tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34233199310357737622024-02-22T22:44:52.738-08:00The Sweet & Simple SistersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423319931035773762.post-67875821951733461512013-01-23T20:49:00.002-08:002013-01-23T20:49:28.587-08:00Simple Lasagna<div style="text-align: center;">
Lasagna is one of my favorite dishes that I make a few times throughout the year when I have the time. </div>
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It's one of those dishes that can warm up a cold house during the winter months.</div>
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1 - box of lasagna noodles</div>
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3 - jars of spaghetti sauce</div>
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3 cups - shredded mozzarella cheese</div>
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1 pkg of Italian sausage or ground hamburger</div>
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1 - 18 oz container of ricotta cheese or cottage cheese</div>
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1 - egg</div>
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1 - tablespoon of dry parsley</div>
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1 - teaspoon of nutmeg</div>
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In a medium bowl mix together ricotta cheese, egg, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, dry parsley and nutmeg.</div>
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In a cooking pan lightly brown sliced sausage on both sides and add to spaghetti sauce.</div>
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In greased glass pan spread 2 1/2 cups of sauce on the bottom of pan. </div>
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lay down noodles to cover first layer and spread with half the ricotta mixture. </div>
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Sprinkle with shredded cheese and spread with two cups of sauce and sausage.</div>
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Repeat one more time to complete lasagna. </div>
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Cover with foil and place in pre-heated oven at 350</div>
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Cook for one hour or until the noodles are tender. </div>
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When fully cooked remove foil sprinkle with the remainder of cheese and cook for 15 minutes for cheese to melt.</div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">11/2 cups - all-purpose flour</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1/4 tsp. - salt</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1/2 cup - sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1/3 - butter soften</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1 - egg</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">3 tbs - melted butter</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1 cup - semisweet chocolate chips</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1 cup - chopped walnuts</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1/2 cup - dried cranberries</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">raspberry spread</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">In a bowl combine flour and salt and set aside. In another bowl beat together sugar and butter on medium speed until fluffy now include egg until blended. Slowly add flour mixture until dough is firm. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Cut dough in half and roll out into two rectangle shapes. It is easier if you roll between wax paper.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">For the inside mix together sugar, melted butter, chocolate chips, walnuts and cranberries. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;"> Before sprinkling the mixture over top of dough, spread raspberry preserved spread or jam, then top with mixture.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Very carefully roll starting from the ends with wax paper to make a round pinwheel. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Cut a few inches apart and place on a greased cookie sheet. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Bake for 10 to 14 mins at 350.</span></div>
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The recipe is so easy that you don't have to do much to put it together. </div>
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1- 4 oz package of pumpkin Jello pudding</div>
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one hint: line the cookie sheet with wax paper and spray with non-stick spray. </div>
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Mix together 2 cups of milk with the 4 oz pumpkin jello package. </div>
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Add the box of spice cake mix until well blended.</div>
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Pour the batter mixture on the pan and spread out evenly.</div>
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Place in oven at 350 and bake for 20-30 minutes until it is lightly brown or a tooth pick comes out clean.</div>
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Spread on frosting after the cake is completely cooled and cut into square.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423319931035773762.post-19561999660483780832012-09-28T21:51:00.001-07:002012-09-28T21:51:53.185-07:00Doing Disneyland With Fibromyalgia or Chronic PainYes, it is possible for one not to want to do Disneyland when they have a chronic illness and even cringe at the thought of pain they might suffer during that visit. But I am here to tell you that it is okay. Since the time my daughter was born, I knew that one day I would have to visit that magic kingdom all kids love. I'd hope later then sooner in my mind.<br />
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As the years went on my daughter choose a big birthday party instead of Disneyland. Until this year, even I myself felt a little bad that we did not take her sooner then her 8th birthday. But with that in mind I would like to share my experience and helpful hints that might ease the anxiety and thoughts of pain before your visit.<br />
