tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72656935231294377882024-03-05T16:25:54.297-08:00Frugal HomekeepingMarciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.comBlogger640125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-74972997237273776312016-10-31T11:14:00.001-07:002016-10-31T11:35:58.239-07:00Hershey's Recipe-1940<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmvpbJmSP8Khz0ESMSdAp73nKHl929kkgLYOUz5GI6pl6Wpdphv7T-P96i_Lg8-AnXb4Lm0WDAJ4AdXkJVx3ilwegQbWiDHZnvwcyveAQDQ8ab-7_gzfZVaaQCT7qXWhtPFbIbfqxrc4s/s640/blogger-image-1232570282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmvpbJmSP8Khz0ESMSdAp73nKHl929kkgLYOUz5GI6pl6Wpdphv7T-P96i_Lg8-AnXb4Lm0WDAJ4AdXkJVx3ilwegQbWiDHZnvwcyveAQDQ8ab-7_gzfZVaaQCT7qXWhtPFbIbfqxrc4s/s640/blogger-image-1232570282.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a great old recipe for cake-like chocolate chip cookies! I substituted caramel chips in half of the dough of this batch. Also, you'll notice that I topped some of the cookies with a walnut half. These are soft cookies that are similar to old-fashioned tea cakes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXthlB-R-K95fEs5uAOI5hKQ1P_gCdopm5St9gWpiAU_eHiUTErthZgRcdPV8iVS7wln3lyRztpikuKdkRBRHtkedCu1SV1pgz3OIOqH0UEmjTdkp-Xg31X2_Jxb279xOhuX8Q_5c-1i4/s640/blogger-image-777430332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXthlB-R-K95fEs5uAOI5hKQ1P_gCdopm5St9gWpiAU_eHiUTErthZgRcdPV8iVS7wln3lyRztpikuKdkRBRHtkedCu1SV1pgz3OIOqH0UEmjTdkp-Xg31X2_Jxb279xOhuX8Q_5c-1i4/s640/blogger-image-777430332.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKj4aWY8dTj8uIhVZr30PqU3Eikp1rJwDhS2XH7PaE7Hoq98qIMw5A8Bf1R4LfLyIeNEnErDGUsXi0VxbW02MUd2UambrmANc6xKkkYqVy0eyC9D9gKEh_nzyWLNyTouR2hk86XItmAdo/s640/blogger-image-1239016660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKj4aWY8dTj8uIhVZr30PqU3Eikp1rJwDhS2XH7PaE7Hoq98qIMw5A8Bf1R4LfLyIeNEnErDGUsXi0VxbW02MUd2UambrmANc6xKkkYqVy0eyC9D9gKEh_nzyWLNyTouR2hk86XItmAdo/s640/blogger-image-1239016660.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlr-V-z2FBhSrlvyzb5tc8zrq9g0otOE-iOcpVRlorN1zJ3LaVfsEvOXS0eaxXo56BLSDujqC60lrkd5VpWjDHTzUpmh1tz1IK5WeGwrOrPGNf2On7anKZt5KmEav0Suzq5-6Z3qRINTg/s640/blogger-image-1180435236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlr-V-z2FBhSrlvyzb5tc8zrq9g0otOE-iOcpVRlorN1zJ3LaVfsEvOXS0eaxXo56BLSDujqC60lrkd5VpWjDHTzUpmh1tz1IK5WeGwrOrPGNf2On7anKZt5KmEav0Suzq5-6Z3qRINTg/s640/blogger-image-1180435236.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEaLZloSW940Y5Q88Y9uru2RQ0lwQlR8R_Oaklf5aiPVyPcepFgpxyJX8mGddSs3aBHy-wHGW460v1lD_aTuF25XWqmDXHULL-poevTvamrintuAwOBbLK6lq1R8N3zYFknfNzBM766wI/s640/blogger-image-2014920877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEaLZloSW940Y5Q88Y9uru2RQ0lwQlR8R_Oaklf5aiPVyPcepFgpxyJX8mGddSs3aBHy-wHGW460v1lD_aTuF25XWqmDXHULL-poevTvamrintuAwOBbLK6lq1R8N3zYFknfNzBM766wI/s640/blogger-image-2014920877.