tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832694837752714132024-03-15T18:09:56.288-07:00Will Work for Cupcakes Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-87619113257123913452014-04-10T11:15:00.001-07:002014-04-10T11:30:52.505-07:00Plastic Egg Makover <br />
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Easter is just around the corner so there is no better time to pull out those plastic eggs & give them a nice little makeover. I have two decor items in my house I've been wanting some faux eggs to place in. One is a basket in my kitchen the other is this adorable little nest I found at an antique store. That same amazing antique store was selling faux eggs but were $3 each! Ouch no thanks! Maybe one for that price isn't tooooo bad but to fill the basket would have been a little ridiculous. So, I pulled my crafty self together and found an alternative...one bag of plastic eggs from the dollar store & some paint ... score! I made about 12 eggs for around $2, now that's what I'm talking about!<br />
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*Plastic Eggs<br />
*Old Toothbrush<br />
*Paint - I used 3 different neutral colors but you can do any color you want (robin blue would be adorable! )<br />
* Dark Brown Paint<br />
*Extreme Glitter Paint<br />
*Super Glue (If needed)<br />
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Glue the plastic eggs pieces together so they don't pop open. Be careful if you decide to use hot-glue as it can leave "bulges" on the outside of the egg) (My eggs already stuck together pretty firmly so I actually skipped this step. Feel free to skip this unless you feel your eggs pop open a little too easy)<br />
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Cover the egg in "globs" of extreme glitter paint. It doesn't matter what color because it willbe completely covered up with paint. Make sure to make a nice glob around the crease of the egg to help hide it. This step helps to add a realistic texture for your egg as well as help the paint layer stick.<br />
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After the glitter paint is completely dry paint with your preferred color of paint. I had to do two layers in order to achieve the look I wanted.<br />
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Prepare for messy fun!! Set up a cardboard box (I cut out a side to have more "space" but you can just "lean" over the box) Make sure your paint is fully dried. Add a little water to the dark brown paint. Dip your toothbrush into that water/paint mixture and run your finger along the bristles of the toothbrush in order to sprinkle the eggs. It will not be perfect, have fun with the spots and unique "splashing" of each one...that's how it is in nature anyways right?! <br />
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Use these lovely eggs around the house & for cheery spring decor :) <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-77750731730188904792014-03-14T09:33:00.001-07:002014-03-14T10:23:24.083-07:00Catching up on my cookbook ChallengeWith the traveling and business the last couple of weeks I got a little behind on posting the recipes I've done. So to help me catch up I decided it wo<font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">uld help releave some stress to post a few together :) Who doesn't appreciate a shortcut here and there in life, right?! Before I left for my trip here are some fo the recipes I undertook with successful results: </font><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><b><u>Breakfast Pizza:</u></b></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">This was yummy, but since mornings are busy around here I pefer to spend time making food that saves for the rest of the week. Maybe I slipped up in how I stored this but it was not very good leftover. But for a one-time breakfast it was delicious! </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkO-KCH4Sinnlhvh2tVHDE29t4wUnrEZZ3j2-oHZcHWW_6V0HnW_nMF8FvrfuamMV0IkhtVtqrqx_Om236Xm93omSpkgQv61qO9gDahnUlkypZfFq1RKfiewECjwMFwJruu2uRGyGNR9e/s640/blogger-image-1326277925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkO-KCH4Sinnlhvh2tVHDE29t4wUnrEZZ3j2-oHZcHWW_6V0HnW_nMF8FvrfuamMV0IkhtVtqrqx_Om236Xm93omSpkgQv61qO9gDahnUlkypZfFq1RKfiewECjwMFwJruu2uRGyGNR9e/s640/blogger-image-1326277925.jpg"></a></div></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Recipe:</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/breakfast-pizza.html#!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Which included making the <b>Pizza Dough:</b></font></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Recipe: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/my-favorite-pizza/</span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><u><b>Restaurant-Style Salsa:</b></u></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Delicious and easy! I just threw it together in my blender and stored it in that same blender :) (not having a dishwasher makes you find lots of shortcuts) </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Recipe: </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/01/restaurant-style-salsa/</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><b><u>Tequila Lime Chicken:</u></b></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Yum! I do have to admit I had my husband help me because I don't like using our stovetop grill pan-thing. It fill the entire house with smoke. It takes a team, that's for sure! He cooks and I run around the house with a dish towel trying to keep that insanely ear-killing annoying fire alarm from going off. It's pretty ridiculous. Armed with fans and dish clothes we were able to make this recipe happen :) </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihM_7DIaRHvv7H26WhZknGmJF84zK_z45EynWt99vTbH-oZDWg6fKxO2RRDXX4T-EZZGrENiHL3KfU4BO_GV-b1RIK1RDIuHN02dXvpMuTe5PgPTyx_kSVO9PeC748VDpyafdoZLTMlNY0/s640/blogger-image--1334533515.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihM_7DIaRHvv7H26WhZknGmJF84zK_z45EynWt99vTbH-oZDWg6fKxO2RRDXX4T-EZZGrENiHL3KfU4BO_GV-b1RIK1RDIuHN02dXvpMuTe5PgPTyx_kSVO9PeC748VDpyafdoZLTMlNY0/s640/blogger-image--1334533515.jpg"></a></div></u></b></font></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Recipe: </span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/tequila-lime-chicken-recipe.html#!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><b><u>Mexican Rice:</u></b></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Not my favorite but only because I married a Cuban man who made me fall in love with the simple yet divine taste of white rice. But it may be right up your ally so give it a try and see what you think.... cause ya know with movies & food, everyone has a VERY different opinion ;) </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsRyVRyGoVehVSE4ikW3T9Btky28Sf2xiezcVECyMx0P3XZZGDW69VYRo3Xk2Pyagbae35t9akjMXwEjpwv-bcY8FO_yDc_FT8pnJBiALYYsJOqkEpzujSv4I8EDlffbsrH_ulkS75J-X/s640/blogger-image-402905550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsRyVRyGoVehVSE4ikW3T9Btky28Sf2xiezcVECyMx0P3XZZGDW69VYRo3Xk2Pyagbae35t9akjMXwEjpwv-bcY8FO_yDc_FT8pnJBiALYYsJOqkEpzujSv4I8EDlffbsrH_ulkS75J-X/s640/blogger-image-402905550.jpg"></a></div></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Recipe: </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/11/good-ol-basic-mexican-rice/</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><b><u>Honey-Plum-Soy Chicken:</u></b></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Honestly, dark meat scares me the way swimming in dark water does. You have no idea what your swimming with. Well, I feel that I have no idea what mysteries of the chicken I'm eating in the dark meat. White meat is like that safe feeling of seeing my toes in crystal clear water...ahh yes please! </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Nonetheless, I bravely marched forward & made this dark meat recipe.....ummmm.....next time I'll try it with chicken breast.... The flavor was so good but I look forward to trying it again with safe clear white meat, ha! :) </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUCHAXXiXoCtqle_ygmrr_W6fYq9_EpgFBUc-fbpXofHD_VllW2b6whivDoRvNo47acdfoo-jAL2jrJj4xkQH99DiFXARv8pQ4z4KsTVJXqE7RkpcDaYoKleLlnxeEWNB_MNG6R-XaUtP/s640/blogger-image-1919832742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUCHAXXiXoCtqle_ygmrr_W6fYq9_EpgFBUc-fbpXofHD_VllW2b6whivDoRvNo47acdfoo-jAL2jrJj4xkQH99DiFXARv8pQ4z4KsTVJXqE7RkpcDaYoKleLlnxeEWNB_MNG6R-XaUtP/s640/blogger-image-1919832742.jpg"></a></div>(Excuse the lame photo, it was an on-the-go dinner night) </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Recipe: </font></div><div><div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 cups red wine</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 bay leaves</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 13 oz. jar plum preserves</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 cup honey</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 20 oz. bottle soy sauce*</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc inside; 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background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">12 ounces egg noodles</span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 green onions, sliced</span></li></ul><div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; height: 0px;"></div></div><div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">INSTRUCTIONS</span></div><ol style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Put the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Pour in 2 cups of the red wine.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Add the bay leaves, toss to coat, and marinate for 1 hour in the fridge.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In a separate bowl, add the plum preserves, honey and soy sauce, whisk to combine and set aside.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the wine, then brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the garlic. Stir it around in the bottom of the pan for a couple of minutes to release the flavor.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Add the remaining cup of wine, chopped plums and honey plum soy mixture.