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I started planning this trip a few months back before her birthday, so I could look at the best options and cost for our family. We decided since it was her 8th birthday and first time visit. We would make it a family vacation for a few days. Our choice was to go through Southern California AAA travel agency. We are members and they have good discounts on hotels and tickets. Plus if you book months in advance you can make payment installments and have the trip paid in full before the time comes. Our package included 4 days/3 nights stay and two day hopper passes for each person in our party. After looking at all the hotels and weighing the pros's and con's we picked California Grand Hotel, which is on the property of California Adventure theme park. Yes, it is on the pricey side, but with their own entrance access from the hotel to California Adventure and easy access to downtown Disney that is closer to the parks made it a good fit. Not to mention when you are tired you can retreat back to your room to rest. I also requested for a room close to the elevator. Since they only have three in the hotel of the 600 guest rooms making some rooms a far hike. Below are pics of the hotel and room for ideas on how it looks.<br />
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With the hotel booked and out of the way, I was able to focus on how I would manage my fatigue and pain during this trip. What came up was I needed a plan that would help me to enjoy this time with my family without worrying about my illness. So my solution was to rent a mobile scooter for the day well at the theme parks. When I looked into the cost for a one day rental through Disneyland parks it was $50.00 to rent plus $20.00 for deposit that you would get back at the end of your visit making it a total of $70.00. Keep in mind you could not use these mobile scooters outside of the parks. With a help of a friend I was referred to Deckert Surgical supply. Their rentals were $40.00 a day and they delivered the scooter to your hotel at no extra cost or security deposit. We went with Deckert I was very pleased with there service and they delivered the scooter whatever time I needed it and picked it back up the next day. Let me tell you at first I worried what other people might think since I look perfectly healthy on the outside. But I was glad I rented it, because at the end of the day my body was thanking me for not over doing it.<br />
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I also planned on what I might bring in case I needed extra care during the trip. I packed instant ice packs, pain meds, comfy clothes and shoes. Since we were splurging on hotel and mobile scooter rental we had to look at cutting cost when it came to extra spending money. The hotel rooms came with little mini refrigerators. One of our cost cutting was food, I packed items like cereal, bananas, grapes, Horizon 1% milk boxes that didn't need to be refrigerated, peanut butter, bread, juices, water and tons of snacks that would last those few days we where their. I even made sandwiches ahead of time packed in the cooler for the drive so we would not have to stop for lunch. Each day we would take snacks and water into the parks with us in a backpack. The supplies came in handy and kept our food expense cost down when we were not eating out.</div>
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I think what helped the most during this trip was not sweating the small stuff. It is a vacation and it does not matter what time you get out the door or when you'll do lunch or dinner. We played everything by ear when it came to having fun. When we got burnt out at the parks we headed back to the room for some much needed R&R by hanging out at the pool area and grounds. It also helps to be honest with the ones you are traveling with to let them know in advance, if I am not doing to well during our stay please don't take it personal when I want to take a break and rest. Me and my spouse got great quality time with our daughter when the other needed a break. Which helped to keep us both happy. I have to say in the end this trip ended up being the best trips I ever took to Disneyland in my life.</div>
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Traveling alone can make a person stressed and having a chronic illness adds pressure. So keep in mind think happy thoughts and meditate on what helps you get through the day. Everything does not have to be prefect and enjoy the time you have. For me it was getting up early and having quite time to pray before my family woke up. Giving me extra peace and calmness to help me focus on the day ahead. I write this to inspire others with chronic pain or illness that it is possible to overcome the impossible when it comes to travel. Life is to short not to enjoy it and take chances even when you don't feel you can do it.</div>
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All my life I have lived in <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">"Sunny San Diego"</span></b> home to many great historic sites and sports. </div>
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With so much to do, you can never get bored here!</div>
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Summer always gives us a great opportunity to explore and enjoy what this city has to offer.</div>
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From the restaurant's, farmers markets, to just plan out door fun you have a lot to choose from.</div>
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Follow along as I share some of our favorite spots.</div>
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First on the list historic <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Balboa Park</span></b>, this ones our favorite places to check out on Sunday's after church. </div>
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One of the coolest things we like to do is head over to Whole foods to pick up sandwich's before we get to the park. </div>
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The Island has great things to see and good food choices for a romantic evening.</div>
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The <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">hotel Del</span></b> is a must for all that visit San Diego it sits right on the beach with cute little shops and restaurant's with in the hotel. We like to visit <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Spreckels Sweets & Treats</span></b> known as the candy shop.</div>
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My favorite item there is the dark sea salt chocolate, yes I do have to say it's good.</div>