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ATYv5Hkr95yLOlAtzFZPfe-YTpKtTp0_9sJLw4XFMntxQEUyOPGbRnkLXMMlHX9U5Kr-wlBvPGuOdH1su5Q8NuEEY7Ur2r2CYeKplpGppfJwnyk06GBdZiAWORgI9TitFnM3hHkErrw/s640/blogger-image-420408751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ATYv5Hkr95yLOlAtzFZPfe-YTpKtTp0_9sJLw4XFMntxQEUyOPGbRnkLXMMlHX9U5Kr-wlBvPGuOdH1su5Q8NuEEY7Ur2r2CYeKplpGppfJwnyk06GBdZiAWORgI9TitFnM3hHkErrw/s640/blogger-image-420408751.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXnw42fqvtxD7C1M1cCKmBQV9a-QhzQz_9Krt3xzAIxIq7g2PNaCu_kXHcUJD36LUrg73ddi7eEUcUakJwIAVY4x834SPSWxa5SOAbHvvWhRS__R1EOCFAKmIvJuM5pdIaBTmrBrn22s/s640/blogger-image--2104918082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXnw42fqvtxD7C1M1cCKmBQV9a-QhzQz_9Krt3xzAIxIq7g2PNaCu_kXHcUJD36LUrg73ddi7eEUcUakJwIAVY4x834SPSWxa5SOAbHvvWhRS__R1EOCFAKmIvJuM5pdIaBTmrBrn22s/s640/blogger-image--2104918082.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-786093169509528602016-10-02T18:21:00.001-07:002016-10-03T07:21:55.267-07:00Food, Flowers and Beauty of Costa RicaHere are a few photos from my trip to Costa Rica. What a beautiful place! (Also, a couple of plate photos of our food at the resort for my foodie friends!)<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmE8834XjA5S_fg42gXJBNFOAkgqZztSTW307pMaiX0Vs6IICQQBDdj1tpf8TLXYqLvGkvCo0XG2ONxCagwI22yeaZmjJBiaWpb5Zf4UYs8NbS5QFuzvg2qw1o2Y1aNXeST6drXV3hdc/s640/blogger-image-1861644036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmE8834XjA5S_fg42gXJBNFOAkgqZztSTW307pMaiX0Vs6IICQQBDdj1tpf8TLXYqLvGkvCo0XG2ONxCagwI22yeaZmjJBiaWpb5Zf4UYs8NbS5QFuzvg2qw1o2Y1aNXeST6drXV3hdc/s640/blogger-image-1861644036.jpg"></a></div> Costa Rica from the air!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27Lp5CYOnx4afMlF_zTDWwwyfVTd2k7cVq5GjVfcfMXnZiAoBoWPYBMQZjWvW_3_mOxXyFf8YgZgs69j_tA0xXha4qD5svZQ3R25FYFCKXlArY6O9hG-4On10MgyDYuP_1Uikf3-wEsc/s640/blogger-image-135621983.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27Lp5CYOnx4afMlF_zTDWwwyfVTd2k7cVq5GjVfcfMXnZiAoBoWPYBMQZjWvW_3_mOxXyFf8YgZgs69j_tA0xXha4qD5svZQ3R25FYFCKXlArY6O9hG-4On10MgyDYuP_1Uikf3-wEsc/s640/blogger-image-135621983.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw5nfiIZnkcWU5tXMBn_YM_8pgzNlA_AuKk95HD23vpZ1VYNxp2PqskwkYQ2t7GmOMoy1MLrtld6BGD-uPcG9uFqH-9aHlwKNKNIViCVb3T06_ZBw1PHv99cw1rOV3BvIOJOnXeWL4lM/s640/blogger-image--139789819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw5nfiIZnkcWU5tXMBn_YM_8pgzNlA_AuKk95HD23vpZ1VYNxp2PqskwkYQ2t7GmOMoy1MLrtld6BGD-uPcG9uFqH-9aHlwKNKNIViCVb3T06_ZBw1PHv99cw1rOV3BvIOJOnXeWL4lM/s640/blogger-image--139789819.jpg"></a></div>A coconut tree. Also, we had the best bananas, pineapple and limes ever!!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuAGKlx5GQgr-b2WDSWvlFcOBxMA4q6rEmaXEmX2RA3C-fiZetplx3GJguEJhCHzFPLRAtXy9SOQ_fBCyxValniNyz-PeMEwbV-SFR-wP227xpOUmAXG9k8KqUjYs6sn3f_sNAzipCfJ4/s640/blogger-image--123288650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuAGKlx5GQgr-b2WDSWvlFcOBxMA4q6rEmaXEmX2RA3C-fiZetplx3GJguEJhCHzFPLRAtXy9SOQ_fBCyxValniNyz-PeMEwbV-SFR-wP227xpOUmAXG9k8KqUjYs6sn3f_sNAzipCfJ4/s640/blogger-image--123288650.