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours until the chicken is falling off the bone.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cook the noodles according to the package directions and place on a large platter.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Spoon the chicken and at least half the cooking liquid over the noodles.</span></li><li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: decimal outside; background-position: 0px 50%;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Serve the noodles and chicken on plates. Garnish with the plum slices and a sprinkling of sliced green onion and have little bowls of the cooking liquid on the table so people can spoon on more if desired.</span></li></ol><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">("The Pioneer Woman Cooks, Food from my Frontier" ) </span></div></div></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font><div><div><br></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-49537537176772197152014-02-19T16:23:00.003-08:002014-02-19T18:26:58.574-08:00Pork Chops with Apples & Grits <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I decided to start my week off by making something COMPLETELY new. (<a href="http://www.willwork4cupcakes.blogspot.com/p/pioneer-woman-cookbook-ch.html?m=1" target="_blank">You can read more about my current Pioneer Woman cookbook challenge here) </a>I quickly regretted that decision. While I am normally not a picky eater this one really threw me for a loop. I tried to like it, I really did. I forced myself to eat it after all that hard work..but alas, I have to admit it was not worth the work. Moments during this dinner making process I felt like Julie in the movie when she has those ridiculous meltdowns. She seems so childish but in the heat of the moment when things go wrong I have to admit I relate more to those childish moments then the calm adult I'm supposed to be. Aj had to come help me because I couldn't get the meat to cook throughly. Turns out it was too big. I missed the part where she said to make sure it wasn't bigger than 1/2 thick...missed that detail. Thankful Aj knows what he is doing, this is pretending to be upset at my picture taking..psh he loves showing off his new hipster glasses ;) What a cool dude. Next time I need his help I should make him where a pretty apron so my femininity is not so challenged by his better cooking skills. <br />
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Well, I signed on for this challenge with the realization that five-year old moments would occur and I would need prayer to overcome my inability to calmly handle my anger towards food not obeying my commands. Did I mention I burned my hand, & bought the wrong kind of bacon for the grits (yes I screwed up buying bacon.who does that? I accidentally bought uncured unsmoked FRESH side of pork...very different and it smells TERRIBLE! Basically it feels like your eating pork flavored gum or something chewy gross strange......I'm going to leave it at that) I thought these mistakes would occur a few months into the challenge ....HAHAAHAH.....that's a good one. But hey, it's not a total disaster I fed the Aj who loved it. If we are being completely honest my ruff night ended with a large helping of leftover valentine chocolate cake and raspberries...now that's my kind of meal. Sometimes you just need a little sugar in your life :)<br />
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I needed it for the sugar rush to help me clean all the dishes: eek I need to get better at minimizing the dish mess:<br />
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DISHES, ugh even the word makes me cringe..the only downside to this challenge. Maybe if I feed people I can hire them to clean up for me ;)<br />
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Even though this meal was not all I hoped it would be it was just one meal on my weekly menu. So: "onward cooking champion" (I pretend the cooking coach in my head is Gordon Ramsay...makes cooking both exciting and ridiculously scary...maybe I should pick another food network star...I'll look into that) This story does have a happy ending, another checkmark in my book! :)<br />
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Don't be scared off by my dislike, you may love this recipe like Aj. Here's the recipe if you want to give it a try (but for heaven's sakes BUY THE RIGHT KIND OF BACON. That was the most disgusting grits I've ever had haha):<br />
<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/08/pork-chops-with-apples-and-creamy-bacon-cheese-grits/">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/08/pork-chops-with-apples-and-creamy-bacon-cheese-grits/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-85039737523640833602014-02-19T15:53:00.000-08:002014-03-14T09:17:27.081-07:00Spicy Caesar Salad & Cornbread CroutonsI made this recipe a few weeks ago but it's taken me forever to get it posted. I just got back from FL for a friend's wedding and visiting with family. Back to real life now and the piled up pioneer recipes that need posted. :) <div><br></div><div>The week I made thisrecipe was busy so it was nice to have a dinner on the schedule that was a little "lighter" and not so daunting to make. I can officially say that I am addicted to these cornbread croutons. LITTLE BITES OF BUTTERY HEAVEN! Seriously, you have to give these things a try. They make salads sooo tasty. I liked the spicy caesar salad too but it's the croutons that stole my heart. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoelTnF1EMzappMM8-jIfg1biNBQGqGgZ6K4djuTUfhc0Z3mY7P5qXMIycoWOVEUyN4ecDRMzITEg6Iq2xezF1N9C_mT7cgUGopNHGZZTXS2TH3CGnE3-1lxOFaVXtZz1sUf-_7vVQFtP_/s640/blogger-image--1162589047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoelTnF1EMzappMM8-jIfg1biNBQGqGgZ6K4djuTUfhc0Z3mY7P5qXMIycoWOVEUyN4ecDRMzITEg6Iq2xezF1N9C_mT7cgUGopNHGZZTXS2TH3CGnE3-1lxOFaVXtZz1sUf-_7vVQFtP_/s640/blogger-image--1162589047.jpg"></a></div><br><u>Crouton Recipe: </u>http://www.grainmillwagon.com/delicious-cornbread-croutons/ </div><div><br><div><u>Spicy Caesar Dressing</u>: </div><div>-2 garlic cloves, minced finely </div><div>-1 Tablespoon Dijion Mustard</div><div>- 2 egg yolks</div><div>- Juice of 1 Lemon</div><div>- 1tsp. Worcestershire sauce</div><div>- 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce</div><div>- 3/4 cup olive oil</div><div>- 1/4 cup butter, melted</div><div><br></div><div>1. Place the minced garlic in a mixing bowl. Add the Dijion & egg yolks, whisk to combine.</div><div>2. Squeeze in the lemon juice</div><div>3. Add the Worcestershire sauce. </div><div>4. Mince the 2 canned chiptle peppers and add to the bowl. Whisk all together. </div><div>5. Drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream while whisking. Slowly it will begin to thicken into more of a dressing consistency :) </div><div>Toss your salad with the dressing and add those delicious croutons! :D </div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">(Recipe from "The Pioneer Woman, Food from My Frontier ") </span></div><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-79602999951204133172014-02-13T07:15:00.001-08:002014-02-13T13:14:46.295-08:00HELLO COFFEE!!!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVoPZ32eFVoxS51PyiOnrnHIlVi5EyBsE8EY-v4gdQRd71XL7-0WCT5PMafOFfrJt5ZtEnbmIS1v-EOy4P9a7P1Ij81QpsiiaPsVf4KdpPLUw7bCaqNbG4LZh7cL8-seW_4uv2xNqeRNPR/s640/blogger-image--5089052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVoPZ32eFVoxS51PyiOnrnHIlVi5EyBsE8EY-v4gdQRd71XL7-0WCT5PMafOFfrJt5ZtEnbmIS1v-EOy4P9a7P1Ij81QpsiiaPsVf4KdpPLUw7bCaqNbG4LZh7cL8-seW_4uv2xNqeRNPR/s640/blogger-image--5089052.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div>I <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">was excited to try this recipe out! There is nothing that gets me out of bed faster then knowing I have some coffee waiting for me. I like hot coffee but there is something just divine about iced coffee. Ever since we moved to Ohio from FL I officially said goodbye to ever seeing or feeling my feet again (oh flip flops we had such a friendship). So you can also imagine how I kissed iced cofee goodbye too. Today, however, I needed to feel a little touch of summer as I sit surrounded by the white powdery stuff I use to think I would never hate. So I got my blow dryer out to warm my feet up and shivered away as I sipped on my iced cofee thinking "can a day start off any better?!" </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Let me tell you, this iced coffee recipe is a keeper! It's a little more time consuming then hot coffee but once you whip up a batch you will have a nice supply (</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">if you can find room in your fridge) of this good stuff. I </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">didn't realize just how big a batch it would make and will now be spending the next 30 minutes trying to figure out what to store it in (I don't own a dispenser yet and quit frankly don't feel like spending the $) and where in the world to put it?! Well, something will just have to give because I WILL be making room for my ridiculous amount of iced coffee. (I think I'll learn from this and halve the recipe next time...seeing as how I'm the only one in my household who will be drinking it).</span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Sigh..so delicious! </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">RECIPE: </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">-1lb of ground coffee, a good rich roast </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">-8 quarts cold water</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">-half & half </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">-sweetened condensed milk (2-3 Tablespoons per serving..yum!) </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">DIRECTIONS: </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">1) Place ground coffee into a LARGE container (I dirtied 3 trying to find one big enough) </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTboum8wcz_sUqzhwoUaDfNS9LRzuTCs20Xtb7QmrsO4NozgVoqQZRtQSAcQWFnpMvcHWHAcrywMnBxt4R34kJUxBmLuGBEh8-TltScTBmtVq1-agrWj79j8S93iluHo65QlD2KleC_Ga/s640/blogger-image-1349323584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTboum8wcz_sUqzhwoUaDfNS9LRzuTCs20Xtb7QmrsO4NozgVoqQZRtQSAcQWFnpMvcHWHAcrywMnBxt4R34kJUxBmLuGBEh8-TltScTBmtVq1-agrWj79j8S93iluHo65QlD2KleC_Ga/s640/blogger-image-1349323584.