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Our final adventure is <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Liberty Station</span></b> located in the heart of <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Point Loma</span></b>. </div>
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Planning my Brother's "50th" old school party was one of the funniest parties I got to work on in awhile.</div>
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The invites is what set the tone for this party, being that he was turning "50" he wanted to incorporate his favorite thing music. I purchased postcard invites through vista print on-line, which they make it easy to upload graphics and design what you want. Vista print has great sales you just have to look for them. These invites cost around $40.00 dollars, which included return envelopes and RSVP cards that I also made. </div>
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The centerpieces where made with styrofoam rounds, black & gold tissue paper, pre-cut music notes and glitter. I also hand made the little records in the middle with black and gold paper using a gold paint pin to write. The Reserved table signs where left over invites.</div>
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This cute sign I purchased at Party City for $9.99. They now sell different style of signs with lettering included.</div>
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Keeping it simple over the cake table I used music notes and crepe paper streamers.</div>
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Now for the fun part, photo booths is the new rave for parties and weddings. They can be very costly if you have a company come in for the night.<i> </i>To bring some fun to the party I decided to create a photo back ground like the ones you might see back in the day when you where in high school. By making a balloon arch over the top and using a tall cardboard back drop covered with black paper and white table clothes for curtains. My brother had an old collection of LP covers from the late 70's & 80's that we used. </div>
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All I have to say is thank goodness for my mom and sister who are the top baker's in the family. Displayed above was my pineapple delight, cherry cola & lemon drops cupcakes. </div>
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Which I will be posting recipes for on another post.</div>
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Summer is here and it's the best time of the year to firer up that grill. </div>
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One of our favorite events is "4th of July" and each year we host a small get together with family.</div>
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To motivate those that like to make a special party to remember without the hard work and cost. </div>
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I have complied past, present and future party ideas for you.<br />
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Now a days its the cost of living that is effecting us the most when it comes to spending money.</div>
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When I am out and about I keep my eye out for things that will fit in my budget when it comes to parties.</div>
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I have a rule of thumb if you are hosting an event like backyard BBQ's, 4th of July or any other holiday. </div>
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You should not be in charge of all the work or cost. </div>
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Example: I will normally provide the meat, drinks and paper products and ask my guest if they would kindly bring a side dish, condiments or dessert to share. </div>
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Most of the time they are more willing to help out.</div>
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With that in mind lets get this party started!</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Ideas on food are to keep it simple, so you are able to enjoy your guest.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Here are some suggestions:</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Host a build your own "Hot Dog Bar" it would not be 4th of July without hot dogs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Grill hot dogs, hot links, or even polish sausages. Buy different assorted hot dog buns and use assorted toppings like relish, onions, jalapenos, shredded cheese, chili beans, bacon, tomatoes, the toppings are endless once you get to thinking what your crowd likes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">If you are a meat eater and having a very small group why not try cooking a tri-tip on the grill for tortas. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> We love Morton's tri-tip from Costco. I put that bad boy on the grill about half hour before the guest arrive so I can let it simmer in a pan on the top level of the grill once I have seared both sides. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">We serve it up with torta bread, you can use hamburger buns or any other roll if you like or tortillas. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Grill a few veggies, add some salsa on the side and call it a day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Feeding a large crowd try cooking up chicken or a meat that will shred in a crockpot to make bbq sandwiches. It goes a long way and I find in the past that the cost is not that expensive. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I don't make any special sauce I just add a good quality bbq sauce from the store. Add the sauce once it starts cooking and buy an extra bottle to place out on the table for guest during serving time. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Make a coleslaw or grill onions and you are ready to go.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I don't know about you but I find more soda cans and water bottles get wasted at parties. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I have started using beverage dispenser for all drinks at my parties. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Our guest favorite drinks at this time is cherry limeade, which I purchase at walmart for only .89 cent. I buy a few bottles. Use a beverage dispenser for water with fresh cut cucumbers or lemon slices. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I have also found that people love lemonade on a hot day. If you have to have soda I suggest liters, place a few out with the other items mention.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Shop the dollar sections at target, dollar tree or walmart that carry specilty items at low cost during the holidays. Use old items with new for keeping cost down or borrow friends items to dress up your tables.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This mason jar came in handy and everything in it was under a dollar.</td></tr>