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wPKqgLKoj4rLaIRuI9REFYBMfYI6dpgYR_YpLeUsGd9p9QPm1_q5DVEdRb_Me6HT25ZkltSBnKirRhEQqqsBTYJhAS81n7QGmYN1uWQUb-zOdXluN0vhnSYRtDeCESVxf_RDyOTu2v0/s640/blogger-image-1947720764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wPKqgLKoj4rLaIRuI9REFYBMfYI6dpgYR_YpLeUsGd9p9QPm1_q5DVEdRb_Me6HT25ZkltSBnKirRhEQqqsBTYJhAS81n7QGmYN1uWQUb-zOdXluN0vhnSYRtDeCESVxf_RDyOTu2v0/s640/blogger-image-1947720764.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">On our day trip to Cocoa Beach, we saw fruit sellers along the road. Really fresh fruit!</span></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP39fixHDP4NVtUCWGUC5kXXNl-3fvQfpykUU_ixOHZPoYgQoylMXXvAp60fbmu9uxrNZAXwmoDWcmvBIPcYEPJEQk2bJFOsrgOkFRg01ovLF6CjQLKgIJ43OfiuVmrQ-TneE-0jlO494/s640/blogger-image--1282872029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP39fixHDP4NVtUCWGUC5kXXNl-3fvQfpykUU_ixOHZPoYgQoylMXXvAp60fbmu9uxrNZAXwmoDWcmvBIPcYEPJEQk2bJFOsrgOkFRg01ovLF6CjQLKgIJ43OfiuVmrQ-TneE-0jlO494/s640/blogger-image--1282872029.jpg"></a></div>A Banyan tree at Cocoa Beach. It starts as a fig!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9yJiphmj5Vs77hA65BURvU6P9YEd0MrqXCvc-kfumHkAUOQN9uI9GcLCjGsVJbKBS76i0M5nO9SQYb3SvM87CB9dCp1ZGyuqoY3EygCGGQrcoOWAZus4Spz57EiJvFuNfFmdHhD4RBc/s640/blogger-image--1114698792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9yJiphmj5Vs77hA65BURvU6P9YEd0MrqXCvc-kfumHkAUOQN9uI9GcLCjGsVJbKBS76i0M5nO9SQYb3SvM87CB9dCp1ZGyuqoY3EygCGGQrcoOWAZus4Spz57EiJvFuNfFmdHhD4RBc/s640/blogger-image--1114698792.jpg"></a></div>Not sure what these were! Unusual plant!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dhwyhn0OdSSvRju7HjJ5epKapb-bg9eGEzDYyq7Dn8IHqCz4usN6bWj9dCoVy3KL9KvSgTqoKGDoCntAayr5MWS__djkK9Dkx3lDG8FlUF-Qw3oTRxVQREv-4c6J0j9vppCien6cfws/s640/blogger-image-1281690789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dhwyhn0OdSSvRju7HjJ5epKapb-bg9eGEzDYyq7Dn8IHqCz4usN6bWj9dCoVy3KL9KvSgTqoKGDoCntAayr5MWS__djkK9Dkx3lDG8FlUF-Qw3oTRxVQREv-4c6J0j9vppCien6cfws/s640/blogger-image-1281690789.jpg"></a></div>Trees on the beach near the resort where we stayed.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKlDW5v7unvluSBfpU6ug9FuFtUjASStBBhwFXpJwMpH2X8-68cLyhU5GLewrdX0wqtgLLFD4ZEdSXhl7B0lqD4P8dhyQ7KiQNZdX_SThZW3om2mcrM0FFdEeuyxh2dEw4pjKP1p7ZLM/s640/blogger-image--569761470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKlDW5v7unvluSBfpU6ug9FuFtUjASStBBhwFXpJwMpH2X8-68cLyhU5GLewrdX0wqtgLLFD4ZEdSXhl7B0lqD4P8dhyQ7KiQNZdX_SThZW3om2mcrM0FFdEeuyxh2dEw4pjKP1p7ZLM/s640/blogger-image--569761470.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>OK, foodies...here are those food photos!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8LrAzS8dtFGB0Zje7Ns93itDe62pLLByAM3PxgWzcUvfWEAWoVBn25KHRaTC5Ez5e3NkQohQjwYHnB6G5xyuQCaQ1_fTCvBIe4kisG8C22ga2ulgT52wFINEH-m1mIyHViorriBbXPY/s640/blogger-image-1683807550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8LrAzS8dtFGB0Zje7Ns93itDe62pLLByAM3PxgWzcUvfWEAWoVBn25KHRaTC5Ez5e3NkQohQjwYHnB6G5xyuQCaQ1_fTCvBIe4kisG8C22ga2ulgT52wFINEH-m1mIyHViorriBbXPY/s640/blogger-image-1683807550.