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had to grind my coffee beans up ..a little time consuming but I had no other choice..iced coffee was the goal!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaI9cAF0_qwTSNldGpxssL_3eEpbhYrxyLKSO7R9oD0g2MJGuO_I21qMyohqO2dGQ8ghmCicnL-HmAWgP6_4m5zNEL-MFsF8YWl8kRrWw0T75SV4jECye4Jwip1UN6so9FgTLS3wlgJ_2S/s640/blogger-image--1247763698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaI9cAF0_qwTSNldGpxssL_3eEpbhYrxyLKSO7R9oD0g2MJGuO_I21qMyohqO2dGQ8ghmCicnL-HmAWgP6_4m5zNEL-MFsF8YWl8kRrWw0T75SV4jECye4Jwip1UN6so9FgTLS3wlgJ_2S/s640/blogger-image--1247763698.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was the first container that was too small </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNksJXNOOiJa1kdI7mx1qFkGcjz-uwVT8Flmmuf2u2r4jzGB4oJjjq7CLgwXKozNgaTIJLDH79CvvUPbDsP7nHCXf_XvdtQcyC6Q5WB8fFvo3lnO92B-XcgO6JYB4BA6Uq17cUZG8E8Gun/s640/blogger-image--21584875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNksJXNOOiJa1kdI7mx1qFkGcjz-uwVT8Flmmuf2u2r4jzGB4oJjjq7CLgwXKozNgaTIJLDH79CvvUPbDsP7nHCXf_XvdtQcyC6Q5WB8fFvo3lnO92B-XcgO6JYB4BA6Uq17cUZG8E8Gun/s640/blogger-image--21584875.jpg"></a></div>And the second....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLj-3eDNUU2BXh7PqnqIXVmAedUkS6ohhySXm4oDLs8ohH7QCj6H16i7F6jvkDqqdF8_wLCmc3tQhHlSKe0B8J45iTyl1YiPV4rCkoNvmil4FnGFyIeVcTQ7zwkrlZmiA8yyXzoMmj_o3/s640/blogger-image--1923092930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLj-3eDNUU2BXh7PqnqIXVmAedUkS6ohhySXm4oDLs8ohH7QCj6H16i7F6jvkDqqdF8_wLCmc3tQhHlSKe0B8J45iTyl1YiPV4rCkoNvmil4FnGFyIeVcTQ7zwkrlZmiA8yyXzoMmj_o3/s640/blogger-image--1923092930.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3rd time was a keeper! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">2) Pour in the 8 quarts of cold water in with the coffee. Stir to make sure all the coffee grounds are wet. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgv2064js3GxAlZOeoMXfJs2JZfiWQVC7aXBSMoOC7_gXyBXRzu5p0KwKBs-V3dBf97KZQwMuOMJ9Ct_bMBQ3EpOh79GLn-DaT4KQ4IzkM3UG54Xo4p6ibbz_Vq2UcptFaUnNP25CBGmbG/s640/blogger-image-1665076241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgv2064js3GxAlZOeoMXfJs2JZfiWQVC7aXBSMoOC7_gXyBXRzu5p0KwKBs-V3dBf97KZQwMuOMJ9Ct_bMBQ3EpOh79GLn-DaT4KQ4IzkM3UG54Xo4p6ibbz_Vq2UcptFaUnNP25CBGmbG/s640/blogger-image-1665076241.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">3) Place the lid on the container and let it sit on the counter at room temp for <i><b>12-24 hours </b></i></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">4) Lay cheesecloth in a fine mesh strainer (I used scraps of fabric I had that was as similar to cheesecloth fabric as I could find. I've also heard you can use a clean pillowcase). Slowly pour the coffee mixture through the strainer into a clean container. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFifgMVv15OYnss6izZj-HQ_vv5h1tfcZP_yggO3ww2W-gFSiQ9MMk_LVweafVsRPckKHk3v2egkAvpl8sFUYyJwfJWzB3WfP3Jr5aVIMtiFsp1hxlG-XIRmb_QAAQ1T8O6tBhDA4uKs2/s640/blogger-image--1311421133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFifgMVv15OYnss6izZj-HQ_vv5h1tfcZP_yggO3ww2W-gFSiQ9MMk_LVweafVsRPckKHk3v2egkAvpl8sFUYyJwfJWzB3WfP3Jr5aVIMtiFsp1hxlG-XIRmb_QAAQ1T8O6tBhDA4uKs2/s640/blogger-image--1311421133.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I did a small batch first to make sure my fabric worked like cheesecloth. It did, so I got to enjoy some iced coffee while finishing the job :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPVtBcf-kfUYw-iJD0hyy96xqnTfdbCct4DPUqX94wTHAFT1hsViYbp_eKvg3cr8eoxNVTMQqMEqRGqulXVgy8nDg7Td27U8b9UGaWVCkCKymWx3TPJQrjVvmKfrNABfE2FcsHh6A2PHD/s640/blogger-image-365464219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPVtBcf-kfUYw-iJD0hyy96xqnTfdbCct4DPUqX94wTHAFT1hsViYbp_eKvg3cr8eoxNVTMQqMEqRGqulXVgy8nDg7Td27U8b9UGaWVCkCKymWx3TPJQrjVvmKfrNABfE2FcsHh6A2PHD/s640/blogger-image-365464219.jpg"></a></div>It can get a little messy so I put some newspaper down to catch any drippings. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">5) When you have finished pouring gently press the mixture with a spoon to make sure all the liquid goes through. Discard the cheesecloth with the grounds. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">6) Place the dispenser or container of coffee in the fridge to cool. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">7) To serve: fill a glass with ice and add tbe 2-3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Next pour the coffee into your glass </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">8) Splash in some half and half (or milk) </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">9) Stir to mix ...then drink away! </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">10) Keep coffee concentrate in the fridge tightly sealed...refill cup as needed ;) </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic81OkcRpf9oU89PhaV2pkpD3R8jBQGbsmE7GffwsK_J61nRP099dm22-qiIjmHf7EUhmHFt-8n6G-HresopRQlEZ4HeklSXvLhyanr26bR3ARm5lLhwH3gvdDh0VIkgUQw2FOYx6nSN_p/s640/blogger-image-1379023566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic81OkcRpf9oU89PhaV2pkpD3R8jBQGbsmE7GffwsK_J61nRP099dm22-qiIjmHf7EUhmHFt-8n6G-HresopRQlEZ4HeklSXvLhyanr26bR3ARm5lLhwH3gvdDh0VIkgUQw2FOYx6nSN_p/s640/blogger-image-1379023566.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Looks like I'll be on a caffeine high for the next month. Maybe now I'll have the motivation to attempt those 4 piles of laundry (yea it's bad). </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">*This recipe is also available on the Pioneer Woman's website: </font><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/perfect-iced-coffee/</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-35970500091879878292014-02-11T14:03:00.001-08:002014-02-11T19:58:06.331-08:00Pots de Creme<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">AHHH!! I feel so accomplished right now let me tell you! Of course it's no surprise I decided to start off my challenge with a recipe from the sweets section ;) My choice (based on the availability in my pantry) was Pots De Creme (a cross between chocolate pudding, mousse & custard made with strong coffee & chocolate chips).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeDwUHlTqmfzPauFaG9jamv6Zeb2bFMtQyVFxjcHkAdRlCaY5T0L2LXdQ92696sVydzLn_Rust198MS6ExR_5f3lIjUHnRb72qzrvE_K9BAseAHOnN-pF7yMEo2PTSxKH2QfZ7Tcj0YKx/s640/blogger-image--429934887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeDwUHlTqmfzPauFaG9jamv6Zeb2bFMtQyVFxjcHkAdRlCaY5T0L2LXdQ92696sVydzLn_Rust198MS6ExR_5f3lIjUHnRb72qzrvE_K9BAseAHOnN-pF7yMEo2PTSxKH2QfZ7Tcj0YKx/s640/blogger-image--429934887.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">To be really honest I thought this one would be super easy (because it's supposed to be) but cooking hungry rarely leads to good things. I think the growl of my stomach blinded my ability to use common sense. *Sigh* someday I'll learn...eat first, then try that exciting new recipe. Thus, I royally messed this up the first go around. The Recipe says for eggs to be room temp. (mine were freezing, so I tried microwaving them & I don't event want to tell you what that looked like) & I realized afterwards that frozen chocolate chips probably weren't the best choice either. Live and learn...I ended up with chunky Pots De Creme and it tasted pretty gross. Did I mention I also thought it was a good idea to multi task and make boiled eggs at the same time??Well atleast I can vouch for the eggs, they are okay. :) </span></div></div><div><br></div><div>But don't lose heart this is a <i>success</i> story! I tried again :) I got my eggs and chocolate chips <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">at room temp and low and behold just as the recipe stated it worked! My Pots De Creme was actually creamy *whew*</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Brewing my dark magic k-cup for the coffee needed. It's my fav! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5dbhU-nh5PZNS9LTqO0yPI4iX8CJeTBtj_4zBZOea-SYYM35En5Lp6K00_asSqMgbi2K0LvCSafnbYwS6hQClDuvT5YiqqdTCdPVUd7qC5MnrKcC7Dc565G3YwmlRzEaFkKNp4w18QgE/s640/blogger-image-345573911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5dbhU-nh5PZNS9LTqO0yPI4iX8CJeTBtj_4zBZOea-SYYM35En5Lp6K00_asSqMgbi2K0LvCSafnbYwS6hQClDuvT5YiqqdTCdPVUd7qC5MnrKcC7Dc565G3YwmlRzEaFkKNp4w18QgE/s640/blogger-image-345573911.jpg"></a></div>You chop up the chocolate, vanilla & eggs the pour in the coffee..yum! :) </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_DwrHjG1TFaHueRd_R50yQ80gBAXmpfKuWmF2wv2FYu2hoQaWTe3z8uBh2lfKlpUEXOTj7HzzX4uD2tYzDbUwiGoTr01Qkb-dzCjMeWY-bC52wF_rFWLhgdyvJ_-G2R3KtyS3lmwAUcJ/s640/blogger-image--1297043424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_DwrHjG1TFaHueRd_R50yQ80gBAXmpfKuWmF2wv2FYu2hoQaWTe3z8uBh2lfKlpUEXOTj7HzzX4uD2tYzDbUwiGoTr01Qkb-dzCjMeWY-bC52wF_rFWLhgdyvJ_-G2R3KtyS3lmwAUcJ/s640/blogger-image--1297043424.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am so literal with recipes I have a measuring utensil for a "pinch"... It makes me happy :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YsuWWZ_5vxpDofAGV2KwsIBdXYk1Zq9Xrz2wLCYBXW9XAzKClAqRU8rXGYOhWM1IODIUv3_jLdanq6DQBaRUL5qbTjXWG026hJ2PbASxCZUw3D8tsxL6zmKBfzUAWPF1v1_Is1olkmPQ/s640/blogger-image-944291635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YsuWWZ_5vxpDofAGV2KwsIBdXYk1Zq9Xrz2wLCYBXW9XAzKClAqRU8rXGYOhWM1IODIUv3_jLdanq6DQBaRUL5qbTjXWG026hJ2PbASxCZUw3D8tsxL6zmKBfzUAWPF1v1_Is1olkmPQ/s640/blogger-image-944291635.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dessert is served: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnU2V-c34DIP-aIz32VjQcLTuQSKFURVTAmvioJLL-LKZPxfY09sLfktBRW4Yg3qupwHbJQsi4oeQKw9x3U7m1_faYom5WVOIfBa3HfU43nzLTLMowBBqugBHhO9qncqgzuir9O0wGTD5/s640/blogger-image-1359156918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnU2V-c34DIP-aIz32VjQcLTuQSKFURVTAmvioJLL-LKZPxfY09sLfktBRW4Yg3qupwHbJQsi4oeQKw9x3U7m1_faYom5WVOIfBa3HfU43nzLTLMowBBqugBHhO9qncqgzuir9O0wGTD5/s640/blogger-image-1359156918.jpg"></a></div>Delicious!