlLVfN92flL8tG3jaqLtfE/s1600/Untitled+Image+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokvEG1jcB8ORRNj_nVUC_qi0dJKvXlg95gg25f1AbRWo8750VtdW7BB2q8ipS3C8jMvk96LmKj6b8MljxwpuuEFHzDd2Ihz3kjaWJI83XEUWNOaF-OGQLilVlLVfN92flL8tG3jaqLtfE/s400/Untitled+Image+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634457012553882290" /></a><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 24px; ">I know, I have been blathering on and hinting about doing something different for way too long. I think I maybe lost some of you in the mumbo jumbo. Huh, wah? What's she doin? Why? I've recieved a few emails wondering why I was not going to blog anymore....."did I say that"? I could tell by the reception I recieved by some when tellling them, they were confused as to why I would want to leave Strawberry CAKE behind and completely change things up.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 19px; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif;font-size:13px;"></span></p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">Here's why: </p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">Although I love me some Strawberry Cake, and <i><b>I do</b></i> make a good one. LuvStrawberryCAKE did not say anything about who I am. I found out, that a gagillion people have the same Strawberry Cake recipe, it's not exclusively a secret family recipe....I thought it was, but it's not. Shot through the heart. MmmHmmm, so "I'm not so spacial after all".....! </p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">It also seemed that people thought I was a baking blog. I like to bake, but that is not what I am <strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: bold; ">all</strong> about either. </p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">The look of my blog, although I loved it at first, really doesn't reflect my style. </p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">I was getting antsy. I wanted people at a glance, <em style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic; ">because that's what most people do is just glance at your blog and NEVER come back</em>, to know more about me. I still really like my old tag line <em style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic; ">"one moms recipe for enjoying life"......</em>it does say what my blog is for me, it's my way of doing what I love writing about things I love.....family, food, and just plain being a nutball!</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">At lunch one day my good friend <a href="http://www.redletterwords.com/" _mce_href="http://www.redletterwords.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; ">Dee</a> asked me "what's your passion?" It only took me a few seconds to spew out what my passion is. <em style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic; ">Getting family and friends around the table together. </em>It is extremely important to our family, and a ritual Ken and I believe is essential to successful family life. <em style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic; "> "</em>Then that is what your new site should reflect right away when people stop by", she said. Hmmmmm but what to name it......</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">OH GOOD GOLLY! I started writing down every thought or word that came into my head, filling pages with blog names. One day in the car I had my third child writing things down like a mad man, as I rifled names and sayings out at him. (The car is my thinking place. Often I wish I had a machine that would record my thoughts for writing as I drive, I do jot things down, but it never seems as good as when I initially thought it on the road.)</p><div><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; "><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: bold; "><a href="http://eat2gather.net/">Eat 2gather</a></strong> seemed to stick. It related <em style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: italic; ">my passion</em>, eating together with others, inspiring others to also gather together around their tables. And the idea that we gather not just to eat, but for the greater purpose of enjoying each others company sharing food, laughter, and fellowship with those we love. We are not just eating together, but we are eating to gather.....get it? Even though our world has become so fast paced and non-relational it is more important than ever for us to gather around the table with our family and friends and break bread. So my play on words with <strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: bold; ">2gather</strong> is a nod to our societies quick responses to each other through texting, facebook, twitter, and the like!</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">I want to thank Luke from <a href="http://thecodify.com/">Codify</a> who was crazy patient with me through this process, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/RobinDesignSmith">Robin</a> from Smith Design for her keen creative eye and great design work. And Andrea! I can't forget Andrea from <a href="http://bellavita07.blogspot.com/" _mce_href="http://bellavita07.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; ">La Vita e' Belle Photography</a> for gazillion pictures she had to take to get one half way decent picture of my mug. Kenny, you know I love ya, thanks for being so supportive of my hobby.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">So this is it. <b>The LAST</b> post on Strawberry CAKE. Oh did I tell you ALL my content from here is there too! Yes so you can find everything at <b><a href="http://eat2gather.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">Eat2gather.ne</span></a></b><b><a href="http://eat2gather.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">t</span></a></b> </p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">I LUV ya all 2 MUCH! </p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; ">Hope to see you on the other side....</p></div><p></p><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-11631706658483168282011-07-01T23:38:00.014-04:002011-07-03T23:56:22.635-04:00Not your everyday FRUIT Salads.<div><div>Hopefully, I'm not too late for your weekend menu planning. I want to share with you a couple quick salads that include fruit, and a few links to some salads that I've shared in the past, to help with this weekends menu.</div></div><div><br /></div>When someone says "fruit salad" do you automatically think of that mushy stuff with maraschino cherries in it, that was served on our lunch trays? Fruit Cocktail. My grandma tried to pass it off as dessert on occasion. Us kids, we weren't buying it, Yuck! I do appreciate a nice bowl of fresh fruit, cut up and tossed together, with nothing but their natural juices. But that's not what I'm talking about either. <div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQSvMzgoPrybbW0ESudRWzYITiy2zJ52vmBXwCmh1Q0H9VQbpbdzi4kHgzz8fThqzZdJPTmftsagaqG0pHuQgj9I1QKlvxBEHuubb9U4umKtCwts8PWTepyhdi2eDhfgiF5ykgQWEps7O/s1600/DSCN3377.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQSvMzgoPrybbW0ESudRWzYITiy2zJ52vmBXwCmh1Q0H9VQbpbdzi4kHgzz8fThqzZdJPTmftsagaqG0pHuQgj9I1QKlvxBEHuubb9U4umKtCwts8PWTepyhdi2eDhfgiF5ykgQWEps7O/s400/DSCN3377.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624595384134145490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The blue is hiding in this picture, but this salad is perfect for Independance Day because it's Red/White and Blue! It will look perfectly patriotic on your table! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I have shared a very <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/06/strawberry-pecan-salad.html">similar salad</a> with you before. This time I threw in some blueberries. Apple chunks also work well in this salad. This salad is terribly easy, and is always a hit. I know some of you have a goat cheese aversion, so to you I say GET OVER IT! Goat Cheese rocks. <i><b>Sorry...what I really meant to say </b></i>was, you can also use Feta Cheese if you prefer. Please and thank you . </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Red</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">White</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span>and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Blue</span> Salad</b></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hcO9yr4PHllk1FeDhkSFcqc-QXTiHm1fVeOLL1JgX_g/edit?hl=en_US">printable recipe</a></span></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 large head Red Romaine</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 pint Strawberries, sliced</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 cups Blueberries</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 Red Onion, sliced thin</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup Caramelized Pecans (How to caramelize pecans can be found<a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/06/strawberry-pecan-salad.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;"> here.</span></a>)</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5 ounces Goat Cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 bottle Poppy Seed Salad Dressing</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Clean lettuce and tear into bite sized pieces, place in shallow salad dish. Layer sliced strawberries, blueberries, sliced onion, pecans, and crumbled goat cheese over lettuce. Serve with dressing on the side. </span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRzczu65TRu9tpVJXWefEZGT5Tkn_TKOp-OminRgP6Ip6go4ORtrcffrTBn5XxHGIfTBOqJKb-52AK3Hh55Kei_8IobmZIHk_R1hEZHHYhPYBvLXJnAcqSRy7-FxCPh50nwmVSfWJGCsK/s1600/DSCN3378.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRzczu65TRu9tpVJXWefEZGT5Tkn_TKOp-OminRgP6Ip6go4ORtrcffrTBn5XxHGIfTBOqJKb-52AK3Hh55Kei_8IobmZIHk_R1hEZHHYhPYBvLXJnAcqSRy7-FxCPh50nwmVSfWJGCsK/s400/DSCN3378.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624595382270198194" /></a></div><div><div>The colors in this next salad aren't quite as patriotic, but I promise you will be whistling Dixie after you have your first bite!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zQ5HJZtJdHxYD9RIFglLLlhw8dLi-0hCOeZLFaKkKOoPMrnfJvYa2qqnfXDK7LiB8PIML2EhDfK6vm9uNa_7CdOnmzjy_CRhM_rs8rD1TZbCKkTCeFU2RX2LLC-Mk277NEMPiUXltIRl/s1600/DSCN3368.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zQ5HJZtJdHxYD9RIFglLLlhw8dLi-0hCOeZLFaKkKOoPMrnfJvYa2qqnfXDK7LiB8PIML2EhDfK6vm9uNa_7CdOnmzjy_CRhM_rs8rD1TZbCKkTCeFU2RX2LLC-Mk277NEMPiUXltIRl/s400/DSCN3368.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624595402201919010" /></a>My sister served us this salad last week. It is so simple and so perfectly scrumptious! I wanted to push my burger aside and eat only it.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBsX72DFMJW1uUQs4T7MBrjsGK94vbGZZLhj_zApuHW3XzmiMZldu1QFLbD-S6QUt-8sheytk60HC7Vzk5gbUjsxvVIPPaEIwyN6GTmoN4gflb6TEw66g3tNYmNZCw4MKj9HxPSMj5Zm1/s1600/DSCN3369.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBsX72DFMJW1uUQs4T7MBrjsGK94vbGZZLhj_zApuHW3XzmiMZldu1QFLbD-S6QUt-8sheytk60HC7Vzk5gbUjsxvVIPPaEIwyN6GTmoN4gflb6TEw66g3tNYmNZCw4MKj9HxPSMj5Zm1/s400/DSCN3369.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624595395542457234" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Clean and pit peaches. Then slice into thin wedges.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Peach Salad</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hcO9yr4PHllk1FeDhkSFcqc-QXTiHm1fVeOLL1JgX_g/edit?hl=en_US">printable recipe</a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4 Peaches, sliced thin</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 of a Red Onion, sliced thin</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup Basil, chopped</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 lemon, juiced</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tablespoons Olive Oil</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 teaspoon Course Salt</span></span></span></div><div style="background- margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-family:Times;font-size:medium;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">fresh cracked Pepper, to taste</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9QH6VOlx9v6C4LJvB-bB2lXxIQr8zeE2wv62_k5dIwo5g54D6OhrRRyBB_CYnK_V_6gQhTJ-PsRQ8km0fl0h_bH_VQXzA-DUVRgjuEhBzs-V3urpcuOmN-Hvq9XDkSamietExfSe_eGWV/s1600/DSCN3374.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9QH6VOlx9v6C4LJvB-bB2lXxIQr8zeE2wv62_k5dIwo5g54D6OhrRRyBB_CYnK_V_6gQhTJ-PsRQ8km0fl0h_bH_VQXzA-DUVRgjuEhBzs-V3urpcuOmN-Hvq9XDkSamietExfSe_eGWV/s400/DSCN3374.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624595397253812562" /></a>After slicing peaches, slice onion very thin, chop basil, toss together with juice of one lemon, olive oil, coarse salt, and cracked pepper. Voila! Easy peasy scrump-dilly-icious Peach Salad!</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>The following are just a few of my tried and true favorites. I have served them over and over again, and they never get old.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><b><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/03/mini-wedge-salad.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Mini Wedge</span></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/07/heart-of-palm-salad.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Heart of Palm Salad</span></a></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/07/mozz-and-tomaters.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Caprese Salad</span></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/05/skidders-favorite-salad.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Napa Cabbage Salad</span></a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Sheesh after all this talk about salad I'm raring to get choppin'!!! I hope you are too. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b>Do you have a favorite salad you bring to picnics?</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I would love for you to share it. If you have a blog post on it, leave the link in the comments. You can also find some other great Red White and Blue inspirations at <a href="http://addapinch.com/living/2011/07/03/mingle-monday-i-made-that-red-white-blue/">Add a Pinch</a>, go check it out!</span></span></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Have a great weekend! </span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Drive safe and don't burn your fingers with the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><b>Spar</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><b>klers! </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"> </span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></b></span></div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-47168912642239012872011-06-23T06:52:00.003-04:002011-06-23T06:52:00.299-04:00Pico de Gallo and Guacamole<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjK7-26aCS4nH1LQ2yL2UOA0Sb9O-gZU0s4IoheM2CwqI0y9qbwFyxsd6Hz-OSYl0NA89Xp__MVXtfSPeFhuqDQZtTzXUyax5n86_ZyVZGEJlU7rMKEL4ydMgghykbQKT23sqzQWVOsszx/s1600/DSCN2916.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjK7-26aCS4nH1LQ2yL2UOA0Sb9O-gZU0s4IoheM2CwqI0y9qbwFyxsd6Hz-OSYl0NA89Xp__MVXtfSPeFhuqDQZtTzXUyax5n86_ZyVZGEJlU7rMKEL4ydMgghykbQKT23sqzQWVOsszx/s400/DSCN2916.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613809354457778034" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><br /></span></a><div>I told you I had a few things that I would throw at you before I move. Guacamole has to be one of the most frequently requested recipes that I make. I have posted a <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/06/cobb-guacamole.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b>guacamole recipe</b></span></a> or <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/05/mommy-meal.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b>two</b></span></a>, but I have never put this simple, fresh, limey, and I guess I could also say traditional guacamole to the page. There is a catch.....you can't make guacamole with out first making pico de gallo. Did I hear someone say "yes you can"? Well, whatever...this momma say, "you can't". Not if you want yourself some really good guacamole. And hey a little pico on the side never hurt anyone did it?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuh0gob7tO8B-kTr0oIWRxUayR5n0KsT4ZXcPPwtelX6z32RVKk6SaOE2mk0QlTZs2akXmfcjjHds-608K6z2bsQbvHyNe-4y4NeiTI_1sc3EKmQ_M37d1knhA0Ro1LTJo-FW-k9ORzCU/s1600/DSCN2892.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 347px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuh0gob7tO8B-kTr0oIWRxUayR5n0KsT4ZXcPPwtelX6z32RVKk6SaOE2mk0QlTZs2akXmfcjjHds-608K6z2bsQbvHyNe-4y4NeiTI_1sc3EKmQ_M37d1knhA0Ro1LTJo-FW-k9ORzCU/s400/DSCN2892.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613809356050925906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Get out your best choppin' up knife, a cutting board, and get prepared to chop. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WniweweeU9fiwUsmAX2ujJxa2Kvu-5Tbz6TXfJGc6OvDF0j-kCZr29XpEj-ajAASFWvblagoXoJRrQaZ7-YZ50SmKYZajmCksJllm5uT1F1dzP7Iw1Sy9mi0BnBTsAMNlJZbuTppBN5X/s1600/DSCN2895.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WniweweeU9fiwUsmAX2ujJxa2Kvu-5Tbz6TXfJGc6OvDF0j-kCZr29XpEj-ajAASFWvblagoXoJRrQaZ7-YZ50SmKYZajmCksJllm5uT1F1dzP7Iw1Sy9mi0BnBTsAMNlJZbuTppBN5X/s400/DSCN2895.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613809356336254242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It's best for the chip and for distribution of the flavors if you are careful to chop all your vegetables small. Not chunky. Small. Not minced. Just small...itsy bitsy.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTsZ_pXN1wTuzFs2IhArIoi8UehMRoYvKbcxSGrDjU_w8pj1_JcPTML4RZ4jkheKEauCuPC1Oax4hb2aqEBNFl29bjBXEp9SxACZsb4p5DN3zp2WFsuNm4TDcvs2n4iORDEqiBP79zK2B/s1600/DSCN2896.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTsZ_pXN1wTuzFs2IhArIoi8UehMRoYvKbcxSGrDjU_w8pj1_JcPTML4RZ4jkheKEauCuPC1Oax4hb2aqEBNFl29bjBXEp9SxACZsb4p5DN3zp2WFsuNm4TDcvs2n4iORDEqiBP79zK2B/s400/DSCN2896.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613809351313036338" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Same for the tomatoes. First cut in half.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWCplMOJ_6PClxeWXp8SLacUM5YbZ0xYNMA1aCaDAGbzGJXLguXmub2eSucl97GIV1MRZMQSw3yO6Cre9opjezYFTwjeJxnNX6jTnF8I3zurbffGYJl12C95YZPkbIywqA0WTsz8E7kXI/s1600/DSCN2897.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWCplMOJ_6PClxeWXp8SLacUM5YbZ0xYNMA1aCaDAGbzGJXLguXmub2eSucl97GIV1MRZMQSw3yO6Cre9opjezYFTwjeJxnNX6jTnF8I3zurbffGYJl12C95YZPkbIywqA0WTsz8E7kXI/s400/DSCN2897.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613809348899412050" /></a>Then slice through again lengthwise, then slice into thin strips, all the while keeping the tomato together. This takes a sharp knife. Dull knifes are the DEVIL. Then slice the tomato through again crosswise and there you have it perfect, itsy bitsy diced tomaters!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4nLxEE6-o_f8Vjmadixx87NnLOOixb-RwLTg86-lbxJ5ribGbMXm5Yf6bf-ocwI_5SMoOCUMqEPcKftdKjHqzj78iV9Xnq5_Z9k1yeVoK5Iytekvump59CYE27HK4MnKzKBLcrsxomCT/s1600/DSCN2898.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4nLxEE6-o_f8Vjmadixx87NnLOOixb-RwLTg86-lbxJ5ribGbMXm5Yf6bf-ocwI_5SMoOCUMqEPcKftdKjHqzj78iV9Xnq5_Z9k1yeVoK5Iytekvump59CYE27HK4MnKzKBLcrsxomCT/s400/DSCN2898.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808653848871250" /></a>Traditionally pico de gallo or fresh salsa is simply tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, cilantro and lime, but I have this love affair with red bell peppers that I cannot shake. I love him. Red Bell pepper come to momma....I know I'm playing with fire. Let's let this be our secret. I'm going to use just half of him this time. Slice in half, remove the white foamy membrane and seeds, cut in long thin strips and then cut again crosswise for those itsy bitsy pepper pieces. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmiZ-WRTMdWs1__X0E26UpyW4njcYp6LvN1QTA_IBXa6RqM8UYgnryjfcNVgkswbP8MDI_RbquvewGdcnEK7tnAdbUzotAariMMv3SLfjCYcBLKKPyx8ER6TdtRLTgDdufL9clbmfzMpR/s1600/DSCN2899.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmiZ-WRTMdWs1__X0E26UpyW4njcYp6LvN1QTA_IBXa6RqM8UYgnryjfcNVgkswbP8MDI_RbquvewGdcnEK7tnAdbUzotAariMMv3SLfjCYcBLKKPyx8ER6TdtRLTgDdufL9clbmfzMpR/s400/DSCN2899.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808649258755330" /></a>Now for the hot one. Jalapeno. I use one whole jalapeno pepper, if you like less heat only use a half, if you like more heat then bring it on brother, use more!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Chop off the stem</b>. </div><div><br /></div><div>You may want to wear plastic gloves while working with jalapenos or any pepper with heat. If you choose not to wear some sort of cooking glove, then I suggested <i>not <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">rubbing your eyes</span> </i>or <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">picking your nose</span></i> at any time during or after the jalapeno chopping process. I would actually suggest that you<b> refrain from nose picking</b> entirely while cooking, but that's just my opinion. (I've got a funny booger recipe that I will have to share with you sometime...now is not the time, but I promise someday I will share.)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihK4TJwfxDQAOd0WHZ9RXLGunlL5lJVMh_3j7lvoxhXQmU9CxYsSGNVWw_YLk4YK3x4YKvpVcvO27rv2jOqnGz-RiW4P9B4CwfD8w4JNbof0De1LX8jz7RM32Adh-0XYla402Y_6EOuHZi/s1600/DSCN2900.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihK4TJwfxDQAOd0WHZ9RXLGunlL5lJVMh_3j7lvoxhXQmU9CxYsSGNVWw_YLk4YK3x4YKvpVcvO27rv2jOqnGz-RiW4P9B4CwfD8w4JNbof0De1LX8jz7RM32Adh-0XYla402Y_6EOuHZi/s400/DSCN2900.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808646206011490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Slice in half, revealing the seeds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNNTCfq_H9r30h7A4JjTTK8Hs0jf-iv9K6nU-f47OMaUOulpqT6vAnNHV1qqj9ql8Nz2L7UA8909H0fjKI90R5w6H2KhGtH8e_vhaUToe5maNRSs39kjje1ks-KTHWKdXLFPrPqhThPXj/s1600/DSCN2901.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNNTCfq_H9r30h7A4JjTTK8Hs0jf-iv9K6nU-f47OMaUOulpqT6vAnNHV1qqj9ql8Nz2L7UA8909H0fjKI90R5w6H2KhGtH8e_vhaUToe5maNRSs39kjje1ks-KTHWKdXLFPrPqhThPXj/s400/DSCN2901.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808644796735490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Using your sharp knife, run the tip of the knife underneath the seeds. Removing them and the white membrane in one quick slice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XQdF83oX6aUev4qNDxNus-A01b5IftVYPRim8fkHegdUk7gktEY9IDNZRykwmKB7zEe8QaXU45FD-6eC998P7xXFrf6WMLMSHIyBcc5by_PrEhvd48T8_uz0ZRKP_jFYz_K4CThYFtPg/s1600/DSCN2902.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XQdF83oX6aUev4qNDxNus-A01b5IftVYPRim8fkHegdUk7gktEY9IDNZRykwmKB7zEe8QaXU45FD-6eC998P7xXFrf6WMLMSHIyBcc5by_PrEhvd48T8_uz0ZRKP_jFYz_K4CThYFtPg/s400/DSCN2902.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808642186413362" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Voila!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjss0VECCZ9NYL6enMtTmS_dfzMDdQLvIb3CxFNHlbnweCcKwxcmoH5cBbIov5RhI8DtRpCf_E_0W-_WGgceakiJ0hyphenhyphenryEsPasoXpUxTtqJlN-4TX19glgCp5VRIBCh3gtDKXqGpCSupyKZ/s1600/DSCN2903.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjss0VECCZ9NYL6enMtTmS_dfzMDdQLvIb3CxFNHlbnweCcKwxcmoH5cBbIov5RhI8DtRpCf_E_0W-_WGgceakiJ0hyphenhyphenryEsPasoXpUxTtqJlN-4TX19glgCp5VRIBCh3gtDKXqGpCSupyKZ/s400/DSCN2903.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808136919055682" /></a>Now for the mincing. Slice pepper into very thin strips, then take knife and chop like a maniac. Chop, chop, chop, chop don't stop until you have very tiny micro bits of jalapeno pepper. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDhcGUW185I93fgglo3gxXOmkrJ12Tcrhl_UHsIYFwlYbJOK5n7gSX-01_I53ByhaSIY9_mQ9ekUdjhf4yEEoLVrwFsOVmiEFaba5-prO2gpHpxitLe2EDnta3wJHh9xMibHcRFMmpobl/s1600/DSCN2904.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDhcGUW185I93fgglo3gxXOmkrJ12Tcrhl_UHsIYFwlYbJOK5n7gSX-01_I53ByhaSIY9_mQ9ekUdjhf4yEEoLVrwFsOVmiEFaba5-prO2gpHpxitLe2EDnta3wJHh9xMibHcRFMmpobl/s400/DSCN2904.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808129993161202" /></a>You will need some of this. Morton Nature's Seasoning is my favorite seasoning....I think I've said that before. I use it everyday. It's a perfect salty seasoning blend. Get yourself some. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguYofYOwCrtM6QmblInJoEePxeMtfPBWX3m6oY3Xtit7_R891f-UCT3Ob8nUwg4cRfChVPsYQbLiaRyUmw3PEi-Dnldf3Io6dkWCGWlRMTxVTptKBe7s06X-KHfXUjktIb1Vc_XF_ExL0/s1600/DSCN2905.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 355px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguYofYOwCrtM6QmblInJoEePxeMtfPBWX3m6oY3Xtit7_R891f-UCT3Ob8nUwg4cRfChVPsYQbLiaRyUmw3PEi-Dnldf3Io6dkWCGWlRMTxVTptKBe7s06X-KHfXUjktIb1Vc_XF_ExL0/s400/DSCN2905.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808132824687458" /></a>As you chop your vegetables place them in a bowl, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning salt.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhD4wVJ9ukeJvYojfFloYC1Xj4rw-Af4E5InCHvT2PAZ1T-4tAIw15TWA5OAhQtm75-GQ9IxVMrl2C_iRCfnB0S_zvzqIkmJWmOy0upgsM-2RRl5A1Qwl9YkcqxT1LpKjltc5QvyPKRbw/s1600/DSCN2907.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhD4wVJ9ukeJvYojfFloYC1Xj4rw-Af4E5InCHvT2PAZ1T-4tAIw15TWA5OAhQtm75-GQ9IxVMrl2C_iRCfnB0S_zvzqIkmJWmOy0upgsM-2RRl5A1Qwl9YkcqxT1LpKjltc5QvyPKRbw/s400/DSCN2907.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808124325367858" /></a>The most tedious task of this whole recipe, for me anyway, is the cleaning and de-stemming of the cilantro. Run your Cilantro through a salad spinner, getting it nice and clean. Or if you don't have one of those doo-hickeys then run cilantro under cold water and lay out on paper towels to dry. Remove leaves from stems. You will need a good handful or approximately 1/3 cup cilantro, roughly chopped.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgFM_MkqlKuQ-9aFoVJ2cjPye8Ml2HDYmah5p_EBdqTw8vSsoe_arRyxighghTDxZDRiBJO8wVRwKhpZC3z8yIY211vuaZ2Qr8BeO30suADhuwmNd2kemUR2LQtWmr9dATi3cRB2NM8WB/s1600/DSCN2909.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgFM_MkqlKuQ-9aFoVJ2cjPye8Ml2HDYmah5p_EBdqTw8vSsoe_arRyxighghTDxZDRiBJO8wVRwKhpZC3z8yIY211vuaZ2Qr8BeO30suADhuwmNd2kemUR2LQtWmr9dATi3cRB2NM8WB/s400/DSCN2909.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613808122128646994" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Let it get all cozy with the other ingredients, give the cilantro a toss.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCcp8LgypwQ4_eP1l7oSilLd6Cna7LI4mXUrIAjb9K5iWQH_SBNTki9xT3u6Sv3KkWkup7tF9UDA1rVa8p9vXwjU27CcyQy17NaPZ2shgMVYJA84abG5ufcmoeg7tsD4yQYJweBj0VoI5/s1600/DSCN2910.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCcp8LgypwQ4_eP1l7oSilLd6Cna7LI4mXUrIAjb9K5iWQH_SBNTki9xT3u6Sv3KkWkup7tF9UDA1rVa8p9vXwjU27CcyQy17NaPZ2shgMVYJA84abG5ufcmoeg7tsD4yQYJweBj0VoI5/s400/DSCN2910.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613807423645606722" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">That looks fabulous, does it not??? But there is one more ingredient that is <i>not</i> to be forgotten.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE LIME.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSrszaLBlJUCByX-WmhHXjiD-1vyFFV9Z7yHCkVj7GFEwtqtR4-hh1WU6IUbFYI5-HpsoxxAqM_ZWEfzUEICyZ1r_mdKAtb5Dzc_5dfE9Y4nNsXsdUcv8Y7O2JySS_Fjw-XG_zLBU_DHL/s1600/DSCN2911.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSrszaLBlJUCByX-WmhHXjiD-1vyFFV9Z7yHCkVj7GFEwtqtR4-hh1WU6IUbFYI5-HpsoxxAqM_ZWEfzUEICyZ1r_mdKAtb5Dzc_5dfE9Y4nNsXsdUcv8Y7O2JySS_Fjw-XG_zLBU_DHL/s400/DSCN2911.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613807423025561314" /></a>Roll, roll, roll your lime...gently on the table...give it a squish with your palm, and cut through the.....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVSk_lXbnijX5BPidrn4APgMfc3dsybTWR0bUJG3WGDjFIZJhOqOtBsOMf-tV6QXp3Q7fveEEKvXQ9p2GEd7qojA7xj1zQTQjQnLVc3MnmQ3mz63DitqMaD7U8IE_w90ornJ4GUIUdv3Y/s1600/DSCN2912.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVSk_lXbnijX5BPidrn4APgMfc3dsybTWR0bUJG3WGDjFIZJhOqOtBsOMf-tV6QXp3Q7fveEEKvXQ9p2GEd7qojA7xj1zQTQjQnLVc3MnmQ3mz63DitqMaD7U8IE_w90ornJ4GUIUdv3Y/s400/DSCN2912.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613807419371732306" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">meeeedle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02PJyMp5QeDN3yiDMYuGiirwnzvkHdde5ArUDyhg36So5iZRWgtyLnDrNHPjMQ5IHnxkkupfCesAIbncIAnRMDHYVWmSBVFqJJA6nSQOif5oRWPOIOKThSG6EUgjpB34r3yIz8GsoZQxa/s1600/DSCN2913.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02PJyMp5QeDN3yiDMYuGiirwnzvkHdde5ArUDyhg36So5iZRWgtyLnDrNHPjMQ5IHnxkkupfCesAIbncIAnRMDHYVWmSBVFqJJA6nSQOif5oRWPOIOKThSG6EUgjpB34r3yIz8GsoZQxa/s400/DSCN2913.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613807416744826098" /></a>Ah the songs of my youth! Seriously if you roll the lime along the counter with some pressure, it will loosen the juices on the inside and make it easer to juice. If you have a juicer well then great, if not you can join me in my fork juicing method.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fork juicing method 101: After rolling, and cutting in half, hold one half of the citrus in the palm of your less dominant hand, ram the fork into the middle of the citrus....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkgA-2jXMrQJJk3t3VQm75HDJxOc03Kyr59TrJ1MsBhZZ6B1llPBrdL2swnNncVGM-OjROMjC3t1XZKCxPj9NEv6o5RLqP450W9HzPUNQyVHRzH8EhOt2a9sPwwdENjbqLPMcXuusCC2n/s1600/DSCN2914.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkgA-2jXMrQJJk3t3VQm75HDJxOc03Kyr59TrJ1MsBhZZ6B1llPBrdL2swnNncVGM-OjROMjC3t1XZKCxPj9NEv6o5RLqP450W9HzPUNQyVHRzH8EhOt2a9sPwwdENjbqLPMcXuusCC2n/s400/DSCN2914.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613807417450605218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Squeeze hard while twisting the fork. Squeeze, twist....squeeze, twist....the juice will run flow freely from the citrus. It's marvelously simple.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUooL2DRct9dW_okFicDHmvt-g7X7Fw7TA8gLkPwfo9Qquxmg66x3j5iBc5_Mhw2uDn82Bufd0ggPMRkPv5n_BqErVS8VMlT5dVC79fOFjcOVPOVSFc7OQNBbrewoCZbZrv7WThaL3v0tn/s1600/DSCN2915.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUooL2DRct9dW_okFicDHmvt-g7X7Fw7TA8gLkPwfo9Qquxmg66x3j5iBc5_Mhw2uDn82Bufd0ggPMRkPv5n_BqErVS8VMlT5dVC79fOFjcOVPOVSFc7OQNBbrewoCZbZrv7WThaL3v0tn/s400/DSCN2915.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613806727888170114" /></a>Toss the chopped vegetables with the lime juice. Take tortilla chip in a pincer grip, scoop some pico on the chip, and enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh but wait....now you need to make <b>Guacamole</b>! Have you ever heard this <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/05/origins-of-guacamole.html"><b>song</b></a>? It makes me giggle. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhVLnuJOpAShFQHf0bnpclMReBahjI_98iytVYduyo8Q3aNOWJk7fQatcDOoK-ahU9As-AE37gkAwK0CWEWhBA_At1gJ0p7NOztKUAM-77Ad6qoBqJTUBU6sZ8YF5oQ0nkdlbgTjqiUky/s1600/DSCN2924.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhVLnuJOpAShFQHf0bnpclMReBahjI_98iytVYduyo8Q3aNOWJk7fQatcDOoK-ahU9As-AE37gkAwK0CWEWhBA_At1gJ0p7NOztKUAM-77Ad6qoBqJTUBU6sZ8YF5oQ0nkdlbgTjqiUky/s400/DSCN2924.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613806728686474978" /></a>Look at that. It takes my breath away. The color. I really need to paint a room in my house this color. I'll get right on that one...NOT. I hate to paint walls. I leave that up to the professionals. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QNvRQag9m2nLNWim2DjQqjaHKkeUL3nikGojvJUvq9XZzSoAuaApib1-hR1G0EIS9IiBl5-WNZNrcFtoDezMMWMW6VrRGf0cgj24t9rTrab3VkQv6Y5xEtH5bDJni2mWVFIz8snNHPZC/s1600/DSCN2926.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 332px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QNvRQag9m2nLNWim2DjQqjaHKkeUL3nikGojvJUvq9XZzSoAuaApib1-hR1G0EIS9IiBl5-WNZNrcFtoDezMMWMW6VrRGf0cgj24t9rTrab3VkQv6Y5xEtH5bDJni2mWVFIz8snNHPZC/s400/DSCN2926.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613806722974725650" /></a>Slice avocado in half. Whack your very sharp knife into the pit, and give a tiny twist to remove.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrpr4N2jrzOz_pkP0IcX90fK6uv-Ft6UCE4yr7wnzkFmAPUBwhUSjmo96B51WbSHY1HTVXhBZZ6Kc1HOpgqTZ-_w0QuEuCj_Z432quJeTxYA4nauNtqhcGrG13Yd8qNanlSmUtf2lhU1B/s1600/DSCN2927.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrpr4N2jrzOz_pkP0IcX90fK6uv-Ft6UCE4yr7wnzkFmAPUBwhUSjmo96B51WbSHY1HTVXhBZZ6Kc1HOpgqTZ-_w0QuEuCj_Z432quJeTxYA4nauNtqhcGrG13Yd8qNanlSmUtf2lhU1B/s400/DSCN2927.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613806722164460274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Now cut vertically and horizontally, like so, using the tip of your knife, with out cutting through the skin.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1spvjmSS7lStk-2u2ucxJV3JA8PYcIEY8Gsx_3-F5NTsn_18oUHKpqBhobvWAX-lsg4aDQFZFYfSsOdwJDgg5cyakkMyswUD157DEl7-XDrFHdWqEE8uvuJz2jtUirmwtu1uZAPY3wwr/s1600/DSCN2928.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1spvjmSS7lStk-2u2ucxJV3JA8PYcIEY8Gsx_3-F5NTsn_18oUHKpqBhobvWAX-lsg4aDQFZFYfSsOdwJDgg5cyakkMyswUD157DEl7-XDrFHdWqEE8uvuJz2jtUirmwtu1uZAPY3wwr/s400/DSCN2928.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613806718844216866" /></a>If you are civilized you can take a spoon and gracefully scoop out the flesh of the avocado, or if you are sufficiently uncivilized like myself you can give the avocado half a squeeze and squish it's innards out into a bowl.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0w-4lLxK677FrewSZ4wI_TaTfKwivVnLykraAfB8hfIH-qNhCXilbM0-Qj1B0gDWE-5GtDftIZ5zz96BQKg3NuIu7jgwXNFwqTzY1p51a-RWxvnBtSIHW_Ua6U6IiziL_uETBq9GHvr6/s1600/DSCN2930.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 374px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0w-4lLxK677FrewSZ4wI_TaTfKwivVnLykraAfB8hfIH-qNhCXilbM0-Qj1B0gDWE-5GtDftIZ5zz96BQKg3NuIu7jgwXNFwqTzY1p51a-RWxvnBtSIHW_Ua6U6IiziL_uETBq9GHvr6/s400/DSCN2930.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613805873687173474" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Repeat the roll, roll, roll of the lime. <b> Squeeze one entire lime into the avocados.</b> I think that more lime is better, so feel free to add another half of a lime, or more. Always taste as you go. As they say the proof is in the puddin' or in this case the quac.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7H9SCAJh-ZKTUZV5aIFXQA_bF5n30z7Xq7XfhmTC52qzsv07EzATXtL8UOoJ4WY79Lip-B8ufIRRM0UwoTozb7HXi4q24bI8KO4ANdUdI4WT2DlFFHwfnoH0yJvQsYneK-DYa6M22KeQ/s1600/DSCN2932.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7H9SCAJh-ZKTUZV5aIFXQA_bF5n30z7Xq7XfhmTC52qzsv07EzATXtL8UOoJ4WY79Lip-B8ufIRRM0UwoTozb7HXi4q24bI8KO4ANdUdI4WT2DlFFHwfnoH0yJvQsYneK-DYa6M22KeQ/s400/DSCN2932.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613805866615498706" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Mash the lime into the avocados with the back of a fork. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaYGB3nUjDkn-DDuX-tkbt_l5NL_1ZUSDRcfUxbXSTvFMErS3Z2Bs9IHtFpHv0Qc3FpSrbVj9H_cLgrX8aCrnW28g7AZ-WTvJRDClhOWkxBHbCj_7fVJytlBFvbbFuMd4YTx4PpNguKd1/s1600/DSCN2933.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaYGB3nUjDkn-DDuX-tkbt_l5NL_1ZUSDRcfUxbXSTvFMErS3Z2Bs9IHtFpHv0Qc3FpSrbVj9H_cLgrX8aCrnW28g7AZ-WTvJRDClhOWkxBHbCj_7fVJytlBFvbbFuMd4YTx4PpNguKd1/s400/DSCN2933.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613805861833704082" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Add 1 cup of the pico de gallo that you just made.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaDoMg8mB5B3U4lhEaJ5sG7Ry3HNIGyE3jIYfGfKM2_HdUHDUaySD5ONvu7-tUch7Thy-O4iLTmOE4GQhbXDcP_wLrI15FNufldjU5gAov7iQALr2I1G7A4Hclv23jgx3uvc9yJLvIBGE/s1600/DSCN2935.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaDoMg8mB5B3U4lhEaJ5sG7Ry3HNIGyE3jIYfGfKM2_HdUHDUaySD5ONvu7-tUch7Thy-O4iLTmOE4GQhbXDcP_wLrI15FNufldjU5gAov7iQALr2I1G7A4Hclv23jgx3uvc9yJLvIBGE/s400/DSCN2935.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613805864117347234" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Give it a stir. There you have it heaven in a bowl. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><b>Pico de Gallo </b></span><b>& </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b>Guacamole </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KaecwGr5xp-YORPswXPmxAfRLReerXKXyppL9RnSqbQ/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CPeGh_sB">printable recipe</a></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pico</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">4 Roma Tomatoes, diced</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 medium sweet Onion, diced</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 Red Bell Pepper, diced</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 Jalapeno Pepper, minced</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 hand full fresh Cilantro leaves rough chopped, or 1/3 cup chopped</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon Mortons Nature's Seasoning Salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 Lime, juiced</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Guac</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">4 ripe Avacodos</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 Lime, juiced</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup Pico de Gallo</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAezfqD-R_1c-CXMGuIvAbMKrfV184QIbo9vBN8h9fW0OkROi7A6M70sZDz97oSU_Vc3jFTiV9xVkwImBxr0ebEO8ki1wC1kNTy6hklRZeKhU5YRy6CYFclt4Q1p449a6qOTqfX3TD731/s1600/DSCN2917.