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6sBF25ED8joXWSPTFrXoQwaNL2BVjqCXcyiDRrSWjhngKcU978BG_uEAKMtIEa6JQWiESo8KYVkta5kYTB92v3Jm4UaNeyLq4PL4u7kD5dDrl2k5tgyjtP9FA0BHBBZZyIp87eZNzTI/s640/blogger-image--1629764383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6sBF25ED8joXWSPTFrXoQwaNL2BVjqCXcyiDRrSWjhngKcU978BG_uEAKMtIEa6JQWiESo8KYVkta5kYTB92v3Jm4UaNeyLq4PL4u7kD5dDrl2k5tgyjtP9FA0BHBBZZyIp87eZNzTI/s640/blogger-image--1629764383.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0lEQz5FmmL05xiRC4qr7sCx9yLi7_DYFUFRPhOYcRfprrxth4tZ1pmTVaQooSvkstyfkCIZ76SH9MmRIGc4Z9VmtKM2p6JqqTj1oVuTqbd8CNPeZSmIUXp8IcJe6vqHRwwJwzSQFtGY/s640/blogger-image--1296160731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0lEQz5FmmL05xiRC4qr7sCx9yLi7_DYFUFRPhOYcRfprrxth4tZ1pmTVaQooSvkstyfkCIZ76SH9MmRIGc4Z9VmtKM2p6JqqTj1oVuTqbd8CNPeZSmIUXp8IcJe6vqHRwwJwzSQFtGY/s640/blogger-image--1296160731.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>!Pur Vida! In Costa Rica it means,"Life's what you make of it!" Love that! Hope you have a great week!</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-19880690474283309752016-09-13T12:42:00.001-07:002016-09-13T12:43:39.614-07:00Butterfinger-Angel Food Dessert<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXT7I2FppjUk8rqETqmzPAOlfbYXfthBI6iPYdlVdKBEIM9OBO7tZX4yFZqcDw3173sIs3RHx6DcHK9OdgONL0Bn7WSWLrvc1FFYjyRMKi6_GZ7pOO-giLnL_K_zuke3m11A9uKRaQgyE/s640/blogger-image--1725033494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXT7I2FppjUk8rqETqmzPAOlfbYXfthBI6iPYdlVdKBEIM9OBO7tZX4yFZqcDw3173sIs3RHx6DcHK9OdgONL0Bn7WSWLrvc1FFYjyRMKi6_GZ7pOO-giLnL_K_zuke3m11A9uKRaQgyE/s640/blogger-image--1725033494.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>This is a light dessert that our son, Justin, requested for his birthday. It's fluffy and delicious with a Butterfinger candy bar crunch on top! He found the recipe on a site called Skinny Points Recipes.<div><br><div>Butterfinger Dessert</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4Cy14mrumPwf5ExVBkA5Oj4SHGFeUgX3F0vRSJ7Y7bPXNBRZWnR-qN9pN-jFXGnLzJXc859w05L28o8PPlRFNaEdaCZK7bmTaPe6LgzY2VlqDHGmlvglai2p4lihQVZRB8hrMFNQ1IU/s640/blogger-image-805095650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4Cy14mrumPwf5ExVBkA5Oj4SHGFeUgX3F0vRSJ7Y7bPXNBRZWnR-qN9pN-jFXGnLzJXc859w05L28o8PPlRFNaEdaCZK7bmTaPe6LgzY2VlqDHGmlvglai2p4lihQVZRB8hrMFNQ1IU/s640/blogger-image-805095650.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5asEm-z-3iOgXIHyrm4x3hFAS2JIn0XNk1_C3feZ0iLLry7MyNP8s4vHdpsuAvNpG8RE2fCHza0bWkix_hmCny8z_9WAnlqNY6_5oqUeZjQZ9L4BvlHUp5VtnmCMVp-znhi-AYX_T6E/s640/blogger-image-772309667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5asEm-z-3iOgXIHyrm4x3hFAS2JIn0XNk1_C3feZ0iLLry7MyNP8s4vHdpsuAvNpG8RE2fCHza0bWkix_hmCny8z_9WAnlqNY6_5oqUeZjQZ9L4BvlHUp5VtnmCMVp-znhi-AYX_T6E/s640/blogger-image-772309667.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBn62rJXTY3rIh2c5FHRe3Npa9BC_qkjo-27fxxZEwoLepnHV1OTKMZQzK_YHXz-JecyTzVVxCh7rb1GjXMxgeXX9nibSChzuNzRoifQU48Ay2CiZYPfzJihVt7APBezbFaAm0m_nAJH0/s640/blogger-image-676199477.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBn62rJXTY3rIh2c5FHRe3Npa9BC_qkjo-27fxxZEwoLepnHV1OTKMZQzK_YHXz-JecyTzVVxCh7rb1GjXMxgeXX9nibSChzuNzRoifQU48Ay2CiZYPfzJihVt7APBezbFaAm0m_nAJH0/s640/blogger-image-676199477.