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The next recipe in the "Summer Series" is inspired by an upcoming party that I will be baking for.</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">3 - medium ripe bananas</span></div>
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After following directions on cake box add the bananas cut up in square pieces to the mix and toasted chopped walnuts. <br />
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Using a 1/3 cup measure fill liners with the batter.<br />
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Place in oven for 18-24 mins depending how long your oven cooks or until you can insert a toothpick clean.<br />
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Will the cupcakes are in the oven put together frosting.<br />
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I normally use a 4 oz packet of pudding for any frosting, but they only come in 5 1/2 oz packages for banana flavor. Pour only about half the pudding into the whip cream and mix together. You can use your beater but I suggest on the lowest speed. The whip cream and pudding will become thick so don't get worried. Set aside in the fridge until cupcakes are ready.<br />
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This is one easy recipe with a few ingredients I think you will enjoy for breakfast or as a snack.</div>
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1 - cup of fresh strawberries</div>
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On a non-stick cookie sheet layer croissants slightly one on top of the other with the point part facing down.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by today & let me know how it turned out if you try it.</div>
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The last few weeks have been a busy one my friends. </div>
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I just finished up with my niece's college graduation party that came out fantastic. </div>
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I made pom poms to hang from the patio, graduation hat inserts for the flowers, a candy bar and 100 cookies. </div>
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I was thankful I did not have to do all the work. </div>
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Here's a peek of the pictures from the party. </div>
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The only regret was I wasn't able to get more pictures for this post. </div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;">Please note this beautiful sign was made by a good friend who is very talented.</span></div>
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Over the next few weeks I will be working on some great projects and ideas for 4th of July, a 50th birthday party, kids party ideas and even adding a weekly post on experiments of summer cooking with the kids. </div>
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I even want to start a linking up party on Thursday's for summer recipe ideas on new simple meals or a blast from the past with a twist. </div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">Please leave a comment and let me know if your interested in the Thursday recipe party! Have a great week. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423319931035773762.post-70263321247488480312012-05-21T20:42:00.000-07:002012-05-21T20:42:49.508-07:00Inspiration Candle Holder<div style="text-align: center;">
I was inspired this Mother's day to make something special for the ones I love by a gift I received from my daughters teacher. </div>
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It was a beautiful candle holder out of a mason jar.</div>
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Clear plain mason jars - (Walmart 12 dozen for around $6.00)</div>
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Rope twine - (that can be purchase at a craft or fabric store)</div>
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Sand or rocks (Walmart in candle section non-flammable only)</div>
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Before starting I rinsed and wiped down each mason jar.</div>
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With glue gun very carefully wrap rope around the rim of the jar until you run out of space.</div>
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Once glued together, place a rhinestone jewel in middle.</div>
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Due to the fact that you are writing on the glass and the paint is wet. </div>
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Hold jar by the bottom or top of the rim for best results and go in a circular motion when writing. </div>
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It was a special verse that was written for my sisters by me.</div>
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Sister,</div>
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You are a kind, compassionate, loving, wife, mother, friend and teacher.</div>
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Who is blessed by her gifts of mercy, grace and love.</div>
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You are a victorious, Proverbs 31 women with a heart of gold. -RC</div>
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I've been one busy mama this past week. All due to "Teacher Appreciation Week". </div>
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This is the only time of the year you can let your teacher know how special she or he is.</div>
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After looking at pinterest, I was inspired by the things I saw and decided to try out a few myself.</div>
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First up I wanted to surprise all the teachers in the school with a special door sign.</div>