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAezfqD-R_1c-CXMGuIvAbMKrfV184QIbo9vBN8h9fW0OkROi7A6M70sZDz97oSU_Vc3jFTiV9xVkwImBxr0ebEO8ki1wC1kNTy6hklRZeKhU5YRy6CYFclt4Q1p449a6qOTqfX3TD731/s400/DSCN2917.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613805857495734498" /></a><br /><div><div>What's the saying? "It ain't over till the fat lady sings." No that's not it. "All is fair in love an war." "A monkey in silk is a monkey no less." "Great minds think alike." No that's not it either. Hmmm..."what's good for the goose is good for the gander". OO OO OO I got it....</div><div><br /></div><div>"It's not a party with out some GuacaMoleee, bay-beh."!</div><div><br /></div><div> Alls well that ends well, </div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-10825183323761068572011-06-20T23:10:00.001-04:002011-06-21T00:35:45.169-04:00Hello....tap tap..helloooo anyone still out there?I am still alive. I haven't gone anywhere. In case anyone wondered. <div><br /></div><div>Did anyone wonder? </div><div><br /></div><div>Hello. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">HellloooOOO</span></span>? tap tap tap.....anybody out there? <div><br /></div><div>I've just been taking a little break. I'm still cooking, and making many lists of things I want to write about. Working out more...yes I said <i>working out. </i>As in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">excersicing</span></span>....goodness I can't even spelled the dam word! </div><div><br /></div><div>I may just come back with more than a whole new blog, maybe I'll come back a minus a donut around my middle. (I doubt it.....last night I was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">watchin</span></span>' Toddlers and Tiara's with my arm up to my elbow in the XXL bag of M&M's my son won from his piano teacher.) </div><div><br /></div><div> There has been <b><i><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">alot</span></span> </i></b>going on in our home; in our life; in our family. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed for a little while, but I think I'm back on track. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>This just may be my last Strawberry CAKE post,....but <b><i>maybe not</i></b>, before I make the transition to my new blog site. </div><div><br /></div><div>I feel like I'm starting a new relationship, and I really can't or shouldn't go back to the old one. It feels kind of like when your senior year of high school is coming to a close, you need to move on, say good-bye to your first love. It's a weird. You keep coming back, but you know it needs to be over, you have to move on. He will always be a part of you but, you can never return to the way things were. Just friends....</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Strawberry CAKE I love you. You will always be apart of me. Sniff...snot...snort....scuse me, a minute............</div><div><br /></div><div>Pah-pa-pa-pa-pa-pah (that's my bottom lip quivering).</div><div><br /></div><div>I do need to go through my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">queue</span> and clean it up...<i>there might be a few things</i> to throw at you yet before I move on. </div><div><br /></div><div>I thought you might like to relive my Strawberry Cake adventure with a few favorite posts, in no particular order. <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/01/chicken-caesar-wrap.html">Chicken Caesar Wrap</a> my daughters favorite lunch! <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/01/thursdays-ramblingson-friday.html">Thursdays Ramblings on Friday</a> came about when I decided I just needed to clear my mind, to write just to write with no real direction, you all seemed to like it. Remember these two <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/11/rascally-pilgrims.html">Rascally Pilgrims</a> they are regulars at our Thanksgiving dinner table. Then there's these scrumptious morsels <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/09/pumpkin-spice-donut-muffins.html">Pumpkin Spice Donut Muffins</a>! <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2009/11/never-say-never.html">Never say Never</a>, something I wish I'd learned earlier in life. Then there were all the <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/search/label/Sheila%20Ree%20Project">PW posts</a>, lots and lots of P-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">doob</span></span> posts, 46 to be exact...stalker. <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-thought-i-would-be-happy.html">This post</a> received the most comments of any of my posts! <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/05/saturday-morning-tradition.html">Saturday Morning Tradition</a> seemed to be a favorite also. Here are a couple of my personal favorites,<a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2009/12/boys.html"> Boys</a>, <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/03/paczki-hairballs.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Paczki</span></span>! & Hairballs</a>, and <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/11/chicken-divan.html">Chicken Divan</a>. Oh and this <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/07/interview-with-charlie.html">interview</a> was unforgettable....I know kinda random, but hey what more would you expect. </div><div><br /></div><div>Do you have a favorite post? A favorite post that I wrote....not trying to put you on the spot or anything...just wondering. </div><div><br /></div><div>Feedback is always good.....chirp, chirp. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Flippin</span></span> crickets!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ok</span></span> on that note here is some more randomness in the form of photos. Hope you enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHsJPB49ld7Bpxo5toR6_PruKIqOnXOoCIqfDW7AH55uxqEuqfXKlz4bb1gOploHUL16ul1kmPytRBuzoNJSrgK40GD1teDFlHaJwngGADMWB_31TlPKByOreLUubDXMVq0nekfrQho_R/s1600/DSCN1257.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHsJPB49ld7Bpxo5toR6_PruKIqOnXOoCIqfDW7AH55uxqEuqfXKlz4bb1gOploHUL16ul1kmPytRBuzoNJSrgK40GD1teDFlHaJwngGADMWB_31TlPKByOreLUubDXMVq0nekfrQho_R/s400/DSCN1257.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619557293369108962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My sweet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Seestor</span> and I at my first <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/01/cowgirl-dinner-party.html">Cowgirl Dinner Party</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSk8lHDT8HbkMqIxQ73JtGdSrEG8Z7t7y-p317lTFXU-i0Hea4a5NCfSfpnIH5ojx8cRM78gAJQun1Rovb1l5iZ8PbQGt9kV-A5TGiWPlpvN_beXZIBSKGZp4fu5YSCNTTaYY0FHu2pgTQ/s1600/IMG_7266.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSk8lHDT8HbkMqIxQ73JtGdSrEG8Z7t7y-p317lTFXU-i0Hea4a5NCfSfpnIH5ojx8cRM78gAJQun1Rovb1l5iZ8PbQGt9kV-A5TGiWPlpvN_beXZIBSKGZp4fu5YSCNTTaYY0FHu2pgTQ/s400/IMG_7266.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619557286200134834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't they fun?! This was on one of your<a href="http://johnsonfamilyvaction.blogspot.com/2009/06/moabarches-national-park.html"> road trip</a> adventures.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FFv4UkouvfrXv67pFwS067CbkPb0eEC6idWccU-uS2mBICcHFpuC-0_V9FBZJa3_AnFPkcik46XAkte8WeBjwHojFPij75QCXSkchKNzvd7jdS2Uz6M1l5wvwW71mZbCkwJ4LkR6EpVM/s1600/IMG_6054.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FFv4UkouvfrXv67pFwS067CbkPb0eEC6idWccU-uS2mBICcHFpuC-0_V9FBZJa3_AnFPkcik46XAkte8WeBjwHojFPij75QCXSkchKNzvd7jdS2Uz6M1l5wvwW71mZbCkwJ4LkR6EpVM/s400/IMG_6054.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619557278295611794" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't he lovely...dreamy...that's my man.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCMasJddYPvOhEsuKGIOKhGo7Vf3fNRojLzG7L-TlKgpJQBNngpiFLF4kQJUZ6o1LE2PGn5zAVeTUnlqvIzNVIFlEBx3T0hMODDHQqWUWmcVPofumJWE0qC0ckaSHDq4KfvMhdeMCQV9E/s1600/DSCF0092.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCMasJddYPvOhEsuKGIOKhGo7Vf3fNRojLzG7L-TlKgpJQBNngpiFLF4kQJUZ6o1LE2PGn5zAVeTUnlqvIzNVIFlEBx3T0hMODDHQqWUWmcVPofumJWE0qC0ckaSHDq4KfvMhdeMCQV9E/s400/DSCF0092.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619553347420208290" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/06/pie-crust.html">Pie Crust </a>polka dot period</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdwD_4-FKsQfRQBVETSWNLGjwzIm0KoiQ6CzV7hNX2hd24VAHZne2-8sufj1rqgEHPyuWBMwgkq8qgoX3DSjkhliNcdSccfajUip6D7Dp8py_4-z66CDDeTsVrRyhAI7J0jorytzOKCXe/s1600/IMG_7506.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdwD_4-FKsQfRQBVETSWNLGjwzIm0KoiQ6CzV7hNX2hd24VAHZne2-8sufj1rqgEHPyuWBMwgkq8qgoX3DSjkhliNcdSccfajUip6D7Dp8py_4-z66CDDeTsVrRyhAI7J0jorytzOKCXe/s400/IMG_7506.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619553341695322354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://johnsonfamilyvaction.blogspot.com/2009/06/cliff-dwellers.html">Cadillac Graveyard</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tiq0tFUhV2dBIBBg3xaNCiTmTUvGnyPNJTZIEiqm44CqqZHo3XrhxVbodXQv9WwFkkalAtrc0aY2QDJ-JwHdzi2scEWnWGyJKQNk_JboF_EkA6R0kTFxCMupDH4iyRgLiVoXLZuV1jmZ/s1600/IMG_7780.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tiq0tFUhV2dBIBBg3xaNCiTmTUvGnyPNJTZIEiqm44CqqZHo3XrhxVbodXQv9WwFkkalAtrc0aY2QDJ-JwHdzi2scEWnWGyJKQNk_JboF_EkA6R0kTFxCMupDH4iyRgLiVoXLZuV1jmZ/s400/IMG_7780.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619553334000376866" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love this, my husband hates it. I see kids having fun, he sees kids not taking care of their stuff.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_M9cainax0HnNCiGvzPOcFGaLpO-RdAd8APLoyNpsLQ6f6gMZjlP9keN_0wTA3TjHhMOXj3lbg_HO20pztEYWqGTJAhSOPmF9us03IVW0-MHvbDEyZ0BzFtcFGeH3p3AH-Cy4XjVak1-/s1600/DSCN4698.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_M9cainax0HnNCiGvzPOcFGaLpO-RdAd8APLoyNpsLQ6f6gMZjlP9keN_0wTA3TjHhMOXj3lbg_HO20pztEYWqGTJAhSOPmF9us03IVW0-MHvbDEyZ0BzFtcFGeH3p3AH-Cy4XjVak1-/s400/DSCN4698.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619553325923894498" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The beach at Lake Michigan. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-yUppF7yKNCFN3bST4wwgVWEBl1Q92Id_V8U4Hdmpo8f4lGPsG34qi_EVo8QZvg8bPTi5IOx_2GVFZizP7U988HtxB1GhSkyNZGYieYHSePbSrdetQgbk01mvRjfU-ppz44ARbChxWFZ/s1600/DSCN5444.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-yUppF7yKNCFN3bST4wwgVWEBl1Q92Id_V8U4Hdmpo8f4lGPsG34qi_EVo8QZvg8bPTi5IOx_2GVFZizP7U988HtxB1GhSkyNZGYieYHSePbSrdetQgbk01mvRjfU-ppz44ARbChxWFZ/s400/DSCN5444.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618987307975287170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My third child zipping through life. Smiling all the while.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMbiSqYiz0oWfsniEW_TsIN7yXDtwzjC1gKjwAkfM273r8y9BLUOm4T2szkIkUdFxQmNvfeztVInTnfdVQQWMVG0DNitM1IsXP5VCIlD5hoCVWxmzpDkgAG2QIrR_xMromauX8_wpEsl0/s1600/DSCN5085.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMbiSqYiz0oWfsniEW_TsIN7yXDtwzjC1gKjwAkfM273r8y9BLUOm4T2szkIkUdFxQmNvfeztVInTnfdVQQWMVG0DNitM1IsXP5VCIlD5hoCVWxmzpDkgAG2QIrR_xMromauX8_wpEsl0/s400/DSCN5085.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618987293714010978" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My second child. Ever the creative one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVhddwsd_dhXqSYclNTdHAx5mXxIw1-se8QUOy7Ai3hfbq-ACEY5pIz8aSsyHeqSm70JE2jf4w34wkHv-NSz4UAJt5IU7UX2zpwunO7q30JnlnqvcgCAtMCXTFDtss_0CYMTFprRg-1va/s1600/DSCN3701.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVhddwsd_dhXqSYclNTdHAx5mXxIw1-se8QUOy7Ai3hfbq-ACEY5pIz8aSsyHeqSm70JE2jf4w34wkHv-NSz4UAJt5IU7UX2zpwunO7q30JnlnqvcgCAtMCXTFDtss_0CYMTFprRg-1va/s400/DSCN3701.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618987290307179762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is my fourth child, she's a fire cracker!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHJLMljzOp6GkTzcMSY1-SQmSJ1NmBEcfzTkn2kOsBUVMH6pouwRWMbPAZjrdTSTpp2PLiTty7qxu5wyOPMsQc6qtLdzUz4wU-t00iZaRgNrhkFEk7lmL-KcJgzNpAtpmmjnoAwrk6rKr/s1600/DSCN4233.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHJLMljzOp6GkTzcMSY1-SQmSJ1NmBEcfzTkn2kOsBUVMH6pouwRWMbPAZjrdTSTpp2PLiTty7qxu5wyOPMsQc6qtLdzUz4wU-t00iZaRgNrhkFEk7lmL-KcJgzNpAtpmmjnoAwrk6rKr/s400/DSCN4233.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618987284928747026" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">She loves heading off early in the morning to the Farmers Market with me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTyV2PDeOSw4vL-JBrr046MM96KoiqgqGTU_CZfDCJIwkyxyjT01AvLA1fSK2y9fHW8Vg0usWKjdkz_QGzdrPwqAUSKs0F07utOCSihwEXxmhtjR99ivtIrsvYn3XLKuwNQb5Xf15-1UM/s1600/Scan+18.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTyV2PDeOSw4vL-JBrr046MM96KoiqgqGTU_CZfDCJIwkyxyjT01AvLA1fSK2y9fHW8Vg0usWKjdkz_QGzdrPwqAUSKs0F07utOCSihwEXxmhtjR99ivtIrsvYn3XLKuwNQb5Xf15-1UM/s400/Scan+18.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618951783635438514" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Then I found this picture of her....precious chubby cheeked brown baby.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuQW-4EBUhrhyphenhyphenjfHuxxk9-YciOpUoTDMrD_Pfff3leEvNKuuCNcZERMduk1SfWGFCE1ntc3worfyxRaCL9MmCw73vn9Ypd9TY_iO8PFJ-yy_0tOQKsWKe9Iw0WzhFCOCgCDkSMfB2X6G1/s1600/Scan+16.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuQW-4EBUhrhyphenhyphenjfHuxxk9-YciOpUoTDMrD_Pfff3leEvNKuuCNcZERMduk1SfWGFCE1ntc3worfyxRaCL9MmCw73vn9Ypd9TY_iO8PFJ-yy_0tOQKsWKe9Iw0WzhFCOCgCDkSMfB2X6G1/s400/Scan+16.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618951780806742946" /></a>And this picture of the day we <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/search/label/adoption">brought her home.</a> Look at the look on her sisters face, "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Yeh</span> well she's not all that." Priceless. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjL3hB4h3iMW30u6MZTD6IJZOOUnIbTGT5vijSNdmMkivwX3M98JzUQ-EQju-126ZTNfHvWcSZZIWd7lr37hiAZw6-bYryxyqx9cZVS7y5j8kAftDJpf1xawUugP0Ik58UTANXlZR0qj_I/s1600/DSCN3836.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjL3hB4h3iMW30u6MZTD6IJZOOUnIbTGT5vijSNdmMkivwX3M98JzUQ-EQju-126ZTNfHvWcSZZIWd7lr37hiAZw6-bYryxyqx9cZVS7y5j8kAftDJpf1xawUugP0Ik58UTANXlZR0qj_I/s400/DSCN3836.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618951777357876370" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OF-LxHSZwwIgQhRaLsQdkOvAEvyA067QK_cYObwJEQo_S9-PKowV2pCpSMn4B4oueWGLzgDWHN3p5SiMvb4Z4oveMDhsu5lAs5Hqg758MGa9Xxc7SZGm-VUegk6SVqGnbD6OGy7RMEfn/s1600/DSCN3841.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OF-LxHSZwwIgQhRaLsQdkOvAEvyA067QK_cYObwJEQo_S9-PKowV2pCpSMn4B4oueWGLzgDWHN3p5SiMvb4Z4oveMDhsu5lAs5Hqg758MGa9Xxc7SZGm-VUegk6SVqGnbD6OGy7RMEfn/s400/DSCN3841.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618951772159601842" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqDAOVDeE-uByKKiRo6MhHfd-ozRroMxeoPLvW9krp4P0kzhixTO-VW10ZCXzHKhessLchrbOrLVugpoDOp3_gl25h075Y4Qeq21g_koyiLA00nqp9-Ixl9ozuDZhHiD6I232lmkcB5d51/s1600/DSCN3325.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqDAOVDeE-uByKKiRo6MhHfd-ozRroMxeoPLvW9krp4P0kzhixTO-VW10ZCXzHKhessLchrbOrLVugpoDOp3_gl25h075Y4Qeq21g_koyiLA00nqp9-Ixl9ozuDZhHiD6I232lmkcB5d51/s400/DSCN3325.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618951765359374610" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love flowers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7eHulv8h2y-PCfwUle-Xgwfbu8SIqU7wQPpqC9YDUqjhgYBfoLDOn3UnXmU_zqfBgg3s_i6RVvtgF1WvqtN7WRJ0o5ivDmi5rc_vxnbaH0lDw3p7WB2cRjqysNrBRQGh4QN9WxrIa9t8/s1600/2008_0815Dec07toAug080301.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7eHulv8h2y-PCfwUle-Xgwfbu8SIqU7wQPpqC9YDUqjhgYBfoLDOn3UnXmU_zqfBgg3s_i6RVvtgF1WvqtN7WRJ0o5ivDmi5rc_vxnbaH0lDw3p7WB2cRjqysNrBRQGh4QN9WxrIa9t8/s400/2008_0815Dec07toAug080301.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618878869257606850" /></a>My firstborn. Dare Devil. Extremely <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">competitive</span>, won't stop until it's perfect. I think he ended up jumping 14 skateboards this day. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Wacky</span>. I couldn't watch. I had to have another parent take this photo. Thank you Rob.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAou_uSNJtuxZWnhduQLBj3zElbG4OL-jVZPVXZCl1o1Ped4iG_kdJvmLQtGzpeb5EAr6CCCsmVaqfMXoKNyBKsbbMb4GvmVlkc0Z8gWBl1LylCcqLt9MmybdXFH3jYuAUiPsiYrlaM8u/s1600/DSCN5642.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAou_uSNJtuxZWnhduQLBj3zElbG4OL-jVZPVXZCl1o1Ped4iG_kdJvmLQtGzpeb5EAr6CCCsmVaqfMXoKNyBKsbbMb4GvmVlkc0Z8gWBl1LylCcqLt9MmybdXFH3jYuAUiPsiYrlaM8u/s400/DSCN5642.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618878855859803474" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Jack. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The hero hairball, donut eating <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">numb skull</span> of an ever <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">lovin'</span> canine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgoE5wN02TiUOy2DqoMKgRiLp7QwOPp-i6CWiaove57EzBm1u4NHBa67-vwoGxFvN7NE4yBCQ_jao_HLL20XwvxmeqA0PVkoQalhyvCHBY8fkNnWdNftWzmU_ox4-BCH0uB8n2C4IZDZHD/s1600/DSCN8807.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgoE5wN02TiUOy2DqoMKgRiLp7QwOPp-i6CWiaove57EzBm1u4NHBa67-vwoGxFvN7NE4yBCQ_jao_HLL20XwvxmeqA0PVkoQalhyvCHBY8fkNnWdNftWzmU_ox4-BCH0uB8n2C4IZDZHD/s400/DSCN8807.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618878844366238082" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Three kinds of pie, because who can eat just one kind of pie? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3ZziUndxLXr3yGksEZnI3QS3waektNb0UU0UxSJ6gXpvBGiQpOi-z-7N65r_Rh44Ju3I6Kh5UCHyk0WM3lc9PT_warzSxIIW0KOx1kSxlCjd7mkyldOVCvHV-FgA0TSkoGSYmn-OgGh8/s1600/Untitled+Image.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3ZziUndxLXr3yGksEZnI3QS3waektNb0UU0UxSJ6gXpvBGiQpOi-z-7N65r_Rh44Ju3I6Kh5UCHyk0WM3lc9PT_warzSxIIW0KOx1kSxlCjd7mkyldOVCvHV-FgA0TSkoGSYmn-OgGh8/s400/Untitled+Image.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618875897668795826" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is my monkey, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">sometimes</span> he can be found on my back while cooking.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGokZWgkI7OzXlDFx4bn1XBTstMT_A2R4S-iQ52StUNwUhMwIQLnzSVYBt7D5exurmfxQtXDBgcyYl-P2F9uUNWkBJ2N2w04w_yYReRs3RqCxefLfQpkrubYPVkGn3uxMXCRXJ0vvCejl/s1600/DSCN9582.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGokZWgkI7OzXlDFx4bn1XBTstMT_A2R4S-iQ52StUNwUhMwIQLnzSVYBt7D5exurmfxQtXDBgcyYl-P2F9uUNWkBJ2N2w04w_yYReRs3RqCxefLfQpkrubYPVkGn3uxMXCRXJ0vvCejl/s400/DSCN9582.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618875893598935346" /></a></div><div>This is Bessy. The weird squirrel that runs around in our backyard. We think she was in a freak nut transporting accident and her tail was blown off. She is a nutty squirrel. No pun intended.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEies-gthrlO1tHUBswdbeLHi_R_vNfhwkd2ZstqHk0zcuBnkKLh55SBk5iKsWxg5Y0d7CVZ48ncBFXiP4eWvRGCPpLKRElzEFp2DpaHRW7xW-0kPCGMLORXKdio1GJDr1rwKZTPQTwyh566/s1600/DSCN2170.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEies-gthrlO1tHUBswdbeLHi_R_vNfhwkd2ZstqHk0zcuBnkKLh55SBk5iKsWxg5Y0d7CVZ48ncBFXiP4eWvRGCPpLKRElzEFp2DpaHRW7xW-0kPCGMLORXKdio1GJDr1rwKZTPQTwyh566/s400/DSCN2170.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618875884747398754" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Braces, now goggles. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypE9XUaFMBLPK0N8KSwolDraEH0jV9i-k2fSnN6ggS1ch5K03m51KpopTHV-gg7Ek9hXMnq6Ww0KXoarzmtZ3y4gOKe4-LI-k9jvl4WnM_labs9_kTbviuS53Acwi9zk6r35Ii1aXhqbz/s1600/DSCN2676.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypE9XUaFMBLPK0N8KSwolDraEH0jV9i-k2fSnN6ggS1ch5K03m51KpopTHV-gg7Ek9hXMnq6Ww0KXoarzmtZ3y4gOKe4-LI-k9jvl4WnM_labs9_kTbviuS53Acwi9zk6r35Ii1aXhqbz/s400/DSCN2676.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618875877633692258" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">She runs...like the wind. I think she must have been switched at birth. Me no run. Only to the pantry.</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTFqatCub3MCxdWFsvaFcxCzI1MG0MJHU-TKkh3q44QW5dpcOlvo0cDjGzBkt-jmdTphKj1LQFkW5yhx8GEOaBZGzZAcYEnQiqj9KCcZr2gGzellpbZ-OYrocB4l6RKijY_ofvcyY7j96O/s1600/DSCF0211.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTFqatCub3MCxdWFsvaFcxCzI1MG0MJHU-TKkh3q44QW5dpcOlvo0cDjGzBkt-jmdTphKj1LQFkW5yhx8GEOaBZGzZAcYEnQiqj9KCcZr2gGzellpbZ-OYrocB4l6RKijY_ofvcyY7j96O/s400/DSCF0211.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618875876209459746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is what I need to do today...pick me some berries.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfguJ3sBSUxPpGkOuNq-YbhBH8Y35e8WqeJuQ5z03oGDrJp93RIlZ5yC9MeLopGnHx7yHTk7Bqck5zEwJUUEzbV2CREFMIN34eq4Bx6Gl8FZUmhPyXshYZRt7bYxHHwqzY1AsdLga4wR6/s1600/DSCN3569.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfguJ3sBSUxPpGkOuNq-YbhBH8Y35e8WqeJuQ5z03oGDrJp93RIlZ5yC9MeLopGnHx7yHTk7Bqck5zEwJUUEzbV2CREFMIN34eq4Bx6Gl8FZUmhPyXshYZRt7bYxHHwqzY1AsdLga4wR6/s400/DSCN3569.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618872365141837938" /></a>The Johnsons LOVE the 4th of July! It is a day for parades, basketball tournaments, eating, swimming, eating, games, fireworks, and enjoying friends. I HEART Independence Day!! Very thankful for where I live.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9rIujwuxmQvW62M8SrcfibdTC6OUk5om_fr3moGOa0TE9o3hbkaPu5LedBzqM4ZKA_HwEYoE3S7V4AFMDKLbV57Y1WwUvUQMScRrMSOh34fq8y2U9nIDQqMvqIh5pDkg6TIKK1oaEpUu/s1600/DSCF0014.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 377px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9rIujwuxmQvW62M8SrcfibdTC6OUk5om_fr3moGOa0TE9o3hbkaPu5LedBzqM4ZKA_HwEYoE3S7V4AFMDKLbV57Y1WwUvUQMScRrMSOh34fq8y2U9nIDQqMvqIh5pDkg6TIKK1oaEpUu/s400/DSCF0014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618872352473195954" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Red, White, and Blue ah-oo ah-oo ah-00...</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwkiE5ySxssfvNw60pnXLh9z0lrlVApTGZlSLF0cJ_zpG5jqJnptKJ5YDOVyhTrBsCaNKaOvVCtHt6ZXI6UuhL5ng4xaqa0SU3iHDixZLYVZOW0E2A8vbKWbdfrJmHTpkj5bBkU2PioKY/s1600/DSCF0156.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwkiE5ySxssfvNw60pnXLh9z0lrlVApTGZlSLF0cJ_zpG5jqJnptKJ5YDOVyhTrBsCaNKaOvVCtHt6ZXI6UuhL5ng4xaqa0SU3iHDixZLYVZOW0E2A8vbKWbdfrJmHTpkj5bBkU2PioKY/s400/DSCF0156.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618872346583012834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">One of the most relaxing <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/06/well-hello-cowboy.html">weekends</a> of my life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2JJZ46v63kAJJ422EwTcnQ-iTgZ1yg2KnEqJ6WZMrNGHHolL5-LNTu6DML5_8V6geZ_PMZGvc1lZG5PuQ3pOuqveTcdBaNfs6pYfDqal16iya9S5tVAzXdZrQ0DcNWf3dkOHWsuUd5u8/s1600/DSCF0083.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2JJZ46v63kAJJ422EwTcnQ-iTgZ1yg2KnEqJ6WZMrNGHHolL5-LNTu6DML5_8V6geZ_PMZGvc1lZG5PuQ3pOuqveTcdBaNfs6pYfDqal16iya9S5tVAzXdZrQ0DcNWf3dkOHWsuUd5u8/s400/DSCF0083.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618872344379659266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/06/welcome-to-oklahoma.html">Pee-doob</a> girls. I luv you ladies!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by. Ya'll come back now ya hear!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>LuvYa.</div></div></div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-11465959673328548972011-06-03T09:30:00.008-04:002011-06-03T10:22:49.941-04:00Spicy Ginger Coleslaw the perfect side for a BBQ!One of my favorite Summer side dishes is Coleslaw! Unfortunately, quite often coleslaw can be boring. Average. Not worthy of seconds. Add some extra carrots, tart apple and the zing of fresh ginger, and Oh! let's not forget the cayenne pepper, and you will be going back for thirds!! <div><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEbEf5tgfjfevdBx1qNX_nSwlDBM8C9IQXuKvhOh863Jo-dffNMYeqSZDRRVb6sRyF7ntouu8I2eviu1VYx_N4ohTiLflvN88pkreJaRrBpSMFMfIuKOXRAG8_MY7XuWA1ZrI3beSu5Oc/s1600/DSCN2942.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEbEf5tgfjfevdBx1qNX_nSwlDBM8C9IQXuKvhOh863Jo-dffNMYeqSZDRRVb6sRyF7ntouu8I2eviu1VYx_N4ohTiLflvN88pkreJaRrBpSMFMfIuKOXRAG8_MY7XuWA1ZrI3beSu5Oc/s400/DSCN2942.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613980906786666066" /></a><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Spicy Ginger Coleslaw</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y5jHAjFESx8yfBLoNuLdjxr40E563aO-top1lp3joRQ/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CKH2g64N"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">printable recipe</span></a></i></div><div>1 14 ounce bag Coleslaw</div><div>1/2 Red Bell Pepper sliced thin</div><div>1 cup or half a bag matchstick Carrots</div><div>1 Granny Smith Apple shredded (or any other tart variety)</div><div>1 tablespoon fresh Ginger grated</div><div>1 cup Mayonnaise</div><div>1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar</div><div>1 tablespoon Sugar...more if you like your slaw sweeter</div><div>1/2 teaspoon Morton's Natures Seasonings Salt</div><div>1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper...more if you like it spicy</div><div>1/2 teaspoon Coleman's Mustard Powder</div><div>salt and pepper to taste</div><div>Paprika for garnish</div><div><br /></div><div>In a large mixing bowl combine bag of coleslaw, matchstick carrots, shredded apple, and Red Bell Pepper cut into thin strips. Toss to combine. In a smaller bowl whisk together mayonnaise, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and seasonings. If you like spicy don't be afraid to add more cayenne, or more sugar if you prefer a sweeter slaw. Make it your own...I will never know (wink). Pour dressing over slaw mixture, fold until combined. Give it a taste, add salt and pepper if you feel the need. Transfer to a smaller bowl and sprinkle with paprika to make it look purdy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spicy Ginger Coleslaw made a slaw lover out of my Kenny. He is not one for salads with mayonnaisey dressings, but this one has enough flavor and crunchy texture from the apple, pepper, and extra carrots, that is has won him over. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Pair this coleslaw with these <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;"><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/07/bbq-ribs.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;">BBQ Ribs</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">......</span></span></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTrZiZeH9kPeC4o0yYrogd-N24a7LTxH0Zehzg4BZA_MXFenIilSx3NtTqVwyZ7F0aFcp2LF6zId7cRcDBNfLBm4ISufT2MmRJhvnSkbOfLm4PbjxjNwlHRWMiRwj12hI-XRyDt4GAL_O/s1600/DSCN3778.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTrZiZeH9kPeC4o0yYrogd-N24a7LTxH0Zehzg4BZA_MXFenIilSx3NtTqVwyZ7F0aFcp2LF6zId7cRcDBNfLBm4ISufT2MmRJhvnSkbOfLm4PbjxjNwlHRWMiRwj12hI-XRyDt4GAL_O/s400/DSCN3778.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613990515574990786" /></a><br />Or with these <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/09/hawaiian-burgers.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><b>Hawaiian Burgers</b></span></a>. Is it just me or do you have a hard time spelling <i>Hawaiian</i>? It's a freaky word to me...anyway...however you spell it, these burgers are amaaaZING!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3qPXwQSxIRCArQqvluZ3x1tqMuNOOR8FI7vil9fhyphenhyphene3zLaTkvzsXp1lqyBppYX5efiElMWBV7D1AU8Evd4jQ99eYoFxoX-ieNcblTEpIvQJW2P4aUJV1gWn35kPmOBEHDeH6Da-l_QOe/s1600/DSCN5624.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3qPXwQSxIRCArQqvluZ3x1tqMuNOOR8FI7vil9fhyphenhyphene3zLaTkvzsXp1lqyBppYX5efiElMWBV7D1AU8Evd4jQ99eYoFxoX-ieNcblTEpIvQJW2P4aUJV1gWn35kPmOBEHDeH6Da-l_QOe/s400/DSCN5624.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613990507560452546" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then add these <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/03/cheesy-roasted-potatoes.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Taters</span></b></a>.....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-CcT35DVR89Ozu6u-k4fVuwE9gxqbnRr9G1TGUq6MsvwJH9yP6g9fdTZqxznNQSbFaHEz7thn83QJhqJpPpCu0EEggjq4qxHii2W91LlcOvIx_89nwJOjeVjYoA0K5hX7Hw4a53c9Ark/s1600/DSCN1660.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-CcT35DVR89Ozu6u-k4fVuwE9gxqbnRr9G1TGUq6MsvwJH9yP6g9fdTZqxznNQSbFaHEz7thn83QJhqJpPpCu0EEggjq4qxHii2W91LlcOvIx_89nwJOjeVjYoA0K5hX7Hw4a53c9Ark/s400/DSCN1660.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613990500464333826" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And this SCRUMPTIOUS<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/06/heathers-strawberry-rhubarb-crisp.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp</span></a>,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">from my gal Heather at <a href="http://hnesbit.blogspot.com/">Down Home</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://hnesbit.blogspot.com/"> </a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://hnesbit.blogspot.com/">with the Nesbits</a></span></span></span></b> and you will be the BBQ QUEEN guaranteed!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGlDhDartTg-leIJznh1pbb9ctuJPiOU7QCc7zyW_GFXT8NWw3oTgqGByjK87je3d2503ppoJGIDujmYLUHrRH7z8HLqxG6wvk4LnMjXZr9wdproiMpNzji1WOZbmTd0Y7TDi9YOmH6vC/s1600/DSCF0148.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGlDhDartTg-leIJznh1pbb9ctuJPiOU7QCc7zyW_GFXT8NWw3oTgqGByjK87je3d2503ppoJGIDujmYLUHrRH7z8HLqxG6wvk4LnMjXZr9wdproiMpNzji1WOZbmTd0Y7TDi9YOmH6vC/s400/DSCF0148.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613990521929327170" /></a><br />There you have it I just put your next outdoor <b>BBQ Menu</b> together for you! Like I said you will be the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">BBQ Queen</span>, unless that is you are of the male persuasion then you will be the BBQ King. </div><div><br /></div><div>Looking for some more great summer recipe ideas? Head over to my friend Kim's new blog Recipes to Run On!</div><div><br /><center> <a href="http://www.recipestorunon.com/"> <img src="http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z104/danielle982/2011/recipes%20to%20run%20on/recipestorunonbutton.png" /> </a></center><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div>LUV yuh!</div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-51666563129086986232011-05-31T10:11:00.002-04:002011-05-31T11:30:04.866-04:00UPDATE: BwoB help for JoplinFirst, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the out pouring of concern for my family in Joplin MO. I cannot express my gratitude for your generosity. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bloggers-without-Borders/175718889132534"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><b>Bloggers with out Borders</b> raised over $2000!!! </span></a><div><br /></div><div>After launching the fundraising project for Joplin, it came to <b>BwoB's</b> attention that another bloggers family had also been affected by the destruction of the tornadoes that had hit Arkansas. Maggy of <a href="http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/bwob-an-update/">Three Many Cooks</a> emailed me and asked if I minded sharing the funds raised. How could I say no. Good golly Miss Molly so many in need, "Of course I will share!!!". You know I always say, "It's nice to share.". Half of the monies raised will go to <a href="http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2011/05/etnadenning-arkansas-tornado.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Confessions of a Cookbook Queens</span></a> family in Denning, Arkansas.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was really hoping that I would be able to make the trip to Missouri, sadly that is not going to happen. BUT my mom is heading up there (she lives in Florida, so for her it's "up there") tomorrow morning. She will help out our family as they prepare for the funeral of my great aunt, and she will help her cousin who is recovering from complications from severe bruising and cuts from being buried in the rubble from the tornado. Once my mom gets to Joplin I will send her the money and she will present it to the family that we have chosen to help. </div><div><br /></div><div>I will give you a full update on this families situation, with pictures, as soon as my mom gets all the details to me. </div><div><br /></div><div>So many of you have been praying and I want to thank you for your prayers. We have seen so many prayers answered in the last 10 days. If you could continue to pray this time for my mom as she heads to Joplin, I would really appreciate it. My cousin told me on the phone that the pictures online and the news do not even begin to show the devastation in Joplin. Pray for strength, health, safety, and a super natural ability to serve those in need, for my mom. Love you mom thanks for being willing to serve and to help us get the donations to the designated family.</div><div> </div><div>Luv U all!! and Thanks Again!</div><div><br /></div><div><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-36789400445134364842011-05-26T12:27:00.014-04:002011-05-26T19:31:39.625-04:00BwoB: Help for Joplin MO<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0e1o1NcQiFIFaZwlrPJGnWhsdkebwm4xlOsKPoBoYuqMxjKpL9rTvL87sM6K5p9Gnos2GC1dJkaDaRnVvGhuU7nl245qUtXTj3STYSPrZymbdFj0SHDyBMvqP83NyasAHQQaSvt66si4/s1600/Untitled+Image+1+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0e1o1NcQiFIFaZwlrPJGnWhsdkebwm4xlOsKPoBoYuqMxjKpL9rTvL87sM6K5p9Gnos2GC1dJkaDaRnVvGhuU7nl245qUtXTj3STYSPrZymbdFj0SHDyBMvqP83NyasAHQQaSvt66si4/s400/Untitled+Image+1+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611131599437678818" /></a><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bloggers with out Borders (BwoB) is a blogger-based charity whose mission is to help people- bloggers and readers alike- by harnessing the good will of the blogging community. Its founders are Maggy Keet of </span><b><a href="http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/bwob-help-for-joplin-mo/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ThreeManyCooks</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, Erica Pineda-Ghanny of </span><b><a href="http://ivoryhut.com/2011/05/bwob-help-for-joplin-mo/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Ivory Hut</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, and Aimee Wimbush-Bourque of </span><b><a href="http://www.simplebites.net/bwob-help-for-joplin-mo/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Simple Bites</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. BwoB officially launches in July 2011.</span><br /></i><br />Sunday a half-mile wide tornado ripped through the town of Joplin MO. and flattened much of the town and smacked directly into the city hospital, it left many homeless, and mourning the loss of loved ones. <i>My family being one of them.</i> My Great Aunt was killed when the nursing home she was living in was flattened. My Uncle was visiting her but somehow survived, he was released from the hospital today. My cousin, their daughter, was buried under rubble after being thrown from her car during the tornado, and is very banged up and bruised. Luckily their homes were spared, but many homes were not. Some have lost all they have including loved ones. Today the death toll rose to 116. <div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhobxhq9VGGWBjarbSZTjoyL7LMp4ag6j-osfmYhIzxes9c3MF3a-qI1oeu-L5pf4wwa7EvUiHjz4I9GUsLLDPa_Ctbz03YRtBgxpmn4HWIWhZ3Kd2PLvesBnk5Y1iNfWLxL5tcWNvaWvI/s1600/Untitled+Image+4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhobxhq9VGGWBjarbSZTjoyL7LMp4ag6j-osfmYhIzxes9c3MF3a-qI1oeu-L5pf4wwa7EvUiHjz4I9GUsLLDPa_Ctbz03YRtBgxpmn4HWIWhZ3Kd2PLvesBnk5Y1iNfWLxL5tcWNvaWvI/s400/Untitled+Image+4.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611158322563837874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Photo Credit: Photo Gallery - World - IBNLive</span></div><br /></div><div>While checking my Facebook Monday morning I saw <a href="http://www2.ljworld.com/photos/galleries/2011/may/22/tornado-rips-through-joplin-mo/?utm_campaign=ljtweet&utm_source=ljtweet&utm_medium=ljtweet">the status</a> that Kristen of Dine and Dish has posted to her page. I was SHOCKED. I had family there! I couldn't believe the horrific pictures. I called my mom, and this started the chain of phone calls that led to us finally finding out the full extent of the devastation of Joplin MO., where my extended family lives. </div><div><br /></div><div>I was numb. What could I do? How could I help. I realized the most important thing I could do was to pray. I prayed, alot. I also put a request prayers from my Twitter and Facebook friends. The response was overwhelming, my prayers where answered, in the form of an email, I received on Tuesday, from Maggy from <a href="http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/bwob-help-for-joplin-mo/">Three Many Cooks</a>. She offered the assistance of <b>Bloggers without Borders</b> (explained above) to raise money for my family and those in need in the city of Joplin Wow really?! How could I say no? I said, <i>yes of course,</i> I would get the money there and let everyone know who it went to and how it helped. </div><div><br /></div><div>Wham BAM kaZAM! Before I knew it all three of these lovely, talented, very busy ladies had a blog post up on their websites and were collecting funds for me to distribute to the people, organizations and/or local efforts that need help in Joplin. I was <i>so overcome</i> with gratitude that I started to blubber like a baby. Snot everywhere. It was not pretty. But it was a happy cry...a thankful bawl....a joyful sob, very thankful for the way my itty bitty blog has brought so many incredible people into my life.