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvLNKXPcSRw8N4Y2KXW0EgrWQ6QZmjq4VhNOlReS2q5QKIEg3KIzZvU8UQdwdzY5hLSG2y_cC1k-zwdgJnoXTVbwULNy32lcl_Lbz38thbnZin1swmNLxV9mKr9R0090oswzFF3_TAuil/s640/blogger-image-1065146946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvLNKXPcSRw8N4Y2KXW0EgrWQ6QZmjq4VhNOlReS2q5QKIEg3KIzZvU8UQdwdzY5hLSG2y_cC1k-zwdgJnoXTVbwULNy32lcl_Lbz38thbnZin1swmNLxV9mKr9R0090oswzFF3_TAuil/s640/blogger-image-1065146946.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well there you have it: my first recipe and also my first time ever trying, or even knowing about, Pots de Creme. I feel a little larger and a little more educated all at once, I say that makes for a pretty good evening. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oh the success of the first checkmark in my cookbook :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4BlZgd_I5QQEj7yc2P4_0pkO5-VZ7NR52TiY_ZlXU3I5dZn2-igtnt9V99gGH5uRA-xNcL0p1lF5NrtaF7QvhD8QLpf2Hf8qXDKrnndhniToDxawJfTNjR8vVGXJO9XdqNKk5qF5trOa/s640/blogger-image--230819039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4BlZgd_I5QQEj7yc2P4_0pkO5-VZ7NR52TiY_ZlXU3I5dZn2-igtnt9V99gGH5uRA-xNcL0p1lF5NrtaF7QvhD8QLpf2Hf8qXDKrnndhniToDxawJfTNjR8vVGXJO9XdqNKk5qF5trOa/s640/blogger-image--230819039.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Need some chocolate in your life too? Here's the recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/05/easy-delicious-and-yes-elegant-pots-de-creme/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You're welcome :) </div></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-72613978749822387172014-02-10T08:49:00.000-08:002014-02-20T13:35:14.632-08:00My Wonderful WonderMillSo everyone else always seems so bloggy and cool except for me. I feel like I blog for fun but can never keep up with the popular hipster bloggers. I gave up trying to fit in because quit frankly technology hates me too much for me to ever make it in the internet world. I have happily accepted that my blog is an outlet an may never be read by more than one person a day. Either way it makes me happy so I keep it as an outlet. :) Well all this to say I was actually accepted into one of those cool blogger people get free stuff and write about it challenges. I felt like a kid at christmas! I could not believe I was accepted! I thought at first maybe I just got myself suckered into a scam but low and behold my Wondermill came in the mail as promised! <br />
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I thought I might pee my pants with unexpected joy :) I grew up grinding my own flour with my mom and sisters. It made the most incredible bread and I loved the smell of fresh ground flour. But now with my own household it was just an expense we didn't see fitting into the budget anytime soon. EEEEK I now have a mill and all I have to do is use it...um hello no problem there!!! :) My challenge: Make 3 recipes using my new mill and post about them on Wondermill's blog before March 1st. I AM IN HEAVEN! I never ever imagined myself getting accepted. I applied a year ago and was denied. Randomly I received an email in December letting me know the next round was open and they had accepted my application. I can honestly say it was perfect timing. I was getting the blogging blues and it was just what I needed to get my tooshy up and moving.<br />
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I was happy when I found wheat berries at Walmart! (not a big selection but hey it will get me started) Good Ol' Wally World. Well just wanted to share that little bit of exciting news.Gotta go don my apron & visit the kitchen :) Happy baking everyone!! <br />
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(The views in this post are 100% <i><u>my own</u></i> opinion and are not affiliated with my Wondermill challenge)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-67837664722489675762013-12-11T17:56:00.001-08:002014-02-10T12:45:41.667-08:00A BIG MoveIt has been sooo long since I've been able to post and boy have I missed it! Crazy that within just a few months my life turned completely upside down! Aj and I had just moved into a house for rent in FL when 2 months later we prayed about and pursued a job opportunity in Ohio. It was a <b>very</b> <i>bittersweet</i> decision. We were tired and ready for change, but never anticipated that big of a change. After only 2 months in the new rental house we packed up and traveled a very long 23 hours with Lloyd, who took up all the room in the moving truck, to start our new adventure. Just like that everything changed! God really provided for us and gave us a fresh start. Aj loves his new job as senior high pastor and I love being a stay at home wife, for now, and being available to help him and attend the events. I feel <i>too</i> blessed. We miss our family but there is <i>nothing</i> like the <b>peace</b> that fills your life like knowing you are walking in obedience in God's will. So all that to say we are still getting adjusted and I'm TRYING to stay warm in this COLD weather ❄️ I experienced my first white thanksgiving and hopefully will have my first white Christmas too!<br />
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Last Saturday I had the urge to make a yummy breakfast that would help get my lazy butt out of bed in time for work. I decided that having some travel friendly cinnamon rolls would be just the thing! (Well it’s not THAT travel friendly but if it’s good enough who cares!) Without further ado here they are in their complete magnificence: <br />
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Ingredients required for your bread machine Or follow this <i><a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/beginnersbread.htm">bread dough recipe </a></i><br />
¼ cup butter melted<br />
¼ cup white sugar<br />
1/8 up white sugar<br />
2 Tablespoons fresh brewed coffee<br />
2 teaspoons of cinnamon<br />
1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg or allspice (optional)<br />
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1. Add your ingredients to the bread machine following the instructions in our bread machine book for bread dough [or follow the recipe above just far enough to make the dough not make the bread ;)]<br />
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2. Grease a 9x13 inch pan, I chose the butter method <br />
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3. Get messy and flour a clean surface. Place dough on the floured surface and roll out to a rectangle, or the a shape comes the closes to resembling that [I never can get that perfect rectangle my dough always wants to stay in a circular shape..oh well it’s all going to the same place anyways right?!] Add flour as necessary to prevent sticking. <br />
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4. In a small bowl mix together the sugars, coffee, cinnamon, & nutmeg or allspice.</div>
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5. Melt your butter if you have not already done so ad spread it generously on your rectangle/circular dough <br />
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6. Sprinkle you sugar mixture of the surface of the dough <br />
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7. Taking one end of the dough roll it up and seal all ends so your yummy sugar mixture is sealed inside<br />
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8. With a knife or dental floss cut 1 inch pieces. Place these pieces in your 9x13 inch pan with cut side facing down. <br />
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9. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. While oven is preheating cover your pan and let the cinnamon rolls rise in a warm place for about 30-45 minutes (they will become poofy yumminess!!)<br />
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10. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. <br />
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*To top it off here is a great icing recipe from <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/white-glaze-icing-for-pastries-cinnamon-rolls-and-danishes-454978"><i>food.com</i> </a>for the sugar addicts in all of us: <br />
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2 cups confectioners' sugar <br />
2 tablespoons butter, softened <br />
1 teaspoon vanilla <br />
1 tablespoon milk (orange juice works so great too) <br />
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“Mix the confectioners' sugar, butter, and vanilla together. Adding half the milk (or orange juice) to start with, stir in to make a thick glaze, adding just a drop at a time more until you get a nice thick glaze. Spread or pour immediately over cooled cinnamon rolls, pastries, pound cakes, or Danish. Glaze will form a crust and harden as it cools, but you can spread over warmed cakes and serve that way as well.” <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-59246792395013966002013-04-18T11:50:00.000-07:002013-04-18T11:52:17.244-07:00Funny<div style="text-align: center;">
I saw this today and thought I would share since it cracked me up :) I always think this at work that I will somehow muster the energy tomorrow to accomplish that one task...hahah then tomorrow it becomes the next tomorrow...Well today I've decided to laugh at this and take it to heart and do the projects I've been putting off...Go me!! ha </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-76139297772541890992013-03-28T11:10:00.001-07:002013-04-01T05:31:49.335-07:00The Eggless Brownie...Who knew?!<div class="separator nopin" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past weekend I drove to my parent's house to visit with them as well as help my sister <a href="http://willwork4cupcakes.blogspot.com/2013/02/talk-about-it-wednesdays.html" target="_blank">(the one with all the kiddos)</a> host a <a href="http://www.lemongrassspa.com/" target="_blank">Lemongrass Party</a>. We had a blast! Lloyd LOVED the 2 hour car ride, I however, did not. My back hurt so bad but the thought of family, food, and a spa party pushed me onward! Futhermore, Lloyd was that annoying passenger who sleeps the whole way there while the driver fights to keep their eyes open. Honesty moment, I got so jealous about halfway through the trip on the way there I woke him up just so I didn't feel so alone...poor guy. I now realize the selfishness of my actions and will repent, maybe.