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Only a few supplies needed for this easy no cost project as you can see below.</div>
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For my daughter's teacher and aide, I wanted to give a small token of appreciation each day.</div>
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This is just a few items that I sent and they where all under a buck. </div>
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By using, ribbon, stickers, and scraping materials around the house for dressing up little things like post its, gum and paper clips saved me money.</div>
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The next items that I did were for the final gifts to teachers and staff at the school.</div>
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Dress up a clip board with scrape book materials, stickers, and bling. </div>
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I purchased inexpensive colored picture frames at walmart and seashells.</div>
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I like to call this one art bling!</div>
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You need a canvas, acrylic paint your choice of color, colored jewels, tacky glue and permanent paint pen.</div>
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I had my daughter do the painting.</div>
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I printed a free one from the Internet.</div>
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We recently celebrated my daughter's first holy communion.</div>
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My mission was to host a small get together for 20 on a budget.</div>
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The first on the list was invites. I picked these cute invites up at target on clearance for $13.99. </div>
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I wanted to keep decorations to a minimum this time around. I decided to make flower pom poms with white sparkle tissue paper I picked up at party city for $1.99. I only used one package and pink curling ribbon for tying together. I used tape to tack each flower on the back to the wall to shape the cross.</div>
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Sticking to the white and pink theme. I found these cute pails at the dollar tree and flowers. </div>
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They where in the wedding section and came with three buckets, thank you cards and ribbon. </div>
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I picked up jewels, flowers and chocolate wrap candy for the inside. </div>
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I hot glued the white flowers around the rim half ways and made a cross out of jewels on the front.</div>
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I used pink tulle for the stuffer inside to hold up the candies and wrapped with clear baggies.</div>
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To help cut down on cost. I made cupcakes instead of buying a fancy cake and shaped them into a cross adding a personal touch with candy pearls, flowers, and cross.</div>
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But we were given a nice surprise from my mom. She made my little angel a cute doll cake. </div>
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I also made brownie cake pops (which you can find on an older post on how to make easy and cheap.), dipped chocolate strawberries and stuff to make ice cream sundaes.</div>
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As for food I made it easy by making meat trays for sandwiches with chips and my family pitched in with making side dishes. The day turn out to be one of the best get togethers with my family and friends.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Things you will need. Bright colored felt, hair clips or pin backers, ribbon, jewels and stretchy headbands. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Plus a glue gun or no sew glue. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Just to let you know I was able to purchase alot of my supplies for under a $1.00 at places like walmart, dollor store and target.</span></td></tr>
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Wanting to make this simple I purchased a jar of nutella and a package of Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix.<br />
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</div><div align="center">Follow directions on the sugar cookie package. I do suggest though that you cut the butter down to 1/3 cup instead of the full 1/2 cup on the recipe. Due to the dough becoming to sticky and soft to work with. Add flour along the way to make stiff for rolling and cutting. It's time to assemble these easy cookies by rolling out the dough and cutting shapes. Using a square cookie cutter or round will do just fine. Make sure to cut even amount of squares. Spread 1 teaspoon of nutella on one and place another piece over to seal together. Gently press together around the edges to seal. They will come out looking like ravioli.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">For extra appeal I added melted chocolate on top after the cookies cooled. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">I have to say that these cookies turned out easy to make and tasted so good I couldn't just eat one. <br />
Let me know if you try them out and what you think.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423319931035773762.post-66586910279087759012012-03-01T20:43:00.000-08:002012-03-01T20:43:03.869-08:00Dassant "Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd" Recipe<div align="center">I have a friend that loves lemon anything, and is always looking for a new baking opportunity for me to try. </div><div align="center">She happen to come across a company that makes premium baking mixes that you can only buy on-line. </div><div align="center"> A few weeks ago a packaged arrived with six lemon cake boxes and straight out of the box I was handed a mix and a recipe to try from Dassant company.</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center">What I like about this cake mix and recipe that it was simple.