</div><div><br /></div><div>So now I am asking you...my readers, friends, and family to <b>make donations to Bloggers without Border</b>s. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">No amount is too small! </span></i> And it's super easy to donate. </div><div><br /></div><div>You just need to:</div><div>1. click on one of the three links below</div><div>2. click on the donate button </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/bwob-help-for-joplin-mo/"><b>Three Many Cooks</b></a></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><a href="http://www.simplebites.net/bwob-help-for-joplin-mo/"><b>Simple bites</b></a></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><a href="http://ivoryhut.com/2011/05/bwob-help-for-joplin-mo/"><b>Ivory Hut </b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Voila! That's all there is to it. </div><div><br /></div><div>I want to thank you in advance for trusting me and the three bloggers above with your hard earned money. I promise that it will be put to good use for those in need, as a result of the devastation from the tornado, in Joplin, MO., on Sunday, May 22nd. </div><div><br /></div><div>Again, your prayers and generosity have blown me and my family away!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for your support!</div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-54868282991690967262011-05-24T11:41:00.006-04:002011-05-24T23:38:56.577-04:00the comfort of COOKIES!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PVC-cWv_mkGYIZnCmYi2_8uOph4c2uOLeIhMcqXDiuyPtU5dmg3Jq1VLmONOYmBtuQAysyps1r2XkGT5cm7k6pr4RAFQeLmQhVHOutNLGH9wVOBWe3hUolr8BvLUIlfRLDRQBzPzt-PQ/s1600/DSCN2478.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 371px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PVC-cWv_mkGYIZnCmYi2_8uOph4c2uOLeIhMcqXDiuyPtU5dmg3Jq1VLmONOYmBtuQAysyps1r2XkGT5cm7k6pr4RAFQeLmQhVHOutNLGH9wVOBWe3hUolr8BvLUIlfRLDRQBzPzt-PQ/s400/DSCN2478.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610317303538718850" /></a>***UPDATE*** Prayers are being answered! I received news this evening that the homes of my relatives were spared!!! Hallelujah! My great uncle is still hospitalized, but is off the critical list. My cousin, who at first we had heard had multiple leg fractures....but after finally receiving an X-ray was told she has no broken bones, just really banged up. Praise God. I am so thankful they have homes to return to. But so many do not. The wheels are in motion to HELP in a big way. <i>I will keep you posted!</i> I would not want you to miss out on how <b>YOU could help Joplin. </b>I cannot give thanks enough your outpouring of kindness and concern. <div><br /></div><div>===================================================================<br />First of all I just need to say..... THANK YOU! Bless you all for the out pouring of concern and prayer for my family, in Joplin, Missouri. I am<a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/01/head-in-pot.html"><b> </b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/01/head-in-pot.html">not a news watche</a></span></b><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/01/head-in-pot.html"><b>r</b></a> so when I saw <a href="http://dineanddish.net/">Kristen</a>s status on facebook I GASPED, because <a href="http://www2.ljworld.com/photos/galleries/2011/may/22/tornado-rips-through-joplin-mo/?utm_campaign=ljtweet&utm_source=ljtweet&utm_medium=ljtweet">this is what</a> I saw. I called my mom, who lives in Florida, she had also not heard the news...this set us on a trail of phone calls to find out the scoop.<div><br /></div><div>Here's whole scoop, or what I know of the scoop anyway. Brief background.....my maternal Grandfather grew up in Carthage, Missouri which is a neighboring town to Joplin. The man bled Missouri. He loved his childhood home, but he loved my Grandmother more and after meeting in the Marines during WWII they moved back to her home town of Grand Rapids, Mi. My Grandfathers whole family besides one brother remained in Missouri. (7 siblings) The family has spread out over the years. Many are in the Jefferson City area and then of course Carthage and Joplin areas too. We used to visit often as kids, and they would come to Michigan every summer. But as the years trudge forward the ties that bound us all together, my Grandfather and his siblings, have died or gotten older. The cousins have not been very good at keeping in touch, or visiting each other. </div><div><br /></div><div>Until now............<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5w0DamNGIwYdGrhpfWdZDYtc0gq-mm_vUMTrB2XT_RqJbmUTv60aDCow0ZzSv2xeny0d3-5P_fkmcFmIdXXjZvtPmMud9m2vA0NCJTwRSmWZU1P2c-sPrevReiCntPAo6IXPd-XYMC2H_/s1600/gray+family+3.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5w0DamNGIwYdGrhpfWdZDYtc0gq-mm_vUMTrB2XT_RqJbmUTv60aDCow0ZzSv2xeny0d3-5P_fkmcFmIdXXjZvtPmMud9m2vA0NCJTwRSmWZU1P2c-sPrevReiCntPAo6IXPd-XYMC2H_/s400/gray+family+3.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610327046957547522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My Grandfather was the oldest son. He's the dapper one in the sweater.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>At this point, I am getting all information via my mom. My Great Aunt Dorothy, was 96, and in the nursing home that was hit. She did not survive. My Uncle Dub was found buried under rubble and is hospitalized. My mom's cousin their daughter was also buried in rubble, but had her cell phone and had enough whits about her to call for help, and talk them to her. She is in hospitalized with multiple leg injuries. As far as I know they lost their homes, and all their possessions....that is not confirmed, that is how the news has trickled down to us. I contacted a cousin, but have not heard back. Cousin if you are reading....I'd like to hear from you Luv. What can we do? I know some of you, readers, facebook friends, twitter followers, have wanted to help monetarily. I am inquiring about that. So I will let you know, as soon as I know and then I will set up an account. </div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday I felt so helpless. So frustrated that we haven't kept in better touch. How does this happen? So what does one do, or should I say, what do I do when I don't know what else to do? <i>I bake</i>, and pray......I also pulled some weeds. It was therapeutic. </div><div><br /></div><div>Cookie anyone?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTtFMBFSAJKUjznGs3eUcC_313QtqjQYTUJNJapU0hV9cZgXou9fd6XqIlMyMz9jm7wJJWD4HVkyyQeduZ0kTSbreNK57rhKD3bLEeaKvwcSfF5PoHyyL1Ugq3jKjrRtmP0CWE0GoENK7/s1600/DSCN2480.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTtFMBFSAJKUjznGs3eUcC_313QtqjQYTUJNJapU0hV9cZgXou9fd6XqIlMyMz9jm7wJJWD4HVkyyQeduZ0kTSbreNK57rhKD3bLEeaKvwcSfF5PoHyyL1Ugq3jKjrRtmP0CWE0GoENK7/s400/DSCN2480.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610317313818897026" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Double Chocolate Chip Cookies</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/double-chocolate-chip-cookies-4/?print=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">printable at Tasty Kitchen</span></a></i></div><div><br /></div>My son says these are the best cookies ever. All I know is they helped this gal get through the day yesterday. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hugs, I can't thank you enough....I will keep ya'll updated as to how we can help.</div><div><br /></div><div>Love you all! </div><div><br /><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-86475117075850286852011-05-18T11:52:00.000-04:002011-05-18T13:55:36.049-04:00BACON Vodka and a cocktailMaple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bacontini</span>. Uh-huh....that's what I said Bacon. This is not the typical pastel, fresh, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">citrusy</span>, Spring cocktail post. Nope. It's not. If you know me at all you'll know I don't do typical very well. But I would bet my bottom dollar that if you love bacon, like I love bacon, you would savor yourself this lovely cocktail anytime of year. <div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow many of my foodie friends and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bloggers</span> are high tailing it to Atlanta for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BlogHer</span> Food a conference for....well food <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">bloggers</span>, of course. I was going to go, but the timing was not the best, for many reasons, so I sold my ticket and I am going to be watching my son play soccer all weekend, in Traverse City, instead. Traverse City is a very foodie friendly town, I think I will be just fine UP North. </div><div><br /></div><div>I went to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">BlogHer</span> Food last October and that is where I laid my lips on this luscious cocktail. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-9-WAfMo65KIIvNc6733PUx31fC4c3BlVr77VqTayKC1ulBmQhr6SfiMIqnv-eaciQCPFjzWb5MycFyRwIMnquIZkyUaZcPnlssZmKqfUMLmiGw1ey96UrPGBJoXO__QCGa-dvg-0i0/s1600/DSCN7368.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-9-WAfMo65KIIvNc6733PUx31fC4c3BlVr77VqTayKC1ulBmQhr6SfiMIqnv-eaciQCPFjzWb5MycFyRwIMnquIZkyUaZcPnlssZmKqfUMLmiGw1ey96UrPGBJoXO__QCGa-dvg-0i0/s400/DSCN7368.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589665670966208114" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Behold.... the Maple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Bacontini</span>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10ryOq8LYLpy4zxzD-gIPF2zR7GTM9n2te-3JfdITS4B4_cit1TwEh7EUJmklk3bxbX6MLDXZhJAxT0YICs3HkK-RAN-MGpHwlkO12fjs5AErZ936iP38RoDuSZJ0VvCRZs3ctOw3QsU/s1600/DSCN7369.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10ryOq8LYLpy4zxzD-gIPF2zR7GTM9n2te-3JfdITS4B4_cit1TwEh7EUJmklk3bxbX6MLDXZhJAxT0YICs3HkK-RAN-MGpHwlkO12fjs5AErZ936iP38RoDuSZJ0VvCRZs3ctOw3QsU/s400/DSCN7369.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589665672527764626" /></a>This was Gwendolyn our Maple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Bacontini</span> whipper-upper. She was fast and efficient, and I was tired and hungover the next day as a result. (I actually don't remember her name, but I think Gwendolyn is a sassy cute name....so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">voila</span> her name is Gwendolyn!)</div><div><br /></div><div><div>So because I was reminiscing about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">BlogHer</span> Food in San Francisco..... </div><div><br /></div><div>And because it's a dreary day that calls for a little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">OoommPH</span>!</div><div><br /></div><div>And because I really love you and wouldn't want to hold back anything magnificently <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">bacony</span> and delicious from you. I'm going to share how you can make your very own <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">Maple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Bacontini</span>.</span></b></div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJJcWyJSNogsAXlr58NtlycvCyiwqh3jKpUnr4onZ6hcpIltPxwQuIBfCthy8bQdolk81sV6ga_13ufQZSkD88fXWRJak7lQyNE9fXuUli17UOjnpmroC6TtmVyZKYjvlU39-mmE4Ncw/s1600/DSC_0006.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJJcWyJSNogsAXlr58NtlycvCyiwqh3jKpUnr4onZ6hcpIltPxwQuIBfCthy8bQdolk81sV6ga_13ufQZSkD88fXWRJak7lQyNE9fXuUli17UOjnpmroC6TtmVyZKYjvlU39-mmE4Ncw/s400/DSC_0006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589197291139610978" /></a>Back in January, I decided that I needed to serve this as the signature drink for my <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-throw-cowgirl-dinner-partay.html">Cowgirl Dinner Party</a>. One problem the key ingredient Bacon Vodka is not available for purchase in Michigan. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Wah</span>?! What does the great state of Michigan have against bacon infused vodka? I was not going to let this stop me. I decided to figure it out on my own, I did, and the result was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">luverly</span>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is what you will need for a Maple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Bacontini</span>:</div><div>1 1/2 pounds Maple Cured Bacon or any old bacon will do if you can't find the maple</div><div>1 750 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">mL</span> bottle of Vodka</div><div>1 pint heavy whipping cream</div><div>Chocolate <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Liqueur</span></div><div>1/2 cup cold Maple Syrup </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OO5fowJpZDe1ScjDjkEow0Ymurb5dmte28S_v8Jb8vb3Y95LZacU1zWJjJrzpgRYY0XtHcWHRLLF19_Y-rzVgyUKDLtThOIWoad6JtOZyGz0aTicuqoPHXsZeTFtm0d3Ias7_hzjtW4/s1600/DSCN0809.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OO5fowJpZDe1ScjDjkEow0Ymurb5dmte28S_v8Jb8vb3Y95LZacU1zWJjJrzpgRYY0XtHcWHRLLF19_Y-rzVgyUKDLtThOIWoad6JtOZyGz0aTicuqoPHXsZeTFtm0d3Ias7_hzjtW4/s400/DSCN0809.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589195547973149842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Become friends with these two. Hello Bacon. Hello Vodka. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinq8OCa4uddxFcWtKZwgOzBb2NEBUkA_KJ7ZZsYIfek3rF1JDtse0K4BwMR-SPtowdhaUV07PVDaJHFmt05t582pzKIPPO9Ar52XecGQLr0d38bTEgrblmHiIwaIRp-BIJvj3cwAWQiCc/s1600/DSCN0816.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinq8OCa4uddxFcWtKZwgOzBb2NEBUkA_KJ7ZZsYIfek3rF1JDtse0K4BwMR-SPtowdhaUV07PVDaJHFmt05t582pzKIPPO9Ar52XecGQLr0d38bTEgrblmHiIwaIRp-BIJvj3cwAWQiCc/s400/DSCN0816.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194601288911906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Fry up all the bacon. Reserve 5-6 pieces for the bacon rimmed martini glasses.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrJsblW7vNomePgmElWnNajetJcSUndkpVc7xJ5ldn_s8HDWqUHIEH21GdlCOemr_5WRhuAuz0IDQ5wwCUCm9BzrvN4S1s2DNoLyguNmpKYXKV55BJyYrtaE58Hm_c9oJQEWeRvJyXdhx/s1600/DSCN0817.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrJsblW7vNomePgmElWnNajetJcSUndkpVc7xJ5ldn_s8HDWqUHIEH21GdlCOemr_5WRhuAuz0IDQ5wwCUCm9BzrvN4S1s2DNoLyguNmpKYXKV55BJyYrtaE58Hm_c9oJQEWeRvJyXdhx/s400/DSCN0817.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608062757616989970" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><div>If you have a large measuring cup, 4 cups or larger, pour the rest of the bacon in along with all the grease. Every last drop of bacon grease.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1cFqyA80RSgb-4JYghbBJfLzk8GuNKL_TjSaGFDj3080L_wK9pCzurVmxpJMD0pIWnhF_a8wDlonmJv-PgbB1e3gTjsjHEKzLm6T1X5zh7Y5OG2nYBUAFyWyUcIP7zRtBeA9lY1PCl0/s1600/DSCN0818.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1cFqyA80RSgb-4JYghbBJfLzk8GuNKL_TjSaGFDj3080L_wK9pCzurVmxpJMD0pIWnhF_a8wDlonmJv-PgbB1e3gTjsjHEKzLm6T1X5zh7Y5OG2nYBUAFyWyUcIP7zRtBeA9lY1PCl0/s400/DSCN0818.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194600550104818" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did not buy expensive Vodka, I think pretty much any vodka will do the trick.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDiOldsVxyG_b-1xgQqFo2Z_ds2aztTmnjQ8R1q5BSbdUvPxaM8rfLeC67h-2TzJg6NSOcD1yuCKKVhzHaNwMJ1hHHsAvK8mXf4iiK4y3meJonSI7D1U-r-IrZss5B9LlVrm__iLnYBI/s1600/DSCN0820.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDiOldsVxyG_b-1xgQqFo2Z_ds2aztTmnjQ8R1q5BSbdUvPxaM8rfLeC67h-2TzJg6NSOcD1yuCKKVhzHaNwMJ1hHHsAvK8mXf4iiK4y3meJonSI7D1U-r-IrZss5B9LlVrm__iLnYBI/s400/DSCN0820.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194597310847666" /></a>Pour the whole <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">gol</span>' darn bottle of vodka in with the bacon. <i>Save the bottle</i> you will need to pour the infused vodka back in it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4gQAHtjXtG2aJ689SIFXG7tmss8c0Bf5y1qpN_brVwPxh5x4VXeJNSnoLlJ7bgiq66ONXHdrJN0g6tUiGCFcM-K6olj4AB4V-Fc7FxZvl6u8xzelrOLMBqDEmYBabYEFKWfG6gJe68U/s1600/DSCN0821.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4gQAHtjXtG2aJ689SIFXG7tmss8c0Bf5y1qpN_brVwPxh5x4VXeJNSnoLlJ7bgiq66ONXHdrJN0g6tUiGCFcM-K6olj4AB4V-Fc7FxZvl6u8xzelrOLMBqDEmYBabYEFKWfG6gJe68U/s400/DSCN0821.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194581928076098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Help them mingle with a stir of the spoon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeCusXbapWuZtwOiTeMHho8b1BlqbOBzGyZD0gujxpaS9_mnwx4QN3Pr8ssJri6SCWpKpJUuUQEBoZ1ctiYrc42SK0ZZ9D1dwRdo2pjxetKm4D99vom8X5FceAEecpSb63JpUn_I7ct4/s1600/DSCN0822.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeCusXbapWuZtwOiTeMHho8b1BlqbOBzGyZD0gujxpaS9_mnwx4QN3Pr8ssJri6SCWpKpJUuUQEBoZ1ctiYrc42SK0ZZ9D1dwRdo2pjxetKm4D99vom8X5FceAEecpSb63JpUn_I7ct4/s400/DSCN0822.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194580462120690" /></a>Now transfer this concoction to your freezer. And leave it there for at least 3 hours. I left mine in the freezer over night.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHumQHN6aP8TvSy0LLnj79k0BZV9CFvjYdwY_OK1cmr7VdiUhovEwNzg2p5cSBWAXx2QL3jtXApw4tSkSN0r5w8vIPXH8Fka0vQsJY60gpfQU-Wkix8nDzaDhyphenhyphenxPyat3T__bjAJCSaJB8/s1600/DSCN0823.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHumQHN6aP8TvSy0LLnj79k0BZV9CFvjYdwY_OK1cmr7VdiUhovEwNzg2p5cSBWAXx2QL3jtXApw4tSkSN0r5w8vIPXH8Fka0vQsJY60gpfQU-Wkix8nDzaDhyphenhyphenxPyat3T__bjAJCSaJB8/s400/DSCN0823.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194220456670210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is what I found. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNrD4S5CRh9o6AZNGUk6NcMGM_cXyNgDSoFoaqp0iTpy8C5i2FMIRnKDpd2OmNV7hLXLUKCOQcFiZLwbSTgATJ6z_3TB1bEzRjbD__mLgGhQ0F3PxRaLpCdsq7MdFy6G4yRWUfCRxZds/s1600/DSCN0824.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 359px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNrD4S5CRh9o6AZNGUk6NcMGM_cXyNgDSoFoaqp0iTpy8C5i2FMIRnKDpd2OmNV7hLXLUKCOQcFiZLwbSTgATJ6z_3TB1bEzRjbD__mLgGhQ0F3PxRaLpCdsq7MdFy6G4yRWUfCRxZds/s400/DSCN0824.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194208584877202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">All the fat had come to the top and solidified. Which made it very easy to remove.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkI6RrDXbP2IeQrAG8uOAQHrwd4PgHjoYAnCqiyS7iSAZ-oJ316r8cdkI7seWbceVi3lzmt2oQ17O9-wsOkjMPruNqIgqbnrXlQHl8VKsGQKWqZIWqHuVxR05DZBzyQXMds0C4Gcc5KHY/s1600/DSCN0825.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkI6RrDXbP2IeQrAG8uOAQHrwd4PgHjoYAnCqiyS7iSAZ-oJ316r8cdkI7seWbceVi3lzmt2oQ17O9-wsOkjMPruNqIgqbnrXlQHl8VKsGQKWqZIWqHuVxR05DZBzyQXMds0C4Gcc5KHY/s400/DSCN0825.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194201858976322" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">OOOhh</span> that is not very appetizing. Remember we are making <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Bacontini's</span> not <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Braintini's</span>. Give that a toss in the trash or give it to your children and tell them to go play bacon grease <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">frisbee</span> in the backyard and watch as every dog in the neighborhood shows up for the game.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCnRBJ5wRn0oKz4a6Y6oWZL2PSFU_0rDnO103lGgM3P0As97fR4YKBE1CImcVmLSn14_jwmKS14Dk7kVwKKHKzZUe7HbMyDeSjVYzZ6YMdiQjCOFtN7S4rMvnF_zJwSpGMBwPf5cwlnY/s1600/DSCN0826.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCnRBJ5wRn0oKz4a6Y6oWZL2PSFU_0rDnO103lGgM3P0As97fR4YKBE1CImcVmLSn14_jwmKS14Dk7kVwKKHKzZUe7HbMyDeSjVYzZ6YMdiQjCOFtN7S4rMvnF_zJwSpGMBwPf5cwlnY/s400/DSCN0826.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194197057200754" /></a>Now you will need a bowl that is easy to pour from and a strainer. Pour the Bacon infused Vodka through the strainer into the bowl.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoTT579ScA4WZiEUVeRrl1hlU5oWjSU-vSOBz9O0Lfimn4GpSeW13f30rKo5wWW9wW2OgbHT4jDYp2w6TZLSpSantkP6W9cV1XPWBdbjHoMJoV9O6LRvs4A86R6Kda5wPJxMQCL-Lzr0/s1600/DSCN0828.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoTT579ScA4WZiEUVeRrl1hlU5oWjSU-vSOBz9O0Lfimn4GpSeW13f30rKo5wWW9wW2OgbHT4jDYp2w6TZLSpSantkP6W9cV1XPWBdbjHoMJoV9O6LRvs4A86R6Kda5wPJxMQCL-Lzr0/s400/DSCN0828.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589194197842968514" /></a>Let it drip for a 15 minutes or so, let all the goodness settle in. Throw away the bacon, then pour the strained vodka very carefully, or if you have a funnel that always works too, back into the Vodka bottle. And there you have it. Bacon infused vodka for your Maple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Bacontini</span> or for a Bloody Mary, with extra Tabasco and lots of pickle juice, if you are into that sort of thing....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAQj8k89pRqzhvadw4h6T7oM9xbThnKJ8dQx9Y916lFVkayOLC_6X6ylUTScEdgwBhxV5W3UBv4DkT16ztCJduFYsepgmrMVd26fsXVeiNpLSYZsAqjNhmjfBXlJ_ZaDbc_2OyCLxcxU/s1600/DSCN1589.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAQj8k89pRqzhvadw4h6T7oM9xbThnKJ8dQx9Y916lFVkayOLC_6X6ylUTScEdgwBhxV5W3UBv4DkT16ztCJduFYsepgmrMVd26fsXVeiNpLSYZsAqjNhmjfBXlJ_ZaDbc_2OyCLxcxU/s400/DSCN1589.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589196696996508594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Liqueur is yummy, and necessary, and vital to the making of this cocktail.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzcbqF4uQ5syeldfwAhpfwzYe-VXakY0VGVS3j8me4bz77-_s85v7FABfgSUe3R-O9CBkurA5e79pBNF412M0EIdwPOPwnUJ3lyxfjymT-CzyV2srpU9ce8OXQHIcUI4d4uMsAo0Lafw/s1600/Untitled+Image.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzcbqF4uQ5syeldfwAhpfwzYe-VXakY0VGVS3j8me4bz77-_s85v7FABfgSUe3R-O9CBkurA5e79pBNF412M0EIdwPOPwnUJ3lyxfjymT-CzyV2srpU9ce8OXQHIcUI4d4uMsAo0Lafw/s400/Untitled+Image.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589196691559005746" /></a>As is one of these Cocktail Shaker <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">doo</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">hickys</span>. Of which I did not have, and had to call my more cocktail proficient friend to ask her to bring one over. That is what friends are for right? Lending you their cocktail shaker <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">doo</span>-hickeys.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 17px; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><span class="user-name" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 56px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: block; height: 17px; font-size:15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:15px;"><br /></span></span></span></span>Well I walked you through the Bacon infusing process step by step, but I must have dropped my camera or something because I don't have one picture of me actually making the Maple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Bacontini</span>. I can however tell you how, sans photos. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's really quite easy. You really don't need to have pictures...I promise.</div><div><br /></div><div>First <b>thanks </b>to my friends at <a href="http://www.porkbeinspired.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Porkbeinspired</span>.com</a> that twittered me the recipe. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">Maple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Bacontini</span></span></b> </div><div><i>1 part Bacon Vodka, 1 part Chocolate Liqueur, heavy handed splash of whipping cream, combine in shaker with ice and pour through strainer into a maple syrup and bacon crumb, rimmed martini glass.<br /></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMVBpQjxC8uTouM6U84eAIzNZg3ArF3uSQfriaqkEYn61R7-kcaU8t6oVUmZWsztu-fChco2qkBsm8qQ3ooWY26tl1Oi1sZnlzprJkIkZAfxn8VIbnLuSdAebN8u9HH7xssCoept4cuf2/s1600/DSC_0050.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMVBpQjxC8uTouM6U84eAIzNZg3ArF3uSQfriaqkEYn61R7-kcaU8t6oVUmZWsztu-fChco2qkBsm8qQ3ooWY26tl1Oi1sZnlzprJkIkZAfxn8VIbnLuSdAebN8u9HH7xssCoept4cuf2/s400/DSC_0050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608062756895628114" /></a>Just a few tips:</div><div>1. Make sure the reserved bacon is chopped very fine, put bacon crumbs on flat dish for dipping.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. Maple syrup needs to be really cold so that it's thick and sticky, pour onto a rimmed plate.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Dip martini glass in syrup then into bacon crumbs, mix cocktail, pour into prepared glass, and <b>repeat</b>! </div><div><br /></div><div>Almost everyone gave me that scrunchy nose, questioning look when I served them their first cocktail of the evening.....I didn't give them a choice, they had to try it. Everyone loved it and many asked for another. They were pleasantly surprised by the subtle salty smoke flavor the bacon vodka gave this cocktail.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRkJ6Px7hNpscdh6qEDxNMkcrbl81ZGB2ZZlF4rhHYn8iGQjiBwQqBGh8rn4peqGeEaIi-W_nNkY6Y04xTBXNrkyoBCCXm2kqdSZ_ZQ7CvZCzr9MojJxNCAwzRSg0m3uLe2Ao35s-Stg/s1600/DSC_0002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRkJ6Px7hNpscdh6qEDxNMkcrbl81ZGB2ZZlF4rhHYn8iGQjiBwQqBGh8rn4peqGeEaIi-W_nNkY6Y04xTBXNrkyoBCCXm2kqdSZ_ZQ7CvZCzr9MojJxNCAwzRSg0m3uLe2Ao35s-Stg/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589195545293505202" /></a>It was definitely worth the effort of making my own Bacon Vodka. I hope you give it a whirl, your friends will love you for it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope your Wednesday is sunshiny and full of bacon!</div><div><br /></div><div>I will miss all you <a href="http://www.blogher.com/blogher-food-11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">BlogHer</span> Food</a> peeps. I can't wait to read all about the great time you have in Atlanta. Have a cocktail for me while your at it! <br /><br />Luv,<br /><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-18354488744499576042011-05-12T11:04:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:43:24.642-04:00Root Canal and ramblings......Thello! E hadda geth a woot thanal thaday. Em a lithel numBah, and I'm dribblen' my coffee down my front, and spewing crumbs all over my key board....because heaven forbid I wait for the numbness to go away before I start to fill my pie hole again.<div><br /></div><div>Yeah, so I finally got up the guts to go through with this root canal. I think I canceled it twice, and made excuses for a year or so, then I had to get braces put back on my teeth because I was naughty and didn't wear my retainer at night......well really I lost it while on vacation and then just totally forgot about it. Out of sight out of mind. So the braces held the root canal off for another 9 months. When I was in for my last cleaning, they hog tied me and sucked my spit and blew air in my mouth until I cried UNCLE and made an appointment.....fer this gal-darn woot thanal. </div><div><br /></div><div>PAUSE: If you have had a root canal, you know they are really not that bad. It's just me. It's me being scared of possible torture, and then the fact that I just can't stand to sit still, in a dentist chair, for 90 minutes, it cramps my style in more ways than you know. <i>Resume rambling......</i></div><div><br /></div><div>I subconsciously forgot to write this appointment in on my calendar....if I had an iPhone then I could do it all immediately from that device and sync it to my computer, but for now I'm stuck with the paper calendar hanging on a nail from the cupboard, which I frequently forget to write things in...and sometimes when I do it's a pain because the ink doesn't want to write cause my pen is virtually upside down while writing........SO back to my forgetting to write it on the calendar. <i> I knew </i>I had scheduled it in May sometime after the departure of our house guests. I called my dentist office on Monday hoping it was a couple weeks out so I would have time to make an excuse and reschedule with out being a total annoyance to the scheduler. </div><div><br /></div><div>MY PHONE CALL: me "Good Morning! How are you this morning? This is Sheila Johnson...Hey I was wondering....cause I kinda forgot to write it on my calendar.....um....when is that root canal I scheduled?" them....a little too quickly "We are looking forward to seeing you 9 am THIS Thursday morning!" the looking forward to seeing you made me feel guilty about potentially wanting to break our date and then the speed of the answer made me wonder if they had been waiting for my call. Hmmmmm....they probably have had big lime green post-it notes all over the break room and on every computer screen SHEILA JOHNSON MAY 12, 9AM DON'T LET HER CANCEL!!! me "Oh great! I will see you then". Hang up, GASP, pant.....grumble "criminy" under my breath....UGH! I was just gonna have to suck it up and get it over with. </div><div><br /></div><div>This was the morning. The root canal morning. All week long my kids kept asking me about Thursday..."can we do this that or the other thing?", and my dramatic reply was "that's the day of my ROOT CANAL!". Like I was having heart surgery or something. I know I'm a kook. Now it's only two hours later, the worst part is over, and I am wondering what the HECK I was being such a drama queen about. I am still numb, however. Maybe by the time I get done with my rambling...if you are still with me I will tell you different. </div><div><br /></div><div>So this is how it all went down....I arrive. They don't even let me get comfy in the waiting room...they take me right back, and seat me in a comfy chair, legs up, head rest....one of those posturepedic types. First they take a mold of my tooth area to make the temporary and eventually my new permanent toof. Then the dental girl (sorry I know there is a more technical term, but that's what I call her), Kristin, she's super sweet, shoves a whole lottah cotton soaked in numbing medicine back in the lower, right corner of my mouf. That gets to stay there for a few minutes while she gets me all hooked up with my bib and suctions tools, and a chest full of other things of which I have no vocabulary for. The new thing this time was that I could have my very own iPod with Pandora and headphones to jam out during my procedure, then of course the cool sunglasses. I was lookin' smokin' HOT! Why I didn't have Kristin take a picture is beyond me...I know you would have loved to see me like this....as I would you. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then entered my Dentist. Very nice man, with blindingly white toofs. Good thing I had my sun glasses on. After a little bit of small talk, he got right down to the business of "numbing me up". The worst part by far. Thank goodness for the distractions of Pandora, and that my hair was caught between the chair and my dentists belly and was pulling rather hard, OUCH! After the shots they left me alone to let it all sink in. </div><div><br /></div><div>Re-enter dentist, now I am numb, but wishing that I could also have the red Bozo Nose laughing gas too, just like when I was a kid, but I figure its too late to ask. He tips my chair way back. That's when it happens....<b>the post nasal drip. </b></div><div><br /></div><div>PAUSE: In the Spring I always go through a period of nasal congestion and this irritating feeling of globs of glue running down the back of my throat. It usually does not bother me too badly, that is until I lay down.....</div><div><br /></div><div>I feel it start to build, the snot glob, I try to calmly swallow, but then my tongue starts to whack out and convulse. Then I feel the hot rush of sweat from my armpits. None too soon comes the smell of burning flesh. UGHa! You know that smell of hair burning? (Don't tell me you never yanked your hair out as a kid and burned it over your mothers favorite center piece candle.) So I open my eyes maybe I could make eye contact, but I have dark sunglasses on....all I see is my tooth particles flying in the air before my eyes like gnats in the night. I attempt to take a deep cleansing breath through my nose, which only further assits the snot glob farther down my throat....I wonder can they see snot globs sliding down peoples throats as they work. And If they can why don't they take that sucker thing and just suck it right outta there? I would have really appreciated that. I guess I could have put my hand up like they said I should if I was in need, but my fingers were clinging so tightly to the armrests that I forgot I even had arms. <b> SNORK! </b> Oh my! Did I really just gag-snore? I was trying to avoid that loud SNORK sound, but my body was out of control. I opened my eyes again, it was like it never happened, no one even cracked a smile. Are you joking...if I were a dentist and someone SNORKED that loud while I was drilling the ba-geebies out of their mouth, I would have at least given them a little crooked smile....like whoops, those things happen. Instead I SNORK and I'm left laying there wondering....did I really just SNORK loudly, and then gag myself or was it all apart of my very vivid imagination. </div><div><br /></div><div>ZZZzzzzzzziiinggg...zzzzzzzzzzzwwwwheeeee zzzzzweeeee-weeeee-wweee=weee a few more zings and loud whizzes and my dentist was proclaiming he was all done. No mention of the gagging snort noise I made, no side ways glances at the dentist girl. Maybe I didn't snork....I was too chicken to ask, and I was afraid to talk all numbed up. What's more pathetic snorking loudly or snorking loudly and then asking about it when your mouth is numb and your tongue is hanging to the side like a dead deer. I decided it was best not to bring it up. I wonder if my dentist put in his notes: patient has heavy post nasal drip and snorks. </div><div><br /></div><div>How was your last dental experience? </div><div><br /></div><div>OK my tongue is starting to tingle, but my wips are still numbah. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the words of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJMKupYF14I">Edith Ann</a>....."Thaths the troof, Pthhhhhhh!"</div><div><br /></div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-82564406688281143022011-05-11T10:53:00.003-04:002011-05-11T11:17:41.085-04:00Wet Burrito<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNHmqC5BYWSIahC26NcB3KEtg_urEB3PddV1ih4W_flEqxHPvMURFwe3Iahpl5wmXbXcKYfsbZ1JWGBiNylge0geHD064sp_JI3NIufvYxF9fyMmacMtOuE2yzNNDR67iNEDGPa5ddlm1/s1600/DSCN1347.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNHmqC5BYWSIahC26NcB3KEtg_urEB3PddV1ih4W_flEqxHPvMURFwe3Iahpl5wmXbXcKYfsbZ1JWGBiNylge0geHD064sp_JI3NIufvYxF9fyMmacMtOuE2yzNNDR67iNEDGPa5ddlm1/s400/DSCN1347.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605152080451785458" /></a>I have to apologize for being slow to deliver on my promise, of showing you how we do Wet Burritos, after I posted my Grandma's <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/05/red-sauce-cinco-de-mayo.html">Red Sauce</a> recipe. Hopefully you haven't been hanging out in Red Sauce limbo until now. <div><br /></div><div>Wet Burritos, my way, may seem like a tad-bit of a process, but you'll just have to get over it, and treat your family and friends to a Wet Burrito that is <i>better than any you will </i><b><i>ever</i></b><i> have in a restaurant. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSRMq0lIUizMpJb1h4zY32NGXMvsLTsoRGdw0Ozfy_1Ov7b_3Ny__zMf-yx3AmXX6gUMy4IgkJbl9hKaZKnJlBeEdAp876rtOBriBsvpo8IWPX-xweYTLO0ENiNUR9mplZyEz-MJ5wZuGd/s1600/DSCN1324.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSRMq0lIUizMpJb1h4zY32NGXMvsLTsoRGdw0Ozfy_1Ov7b_3Ny__zMf-yx3AmXX6gUMy4IgkJbl9hKaZKnJlBeEdAp876rtOBriBsvpo8IWPX-xweYTLO0ENiNUR9mplZyEz-MJ5wZuGd/s400/DSCN1324.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605152077385522690" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">The Red Sauce is the KEY. You can make this a day ahead of time. It freezes really well also, just let it cool and then pour into a Zip-loc freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw, pour back into sauce pan, and reheat. You may need to add a 1/2 cup of water or stock to thin sauce if it seems too thick.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So all that being said make "the sauce", and set aside while you prepare the ground beef filling for your burritos.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Wet Burritos</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b></b>yields 10-12 burritos</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17hfFqtDjQV7GnhHkAyvbVYliXXilvdLkQz1B8gne2oI/edit?hl=en&authkey=CJyy6e0P">printable recipe</a></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 recipe <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/05/red-sauce-cinco-de-mayo.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">Red Sauce</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 pounds of lean Ground Beef</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 large Onion diced</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 packet Taco Seasoning</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 ladles Red Sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 can Refried Beans</div><div style="text-align: left;">10-12 Burrito Tortillas</div><div style="text-align: left;">5-8 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;">Accompaniments: sour cream, extra shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pico de gallo, guacamole</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">***I have never posted how I make Pico or simple Guacamole, but here are the recipes that come closest to how I do it. Maybe I will get around to posting my versions someday until then <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/pico_de_gallo_a/"><b>HERE</b></a> they are. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOc6Lcs-8MqR8O2SF1AC1rmXVz7MWgz36fiXXAJxPt_aVInWosJ1UT9A9VLY1kZV3WBS1Foh3r5LulYube9sd-UmyWBJcmU2-rXUkYTgpk9_SWpRE4c2NewlLXwjO_KBToBBq6zMZvzROq/s1600/DSCN1346.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOc6Lcs-8MqR8O2SF1AC1rmXVz7MWgz36fiXXAJxPt_aVInWosJ1UT9A9VLY1kZV3WBS1Foh3r5LulYube9sd-UmyWBJcmU2-rXUkYTgpk9_SWpRE4c2NewlLXwjO_KBToBBq6zMZvzROq/s400/DSCN1346.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605152077333081826" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Brown 2 pounds of lean <b>ground beef</b>, and 1 large <b>onion</b>, diced, in large frying pan.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZjO2xfHuVuV5orfsWNod3M_UoDyxqRqEQQXTOP5t4insGa9KHhwccEUO5dB2aOLMzW9ZrOPqQQ0k1ifQTSKsO-HtS1LKqoOvFYLYP07QpzugzPY6jBMTmTdN5HSfHPokJuLDiUaVRxxn/s1600/DSCN1351.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 369px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZjO2xfHuVuV5orfsWNod3M_UoDyxqRqEQQXTOP5t4insGa9KHhwccEUO5dB2aOLMzW9ZrOPqQQ0k1ifQTSKsO-HtS1LKqoOvFYLYP07QpzugzPY6jBMTmTdN5HSfHPokJuLDiUaVRxxn/s400/DSCN1351.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605152065518421410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Add in two ladles of <b>Red Sauce</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczp9Fq0PHuq2iyB-UbkVufwmN2EER4rPpMtoCLBFTZr1E1CgiFYCnG-XEpYLhWCuXxtS9CvDAICqGJzWRkfO8ddEvXa6J58AZVuBGjTJKzGOXIjMGuxzCBaTFtwtk-0uf5cSnBM2scuR6/s1600/DSCN1352.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczp9Fq0PHuq2iyB-UbkVufwmN2EER4rPpMtoCLBFTZr1E1CgiFYCnG-XEpYLhWCuXxtS9CvDAICqGJzWRkfO8ddEvXa6J58AZVuBGjTJKzGOXIjMGuxzCBaTFtwtk-0uf5cSnBM2scuR6/s400/DSCN1352.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605152069409456082" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">I realize this does not look pretty or appetizing just hang with me.....add 1 can of <b>Refried Beans</b>, and 1 packet of your favorite <b>Taco Seasoning</b>. I LOVE Trader Joes brand, it's all natural. I can actually read the ingredients on the packet, without needing a degree in nutritional chemistry to understand it.</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7Wo4Jc6wa08jAuMdcp2Jis3XX5kAyXla0deUey5flObRlX_u3OkgX7jH-yBumhyphenhyphengX9hiBAcyqJnUs978Kjwy1MW5oyOnNaJXxUnH0M64zpYnbUEffHb9DaXcV5Pf3pCg3CDRteQmYFn3/s1600/DSCN1353.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7Wo4Jc6wa08jAuMdcp2Jis3XX5kAyXla0deUey5flObRlX_u3OkgX7jH-yBumhyphenhyphengX9hiBAcyqJnUs978Kjwy1MW5oyOnNaJXxUnH0M64zpYnbUEffHb9DaXcV5Pf3pCg3CDRteQmYFn3/s400/DSCN1353.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605149765535137858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Stir until it's all nice and purdy. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Turn off and let cool, while you prep the add ons for your burritos.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwPsMWgb8MhkMJ1CMsnmOX5NKoC-Lb9U28eZ_fGq9D7VBCgpuEB84zPjq9cSJSfc5-INErgq4q8ZR7R4_iGzeCy5fMkXEHBf0-BtRn9vK260ovl5zKQBvZ0E77_WgjJUsz8WdtlVCjI5y/s1600/DSCN1354.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwPsMWgb8MhkMJ1CMsnmOX5NKoC-Lb9U28eZ_fGq9D7VBCgpuEB84zPjq9cSJSfc5-INErgq4q8ZR7R4_iGzeCy5fMkXEHBf0-BtRn9vK260ovl5zKQBvZ0E77_WgjJUsz8WdtlVCjI5y/s400/DSCN1354.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605149759971223010" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">CHEESE lots and lots of CHEESE. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Jalapeno Jack, Colby, Cheddar Jack.....oh I LUV cheeese! You will need minimum of 5 cups of cheese, depending on whether you put cheese on the inside and the outside. I personally am an inny and an outy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Other accompaniments would be, pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded lettuce, olives, more refried beans (plus some Beano for good measure), sour cream, diced onions, diced tomatoes. If there is something you love and I missed it let me know!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Start</b> by warming the Burrito sized tortilla shells to make them easier to work with. I wrap mine in tin foil, five to a pack, and pop them in a 300 degree oven for 10-15 minutes. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1FMo-jDzV1AnLXr8tZ2yYoLR7E4MFUsDSEV9AofTjhR3Pu6Wo0olJPUKBziYM6Y3FgWioaunZsUt52c8xU5USJ3dJRUWlRFLfu6twMd5ad44waq86W6fEBU3W-VIDmRpEynT0Dk3bgOo/s1600/DSCN1356.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1FMo-jDzV1AnLXr8tZ2yYoLR7E4MFUsDSEV9AofTjhR3Pu6Wo0olJPUKBziYM6Y3FgWioaunZsUt52c8xU5USJ3dJRUWlRFLfu6twMd5ad44waq86W6fEBU3W-VIDmRpEynT0Dk3bgOo/s400/DSCN1356.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605149755126395842" /></a>Lay the warm tortilla on the plate you are planning on serving the burrito on, place 1/2 cup of meat filling in the middle of the tortilla(more or less depending on the appetite of the burrito eater, I make them smaller for my littler ones). </div><div><br /></div><div>At this point you can sprinkle cheese over the filling, add in lettuce or tomatoes or both. That is the beauty of this recipe, you can make each Burrito to order. <i>It's fun and interactive.</i> If you have <b>big kiddos</b> <i>let them make their own</i> gol' darnit! Then tell them, "because you are big enough to make your own Burr-ee-tahs now you can clean up the after dinner dishes!" They will be thrilled, I'm sure. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsA1vZSiJx-u68ctJBLmWWX3x2Sa4i0g06KWBajfhl_8311SpF4FI32oB0fsYd1qUHdBBK_OulJnl9DM3XXxvuUSl9_jJm_olxApeOUHisGHK0wuQp1KhvlDQPZnig8f1JLa7yqTF4LT-L/s1600/DSCN1357.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsA1vZSiJx-u68ctJBLmWWX3x2Sa4i0g06KWBajfhl_8311SpF4FI32oB0fsYd1qUHdBBK_OulJnl9DM3XXxvuUSl9_jJm_olxApeOUHisGHK0wuQp1KhvlDQPZnig8f1JLa7yqTF4LT-L/s400/DSCN1357.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605149751906649410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Fold the bottom up over the filling....Yikers! How did my Moms hand get in this picture?</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYCsogiOVNF1xP0vrvsOhEWSsX3SuiQGjTBauIvs4A4lQk-E1SZl4YfY6iZxhsObrbn_D1DTqx-mloE5G9BiFfw2hHd2NGUCx9L2BXFEWuxe16UQZLVtqDUGRNQyb2PbNk5NfG_pW8J14/s1600/DSCN1358.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYCsogiOVNF1xP0vrvsOhEWSsX3SuiQGjTBauIvs4A4lQk-E1SZl4YfY6iZxhsObrbn_D1DTqx-mloE5G9BiFfw2hHd2NGUCx9L2BXFEWuxe16UQZLVtqDUGRNQyb2PbNk5NfG_pW8J14/s400/DSCN1358.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605149748057652370" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Fold the sides in like so...kinda like a diaper, but lets not go there because I wouldn't want you to loose your appetite.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExJ4k36yumDpvyindA38DXFgtBvbV-HrJ_MYGBbLePBy1s5hAXG2lCm00mCXskjT3xtPVeTk6QDrRUhT_k9_ZzDcOYaW9KkO6D9sw4aOxQBg1og5_O3GA11qe682zuxAu2zwif7MNYpJg/s1600/DSCN1359.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExJ4k36yumDpvyindA38DXFgtBvbV-HrJ_MYGBbLePBy1s5hAXG2lCm00mCXskjT3xtPVeTk6QDrRUhT_k9_ZzDcOYaW9KkO6D9sw4aOxQBg1og5_O3GA11qe682zuxAu2zwif7MNYpJg/s400/DSCN1359.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605148499798721794" /></a>Voilla! If you blinked, you might have missed that after I folded in the sides, I brought the top down, and gave it a quick flip to hide all the edges. Now your Burrito is ready for garnishing.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1hk1j0ycIxZJ8QPIKoyqdzvJJAPCLvdUopqg1637oOYrPkN1rEcmNL7XZUSM2O__dakxu6_sFqN6INsizjOrurRjX6Ov3r8qy4EjVsoGrOtc_zjCZLxD4l-dt-V5LX3uwnmGOww5Vc8x/s1600/DSCN1361.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1hk1j0ycIxZJ8QPIKoyqdzvJJAPCLvdUopqg1637oOYrPkN1rEcmNL7XZUSM2O__dakxu6_sFqN6INsizjOrurRjX6Ov3r8qy4EjVsoGrOtc_zjCZLxD4l-dt-V5LX3uwnmGOww5Vc8x/s400/DSCN1361.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605148492123103906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Give him a ladle of sauce, or more if you're a saucy one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Prepare yourself for the inside of my microwave...those black spots on the walls are where the ghost that lives in our home put a tin foil covered pan in the microwave and about blew the whole house up....well not quite, but maybe. Do you have a ghost in your home, that breaks things and spills things and nearly blows the place to smithereens? We do, it's name is Notmeee.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8u43UDHGZO0bw-1tkYelAZEtZpal7TjDE_RfjW3uY53yMh1j7VyTIiTQ77Hzfy79afz81z3Vl-iaZplUP3n5gVKEdiKiRl7RrxXO7II7cE5nZ9kTF5wkjXgzEFr_vwgS2b-6Zwdp7QOT/s1600/DSCN1362.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8u43UDHGZO0bw-1tkYelAZEtZpal7TjDE_RfjW3uY53yMh1j7VyTIiTQ77Hzfy79afz81z3Vl-iaZplUP3n5gVKEdiKiRl7RrxXO7II7cE5nZ9kTF5wkjXgzEFr_vwgS2b-6Zwdp7QOT/s400/DSCN1362.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605148485285362370" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Here you have it the inside of my microwave...I don't know why I feel like I am showing you my underwear drawer or something. Very strange.....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So after you smother your Burrito with Sauce and Cheese cover it with plastic wrap and microwave it on High for 1 1/2 minutes or until the cheese melts.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbo3uMRQye2vCV1prBoTjea-ToCGtTm9_T_n3T8eMvcgL6kKXh_c3j5nhKbN9mXYumlxHk1SVANuWU-K1_JPgmoTY8AI-57oFLSuV0wNoccy4OgQQWwndXIEURBtUiz0I8b5VRio3l_rEz/s1600/DSCN1367.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbo3uMRQye2vCV1prBoTjea-ToCGtTm9_T_n3T8eMvcgL6kKXh_c3j5nhKbN9mXYumlxHk1SVANuWU-K1_JPgmoTY8AI-57oFLSuV0wNoccy4OgQQWwndXIEURBtUiz0I8b5VRio3l_rEz/s400/DSCN1367.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605148484565767666" /></a>There you have it. I'm not going to lie this is not a meal I make but once or twice a year. It's alot of pans and plates and prepping. But my family loves it, and it's fun to do with friends. It's a slow eat as you go sort of meal. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLi63nTf7rvRmxmwWWPzpTQJQswRuyoTmRh595KunNGrU71eYr4Ph5LRz-IkxOlwoqav456A83P8m51shF2TlMGLvApyCz7DFybRHdpL0cVtcMJtzhMLAgkVEHntt9xg1xJwXSxH73KaHS/s1600/DSCN1365.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLi63nTf7rvRmxmwWWPzpTQJQswRuyoTmRh595KunNGrU71eYr4Ph5LRz-IkxOlwoqav456A83P8m51shF2TlMGLvApyCz7DFybRHdpL0cVtcMJtzhMLAgkVEHntt9xg1xJwXSxH73KaHS/s400/DSCN1365.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605148478794190850" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">One word <b>Delici-o-SO</b>!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Now I need to go finish up my mountains of laundry and pull some weeds. </div><div><br /></div><div>What are you up to this wonderful Spring day? </div><div><br /></div><div>Luv ya,</div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-12028849282018702462011-05-08T09:23:00.004-04:002011-05-08T16:16:22.446-04:00My Momma.....I hadn't planned on blogging today, but I woke up with this song in my head.<div><br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/c1zJzr-kWsI?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><br /></div><div>I haven't heard this song in years. It was one I heard often as a child, and it always made me sad. </div><div><br /></div><div>As an adult it makes me cry like a baby....ugly cry, snot, sob, boo-hoo....until five minutes ago I had never read the <a href="http://www.metrolyrics.com/coat-of-many-colors-lyrics-dolly-parton.html">lyrics</a>. In the song her mama makes her a coat from a box of multi colored rags and tells her the story of Joseph then she says "Perhaps the coat will bring you good luck and happiness" and she blesses it with a kiss. OK tears start flowing here......then the other kids make fun of her coat made of rags....snot flying.....the little girl tells them of the love her momma sewed in every stitch and told them the story of Joseph from the Bible. It's the last line that really gets me howlin'........</div><div><br /></div><div>"Now I know we had no money but I was rich as I cold be in my coat of many colors my momma made for me.....just for me."<div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdFEMHENAzoWyIyjAAD46_sAwSwf8TOas4MGyc3NulW7taawIp8k_Edk2kL7mMNsNrW2JDMBrH76f29epJGqJbFNnG1B_HKZOn-_g1hnGO-3OJPU_UYbqtsLZK_BtqU4iQ12U6PImtaSy/s1600/cowgirl+dinner+party.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdFEMHENAzoWyIyjAAD46_sAwSwf8TOas4MGyc3NulW7taawIp8k_Edk2kL7mMNsNrW2JDMBrH76f29epJGqJbFNnG1B_HKZOn-_g1hnGO-3OJPU_UYbqtsLZK_BtqU4iQ12U6PImtaSy/s400/cowgirl+dinner+party.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604335620857537314" /></a><br />This is my Momma winter of 1968, pregnant with me. Poor dear she looks so happy...she had no idea what she was in for after the fruit of her womb was brought into the world. </div><div><br /></div><div>Growing up in a "tiny town" in the Mid-West...we had a lot of NOTHIN'. More than alot of nothing......I was always wanting something, and couldn't figure out why I couldn't get it. Oh I was a brat. I am sure I gave my Mom fits. She has never said that....but I know I did. My Momma sewed too. She sewed me many outfits...polyester outfits. In High School she sewed my formals for me, they were gorgeous....no one ever made fun of me like in the song. I just never fully appreciated all my Momma did for me, until I was a momma.</div><div><br /></div><div>I wish I would have realized earlier in life the <b>truth</b> <i>of this line in Dolly's song....</i></div><div><br /></div><div>"But they didn't understand it and I tried to make them see that <i>one is only poor if they choose to be.</i>" </div><div><br /></div><div>I wish I would have been more appreciative of my momma, how hard she worked to make things good for my sister and I. My Mom now lives hundreds of miles away and it's been a long time since we spent Mothers Day together. I'll call her, and see what she's up to today...so far away...then tell her to read my blog. I don't like to get all weepy and sappy over the phone. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>I love you Mom...you're the best!</b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Mothers Day!</div><div><br /><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-70712322359081767022011-05-05T20:18:00.003-04:002011-05-05T20:37:59.572-04:00Blessed ~ WINNER!The GIVEAWAY winner is:<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><dt class="comment-author " id="c2183154865839729347" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; ">Anonymous said...</dt><dd class="comment-body" id="Blog1_cmt-2183154865839729347" style="margin-top: 0.25em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; "><i>I love all Robin's designs but <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">i'm</span> particularly drawn to the blessed pendants! My husband and I had difficulty conceiving our daughter and now she's almost a year old and for that I am blessed!<br /></i><br /><b>Stacy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Karish</span></b></p></dd><dd class="comment-footer" style="margin-top: -0.25em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 0.1em; "><span class="comment-timestamp"><a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/05/blessed-mothers-day-giveaway.html?showComment=1304513737349#c2183154865839729347" title="comment permalink" style="color: rgb(193, 35, 61); text-decoration: none; ">May 4, 2011 8:55 AM</a></span></dd><dd class="comment-footer" style="margin-top: -0.25em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 0.1em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Stacey I am so excited that you won! Give that little blessing of yours a squeeze! Then shoot me an email letting me know which pendant you would like the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">rectangle</span> or the circular and we will get that to you a.s.a.p! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">OOh</span> I almost forgot I will need your mailing address too! Minor detail.</span></dd></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWouJU-QGORVOocCzlXHHcOfMXqY7MetD2a10qCsHRTBE0jGyB-oId4lJ-yxt8OVZ59l1V2X5iNWr-xOTpGfHyLad0eqXC8bkw-1gEcqzyJteeJo1rGsK-FsNv7dOyQXhPILljnRVLNy_S/s1600/Untitled+Image+1+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWouJU-QGORVOocCzlXHHcOfMXqY7MetD2a10qCsHRTBE0jGyB-oId4lJ-yxt8OVZ59l1V2X5iNWr-xOTpGfHyLad0eqXC8bkw-1gEcqzyJteeJo1rGsK-FsNv7dOyQXhPILljnRVLNy_S/s400/Untitled+Image+1+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603393771238913266" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCpUBQ2iVCxKJy5P2Tu1s8bAWduuvCTezZ4DZx7B9RRqqFpYL84upeSKh8kIEXOrwkjGXtwEFfZ8n8VRShQd_SgqgM7n9JOcn1DkAL2LN3yxKiCjbSFBn9TD0Qvf8kJCWy5EDWcp1-aNe/s1600/Untitled+Image+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCpUBQ2iVCxKJy5P2Tu1s8bAWduuvCTezZ4DZx7B9RRqqFpYL84upeSKh8kIEXOrwkjGXtwEFfZ8n8VRShQd_SgqgM7n9JOcn1DkAL2LN3yxKiCjbSFBn9TD0Qvf8kJCWy5EDWcp1-aNe/s400/Untitled+Image+6.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603393761329795410" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Praying you all have a wonderful weekend! </div><div><br /></div><div>I am truly blessed to have you all in my life, </div><br /><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-16581380681499288362011-05-05T14:53:00.001-04:002011-05-05T15:29:54.812-04:00Red Sauce ~ Cinco de Mayo<p>This recipe comes from my Grandmothers recipe box. I love this sauce. It works well for wet burritos, enchiladas, and really anything you might want to drowned in it. It is perfectly spicy, the mole adds a subtle richness. It also works great for spicing up your taco meat. </p><p>If I had to rank foods in order of my favorites, I would have to say Mexican food is my first love. I could eat it everyday! So in the spirit of celebrating <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo">Cinco de Mayo</a> I wanted to share this family favorite with you as well as my technique for making Wet Burritos.</p><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6PqD9awLFXeSOdT9whgqtwCncJFxrBxb5fESB4Ipl-9JuqEQT74BUkEBlImuYAT33h8_P4KNoMC_RNRVmh6xq_H-TQlK6yxyq-MPjEuUuv9accMOfhEE8XtTzVgnlawRH8xz1Y-XEMRn/s1600/DSCN2486.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6PqD9awLFXeSOdT9whgqtwCncJFxrBxb5fESB4Ipl-9JuqEQT74BUkEBlImuYAT33h8_P4KNoMC_RNRVmh6xq_H-TQlK6yxyq-MPjEuUuv9accMOfhEE8XtTzVgnlawRH8xz1Y-XEMRn/s400/DSCN2486.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603245169625895490" /></a>The sauce calls for quite a list of ingredients but outside of the Mole I would bet my first child that you have all the ingredients in your pantry. <div><br /></div><div><b>Red Sauce</b> ingredient list:</div><div><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17hfFqtDjQV7GnhHkAyvbVYliXXilvdLkQz1B8gne2oI/edit?hl=en&authkey=CJyy6e0P">printable recipe</a></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/2 cup Crisco Shortening</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">3/4 cup Flour</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 heaping tablespoon Mole</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; ">4 cups Beef Stock</span></i></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">2 tablespoons Chili Powder</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 1/2 teaspoons ground Cumin</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/2 teaspoon Oregano</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 teaspoon Salt</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/2 teaspoon Pepper</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/2 cup Milk</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">2 8 ounce cans Tomato Sauce</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 6 ounce can Tomato Paste</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">2 tomato sauce cans of water</span></i></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgs1IceGszOJz1Wrg3D14LYdfG52CPdvpjsqJpz3N11Erx2b34dDnU3UjFhMk3TuC847-vJ-tPmuNNyVsnGF3EgaRAiQz8We8PuhHXbhpXdE8qACS64ITIgFvhAumIq1V67dhrjo0vSsg/s1600/DSCN2489.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgs1IceGszOJz1Wrg3D14LYdfG52CPdvpjsqJpz3N11Erx2b34dDnU3UjFhMk3TuC847-vJ-tPmuNNyVsnGF3EgaRAiQz8We8PuhHXbhpXdE8qACS64ITIgFvhAumIq1V67dhrjo0vSsg/s400/DSCN2489.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603245168240114290" /></a>I find this sauce comes together quite quickly if you have all your ingredients out and ready. Oh and you will also need a whisk...the whisk is very important to this sauce. You want it nice and smooth. No lumps allowed.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZhXg4wdktX6qofbPBw2Qx4P3PpiG1eOTSlWQT7871pRx2WQKYUKgiDKVJrfZgRV4re4X94pT5zMJXZBttS1eMSptrfyJwKSyfB-42Sd7fOnjgLf4z2J_VtPKUmrTLlugu7ufHvBzmjpn/s1600/DSCN2491.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZhXg4wdktX6qofbPBw2Qx4P3PpiG1eOTSlWQT7871pRx2WQKYUKgiDKVJrfZgRV4re4X94pT5zMJXZBttS1eMSptrfyJwKSyfB-42Sd7fOnjgLf4z2J_VtPKUmrTLlugu7ufHvBzmjpn/s400/DSCN2491.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603242005379956274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">First melt shortening.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWbDsNCE4fXK6KZ2g4M4N4So52k3ty_ln5C_o1lav3rogvySDEWAvmhNs5GFLiYO7ikAsRCWm95SKNsqw4Zjhx1Om8Zzgk7Kt7a2JtJjO3D0QthE-yIOL9O_QGCGjBT75FS2XWsWsOP82/s1600/DSCN2494.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWbDsNCE4fXK6KZ2g4M4N4So52k3ty_ln5C_o1lav3rogvySDEWAvmhNs5GFLiYO7ikAsRCWm95SKNsqw4Zjhx1Om8Zzgk7Kt7a2JtJjO3D0QthE-yIOL9O_QGCGjBT75FS2XWsWsOP82/s400/DSCN2494.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603241997610444610" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Whisk in flour.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEL9bCO81iqpQwKzZLJprMzIIXq7spwGhdeHE9BT8slD2oID34q2mJLmdpWsc1qC_V5-UVrTwCRJs7J0F1TdDgs2pZFvsclXKaAr45qtUYeZ9yYU00YmN_H75jhLrXdY2DqTdxYwy8A7z/s1600/DSCN2495.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEL9bCO81iqpQwKzZLJprMzIIXq7spwGhdeHE9BT8slD2oID34q2mJLmdpWsc1qC_V5-UVrTwCRJs7J0F1TdDgs2pZFvsclXKaAr45qtUYeZ9yYU00YmN_H75jhLrXdY2DqTdxYwy8A7z/s400/DSCN2495.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603241987899679714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Let the shortening and flour bubble for a couple minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQIlfnIdnXQm_5MZK2ZjWvtRR48fQtO2lbVOXLO86IT74ZNbVgHgtdSRbY-yZXrVhOxmfeIXTUfZWx2_eLlSPdZABo1alBYx7hyiRJxUk7n6WQRpkpJMT1373BIExZ9tXlHVe7Rze5xpZ/s1600/DSCN2496.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQIlfnIdnXQm_5MZK2ZjWvtRR48fQtO2lbVOXLO86IT74ZNbVgHgtdSRbY-yZXrVhOxmfeIXTUfZWx2_eLlSPdZABo1alBYx7hyiRJxUk7n6WQRpkpJMT1373BIExZ9tXlHVe7Rze5xpZ/s400/DSCN2496.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603241988400702066" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Whisk in one tablespoon of Mole. Not familiar with Mole...you can find it in the Mexican section of you grocery store. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dona-Maria-Mole-Mexican-Sauce/dp/B0000CNU45">Here's </a>the kind I buy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrwyeynvnjDT1JutfsGfhPODAOF0gcAr7ckgQ8TIYz4NGAkAo0AV4J4zkXa11yDcBDt22fyhyphenhyphenZamHeQZ5TPA97wTIQquhdJZ0aAlBQwZaylzHKg6yvdC5AAA0rwoOTpL_2bsgo1cNyHpv/s1600/DSCN2497.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrwyeynvnjDT1JutfsGfhPODAOF0gcAr7ckgQ8TIYz4NGAkAo0AV4J4zkXa11yDcBDt22fyhyphenhyphenZamHeQZ5TPA97wTIQquhdJZ0aAlBQwZaylzHKg6yvdC5AAA0rwoOTpL_2bsgo1cNyHpv/s400/DSCN2497.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603241982030944322" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Whisk, whisk, whisk your mole.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tDPOp6XH9n9SK-SX6OuW8vUMSngieEnPwzT2r_C_abWZqVTpfUvM_5sjBhnx524qqv8wvGzCTXiCPe-ejBI8IVN0sD-NYdSIWjHooHMwxEyf4Ovwid_TfGrz2qNo1vY0UyozQNj6PtP_/s1600/DSCN2500.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tDPOp6XH9n9SK-SX6OuW8vUMSngieEnPwzT2r_C_abWZqVTpfUvM_5sjBhnx524qqv8wvGzCTXiCPe-ejBI8IVN0sD-NYdSIWjHooHMwxEyf4Ovwid_TfGrz2qNo1vY0UyozQNj6PtP_/s400/DSCN2500.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603238478053025778" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Continue by gradually adding your Beef Stock, whisking it smooth as you go.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrKkFA_36A6BCICJoNn6Hb66Hk8MTiYpgQp3w5CfAdgvSs3My1F7pOrH7h8IJkc7Ccs5sR9IoB-9mo0PdWdqeANbrJQW4ydkZp8OPCpcYqhoEsMvafeNCqXndDZ2P6ZH8j-rf5tFBUYVi/s1600/DSCN2501.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrKkFA_36A6BCICJoNn6Hb66Hk8MTiYpgQp3w5CfAdgvSs3My1F7pOrH7h8IJkc7Ccs5sR9IoB-9mo0PdWdqeANbrJQW4ydkZp8OPCpcYqhoEsMvafeNCqXndDZ2P6ZH8j-rf5tFBUYVi/s400/DSCN2501.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603238468528323234" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjey-Efqbd-y8x_Mvu72CMya7nVGlffP44JXzGKwLs403ixvzg4tQlHH7kiHApwFPZjisoI9utLq_TWfnbi3_1J3tWixih7oL_5fxVgCRkFAYP2KN4wQhJWKcL1_cBhdie6cV1sffR73KGN/s1600/DSCN1319.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjey-Efqbd-y8x_Mvu72CMya7nVGlffP44JXzGKwLs403ixvzg4tQlHH7kiHApwFPZjisoI9utLq_TWfnbi3_1J3tWixih7oL_5fxVgCRkFAYP2KN4wQhJWKcL1_cBhdie6cV1sffR73KGN/s400/DSCN1319.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603238468764855890" /></a>After you have incorporated all of the Beef Stock you can add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DkZfIRm9R6hqAN7RJ3uDCI22-4_rA7pKMzmAn62v1jJy99qntUGloGPB3YAEd7zH4ZYEADezGV6Vy2_5YXgXLZgBxy0qNoTnIcHrpLFkhv2_vlLc52atTy1kbjlIhYcx8tIyKFWfsz-y/s1600/DSCN2513.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DkZfIRm9R6hqAN7RJ3uDCI22-4_rA7pKMzmAn62v1jJy99qntUGloGPB3YAEd7zH4ZYEADezGV6Vy2_5YXgXLZgBxy0qNoTnIcHrpLFkhv2_vlLc52atTy1kbjlIhYcx8tIyKFWfsz-y/s400/DSCN2513.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603238459248529458" /></a>Now add the milk and whisk again...I told you you would need to whip your whisk into shape!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphaO9TZGRz5R4AWucEDhDMpCsOJrxR7Li5WMgQfJ7tncycC78UycqPQXjD_pjhtseW4wTvfznjcIw8dac0JRUClv51iD8jigqik4kS6DdsKtjqGj8tIHFRZt-_W0j8gv4X9eSu8XC4RHv/s1600/DSCN2518.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphaO9TZGRz5R4AWucEDhDMpCsOJrxR7Li5WMgQfJ7tncycC78UycqPQXjD_pjhtseW4wTvfznjcIw8dac0JRUClv51iD8jigqik4kS6DdsKtjqGj8tIHFRZt-_W0j8gv4X9eSu8XC4RHv/s400/DSCN2518.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603238460686366082" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3z7VtAwQGUt-RIC5dX2it-8EbW26YXJ8ksRyFnbcifbcLQEexWoCxgKHZ_7RUWir7Qee0d-uYb_owsTEfGZ83QYBvhFRtYS2FT7Yw39id5XH_S5ZBbwWkliPrEujizr8gzlYGbuwOQ4p/s1600/DSCN2523.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3z7VtAwQGUt-RIC5dX2it-8EbW26YXJ8ksRyFnbcifbcLQEexWoCxgKHZ_7RUWir7Qee0d-uYb_owsTEfGZ83QYBvhFRtYS2FT7Yw39id5XH_S5ZBbwWkliPrEujizr8gzlYGbuwOQ4p/s400/DSCN2523.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603237969724366098" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Once you have whisked all the spices into the sauce you can add the tomatoes. Add in both cans of sauce and the paste.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTNT3UeZsrrX2a-3Y6Bgst1AeEa9iEsdJKCHeAYn0vf5nBkqG2N-yHi8MQX6nWiv4TuH6WZqHGluNjoHXgom3VZbR5fq-1uFie2plj2WFavh5Dfi23tazJfrBB15Irq9AY33vM3uhdenA/s1600/DSCN2524.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTNT3UeZsrrX2a-3Y6Bgst1AeEa9iEsdJKCHeAYn0vf5nBkqG2N-yHi8MQX6nWiv4TuH6WZqHGluNjoHXgom3VZbR5fq-1uFie2plj2WFavh5Dfi23tazJfrBB15Irq9AY33vM3uhdenA/s400/DSCN2524.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603237971867623522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Now fill one of the empty cans with water and pour it into the sauce.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibV0xJgOBSgqk_G4fKOlMHT9UKouf-wuVGmHtkzabF21-rgeTHLQltWMtK0GJJcoq9P80nm0JovSUCDT1hg3BDyoVDWXIf4gCGFeENpgLhyX22OzrDCD5h886u-bdvjElFJSjYQFD83Hpj/s1600/DSCN2525.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibV0xJgOBSgqk_G4fKOlMHT9UKouf-wuVGmHtkzabF21-rgeTHLQltWMtK0GJJcoq9P80nm0JovSUCDT1hg3BDyoVDWXIf4gCGFeENpgLhyX22OzrDCD5h886u-bdvjElFJSjYQFD83Hpj/s400/DSCN2525.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603237966338270530" /></a>Now fill the other can with water and pour it into the sauce. This will give you the amount of water you need and will also clean out your cans. One can't argue with clean cans.....clean cans of any sort. Kenny and I recently turned in 980 pop cans for a can drive that my kiddos did at church. I will always, always rinse out my pop cans when I'm done for as long as I live! EwGRody!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AkrUqtpc7pXp_M3iPWp4flYMTBLiEWmhkBW0zAW2a4WJf0sv1WqJKx0M6W50I2txMMbMt6uuIvWh9rh4Eg7x2yoMizOT4d4FW9vRMZG-QQxMokUdyIHhLA5Ch3k33gSWeTq0Uh-y_JF5/s1600/DSCN2530.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AkrUqtpc7pXp_M3iPWp4flYMTBLiEWmhkBW0zAW2a4WJf0sv1WqJKx0M6W50I2txMMbMt6uuIvWh9rh4Eg7x2yoMizOT4d4FW9vRMZG-QQxMokUdyIHhLA5Ch3k33gSWeTq0Uh-y_JF5/s400/DSCN2530.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603237961812333954" /></a>After you have given your sauce one last whiskin'. Plop the lid on the sauce pot and simmer on low for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvKJl-YJj2Glum7F-PE3UWXi9Z7EreEIx1i1qDXZQ2Re8GfrkEe4lGlGqPFAe9cSSDEufQ8m2iw4MZ37OjUo_IrRRv5CAhtuqV8-2HT309iogsSZWai0Hy012P7QzW2IwNtzYEqVOFpZW/s1600/DSCN2526.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvKJl-YJj2Glum7F-PE3UWXi9Z7EreEIx1i1qDXZQ2Re8GfrkEe4lGlGqPFAe9cSSDEufQ8m2iw4MZ37OjUo_IrRRv5CAhtuqV8-2HT309iogsSZWai0Hy012P7QzW2IwNtzYEqVOFpZW/s400/DSCN2526.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603237963175435650" /></a>There you have it! Red sauce. Stay tuned......the Wet Burritos will follow the announcement of the Blessed giveaway winner.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Cinco De Mayo!<br /><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-58894871732062233512011-05-01T23:58:00.004-04:002011-05-03T09:56:19.576-04:00Blessed a Mothers Day GIVEAWAY!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ45J4qQtF78Kex2jRu_MSFKt7R6tPRLc_w9DRUms_PpnLnUVM9suD73Rd30WTBw6t8bNqIKJaGWUEfA1YLovqgvXdu0plrujRy5o3gVEbkbBLEZIEhgZuhju5-J6gnwEV88_BgQfGXupz/s1600/DSCN2465.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ45J4qQtF78Kex2jRu_MSFKt7R6tPRLc_w9DRUms_PpnLnUVM9suD73Rd30WTBw6t8bNqIKJaGWUEfA1YLovqgvXdu0plrujRy5o3gVEbkbBLEZIEhgZuhju5-J6gnwEV88_BgQfGXupz/s400/DSCN2465.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601818149910430114" /></a>Mothers Day is one week away. I am always overwhelmed with gratitude on Mothers Day. I have been blessed with four amazing children! And I also am blessed to be surrounded by many amazing women! My Mom, my Grandmothers, Mother-n-laws, Aunts, my Mom's friends who are like mothers to me, friends, different women at church and in my community. All mothers. <div><br /></div><div>All inspire and bless me daily!<div><br /></div><div>Several years back I felt compelled to reach out and let some of these women know, how much they meant to me. I wanted to encourage them, and let them know that I noticed what awesome mothers, grandmothers, and aunts they are! Because sometimes being a mother can be a little thankless. </div><div><br /></div><div>I bought a box of <a href="http://shop.dayspring.com/search?asug=mothers&w=mothers+day+boxed+cards">Day Spring</a> cards, then I made a list of women. I told each one exactly how they inspired me and how BLESSED I was to have them in my life. I hadn't intended this to be something I would do every year, but when one mother told me, with tears in her eyes, that the card I had sent her was the only card she had received for Mothers Day that year....first I went and kicked her husband in the keester and then I decided I needed to try and do this every year. Sometimes, the women I send cards to, are women I hardly know, but they came to mind so I send them a card. (I was just kidding about the keester part by the way...but I thought about it.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Over the last year and a half this blog has put me in touch with so many amazing women! (and some amazing men too!) I wanted to do something to tell you how much you bless me everyday. You encourage and inspire me in so many ways. I don't know what I would do with out you! Really! No foolin! Ok, I'm starting to tear up. Don't make me cry! </div><div><br /></div><div>One of the amazing women that this blog has connected me with is Robin. Robin was one of my first readers. (Bless her heart.) We met and have gotten together several times. Robin is designing my new adventure...Eat 2gather...more about that later. Robin is <i>not only</i> a wife and mother, she is also a Graphic Designer/Web Designer, AND she has her own jewelry line Design Smith, which you can check out on her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RobinDesignSmith"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">Etsy Store</span></a>. God has put some REALLY incredible women in my life, sometimes I have to pinch myself I can't believe how blessed I am!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7X2tiNdJwPp5vRyYY0oap2thrp6ouM6k_wLcD7aYLnoztWJwCFJINEs4Fm-9e69YEDiN3r9mx8-oCkcA-LZAjVFYzRtL1Xc5V17Z_ui17FBqjSENpBqcsB1Z7-Lx-yp_kk3sprh_qhUy/s1600/Untitled+Image+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7X2tiNdJwPp5vRyYY0oap2thrp6ouM6k_wLcD7aYLnoztWJwCFJINEs4Fm-9e69YEDiN3r9mx8-oCkcA-LZAjVFYzRtL1Xc5V17Z_ui17FBqjSENpBqcsB1Z7-Lx-yp_kk3sprh_qhUy/s400/Untitled+Image+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601815961158432978" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Because you all are so awesome, and I am <b><i>so blessed </i></b>to have you in my life! I asked Robin if she would be willing to do a <b>giveaway</b>! She said YES! She created the two beautiful pendants. I couldn't choose which one to give away. I love them both! <i>So if you win, you get to do the choosing for yourself. </i> </div><div><br /></div></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQh6e4rgVWwxOj9oLbRbwflQ8Csf22iC-Aj-5svH0Hsg_Wk31HlUwA3ArtE7JEOEYUGOWcubxzuTvpYEsg6QdoHRcmFVrz3Hz7GpXZb6jRCT0urRZvthlsfRBq9K107mrFj6FOwEd8Tuxe/s1600/Untitled+Image.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQh6e4rgVWwxOj9oLbRbwflQ8Csf22iC-Aj-5svH0Hsg_Wk31HlUwA3ArtE7JEOEYUGOWcubxzuTvpYEsg6QdoHRcmFVrz3Hz7GpXZb6jRCT0urRZvthlsfRBq9K107mrFj6FOwEd8Tuxe/s400/Untitled+Image.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601815949744440194" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You don't need to be a mother to win! </div><div><br /></div><div><i>Here's how you can enter:</i></div><div><br /></div><div>~Check out Robin's DesignSmith Etsy store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RobinDesignSmith?view_type=gallery"><b>HERE</b></a><b> </b>and let me know what your favorite piece of jewelry is in the <b><i>comments below</i></b>. </div><div><br /></div><div>~For an extra entry you can <a href="http://www.facebook.com/RobinDesignSmith"><b>LIKE</b></a> Design Smith on Facebook let me know in the comments below.</div><div><br /></div><div>~And for the one more <b>extra entry,</b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;"><b>TWEET</b></span> this giveaway. Use <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/LstrawberryCAKE">lstrawberrycake</a> </span>so I'm able to track your tweets. </div><div><br /></div><div>**Feel free to share this GIVEAWAY on your Facebook, and/or at the grocery store, or to any and all passers by. It's nice to share giveaways with others!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enter to win before noon on Thursday, May 5 th!! Thursday afternoon I will pick <b>one winner</b> and the WINNER will have their choice of <b>one</b> of the two uniquely beautiful pieces of jewelry by Robin at DesignSmith! </div><div><br /></div><div>I want you to know that I think you are marvelously wonderful! </div><div><br /></div><div><i>I am blessed by each of you everyday!</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Luv Ya, </div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-42904091239139856722011-04-28T09:07:00.004-04:002011-04-28T09:41:33.120-04:00Jack the "not so" DUMB dogWe have a dog. Jack. He's a golden retriever. He's a hairball. He's constantly dropping his hair all over my floor, which drives me nuts. Kenny is allergic, and since we are brilliant people we chose a breed that sheds more than any other. Besides the hair and a few pieces of pizza and a scone or two being snatched off the counter I really have no complaints. He's a good dog. He's extremely laid back, but we think he has the brain the size of a pea.<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vGDSDnRHls9WauqTPonnpEUJR-OJ9CQrzEXTP8mwSSM508aUk_g0qbRz7LKX4dhBwvmPth7DwW9hLHeFUb9IhwnYOBJ0rkFtFrI0AHHxN-8qRsaOfl0sLUOeh3Cg64UtnTgJEj3PAV9J/s1600/DSCN5638.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vGDSDnRHls9WauqTPonnpEUJR-OJ9CQrzEXTP8mwSSM508aUk_g0qbRz7LKX4dhBwvmPth7DwW9hLHeFUb9IhwnYOBJ0rkFtFrI0AHHxN-8qRsaOfl0sLUOeh3Cg64UtnTgJEj3PAV9J/s400/DSCN5638.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599371775595640210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is Jack. "A-doiy" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkFh1aK5_ooziEHGn86rcNHz8x-WNT65XBJjWn07uhmLk2Cga-QuHqzx0e7D73WBNNoTLCzrlSYXndYQ9VBX_uCVCsc5-0L1ZPUN_SM_DMe_bae5A_ZHhyWCcbUmZ7uSMeQy4set0QoYH/s1600/DSCN7609.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkFh1aK5_ooziEHGn86rcNHz8x-WNT65XBJjWn07uhmLk2Cga-QuHqzx0e7D73WBNNoTLCzrlSYXndYQ9VBX_uCVCsc5-0L1ZPUN_SM_DMe_bae5A_ZHhyWCcbUmZ7uSMeQy4set0QoYH/s400/DSCN7609.