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Anyways we made amazing good o'l sweet tea and one of our many adventures was finding a way to make brownies without eggs. My mom and I started making brownies before we realized we had no eggs. Now, for you city people this wouldn't be much of a catastrophe. Country folk..you know what I'm talking about and are well acquainted with that "panicky-sinking-oh NO!" feeling that comes when your making a recipe and realize you don't have that one ingredient. We couldn't stop either, we were committed!! We were going to come through, or at least waste ingredients trying... so....we improvised and googled (the thing that is ALMOST as amazing as pinterest) some recipes for an idea on how to make this brownie thing work, without our precious eggs. We chose the recipe on <a href="http://www.spiceupthecurry.com/brownie-recipe-eggless/" target="_blank"><i>Spice Up The Curry </i></a> (thanks for the great recipe) and then tweaked it to our own liking. I'm just going to post our recipe with the tweaks but really hers is great too and her pictures are amazing, check it out sometime. <br />
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*These are really yummy too with some powdered sugar sprinkled on top<br />
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*Note to brownie lovers: while these are yummy I have to be honest and tell you that while they are good I still am a fan of egg-filled brownies, but these are a very good <i>alternative</i>.<br />
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*We used chocolate chips & Dominican Republic Chocolate bar...Get creative! (just keep in mind if you are using chocolate with added sweetener lessen the sugar amount. Our chocolate bar did not have any sugar. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-67368109294197997732013-03-21T12:49:00.003-07:002013-03-22T06:13:06.937-07:00Blogging is Cool<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="color: #339966;">Luisa</span></i> from <i><a href="http://livingandlearningwithluisa.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Living And Learning with Luisa</a></i> has an amazing blog and has nominated me for the Liebster award. </div>
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<b><b>The meaning: Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest,
nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute,
endearing, and welcome. </b>The Liebster award is given to up and
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I was wondering what I should post about next...well, now I have some "forced' direction! </div>
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This is what Liebster winners have to do:</div>
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<b><span style="color: #a64d79;"> <u>Random Things About Me, 11 to be exact:</u></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black;">1. My husband is a musician but I can't sing a lick to save my life. Playing an instrument is also not in my horizons. I've had to get creative in how I tell people this since I'm asked all the time. I usually just tell them God gave me the worst voice here so I can be the best singer in heaven ;) </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black;">2. I REALLY want chickens and cows..LOTS OF THEM...and a little pink pot-belly pig named Lola! (her name is picked out and everything, I just need the pig)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black;">3. I have double jointed hips that sometimes hurt or get stuck in one position making me feel like the first ever 22-year-old-80-year-old </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black;">4. I was born in Ankara Turkey, (My dad was in the air force) but I haven't been back since I was 2</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black;">5. I am scared of clowns...seriously...I'm not okay with whoever invented that as a funny thing..</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black;">7. Answering the phone makes my hands and feet sweet. I have a weird phone-phobia, it makes me nervous</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black;">8. I played volleyball year round since I was in in 6th grade...but I still can't jump high (I use to just tell my coaches God gave me too big of thighs to get high) </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black;">9. I am a country girl at heart and always will be :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="color: black;">10. I hate weeding. My mom used to make me weed the garden instead of getting a spanking. I would cry and ask for the spanking...maybe I was just a weird kid...</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #a64d79;">1. What is your favorite Pinterest board?</span></b></div>
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I love Jill's board about her dream craft room. Since I currently live in a 1 bedroom apartment with a harry dog and a man (get the picture?) my craft room is still in my dreams. </div>
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(here is the link: http://pinterest.com/jillfritz126/my-dream-craft-room/)</div>
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Since I still work full time and have now just taken a second job as a volleyball coach I usually spend about 1-3 hours daily on my blog, if that. </div>
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I really love the simplicity of Kelly's blog at <a href="http://www.smartschoolhouse.com/" target="_blank">Smart.School.House </a>& of course I love the quirkiness of the <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman </a></div>
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With my money: The Goodwill & garage sales </div>
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Free money: <i>Pottery barn</i> & <i>Crate & Barrel </i> </div>
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NC in the mountains I like hiking when it's cold so I can hide my food fat in my winter clothes....bathing suit season is not a vacation, its stressful! :) </div>
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I literally survive all meals with my crockpot! One of my favs is making applesauce since I & use it for breakfast and for baking. This is a good recipe I use and it's easy to doctor it up too: http://www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-applesauce-69127</div>
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Glitter, Buttons, Ribbons & all things crafty. Seriously, my crafts are taking over our living room, just ask my husband...I'm a few crafts short of being put on a TLC hoarders show. </div>
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Pillows! I absolutely love pillows & am constantly making new ones </div>
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Sometimes I wish I had tattoos all over and was a girl rock drummer/singer in a band...but I just don't think I was given the personality for it, or the talent....oh well...</div>
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Tattoos are too painful to have them all over...oh and I can't drum...or sing...I just don't think it's going to happen anytime soon </div>
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Sitting on a country porch somewhere, like this one, sipping on some good o'l sweet tea!!! </div>
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My work would never be able to find me ;)</div>
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<u><b>Here are my chosen 11, These are great blogs check them out:</b></u></div>
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1. Chelsea at <a href="http://ideascomingtrue.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><i>Ideas Coming True</i></a></div>
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2. Sara at <a href="http://lifemedschoolwife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><i>Life of a Med School Wife</i></a></div>
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3. Jamey at <a href="http://www.wearesimplyanimated.com/" target="_blank"><i>Simply Animated</i></a></div>
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4. Courtney at <i><a href="http://www.marriagewithababycarriage.com/" target="_blank">Marriage with a Baby Carriage</a></i></div>
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5. Britiany at <a href="http://craftycrazinessandlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><i>Crafty Craziness and Life</i></a></div>
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6.Mandi at <a href="http://allmyhappyendings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><i>All My Happy Endings</i></a></div>
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7. Lacey at <a href="http://sunnyandturquoise.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><i>Sunny + Turquoise</i></a></div>
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With Easter approaching quickly I realized I haven't made any holiday crafts yet! I have however, completed a yummy dinner that is great for the holidays since it is both easy and good (no need to compromise one for the other). For me personally, I would rather spend time enjoying my family then spending hours in the kitchen, but I also want to eat something yummy! So without further ado, the recipe:</div>
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3 Chicken Breasts</div>
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1 1/4 cup Cheese (I used white sharp
cheddar)</div>
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3/4 cup spinach</div>
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3 cloves of garlic </div>
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1/4 cup sour cream</div>
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Salt </div>
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Pepper</div>
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Paprika (optional) </div>
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1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees</div>
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2. Grease a shallow glass baking pan,
set aside until you’re ready to load it up</div>
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3. In a small bowl microwave the
spinach for about 3 minutes until slightly wilted</div>
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4. While you’re waiting for that be
productive & chop your garlic, and if you buy block cheese like me, grate
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5. In a small bowl mix together your
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6. Place your chicken on a cutting
board and cut each chicken breast long ways about halfway through to the other
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7. Place your chicken in your greased
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8. Sprinkle with salt & pepper
& for a pretty color also sprinkle with paprika (learned this trick from my
Cuban family)</div>
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9. Bake uncovered until chicken is
fully cooked, about 30-35 minutes. Serve immediately, no one likes cold
chicken, well I guess except for chicken salad…but that’s different</div>
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<![endif]-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-88822965256768391882013-03-15T12:55:00.001-07:002013-03-20T06:20:53.880-07:00Microwave Mug Brownie <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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take it everywhere, it's amazing!!!! I want all mason jar lovers to have
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My husband was gone the other night at a meeting so it was just me and Lloyd hanging out. Lloyd had dog food but I had to find something to eat! I usually make dinner and love feeding my little family, but somehow the motivation to cook for one was just not there. In my college days I would eat cereal, but seeing as how I had eaten <a href="http://willwork4cupcakes.blogspot.com/2013/03/granola-time.html" target="_blank">granola </a>every morning for 2 weeks, I wasn't "feeling" it. All this to say......I decided to whip up a brownie in a cup ....for dinner. It was not my brightest idea and later in the night I did have a headache, so yes, for all those who are wondering, I learned my lesson. But anyways it turned out so yummy I figured I would share my concoction for those who want a treat....after their meal:<br />
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1/4 cup Flour (I used whole-wheat)</div>
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1/4 tsp Baking Powder</div>
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1/4 tsp Salt</div>
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1/3 cup Cocoa</div>
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1 cup Sugar</div>
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4 tlb Butter </div>
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1/4 tsp Vanilla extract</div>
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1 Egg </div>
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Almonds, Walnuts, Or Pecans (optional)</div>
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A large mug </div>
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1. Mix together your dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar & cocoa) in your nice large mug. <br />
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2. Be like a little kid and create a whole in the middle of your dry ingredients and pour in the wet stuff (egg, butter, & vanilla) <br />
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3. Stir the ingredients together that are in your mug. Learn from my wire whisk ordeal, just grab a spoon...</div>
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4. Nuke your mug in the microwave for about 3 minutes & 30 Seconds...this is the part you want to put a little effort into. Don't let your microwave burn your yummy chocolate! Cook until you have reached your desired consistency. (If it dries out from over-cooking just pour a little milk on your brownie to help add some moisture back) Now top your brownie with the nutritional part: nuts <br />
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5. Grab a glass of milk and eat up....no sharing involved!<br />
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To save money so I can buy more Scentsy products...I mean to save money for our savings...I began making my own house cleaner. (If you don't know what <a href="https://christinabenyola.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Home" target="_blank">scentsy</a> is check it out! I accidentally caught a dishcloth on fire with my candle in our little apartment kitchen, so now I only use these warmers) Anyways.... this cleaner has NO CHEMICALS, for that fact alone I love it. I have seen this same recipe using essential oils. I LOVE essential oils but right now they are just a little pricy for us so I use this "copy-cat" mixture.<br />
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<u>ITEMS NEEDED</u>:<br />
Lemon Peels<br />
Lime Peels (optional) <br />
Orange Peels (optional) <br />
Vinegar <br />