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjAqGHNktTKD8k7XIFzj3dR80W7eramlaqeMJ_-0gM8LL1xuXtMJuCmLHeBQ2_vfuDEd3z9PsmNMEEveLE9-UjNf0U0x01RsYS89IOIw9c_cdZdt2mLzsvfLGP8FnLKHABRytQS8gVS8/s640/blogger-image-220809693.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjAqGHNktTKD8k7XIFzj3dR80W7eramlaqeMJ_-0gM8LL1xuXtMJuCmLHeBQ2_vfuDEd3z9PsmNMEEveLE9-UjNf0U0x01RsYS89IOIw9c_cdZdt2mLzsvfLGP8FnLKHABRytQS8gVS8/s640/blogger-image-220809693.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx40fSw5HW41_itojYotk6bNKpr7yr1E7RQMqK7-khTb5dEvGDM0dZnnXsivkcuggMc-fyw7sajaUEziYjq1VkU15Ag29NxvQ3Ha1dwOApDK-bb_7e9JnNXl34gHCsY8CAxouCYtGd2kM/s640/blogger-image--67737718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx40fSw5HW41_itojYotk6bNKpr7yr1E7RQMqK7-khTb5dEvGDM0dZnnXsivkcuggMc-fyw7sajaUEziYjq1VkU15Ag29NxvQ3Ha1dwOApDK-bb_7e9JnNXl34gHCsY8CAxouCYtGd2kM/s640/blogger-image--67737718.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-81539041735160099942016-08-25T08:56:00.001-07:002016-08-25T08:56:51.311-07:00Sugar-Free Apple Pie Recipe from Extension Homemakers Cookbook '93<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXJ-yx9AKjoQbEy6pxUqn63xHR_qjECIxJB0IOAaUtZpdwp4SkHQL_4mi22TL_p_754xCe0Iie4ONo9q0XcvQYUF2BSXUGR2QD1rRUFfSmhFpVVfAots-b50HE5YBm8pFPyOrzsgaSJTI/s640/blogger-image--608356539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXJ-yx9AKjoQbEy6pxUqn63xHR_qjECIxJB0IOAaUtZpdwp4SkHQL_4mi22TL_p_754xCe0Iie4ONo9q0XcvQYUF2BSXUGR2QD1rRUFfSmhFpVVfAots-b50HE5YBm8pFPyOrzsgaSJTI/s640/blogger-image--608356539.jpg"></a></div><br><div> We have finally returned home after a week of my husband attending a work-related conference in Savannah, followed by a family vacation with our grown sons in Florida! It was a logistical masterpiece planned by hubby. Two sons flew in from two different states to meet up with our group of three who traveled by car (college-aged son in tow) to Florida. This was the first time in several years that we have all been together for a week of vacation time. The time spent together was priceless! </div><div> This week, however, is a week of everyone being back to the business of normal life! Hubby and all three sons are back to work (and college classes for the youngest) and I am in the midst of a floor refinishing project at our house. We have no furniture in our downstairs except for our bedroom which is carpeted. The furniture and area rugs are stored, dustless sanding yesterday and today and staining will soon begin! Once the flooring company is finished, our hardwood floors will be beautiful for fall!</div><div> Since my kitchen is temporarily out-of-commission, I'm going to share a recipe from one of my old cookbooks. I have made this before and it is delicious. Get some apples out and peel them! This is a great pie recipe! My mom and dad sent me this cookbook and it's a winner.