Sugar and Spice And A Little Pink Too
Happy Pink Saturday. It's that time again, when we share the pink things that make us smile. For more pink stop by and see Beverly at How Sweet The Sound .What are little boys made of?Snips and snails,...
View ArticleOh My, Let's Make Some Pie
I love pie. Who doesn't? But it seems that many people don't like the idea of making their own crust (quite honestly I can't imaging using a store bought crust). So I'm sharing the crust recipe I use...
View ArticleArticle 4
My mom gave me the coolest thing ever from Willaims-Sonoma . She gave me a pumpkin and apple shaped "hand pie" press.This is what the finished product looked like...not as great as the ones in the...
View ArticleSnow on Snow on Snow
Okay, I must admit I LOVE the white stuff (snow that is). I Love being stuck at home with my family and I love watching my kids play in the snow!Granted we don't get stuck at home too often. I don't...
View ArticlePeanut Butter and Chocolate!! Oh, My!!!
I don't have long for a post today, but I just had to share these YUMMY, YUMMY bars. They are fantastic, not like "oh, those are good" it's more like "OH MY GOODNESS, THOSE ARE GREAT"!!! The best part...
View ArticleThe Magic Of Lime / and a new blog too
Wow, this week has gotten away. I've been working on a new blog with my good friend. It's a blog all about Girl Scouts. If you or someone you know is interested in Girl Scouts, check it outGirl Scout...
View ArticleWith Acceptance Comes Healing and Happy Hallowpink
Let me start by saying thank you to Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for hosting Pink Saturday.With Acceptance Comes HealingLast Saturday I came to terms with the fact that there is a difference between...
View ArticlePumpkin Cookies
I needed to make cookies the other day, and decided to try something new. I failed to read the recipe well, before I started and had to substitute an ingredient, but they still turned out yummy!! The...
View ArticleA Halloween Party and Pink Saturday Too
What an exciting day!!! The enchanting Ms. V, of A Fanciful Twist, is hosting a fabulous Halloween Blog Party, and the Lovely Beverly, of How Sweet The Sound, is hosting the delightful Pink Saturday!!...
View ArticleA Perfect Day For Pictures and Pie
I love that the weather is cooling. It makes for much more enjoyable times outside. A week or so ago I posted pictures of my kiddos at my Mom and Dad's house. Well we were there again this weekend, and...
View ArticleTrick or Treat and Dinner Too
Wow!! I don't know about you, but things have been a little crazy around here. Halloween is fun, but it makes for an oh, so crazy week!! I guess it would help if I did a little more planning ahead, but...
View ArticlePink Saturday
Do The Upcoming Holidays Have You Feeling A Little Rattled?This time of year things start to get a little crazy!! There is so much to do, so many places to go, so many crafts I want to do with my kids,...
View ArticleThrifty Find and Buscuits for Breakfast
I have always loved going to thrift stores, but I don't always have the time, and sometimes it is just too big of a hassle with my 3 year old. But the other day I had a few minutes with just the baby....
View ArticleYummy!! Brickle Squares!!
I was looking for something new to make for dessert last week. Of course it had to be simple (as most all of my cooking is done with a 3 year old and 12 mo. old underfoot). These yummy bars fit the...
View ArticleI'm Dreaming Of A Pink Christmas..."
I intended to post this morning, but the day filled up and just got away. If I hurry I'll be able to post while it's still Saturday, Pink Saturday that is.My niece and my daughter LOVE to make cards...
View ArticleBasic/Cinnamon Muffins
A Yummy Valentine treat...This recipe comes from the Joy of Cooking cookbook. Option 1:Basic Muffins with Milk or Cream (I use cream)Preheat oven to 400. Grease and flower a standard 12 cup muffin...
View ArticleRefrigerator Rolls
This weekend we celebrated my Dad's Birthday. On the Menu was: salad, green beans, chicken and noodles, and yummy warm fresh from the oven yeast rolls. I thought I would share the recipe for the yeast...
View ArticleHappy Pink Valentines Day!!
Happy Pink Saturday, and Valentine's Day too! I hope everyone out there in blog land is having a Perfectly Pink Valentines Day. This morning there were Valentine goodies to be had by all at our house....
View ArticleCake Mix Cookie Bars
1 Box Yellow Cake Mix1 Small Box Vanilla Pudding Mix1/4 C Water3/4 C Vegetable Oil2 Eggs1 C Chocolate Chips or M&M'sCombine cake mix, and dry pudding mix in mixing bowl. Next add water, oil, and...
View ArticleGranny's Sugar Cookies
Sometimes the best recipes are written on old scraps of paper.1 C powdered sugar1 C granulated sugar1 C butter1 C oil1 T vanillaAdd dry ingredients:4 C + 4T flower1t soda1t salt1t cream of tartarRoll...
View ArticleGranny's Butter Cookies
1 C butter1 C powdered sugar2 C flour1 C pecans (optional)1 t ice water1 t vanillaCream butter and sugar together thoroughly, add other ingredient in order and chill.Make small oblong rolls (about...
View ArticleEnchilada Casserole
1 rotisserie chicken (pulled from from bone, skin removed, and shredded) or cooked chicken1 bag crushed tortilla chips, or corn tortillas1 can cream of chicken soup1 can chicken broth1/4 cup sower...
View ArticleBlueberry Pie
My favorite pie crust. (make crust and chill)Filling1 1/2-2 cups sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired 6 cups blueberries 1...
View ArticleBlueberry Hand Pies
Blueberry Filling:4 cups blue berries (fresh berries are best, but frozen will work too)1/4 cups waterCombine berries and water in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling.1 1/2 cups...
View ArticleCream Pie (with variations)
1 baked 9 inch pastry shellFilling:1/3 C flour2/3 C sugar1/4 t salt2 C milk scalded3 beaten egg yolks2 T butter1/2 t vanilla-Mix flour, sugar, and salt.-Heat/scald milk in microwave.-Whisk flour,...
View Article