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599371766638437266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">"I am regal, brave, and strong, I can stare down squirrels with my laser powers." </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is what it looks like he is saying but honestly we have questioned what really, if anything goes on in that regal looking nogin of his. He's a retriever, but he rarely retrieves. He will stand and stare up a tree looking at a squirrel for days, but he will not play fetch to save his life. He does love to bury things. All kinds of things.</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7TL4iY2nS0hfDn1sco31r091P0Ovc4GEvVpgv-GnxqNhJNaOso1dVoe_MSBJi9i6BaEYohGRcxEIBTYjeIZCGEMuMPuxckeC3idBp5vejzs_KyRRTxiGmKk_dHd4of-ZS4LjVwaIRCpP/s1600/DSCN3998.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7TL4iY2nS0hfDn1sco31r091P0Ovc4GEvVpgv-GnxqNhJNaOso1dVoe_MSBJi9i6BaEYohGRcxEIBTYjeIZCGEMuMPuxckeC3idBp5vejzs_KyRRTxiGmKk_dHd4of-ZS4LjVwaIRCpP/s400/DSCN3998.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599371765767533442" /></a>He is always ecstatic to see us when we drive in. We have a long driveway so we pull the trash barrels down on the hitch of the truck. We have to make two trips, and Jack goes through his whole prancing barking routine each time we come back for a new barrel....which is maybe three minutes later, he greets Ken like he has been gone for hours. <div><br /></div><div>Not that we ever tried very hard, but this dog has learned nary a trick...not one, zilch,nada. Too dumb we've said. "Musta been dropped on his head as a pup." Well then there is the tiny matter of the spinning.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0A8JkYZxAjSksOkJDketHz_sU3ttsWLUhfFQslSii_YUkHPHvSx7m8fbSw2LMjD0jNVj057_vRQi9MS42R-pJPW5SCJntnmXc18tSq4qd5mpAjwwDN_J0c4SxfNiBwZZbC3TuXdC3El8J/s1600/DSCN4001.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0A8JkYZxAjSksOkJDketHz_sU3ttsWLUhfFQslSii_YUkHPHvSx7m8fbSw2LMjD0jNVj057_vRQi9MS42R-pJPW5SCJntnmXc18tSq4qd5mpAjwwDN_J0c4SxfNiBwZZbC3TuXdC3El8J/s400/DSCN4001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599371763967172082" /></a>Jack will chase his tale until the cows come home. Quite frankly it makes me dizzy. We thought he would out grow it, he's six, he hasn't. He still chases his tale like it's the first time. So all of this combined with many other things has earned him the title of dumb. I know...it's horrible. We love him we really do. We have told him he was dumb more than I like to admit. </div><div><br /></div><div>He's a good dog though. Dumb as rocks, but a keeper.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEL5UpqSpKYts2vRi51XfDZ83rsSddJd5Koom9We4rWEb44mp5pFvzVhJykEv9Htw2nYHBEAIioHIcenNnH7qO9I0mFsrFl2gGGIUElEo4u29WzOxXB5H1SkOp3v4lOkMka4zXsQ9Nji13/s1600/DSCN0518.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEL5UpqSpKYts2vRi51XfDZ83rsSddJd5Koom9We4rWEb44mp5pFvzVhJykEv9Htw2nYHBEAIioHIcenNnH7qO9I0mFsrFl2gGGIUElEo4u29WzOxXB5H1SkOp3v4lOkMka4zXsQ9Nji13/s400/DSCN0518.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599371755226862194" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">"They think I'm dumb as rocks, I'm just a sleeping genius."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At night Jack sleeps in the house. Blocked in by the back door. There is no way he can see out the front of our house. It's impossible from where he sleeps. Keep that in mind.......</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have I ever told you we live next door to Kenny's brother and his wife? We do. Our properties butt up next to each others. They have a barn that is on their land, it sits in front our houses. My brother-n-law loves farming. They have some cows, and their kids have goats, chickens...fresh eggs. It's kinda fun. My kids although they really don't do much with the animals, love having this mini-farm right out their front door. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jack, well..... he likes to race across the yard barking his fool head off at the cows and then come to a dead stop, and turn and walk quietly away. Goof ball....dumb dog.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jack has barked maybe once in six years at night. So when we awoke to him barking like a maniac at a little after four in the morning Saturday morning, Kenny bolted out of bed to tell him to hush. But when he got up this is what he saw out our window......</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOoZJ9Ew8zGhmvDaYDlgFsYm3YdhDpxCwgZn27ITjND6Q_TJQlsPhX5BXJSVUbc0ts6awK1FOzLwlt5ZuzV86WvIjZx9oXhcAfZkhrb68rPKKtXiCcQpSbVFnEM-gjr9IdwqdMMMTAPql/s1600/DSCN1995.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOoZJ9Ew8zGhmvDaYDlgFsYm3YdhDpxCwgZn27ITjND6Q_TJQlsPhX5BXJSVUbc0ts6awK1FOzLwlt5ZuzV86WvIjZx9oXhcAfZkhrb68rPKKtXiCcQpSbVFnEM-gjr9IdwqdMMMTAPql/s400/DSCN1995.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599374739686753634" /></a>This is why, our "not so dumb" dog, who couldn't see the fire, but sensed it, was barking his fool head off. With in seconds of Kenny getting out of our bed, he hollered for me to call 911 because the barn was on fire. He hollered for me to do it, because he was already on the horn trying to see if his brother was up. That's how brothers are. Brothers first, 911 second. Brother was not up, he had to call again. I got 911 on the first try. </div><div><br /></div><div>This was my first emergency call. I decided I don't like calling 911. It's scary. It made my armpits shoot streams of water out, so much so I probably should have just gone and put out the fire with my pits, and saved all those firemen guys alot of trouble. My chin was also quivering uncontrollably, making my teeth chatter...I wonder if the 911 operator noticed the teeth chattering. </div><div><br /></div><div>When I told her how close the barn was to the houses, she calmly told me to stay on the line while I woke all my kiddos up and evacuated them from the house. I did as the nice lady told me. Thanking God all the while that I wasn't rushing them out of a burning house...yet. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojA8e_gGanMi87Y_kWW4uXkMNsCZfSHs28QP-8dBulx-xwn7gGNJ77zPvI3iMVd_uCC5Z7qCFeoPDfPH6QkElcecv_aZH57OsfPlRj6iAeefbU2EXyeauBTMk5War3FYQFYmLK8wv-I2N/s1600/DSCN2007.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojA8e_gGanMi87Y_kWW4uXkMNsCZfSHs28QP-8dBulx-xwn7gGNJ77zPvI3iMVd_uCC5Z7qCFeoPDfPH6QkElcecv_aZH57OsfPlRj6iAeefbU2EXyeauBTMk5War3FYQFYmLK8wv-I2N/s400/DSCN2007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599374740007938610" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The brothers as all the fire trucks in the township arrived....</div></div><div><br /></div><div>it seemed like a long time, but they actually got to us quite fast, considering we are on the far edge of the township. We are in one of those spots that confuses people. We are on the border line of two counties, and the edge of a township and just outside of the city limits. Who do we belong to? Of course this ran through my mind, what if no one wants to claim our little patch of land and the whole dad-blamed everything burns down while they decide which fire department to send our way. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnGK-RUt1a2C1SwwUi_O23WhjVCNgxWyVPpIx_qnLTgj5NiUQje_0TgaqOZFlF7G_c0CCZ7gQ7CxdYUIqFFw9pAuI-2Mg_KN5c8OAbb0FNgc6ELj2WoVapu7jypDcZGtMwBdDrBgcXfOS/s1600/DSCN2015.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnGK-RUt1a2C1SwwUi_O23WhjVCNgxWyVPpIx_qnLTgj5NiUQje_0TgaqOZFlF7G_c0CCZ7gQ7CxdYUIqFFw9pAuI-2Mg_KN5c8OAbb0FNgc6ELj2WoVapu7jypDcZGtMwBdDrBgcXfOS/s400/DSCN2015.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599374735228151730" /></a>I had no need to fear because <i>as this whole nutty four in the morning panic driven scenario</i> was playing out in my head, they were already doing their job. </div><div><br /></div><div>Which I might add is not an easy one. I am down right in awe of firemen. I am sorry to say, despite watching Backdraft fifty times, I still did not have a true feeling for how it all really goes down, and this was a barn fire. Not a house, or a large building full of people. These men were careful, calculated, compassionate, and they all worked there booties off. The last firetruck (there were 4 or maybe 5) didn't leave until <b><i>many</i></b> hours later!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2KLixqCHzYXmT47Fa3zlxQ5y983BcyFzhhommHDAEMzx4k6aDb2Rv8owEcutlmGqkbFitezUj8C4o1wYpet-mkxuihxWhLXtsxux4VbIoajEDNWLQ_yMuA97NjSC2pyjdaiFsxPgaVaQ/s1600/DSCN2013.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2KLixqCHzYXmT47Fa3zlxQ5y983BcyFzhhommHDAEMzx4k6aDb2Rv8owEcutlmGqkbFitezUj8C4o1wYpet-mkxuihxWhLXtsxux4VbIoajEDNWLQ_yMuA97NjSC2pyjdaiFsxPgaVaQ/s400/DSCN2013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599373993264854834" /></a>Because of how far off the road our houses and the barn set, they had to run hose all the way down the driveway and down the street to the corner, nearly a quarter mile to the nearest hydrant. Which meant shutting down the road. They had that hose out and pumping faster than you could say fire hose....or at least faster than I could have with my chin having convulsions. See the water blasting out of that hose? Imagine that same water pressure pumping out of your armpits........</div><div><br /></div><div>You think I exaggerate. </div><div><br /></div><div>When it was all said and done. No<b>body </b>was hurt. Our families and our homes were spared. But my brother-n-law and his family lost all but 4 of their beloved animals, and lots of other things....that can be replaced, but <i>that doesn't make it any easier.</i><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZJ4v9wFSSQOVNxXqrWbE3JnF_DcwHb3f-4_qKgf25qvGpOFMF0drjM_8aN0YUK6XOVzOcOqeOD27mf0_YGB1yrUwtgD52FEcTTCfS59USi31OCVqAmMBEcnTakUNEOowbiOr5sIFw0g8/s1600/DSCN2054.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZJ4v9wFSSQOVNxXqrWbE3JnF_DcwHb3f-4_qKgf25qvGpOFMF0drjM_8aN0YUK6XOVzOcOqeOD27mf0_YGB1yrUwtgD52FEcTTCfS59USi31OCVqAmMBEcnTakUNEOowbiOr5sIFw0g8/s400/DSCN2054.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599373992182777938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet Moo-moo Cow what are you thinking? </div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUf-Xv0x3P65g489Jm6wOPXTX5KxKns5RfU7B_bhzgzgKeRDlNHbRfRrEL5qyFUzGrY6cfvC9bNB9HRJqJ4BqP7EI7lN-cEfFY68CFC5X2UyQlkJDX0Eu7GLCs7HfzCeLTWIFdSOibcabD/s1600/DSCN2056.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUf-Xv0x3P65g489Jm6wOPXTX5KxKns5RfU7B_bhzgzgKeRDlNHbRfRrEL5qyFUzGrY6cfvC9bNB9HRJqJ4BqP7EI7lN-cEfFY68CFC5X2UyQlkJDX0Eu7GLCs7HfzCeLTWIFdSOibcabD/s400/DSCN2056.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599373986682715554" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The boys shared this tractor.....</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqjfkZCWZH7Xp02tSnQuVT9gMZQH3gmGwO1eZRJ8GG4S7XCQEDjqjfab8yze-r_xKEwmWkUi_jgt1ZRBkUtp5KgxROaAUASC1AxxPLuwJ8rWIfbCrGR_GWINYf-bVi18JdIiwZ46GZKgl/s1600/IMG_0309_1_1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqjfkZCWZH7Xp02tSnQuVT9gMZQH3gmGwO1eZRJ8GG4S7XCQEDjqjfab8yze-r_xKEwmWkUi_jgt1ZRBkUtp5KgxROaAUASC1AxxPLuwJ8rWIfbCrGR_GWINYf-bVi18JdIiwZ46GZKgl/s400/IMG_0309_1_1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599373987390016818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Many a hay ride was had behind this tractor. Memories. Good memories. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKbVwSK7XoP3C0kFCNBWDQWlWc2dT7rsNT9nnDcs6Onr_pDd_ZTknF1eRTI1BcVyvX2CE7ht2aBpedLEIGrEJ63BYJtLTUqvrfaaJmxAjCWh-Vvt-yhZzIN_Ngqj6QUYeDaNEjDcMg1mv/s1600/DSCN2049.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKbVwSK7XoP3C0kFCNBWDQWlWc2dT7rsNT9nnDcs6Onr_pDd_ZTknF1eRTI1BcVyvX2CE7ht2aBpedLEIGrEJ63BYJtLTUqvrfaaJmxAjCWh-Vvt-yhZzIN_Ngqj6QUYeDaNEjDcMg1mv/s400/DSCN2049.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599373983660311922" /></a>We all learned a lesson in our house this weekend. Well, we learned lots of lessons. But they all sort of are summed up by the old saying, <b>"the show must go on"</b>. As my daughter learned after being up half the night. Dead tired, but she didn't want to miss her softball team pictures at 8:30 AM and then a her first game of the season to follow. Ugh....<br /><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4BvGJUJ7dkKpQzM_SS3aTBXCHEKvS6dxPA9AwoyW4-dRZ8stVHUhqYqDYclo_eNij9DOBgxK-Kqhw9GfWfm2kdZSW6q7LoCPGhKh6kBe1pofmfktd4BQ0C0mVGuXlh-PajD6eUDT2LJf/s1600/DSCN2064.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4BvGJUJ7dkKpQzM_SS3aTBXCHEKvS6dxPA9AwoyW4-dRZ8stVHUhqYqDYclo_eNij9DOBgxK-Kqhw9GfWfm2kdZSW6q7LoCPGhKh6kBe1pofmfktd4BQ0C0mVGuXlh-PajD6eUDT2LJf/s400/DSCN2064.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599376013094984866" /></a>And well, then there was the minor detail of our house guest from France that were arriving at 10:45am. They were supposed to come in the night before, but there flight was canceled. Which I now see was an answer to prayer. What a bummer it would have been for them to arrive and be awoken to a huge roaring barn fire at four in the morning, their first night of vacation in the USA. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6He_tWEV8lEl78cL8SmwoxWoYbxp30-vn_H4FjtjVeUI0t0ZTV3ZlRw98_1xWW3M5RecBBbkIBvzeNo93O3_5UBqJXrHMDTbDSjZwSxdQyG2V7asLxwkd_Ty3KLDowfsCoK4d9O6hNWDP/s1600/DSCN1991.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6He_tWEV8lEl78cL8SmwoxWoYbxp30-vn_H4FjtjVeUI0t0ZTV3ZlRw98_1xWW3M5RecBBbkIBvzeNo93O3_5UBqJXrHMDTbDSjZwSxdQyG2V7asLxwkd_Ty3KLDowfsCoK4d9O6hNWDP/s400/DSCN1991.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599740220618985666" /></a>Oh golly...then there was the fact that we had baked all these cinnamon rolls Friday, and lots of people were going to be stopping by to pick them up. My brother-n-law had the driveway blocked because of snoopers.....I had to break the news that I had fortyish some people stopping by to pick up their rolls. I'm an annoying sister-n-law. </div><div><br /></div><div>My eyes were burning out of my head with exhaustion, I wanted to put a sign on the door telling everyone to leave their moolah on the table and help themselves to the cinnamon rolls. But once I took a shower and washed the smoke off, and drank a pot-O-joe <i>I was ready to face a new day</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqn7NTPVft22F5rqUlkFU2gKqbJHNH5yMe0YWB7Pyh6IEtpRzwK7oXLMa3dF4HEk1dBuW9gC-sJw5JHZx-pbqE6IUjhgmJYw9IM5BzxxKy9c_n_2-FAZtTZWLrnEqKaZGf1cTAhlqmn2pw/s1600/DSCN2112.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqn7NTPVft22F5rqUlkFU2gKqbJHNH5yMe0YWB7Pyh6IEtpRzwK7oXLMa3dF4HEk1dBuW9gC-sJw5JHZx-pbqE6IUjhgmJYw9IM5BzxxKy9c_n_2-FAZtTZWLrnEqKaZGf1cTAhlqmn2pw/s400/DSCN2112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599379209693222066" /></a><div>Which we thankfully were given. A new day to spend handing out baked goods to benefit the <a href="http://www.portagelake.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">camp</span></a> we love, a new day to color Easter eggs with good friends that arrived safely and well rested.</div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvx4GEnHCGE_ANMt_Ew6JKvKOiR6ATm-xrOvdUCFrUFX5T2c5saoe_K_fYqZi_57n3K4J1BJdFDpVIZ9sCj9sZodxjjqdy4JIZ6_q_YypXfx381BXwTAz5bFMFOiWR-k9KIsC0miinh-Tu/s1600/DSCN2116.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvx4GEnHCGE_ANMt_Ew6JKvKOiR6ATm-xrOvdUCFrUFX5T2c5saoe_K_fYqZi_57n3K4J1BJdFDpVIZ9sCj9sZodxjjqdy4JIZ6_q_YypXfx381BXwTAz5bFMFOiWR-k9KIsC0miinh-Tu/s400/DSCN2116.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599379224635624242" /></a>A new day to redeem myself with this dog, that I found out is not that dumb after all. He loves us unconditionally, and is apparently extremely tuned in to his surrounding. Although, one would have never known it, unless they lit a fire under his bah-hookie.<br /><br /></div><div><br />Luv Ya,<br /><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-31014805478948117282011-04-26T10:25:00.002-04:002011-04-26T10:35:55.095-04:00Tortellini ChickenI had a senior moment a few days ago. I could have sworn I shared this recipe here before. I wanted to print off the recipe for a friend and it wasn't there. Sometimes I wonder about my noggin. Tortellini Chicken is one of my families favorites and one that I share with others quite often, because even the pickiest eaters seems to love it. It has large chunks in it so it's a casserole that is easy to separate out if someone doesn't want the mushrooms they can just push them aside. <div><br /></div><div>Here's the play by play, if you want to skip right to the printable it's at the end. </div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 300 degrees.<br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmkN3m_QxVAW1l5Kyio0RrbtSSXdg7L-fAdgQURAvPbJG8X40N5txKmR6H7ThmdgN1Fvpwwi67Iz4xGMrQSJqP_qqTSeQepLdYBi9bb9NBkdZkxIOBbRlC8Lmo9hR6UfUrZdAw90FEbQo/s1600/DSCN6839.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmkN3m_QxVAW1l5Kyio0RrbtSSXdg7L-fAdgQURAvPbJG8X40N5txKmR6H7ThmdgN1Fvpwwi67Iz4xGMrQSJqP_qqTSeQepLdYBi9bb9NBkdZkxIOBbRlC8Lmo9hR6UfUrZdAw90FEbQo/s400/DSCN6839.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599886636614689090" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese grated, or pre shredded from your grocer works super too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvvx5f0WfuiKurYJWR376OKH6T7qy6cIN_WRy6WwnF8D2ggD_Ku-UFbLG1CHU5_5LRTmbPed3o9YQUT60YXYPsE_7BT6wzih2xbfPuSLSd8XL0oyRsRlMPrXAWcXc6VTDje9guAZHao1W/s1600/DSCN6840.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvvx5f0WfuiKurYJWR376OKH6T7qy6cIN_WRy6WwnF8D2ggD_Ku-UFbLG1CHU5_5LRTmbPed3o9YQUT60YXYPsE_7BT6wzih2xbfPuSLSd8XL0oyRsRlMPrXAWcXc6VTDje9guAZHao1W/s400/DSCN6840.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599886625929328530" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Clean a 4 ounce package of White Button Mushrooms and set aside. If you are a mushroom lover, feel free to add more. </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacv1dkgSlL7Jctu_EqUEmJLgDtMIILTasaI_xC6zbgbhu6Ce_daQvMHaYrHoYIF2tFGtyrwyvcsTAGsLY09APuty0mSfiiXkX-ak7qgM0rSG1K9LCmTXOg8iDExMXh2zMw6vIevE9ZZcn/s1600/DSCN1596.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacv1dkgSlL7Jctu_EqUEmJLgDtMIILTasaI_xC6zbgbhu6Ce_daQvMHaYrHoYIF2tFGtyrwyvcsTAGsLY09APuty0mSfiiXkX-ak7qgM0rSG1K9LCmTXOg8iDExMXh2zMw6vIevE9ZZcn/s400/DSCN1596.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599886619599549106" /></a></div>Boil and drain one 20 ounce package fresh Cheese Tortellini. I find it next to the cream cheese in my grocery store. If your family is apposed to the multi colored pasta, well then trade them in for a new more adventurous family! Or just buy the plain all white cheese tortellini, that would probably be easier.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuvPaVZqPxh_m2ETmGiaGqNrJ-gIDPirFjUR-sYFaIauegQN9qYszv35jHWOnpLaf-OgjcDK6wb_EddxcXN56Iov4uLDXd-q7s5gtYNmDLpP8qx_NaNyLdR_38Qhd4F_Bd-JryJeDCDbz/s1600/DSCN6844.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuvPaVZqPxh_m2ETmGiaGqNrJ-gIDPirFjUR-sYFaIauegQN9qYszv35jHWOnpLaf-OgjcDK6wb_EddxcXN56Iov4uLDXd-q7s5gtYNmDLpP8qx_NaNyLdR_38Qhd4F_Bd-JryJeDCDbz/s400/DSCN6844.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599885009062167186" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cut 3 chicken breasts into bite sized cubes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1Wf-nPPMenSx8VF2BLiu7iVccAekzceV0Uhe9IkbrStQqXmnmvzOa_bMfmrpPYm1uAkK3tSSlGjbfVmtOtT7Pw3LsACUP4RhTWMZqBrassZrwpzMnXRujW0lkidxXd2Wn9kvrzrmdX1K/s1600/DSCN6842.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1Wf-nPPMenSx8VF2BLiu7iVccAekzceV0Uhe9IkbrStQqXmnmvzOa_bMfmrpPYm1uAkK3tSSlGjbfVmtOtT7Pw3LsACUP4RhTWMZqBrassZrwpzMnXRujW0lkidxXd2Wn9kvrzrmdX1K/s400/DSCN6842.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599885011571659826" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Season 1/3 cup flour with 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAVPuJwxSULiylWjpsjJdNhUVLYFcDBKuETUC_9PVsDqCNNDVMHcU5b9hf1LCV2D8brIm3PNdTtyuiCbHWLiWE3z5Kz2mW4luPfhlxw3JcA1gJHkquOzh6A_bYmGQJQfP_PG3jyI4UPLg/s1600/DSCN6845.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAVPuJwxSULiylWjpsjJdNhUVLYFcDBKuETUC_9PVsDqCNNDVMHcU5b9hf1LCV2D8brIm3PNdTtyuiCbHWLiWE3z5Kz2mW4luPfhlxw3JcA1gJHkquOzh6A_bYmGQJQfP_PG3jyI4UPLg/s400/DSCN6845.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599885002336805394" /></a></div>Unless you have a very large frying pan, you will have to brown the chicken in shifts, so start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter. Dredge chicken pieces in flour and brown in butter. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVCZXDAb9LQBiv5rLjCSRwp1a5ZlKAb6YFB-H_3B9QU-TSkGxEYH3h6L3woB-y1jn8lU5cLZzX5HDp5sETGSoh1IKy6eASCQy53ZRYRKQXa4C1RzKNKfMLoBzpZYvFJm0Hzw530uqdbUm/s1600/DSCN1591.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVCZXDAb9LQBiv5rLjCSRwp1a5ZlKAb6YFB-H_3B9QU-TSkGxEYH3h6L3woB-y1jn8lU5cLZzX5HDp5sETGSoh1IKy6eASCQy53ZRYRKQXa4C1RzKNKfMLoBzpZYvFJm0Hzw530uqdbUm/s400/DSCN1591.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599884999194717970" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remove cooked pieces to a plate.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfzKbiqAWzqmznKWVMgfsTIn6u6vVTlKkconr1ymsH4wrMplGfSL4XnhpTvXUx_o6ee-NYnF3Gs4O-mTEhXqt3TtgkWEImhNDpN20zIoB-0RPmCulP01_k-5G5IO2Z45uyDq1i5tImUKD/s1600/DSCN6850.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfzKbiqAWzqmznKWVMgfsTIn6u6vVTlKkconr1ymsH4wrMplGfSL4XnhpTvXUx_o6ee-NYnF3Gs4O-mTEhXqt3TtgkWEImhNDpN20zIoB-0RPmCulP01_k-5G5IO2Z45uyDq1i5tImUKD/s400/DSCN6850.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599884994932080818" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Or if you are efficient, unlike myself, you can place the browned meat directly into your casserole dish. Add the additional 2 tablespoons of butter as needed and continue browning chicken pieces until finished. </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShX1CY2RJ4Ler0u4N8XKtXq7i1014AChUEfgeMu7fVN-OtfDWJiI1EZhaodoSw7Yq8ERIwpFbOJXKDM_xQocLa9CibobJn4d9TmfDUxHxbvmyeubAuHDO8ocms3fDOTKWZedPMtvUVqu9/s1600/DSCN1602.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShX1CY2RJ4Ler0u4N8XKtXq7i1014AChUEfgeMu7fVN-OtfDWJiI1EZhaodoSw7Yq8ERIwpFbOJXKDM_xQocLa9CibobJn4d9TmfDUxHxbvmyeubAuHDO8ocms3fDOTKWZedPMtvUVqu9/s400/DSCN1602.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599886637025713586" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cover chicken with drained pasta and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top. Honestly you could put the tortellini in first and then the chicken and sprinkle the cheese in there somewhere. There is no wrong way to do it. Just make sure everything is spread out evenly, so when you serve it up each spoonful has a little bit of everything.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Now it's time to make the sauce:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVe-xEKGoX2WOcuf_onzhmxsyhvBEXe72NKHDcsXBuAKcFlZMFfPzAbFVlWZSmZIFkGnRmPI-VpHJ44u7vHDygEb8UNo9fmA7Nkk6YyD9R8qxNpDvMC3dp5bAUZsxDhrkjeeL8UjkD04fB/s1600/DSCN1593.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVe-xEKGoX2WOcuf_onzhmxsyhvBEXe72NKHDcsXBuAKcFlZMFfPzAbFVlWZSmZIFkGnRmPI-VpHJ44u7vHDygEb8UNo9fmA7Nkk6YyD9R8qxNpDvMC3dp5bAUZsxDhrkjeeL8UjkD04fB/s400/DSCN1593.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599883128110322562" /></a></div><br />With out cleaning the pan add 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion to the pan. The moisture from the onions will help loosen all the browned goodness from the chicken. Using a spatula, saute onions and loosen browned bits, when onions start to look translucent.....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uoMLAE1Gm813JgpvGMOptAIKmZhhil6r4tV83uhTwKbX3-J24KP-yfMWnQ8O8Qk3xYdUUoWq-PZDW8Uyvwph_Q6kvPwdqQrVmlVDEUZC9LSeBUJYezirt_GVMAMIcks258CMkGlUFvNw/s1600/DSCN1594.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uoMLAE1Gm813JgpvGMOptAIKmZhhil6r4tV83uhTwKbX3-J24KP-yfMWnQ8O8Qk3xYdUUoWq-PZDW8Uyvwph_Q6kvPwdqQrVmlVDEUZC9LSeBUJYezirt_GVMAMIcks258CMkGlUFvNw/s400/DSCN1594.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599883121722437474" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">add the can of chicken broth, bouillon, and sugar. Cook for 2 minutes at a low boil.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihI1plqr9AXDZUK022U9hu9aG-gF8v2EIJ0tWAT1CE8NQHStWbh1yW21YUjKpzhHIyRsEgOxBBUuwzOfNOB4x3VUIu5KnX7FSRsC8VBUy5j2_MduS1wANhciWYdEQGFdJOAC-vMZihyphenhyphen1nS/s1600/DSCN1599.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihI1plqr9AXDZUK022U9hu9aG-gF8v2EIJ0tWAT1CE8NQHStWbh1yW21YUjKpzhHIyRsEgOxBBUuwzOfNOB4x3VUIu5KnX7FSRsC8VBUy5j2_MduS1wANhciWYdEQGFdJOAC-vMZihyphenhyphen1nS/s400/DSCN1599.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599883120354093698" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add mushrooms, let cook for an additional 2 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIe3KCfX6xKlMAmwBYzxXTsYdENFEt0wddBQX4WR8w_Zv3awcS8agdToJi7wMOo79waOX4dpp8xMdFIbMvYDVtimabRWfiFT5dtLlH5IwRclWdbRLrRoTHcldh53ZvKZRi6Jvcy3KPLuU/s1600/DSCN1605.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIe3KCfX6xKlMAmwBYzxXTsYdENFEt0wddBQX4WR8w_Zv3awcS8agdToJi7wMOo79waOX4dpp8xMdFIbMvYDVtimabRWfiFT5dtLlH5IwRclWdbRLrRoTHcldh53ZvKZRi6Jvcy3KPLuU/s400/DSCN1605.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599883117435103666" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Turn temperature to low. Sprinkle in the remaining Monterey Jack Cheese, and stir until melted and combined.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10Ap8iLQxyC-weucPY4ywsT-k_gfuuWr0wq17N1ysn3A0eMTl9dOSoOWDbJ380lxE7hOcDZGgcj4IwIwyojz5MHQqdyyWrERigskH2_LJpX4qJ5ZO1JKak_ry8DTGxFGyGsZUs9dj3IF1/s1600/DSCN1611.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10Ap8iLQxyC-weucPY4ywsT-k_gfuuWr0wq17N1ysn3A0eMTl9dOSoOWDbJ380lxE7hOcDZGgcj4IwIwyojz5MHQqdyyWrERigskH2_LJpX4qJ5ZO1JKak_ry8DTGxFGyGsZUs9dj3IF1/s400/DSCN1611.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599883111702466258" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remove pan from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sour cream.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HgeSWFwyLsnNckWwoC2_XaeZMz0Ne3cOumtNiiWWEXp6wkEXupNGiGEGVsHxYrxjTt1XBCn7hSvHWSwpdsrPi_X0ARzKexU97ZnMsTs1Mwzg8Gjq68K2JfNuk19_MBUQLWH6eFsJKkjG/s1600/DSCN1613.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HgeSWFwyLsnNckWwoC2_XaeZMz0Ne3cOumtNiiWWEXp6wkEXupNGiGEGVsHxYrxjTt1XBCn7hSvHWSwpdsrPi_X0ARzKexU97ZnMsTs1Mwzg8Gjq68K2JfNuk19_MBUQLWH6eFsJKkjG/s400/DSCN1613.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599882540878574050" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">It may take a minute or two to get sauce to become smooth. I use a slotted spoon, you could get out the big guns and use your whisk if you want.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuuUajoFQWnztvDxo102hr5lIIoAAcAMXfBDxuAKPvfJ-AUhOUa_3WQIsolJAf8duvpP3mH9N-Ye0SxpG-SDlBg6DZWhqrufUVlS5cEnbkA_ISQR7D9kfky40MbWEfeRaHGfmK5RYl3gz3/s1600/DSCN1615.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuuUajoFQWnztvDxo102hr5lIIoAAcAMXfBDxuAKPvfJ-AUhOUa_3WQIsolJAf8duvpP3mH9N-Ye0SxpG-SDlBg6DZWhqrufUVlS5cEnbkA_ISQR7D9kfky40MbWEfeRaHGfmK5RYl3gz3/s400/DSCN1615.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599882539007526690" /></a>Pour sauce over chicken, and pasta. Try to distribute the mushrooms evenly over the casserole.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwBV5Eae_g1JHZyOKE5r_EONChSJ53GHNyAH9zHXyVlzgp_GTn9LWtzXOggdbdqF82k8XWTtG94bm0DWFZXgYiKESBV0wKY7k32QYgdpdIdVQxqQ_Rgux2UN6mg94QAsLpsjJtVcfMiLY/s1600/DSCN1616.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwBV5Eae_g1JHZyOKE5r_EONChSJ53GHNyAH9zHXyVlzgp_GTn9LWtzXOggdbdqF82k8XWTtG94bm0DWFZXgYiKESBV0wKY7k32QYgdpdIdVQxqQ_Rgux2UN6mg94QAsLpsjJtVcfMiLY/s400/DSCN1616.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599882533232644626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Cover tightly with tin foil, and pop in your oven for 45 minutes.</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvdQ9LC8Lh_39A-G4PKm6B4Wp5sevZR029Yufg2ebEk8Rm_KjPRvqrIrk2dIxkfNxH34PChnq9Xu2-WI0NAfghCll3SwdHlDeegsaPWrq482yX4HLSH32LcSXDg42wObLNpo3LRWzrVhF/s1600/DSCN1624.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvdQ9LC8Lh_39A-G4PKm6B4Wp5sevZR029Yufg2ebEk8Rm_KjPRvqrIrk2dIxkfNxH34PChnq9Xu2-WI0NAfghCll3SwdHlDeegsaPWrq482yX4HLSH32LcSXDg42wObLNpo3LRWzrVhF/s400/DSCN1624.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599882527632668722" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Serve with Texas Toast or a crusty loaf! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>If I share this meal with someone, I usually bring them a green salad with lots of veggie's too, but most of the time the work of a salad is taken for granted by my family so I don't even bother fixing a salad for them anymore......that's the truth the whole truth Pthhthththt!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtrZHSz0MZT_8TUayEUIkuGkRUxYfwrvJs7PDF76Nz2mIInSLUWowGzqttRfsiFON7opiHiF15CXUWe3FW0LAjTmK2vbOyNoX033jjviAvLyjiakJCELqGFxyRQBkg-No3CxN4klcedll/s1600/DSCN1621.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtrZHSz0MZT_8TUayEUIkuGkRUxYfwrvJs7PDF76Nz2mIInSLUWowGzqttRfsiFON7opiHiF15CXUWe3FW0LAjTmK2vbOyNoX033jjviAvLyjiakJCELqGFxyRQBkg-No3CxN4klcedll/s400/DSCN1621.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599882525840835106" /></a><b>Chicken Tortellini</b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HBMozsT_ZY7VVK94-N-8oukmwiyBudizKJyB8C9beHU/edit?hl=en&authkey=CKvQoIAC">printable recipe</a></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">4 tablespoons Butter</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 20 ounce package, fresh Cheese Tortellini</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">3 Chicken Breasts, boneless cut into bite sized cubes</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/3 cup Flour</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">3/4 cup Onion, chopped</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon granules (or 2 bouillon cubes)</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 8 ounce can Chicken Broth</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 teaspoon Sugar</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">4 ounces fresh white button Mushrooms (more if you like)</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/2 cup Sour Cream</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Preheat oven to 300 degrees.</span></i></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><div style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9752111739944667" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">1. Boil water in large pot, add tortellini, cook for 5 minutes. Drain and place tortellini’s in bottom of a lightly buttered 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle half of the Monterey Jack cheese over tortellini’s.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">2. Toss chicken pieces in flour. Melt butter in large fry pan add floured chicken to sizzling butter. Lightly brown chicken in butter. Do chicken in shifts if needed. Removing chicken to a plate then adding more. Then transfer chicken pieces to baking dish. Evenly distributing them over noodles.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">3. Add chopped onions to the same pan, cook until transparent. Add bouillon, chicken broth, sugar, cook for 2 minutes then add mushrooms to pan, and cook for 2 minutes more. </span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">4. Add remaining cheese to to sauce, lightly stir with spatula until cheese is melted. Remove pan from heat and add sour cream and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour mushroom sauce over chicken and tortellini. </span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">5. Cover dish with foil, bake for 45 minutes.</span></div></span></i></span></b><br />Enjoy!<br /><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-6825573771288817752011-04-25T05:13:00.001-04:002011-04-25T05:13:00.712-04:00CUPCAKES for Mothers Day...hmmmm that's a good idea!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DFdwgEvsnyFiT7L9gMawW43S9A3M3TDT0Y9POfWZiGZZUug2GoqT6j4NB58kPfgIHbc0YujCmrigEspzEQ2w6jsej52dJfRsrFGGGaO1BYDPfKOfgY3AGg7zqqPys-cyYq4Q1MrTWJ4m/s1600/DSCN0387.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DFdwgEvsnyFiT7L9gMawW43S9A3M3TDT0Y9POfWZiGZZUug2GoqT6j4NB58kPfgIHbc0YujCmrigEspzEQ2w6jsej52dJfRsrFGGGaO1BYDPfKOfgY3AGg7zqqPys-cyYq4Q1MrTWJ4m/s400/DSCN0387.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599355946848723314" /></a>Mothers Day is May 8. Have you thought about what you might give your Mother for Mothers day? Cupcakes perhaps? I could name at least five moms off the top of my head, licketly split, that would be delighted with a box of these babies. <div><br /></div><div>If you live in the greater Grand Rapids area, you might just want to "accidentally" send this <a href="http://cupcakebydesign.com/your-mom-called-she-wants-gourmet-cupcakes/">LINK</a> to your family. <a href="http://cupcakebydesign.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Cupcakes by Design</span></a> is having a Mothers Day GIVEAWAY! <b>ONE </b> dozen cupcakes <b>plus</b> a balloon bouquet delivered to your moms door step!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRb6EdZMo1yYoG_nocOG5qRp5GU094DwlXvIadKLgIIfXRKe1N6ZU2KFLhRzX4DGrYbD_ftuIzvpD05_YcClx8ynREgVLhzAQFs7YSl8qF_J4ZjtdBvq5U1yUo3sP1l2eMPUKsW91Byt0/s1600/DSCN0398.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 347px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRb6EdZMo1yYoG_nocOG5qRp5GU094DwlXvIadKLgIIfXRKe1N6ZU2KFLhRzX4DGrYbD_ftuIzvpD05_YcClx8ynREgVLhzAQFs7YSl8qF_J4ZjtdBvq5U1yUo3sP1l2eMPUKsW91Byt0/s400/DSCN0398.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599355942840138642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Red Velvet...heaven help me! Cupcakes by Design has the BEST Red Velvet evah!</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYJ5aABRBvsdATD8PkoFv2s8HaZbmbH4vtN30JJ455thTNNhTEPm_TmKTHYaun1M9AEqWpL7UlT4u13VdtQe-eJ044H-c601MKZVN-MJL5OYeXRTH3JlnCQdMp-litUgPEnad0WEJOtfU/s1600/choc.-divine1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYJ5aABRBvsdATD8PkoFv2s8HaZbmbH4vtN30JJ455thTNNhTEPm_TmKTHYaun1M9AEqWpL7UlT4u13VdtQe-eJ044H-c601MKZVN-MJL5OYeXRTH3JlnCQdMp-litUgPEnad0WEJOtfU/s400/choc.-divine1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599357868673920162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Divine. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>This cupcake would definitely make any mom, wife, grandmother, sister-n-law, or sister happier than a pig in slop! Ooooh maybe that's not the best association....lets just say I'm pretty sure if you score a mama some of these decadent cupcakes she will be <i>pleased as punch</i>!</div><div><br /></div><div>Take a quick second and head over to <a href="http://cupcakebydesign.com/your-mom-called-she-wants-gourmet-cupcakes/">Cupcakes by Design</a> and enter to win! And even if you don't happen to win their giveaway, it's a <b>fantastic gift idea</b>! </div><div><br /></div><div>Good Luck!</div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-89039024984069669732011-04-20T12:00:00.003-04:002011-04-21T09:09:14.470-04:00Sausage Breakfast Strata perfect for Easter Breakfast<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvYE_SmK_9wXNNbbNdPAtXJrP65aJ4BvEkS0pDRJFcBcJngtqG3uKeeHYvq-lCBxega7gv0lmyM9st36g46a_-9GcKAfotPgih-CvEI1a5gkvMBU_Fv_WD1qns8zNg8cjx70HAjoPYlE/s1600/DSCN1557.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvYE_SmK_9wXNNbbNdPAtXJrP65aJ4BvEkS0pDRJFcBcJngtqG3uKeeHYvq-lCBxega7gv0lmyM9st36g46a_-9GcKAfotPgih-CvEI1a5gkvMBU_Fv_WD1qns8zNg8cjx70HAjoPYlE/s400/DSCN1557.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589183484991774098" /></a>Everyone is all a buzz about what they are serving for Easter dinner. I feel like a loser. Because I am not lifting a finger this Easter. Last week I made reservations for our whole family, plus house guests to go out for dinner. Thursday and Friday I will be shoulder deep in making cinnamon rolls for a fundraiser for <i><a href="http://www.portagelake.org/friends-of-portage-lake-cookbook">The Friends of Portage Lake Cookbook</a></i>. Also our much anticipated house guests will be arriving Friday night before Easter, so I want to be able to enjoy them and not be in the kitchen the whole weekend. <div><br /></div><div>I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">himm'd</span> I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hawd</span>, I waxed I wained, I picked the phone up, I put it down. Mothers Day is one thing....but there is just something ingrained in me that says you don't go out to dinner on Easter. Not that I am judging anyone...I am most <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">definitely</span> not! It's just the way I was raised...it's in my blood to fix ginormous, explode your stomach meals on holidays.</div><div><br /></div><div>But this year I said, "I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">CAINT</span> DO IT!" </div><div><br /></div><div>I think it's good to know your limits. Good for you and good for your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">fam</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ba</span>-lie!</div><div><br /></div><div>And your house guests that you don't want to make Whacko the instant they arrive. We still have cookies to bake and eggs to decorate, for heavens sakes!</div><div><br /></div><div>In fact I might just have to make this Breakfast <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Strata</span> so we have something to tide us over until our dinner buffet of ham, roast beast, and leg-O-lamb, plus pasta station, omelet station, and a hot chocolate bar...uh HUH...that's what I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">talkin</span>' bout! I may never make Easter Dinner again!<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHTYfpppCJ5qF92hWsOTzrJRKWnBKGF8FW5JcnNSbDi7Ls5JbQFDfhyGBJjg-8qEEkN-0dlFH4gdnfLK1yXYU-Nuzo1qe6aAWUchF5eXdcmqhgkOXQzgjSVljAUo6r5wt3EHJ-6flhsA/s1600/DSCN1553.