Funnel (optional but helpful)<br />
Spray Bottle<br />
Wide-Mouth Glass Jar<br />
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<u>EASY STEPS</u>:<br />
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--Fill a wide-mouth mason or other glass jar with vinager and your leftover lemon, orange peels and/or lime peels. Let this sit a few days (there is no exact time table, it's personal preference of how much patience you have to wait for the citrus smell). I just throw them in whenever I have lemon or orange peels left over from baking/cooking. You can throw a whole lemon/orange in there too if you want! The sky is the limit.<br />
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* If you are in the "<i>extreme-vinegar-smell-hating"</i> club then I would recommend using fresh whole lemons, oranges, and/or limes to assist in overpowering the vinager smell. I use leftovers and I can just slightly smell the vinager, but I know you guys have those extra keen noses. <br />
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--Once it has reached your desired citrus smell pour the mixture into your plastic spray container (I recycled an empty cleaner bottle, But you can get a spray bottle at the
dollar store). As you know, I love funnels so of course I used one! Best invention ever!<br />
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* I use this cleaner on my kitchen counters, bathtub, sink.... you name it. I love that it's all natural and no harsh chemicals are being sprayed where I put my food....Happy Cleaning Ladies, Friends, & Mommas! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-4092417440669201062013-03-12T09:25:00.002-07:002013-03-22T05:32:17.157-07:00Mayo SubstituteLooking to find other ways to make chicken salad and sandwich spread without making homemade mayo or using store bought stuff??? Look no farther, I have found it!<br />
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AVOCADOS!!<br />
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When smashed avocados make a lovely creamy substance that tastes very much like mayo in dishes like chicken salad, and yummy spread on sandwiches. Many people do not like avocados for the texture but when smashed as a spread it has a light flavor and makes a great mayo substitute. My husband and I today for lunch are eating chicken salad made with avocados instead of mayo and it is delicious! To use for sandwiches I mash first then spread. For the chicken salad I went ahead and scooped the avocado whole and then mashed it with everything else as I stirred. I haven't tried this yet in egg salad. I will give it a go and report back here as soon as I do. If you have tried that already fill me in!<br />
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I hope you find this as successful and enjoyable as I did. <br />
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I've been running out of ideas for a good breakfast before work. I usually make up a batch of muffins and take those with me, but I needed a change of pace. They say it's the little things in life right?! So, I made up some granola which I eat plain, with milk like cereal, or in yogurt. I am a cereal lover so I have to say that's hand down my favorite way to eat granola.</div>
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I have heard many different controversies concerning store-bought rolled oats. I decided to go with it, since I'm a huge fan of baked oatmeal and granola. If anyone else has more information on it, please send it my way! This is the blog that helped convince me to go ahead with store-bought oats: "I think that oats are one of the most
fabulous grains solely because it is so easy to ensure you are
purchasing the whole grain. According to the <a href="http://www.wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/oats-january-grain-of-the-month">Whole Grains Council</a>
“oats almost never have their bran and germ removed in processing. So
if you see oats or oat flour on the label, relax: you’re virtually
guaranteed to be getting whole grain.” This rule of thumb applies to
rolled oats, instant oats, quick cooking oats, steel cut oats, you name
it. Whew! That certainly makes things easy and in summary… *Whole Grain = All oats" -<a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/07/22/understanding-grains/" target="_blank">Lisa Leake </a></div>
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And of course honey & maple syrup as <a href="http://www.willwork4cupcakes.blogspot.com/2013/02/substitue-ideas.html" target="_blank">sugar substitutes </a>does not mean GO FOR IT! (lol and that's even coming from me) but, they say to eat your sugars in the morning so you will burn it off during the day...So that is what I'm doing here & sharing it with you too! (Not that me sitting at my computer at work for eight hours a day burns anything other than my eye balls...but hey that's what they say so I'm not going to argue with the statistics) :)</div>
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& remember don't be like me...get creative with your baking and share any variations you have! Granola is great with coconut flakes, dried fruit and all variations of nutty stuff ;) I was simple this time around because I was doing a pantry clean out.</div>
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Ingredients:<br />
3 cups oats<br />
1 cup chopped almonds (put in Ziploc and pound, or use food processors, or be a true woman & chop by hand) <br />
1/2 cup sunflower seeds<br />
2 tsp Cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp ground ginger (can be a little stronger, opt out of this if your not a ginger fan)<br />
1 tsp. nutmeg<br />
1/4 cup honey<br />
1/4 cup maple syrup<br />
3 tbls butter<br />
Wax/Parchment Paper <br />
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1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees <br />
2. Stir your oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, & spices together in a medium bowl.<br />
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3. In a medium pot over medium heat (or whatever good temperature your stove has, to all you apartment people out there: I feel your pain!) heat your honey, maple syrup & butter together until everything is melted and mixed together, stir occasionally to help butter melt.<br />
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4. Pour your melted mixture into the medium bowl of dry-ingredients. Stir together making sure all the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the sugary-goodness.<br />
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5. Place the parchment paper onto your baking pan. Pour the mixture onto the wax-covered pan and evenly flatten and spread it out.<br />
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6. Bake for 65-76 minutes (you want it to be crispy and a little brown)<br />
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7. Store in an air-tight container (usually lasts about 2-3 weeks, unless you eat it all before then like me) <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-42843850232271323612013-03-05T09:01:00.000-08:002013-03-07T11:39:31.744-08:005:30 Brownies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are my 5:30 brownies, that's what I'm calling them. I woke up the other morning and decided what I needed to get through my day at work was a batch of homemade brownies. So I got my booty out of bed at 5:30am and I whipped up some "healthy" brownies in my PJ's and apron before work. I used a "healthy" recipe (using coconut oil, honey, & maple syrup) but for this brownie pining they needed the "unhealthy" addition of sugar. However, seeing as how only one eye was able to fully open at that time in the morning, I'm not actually sure what when in them or how much of what...So they are my mysterious "healthy" not-so-good-but-really-good-to-me brownies. I do know this, that extra sugar did not get added in...oops...It's probably for the best considering I started out the morning with 5 (they were small squares, don't judging me) and ended the day with a few more. I figured out that if you ate them with strawberries and quickly drank milk they tasted almost like normal brownies...almost. Anyways, all this to say I survived work that day with my 5:30 brownies. They tasted terribly amazing. I was in the chocolate mood so let me tell you, they hit the spot. It worked out perfectly too since no one else had quit the craving I did and left me to my sugarless, chalk-like brownies. <br />
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We all need a good smile now and then...however...I recommend just sleeping in a little more before work...that day was a blur Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-45725658051835520092013-02-28T07:06:00.000-08:002013-03-07T11:39:56.402-08:00Chili Powder Seasoning <h1 class="item" style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798532542559976390noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83269483775271413.post-64032101493088787022013-02-28T07:03:00.000-08:002013-03-07T11:40:24.581-08:00Substitute Ideas<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am learning to be better about bending my recipe rules. Usually I stick to the rules of a recipe like my life depended on it. There is nothing worse then wasted food and broken emotions over a floppy dish (& yes in my household it is that big of a deal). Food is pricy and I don't like wasting it! Okay, well it's that and the fact that I'm hungry & if my food now tastes more like glorified dog food then what I see on the cooking channel I'm scary.<br />
Anyways, I have slowly been learning that mixing things up doesn't always mean disaster and sometimes it even saves money because I use what I have on hand rather then running to the store, again, to get every item on the recipe card. (Look I'm even calling them ingredients now not rules! I'm coming along!) On this journey to food freedom I have discovered some very handy substitutes to for my cooking escapades. I have also started these substitutes as I am learning more about food that is actual beneficial to your body not just a filler for the tummy. With each success I will keep the substitute list updated for you guys. Give it a try and have fun thinking outside the box...it's kind of addicting!</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Yeast: Equal Parts Baking Soda & Lemon Juice. Mix together then pour into your recipe (example: your recipe calls for 1ts. yeast: mix together 1/2ts of lemon juice with 1/2ts of baking soda)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Butter: Raw Butter (store bought or make it yourself: <a href="http://willwork4cupcakes.blogspot.com/2013/02/homemade-butter.html" target="_blank">Butter Recipe</a>) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Butter: Coconut Oil use same amount as the recipe calls for butter (use solid form for cooking, but melt in the microwave [or stove] when baking with coconut oil)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Butter: Avocado oil use same amount as recipe calls for butter </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Butter: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ghee" target="_blank">GHEE</a> (found at local health food stores or online)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Sugar: Maple Syrup use same amount as the recipe calls for sugar </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Sugar: Honey use same amount as the recipe calls for sugar</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Sugar: Equal Parts Molasses & Honey for the sugar amount in the recipe </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Salad Dressing: Avocado Oil ...& a little bit of salt</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Buttermilk/Yogurt: Kefir use same amount as recipe calls for buttermilk or yogurt (makes great smoothies!) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Chili Powder: I use my <a href="http://willwork4cupcakes.blogspot.com/2013/02/chili-powder-seasoning.html" target="_blank">Homemade Recipe</a> which does not have any fillers or preservatives </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Garlic Salt: Garlic Powder & Salt :)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Creole Seasoning: Homemade Recipe, It's easy <a href="https://www.blogger.com/2%201/2%20tablespoons%20paprika%202%20tablespoons%20salt%202%20tablespoons%20garlic%20powder%201%20tablespoon%20black%20pepper%201%20tablespoon%20onion%20powder%201%20tablespoon%20cayenne%20pepper%201%20tablespoon%20dried%20oregano%201%20tablespoon%20dried%20thyme%20-%20See%20more%20at:%20http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-essence-creole-seasoning-recipe/index.html#sthash.igarOqP5.dpuf%20%20Read%20more%20at:%20http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-essence-creole-seasoning-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback" target="_blank">make it yourself</a> </li>
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<li>Lemon Juice/Baking soda Combo: I substitute simply for cost reasons and when I'm in a jam & have no yeast.</li>
<li>Raw Butter: I love butter but I am slowly cutting out highly processed chemicals. ( I am finding out lots of information through blogs, books & family friends) But raw butter (made from raw unpasteurized milk) is very expensive, & too time consuming to make for my life right now. </li>
<li> Coconut oil I use for the health benefits (It is also expensive but has so many more uses then just food). <a href="http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html" target="_blank">Click here to read more </a></li>
<li>Avocado Oil: This has become my favorite salad dressing! Avocado oil is both good internally and also great for your hair and skin. You can't beat that! <a href="http://superfoodprofiles.com/avocado-oil-health-benefits" target="_blank">Click here to read internal health benefits.</a> <a href="http://www.avocado.com/site/health-beauty/benefits/avocado-oil-and-your-hair" target="_blank">Read about using avocado for you hair </a></li>
<li>Ghee- This makes for a very good butter substitute for health benefits but it's also tastes like butter! Heating butter causes the fat and moisture to separate. The butter fat is taken from the top, and that is Ghee! Ghee
has a much longer shelf life then regular butter. It tastes a little nutter with a yummy buttery flavor. It works GREAT for sauteing vegetables. <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/ghee" target="_blank">Ghee Health Benefits</a></li>
<li>PLEASE check out this blog for more information if all this info about oils and butter is interesting to you: <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/14/mini-pledge-week-10-no-refined-oils/" target="_blank"><i>100daysofrealfood</i></a></li>
<li>Maple Syrup: Although sugar is"natural" the process it goes through to become white refined sugar is highly processed and anything but natural. Maple Syrup (be careful with this, just because it's labeled maple syrup does not mean it is! Most maple syrups at the store are just glorified sugar water, check the label it should have only one ingredient: maple syrup) I know my grocery store does carry a brand that is just maple syrup, but price wise you may have better luck buying bulk online. I'll keep you updated on what I find.</li>