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">1 box of Dassant lemon cake mix</div><div align="center">2 eggs</div><div align="center">1 cup milk</div><div align="center">1/2 cup vegetable oil</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Store bought lemon curd</div><div align="center">1 1/2 cups powdered sugar</div><div align="center">2 to 3 tablespoons of lemon juice</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">This recipe calls for a angel food cake pan, but I used a spring cake pan for the job.</div><div align="center">Spray pan or lightly grease the pan with oil and set aside.</div><div align="center">Preheat oven to 350 degrees</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Combine eggs, milk and vegetable oil and add cake mix gently beating until smooth. </div><div align="center">Pour batter into pan and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until done.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Once cake is cool spread lemon curd over the top of cake. </div><div align="center">In a bowl mix together powdered sugar with lemon juice with a hand held mixer on low.</div><div align="center">Drizzle over the cake with a spoon or fork.</div><div align="center"><br />
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My friend was very pleased with the outcome and is looking for a new recipe as we speak.</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center">All you need is ding dongs, marshallow hearts, gummy hearts, icing hearts, sprinkles, melting chocolate, and candy sticks.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I always like to make things easy by having all items unwrapped and ready to go. Start by melting chocolate in a sauce pan or microwave. The chocolate is the glue for this project. As you can see above push heart marshallow half way down and add chocolate on top. Next step is to add the ding dong and gummy heart. Which you can see below, now time to add a little chocolate to glue the sugar hearts and the sprinkles that are on the marshallow hearts.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wait until they dry before packaging in cello bags and ribbon. I made about 24 within 30 minutes and I loved the outcome in the end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next project on the list was candy cup treats for my co-workers. I was short on time and know I had items around the house that could be turned into a sweet treat for valentines day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">I had purchased bags of valentines candy before hand and needed a container to put them in. I happen to have these clear cups with lids on hand. I decided to make a candy cup stack with ribbon for extra cuteness. I used heart stickers to keep the ribbon in place on top and bottom. Just to let you know you can purchase these containers at walmart around $2.00 or $3.00 bucks.</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center">Check out these cute bags that I bought to put granola and coconut for my daughters class party.</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">For me the invitations is what sets the tone for the decor. I am into damask and filigree prints right now, so incorporating them into the party theme was a must. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Above I used an old push pin board to make a frame back ground for pictures. I hot glued black wide ribbon around the edges and printed damask paper off the internet for the back ground. Only costing me the cost of the ribbon at $1.99.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">For the decor we wrapped the poles with damask print long table clothes and tied with ribbon. We got the table clothes for a bargain at walmart only .99 cent. They were plastic, yes I said plastic. We also used a roll of white and black table clothes to drape under and around the patio area. With white lights and a disc ball for a extra flare. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423319931035773762.post-54615187254180100762012-01-19T21:19:00.000-08:002012-01-19T21:19:35.825-08:00Black & White 40th Birthday Invites<div style="text-align: center;">I am less then a week away from my big 40 black & white party. I still have so many things to do before the big event. But I wanted to give you a seek peek into the invites that were put together by me & my sister. The hunt was on for the perfect style and what I was trying to accomplish. Since I would be turning 40 I wanted to go with an elegant look. When working on invites I try looking at many places before I choose paper or cards to work with. I happen to find these ones in the clearance wedding section at a paper supply store for a complete set of 25 cards at the cost of $16.98.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">My vision was made of using ribbon, damask paper, sparkly 40's and jewels. The goal was to keep it simple, but still make a stand out card. My sister had the lovely job of cutting the forties with her cricket machine and adding the sparkle. Mine was to print the inside wording for the invites and assemble them together. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgHW_4Yr2Fz-J3TMJSQA7eUWuJskOxojhvtS-u6cY9niyn9Y-JAdUZGFo06LYi16Wv_FKcHBHovV-uuJKl3n2AqjCl84yrGN8OPlcwFeKzI16Mwg5tzs2nAxUzLg0Q1MLGWP5nCSHlu_R/s1600/IMG_1513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgHW_4Yr2Fz-J3TMJSQA7eUWuJskOxojhvtS-u6cY9niyn9Y-JAdUZGFo06LYi16Wv_FKcHBHovV-uuJKl3n2AqjCl84yrGN8OPlcwFeKzI16Mwg5tzs2nAxUzLg0Q1MLGWP5nCSHlu_R/s320/IMG_1513.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">For striping these babies I melted navy blue chocolate that I picked up from Standlee's on third in Chula Vista. I used a pipping bag to make the lines. You can also use specialty clear bottles that can be purchased at a candy or cake supply place for melted chocolate. Leaving you with this final product. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Please note that I made 96 brownie pops with this recipe.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> Up next is my 40th birthday party that I will be blogging ideas on the black & white affair that is coming up real soon. Keep a look out to see what I have to share on invites, decor, food, dessert and much more. </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Until then have fun making these babies they are a joy to eat.