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHTYfpppCJ5qF92hWsOTzrJRKWnBKGF8FW5JcnNSbDi7Ls5JbQFDfhyGBJjg-8qEEkN-0dlFH4gdnfLK1yXYU-Nuzo1qe6aAWUchF5eXdcmqhgkOXQzgjSVljAUo6r5wt3EHJ-6flhsA/s400/DSCN1553.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589183483243013234" /></a>This Sausage Breakfast Strata is my boys favorite! The best thing about this strata is that you put it together the night before, and then pop it in your oven in the morning and Voila! You have a cheesy, hearty breakfast fit for a king! Literally on Easter this would be fit for<b><i> the </i></b>King of Kings! </div><div><br /></div><div>What you will need for:</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b> Sausage Breakfast Strata</b></div><div><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zQjU4afEONLbog4pCHiNrp18H8Mu_NjjwGPVwKLFNw/edit?hl=en&authkey=CPT-9asF">printable recipe</a></i></div><div>1 pound Breakfast Sausage</div><div>12 eggs</div><div>2 cups milk </div><div>1 teaspoon salt</div><div>1/2 teaspoon pepper</div><div>3 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese</div><div>12 slices of white bread </div><div>4 tablespoons of butter, softened</div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5CNwSOmkIqkuTNy9QZaTvhESNdYepnitmUGT-zaLo77kvW3UWALk-M3suVa6iyaQ8O3-BTeadrVXrBfL6WL0hPInHh_PcRpi5uQh-U6siGhC5BCxhAzqmem530a0g25kIe2QJ8QBjwfk/s1600/DSCN1562.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5CNwSOmkIqkuTNy9QZaTvhESNdYepnitmUGT-zaLo77kvW3UWALk-M3suVa6iyaQ8O3-BTeadrVXrBfL6WL0hPInHh_PcRpi5uQh-U6siGhC5BCxhAzqmem530a0g25kIe2QJ8QBjwfk/s400/DSCN1562.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589183088017874754" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Brown the Breakfast Sausage in a skillet and set aside.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDdQ3WPxPImK4NCkTtbqEn5R0d6-KgY6eTAawxPh9ObunmutF8e_Z8f3ki9swJ4dW16osQvpMS3G_uTB0EPTuAu7IMCkC_n2PfwzOlu665ZpsDnMRx-V7zloDbMV-V1DGJUwpWExFirg/s1600/DSCN1554.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDdQ3WPxPImK4NCkTtbqEn5R0d6-KgY6eTAawxPh9ObunmutF8e_Z8f3ki9swJ4dW16osQvpMS3G_uTB0EPTuAu7IMCkC_n2PfwzOlu665ZpsDnMRx-V7zloDbMV-V1DGJUwpWExFirg/s400/DSCN1554.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589183094669711266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Crack all 12 eggs into a bowl, add milk, salt, and pepper. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejvQe92CQjIzdQ1K4tk9wyUXJtQI9jA1GSOKvmNnN8gThQ0Ip3UGwtIHbsUyHjDk31OuissJrOrvuD-5CL6ZUZAk4YUfJQIxl0un07rZWgJ1989-8rX6w32-zaOklbHQzzdafXthvDyY/s1600/DSCN1558.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejvQe92CQjIzdQ1K4tk9wyUXJtQI9jA1GSOKvmNnN8gThQ0Ip3UGwtIHbsUyHjDk31OuissJrOrvuD-5CL6ZUZAk4YUfJQIxl0un07rZWgJ1989-8rX6w32-zaOklbHQzzdafXthvDyY/s400/DSCN1558.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589183472794590882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Give that a good whisking.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZgDu9lJKBM1gZqXPapnKxczpIJqbmuqZMjvlip867BLTBuaoWH5CBdx7Ohj3zNGEjiQEv0Y98Kqc_HTeOoRmy_ryq8Sql9iBHObswO9rnxgWXyw7k8g14xXpd2fu23YmVSZvDKFenqs/s1600/DSCN1559.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZgDu9lJKBM1gZqXPapnKxczpIJqbmuqZMjvlip867BLTBuaoWH5CBdx7Ohj3zNGEjiQEv0Y98Kqc_HTeOoRmy_ryq8Sql9iBHObswO9rnxgWXyw7k8g14xXpd2fu23YmVSZvDKFenqs/s400/DSCN1559.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589183090380870626" /></a>Use the softened butter to butter one side of 6 of the slices of bread, then lay them butter side down into the 9x13 dish.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70eCsdzY07jK9NHYYEOKeUGUsegKZo4nWDRKOghg-uhHQRfu_6pZ9Rz-pA1r_QLI3f0tOp_q6DXkTOztyzwP_pP7lnuEI2uyqY2xky-WMMiKoSmfXPKNNDFDNLAfIXeIMYTz_0kfuuPE/s1600/DSCN1569.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70eCsdzY07jK9NHYYEOKeUGUsegKZo4nWDRKOghg-uhHQRfu_6pZ9Rz-pA1r_QLI3f0tOp_q6DXkTOztyzwP_pP7lnuEI2uyqY2xky-WMMiKoSmfXPKNNDFDNLAfIXeIMYTz_0kfuuPE/s400/DSCN1569.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589183082444355090" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sprinkle half of the sausage over first bread layer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOHjzQOTrDfTl8EKL8LYzu1zUsO_SodcFRc9llz7IQnlQ0JJnXWNe7KCayIZxrNRVeKp-hEL_4wUAUC6xAsJW2WccHLOaDqn9KCYJ53GFokncrUBuGZ5uuFhrsHAENPpQJk4fdWtuFNI/s1600/DSCN1570.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOHjzQOTrDfTl8EKL8LYzu1zUsO_SodcFRc9llz7IQnlQ0JJnXWNe7KCayIZxrNRVeKp-hEL_4wUAUC6xAsJW2WccHLOaDqn9KCYJ53GFokncrUBuGZ5uuFhrsHAENPpQJk4fdWtuFNI/s400/DSCN1570.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589183080169236258" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sprinkle half the cheese...this is a hard one people I know, sprinkling takes a skilled hand, but the more you sprinkle the easier it gets. I assure you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-DqqRbxw4QyAxRZh5nfE5msJFB63L34UTXSnRjEoHKZZq8wCoWuTOOngekzGsvs5TlBHzNJaN86zZZ2Oh682VRaN7P2SsUKjKMYUT5-d27hocLOPbF8LG_T8Z8GPgDszGWViVxZglJE/s1600/DSCN1571.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-DqqRbxw4QyAxRZh5nfE5msJFB63L34UTXSnRjEoHKZZq8wCoWuTOOngekzGsvs5TlBHzNJaN86zZZ2Oh682VRaN7P2SsUKjKMYUT5-d27hocLOPbF8LG_T8Z8GPgDszGWViVxZglJE/s400/DSCN1571.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589182026520721298" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Place the last six slices of bread on top of the sausage and cheese layer. I used Texas toast, regular white bread slices work just as good. If you do use the Texas cut, press it down. Give it a little squish. Then repeat with the sausage and cheese sprinkling, use all the cheese and sausage up.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvZKagQmSyFRwQuDxGIHUy-yjtWmNjabr6iTG7DP3SNOm1EVPqEy2E1yoXTcpwJF3kBukN0m-KZ4Z4kw4OeYnzdMF7OaeQ6xvgS85JHjkTshy7Fs2E6wKFnVrWlFzxKFVfk1xQdxHyGg/s1600/DSCN1572.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvZKagQmSyFRwQuDxGIHUy-yjtWmNjabr6iTG7DP3SNOm1EVPqEy2E1yoXTcpwJF3kBukN0m-KZ4Z4kw4OeYnzdMF7OaeQ6xvgS85JHjkTshy7Fs2E6wKFnVrWlFzxKFVfk1xQdxHyGg/s400/DSCN1572.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589182018422130322" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Now you can return to the whisked eggs. Pour eggs evenly over the Strata...did you know strata means layers? Yes-sir-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">ee</span>. Strata..."<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Struh</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">tah</span>". If you say it like that it sounds real fancy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMqcSilPK9DEv8nAWIPUi96X0ZunMM3xOAMD73q7ULyE4mh5uUal-CqLBbPhIm5ObiFUZzn7rETP4MCjjDQF2amX93aggxr8bDeOALf3_9sw6UL7SesDroH15WAOrXnCuCvdSdVzc47c/s1600/DSCN1574.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMqcSilPK9DEv8nAWIPUi96X0ZunMM3xOAMD73q7ULyE4mh5uUal-CqLBbPhIm5ObiFUZzn7rETP4MCjjDQF2amX93aggxr8bDeOALf3_9sw6UL7SesDroH15WAOrXnCuCvdSdVzc47c/s400/DSCN1574.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589182012252160834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Let the eggs, bubble down through the layers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufrWUitvrbzrTlSYkjvHI9WS3oQ7lpMS2NNTVDuzzibv9qGvp-WKwKmHFH3dLRxE6gH5Qx0-A2qvrj9SJ9L2oIsuaAT_HkjgXBo4g_VqWTwOunzwqPGSH-yefhr6TyLNQwtS3ezBXou4/s1600/DSCN1575.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufrWUitvrbzrTlSYkjvHI9WS3oQ7lpMS2NNTVDuzzibv9qGvp-WKwKmHFH3dLRxE6gH5Qx0-A2qvrj9SJ9L2oIsuaAT_HkjgXBo4g_VqWTwOunzwqPGSH-yefhr6TyLNQwtS3ezBXou4/s400/DSCN1575.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589182008669080402" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Now tightly cover with plastic wrap place it in your refrigerator over night. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When you are ready to bake it, you will <b>need 1 hour</b>, so leave yourself time. Remove from fridge, remove plastic wrap (<i>I figure you know these simple steps</i>, but I have had people ask, so I am just giving it to you step by step, taking nothing for granted here Folks.) <b>preheat oven to 350 degrees</b>, when up to heat place Strata in and bake for <b>45 minutes to 1 hour</b>. My experience has been closer to the 1 hour mark, especially if you use the thicker bread.</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgxvnj3kGzJmRHHDYKiIf4QY_qmCpNTYe-754YQsBU-z6M2GHNBNSVF91F7VueUCWjvNxQrSh7_kRgpS-6J_6GsWbAmRLF7LwwuSZOEyQplm29Wndj34ueZagcrbwNHEz6GSMdptu2-M/s1600/DSCN1585.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgxvnj3kGzJmRHHDYKiIf4QY_qmCpNTYe-754YQsBU-z6M2GHNBNSVF91F7VueUCWjvNxQrSh7_kRgpS-6J_6GsWbAmRLF7LwwuSZOEyQplm29Wndj34ueZagcrbwNHEz6GSMdptu2-M/s400/DSCN1585.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589181999278601234" /></a>Easy! Simple! Hearty! Hey maybe you can pull this one out on Fathers Day if you don't use it this Sunday.<br /><br /></div><div>I've found are some great Easter Treats and Ideas, I thought I'd share with you. <b>Go check</b> these <i>creative and talented ladies </i>out, they have no idea I am sending you their way, so take a minute and say Howdy, leave them some love in their comments......but please come back to the slacker blog.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://theitaliandishblog.com/imported-20090913150324/2011/4/17/italian-easter-bread-revisited.html">The Italian Dish ~ Easter Bread </a> beware it's gorgeous!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/search/label/Easter%20Cookies">Quit Eating Out</a> ~ Easter treats with meaning for your kiddos!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://reluctantentertainer.com/2011/04/make-your-easter-guests-taste-buds-sing-with-easy-chocolate-molten-cakes/">The Reluctant Entertainer</a>, Sandy has all sorts of good <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Eastery</span> stuff on her site.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.kitchenbelleicious.com/2011/04/easter-dessert-coconut-carrot-cake-minis-with-a-lemon-pecan-glaze.html">Kitchen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Belleicious</span></a> ~ OK these look amazing!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.redletterwords.com/index.cfm?Action=ViewMainCategory&Category=79&ResetSRow=1">Red Letter Words </a>~ Many beautiful things here to inspire.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.ezrapoundcake.com/archives/12250?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ezrapoundcake+%28Ezra+Pound+Cake%29">Ezra Pound Cake</a> ~ Cute, easy chocolate goodies. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/04/the-necessary-non-hallmark-part-of-easter-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HolyExperience+%28Holy+Experience%29">a Holy experience ~</a> Ann <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Voskamp</span> has beautiful poetry, insights, and a recipe for lamb. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I LUV ya! More than my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Cadbury</span> Mini Eggs...and that's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">ALOT</span>!<br /><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-62117456899303233432011-04-19T16:57:00.000-04:002011-04-18T23:45:35.840-04:00Cheesy Roasted PotatoesHere is a quick side that will knock your socks off! We love Cheesy Potatoe Skins around here. But this mom, does not love to make them. Too many steps, there's so much time invested in making them and they're devoured in a blink of an eye! So I came up with these tasty morsels. No scooping and rebaking, I use the whole potato, so I don't have "potato waste guilt".<br /><br />Here's what you will need to start:<div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 425 degrees.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY78Yzxti64yuQAZdq2zqB3ajAGzCXBGA-tI21OU9j2Vwg2qfLNjK2IjRbjsV71kwVOA0VvDY-7NRXsMdmCAOj4WpPwtNXSQ0FJxYkY1W4geGv5fUy4Jrbvus6DqSTO7UhxEFKB7mqcMk/s1600/DSCN3740.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY78Yzxti64yuQAZdq2zqB3ajAGzCXBGA-tI21OU9j2Vwg2qfLNjK2IjRbjsV71kwVOA0VvDY-7NRXsMdmCAOj4WpPwtNXSQ0FJxYkY1W4geGv5fUy4Jrbvus6DqSTO7UhxEFKB7mqcMk/s400/DSCN3740.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590391302099844994" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Cheesy Roasted Potatoes</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xbvjAClS-uodV_nsN8IKzxHn30saq7Meuy6CI98IHgY/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNrXmYAH">printable recipe</a></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">3-4 pounds of Red Skinned or Idaho Potatoes, washed and cut into bite sided pieces</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 pound of Bacon + grease </div><div style="text-align: left;">Morton's Natures Seasoning Salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons of Butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons of Olive Oil</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;">4 green onions sliced </div><div style="text-align: left;">Sour Cream </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3YT0Bl_NWxYfDaHAmwDNX6eCAkzEkSg8yOhC8TRn3O2Cq53FzH_7BOS2t6RqHBhmyVOTTFKwbFJbaDFqySiCSnxmjHqqBbNeHSxB_IW8rvpusl62f8KL4kkCUdjhyphenhyphenW83e51Bj6ugV14/s1600/DSCN3770.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3YT0Bl_NWxYfDaHAmwDNX6eCAkzEkSg8yOhC8TRn3O2Cq53FzH_7BOS2t6RqHBhmyVOTTFKwbFJbaDFqySiCSnxmjHqqBbNeHSxB_IW8rvpusl62f8KL4kkCUdjhyphenhyphenW83e51Bj6ugV14/s400/DSCN3770.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590391298269107458" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Place potato pieces on a baking sheet, drizzle melted butter and olive oil over potatoes, sprinkle generously with Morten's Natures Seasoning Salt. Spead evenly on pan, place in preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes, occasionally giving potatoes a flip so all sides are baked evenly. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BazLWiK_0MWLD8Eg9RWXAuaqrBXyyEe8foDivUvJu1UynH7PY5KKhUm50OyjXB1vLyTW3LcR87oF4_5ISQINU4p3rP81shh8KfygVgyd05kM1KMU_mFw65xPGSBSPP3jFuhl4zGH_lc/s1600/DSCN1645.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BazLWiK_0MWLD8Eg9RWXAuaqrBXyyEe8foDivUvJu1UynH7PY5KKhUm50OyjXB1vLyTW3LcR87oF4_5ISQINU4p3rP81shh8KfygVgyd05kM1KMU_mFw65xPGSBSPP3jFuhl4zGH_lc/s400/DSCN1645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590391281081122754" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">While potatoes are baking, fry up your bacon, and reserve the bacon fat. Chop bacon into little bits.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As you can see I fried up a bit more than 1/4 lb. Hey, a girl needs a snack now and then, and then there is the subject of her pesky kiddos always begging for bacon......</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpY64-YZ9xnYlRb4UB2VFM4DDHjQpbX8d2Lg2crzpEA_JkmQ1Sy-x6vT5ILv9zf4j0Qp1pATknBdqdfEnqH2B48ZVcriUHd94UwCjjpJfnypvXeqGsBeIHcnhAoeZZ79ZQN02IZPGSco/s1600/DSCN1648.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpY64-YZ9xnYlRb4UB2VFM4DDHjQpbX8d2Lg2crzpEA_JkmQ1Sy-x6vT5ILv9zf4j0Qp1pATknBdqdfEnqH2B48ZVcriUHd94UwCjjpJfnypvXeqGsBeIHcnhAoeZZ79ZQN02IZPGSco/s400/DSCN1648.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590391275646222610" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Some where in the middle of baking your potatoes, take them out of the oven and drizzle some of this bacon fat over them, give them a toss with a spatula or you can just give the pan a violent jiggle...if you feel confident doing that sort of potato jiggling.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOy_O0nN9RbzBrWRLIZUZ3xR9clYrFQCrSZK62zGKvne0MhraJQB0oDpLR3vCnDaKuyF1VePs5i2B-r6o7MO4tKkxIK_4KDju63zZGaHN8ZimxybHtsX80Lwxkmb1s_fjWPkTsySa0CCY/s1600/DSCN1650.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOy_O0nN9RbzBrWRLIZUZ3xR9clYrFQCrSZK62zGKvne0MhraJQB0oDpLR3vCnDaKuyF1VePs5i2B-r6o7MO4tKkxIK_4KDju63zZGaHN8ZimxybHtsX80Lwxkmb1s_fjWPkTsySa0CCY/s400/DSCN1650.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590389907506131090" /></a>Continue to bake potatoes until they are nice and brown and crispy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxxcPBDiPVtpkYoo3LsW-3tR0ERoNkD2uRg_UvHj2bA3Nl9KApMwJneD0idlBqFS5hOU3hvVtJSMqd_qnRwW3592-LwdOtgwpPsqQLAJ5NYhFI5PEPpizTrPjghoMxsMKt20ppR0U7ow/s1600/DSCN1651.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxxcPBDiPVtpkYoo3LsW-3tR0ERoNkD2uRg_UvHj2bA3Nl9KApMwJneD0idlBqFS5hOU3hvVtJSMqd_qnRwW3592-LwdOtgwpPsqQLAJ5NYhFI5PEPpizTrPjghoMxsMKt20ppR0U7ow/s400/DSCN1651.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590389901999318546" /></a>Now for the good stuff.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HP5FHZ_YJNbPanT83NhmM4n4CYcqIHGSC6PP4yqrcV66twTOZL9V5t4SceYu9JzNLZLM6I0PvVwN_2HoDnHYeQiAjW_E5-yCzQUGAZjVCFh3npmgMuSUyOHsOZS4rNh3Q23LkuqCCDA/s1600/DSCN1652.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HP5FHZ_YJNbPanT83NhmM4n4CYcqIHGSC6PP4yqrcV66twTOZL9V5t4SceYu9JzNLZLM6I0PvVwN_2HoDnHYeQiAjW_E5-yCzQUGAZjVCFh3npmgMuSUyOHsOZS4rNh3Q23LkuqCCDA/s400/DSCN1652.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590389897380517794" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Crowd potatoes together on pan, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over roasted potatoes.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zRv1NtN2sQ-XTA3SdDcYWTzVhvZImzWLL0nej-Ql8CHnljv9vwhXe8xYpUbaHIxNS9N9TnmoOgKEn60j28Q5NZQwdRzcmLCocOdGM36TDL96Qrj21H4wGyLo2EyqLIv1x7qXxfZqn44/s1600/DSCN1653.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zRv1NtN2sQ-XTA3SdDcYWTzVhvZImzWLL0nej-Ql8CHnljv9vwhXe8xYpUbaHIxNS9N9TnmoOgKEn60j28Q5NZQwdRzcmLCocOdGM36TDL96Qrj21H4wGyLo2EyqLIv1x7qXxfZqn44/s400/DSCN1653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590389900987403442" /></a>Spread bacon on top of cheese, pop pan back in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbling. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve with sour cream on the side. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stand back because the vultures are going to descend upon you. Cheesy Roasted Potatoes make an easy appetizer. Or they are fantastic served with Barbecue Ribs, or Grilled Hamburgers.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LQm_nAew5agjO6llxe_2q9pG98wX6nfP_hZjAEa8b-uaR_alzdtaCtVEpkV0joiyM_qGe9n4m1qBTNc04ucUhKuW7GMDaJYqW1w4YS3w4r9ddgwgrVfCvSqbjMAr-K9NzAaInaVL7x8/s1600/DSCN1657.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LQm_nAew5agjO6llxe_2q9pG98wX6nfP_hZjAEa8b-uaR_alzdtaCtVEpkV0joiyM_qGe9n4m1qBTNc04ucUhKuW7GMDaJYqW1w4YS3w4r9ddgwgrVfCvSqbjMAr-K9NzAaInaVL7x8/s400/DSCN1657.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590389891566680258" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">They can be paired with any number of main dishes. Recently when we had some friends over I served Cheesy Roasted Potatoes with Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Cole Slaw. It was a hit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you enjoy!</div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-28918261511929121172011-04-17T14:44:00.001-04:002011-04-17T15:36:35.685-04:00Prize winning Burgundy Mushroom Beef StewSince the wind is whipping 80 miles an hour and they were predicting possible snow flurries yesterday. Which became reality!! SERIOUSLY...when is Spring going to arrive?! It's Stew weather in April! <div><br /></div><div>A few months ago I was gushing over my friend Ree's <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2011/02/you-have-to-make-these-mushrooms.html">Burgundy Mushrooms</a>, and another good friend mentioned she aways wondered what those catastrophically delicious mushrooms would be like if they were in a stew. </div><div><br /></div><div>Ree I love you, but if I had to choose between you and your mushrooms...well um er rHmmm...lets just say it would be hard to pick. </div><div><br /></div><div>So I salivated all over my keyboard for a little while thinking about how I might make the Burgundy Mushroom recipe into a Beef Stew recipe. Then I decided to consult Hyacinth since she started the whole thing! She is trouble that one! We went back and forth on the details of the recipe.....carrots or no carrots, the order in which to cook the meat...yadayadayada. </div><div><br /></div><div>As luck would have it my church was doing a Stew and Soup Cook Off! Hot-diggity-dog I had an audience!!!! Thankfully God has blessed me with a church full of foodies. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinmxFd76pC24vnzWLGgguwPXsY6HVwjEHsW2jcwVpwCljj-_fAbozQAmNhTbu7ylyeRp2duRTI-WEw-Ahr7qiC8i0f1y7iNXhcZumBmB8SIxaz91ZK-lFM2pl5Mt2PqJ4GmftBmNTZim4/s1600/DSCN1275.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinmxFd76pC24vnzWLGgguwPXsY6HVwjEHsW2jcwVpwCljj-_fAbozQAmNhTbu7ylyeRp2duRTI-WEw-Ahr7qiC8i0f1y7iNXhcZumBmB8SIxaz91ZK-lFM2pl5Mt2PqJ4GmftBmNTZim4/s400/DSCN1275.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589190824166968546" /></a>It looks like a fair amount of ingredients to gather up, but most likely you have it all in your pantry. Nothing too fancy here. But oh it tastes fancy!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DUaP6uqgR1vs1LBlAj_1ioYjv4uooerSK3bjmhdc8NWvnyzhYUJ6mUWkcVA_Nk0bcIxo2uY0nGVdkdeZeHLKHFidJoO1qShylP5IQ90rIMjZVUtIathGYoH7fO9lTbv1nDB4wuBSLcE/s1600/DSCN1236.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DUaP6uqgR1vs1LBlAj_1ioYjv4uooerSK3bjmhdc8NWvnyzhYUJ6mUWkcVA_Nk0bcIxo2uY0nGVdkdeZeHLKHFidJoO1qShylP5IQ90rIMjZVUtIathGYoH7fO9lTbv1nDB4wuBSLcE/s400/DSCN1236.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589190819613396274" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">If you prefer you can buy Stew Meat already cut up for you or if you'd rather you can buy 4-5 pounds of Top Round Roast and cut it into bite sized pieces, about and 1 1/2 inches each..</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuP4j6Nwp20gDeXx_ZLPlEhdRVVkenzNxC02MBcbHUtcuNyfZViXCecQf-44d13HUbq-txIUGSXx8DxTpbexwSyFwf3S-LfWkbY9jiKNzaDFl99EZex1fKA69ClRi6Cr2zfsJDA3APHmw/s1600/DSCN1237.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuP4j6Nwp20gDeXx_ZLPlEhdRVVkenzNxC02MBcbHUtcuNyfZViXCecQf-44d13HUbq-txIUGSXx8DxTpbexwSyFwf3S-LfWkbY9jiKNzaDFl99EZex1fKA69ClRi6Cr2zfsJDA3APHmw/s400/DSCN1237.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589190822758501810" /></a>I cut the roast up put it in a Zip-loc bag, doused (1 teaspoon) it with Lawry's Season Salt and set it aside while I cleaned the mushrooms. You could do this step a day ahead of time.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHX6nG89P_HsoB6xfw52Xb9Ec-k-sw7tUqbCMq_ZVDeCt7SWHhVCUlcIeAOo7CNDqprdZIPfNSQdO4ATIsChSYXOcrHctVFuhqGrKFcnRZyUqk6s_JcWh6nwtFissNBE0et6PDtmcYRQ/s1600/DSCN1277.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHX6nG89P_HsoB6xfw52Xb9Ec-k-sw7tUqbCMq_ZVDeCt7SWHhVCUlcIeAOo7CNDqprdZIPfNSQdO4ATIsChSYXOcrHctVFuhqGrKFcnRZyUqk6s_JcWh6nwtFissNBE0et6PDtmcYRQ/s400/DSCN1277.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589190252854537522" /></a>Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 6-8quart dutch oven. Dredge the meat in flour, brown in oil.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiNnB8RYx7Yo4Zd9SaExVou1cKUwGlJsydrZ1matr49v7KAD_fNxvxPSPcH5UYhyphenhyphenT5QtFl-g7PuGgC5LFH_qUXayJjnRbL2_KYkzw05fh26z7VVvqiojsWDjEbt0OO3i6IbskNRS7yWQ/s1600/DSCN1278.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiNnB8RYx7Yo4Zd9SaExVou1cKUwGlJsydrZ1matr49v7KAD_fNxvxPSPcH5UYhyphenhyphenT5QtFl-g7PuGgC5LFH_qUXayJjnRbL2_KYkzw05fh26z7VVvqiojsWDjEbt0OO3i6IbskNRS7yWQ/s400/DSCN1278.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589190253405326306" /></a>This step will need to be done in shifts, don't over crowd the pan. Brown then remove to a dish as you add more meat. Add more oil as needed. Turning pieces with a fork or tongs to get all sides nice and brown.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLT4SYKH64eFxOajQTvFgwg9OHGlTBjJMfFGV8MN8o4nMu-Yu7OKNTVeX3hPIeFrfzV8aUEHEVeZHyWx-HDYmi4PCXmz3EJfeAvHYRtcURyhWdC6rJsrMV4i-285qHMLG9cFpEU9mLQcM/s1600/DSCN1279.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLT4SYKH64eFxOajQTvFgwg9OHGlTBjJMfFGV8MN8o4nMu-Yu7OKNTVeX3hPIeFrfzV8aUEHEVeZHyWx-HDYmi4PCXmz3EJfeAvHYRtcURyhWdC6rJsrMV4i-285qHMLG9cFpEU9mLQcM/s400/DSCN1279.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589190251277849378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Continue until all the meat has been browned. The meat doesn't have to be completely cooked.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-O269VBTJl5KsEROgVRCGID4y8IWim0vRwq5suHfV5XrhEO6e4_tRku0l8X1VS78GMwyvt313vQk04S450pByKqYX45ES8f2i1d_S-FiT_2O5gQpHEXvADO9AicFBWh9lCFhpUZN9ehg/s1600/DSCN1284.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 343px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-O269VBTJl5KsEROgVRCGID4y8IWim0vRwq5suHfV5XrhEO6e4_tRku0l8X1VS78GMwyvt313vQk04S450pByKqYX45ES8f2i1d_S-FiT_2O5gQpHEXvADO9AicFBWh9lCFhpUZN9ehg/s400/DSCN1284.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589190245861985202" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">All the meat is browned and set aside and now you have all these beautiful bits of flavor left in your pan. LEAVE THEM THERE. Do not wash the pan or wipe it out or anything crazy like that. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlXNr_ywd81f7LSezTYprTTSPuVIk1Cv-2uyaRELp7ELmmwwroVsbDQhFNsfWRxmBkl_DkXQ00mOicZ6JAqytd3Xnxtch207AbGGzmVaKkXzawIIfCCok5EbNt2rHPazg7ceAy1Joc9Q/s1600/DSCN1285.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlXNr_ywd81f7LSezTYprTTSPuVIk1Cv-2uyaRELp7ELmmwwroVsbDQhFNsfWRxmBkl_DkXQ00mOicZ6JAqytd3Xnxtch207AbGGzmVaKkXzawIIfCCok5EbNt2rHPazg7ceAy1Joc9Q/s400/DSCN1285.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589190244258473746" /></a>Skip to the wine...I mean skip ahead to the wine in the recipe...you don't need to skip to go get your bottle of wine although I do on occasion. Now that you have your bottle of red wine opened, any dry red wine will do, pour yourself a little sip. Taste. Now proceed with your cooking. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOKr0yMjJzEoutZ9AWp7eM3qS5QwHSkBQ2wMhViA480iPb17PRM91tjYWrzxmIhORUQzATB_u08x6k1h4NWIWaSDsDV68p8ki_aWFeBSyrqbyOoyCN_YCZ0N_vYc56GBVw-cyqHh2WoA/s1600/DSCN1292.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOKr0yMjJzEoutZ9AWp7eM3qS5QwHSkBQ2wMhViA480iPb17PRM91tjYWrzxmIhORUQzATB_u08x6k1h4NWIWaSDsDV68p8ki_aWFeBSyrqbyOoyCN_YCZ0N_vYc56GBVw-cyqHh2WoA/s400/DSCN1292.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189923875780610" /></a>Add the cleaned mushrooms, bag of onions, butter, and the whole bottle of red wine (minus a sip or two) to the pot. Turn up the heat to medium and bring it to a boil.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Ko3JbtCWrdHi2KokMH9vAEzTYli1btsewRyjDd1uO_Ao5C4XfOEvkGazWX41BCGHCT_nT_QAyHm9mvgh25yP4uGb1dfu1l7ikbm_D1YJzhgVoebIzT8SOZG03WB99I6xTuBaCIyVnAc/s1600/DSCN1295.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Ko3JbtCWrdHi2KokMH9vAEzTYli1btsewRyjDd1uO_Ao5C4XfOEvkGazWX41BCGHCT_nT_QAyHm9mvgh25yP4uGb1dfu1l7ikbm_D1YJzhgVoebIzT8SOZG03WB99I6xTuBaCIyVnAc/s400/DSCN1295.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189918952203970" /></a>I had a helper. She unwrapped to pesky bouillon cubes for me. Those little foil wrappers are like nails on a chalk board for me....I know I have some weird hang ups. I could tell you I'm working on them, but I'm not. So get used to it. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0u0Jx0xdfBePswZis7lO0ojQtaHjOqYryRtPgqjVXeN9QvB1HYeInqjRVFlaadbxgyTMxwf7CsFsgkJIXL2DEdyXcG4v2df6P6lJGHRDDnGoJnl_3o4TfPkQ7xZFxUqjMa0zpIxBL_f4/s1600/DSCN1297.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0u0Jx0xdfBePswZis7lO0ojQtaHjOqYryRtPgqjVXeN9QvB1HYeInqjRVFlaadbxgyTMxwf7CsFsgkJIXL2DEdyXcG4v2df6P6lJGHRDDnGoJnl_3o4TfPkQ7xZFxUqjMa0zpIxBL_f4/s400/DSCN1297.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189916638422002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Add the remaining ingredients, except the roasted taters, and the browned meat. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdLRo8Uk41yyV1xjP2JpG4aTbniB_F48x6Q0tdFzKR6djUMaf6yX0-Z8GEwwHIUwMEuYsVS7Pdd20lQ_zkuhZt-cmukmhnLljJQwJYE-qA4pxQ3Pm8PekzNzLa8QYuPMUEHHQqzopJ5o/s1600/DSCN1301.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdLRo8Uk41yyV1xjP2JpG4aTbniB_F48x6Q0tdFzKR6djUMaf6yX0-Z8GEwwHIUwMEuYsVS7Pdd20lQ_zkuhZt-cmukmhnLljJQwJYE-qA4pxQ3Pm8PekzNzLa8QYuPMUEHHQqzopJ5o/s400/DSCN1301.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189917512158578" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Cook on stove top for 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0Nky3iGmH_3lWAJm4wC7wXng7YWJFUfM44KOyCmECjci94YYQeZEw6NacHIvM0DPVLkne6xjkOuYU02h8-iMxobByL47GIILbsawpB1lfz9JYctUj6B9EPjZkK9IB6hltsGILfxvZTg/s1600/DSCN1308.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0Nky3iGmH_3lWAJm4wC7wXng7YWJFUfM44KOyCmECjci94YYQeZEw6NacHIvM0DPVLkne6xjkOuYU02h8-iMxobByL47GIILbsawpB1lfz9JYctUj6B9EPjZkK9IB6hltsGILfxvZTg/s400/DSCN1308.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189911849248338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It's extremely hard to get an appetizing picture of half cooked meat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisClQYRjDNI_SVbxq5Lz7mmSbJvpa7uWyMqygwXrgjoMEqISodMdQd4ZDl4r6V3L89_YYUYekBcI-3hPXI3VsVDm2eU_P16OYIk21xZMJPMnn4B-4WfB-OKk7rETVar4WuqjTZxbF0y5c/s1600/DSCN1332.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisClQYRjDNI_SVbxq5Lz7mmSbJvpa7uWyMqygwXrgjoMEqISodMdQd4ZDl4r6V3L89_YYUYekBcI-3hPXI3VsVDm2eU_P16OYIk21xZMJPMnn4B-4WfB-OKk7rETVar4WuqjTZxbF0y5c/s400/DSCN1332.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189369956760226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Add the browned meat back into the pot. Give it a stir so it can get friendly with all those luscious mushrooms. I think they became more than friends actually.......</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXSZgZ3bUhq8hIo3lEFck1zkuVjP9qSJIRgtzdsGMW7PZe_5CLELo-S1ZXWWZkItmzRnYJKeawYhQJtL6O2t0jroGICssaKF4Jl-AjpvfROUtK8eDXNN-Fa_ZXAcWQ_wX6NMe1DMpZhQ/s1600/DSCN1334.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXSZgZ3bUhq8hIo3lEFck1zkuVjP9qSJIRgtzdsGMW7PZe_5CLELo-S1ZXWWZkItmzRnYJKeawYhQJtL6O2t0jroGICssaKF4Jl-AjpvfROUtK8eDXNN-Fa_ZXAcWQ_wX6NMe1DMpZhQ/s400/DSCN1334.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189364481794914" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now cover your pan and pop it in the 300 degree preheated oven and go watch West Side Story or Fiddler on the Roof, a movie that will make you sing. Or how about Mama Mia? That will make you dance too, which you might want, so you can burn off the calories from this stew. Bake for 2-3 hours, leave it alone, you don't need to check it or stir it, just go relax.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bekrHSi0K_SjZl93G9UfGUNCofTseDEoQNN45glc2AcxWZ0lmviYA-6W1swY52bxgPrl6IrqEMrq6zSppEnoLQZFC2Ey5cBj-B3tmpAxKFnDIW6BMwzNu5BnHOO3MPPeZun79DZE-JY/s1600/DSCN1374.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 329px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bekrHSi0K_SjZl93G9UfGUNCofTseDEoQNN45glc2AcxWZ0lmviYA-6W1swY52bxgPrl6IrqEMrq6zSppEnoLQZFC2Ey5cBj-B3tmpAxKFnDIW6BMwzNu5BnHOO3MPPeZun79DZE-JY/s400/DSCN1374.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189362466179474" /></a>After your movie is done, then you can roast your potatoes. 5-6 Idaho potatoes or Redskin Potatoes would be good too. Preheat oven to 425. Clean and cut potatoes into chunks, lay on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. You can use a heavier hand with the pepper if you like, but be careful with the salt you wouldn't want your Stew to be too salty.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3DaKpaUanVFGPCc3J9sMq0uqR6vp2B6PuxJ4jaV7EyLpKug76vaRcFvf6HO_dZWtScItvm39bWrIcnGmhetq4j5kBwVvRAB7nzrSfM2jMpkMiWCg_C4rDfGQY1aBmLh2fXvYIT9NmIY/s1600/DSCN1377.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3DaKpaUanVFGPCc3J9sMq0uqR6vp2B6PuxJ4jaV7EyLpKug76vaRcFvf6HO_dZWtScItvm39bWrIcnGmhetq4j5kBwVvRAB7nzrSfM2jMpkMiWCg_C4rDfGQY1aBmLh2fXvYIT9NmIY/s400/DSCN1377.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189354351892866" /></a>Roast potatoes for 30 minutes, using a spatula to turn once or twice. So they become browned on all sides.</div><div><br /></div><div>When you remove your stew from the oven, remove the lid and add the roasted potatoes. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread to sop up the gravy. This is comfort food at its finest. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHINSLBUK-qTpp91iD_QA3qBHMbs3G4SNuEWW0PcLSUqZzRi6KFu-jxxUwM6tNFs3-GHVce12DjnXypCzY0wY6Yltc0yl9tOlgk4BHChETx0x9sBnRPBOrG-Gsq7hRKulaC55QHf0Iwbc/s1600/DSCN1388.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHINSLBUK-qTpp91iD_QA3qBHMbs3G4SNuEWW0PcLSUqZzRi6KFu-jxxUwM6tNFs3-GHVce12DjnXypCzY0wY6Yltc0yl9tOlgk4BHChETx0x9sBnRPBOrG-Gsq7hRKulaC55QHf0Iwbc/s400/DSCN1388.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589189351573198274" /></a>I did just so happen to win the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> prize for Best Stew</span>! My prize was a ladle with a ribbon....<i>I will cherish for all my life. </i> </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Burgundy Mushroom Beef Stew</b> <i>with Roasted Potatoes</i></div><div>Serves 10-12</div><div><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16EC6N7ZQGJ3ixDaQjY_ECIrSWZmMcrXjNjr_cRNZURY/edit?hl=en&authkey=COKv1JwE">printable recipe</a></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">4 1/2 pounds Top Round Roast or Stew Meat, cut into bite sized pieces</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 cup Flour</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">4 tablespoons Olive Oil</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">48 ounces White Button Mushrooms, cleaned, and if large cut in half </span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 pound bag frozen White Pearl Onions</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">2 sticks of Butter</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 bottle Burgundy Wine, Zinfandel or a Merlot will work also.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 teaspoon ground Pepper</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">4 Chicken Bouillon cubes</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">4 Beef bouillon cubes</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 tablespoon, heaping of fresh Dill chopped fine or you can use the freeze dried dill</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1 teaspoon Garlic Powder</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">2 cups boiling Water</span></i></div><div>5 or 6 Idaho Potatoes, cleaned, cut into 1 inch cubes + salt, pepper, and olive oil for roasting.</div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 300 degrees</div><div>1. Cut roast into bite sized cubes of meat.</div><div>2. Clean mushrooms and cut large mushrooms in half.</div><div>3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in large pot (6-8 quart), dredge meat in flour and brown meat in oil. do not over crowd pan with meat while browning. You will have to do this in shifts removing meat to a dish as it browns. Add more oil to pan as needed.</div><div>4. After all meat is browned and removed from pan ad mushrooms and remaining ingredients to pan <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><i>except potatoes or the browned meat.</i></span> <b>Do not clean pan, leave all the browned goodness from the meat. </b>Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add meat back into the pan. cover pan with lid and put in preheated oven for 2-3 hours. Checking and stirring occasionally. </div><div>Preheat oven to 425 degrees to roast potatoes.</div><div>5. wash potatoes, cut into chunks, spread on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper, bake in oven for 30 minutes. Turning occasionally with a spatula so potatoes brown on all sides. </div><div>6. Remove Stew from oven and add hot roasted potatoes to the stew, fold them in. </div><div>Serve with a Crusty Loaf!</div><div><br /></div><div><div>I hope where ever you are you can't see your breath outside and the wind is not whipping your car door open and slamming it into the car parked next to you. Mostly I hope it's not snowing. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you enjoy this Stew as much as my church family did....they ate it so fast I couldn't get a end picture of it. If you are a visual person, sorry you will have to use your imagination, or make it for yourself and send me a photo! </div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-30813580250084972622011-04-15T15:55:00.000-04:002011-04-15T16:36:13.276-04:00meal fit for a King: Boursin Steak<center> <a href="http://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/p/saturday-swaps.html"> <img src="http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z104/danielle982/2010%20Blogs/Quit%20Eating%20Out/QuitEatingOutbutton3.png" /> </a></center><br />This is one of Kenny's favorite meals. It's a mans meal. Not that a woman couldn't love a good steak slathered with Boursin Cheese, and then smothered in caramelized onions and mushrooms.<div><br /></div><div>Uh-huh....that's what I'm talkin about. </div><div><br /></div><div>Definitely the way to a mans heart is through his stomach, and if you are wanting to show your man some love, this one is a cinch. Add a potato and garlic bread, maybe some roasted asparagus. And VOILA! Your honey is gonna be singing your praises!!!<div><br /></div><div><b>This is so easy </b>I don't think I even need to add a printable. (<i>I hope you don't mind</i>.) It really is that easy!!<br /><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAeK3GQTskF1eMj-oGVcxcieKSwmr4usQuw50XHwxkXK_e-QGlXdE9g2mKfms-YvmvbCwgihACoT9xVESLCwX2e7c5K-YvZB86Vqhv74FlYS0IXspvOsiP01AwQvMeABKLoK48FQmWIV6/s1600/DSCN0583.