<li>Honey: This is my favorite sugar substitute. Even if you don't like honey when you bake with it it's not a strong flavor just adds that needed sweet factor. My husband does not like honey but he will eat anything I bake with it, no complaints yet. Like the maple syrup be careful what kind of honey you are buying. Most honey's at the store are also just glorified sugar water and in that case you might as well just use the sugar you have on hand (unless you are substituting for reasons other then health, then go for it and enjoy!) I buy only raw local honey (raw means it is unheated, pure, unpasteurized, unprocessed honey, & local honey helps with allergies which my hubby has) (Honey Tip: with so many different kinds of honey choices go for the darker honey, the darker the honey the higher its mineral contents, pH readings, & aroma/flavor) Check your local farmer's markets or health food store or try places online <a href="http://www.weebeehoney.net/Products.html" target="_blank">like this one</a>. *Please note I have yet to find this kind of honey in my regular grocery store.</li>
<li>Molasses: I usually do equal Parts Honey & Molasses to help make my honey go father when I'm baking a lot. Molasses helps add a beautiful taste and color to your baked goods as well as help lighten your honey load. (I love my honey and try to make it last as long as possible). Like with everything else check that label! My rule of thumb is 4 ingredients or less or I'm making it at home! (This rule a bendy one. It's something I try to stick to but can't always make it happen. Just do you best and don't stress over it, after all stress isn't good either!) </li>
<li> Kefir is a drinkable yogurt made from particles called “grains.” "...Kefir contains much more of the friendly bacteria known as 'probiotics'". -<a href="http://nationalkefirassociation.com/Kefir.aspx" target="_blank">Kefir</a></li>
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Titus is here! On Feb 11th my 4th nephew Titus Robert was born! I don't know about you but I know that family can be such a sweet blessing in your life. My sister and brother-in-law currently live about 2 hours away. So far I have had the privilege of being there for 3 of my sister's four births. I love my nephews more than I can describe. They have been a comfort, joy, and a tool of bonding in our family. My sister is a trooper! Four boys, ages 4 and under! I am learning so much from her..and <span style="font-size: small;">I </span>know that I will have a great support system when its my turn to be a mom. Kristen & Rob are raising up little loving gentlemen! So thank them people, we all know we could use some more of those around ;) </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><u>Left to right: Jude 20months , Elijah 3, Titus, & Noah 4yrs old</u></td></tr>
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To help Kris out I spent an entire Saturday baking goodies to fill her freezer. The boys love muffins and breads..who doesn't'!? It was actually pretty fun until the end of the day when all I wanted to do was sleep. Every ounce of our tiny apartment counter space was occupied, including our dinning room table & floor. </div>
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While I worked on the muffins I had the bread machine going on the floor with the cinnamon raisin bread. I then stopped to make a <a href="http://willwork4cupcakes.blogspot.com/search/label/Recipes" target="_blank">Caramel Macchiato.</a> </div>
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I have got to share new obsession (that's what my family is calling it). Remember how I told you that my Hubby is a retired barista?! Well...here is our homemade Caramel Macchiato Recipe!!! Just to explain a little something to help you understand the recipe, caramel macchiato's at Starbucks really should be called Vanilla Macchiatos because the only caramel in them is the drizzle on top (which I am perfectly okay with because they taste like heaven). When I made this I did not have caramel drizzle so really mine is a vanilla drink but if you want grab some caramel sauce and drink away! (you can get the expensive stuff @ Starbucks store or online, or from you local grocery near the ice-cream topping sections) </div>
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Well, without further ado...here it is:</div>
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Your first step is to create the syrup used to sweeten your yummy coffee, this recipe makes enough for a couple of coffee drinks so find a glass jar to store the leftovers in for next time.</div>
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Sweet Love Sugar Syrup:</h4>
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1 Cup of sugar</div>
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1/4 Cup Water</div>
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1 1/2 TSP. Vanilla</div>
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Bring your sugar and water to a boil on the stove. Do not stir, occasional lift your pan and swirl the mixture to help the
sugar dissolve. Make sure the sugar is COMPLETELY dissolved in the
water. (the first time I made this I was impatient, thus, my mixture
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Pour into your glass container. (I used a funnel but it really is not necessary...I just think funnels are cool)</div>
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yes it's that easy!</div>
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(I try & save some $ so I recycle containers. This glass jar was my old honey container, I removed the label and used the leftover paper on it to make my own label (not the cutest but it works. I have to prioritize my crafting projects. Maybe eventually I'll get to make a cuter label). I also added a little fabric to the make the bottle look as good as the syrup tastes =) I have been taking this to work with me to make caramel coffees for myself and co-workers..brownie points for me! </div>
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1/2 Cup of very dark coffee or espresso</div>
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1 Cup of Milk (lessen milk a little if you like a stronger coffee taste)</div>
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2 TLB of your Sweet Love Sugar Syrup<br />
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Ice Cubes (for real coffee lovers freeze some coffee in ice-cube trays for coffee ice-cubes)</div>
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Make your strong coffee or espresso, place in the fridge/freezer to help it cool while you work on getting everything else ready. I used Starbucks instant coffee packets I friend gave me. I just halved the amount of water it called for to get the darker coffee. <br />
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For Christmas this year my
grandparents-in-law bought me a sewing machine...It is so beautiful and
wonderful and magical (can you tell I'm excited?!) I was extremely sick
on Christmas & pretty much my whole winter break from work. (tear).
My poor new sewing machine has just been sitting in the box. For
Christmas all I could do was hold the box, it was the least I could to
do say thank you! I had my husband put the box in the bed with me so I
could read about it as I dozed in & out of sleep. It was pathetic
haha. Anyways, a few days ago I was finally able to break the beauty out
and put her to good use. I am trying to open an etsy <a href="http://willwork4cupcakes.blogspot.com/search/label/Store" target="_blank">store</a>
to earn some $ for my husband and I's missions trip this summer. (They recommend starting with 8 items) Well here is
my first successful product! Before I received my sewing machine my sister let me borrow hers for awhile, as well as
helped me start getting the motivation to make pillows & such for
people to buy. I feel so blessed & supported by those around me...I
have no excuses now to put off doing this. I am hoping this week to
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*I say hoping
because my older sister is getting ready to have her 4th child (she has 3
boys ages 4, 3, & 1). To help her prepare for this upcoming
adventure, in addition to the one she is living, I am planning to
prepare frozen meals for her growing family. Working full time is a blessing but it makes all these projects a
juggle. I am a thankful-stressed lady with bigger plans than time... Oh
well, it's part of the fun. This week is going to be full with crafting
& baking, we will see how much I accomplish. With one project down,
I'm off to a good start (Did I mention that on top of the 8 projects this week I'm also working on a gift project for a
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This is the living room of our 1 bd. apartment. I'm so thankful for AJ and his flexibility with allowing me to turn our living room into a disorganized-organized (that's what I like to define myself as) crafty mess. This will probably be our realty for the next couple of weeks as I try and plug away at the projects. Aj has been helping me set up an organized area in our living room for crafts..that way my scissors and socks don't have to keep sharing the same drawer in the closet. (It think he is also helping so he can have the couch back...I don't blame him) </div>
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My beautiful sewing machine! It is amazing! I now need to step up my game and expand my sewing skills. I'm thankful both my momma & mother-in-law sew and are great teachers. I'm looking forward to all I can learn from them. </div>
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Aj and I tied the knot 8 months ago...(I realize that is hilariously short and laughable but I can't believe it has already been that long! After dating for 4 years I thought marriage would never come, now I can't believe 9 months have already flown by! I have been taking the time to look back and remember that crazy wonderful day. I am so thankful to my momma & dad for all the help they put forth to make it all happen. DIY weddings are a blast...and a headache. I was a full time senior in college, the girls RA (Residence Assistant, AKA: mother of the dorm), & full time engaged lady trying to plan my wedding, which was fully DIY. I remember looking up pictures and ideas and it was SOO helpful when I was trying to put everything together. So....I wanted to share my wedding pictures for any bride out there needing some inspirational pictures & evidence of enjoying and surviving their DIY wedding, or for any girl (like myself) who is still obsessed with wedding pictures...esp. vintage & antique. For as long as I can remember I have loved antique items. For me consumerism is lifeless. I love the story behind each belonging tucked away in some shabby chic place. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><br />
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After much joking I finally gave in to my dad's idea and got married at my parent's country house...so glad I did..guess dad's do know whats best...sometimes ;)</div>
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If you are in the FL area check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AnnaE.GoinsPhotography" target="_blank">A&G Photography</a>...she is so talented as you can see =)</div>
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Sisters, friends from college & highschool & actually elementary school too. I let the girl's pick out their dresses. I just told them to find something sundress style in a neutral beige/taupe color. They did a great job and looked amazing too. They loved being able to spend what their personal budget allowed.....all-in-all it was a success. </div>
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We actually ended up having two vintage cars placed on the property for free from friend's of my parent's. We used this one to hold the gifts at the reception. The other one we drove away in. Hands down it was the highlight of the event. The guests LOVED taking pictures by the antique cars. </div>
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Like I mentioned before this was our "backdrop" I DIY the Chandelier in the background. I found it for $5 @ a flea market & revamped it with paint, glue and of course some bling. The whicker furniture we also bought thrifty (what I call items that came from either thrift stores, garage sales, or flee markets..or by some other crazy "thrifty" means) and we gave it some fresh paint & a little fixing up. (Can you believe I did all this and was in college full time 2 hours from my parent's home...life was a blurr! </div>
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I am so thankful for all the help I got! </div>
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***Key to DIY Weddings...ASK FOR HELP! DELEGATE!! I am usually shy but the wedding really stretched me to reach out and ask friends & family for help. I learned a lot along the way</div>
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I made this pillow & we placed it beside the cupcake table. The pillow now adorns my couch. I love it, & the memory it represents.</div>
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My sister made these signs for my two nephews to carry down the asile. I am so proud of them they did pretty well!</div>
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Naturally, this was one of the best moments of the wedding for me personally, besides, of course, marrying my husband. When I was 2 years old my dad broke his neck in a car accident when he was in the military. He is a quadriplegic but that never stops him. His usual chair makes him shorter than me, so for the wedding he wanted to be able to walk me down the asile...& he did!!! It was so special to be able to look up into his face and remember his height and strength. I am so proud of him. This was so special to us both. We laughed/cried all the way down the aisle. (We sprinkled the grass with light pink roses...my fav! It's an easy decor idea for simple elegance) </div>
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My mom was so busy helping get things together she did not get a chance to help me get ready..but she stole a couple minutes to celebrate with me before things got even crazier *Brides: take time to breathe and appreciate these moments, they are precious & yet easily overlooked. I am thankful for my older sister who reminded me of this importance. </div>
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Because of logistics Aj and I saw each other before the wedding. We shared this special moment before the photographer gathered us all together. I loved having him see me for the first time just us...I was able to be me and not have the nerves sabotage the moment. </div>
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Aj's groomsmen were all Josh's and Johns!! AHH talk about confusing! Except of course for Petey...Can you guess who that is? lol We had so much fun ...so thankful for blessed friendships. (A friend and I made the <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">boutonnieres