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423319931035773762.post-62270228155442889852011-12-31T19:05:00.000-08:002011-12-31T19:16:36.363-08:00Easy TamalesI decided to end the year with tamales. In our family it's not Christmas without them. My daughter talked me into making them for New Year's Eve. If you have had tamales before, you know that its a lot of hard work just for one person let alone an army to make. But I was able to cut down on time and make them without all the hassle. Let's start with what you need. Every town has a little grocery store that sells tamale masa already prepared. The store I went to had the masa out in the bakery section pre-packaged. They make there masa fresh each day. I purchased 7 pounds ready made masa that all you had to do was spread. You also have to make sure to pick up hojas translation (corn husks). When I pick mine out at the store I look for big and clean. Because you need to wash and soak them and you want to make sure there big enough to fold easy. As for fillings this year I made meat, chicken with potato/carrots and cheese ones. For the chili sauce I have a great recipe that I am posting below.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4RI2bFmaRCmgtVdj920ER7JL-GAeugpbTOnbGOzxditfShuguE8_i_5tUwfQXUfIzW3LGh6JgMnsk9EH7aZQ5m_0tquFFW4jFIIO_OIl8YLTVMa862q-X-SuZAjEnArOG4rmJ5qbP30i/s1600/0_IMAGE_427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4RI2bFmaRCmgtVdj920ER7JL-GAeugpbTOnbGOzxditfShuguE8_i_5tUwfQXUfIzW3LGh6JgMnsk9EH7aZQ5m_0tquFFW4jFIIO_OIl8YLTVMa862q-X-SuZAjEnArOG4rmJ5qbP30i/s320/0_IMAGE_427.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First things first make sure to have everything ready before you start a spreading. I like to clean and soak my corn husks for about an hour while I am preparing the meat and sauce. As for the short cut I bought a roast chicken at the grocery store. Yes it cuts time on cooking the chicken and shredding it. I also cooked a chuck roast for the meat with garlic, pepper, salt and a few bay leaves for a few hours, until the meat was falling apart. I cut up same potatoes and carrots to add to the chicken tamales. This is what you will need for the sauce:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 Tbsp. cooking oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup of flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 Tbsp. California chili powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 Tbsp. New Mexico chili powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 cups of Chicken broth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">salt, pepper, & garlic salt for taste.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heat the 6 Tbsp. of oil over medium heat, when its hot add the flour a little at a time mixing it with a wire whisk or fork to make smooth. You only need to brown it not over cook the two. Before you start you want to mix the 4 cups of chicken broth warmed up with the chili powders so it is combined like liquid. Pour the chicken broth and chili powder into the flour mixture a little at a time and whisk as you go so you don't get lumpy sauce. Once it is all together add the salt, pepper and garlic salt and let seamier<span style="background-color: white;"> together until bubbly then turn off. I like to add a little of the sauce to the masa after it has cooled to give it taste. Make sure to add your chicken or beef to the sauce.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q7WvSDw4278suM4_LCnt1EROnyHct7ORxrrv-pQPhZ732kt5HfWnSoG5HRfH79v0XjPgomHgBqsYc_tUd8mLNSD3SlzHyhSM8NcYKgzKqZsdHg58-XtoIUWc5-ctb0WDm4cWLEBkdNVm/s1600/0_IMAGE_428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q7WvSDw4278suM4_LCnt1EROnyHct7ORxrrv-pQPhZ732kt5HfWnSoG5HRfH79v0XjPgomHgBqsYc_tUd8mLNSD3SlzHyhSM8NcYKgzKqZsdHg58-XtoIUWc5-ctb0WDm4cWLEBkdNVm/s320/0_IMAGE_428.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dry the corn husk completely before spreading the masa on them. You want to use the smooth side up for spreading. I like to use a knife instead of a spoon I find it easier. As you can see above <span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;">evenly coat the corn husk.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJp1IyM7_p8L0aRIOUYz7AVyE3IcuNG95qPbEtNv4dZQRW8zXemZkKceNIyUsrXpEVtxO4FkfyAZcO3Y_t5CMQ-3fD3W2kfxcJw-fqufdQjUuHjQgCPc8pn8-Nrii5NT2ikSV7qAUz45f/s1600/0_IMAGE_430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJp1IyM7_p8L0aRIOUYz7AVyE3IcuNG95qPbEtNv4dZQRW8zXemZkKceNIyUsrXpEVtxO4FkfyAZcO3Y_t5CMQ-3fD3W2kfxcJw-fqufdQjUuHjQgCPc8pn8-Nrii5NT2ikSV7qAUz45f/s320/0_IMAGE_430.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time to fill in the center with what you want. Chicken and sauce is what I was doing for these ones. Not to much or your tamales will over flow when cooking and not stay together. I say about a spoonful in the middle center part is good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_PEnCrzQX7nFZkwaMaIlZq8qk_M7r2gVVUuHiIjZjKSd7KRRZ7lWTzK5a1zM6LMXO9hYR9sHKx3SMehlxZe5ed7Yig_Q9fPxFZcmwrmZ_JRVMMMXSvl4o4zoWC8g3YTgacJ8VFg7Vuth/s1600/0_IMAGE_432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_PEnCrzQX7nFZkwaMaIlZq8qk_M7r2gVVUuHiIjZjKSd7KRRZ7lWTzK5a1zM6LMXO9hYR9sHKx3SMehlxZe5ed7Yig_Q9fPxFZcmwrmZ_JRVMMMXSvl4o4zoWC8g3YTgacJ8VFg7Vuth/s320/0_IMAGE_432.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's folding time, one side first and then the other side. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCz1zvjgJb6I8plIcCEav3FC7JBXxJz_Ej7G274q66yUmoFPArwP2mcDvJR9N0aLL0hsaTBwN9-81-g_XiDSUWXHo-QkMpp2ESyL8a_fBAp4GM3VGt3zJKBNZIIy3B_oKlBuR-VYp63FqA/s1600/0_IMAGE_433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCz1zvjgJb6I8plIcCEav3FC7JBXxJz_Ej7G274q66yUmoFPArwP2mcDvJR9N0aLL0hsaTBwN9-81-g_XiDSUWXHo-QkMpp2ESyL8a_fBAp4GM3VGt3zJKBNZIIy3B_oKlBuR-VYp63FqA/s320/0_IMAGE_433.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last part is to fold the tail end up. <span style="background-color: white;">Just a hint before cooking that my mother taught me to put them in the freezer on a cookie sheet for </span><span style="background-color: white;">about 15 minutes to help bind them together for cooking.