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAeK3GQTskF1eMj-oGVcxcieKSwmr4usQuw50XHwxkXK_e-QGlXdE9g2mKfms-YvmvbCwgihACoT9xVESLCwX2e7c5K-YvZB86Vqhv74FlYS0IXspvOsiP01AwQvMeABKLoK48FQmWIV6/s400/DSCN0583.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595429901729210050" /></a>New York Strip <b>Steaks</b> or Delmonico's, are a good place to start, however many will feed your crew. Give them a good douse with Lawry's Season Salt. Front and Back. Let them sit at room temperature for an hour or so before grilling. A room temperature steak will grill more evenly, than a cold steak. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8a5S_l8RwaJB80oBH0zis934ES-Ge9aHbnvzrur6Za60UJmaVydamnD4N9vrFrmJDAoWdEs0zjYLseKGNRRcIGymhImhqbJgDp5OoQ8InO-LunRrrNW84w6W_x-0EjeKag-UIshkBPdLM/s1600/DSCN0577.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8a5S_l8RwaJB80oBH0zis934ES-Ge9aHbnvzrur6Za60UJmaVydamnD4N9vrFrmJDAoWdEs0zjYLseKGNRRcIGymhImhqbJgDp5OoQ8InO-LunRrrNW84w6W_x-0EjeKag-UIshkBPdLM/s400/DSCN0577.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595429900487064034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Fill a 12 inch saute' pan with sliced <b>mushrooms</b>, a medium <b>sweet onion</b> sliced, </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjIFJ1jV4G_hr7yD2kqY_fDkTzf2lch_J2592WTumK3V5SvIn10hnYz9dCNOJknktD0VmT3nfNnqPQlHqDCkhxjQLzE8bC5PSbTRkpHNCYHf1cPZkH0XLwgpOzfLWZz3y6zxKKvJJEZgC/s1600/DSCN0579.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjIFJ1jV4G_hr7yD2kqY_fDkTzf2lch_J2592WTumK3V5SvIn10hnYz9dCNOJknktD0VmT3nfNnqPQlHqDCkhxjQLzE8bC5PSbTRkpHNCYHf1cPZkH0XLwgpOzfLWZz3y6zxKKvJJEZgC/s400/DSCN0579.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595429899077096706" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">and as much <b>butter</b> as your diet will allow...this is about 4 tablespoons.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8eoddDWvK80FhO_8KnTYQtHRfAGmqrOmPlGqLoI0bDeYiB_kVuiXURJ_i5o4vyYXkGduWsGn_FxK0VqKFib0WdsAOwDi3TqFnTONV46UYAk5jZNsdLSCe-YVMJy2n5cMIk63UobXJDs/s1600/DSCN0580.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8eoddDWvK80FhO_8KnTYQtHRfAGmqrOmPlGqLoI0bDeYiB_kVuiXURJ_i5o4vyYXkGduWsGn_FxK0VqKFib0WdsAOwDi3TqFnTONV46UYAk5jZNsdLSCe-YVMJy2n5cMIk63UobXJDs/s400/DSCN0580.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595429535657763714" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnes1WP34i437cfBmqoir1RECjLeiB_a_G77sFvG6x784ViUrjireBuHo1nCPKUTtlgJCfj0Yugl6NoFLpJRmtZ9SlRWxnNWqJmIsxLRWKNgt2BXUye_ryyRn1wXGxhoPDFAVr-9sIdUA/s1600/DSCN0581.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnes1WP34i437cfBmqoir1RECjLeiB_a_G77sFvG6x784ViUrjireBuHo1nCPKUTtlgJCfj0Yugl6NoFLpJRmtZ9SlRWxnNWqJmIsxLRWKNgt2BXUye_ryyRn1wXGxhoPDFAVr-9sIdUA/s400/DSCN0581.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595429526015869250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Give this a nice sprinkle of <b>Lawry's</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHmqgj1YYsxlQ7yvzkL0V8nQVTfJCMgsP7-QwuBARnsGQ5g5w3_Y2Mu0Fqz2f0OMWMx2TH3Yfm3CaoCbxxXXmMLhWzrrXvYiKjZyRiqj9hW4JHs6TVi1akG5GitPARrQT9nGo4sm8HYHM/s1600/DSCN0586.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHmqgj1YYsxlQ7yvzkL0V8nQVTfJCMgsP7-QwuBARnsGQ5g5w3_Y2Mu0Fqz2f0OMWMx2TH3Yfm3CaoCbxxXXmMLhWzrrXvYiKjZyRiqj9hW4JHs6TVi1akG5GitPARrQT9nGo4sm8HYHM/s400/DSCN0586.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595429526681715874" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cook on stove top for 15-20 minutes over medium heat, until mushrooms cook down and onions caramelize.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oJo26yTV_XYUFxIXR-AoiWGqagRQucj2bQfrgmdP8Ej15m8FcR9Gi1A0snW0uj8Zo2bPHQdDHTs5-X7tZxCHSXitYGI2UMFiysIfJQbkI0PwRI9sC4jQjPBAY3nL5vaTXVCFr-x8zIs/s1600/DSCN0647.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oJo26yTV_XYUFxIXR-AoiWGqagRQucj2bQfrgmdP8Ej15m8FcR9Gi1A0snW0uj8Zo2bPHQdDHTs5-X7tZxCHSXitYGI2UMFiysIfJQbkI0PwRI9sC4jQjPBAY3nL5vaTXVCFr-x8zIs/s400/DSCN0647.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595429522787457170" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Boursin Cheese </b>makes me smile. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5eoeYOVYuygtdCCi-YHH4JBNqEcObHv1y_duZrWv1aflFejk0u8wICZXmxld2wMZcU_f8YaOf12pdF_DBGjJZiLsq0N8upl-PFwlGzy9pTnfLZ1CRSPXnIuiR22vJAIP2yWpryZEbUw/s1600/DSCN0648.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5eoeYOVYuygtdCCi-YHH4JBNqEcObHv1y_duZrWv1aflFejk0u8wICZXmxld2wMZcU_f8YaOf12pdF_DBGjJZiLsq0N8upl-PFwlGzy9pTnfLZ1CRSPXnIuiR22vJAIP2yWpryZEbUw/s400/DSCN0648.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595429521383029202" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I would recommend spreading 1 tablespoon of Boursin on your hot of grilled steak...it will get all melty and creamy. But by all means if you want slather more on there. GO FOR THE GUSTO! That's my motto!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZqe_7ATnKV20p8bcpm542O6Z-qOmHLoKtYK4PSLfxO-vRO6_LQsLbcn4VPNqSx7vQpBQTftdq1XOIjJDSWnS4ZTSAdDi1fEcKeQKC10esewy6Y5gSgufOOD1TfsEzULwz9-dLP2ccm8/s1600/DSCN0654.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZqe_7ATnKV20p8bcpm542O6Z-qOmHLoKtYK4PSLfxO-vRO6_LQsLbcn4VPNqSx7vQpBQTftdq1XOIjJDSWnS4ZTSAdDi1fEcKeQKC10esewy6Y5gSgufOOD1TfsEzULwz9-dLP2ccm8/s400/DSCN0654.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590243656561131250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Now for a heaping serving of mushrooms and onions right on top. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm telling you... your man ain't gonna know what hit him! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">He's going to be...like huh...what?! "Is it my Birthday...Fathers Day, what did I do to deserve this meal?" </div><div style="text-align: left;">And you can say, " it's because I love ya baby." Just because I luv Ya! (wink) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvm81PcDK81Tt-4Kb5k4s-xFKTbDSH484Z7Uj8GJMo1QM9ml6S46F4SI1yKNW_7DC-VOloxP_5gawtzhsauR3VKcMqMG2p56SvHvW5_HYATLcB-LPURE45wq_shzGIXNF_KUhs8BafDoma/s1600/DSCN0685.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvm81PcDK81Tt-4Kb5k4s-xFKTbDSH484Z7Uj8GJMo1QM9ml6S46F4SI1yKNW_7DC-VOloxP_5gawtzhsauR3VKcMqMG2p56SvHvW5_HYATLcB-LPURE45wq_shzGIXNF_KUhs8BafDoma/s400/DSCN0685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595431785917992722" /></a>If you have <b>leftovers,</b> here's a great way to use them. Slice up the <i>steak </i>in thin slices, warm it up in a pan with the left over <i>mushrooms and onions</i>, drizzle some <i>Honey Mustard Dressing</i> in the pan, toss it around until it's heated through. Place that mixture on top of a bed of <i>Baby Spinach</i> and top it with crumbled <i>Blue Cheese</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Heaven..... I'm in heaven...</div><div>and my stomach groans so I can hardly speeeeak...</div><div>and I seem to find the happiness I seeeeeek,</div><div>but after eating all this...</div><div>I will have to diet for a weeek.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Eat your heart out Sinatra! </div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry lost my mind for a minute there....</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great week end and don't forget to check out all the other amazing recipes submitted to <b>Kim's</b> <i>Saturday Swap</i> at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">Quit Eating Out</span>!</div><div><br /></div><div>Luv Ya,</div><div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-26364514453063661642011-04-12T08:34:00.007-04:002011-04-12T17:56:20.214-04:00Tamale PiePhew! Spring is here. Winter is gone. Hallelujah! Even though I've long for the green grass, blue skies, and warmer weather, I always have a sense of anxiety as Spring arrives, because with this season comes much activity. Four kids, four sports, plus two of my four are training for races they run in in the Spring. My day is relatively calm until school lets out then I begin the cycle of pick up drop, off, and car pools etc. <div><br /></div><div>So when does dinner happen in all this hysteria?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qWC9vXzEjtDtmNVmMgz-yZSsejUh2VzT1pikiyjROzNuERMlrlakFTX6VOvDJ2q5lQ0_7M3kEzFMDqI9qfyjReMvlyIHBu3mdoeRWkLer1htISiGyA-Kg4qv5SX87SfebG5a-2Wy7oA/s1600/DSCN1906.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 355px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qWC9vXzEjtDtmNVmMgz-yZSsejUh2VzT1pikiyjROzNuERMlrlakFTX6VOvDJ2q5lQ0_7M3kEzFMDqI9qfyjReMvlyIHBu3mdoeRWkLer1htISiGyA-Kg4qv5SX87SfebG5a-2Wy7oA/s400/DSCN1906.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594762695190873154" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">When all activities are done for the night. Last night that meant dinner at 7pm. Another night it might mean we eat as early as 4:30 and then head out the door. It's all about making mealtime together a priority. That means being flexible.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Since the kids were babies, I have always been very strict about meal times. We attempt to all sit down to dinner together four nights a week. I decided that we had to make this a priority, because of Ken's whacko schedule. If Dad is home with us bonus, but if he is not then we still eat together, and someone else takes Dads place saying the mealtime prayer. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNRipE58PT3GnR0QokpiSHJ6iYetD03-r1a1zCps2rmWt7EdAuaECf9yc5d40AJPwmhlwXe64P1jw8T_O5WmCKwSbqji9xOCQw9LSElidA3L4YEEclnqKmPKGZafJTiaMdKwAb_qbLUQ/s1600/DSCN1908.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNRipE58PT3GnR0QokpiSHJ6iYetD03-r1a1zCps2rmWt7EdAuaECf9yc5d40AJPwmhlwXe64P1jw8T_O5WmCKwSbqji9xOCQw9LSElidA3L4YEEclnqKmPKGZafJTiaMdKwAb_qbLUQ/s400/DSCN1908.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594762691008803506" /></a></div><br />My kiddos LOVE tamales!! So I thought this would be the perfect alternative, since I have never attempted to make the real thing myself. We have a couple different friends that make them and we always are happy to take them off their hands. I am hoping to learn, how to make tamales, one of these days. </div><div><br /></div><div>I found this recipe for Tamale Pie in Pam Anderson's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547195958/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0618132694&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=16ZGQV5N1ZT8T4XJGS3D">Perfect One-Dish Dinners.</a> This is one of my favorite cookbooks. All the recipes are easy and full of flavor, and this recipe in particular is SUPER quick to make! Perfect for a night full of track, soccer, softball, running club, meetings, and trampolining!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6bhy-ymVJSeGNZjurV7KLzO1QuAMZ7yPF6vdGKFkDw6_hxJcdGZMG3VMs9KgUvsELKiZKwzo1-JaNltO8H3quxU3-d-iB5QN8W4D9zYD9HEz0l0a1UlK5__FM87gS6B569cmNySR0_0/s1600/DSCN1913.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6bhy-ymVJSeGNZjurV7KLzO1QuAMZ7yPF6vdGKFkDw6_hxJcdGZMG3VMs9KgUvsELKiZKwzo1-JaNltO8H3quxU3-d-iB5QN8W4D9zYD9HEz0l0a1UlK5__FM87gS6B569cmNySR0_0/s400/DSCN1913.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594762691383296594" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tamale Pie~ from Pam Andersons </div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfect One-Dish Dinners Cookbook</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Being the <i>recipe rebel</i> that I am I modified Pam's original recipe to the taste of my family. Pam and her daughters have a great website full of amazing recipes, you can find them at <a href="http://threemanycooks.com/">Three Many Cooks</a>. But if you want the original recipe for tamale pie you might have to buy her book. I promise you won't be disappointed! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Tamale Pie</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ePsoQdSLztor0qpfpaFwKMWEUIxfxq9FMNfLVYOwbsQ/edit?hl=en&authkey=CI3J3pEJ">printable recipe</a></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 pounds ground Chicken or Chicken breast cut into very small pieces</div><div style="text-align: left;">salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon +1 teaspoon Chili Powder, divided</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Powder, divided</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 16 ounce can Pinto Beans drained and partially mashed</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 16 ounce jar store-bought Salsa (2 cups) I used medium spice Pace chunky salsa.</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 can Green Chiles, undrained</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup fresh Cilantro, chopped and divided</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup Cornmeal</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup grated sharp Cheddar Cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack Cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Adjust oven wrack to upper middle position and turn broiler on.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. In a 12 inch ovenproof skillet cook chicken over medium-high heat, salt to taste. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Stir in 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin. Add drained beans partially mashed, chilies, salsa, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cook to blend flavors for about 5 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. In sauce pan, while meat mixture is cooking, bring 3 cups water, 1 cup corn meal, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin to a bowl, stirring constantly with a whisk, so lumps do not form. Cook until thickens to mush. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Remove meat mixture from heat, sprinkle with monterey jack cheese, pour cornmeal mush over cheese, spread out with spatula to completely cover meat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining cilantro. Place pan under broiler for 5 minutes or until cheese melts and mush starts to form a crunch on top. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After removing from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, if you have time to wait! Serve with corn chips, pica de gallo, and sour cream. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My kiddos loved this meal and they let me know Tamale Pie has to be added to the list of regular dinners!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope in the business of your day you find time to belly up to the table with your family, and show them how much you love them with a home cooked meal.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-13634072309215949362011-04-09T10:02:00.001-04:002011-04-09T11:30:30.145-04:00So much FOOD so little time........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_XfTI2Ha46V_Crn7Hs7a1HIL-mY3mnh6em6LwCZEO1s1TRqgW2RYUVNdGvTlRhR8NnlcFne4YIt6sZEWjM5dUDQoU5125tahSLVjqeKT9C2UDMo4dAAmG77Wb0O2P_iTbd3ndhe6WJs/s1600/DSCN1696.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 343px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_XfTI2Ha46V_Crn7Hs7a1HIL-mY3mnh6em6LwCZEO1s1TRqgW2RYUVNdGvTlRhR8NnlcFne4YIt6sZEWjM5dUDQoU5125tahSLVjqeKT9C2UDMo4dAAmG77Wb0O2P_iTbd3ndhe6WJs/s400/DSCN1696.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593232691024374850" /></a>You might want to pop a few TUMS before you proceed. It's Spring Break here in West Michigan, and unlike other Michiganders, that headed South, I headed due East with my oldest son. He has been asking to go to the Big Apple for some time now. I guess he wanted to see what was so great about the city, his mama has always gushed over. <div><br /></div><div>I LOVE NYC!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Our primary goal was to take in as much food as humanly possible, in three days, as well as some sporting events and a site or two. </div><div><br /></div><div>Are you ready?</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Here goes. </i></b> I will give you the unedited, and quick low down on <b>ALL</b> the places we ate, and <i>MOST</i> of the sites we took in. Did you take your TUMS? Don't say I didn't warn you!!!</div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRmr-m5h5ZZRpRejCdwx-cPhksa6jcObBCshNMi8ntuTs3uV73ViyaWW3an8Z8ScyFz5tlp-2ZAfDGAeeWE87Jh0qAIg09dtW3xFWOrC2wNipacZcflaVaX6y8J20pRBsiO-11APw4-4/s1600/DSCN1670.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRmr-m5h5ZZRpRejCdwx-cPhksa6jcObBCshNMi8ntuTs3uV73ViyaWW3an8Z8ScyFz5tlp-2ZAfDGAeeWE87Jh0qAIg09dtW3xFWOrC2wNipacZcflaVaX6y8J20pRBsiO-11APw4-4/s400/DSCN1670.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593232686805819778" /></a>Bagels had to be our first official foodie stop. Sunday morning we walked a few blocks(10 or 12) to this AMAZING bagel spot. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;"><b><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/ess-a-bagel-new-york-2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ess</span>-a-Bagel.</a> </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAKpkm_qtb5sCx2g543p0TwaMJVtn3Y4BB85l8Dbx0GjydBXFXjdl-6k-hsJs3nw5wLv7GDoEQB2KOl6TmfjRIRH2w9MavalauXDP9LhtWevfeHcMmepzp3kllwezdJwQPh7bgd0E9jo/s1600/DSCN1665.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAKpkm_qtb5sCx2g543p0TwaMJVtn3Y4BB85l8Dbx0GjydBXFXjdl-6k-hsJs3nw5wLv7GDoEQB2KOl6TmfjRIRH2w9MavalauXDP9LhtWevfeHcMmepzp3kllwezdJwQPh7bgd0E9jo/s400/DSCN1665.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593232677915263170" /></a>The bagels here are perfection. Crunchy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside. <i>HEAVENLY....</i> It's not the typical place you would find tourists taking pictures of their bagels. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ie</span>. Me. We each had an everything bagel that we watched grandpa making in the cozy baking area behind the bagel bin. Noah had his plain. I <b><i>had</i></b> to try the olive cream cheese. It was a beautiful thing. We took a plain bagel to go. Just in case we were held hostage somewhere or something, you never know.... </div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FebQl0PVO0g2nJ3umUQRQgHSon_QpVcSafjkQD4PvbosbNKUVIkvng9cGXUKHgJ5u08HDRILOPAM-KCLEBKflqLQ4gzNjnU7-YPXoCp6mE83jfEPe2BhyA8NqPQ8vS3HFl_rdd3lmEM/s1600/DSCN1673.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FebQl0PVO0g2nJ3umUQRQgHSon_QpVcSafjkQD4PvbosbNKUVIkvng9cGXUKHgJ5u08HDRILOPAM-KCLEBKflqLQ4gzNjnU7-YPXoCp6mE83jfEPe2BhyA8NqPQ8vS3HFl_rdd3lmEM/s400/DSCN1673.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593232677861225682" /></a>We did not eat flowers. But you know how I LOVE flowers. They are everywhere in the city in abundance. If I were a New Yorker I would have a flat full of flowers and my tummy full at all times. </div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGhCNQOwOqfeISqk-ch2pwcfsnXEUfao472SkJroPfXW3ETG3-eIwMTpENaEzCdb3uWE_HQOSetXgryNUvj9lqJoYE1OL77543QZz4CbP7Vy28FYZKwgzYSkAcdAIT-w4TFpi7vwgbxc/s1600/DSCN1685.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGhCNQOwOqfeISqk-ch2pwcfsnXEUfao472SkJroPfXW3ETG3-eIwMTpENaEzCdb3uWE_HQOSetXgryNUvj9lqJoYE1OL77543QZz4CbP7Vy28FYZKwgzYSkAcdAIT-w4TFpi7vwgbxc/s400/DSCN1685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593232673044793090" /></a>Next stop... the same morning was <a href="http://www.doughnutplant.com/">Doughnut Plant</a>. We walked, so we kinda walked off our bagels....that's what I was telling myself. We arrived before 9am on Sunday morning. We got in just ahead of the masses. I had been here before. I knew it was worth going again. I once told Kenny that it was just a short walk to "this donut place"....Er..Umm, we ended up walking about 50 blocks!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">OOps</span>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVOzNd22djzuFGffkynlThz3i-6cqgZGOBvdWKc5h-s180nPWfjbW-xmainlWBTajJjOsO5Gx_phh2gvRGds6aaDGUJzkfH2swDJXGPYF86t_0unzkKkb_d4_NT1sP8iNrqmQnM8NeQQ/s1600/DSCN1679.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVOzNd22djzuFGffkynlThz3i-6cqgZGOBvdWKc5h-s180nPWfjbW-xmainlWBTajJjOsO5Gx_phh2gvRGds6aaDGUJzkfH2swDJXGPYF86t_0unzkKkb_d4_NT1sP8iNrqmQnM8NeQQ/s400/DSCN1679.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231733633740098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Peanut Butter and Jelly</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGnwIWwnEE_tHNLazR0pt_hcxsalDcpEehQ942IYG5PY0KAaspYGOxd28gCl1SqW8ZQVEYn0KGC5Rr_HreEZkFt-MIV-a40_U7xNbaNRBw7pPTzmVM3DvdNAavZBXNnBoaWlTtvTE7Ok/s1600/DSCN1680.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGnwIWwnEE_tHNLazR0pt_hcxsalDcpEehQ942IYG5PY0KAaspYGOxd28gCl1SqW8ZQVEYn0KGC5Rr_HreEZkFt-MIV-a40_U7xNbaNRBw7pPTzmVM3DvdNAavZBXNnBoaWlTtvTE7Ok/s400/DSCN1680.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231722612767218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Housemade</span> Strawberry Jam.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">OOOh</span> doggy this donut was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">TDF</span>!!! or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">WGABO</span>...translation: <i>worth getting a blister over. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZulalnPsdyUX7iIyK5oQUm99-ItG7CnEb9-ObI7o5v-fVKzGoGHPFu623LOH28dutsov4yAZncwitHfS3vB82xsAp0rylN9XHDfH2nzFkWb1Q9ZB4ur9tm3oRNB9AcUe5VBvNMdvnkLg/s1600/DSCN1681.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZulalnPsdyUX7iIyK5oQUm99-ItG7CnEb9-ObI7o5v-fVKzGoGHPFu623LOH28dutsov4yAZncwitHfS3vB82xsAp0rylN9XHDfH2nzFkWb1Q9ZB4ur9tm3oRNB9AcUe5VBvNMdvnkLg/s400/DSCN1681.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231724093004482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Fresh Strawberry Glaze. This one had my name all over it. Literally. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Just between you and me we landed ourselves here again on Tuesday afternoon. One visit wasn't enough!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEYtydRpc4xyymOl55H6icIvaPB4HtV5F0XPGibHQawnIUWfodA5hyQ1KwJw9LVq9xf2YLtw2MSgeb8dB-GhIX_nNi-Q1feNBrI87hiWnko3__20JYo2PkLKF_gumUxPGk1HjEk2yjAE/s1600/DSCN1712.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEYtydRpc4xyymOl55H6icIvaPB4HtV5F0XPGibHQawnIUWfodA5hyQ1KwJw9LVq9xf2YLtw2MSgeb8dB-GhIX_nNi-Q1feNBrI87hiWnko3__20JYo2PkLKF_gumUxPGk1HjEk2yjAE/s400/DSCN1712.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231724147421026" /></a>What are the chances that the Tigers would open up the season with the Yankees, while we were there. We visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and then high tailed it via the subway up to the Bronx to catch the last half of the game. We had some french fries and a Pop, I don't think New Yorkers say Pop. I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">recieved</span> a concerning look or two. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tigers 10/Yankees 7 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">WHOOhooo</span>!</div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPw9_Tx6QfMHKZnjeJd0B9TPygW394HA8E0deyetyRbdsLQscKE3ZRxpYKTWcCsS6pQPcgm8x46EjhxOenabES7PS_JqOAGKRMUyjAT2jejDzfwKw_PCgzAAgkE_DfbG0NphclJQdPt0/s1600/DSCN1746.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPw9_Tx6QfMHKZnjeJd0B9TPygW394HA8E0deyetyRbdsLQscKE3ZRxpYKTWcCsS6pQPcgm8x46EjhxOenabES7PS_JqOAGKRMUyjAT2jejDzfwKw_PCgzAAgkE_DfbG0NphclJQdPt0/s400/DSCN1746.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231719784615490" /></a>Another great recommendations by Justin at <a href="http://justcooknyc.com/">Just Cook NYC</a>, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/keste-pizza-and-vino-new-york"><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Keste</span>' Pizza & Vino</b></a>. This little place was on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Bleeker</span> St in Greenwich Village. It was fantastic. We split the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Rustica</span> Salad and the Prosciutto and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Parme</span> pizza.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXjjJhda4hjD8bTGGzNI76ed_53WSyxrT2BIJ_uHRCAAwEjGsWMz1CB_6YqZN_E_d5LoHJ1rxFIYe8zNoBIhShhF9LzryNkT-mm-TQ7hYJYzSeJiBHC4gb4g-QVsteyMb7EU7G7AtauE/s1600/DSCN1741.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXjjJhda4hjD8bTGGzNI76ed_53WSyxrT2BIJ_uHRCAAwEjGsWMz1CB_6YqZN_E_d5LoHJ1rxFIYe8zNoBIhShhF9LzryNkT-mm-TQ7hYJYzSeJiBHC4gb4g-QVsteyMb7EU7G7AtauE/s400/DSCN1741.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231028290382226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Is that not a thing of beauty?</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZGqrF2bEvAfjSNdoce-hug2LLBemZRAnHxqTCcWf8ZBrZOL-j3OZPs0j1J9UiawDBzbhJJwfwdcFqqIb56NBqxzleKZwBJkPPocbs_-BeeyxMFNB4RBnUMj_RVPsVxgh3c6yskj4Fc0/s1600/DSCN1742.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZGqrF2bEvAfjSNdoce-hug2LLBemZRAnHxqTCcWf8ZBrZOL-j3OZPs0j1J9UiawDBzbhJJwfwdcFqqIb56NBqxzleKZwBJkPPocbs_-BeeyxMFNB4RBnUMj_RVPsVxgh3c6yskj4Fc0/s400/DSCN1742.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231024266017682" /></a>The next morning my boy was hungry for a "real" breakfast. So I found this place on <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/johnys-luncheonette-new-york#query:Johny%27s%20Grill%20and%20luncheonnette">Yelp</a>.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Johny's Grill and Luncheonette,</b> would never have gotten a second glance from me if it hadn't garnered 4 1/2 stars on Yelp. </div><div><br /></div><div>This place was a steady stream of regulars all picking up their bagel sandwiches to go, and exchanging lots of eavesdropping worthy conversation. There is only counter seats, it's great, you can sit and watch all the action. I was so fascinated by the joint that I forgot to get any insider pictures. We had pancakes and bacon, but if I went again I would get one of their <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;">Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches</span></i>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlB5aHVgY4RgDh4ec_on599qtBHDGjmpL_QXPTf-mHjbwkom4mTOFHvGrJ6NfCnALwC6i_1JT3QaGIEEPQatf131ty-hDVtVhXJnoCXSDYxWTck-wOWKihOQGyyhI819q0axaP1Bc3fVU/s1600/DSCN1752.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlB5aHVgY4RgDh4ec_on599qtBHDGjmpL_QXPTf-mHjbwkom4mTOFHvGrJ6NfCnALwC6i_1JT3QaGIEEPQatf131ty-hDVtVhXJnoCXSDYxWTck-wOWKihOQGyyhI819q0axaP1Bc3fVU/s400/DSCN1752.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231018797321746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/milk-and-cookies-new-york-2">Milk and Cookies Bakery </a></b>~ they bake a dang good chocolate chip cookie!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Monday, was our Food and Cultural walking tour through Greenwich Village. I've done a food tour the last two times I've visited and would highly recommend doing it. Each time I've used the<a href="http://www.foodsofny.com/"> Foods of New York Tours</a>, it is money well spent! It's a great way to get the history of a neighborhood and get the scoop on all the best places to eat and their background.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLy1wZSzOmMw7qXk3SLRUom_n3MkWezP3IDMC6x8W_wUIpQwEnNU6MwhWlaEWJ0eSVD-hJyMfYdNtzCxVAdbATUjfdv55mAYgBxTK4z6lVZer8BSOFvz8x9g50LjdZhT1GL3q80Q8alI/s1600/DSCN1753.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLy1wZSzOmMw7qXk3SLRUom_n3MkWezP3IDMC6x8W_wUIpQwEnNU6MwhWlaEWJ0eSVD-hJyMfYdNtzCxVAdbATUjfdv55mAYgBxTK4z6lVZer8BSOFvz8x9g50LjdZhT1GL3q80Q8alI/s400/DSCN1753.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231017346109042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Bert was our guide...yep just like Bert and Ernie!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTUT8jtfN2nI6_g-jfc_7zLMuEI5cJVT7McsZ7mnherw6gJvdHrLp10AvKlvMTYcTt1b3sRwUZKU9WM3niirJNMBYt552QX79YMibeMPHuoQfdWZsyF3-u2Psuy2CqFVcEXQY0vi0AH0/s1600/DSCN1756.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTUT8jtfN2nI6_g-jfc_7zLMuEI5cJVT7McsZ7mnherw6gJvdHrLp10AvKlvMTYcTt1b3sRwUZKU9WM3niirJNMBYt552QX79YMibeMPHuoQfdWZsyF3-u2Psuy2CqFVcEXQY0vi0AH0/s400/DSCN1756.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593231017093391954" /></a>First stop was a nice hot cup of Lobster Bisque at <b>Lobster Place-Seafood Market</b>. The bisque was incredible but what I <i>really wanted </i>was some of the Sushi that they were making behind the counter.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCd8RD63FRP6CzwADUZ13SYO6M3skG_glBvZ9kyNm7A_izXVN0LA1j2kR1Xfsb4Zl5H6NtdzREW2mEr3DLGLQcxZciQ5N_gz_2aVy6etIrBLBOjOV3UmLD7OEBTYpb2G-sRK_YsuuZGc/s1600/DSCN1757.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCd8RD63FRP6CzwADUZ13SYO6M3skG_glBvZ9kyNm7A_izXVN0LA1j2kR1Xfsb4Zl5H6NtdzREW2mEr3DLGLQcxZciQ5N_gz_2aVy6etIrBLBOjOV3UmLD7OEBTYpb2G-sRK_YsuuZGc/s400/DSCN1757.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593230249765082930" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Then it was around the corner for a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">perfct</span> slice of New York at <b>Joe's Pizza.</b> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdv5Wic93HUbwLjW_zrU7muVFeXaSUfDOkDWepYOQlj5bO-AQyxzYlvaTpNpdpUcbXyZYXL2jAWA46cPh0r7dPAvpxY5EW-VVBWjuHq3sIL5Fnmj2YH4PLLvw1qg2y11fP5vc87Sgi4Y/s1600/DSCN1760.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdv5Wic93HUbwLjW_zrU7muVFeXaSUfDOkDWepYOQlj5bO-AQyxzYlvaTpNpdpUcbXyZYXL2jAWA46cPh0r7dPAvpxY5EW-VVBWjuHq3sIL5Fnmj2YH4PLLvw1qg2y11fP5vc87Sgi4Y/s400/DSCN1760.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593230249132577170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Simply wonderful. Thin, crispy, fresh ingredients. I would eat here often if I lived near by.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0nyfAoRkCRUC8wSdj_VzhTSSB-yGf39n4qpQ43i-QKJS-1a-eoj1mPO3oiFFKbS-u6bHR_y7pZvYtX1uIlyi0Ra3vGhIMmu569xkGQ4FnGTP2pqSmauhdRDd1rQ1EXvSNN-Lghub73M/s1600/DSCN1762.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0nyfAoRkCRUC8wSdj_VzhTSSB-yGf39n4qpQ43i-QKJS-1a-eoj1mPO3oiFFKbS-u6bHR_y7pZvYtX1uIlyi0Ra3vGhIMmu569xkGQ4FnGTP2pqSmauhdRDd1rQ1EXvSNN-Lghub73M/s400/DSCN1762.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593230250059479810" /></a>We didn't actually eat in <b>Amy's Bread,</b> but we had her bread with the olive oil and other delicious accompaniments at<b> O &Co</b>. I purchased myself a souvenir from this heavenly little shop, I had them ship it, silly airlines won't let you transport jugs of olive oil on the plane these days. Drat. I am waiting patiently for my package to arrive. I bought <a href="http://www.oliviersandco.com/vinegars/white-wine-vinegar-with-honey-and-ginger.html">this</a> and <a href="http://www.oliviersandco.com/basil-and-lemon-specialty-olive-oil-duo.html">this.</a></div><div><a href="http://www.oliviersandco.com/basil-and-lemon-specialty-olive-oil-duo.html"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-znF3VgISt1gWWauPPmMUg4rqeeaTl0N432ItOhUd0DSkcJ_Ysl7dmsMkNwknM48PVq_l9D_4uVCgex5etdj5jbSjPthX-qReaA_i4bN5FlsSzoc0_Z0Y-8MY0RiR1DHVZns68KSx_A/s1600/DSCN1768.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-znF3VgISt1gWWauPPmMUg4rqeeaTl0N432ItOhUd0DSkcJ_Ysl7dmsMkNwknM48PVq_l9D_4uVCgex5etdj5jbSjPthX-qReaA_i4bN5FlsSzoc0_Z0Y-8MY0RiR1DHVZns68KSx_A/s400/DSCN1768.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593230247740462370" /></a>Next stop<b> Soy and Sake. </b>We were able to have a seat and enjoy a generous sampling from this vegetarian restaurant. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqgKGMwR5-FqXTlL14_OJkZ8IVBbl8E31s6RWF9blhyphenhyphenGpAVrrEmErOmJoWDIqbenxYvuxK1gNHLqXj5Nt-VMpOuCu_NZWGuOqmqItAGcmh2G7seLbP2bPEjhfeyqJPf6MRUGbqDKbF4A/s1600/DSCN1773.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqgKGMwR5-FqXTlL14_OJkZ8IVBbl8E31s6RWF9blhyphenhyphenGpAVrrEmErOmJoWDIqbenxYvuxK1gNHLqXj5Nt-VMpOuCu_NZWGuOqmqItAGcmh2G7seLbP2bPEjhfeyqJPf6MRUGbqDKbF4A/s400/DSCN1773.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593230248270326706" /></a>It is a cultural walking tour so we were guided through the Village and given many interesting facts. This is just a little spot that I decided when I grow up I'm gonna live here. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAgF1KTI_xW7k8qVOIPYzah6PxGH2S2tdmkloHW4XITGkCSK8HNaA8x7UAM9APvyuVlHSpOOU7vA-TELl1goqmobs5BbR5XQslUq4JxGcJOKZ_sOGsMugQmI_itPhRIIj1sWFAewtMDw/s1600/DSCN1776.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAgF1KTI_xW7k8qVOIPYzah6PxGH2S2tdmkloHW4XITGkCSK8HNaA8x7UAM9APvyuVlHSpOOU7vA-TELl1goqmobs5BbR5XQslUq4JxGcJOKZ_sOGsMugQmI_itPhRIIj1sWFAewtMDw/s400/DSCN1776.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593225927628170882" /></a>More Pizza. Noah was in heaven. This time it was from <b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Bleeker</span> Street Pizza</b>. It was very different from Joe's, but also good. Crust was thicker and the sauce was more like a marinara than a fresh tomato. It apparently was voted Best Pizza by the Food Network. It's easy to find right on the corner of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Bleeker</span> and 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">th</span>.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19uzb4ikT3t5CbLwy6dh6-RXu8O-oMbJGDfKUjd-l_I4yx0ssDOP6lHNPlJzD2bBikKg_5UsnfyEgvJP_SRMB6gqxgCGgefEceQERSu-AqOhumqvBO5gy4VN_Schg_p05TP7IyLrQnTU/s1600/DSCN1779.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19uzb4ikT3t5CbLwy6dh6-RXu8O-oMbJGDfKUjd-l_I4yx0ssDOP6lHNPlJzD2bBikKg_5UsnfyEgvJP_SRMB6gqxgCGgefEceQERSu-AqOhumqvBO5gy4VN_Schg_p05TP7IyLrQnTU/s400/DSCN1779.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593225917503975906" /></a><b>Rocco's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Pasticceria</span></b>. Here we sampled, filled to order, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">cannoli's</span>. They were the perfect treat to end our tour.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYMTn_vu8Xl0v2raxuPVlP2U4ERT5tq4XwPYRgpm30BdZfAEzEfOUPwrCc5IZ0nMbnTGjEUSH6TAh3DbNBMJNQiK_Q10k6FyQrmwefSP1OavE_MVqF3KJqBgmKaUP8tA2e21PYHtkJEY/s1600/DSCN1780.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYMTn_vu8Xl0v2raxuPVlP2U4ERT5tq4XwPYRgpm30BdZfAEzEfOUPwrCc5IZ0nMbnTGjEUSH6TAh3DbNBMJNQiK_Q10k6FyQrmwefSP1OavE_MVqF3KJqBgmKaUP8tA2e21PYHtkJEY/s400/DSCN1780.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593225909172613314" /></a>Oh whoops! I missed a few stops. I'm getting ahead of myself, and a little out of order. I hope you will forgive me. After we left the tour we headed to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/grom-gelato-new-york?rpp=40&start=200&sort_by=relevance_desc"><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Grom</span></b></a><b> </b>because we couldn't leave the Village with out partaking in this amazing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">gelato</span>. Which <i>was</i> amazing....but we found one<b> better</b>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVsNrPBcL_RgIVZ5NNq4i0B01-RUjkPJwN1AjuFpL4Gxli6cZqni-OT3SzVHM30Rqvb6bxg2mHqMIubs0jOxuzgX3ZiBqjKf8Rsz8ArIvK6pditAYNcaDdVlR9EyHxPMccQKglOoASo4/s1600/DSCN1783.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVsNrPBcL_RgIVZ5NNq4i0B01-RUjkPJwN1AjuFpL4Gxli6cZqni-OT3SzVHM30Rqvb6bxg2mHqMIubs0jOxuzgX3ZiBqjKf8Rsz8ArIvK6pditAYNcaDdVlR9EyHxPMccQKglOoASo4/s400/DSCN1783.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593225899078167762" /></a>And I forgot to tell ya, we made a stop at<b> Murray's Cheese Shop</b>. For a little cheese sampling and some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">luverly</span> olives. I have just one thing to say. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Buh</span>-bye Kenny....Murray will you marry me???!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Look at that Blue Cheese selection. I started singing "heaven I'm in heaven....". My son ditched me.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ_EFnG7QUzaaVUS20GA_OODAHlTBKvNxJZUDwu-3NCHAmtHmhcrUdJcaptWdpRfElnY9naOWZ-PdnCEZsDVKx1-T2x-_nRdIfXN96m8AyYyO1v4M7dVEzKP985xL8Eo-qZ7afqjwwjs/s1600/DSCN1784.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ_EFnG7QUzaaVUS20GA_OODAHlTBKvNxJZUDwu-3NCHAmtHmhcrUdJcaptWdpRfElnY9naOWZ-PdnCEZsDVKx1-T2x-_nRdIfXN96m8AyYyO1v4M7dVEzKP985xL8Eo-qZ7afqjwwjs/s400/DSCN1784.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593225895647390562" /></a>Then I saw this and I started singing again. He told me if I didn't get a grip he was gonna call dad. Ok, I get it. I took a deep breath and regained my composure. It was not easy. The things we do for our kids.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixKHxERisEZ-AK0S_KgZLxCE8nQRhOqiY3gpC3SC1WFc3-t8ZW0EXcpiliO6v3aNA0AeykrMMB4rYCTN6cLgS0Tg7ELL0yapZH9AIeuUMkC9Vj4tWPY-vHWUN-AKxvaGOr1sLMYWkULaI/s1600/DSCN1795.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixKHxERisEZ-AK0S_KgZLxCE8nQRhOqiY3gpC3SC1WFc3-t8ZW0EXcpiliO6v3aNA0AeykrMMB4rYCTN6cLgS0Tg7ELL0yapZH9AIeuUMkC9Vj4tWPY-vHWUN-AKxvaGOr1sLMYWkULaI/s400/DSCN1795.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593224855491689842" /></a>We headed right over to <b>Chelsea Market,</b> home of the Food Network, and lots of wonderful food shops and <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a>. Basically a very good place to go.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULoUnvkURi_9uPGrQ2F1c5xsvHmkg0xtWGyp_zZK_hYLJ18h4oTVUfSwHXovEqfOlHw7kT7wUzxf6LAtUjSVYGi8miV25tGK9uRieZTbe5VLRfgaJt1uSYZN1Fjdh7RhyphenhyphenMyATl2k6UbM/s1600/DSCN1788.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULoUnvkURi_9uPGrQ2F1c5xsvHmkg0xtWGyp_zZK_hYLJ18h4oTVUfSwHXovEqfOlHw7kT7wUzxf6LAtUjSVYGi8miV25tGK9uRieZTbe5VLRfgaJt1uSYZN1Fjdh7RhyphenhyphenMyATl2k6UbM/s400/DSCN1788.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593224854292813890" /></a>Here we(or should I say <b>I</b>) felt the need to sample milk from <b><a href="http://www.ronnybrook.com/">RonnyBrook Farms</a></b><a href="http://www.ronnybrook.com/">..