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Got married on the front porch & Aj's father married us. You can't see it in the pic but there was an antique dresser in front of the door with another chandelier hanging from the ceiling Looked so pretty. </div>
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I ordered these clutches on Etsy & then I added the blue fabric flower myself. I was really worried about this decision because I love flowers, but I was trying to really use money wisely and for things more lasting than just one day (hence all the decor that is now in my house). I am so glad I was brave & went for it. My bridesmaid's and I loved the clutches! They all loved the little keepsake of them too. I am very glad I chose them. </div>
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My aunt helped out with the decor and setting up...she got addicted to making those burlap bows with the tulle, but hey I'm not complaining It looked great & I took them apart and now use them for craft material.</div>
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I love my parent's house. Country Love *</div>
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Aj's family extended family does not believe in dancing...of any kind..and yes it was my wedding but I decided to honor their beliefs. So we stole away and shared a dance for us & for our photographer to capture. </div>
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My uncle took care of the food and served us BBQ...Um yes I ate!! We also had the mason jar goblets..hilarious. </div>
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Okay the dress.....MY FAVORITE PART OF MY WEDDING STORY!!! I found this dress at a thrift store with my mom for $150!!! God is good!! It fit like a glove! I had the date of my wedding sewn into the bottom of the dress. (in blue thread of course)..forgot to get a picture but I remember & it's special to me.. It is all vintage beading...oh so beautiful..you antique lovers out there understand...they don't make them like they used to. I just kept thinking about the story of the dress & wondering about other women who also walked down in the <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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The processional music was my favorite song "this will be an everlasting love" It just get's you in the "walking mood" =) </div>
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Instead of favors we had tin buckets filed with ice and old fashioned sodas and Izzies..it was a huge hit! I used the boxed they came in to make a banner sign that hung above the buckets</div>
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The curtain in the back is actually painters drop cloths (cheaper way to go to buy fabric that has similar appearance to burlap) & of course my aunts burlap bows adorned the tie backs...cute..and my favorite are the twinkling white lights we had strong above from tree to tre. And you can't tell too well in this picture but we had tea cups hanging with ribbon form a branch in the tree</div>
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When it get's late & I get tired...we get ridiculous. </div>
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This is my oldest Nephew Noah..he walked down the aisle carrying one of the signs we made him. The two signs said "Uncle AJ" "Here comes your bride"</div>
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We rented table and chairs and rented white table clothes. We then decorated with burlap, lace, and & eclectic antique items for the centerpieces. Each table was different. </div>
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For our cake we had....cupcakes of course! My aunt made these for us as our present. </div>
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Baby's breath...cheap girl's key to wildflower look!</div>
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With the big grass area the kids had a blast playing with bubbles, swinging on the rope swing, & the older kids played croquet. It was a family fun affair. </div>
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We had a typewriter @ the guest table when people walked in...guess where we got it...lol yep being "thrifty"</div>
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The tables were placed on the concrete driveway so the grass could be used for the picnic blankets and games. (This was a couple who got married a few months after us...so cute...)</div>
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For the cake table we used my grandpa's vintage dresser. My younger sister & I made the cake topper and the framed initials I love the frame...It is hanging above my couch in my living room. I get so many compliments on it & like the pillow I LOVE the memory. </div>
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Our groomsmen & bridesmaid played a few songs on their saxophones. AMAZING! </div>
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My bridesmaid was so kind and made these "thank you" fans for us. We had them near the ceremony in case it got hot or the sun was in the guest's eyes. </div>
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We definitely caked each other good. I had it everywhere...sometimes you got to have a little fun. </div>
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grandma just recently passed away a little while after my wedding. She was so
in love with the vintage items she was caught taking the pearls off the tables.
She kept one pair and wore them until the day she passed away. She showed them
to everyone and would not even go to bed without them. I feel
gratitude to have this as my last memory of my grandma… after all...she is the
artist in the family, I have her to thank for my love of glitter & glue. </span></div>
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Thrifty bird cage & burlap "card" sign. I dislike birds ALOT (they hated me first) But I absolutely love the look of vintage birdcages. I am very glad it's filled with cards and $ not feathers and beaks. </div>
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Instead of a guestbook we had them write us a note of encouragement, advice, prayer etc. The box now sits on our bookshelf. I love sitting down and going back over all the notes, some funny some serious. </div>
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I love these flower sooo much!!! My bouquet came out exactly as I pictured. I dried them and they are in a pearl-decorated mason jar on my bookshelf. </div>
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The hubs! =)</div>
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We had a kids table for them to paint and draw on..as well as eat
on...My uncle cooked them hotdogs in case BBQ was not their thing. (the
drink is Malta..a Spanish version of GROSS! lol It is an acquired taste I
wish to never acquire..but AJ loves it and so does his family. Since
the country was everywhere I had to find ways to incorporate the
Hispanic. I was happy to do it as long as I did not have to drink it =)</div>
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Flower toss!! I stood on the patio and threw it down. My good friend from college and caught it & is actually soon to be engaged! It was very special. </div>
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My older sister surprised us at the reception with these homemade shirts for my nephews, which reads: "we want cousins!!!" hahaha we still laugh about it....and they still wear them. </div>
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Elijah he is the second oldest of 3 boys...& soon to be another. </div>
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The antique car we drove away in</div>
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As
much as I love Sugar, I am still a huge advocate of eating whole foods,
the more natural the better. But I am also one who can relate to a
tiny budget & big dreams. So my hubby and I are doing a slow
cleaning out of our fridge and pantry on our journey to health. For me
health, is not a diet, it is not a workout obsession routine to make my
body more like a man's (let's be honest that just is not for all of
us....especially those of us who find ourselves eating popcorn and
watching the workout video rather than finishing it...can I get an
amen?!) </div>
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When
I first attempted to switch our diets I almost broke our bank. I had no
idea how much I should be spending on what..I know the cheep stuff is
cheap..but that's it! What is normal $ in the "hippie organic world? "<a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/" target="_blank">100 days of real food</a>
blog has helped me sooo much! It is a realistic way to eat good food
without GMOs or MSG. She is simple with her recipes and they are
yummy!!! I have learned so much for her blog as well as the Nourishing
Traditions book (I got mine on Amazon). Both include recipes and are
filled with information. As a full time working lady & full-time
wifey I love getting "two-birds-with-one-stone."</div>
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Thus, my small steps advice. Start with produce, then move to dairy, then to
meats etc...I have found I am learning so much as I take one day at a
time, and keep the right perspective in mind (perfect health is not
achievable, good health is). </div>
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okay...all
this to say...I am in the switch over from chemical dairy to "real"
dairy. I successfully made butter on my first try! WOOHOO (seriously, I
rarely get a recipe right the first go around) It was so delicious. For
the picture above I used the raw milk recipe. Actually, all in all, it
was rather simple. Unfortunately, I do not have the time to rely on this
as our main source of butter so I keep it as my fun DIY project. For
every day use we use GHEE and for baking (which I try to do in
moderation, we use the reg grocery store butter) Buying raw butter, for
us, is out of the question....at $13.00 for a little tub it's a budget
breaker. Raw milk is more expensive then regular milk, but we freeze
half of it and make it last all month (since it's just the two of us) We
get the raw milk for about $8/gal from a local farm. It's my treat
splurge.</div>
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Anyways here is the raw butter recipe, from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_13?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=nourishing+traditions&sprefix=nourishing+tr%2Caps%2C248" target="_blank">Nourishing Traditions book</a>:</div>
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RECIPE Using Milk</h3>
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Items Needed:</h4>
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1 qrt. Organic or Raw Milk </div>
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Wide-Mouth Mason Jar (Or glass Jar w/ Lid)<br />
Food processor or blender (with steal blade) </div>
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Salt<br />
Wooden spoon<br />
Wooden or stainless steal bowl <br />
Strainer</div>
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Butter Dish</div>
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Steps: </h4>
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1. Pour milk into the glass jar & leave in room temperature for about 8 hours (with lid on)</div>
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2. Place soured milk in the food processor and process until butter forms. </div>
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3.
Place the butter & the liquid (which is buttermilk) in a strainer
(make sure to place it over a small bowl in order to save your
buttermilk for baking!)</div>
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4.
Remove the butter from the strainer and place it in a wooden or
stainless steal bowl & press out buttermilk with a wooden spoon ...
continue to poor the buttermilk into the strainer set over the small
bowl ...the one that's collecting your buttermilk. </div>
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5. Wash the butter by adding a little cold water and continue to press the butter with the wooden spoon.</div>
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6. Continue to wash the butter until the butter no longer exudes buttermilk</div>
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7. Roll the butter into a ball and pat dry</div>
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8. Place the butter in a crock and pour the buttermilk into a glass container. Cover and store in fridge...or freeze</div>
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If
you don't have the eight hours to wait on the milk to sour here is a
faster way to make butter. It is more expensive route to go because of
the raw organic cream, ($12 at our health store) but then again, time is
money right? ;)</div>
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RECIPE Using Cream</h3>
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Items Needed:</h4>
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Organic or Raw Cream</div>
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Wide-Mouth Mason Jar (Or glass Jar w/ Lid)<br />
Wooden or stainless steal bowl <br />
Wooden Spoon<br />
Strainer</div>
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Salt</div>
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Butter Dish</div>
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Steps: </h4>
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1. Fill a glass jar, with a screw-on-lid, (I used a wide-mouthed large mason jar) with the cream. </div>
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2.
To form the butter shake the cream for about 10- 15 minutes until the
cream separates. You now have the butter fully formed (yes I count this
as part of my exercise for the day, throw in some squats too while your
shaking the cream for an extra sweat haha). </div>
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3. Place the butter in a strainer. Keep the liquid, it is buttermilk and will be great in pancakes, bread, baking etc.<br />
4.
In order to make sure that all the buttermilk is out of the butter,
place the strainer with the butter in very cold water. Gently press out
the remaining buttermilk. (The colder the better so the butter won't
melt). Make sure the water stays very cold while continuing to knead the
butter until the water is clear and no longer "murky". Do you very best
to get on the buttermilk pressed out of the butter. Remaining
buttermilk will cause the butter to spoil quicker. </div>
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5.
Place the butter (preferably in an stainless steal or wooden mixing
bowl) and add salt to your desired taste. (Either use your hands or
wooden spoons. </div>
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6. Place butter in your butter dish and ENJOY! & have fun showing off your "Little House On The Prairie" butter.<br />
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**Butter can be easily frozen so make a make big batch & save some for later </h4>
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