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know that most of us might not have a tamale pot handy, but that's okay. I use a spaghetti pot, that I line the bottom with extra wet corn husk that I did not use. place a soup bowl that is made out of glass upside down in the center of the pot. Fill the pot with about two cups of water and while you are cooking you will want to add more water if it evaporates. Stack the tamales in a circle <span style="background-color: white;">around the bowl until they are standing up in a tight circle. Place a clean wet dish towel or rag over the top of the tamales and cover with a lid. Start off cooking them on medium high until you hear the water boil, then place the setting to low. Normally tamales can take up to 1 1/2 hrs to 2 hrs depending on how many you have in the pot. While cooking check on them about every 30 minutes to make sure the water is not low. Once you get close to 1 1/2 hrs take one out of the pot and place on a plate to see if they are cooked or need more cooking. How you know if they are cooked the masa will not look wet. Once they are cooked you will want them to cool down for storing. You can store them by placing into Ziploc baggies. You can keep them in the refrigerator up to 4 days or place in the freezer which will last you for months. Either way you can enjoy these great tamales.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423319931035773762.post-33022303046421082472011-12-16T21:57:00.000-08:002011-12-17T11:38:56.714-08:00Sugar Cookies & More!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Tis the Season to get baking! I like to say during the month of December. Christmas cookies are my favorite thing to make this time of the year plus special goodies to give to friends. As you can see I have started, my goal each year is to make 12 different type of cookies. Because I bake that much I make some from scratch and others right out of the Betty Crocker package. Yes I am not afraid to say it. Because I add a personal touch when I do. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIApnaipwFh5tRieFSUf831G88gfyHs5CejNXvVINoxxHW94uh2bQGSic-MBRyao5RPRZdeYeRU3KLoE7OP5ZC5VoxJOBWZFXosa0cJaMRVEJodNcCqNHEbYk7rz-w-YB5GD__9ydQAYo/s1600/IMG_1381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIApnaipwFh5tRieFSUf831G88gfyHs5CejNXvVINoxxHW94uh2bQGSic-MBRyao5RPRZdeYeRU3KLoE7OP5ZC5VoxJOBWZFXosa0cJaMRVEJodNcCqNHEbYk7rz-w-YB5GD__9ydQAYo/s320/IMG_1381.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see sugar cookies & gingerbread was on my list. I made these cute cookies for my daughters class Christmas party.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started by gluing a dowel to the the back of a Christmas tree yarn ornament. Once it was in place I glued on ribbon to the tree for extra color. After that I glued the finished piece into the center of the pale. Adding tissue paper to the bottom to hold it in place and put silver ornament balls on top. This project took less them 30 mins. This is what the finish center piece looked like once put together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">Only a few things needed for this Christmas tree picture/card holder. Foam trees, magnetic clips, ribbon, glitter, jewels and glue gun. First you want to glue together all the trees on a long piece of ribbon. Besides placing ribbon and jewels on the trees I wanted my tree picture/card holder to have the word peace spelled out. I used glue to write each letter and gold glitter over it. I then placed on all ribbons and jewels for a festive look and last but not least added the magnetic clips on the back with a glue gun. Make sure to hide the clips so no one can see them. You also would like to attach a ribbon in a loop on the back to hold or pin on to the fireplace, wall or door for hanging. This is what it looks like after it is completed.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">The house on top was the first attempt me and my daughter made in 2006. It was a family effort my in-laws and us made it on Christmas Eve as a fun project for the kids.</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center">This years 2011 house is up and running we are going with a red and green theme this year as you can see. I was very proud of my daugther's candy design. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">So if you are not the baking type, but would love to make a gingerbread house go out and purchase a kit and use your imagination to bring it to life. This is one project that I enjoy each year and by looking back at the pictures I can see we have improved. Now if I can only master a two story gingy house.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Keep following because I have great Christmas projects and some Christmas cookie baking you don't want to miss. Until next time keep it simple!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423319931035773762.post-17655453591269132482011-12-01T21:10:00.000-08:002011-12-01T21:10:57.098-08:00Heart Felt Christmas Gift IdeasThere is only 25 days left until Christmas Eve! If you haven't started shopping yet you might want to think of a meaningful gift to give. Believe it or not when you put thought into a gift that comes from the heart. They become the best gifts without much cost to your wallet.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few years ago I made a special video of past Christmas pictures combine with music for my mom and dad. I also added a calendar with pictures of all our family members in the month of their birthday for them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another year I made my mom a photograph scrapbook on line of all of her grandchildren and great grand children. It came with a hard cover and captures on each page, just like a story book. Of course it brought tears to her eyes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> When shopping for small gifts for family members or friends you can always find bargains and great ideas if you think ahead of time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to give nice hand soaps from one of my favorite stores that sales body stuff. This time of year they have great sales like 4 for $10. I wrap each bottle in a cute Christmas bag or even colorful tissue paper with a nice ribbon & tag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dollar stores have great packing for small items and sometimes you can find cute items to give away for co-workers. I like to shop for ornaments that I can write on like name and year. To make it special add candy and homemade cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can even come up with a new tradition. Each year I buy my mother-in-law a new Christmas bell to go with her gift. I have been doing this for over 12 years. Note she likes to collect small figure items and bells.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my daughter we buy a new ornament every year together. This year we already picked one up at a craft show that was way to cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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