</a>.which by the way is the most fabulous milk on the planet, and a brownie from <a href="http://www.fatwitch.com/"><b>Fat Witch Bakery</b></a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>This completely pushed my son over the edge. He actually put his head down on the table and said STOP, I feel sick. I know. Call in child protective services on me.....I'm out of control sometimes, especially when my hubby isn't around to reign me in.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUXZOp00c4FaIXycbaWDcffHiuLWzlb6Tt8-vRiiRjzj2X2mp48wJa0FzFGhH7SrvUMBUzz459da1zu9OE5TZAYMGT-H5tMo0NOCpcpC9oaartaJzq5_TA8dTLZyGLJo1PdJ8buU-Ahk/s1600/DSCN1789.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUXZOp00c4FaIXycbaWDcffHiuLWzlb6Tt8-vRiiRjzj2X2mp48wJa0FzFGhH7SrvUMBUzz459da1zu9OE5TZAYMGT-H5tMo0NOCpcpC9oaartaJzq5_TA8dTLZyGLJo1PdJ8buU-Ahk/s400/DSCN1789.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593224846265037778" /></a>So I left my child to chill at a table and people watch while I did a little shopping. Jacque Torres chocolate bunnies anyone?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdDXFbY7Crrjad6AYxG8YgKJSpom2aNmFmPJ4VX6tmOHMG3Oglp92M8h1gDxH79w2YTjvDZ19fGxrVeuIwXPbL1LUqX6RMWhv4QshoSvWhaOXGYVRlk0Mu8rpXUbaNmZCRVLaTg0rDrY/s1600/DSCN1824.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdDXFbY7Crrjad6AYxG8YgKJSpom2aNmFmPJ4VX6tmOHMG3Oglp92M8h1gDxH79w2YTjvDZ19fGxrVeuIwXPbL1LUqX6RMWhv4QshoSvWhaOXGYVRlk0Mu8rpXUbaNmZCRVLaTg0rDrY/s400/DSCN1824.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593224843858649538" /></a>It took a few hours and alot of walking, but eventually he was hungry again, and dyeing to try this quirky place right around the corner from our hotel. Perfect! My dogs were tired, so we got take out and took it up to our room. <b> </b><a href="http://www.brgr.com/"><b>BrGr</b></a><b> </b>was actually pretty tasty. The sweet potato fries were worth going back for. If you had to go to a fast food type burger place while in NYC, I would say this is the place to go. BrGr...we couldn't stop saying it BrrrGrrrr got a thumbs up! </div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0U1sEtkwf-VKhcsovIKmr1YD3rYvI1HhrEfcyg4K5RhoR16rd8yrdKTbKWy9E-GhGG-EQMhyphenhyphensN-e83SchbaYFPLVm5pWPQRqDqPXZBsbM2MzJO9l6TLMSoK6-zIRYs06tLT-mvWCqVmM/s1600/Untitled+Image.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0U1sEtkwf-VKhcsovIKmr1YD3rYvI1HhrEfcyg4K5RhoR16rd8yrdKTbKWy9E-GhGG-EQMhyphenhyphensN-e83SchbaYFPLVm5pWPQRqDqPXZBsbM2MzJO9l6TLMSoK6-zIRYs06tLT-mvWCqVmM/s400/Untitled+Image.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593224833543210258" /></a><a href="http://www.magnoliabakery.com/home.php"><b>Magnolia Bakery</b></a>. I heard about this "to die for" cupcake bakery from my friend Dee a few years back. I have the cookbook. I really wanted to try their cupcakes...well what do ya know, we happened to walk right past their Bleeker St. store, stumbled right on it. It was meant to be....<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P-GwdB-znsT8LhHAFgIRufFeeFgQAP8eZsmxAVy82q2JOhEBYiss4xt5EX4rx7GJl9Jk3pv-kuLpe-q1gm_Z4ApkWNXOhhKaI_V_BPZy41gvJWUH60P6aexKZpldknW8FvMIBAON7FU/s1600/DSCN1785.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P-GwdB-znsT8LhHAFgIRufFeeFgQAP8eZsmxAVy82q2JOhEBYiss4xt5EX4rx7GJl9Jk3pv-kuLpe-q1gm_Z4ApkWNXOhhKaI_V_BPZy41gvJWUH60P6aexKZpldknW8FvMIBAON7FU/s400/DSCN1785.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593225114230196834" /></a>Look at the window, full of gorgeous, fluffy cakes, and cupcakes. It's so fun. You grab a box and fill it yourself.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLSHheRi2wzTZrVzxUmwYcOpMzTJE9XMs3h0KzDXq29cShqsQFm7DulcgqbiluJpTMXfCkfNfm5XejxUcjGus6uUhff5OXODGun7D2bAKuYOMT8aBJqEzvNQM35WgfVFLyMF1Ag6JbbM/s1600/DSCN1826.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLSHheRi2wzTZrVzxUmwYcOpMzTJE9XMs3h0KzDXq29cShqsQFm7DulcgqbiluJpTMXfCkfNfm5XejxUcjGus6uUhff5OXODGun7D2bAKuYOMT8aBJqEzvNQM35WgfVFLyMF1Ag6JbbM/s400/DSCN1826.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593223514215645586" /></a>I chose the flavor of the month, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC33;">Lemon</span> and the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Red Velve</span>t. Did I mention we stumbled on Magnolia after our food tour on the way to Chelsea Market? I carried these two cuppy cakes all afternoon. They made the perfect dessert after our BrrGrrs.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimP7O45E5K8hhTukifNaKn76pZoOr5X6DLNRWuqjNln2lBfItkr_nOAGYK3VL1DQtqp_kdmZRnbXt9EQlBqfopMMAUd5-1aiyM9K5arsUDI3WWY-bQ2fGSuF2wS_nlXxWuZtRdjDpdKF0/s1600/DSCN1839.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimP7O45E5K8hhTukifNaKn76pZoOr5X6DLNRWuqjNln2lBfItkr_nOAGYK3VL1DQtqp_kdmZRnbXt9EQlBqfopMMAUd5-1aiyM9K5arsUDI3WWY-bQ2fGSuF2wS_nlXxWuZtRdjDpdKF0/s400/DSCN1839.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593223506584667058" /></a>We slept off our food coma and headed out the next day to take in more NYC sites. We ended up on the top of the Empire State Building. The weather was cold and rainy, but I actually think this picture is kind of interesting. We were right up in the cloud line. It really looks like Gotham from this perspective. </div><div><br /></div><div>We decided to buy tickets for the 'hop on hop off' buses. I am plus minus on this guided tour bus thing. If the weather had cooperated with our plans of walking we would have stuck to the streets but, I thought this way we would be able to see alot, while having a tour guide give us facts about the city, and keep out of the rain. We took the blue buses, BUT the Red busses seemed to be more abundant when it was time to hop on and off. There were two reds to our blue....of course. </div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdMOxglK8utWsLEtftOYIa4Y1LAdkEu7umcvKYX0tkGOFdasNEqMoPCJzzphHWFIvnc1gKGSpCom-PSjrtf3zpf_eNHj98tSAk8Ci4grZwnlaiW1GjHNosSX4ku5k5P2eDAOyhN47Jso/s1600/DSCN1847.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdMOxglK8utWsLEtftOYIa4Y1LAdkEu7umcvKYX0tkGOFdasNEqMoPCJzzphHWFIvnc1gKGSpCom-PSjrtf3zpf_eNHj98tSAk8Ci4grZwnlaiW1GjHNosSX4ku5k5P2eDAOyhN47Jso/s400/DSCN1847.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593223498362816226" /></a>We hopped off at Houston St to get ourselves some lunch at the FAMOUS <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/katzs-delicatessen-new-york"><b>Katz Deli</b></a>. A scene from one of my favorite movies evah was shot here.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyone know what movie I'm talking about?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtMPyXiU5qwz9F2eMrKdNm9GSVgyLTZXB9z4VpXiFG2zNUP2JBc8p1IFP_hGBVlcTkTXKq8D6lTMpPZpuRF3GKKwbr_3rDvxufe0PgdQlIYREgQu-aLBPOUFsLqOb0j93b8OzTaLcCAE/s1600/DSCN1846.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtMPyXiU5qwz9F2eMrKdNm9GSVgyLTZXB9z4VpXiFG2zNUP2JBc8p1IFP_hGBVlcTkTXKq8D6lTMpPZpuRF3GKKwbr_3rDvxufe0PgdQlIYREgQu-aLBPOUFsLqOb0j93b8OzTaLcCAE/s400/DSCN1846.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593223494240563954" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It is a <b>must do</b> if you are in New York. It's not the cheapest sandwich you will ever order. This Beef Brisket sandwich rang in at $15.95. We split it, that made it easer to swallow. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnyRiJvfEr1uUS3HE6X2ATbHzw-iVXsWAef17R8cVQMYe5Ajpq9v7mRH7RDLwv-7eSELL3gzUA_Kq9bN11jvz4aT9uSq7p_lahtw9f-rDLpnoRsZAhVFWPiYKQPsUbIb-r_j8-rHZ3bU/s1600/DSCN1852.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnyRiJvfEr1uUS3HE6X2ATbHzw-iVXsWAef17R8cVQMYe5Ajpq9v7mRH7RDLwv-7eSELL3gzUA_Kq9bN11jvz4aT9uSq7p_lahtw9f-rDLpnoRsZAhVFWPiYKQPsUbIb-r_j8-rHZ3bU/s400/DSCN1852.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593223493484466850" /></a>The rain let up so we decided to walk. We headed right to the <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pickle-guys-new-york"><b>Pickle Guys</b></a>. We had seen these guys on the Food Network and my son is a pickle freak so we had to have a pickle.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwrZOHVTmcZIa1QG80JAZgdT3hBJsn1D1Ldx1c_e_rm42SsqAQ8pkS1ZGZp97z9hoRsmwJdJI37TCWa-VabW04HEr9vLmq46RPaYv-RtRilTm-EjjpmJr0iniDxX2kyWiTdKAwYR2FcA/s1600/DSCN1853.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwrZOHVTmcZIa1QG80JAZgdT3hBJsn1D1Ldx1c_e_rm42SsqAQ8pkS1ZGZp97z9hoRsmwJdJI37TCWa-VabW04HEr9vLmq46RPaYv-RtRilTm-EjjpmJr0iniDxX2kyWiTdKAwYR2FcA/s400/DSCN1853.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593217383579647298" /></a>This place was amazing. There was all sorts of picked deliciousness barreled up in this little shop. We controlled ourselves and only bought one dill pickle. It was the best dam dill pickle I've ever had....don't tell my Grandma that!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5Wmrs-GEYZtFgb3bNEM4dKeEUIB7Sdl5KS936M4nKxFvIEFGpzcP1GB2GAAAcDM-xkGVViauxmBJlVU2w-TmX8sqXXE5dsDUSZjpa-NjsQ-tN3vY2eBFg1XP-dxJlngeSQfAKpw_KIQ/s1600/DSCN1854.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5Wmrs-GEYZtFgb3bNEM4dKeEUIB7Sdl5KS936M4nKxFvIEFGpzcP1GB2GAAAcDM-xkGVViauxmBJlVU2w-TmX8sqXXE5dsDUSZjpa-NjsQ-tN3vY2eBFg1XP-dxJlngeSQfAKpw_KIQ/s400/DSCN1854.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593217385417471026" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, it was our last day. So don't judge me. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>We had lots of places to eat. We knew we were not going to be able to get in Justin's whole list, but we were going to try our darndest! Next stop was <b><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/pommes-frites-new-york">Pommes Frites</a>. </b>I had also seen this place on Food Network. Plus, I always am first in line for some REAL european "french fries" <i>with mayo</i>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZek4lYiPTDQtpv6MCsNUuTZoubbPJstCrZUCUmjh8DFuS9OGFAGAimENT25Wcxx_-imEIYnjAC-3vXGBf7mizKbrM8gU4MNz4XDM7yk5tBLHtv3VlYoqfuXq35nCyBiycMYSpuEFl6U/s1600/DSCN1855.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZek4lYiPTDQtpv6MCsNUuTZoubbPJstCrZUCUmjh8DFuS9OGFAGAimENT25Wcxx_-imEIYnjAC-3vXGBf7mizKbrM8gU4MNz4XDM7yk5tBLHtv3VlYoqfuXq35nCyBiycMYSpuEFl6U/s400/DSCN1855.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593217377079113922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">They fry them up to order. She's giving our fries a toss with a healthy dose of kosher salt.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKId8PPCLg9_Mxy2xgJV-7gqkwHIolE8RPOAlvbmzQin9hbYKw4Pa-oMeqa4GZBXJ1H2WYUPUApn42b81NDZ3sZ1QBnxv_D48ctpvVjgtYiFEb2SOs32W2v5JBmNq0lFEuT41WJvheefo/s1600/DSCN1860.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKId8PPCLg9_Mxy2xgJV-7gqkwHIolE8RPOAlvbmzQin9hbYKw4Pa-oMeqa4GZBXJ1H2WYUPUApn42b81NDZ3sZ1QBnxv_D48ctpvVjgtYiFEb2SOs32W2v5JBmNq0lFEuT41WJvheefo/s400/DSCN1860.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593217376210333106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This was the small. It was huge. We each chose our own condiment from the list of about 25. Noah chose the Mexican Ketchup and I had the Pomegranate Teriyaki Mayo. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pommes Frites</b> is a MUST. In my book it's complete and utter comfort food.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-iZfBrVZTH26oZfibCp3UQPCUOji7KoWh0yiY37JIsG9CAChfLRrwsPrZGnIgciHA6xVKDf3opCtWnl8ZFS7D5Liyw8Kv7JbkWJKmifba1vbo9rdOVHB8LWkqMdpTkn6kMEoI34nj5w/s1600/DSCN1872.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-iZfBrVZTH26oZfibCp3UQPCUOji7KoWh0yiY37JIsG9CAChfLRrwsPrZGnIgciHA6xVKDf3opCtWnl8ZFS7D5Liyw8Kv7JbkWJKmifba1vbo9rdOVHB8LWkqMdpTkn6kMEoI34nj5w/s400/DSCN1872.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593217372559195378" /></a>Our last meal. We decided to have a nice sit down dinner. We decided to go with a cuisine that we had never had. Cuban. We went back to Greenwich Village to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/little-havana-new-york"><b>Little Havana</b></a>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnRY5Du5q_C_Hxh2K7Ju7pPQWx03qWrAKRPp-yQaZ2dasrWN-Qb49WXzxnFsFy35oysLYJXvuQQC9SmMm1k4WEiaXAil9Gg8E6uPU05jQGSqbGwbMo4WfpDbPEjaEwoW5qhe-K-t5Y4c/s1600/DSCN1870.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnRY5Du5q_C_Hxh2K7Ju7pPQWx03qWrAKRPp-yQaZ2dasrWN-Qb49WXzxnFsFy35oysLYJXvuQQC9SmMm1k4WEiaXAil9Gg8E6uPU05jQGSqbGwbMo4WfpDbPEjaEwoW5qhe-K-t5Y4c/s400/DSCN1870.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593216383668676690" /></a>It was perfect. My son loves black beans and rice. So it scored there and the flank steak that he ordered was melt in your mouth. I ordered the above, some sort of pork....my fortysomething noggin can't remember what I ordered, but I do know it was exceptional. As was the service. And it didn't break the pocket book!</div><div><br /></div><div>One fun note: Noah had to use the Mens Room, he had to walk through the kitchen to get to it. He said it was like someone's little apartment kitchen, just one cook, and one stove. He didn't tell me this until later, or I would have checked it out for myself.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ79MJKrd3fF_CFAHbj99Byoa31W-ffL1JZmC5Tz36ctsDKk8tri4FQiP9GuwOnAjZgljFjMSnKNFzDSK0JFdsmnAdO_kvPN8I9VlQm8EYssK0-ELrMr8j4BrfPxzGJ8AqIG6mr_d1F3E/s1600/DSCN1873.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ79MJKrd3fF_CFAHbj99Byoa31W-ffL1JZmC5Tz36ctsDKk8tri4FQiP9GuwOnAjZgljFjMSnKNFzDSK0JFdsmnAdO_kvPN8I9VlQm8EYssK0-ELrMr8j4BrfPxzGJ8AqIG6mr_d1F3E/s400/DSCN1873.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593216376489933010" /></a>Well of course, we had a sweet tooth after our Cuban dinner. Little Havana had dessert but we needed to walk a bit. We ended up at<b> <a href="http://www.lartedelgelato.com/">Arte Del Gelato</a>.</b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">THIS IS the BEST</span> gelato I have ever had. It was perfect on so many levels. I had the Fresh Strawberry and the Marscapone. My son had the Peanut Butter and the Chocolate. The Peanut Butter tasted just like this peanut butter <a href="http://luvstrawberrycake.blogspot.com/2010/07/peanut-butter-picnic-cake.html">frosting</a> I make....and if I do say so myself it's scrumptious.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECHUjVn6sgeEZIeREiFuSWpX9kDc95hXir0uay8NsPImM5HRS3rMhB1143V81vb3IzkrsVy9gGRwGWYf9A-JnmBpWgvlQxSe_XBUUW0jl0eucrIKJwtxAxhzzcfOvL3ByoJdETlsq29o/s1600/DSCN1882.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECHUjVn6sgeEZIeREiFuSWpX9kDc95hXir0uay8NsPImM5HRS3rMhB1143V81vb3IzkrsVy9gGRwGWYf9A-JnmBpWgvlQxSe_XBUUW0jl0eucrIKJwtxAxhzzcfOvL3ByoJdETlsq29o/s400/DSCN1882.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593216375518594866" /></a>We had one morning left before we had to high tail it back to mo-town. We still had not gone to the 9/11 site or Wall Street. </div><div><br /></div><div>Who woulda thunk that we would stumble upon Food Truck heaven on Wall Street. I guess those boys need to eat down there.</div><div><br /></div><div>They were every where. I had to pinch myself!! We decided to partake of a tasty treat from <a href="http://www.wafelsanddinges.com/location.html"><b>Wafels & Dinges</b></a>. They had a throw down with Bobby Flay and won. Rightfully so. I ordered the <i>de Bacon Syrup Wafel</i>, Noah had a <i>Brussels Wafe</i>l. They both ROCKED!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqM5bNQauN_XZHgKzroP4m_k0JbogaSjPDzWLpRiJFWZjMTrDeQcIMMqb1zrvyVFC9CEitMinDtWq8KeoTBEEtHAgwki4R0MxBWk3ktvZuHU2Kuf9GM0dQcillVGEYdZYTTNvw9N3A7M/s1600/DSCN1884.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqM5bNQauN_XZHgKzroP4m_k0JbogaSjPDzWLpRiJFWZjMTrDeQcIMMqb1zrvyVFC9CEitMinDtWq8KeoTBEEtHAgwki4R0MxBWk3ktvZuHU2Kuf9GM0dQcillVGEYdZYTTNvw9N3A7M/s400/DSCN1884.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593216375892178322" /></a><b>I want a Food Truck</b>. I am obsessing since I returned home about it. If I had a food truck what kinda of food would it be? Would anyone hunt me down. Would Bobby Flay want to throw me down. Oh Golly!</div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOOK3p_rYK2c-ekM9Hj77rVbcAciU5wMJL2_qNM6p5TjHu8pE-1clySAxA5yPaxaae_WJj7Y2E_UKeackA_k78q3d7uJ6DQpE96GOhHgaAKEuJ-3YJCYmcMJqM7HOwqCaCx7NbDoGCVo/s1600/DSCN1887.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOOK3p_rYK2c-ekM9Hj77rVbcAciU5wMJL2_qNM6p5TjHu8pE-1clySAxA5yPaxaae_WJj7Y2E_UKeackA_k78q3d7uJ6DQpE96GOhHgaAKEuJ-3YJCYmcMJqM7HOwqCaCx7NbDoGCVo/s400/DSCN1887.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593216368153618818" /></a><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/smac-new-york"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">S'MAC </span></b></a>was another place Justin recommended, but I had seen on T.V. and obsessed over. We made it our last hurrah! All that they serve is mac-n-cheese. And this ain't no Kraft. This is serious macaroni. </div><div><br /></div><div>We ordered three nosh sized portions (small), All-American, Buffalo Chicken (this one is great if you are a Buffalo Wing fan, it's got a kick to it!), and the Alpine (with gruyere and slab bacon, I couldn't pass up the bacon).</div><div><br /></div><div><i>It was the perfect way to end our eating frenzy</i>. Warm, comforting, oohey~gooey Mac-n-Cheese. </div><div><br /></div><div><br />A few other highlights from our trip:</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpeVqnp4vUawMM6-paSWl52EwOSfxD_xRJyQ2-4eACL8ElO0qUtnnUBCx3TDSWhc4zeNOpVkcndgKWBXdrd35g8sxkFvzo5fAxnxdFN1iKJxKYoFypmjWUceOou3GxD4WG-xf8FtJ_Sg/s1600/DSCN1723.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpeVqnp4vUawMM6-paSWl52EwOSfxD_xRJyQ2-4eACL8ElO0qUtnnUBCx3TDSWhc4zeNOpVkcndgKWBXdrd35g8sxkFvzo5fAxnxdFN1iKJxKYoFypmjWUceOou3GxD4WG-xf8FtJ_Sg/s400/DSCN1723.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593234363167863426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Knicks vs. Caveliers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Knicks won. Celeb sightings: Whoopie Goldberg, FiftyCent, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Madison Square Garden is a great place to see a game, and their hotdogs ain't bad either! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6CEvsZA8sQijO6jQIDcmVWEwZm0BRAs-5DC1j5JmTwprSqHFXC86JdW8HnxZ8qoriYGqweYBLaI_faFfpdKrn0Y_5cQo4PqAmRMz9dzMG_FillO_MJ1bhzW2r94DSlB1bhNA5_9HSco/s1600/DSCN1876.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6CEvsZA8sQijO6jQIDcmVWEwZm0BRAs-5DC1j5JmTwprSqHFXC86JdW8HnxZ8qoriYGqweYBLaI_faFfpdKrn0Y_5cQo4PqAmRMz9dzMG_FillO_MJ1bhzW2r94DSlB1bhNA5_9HSco/s400/DSCN1876.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593234359054625410" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">9/11 site. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>They now have a store front open that you can go into and view what the Memorial is going to look like. See video of the days surrounding 9/11. It brought back alot of memories. Alot of things I had forgotten. Heart wrenching. It was good to show Noah he was only in pre-school at the time, too little to remember. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbhV_9OX0-vlJKiwoA6BGozaetlaqY1wbmo8DkoZjSsniICQjnj2YSrmkXyVSJXdzCeGy3kn4SocUx0K0a0FqbGHCd7wDxZYZDRCN46hQuXQl2mOccChC0Ai-nCfm0HnZPYIFg1idKm4/s1600/DSCN1819.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbhV_9OX0-vlJKiwoA6BGozaetlaqY1wbmo8DkoZjSsniICQjnj2YSrmkXyVSJXdzCeGy3kn4SocUx0K0a0FqbGHCd7wDxZYZDRCN46hQuXQl2mOccChC0Ai-nCfm0HnZPYIFg1idKm4/s400/DSCN1819.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593234352800650914" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We became pros at using the subway. Our hotel was on 26 st right off 7th ave. This made it super easy to hop on the subway and go up or downtown really fast. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfrUg3eIgNBSYCFCbMurk8HmK6aOdaFOivvdcgcN2l7CLDcpclFqDBz3nPJeu0TqKJEwQOAkLWZLOnlhOuHNgcrBuUWzWu_rGcFH79bpsH0PFXrc6p7OaGI00pHltYgaAP5pGF1jgpSs/s1600/DSCN1802.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfrUg3eIgNBSYCFCbMurk8HmK6aOdaFOivvdcgcN2l7CLDcpclFqDBz3nPJeu0TqKJEwQOAkLWZLOnlhOuHNgcrBuUWzWu_rGcFH79bpsH0PFXrc6p7OaGI00pHltYgaAP5pGF1jgpSs/s400/DSCN1802.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593234352705726386" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Central Park, Bethesda Fountain. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedgMeE9uwsF5ao2Sjd5wKcYcOOOb-D3PtKopcC4kvgbCpY43xdZz6eSPqfqLe2DuoMwdRrk1NciMaS7q0aMuWUTJ40arh9sFIvi6BZ45lduJhWpML7IKcjOF3djUszCvzMmG5Qk3SEvg/s1600/DSCN1829.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedgMeE9uwsF5ao2Sjd5wKcYcOOOb-D3PtKopcC4kvgbCpY43xdZz6eSPqfqLe2DuoMwdRrk1NciMaS7q0aMuWUTJ40arh9sFIvi6BZ45lduJhWpML7IKcjOF3djUszCvzMmG5Qk3SEvg/s400/DSCN1829.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593449663294522450" /></a></div>The T-shirt my son wanted to buy his dad as a souvenir, but I talked him down from....cause I knew Kenny would think it was funny, but would <i>never</i> wear...now my father on the other hand would wear this everyday. </div><div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaWq0JesMX6WjhyUQEl6ISDIqbfbV56EJk-F2eM7aqzPzqWFNA6wG8r76gNkfinxVo_0CW3HYh07kvRMUJeeKiK7ByHs5B_Z7w3XL52IMt-iVhIO9W00zmJWtfd1JIL7KxbBiC-aQlO4/s1600/DSCN1867.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaWq0JesMX6WjhyUQEl6ISDIqbfbV56EJk-F2eM7aqzPzqWFNA6wG8r76gNkfinxVo_0CW3HYh07kvRMUJeeKiK7ByHs5B_Z7w3XL52IMt-iVhIO9W00zmJWtfd1JIL7KxbBiC-aQlO4/s400/DSCN1867.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593449664494408418" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hilton New York </b><a href="http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/NYCFDHF-Hilton-New-York-Fashion-District-New-York/index.do"><b>Fashion District Hotel</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">So this is my "room tour" portion of the post. Our hotel room was clean, had a comfy bed, a nice shower, but I could literally take a giant step from the door to the bathroom.....if I remembered to say "mother may I" that is. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I would definitely recommend staying in this area of New York City. If you're traveling on any sort of a budget, you need to use the subway system to make the most of your trip, so staying right off 7th Avenue near the 1,2, and 3 lines made it easy to get up town or down town fast. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well how's your tummy feeling? Hope you don't have heart burn after this post. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Start spreadin' the news I'm leavin today....I wanna be apart of it New York New YOORK..."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">OH ooops, I'm back, it's over. Sorry, just having a little post trip nostalgia blast there. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882995853613109612.post-19122534182032465322011-03-31T09:55:00.001-04:002011-03-31T09:55:00.067-04:00Apple Dumplings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3Pa3YYHD34qbqSBZnY9FLfohvnOK5tKaZX9IC1ZypBUCrQqm2PWE7QMlT0MhJWyQnBX6jdk8uVI2CyXA0jAZRhcJ-Yl0MB-768oPt33Z-ClmNdA5FqsSDmEMwEd4okDm5l2-ORZgSsI/s1600/DSCN0655.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3Pa3YYHD34qbqSBZnY9FLfohvnOK5tKaZX9IC1ZypBUCrQqm2PWE7QMlT0MhJWyQnBX6jdk8uVI2CyXA0jAZRhcJ-Yl0MB-768oPt33Z-ClmNdA5FqsSDmEMwEd4okDm5l2-ORZgSsI/s400/DSCN0655.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589889705305171074" /></a>I am very thankful right now that my dad doesn't read my blog. He doesn't even own a computer, or a cell phone, or a DVD player. I am not even sure he really even comprehends what a blog is. He calls it my website "thing". New fangled technology is just not his thing....or any technology for that matter. <div><br /></div><div>The reason I'm glad, is if he did read my blog, he would then know that I made <b><i>Apple Dumplings</i></b> with out having him over or even saving him one. If he knew, I would be in deep <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><b>doo-doo</b></span>. Apple Dumplings are one of my dads favorites! So if you run into my father in the grocery store <b>please<i> </i></b><i>keep the fact that I made Apple Dumplings quiet.</i> Thank you. <div><br /></div><div>Apple Dumplings are easy, and a fun treat to make with your kiddos. If you are not fond of making your own pie crust, feel free to purchase pie crust from the refrigerator section of your grocery store. Voila!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxannf_Qu0U7SKl6l5Fxpoi1EOo5W7pEcmd97mMK0nryzv7Q9Ca-nkPrkXlfBbEHyW-El0Dh1PmWCLiQFOHcb3_mzacQUMLzW9XoIUi0z3AFD57UVOzZRH-aKc3ipE7kqGm6GFRN0eyRc/s1600/DSCN0593.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxannf_Qu0U7SKl6l5Fxpoi1EOo5W7pEcmd97mMK0nryzv7Q9Ca-nkPrkXlfBbEHyW-El0Dh1PmWCLiQFOHcb3_mzacQUMLzW9XoIUi0z3AFD57UVOzZRH-aKc3ipE7kqGm6GFRN0eyRc/s400/DSCN0593.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589889701210194194" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Another fact that is raising my guilt-o-meter is the fact that my Dad went out of his way to hunt down the cookbook from the local parish, so I would have this recipe and would make it for him. Oh Good Golly, I'm gonna need to make these when he comes over next time....to ease my dumplin' guilt. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Easy steps to make melt in your mouth <b>Apple Dumplings~ </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">from the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"> Wright Way to Cook</span> cookbook. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9_nmt5BggX25Zg1UwosQnzyfjm3ttJQ53pH39BGMTXR8GJJbRvCVc1vg96tIiyWg7xdEKC9XZfA3ZAlFoaKSiytqOCzJUsrqyH70QvB2Xpki9QDpQXxlz2u8jxyvLfuxowc_ERELDD0/s1600/DSCN0587.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9_nmt5BggX25Zg1UwosQnzyfjm3ttJQ53pH39BGMTXR8GJJbRvCVc1vg96tIiyWg7xdEKC9XZfA3ZAlFoaKSiytqOCzJUsrqyH70QvB2Xpki9QDpQXxlz2u8jxyvLfuxowc_ERELDD0/s400/DSCN0587.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589889700260939410" /></a><b>1.</b> Bring 2 cups water, 2 cups brown sugar, 1 stick butter, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to a boil in a sauce pan. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjhzLOgQkHzYuXB7D-jB69lJbbLjY1DL_CZVseXr8vdemcbpXSTkGSy-Nn-GUqXeUJAIC_fBjq6FcDSxtnBjBuRtXaTeqE2VfrYcDX1i3QObHvlzM4aeJsNVpCJq2-4zIRoBZEpJQnRo/s1600/DSCN0594.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjhzLOgQkHzYuXB7D-jB69lJbbLjY1DL_CZVseXr8vdemcbpXSTkGSy-Nn-GUqXeUJAIC_fBjq6FcDSxtnBjBuRtXaTeqE2VfrYcDX1i3QObHvlzM4aeJsNVpCJq2-4zIRoBZEpJQnRo/s400/DSCN0594.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589889696487698594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Remove from heat and set aside.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEGnir17yMLgNr29npTPERxR6GGmbHgGF3RrTRkwZo2KnZAhVsPmU85ssIR7vuITSCAoQOkAyKQ5zF1gGSNyIX3QyTVtuLFGNoF3rO3iltEZqYO9TJLvIqW2B4LbYEVOea0seyfrik3SY/s1600/DSCN0596.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEGnir17yMLgNr29npTPERxR6GGmbHgGF3RrTRkwZo2KnZAhVsPmU85ssIR7vuITSCAoQOkAyKQ5zF1gGSNyIX3QyTVtuLFGNoF3rO3iltEZqYO9TJLvIqW2B4LbYEVOea0seyfrik3SY/s400/DSCN0596.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589889689900018594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2.</b> Peel and core 6 apples. Jonathans are my favorite for this recipe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCcR71sCAABLOw5RxUnHM2ke-4PkECQPM9UjV85kJs0hX1BQR2R2MkeFDcwsjatQhxYRFaGCCK4cq81zYQB_KCK4bcjIDSGNBv9HmKAuv__JXBygyVlClRt469m_jdFMscXU5kTLRQkw0/s1600/DSCN0599.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCcR71sCAABLOw5RxUnHM2ke-4PkECQPM9UjV85kJs0hX1BQR2R2MkeFDcwsjatQhxYRFaGCCK4cq81zYQB_KCK4bcjIDSGNBv9HmKAuv__JXBygyVlClRt469m_jdFMscXU5kTLRQkw0/s400/DSCN0599.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589888501670618850" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3</b>. Prepare Pie Crust, you can find my recipe <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TwVMzFWb2jnbSiELY0CxPaDXYgmmjbeFRoaqZh1QeD8/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNjFrPsL"><b>here.</b></a> (Or if you prefer to buy it you will need 3 Pillsbury crusts.) Separate into 6 sections. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaVb_zcB6Te19tTzUmUC-YUzJhKU17u-6ucbN5NbDrU9Idyyv8rO1IRLnJ9ViWu4fyERQgp0QcrB58kMbd9VA0POprUyUI3pibfPYjX5ts33G5TQJFxBTmvYN23eRFxBwe7LMJ9biJ1c/s1600/DSCN0605.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaVb_zcB6Te19tTzUmUC-YUzJhKU17u-6ucbN5NbDrU9Idyyv8rO1IRLnJ9ViWu4fyERQgp0QcrB58kMbd9VA0POprUyUI3pibfPYjX5ts33G5TQJFxBTmvYN23eRFxBwe7LMJ9biJ1c/s400/DSCN0605.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589888499301600786" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oFmL-apUJ_3eKlgZWMxWuG_t6fMup84tnvgtfJ9Dnbmh2wKyoPtGLQjLtXA50HI6Bc8fIywrCseZKo2T9hh4EV6ejpJFhcKTOlW9fXqwcSc_dxVegpw2BC_72gpANYLcw_5Fj0w14Wk/s1600/DSCN0609.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oFmL-apUJ_3eKlgZWMxWuG_t6fMup84tnvgtfJ9Dnbmh2wKyoPtGLQjLtXA50HI6Bc8fIywrCseZKo2T9hh4EV6ejpJFhcKTOlW9fXqwcSc_dxVegpw2BC_72gpANYLcw_5Fj0w14Wk/s400/DSCN0609.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589888497330370578" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpchz__d72rqy1YwfNHhUpH-rYY93PHvVFuWn1ICILaT2RxG6XpoBngHePLneZBPcVKQyvB3cXxwpzt1u8NmM-wfoAM7_9h13U_Uy5yKOvefQrZEtgsQyKztByhLHZiMDgA4K6qBGZC4/s1600/DSCN0613.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpchz__d72rqy1YwfNHhUpH-rYY93PHvVFuWn1ICILaT2RxG6XpoBngHePLneZBPcVKQyvB3cXxwpzt1u8NmM-wfoAM7_9h13U_Uy5yKOvefQrZEtgsQyKztByhLHZiMDgA4K6qBGZC4/s400/DSCN0613.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589888497992256370" /></a><b><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b>4. </b>Place apple in center of pie crust, </span></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMOAPCfM3m4DqcxcR3jZwSB96s5ybNlOPl4etlM43ut3hHaYX2J4h03Ji9Dd-6E7ssOCXUy2ETAZoshDzkNREuLz_7DvhKjAo2K8a-dTrHFJyLu2ATzXzvGZJm68yzIcNgWs_Dtvi_U0/s1600/DSCN0614.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMOAPCfM3m4DqcxcR3jZwSB96s5ybNlOPl4etlM43ut3hHaYX2J4h03Ji9Dd-6E7ssOCXUy2ETAZoshDzkNREuLz_7DvhKjAo2K8a-dTrHFJyLu2ATzXzvGZJm68yzIcNgWs_Dtvi_U0/s400/DSCN0614.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589888492443667698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">place 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in hole, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFBNvt0E8ij6t6UrBto0hyphenhyphenQ8YN1Hh8yJFJii_V6trKrkCUjVCofX2PcmxRy4L3EoYOhtz34qgvH-tOsU4RnzJoO3pSg72laDIyhYlfYFgbVkOjphVNwoKhTCY5wbbvpQrqz_dIfF5kKs/s1600/DSCN0617.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFBNvt0E8ij6t6UrBto0hyphenhyphenQ8YN1Hh8yJFJii_V6trKrkCUjVCofX2PcmxRy4L3EoYOhtz34qgvH-tOsU4RnzJoO3pSg72laDIyhYlfYFgbVkOjphVNwoKhTCY5wbbvpQrqz_dIfF5kKs/s400/DSCN0617.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589887856892487202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">sprinkle with cinnamon, use as much as you like</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXR0CcpmbY3LdM0K9_63ZdNVaMQeYtnA3MwWhk18yISCkqoDSihGY_YXnv7YVgjcIivZCtqUnAAOgTI-jrzF_FUUedai_xEB7aZMSD8uRAJT5_yV6LbnyPU_3CpB0MzFNdB0Pp3FADY7o/s1600/DSCN0622.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXR0CcpmbY3LdM0K9_63ZdNVaMQeYtnA3MwWhk18yISCkqoDSihGY_YXnv7YVgjcIivZCtqUnAAOgTI-jrzF_FUUedai_xEB7aZMSD8uRAJT5_yV6LbnyPU_3CpB0MzFNdB0Pp3FADY7o/s400/DSCN0622.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589887850406526770" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">top the hole off with a 1/2 tablespoon of butter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04kIbFB9PvcmgVe42WOzQ61MeZXpQ5atcpt2nKRZLksqn9XiDQk3kXzGQu_UbNqo-D1rq3E2Hs0FxqbHKdsMD_3Fy6cndZ8ues2hKS8Wqrd0RXZpsLjehpNMyYKrILK2JvD6jGCKTWFY/s1600/DSCN0625.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04kIbFB9PvcmgVe42WOzQ61MeZXpQ5atcpt2nKRZLksqn9XiDQk3kXzGQu_UbNqo-D1rq3E2Hs0FxqbHKdsMD_3Fy6cndZ8ues2hKS8Wqrd0RXZpsLjehpNMyYKrILK2JvD6jGCKTWFY/s400/DSCN0625.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589887850042518770" /></a><b>5. </b>Lightly dampen edges of dough with egg white or water, pull dough up around apple...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCx5a9ICiT2jSOYH80lRgboLbkTT4Qya4wwaEvkMIhdsAw56BHJCeOE087li2A_UrQdx-jFfXAswrktu5AgaxbCqryDic5KdHzI2d561eid2BqhE02YAZ7EI9n7IhyphenhyphenXOLoWTKTXDms5U/s1600/DSCN0626.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCx5a9ICiT2jSOYH80lRgboLbkTT4Qya4wwaEvkMIhdsAw56BHJCeOE087li2A_UrQdx-jFfXAswrktu5AgaxbCqryDic5KdHzI2d561eid2BqhE02YAZ7EI9n7IhyphenhyphenXOLoWTKTXDms5U/s400/DSCN0626.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589887841826270562" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">crimping dough at the top and forming it around apple with the palm of your hand.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy85DBwzIoQpPao4Y1ocoo3dxEbdJP2WET0zQUeb8S9Cmd7sub7mdQUwzEVCv5u1sb9CKTWUOHD7IZ8wR6r29n0kM4jN1ohrj5pqB328eJf04N1IFBPC_PdyNEXCZFBQ049FruDB8jG6M/s1600/DSCN0631.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy85DBwzIoQpPao4Y1ocoo3dxEbdJP2WET0zQUeb8S9Cmd7sub7mdQUwzEVCv5u1sb9CKTWUOHD7IZ8wR6r29n0kM4jN1ohrj5pqB328eJf04N1IFBPC_PdyNEXCZFBQ049FruDB8jG6M/s400/DSCN0631.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589887841152560882" /></a><b>6. </b>Brush with egg white. You can leave it as is or if you are feeling fancy....</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSxF-i0r9KGZh7vGoxESZkIV2PuY4dp229z23HlUWLVM8dSEIlVRPypJzkSxX409h7c5kSlH7zhOEQvyrpbNmunmfePunS7m4fn7jV5zYzqyGeJfUfPhrZjsL73DVjMdnxW1Ik5NJSQU/s1600/DSCN0633.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSxF-i0r9KGZh7vGoxESZkIV2PuY4dp229z23HlUWLVM8dSEIlVRPypJzkSxX409h7c5kSlH7zhOEQvyrpbNmunmfePunS7m4fn7jV5zYzqyGeJfUfPhrZjsL73DVjMdnxW1Ik5NJSQU/s400/DSCN0633.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589886235708655570" /></a>you can use some of the extra dough to make leaves and a stem. The egg white will act as glue to hold them on for you.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKo1xicK3nbQ4GbgfucU_2caCcGVgs7Q9GKkyaortaPJiMME26Z7LmAA0SnIhKRosHDRoxNF_RY2_UC57gqdTf2GC7Xw6bmPmtrCwsq5DHTPT5OCcWtGAVL2gpCPi0TZPx9uZPuvPedU0/s1600/DSCN0639.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKo1xicK3nbQ4GbgfucU_2caCcGVgs7Q9GKkyaortaPJiMME26Z7LmAA0SnIhKRosHDRoxNF_RY2_UC57gqdTf2GC7Xw6bmPmtrCwsq5DHTPT5OCcWtGAVL2gpCPi0TZPx9uZPuvPedU0/s400/DSCN0639.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589886238879322402" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Place Apple Dumplings in a baking dish, where they will have space, you don't want them touching.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoH2rPiq57p8kF_BfUeUlPDmpX6pWz8Gs-yAnX47YUhjaQU5KAzbyzGMa8lZuzgSvAMGX5LZXSB20Cl1ZK9kJk0FTpmQ99dvihqciJq0EWzXUVEpPK0k87yQGUJX2jIP2bWd5qWuX23oo/s1600/DSCN0643.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoH2rPiq57p8kF_BfUeUlPDmpX6pWz8Gs-yAnX47YUhjaQU5KAzbyzGMa8lZuzgSvAMGX5LZXSB20Cl1ZK9kJk0FTpmQ99dvihqciJq0EWzXUVEpPK0k87yQGUJX2jIP2bWd5qWuX23oo/s400/DSCN0643.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589886234675848690" /></a>7. Now take the Brown Sugar Syrup and pour it all over the Dumplings. Lucky Dumplins' I would love to take a bath in this stuff!</div><div><br /></div><div>Pop in 375 degree preheated oven for 35-40 minutes!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXI6JzBmcC1cEpwHr2gglfLy1rwKEBA-MNtlwreax6zWLol3osHdG3wr67fs3fMw-BU1AUIVmwOdzx_uZxLyNZq-ir_e6YNfS6X-l9E8vQciou5MclXZjS2cta_NH1n0CwtwdlaUNxDM/s1600/DSCN0657.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXI6JzBmcC1cEpwHr2gglfLy1rwKEBA-MNtlwreax6zWLol3osHdG3wr67fs3fMw-BU1AUIVmwOdzx_uZxLyNZq-ir_e6YNfS6X-l9E8vQciou5MclXZjS2cta_NH1n0CwtwdlaUNxDM/s400/DSCN0657.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589886224407993938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Apple Dumplings</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zSbWOYwubG4S7SZmUIK7biTfLG63AUJmShN1Y1n7kGM/edit?hl=en&authkey=CI-Y9skE">Printable recipe</a> </i>Makes 6.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 cups Brown Sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 cups Water</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 stick Butter</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TwVMzFWb2jnbSiELY0CxPaDXYgmmjbeFRoaqZh1QeD8/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNjFrPsL">1 recipe Pie Crust</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">6 medium baking Apples, peeled and cored. Jonathans are what I prefer.</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 tablespoons Butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">6 tablespoons Brown Sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cinnamon for sprinkling</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 egg white </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These also freeze well. You can freeze them together or individually in mini deep dish pie pans, from freezer to oven add 15-20 minutes baking time for frozen dumplings. I <i>should </i>probably make my dad some for his freezer. That would be a what a good daughter would do. A daughter with a guilty conscience. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;"><i>Do you call these Apple Dumplings? Or do you have another name for them in your neck of the woods? </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What ever you call them, in the words of my father they are.....</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENyuq3EP-JlnHA6U-r1ZvskZzEmHDDvckJWe8ZneWqBtkvZkqSfi8pVFFcpCJYDvD5F-ZAN8_cBGkxdCRdbNAFzZZoA0-poRa_-eftVE6t83gq0FGL3lVQxYdq_TuuEPjr8Xb6eVaq80/s1600/DSCN0669.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENyuq3EP-JlnHA6U-r1ZvskZzEmHDDvckJWe8ZneWqBtkvZkqSfi8pVFFcpCJYDvD5F-ZAN8_cBGkxdCRdbNAFzZZoA0-poRa_-eftVE6t83gq0FGL3lVQxYdq_TuuEPjr8Xb6eVaq80/s400/DSCN0669.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589886218432231250" /></a><br /></div><div><b>ScrumpDILLYicious!</b><br /><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/OUAB/sheilasigcopy.png" /></p></div></div></div>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224561053099083447noreply@blogger.com15