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESncCQ5whirNWI5u6meKi3olpGThlVpwq3b8XYEsdpXqety987vEkapUhu8SasDmbjYTDgedW9c8C-JV8FqoWuyuc5w8yBXUSNvsscZ9oqFAFQWhQtsfnSgC6Rg9Yn6qN7Y9RRz_-_v0/s640/blogger-image-666228734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESncCQ5whirNWI5u6meKi3olpGThlVpwq3b8XYEsdpXqety987vEkapUhu8SasDmbjYTDgedW9c8C-JV8FqoWuyuc5w8yBXUSNvsscZ9oqFAFQWhQtsfnSgC6Rg9Yn6qN7Y9RRz_-_v0/s640/blogger-image-666228734.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It's from 1993. ISBN is 0-87197-387-2</div><div>Here's the recipe :</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45zvTgwakzWskmlPMucwd-i4M3sjtbWOkzYXkhMYQu9liSA4qihY0tbwhos1nKteJW-OoKOOb3fGnX2FfquR73RO9WnZzfttLO7qWGEOFeE7p4JfGQJEwdoBigQCsXZljBg0ECfD0ReE/s640/blogger-image--1901224954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45zvTgwakzWskmlPMucwd-i4M3sjtbWOkzYXkhMYQu9liSA4qihY0tbwhos1nKteJW-OoKOOb3fGnX2FfquR73RO9WnZzfttLO7qWGEOFeE7p4JfGQJEwdoBigQCsXZljBg0ECfD0ReE/s640/blogger-image--1901224954.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-50612733102140129362016-08-17T09:05:00.001-07:002016-08-17T21:14:54.299-07:00Mmmm-Mmmm at The Lady and Sons!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNp7OoMF6Ly137Cf4qL52IEeqQrbRh26J0g-dRcfUISLvNC3ZDvp3_xKoTibQSNs_9Zd9PuMgwW8zD9XoSZ1Wh7dDZgG0moTqRTGTrteyQE0wljhW-YflEFV3Uw1scSPGYHGW15b20lHY/s640/blogger-image--2048489371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNp7OoMF6Ly137Cf4qL52IEeqQrbRh26J0g-dRcfUISLvNC3ZDvp3_xKoTibQSNs_9Zd9PuMgwW8zD9XoSZ1Wh7dDZgG0moTqRTGTrteyQE0wljhW-YflEFV3Uw1scSPGYHGW15b20lHY/s640/blogger-image--2048489371.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Sharing a little more of my Savannah experience...because we're all "foodies" here! Let me just say, the buffet at Paula Deen's place is delicious! We were seated on the third floor which was a very cozy space. Both the food and service were great...and everyone gets a dessert. You have a choice of peach cobbler, banana pudding or gooey butter cake...oh, my!!<div><br></div><div><br><div>Here's a glance at that menu...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH49HdkGQkcBaZH-xHhRywYW4ufIYusepOd51he5cHeTsqEoNKliEYA2GqjGpWgqq1UDtlh311Z6gSjYR_2MRh3WXd3PUtsv6W0oFO0pjVgn1Pbx46yfO_nJsCi0VjoI7wXlj9I4yg1eg/s640/blogger-image--1744773903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH49HdkGQkcBaZH-xHhRywYW4ufIYusepOd51he5cHeTsqEoNKliEYA2GqjGpWgqq1UDtlh311Z6gSjYR_2MRh3WXd3PUtsv6W0oFO0pjVgn1Pbx46yfO_nJsCi0VjoI7wXlj9I4yg1eg/s640/blogger-image--1744773903.jpg"></a></div><div>You can order from the menu, or get the buffet so you can try some of everything! I recommend this approach! (Also, the dessert comes with the buffet!)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjiRqyylYrt-PrG_QrJpcaAXGe3XNFaRDBW61ckKeV1wWM51aVttG3UPVacwe_RPM_ERwKOMOpZ179IkzUul-rl1YEc7n2jmQY0mDwC6VhKr6Rqk7Rw8RbcnE-CcIYoh7Dl946TvcMeY/s640/blogger-image--1232297802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjiRqyylYrt-PrG_QrJpcaAXGe3XNFaRDBW61ckKeV1wWM51aVttG3UPVacwe_RPM_ERwKOMOpZ179IkzUul-rl1YEc7n2jmQY0mDwC6VhKr6Rqk7Rw8RbcnE-CcIYoh7Dl946TvcMeY/s640/blogger-image--1232297802.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZAySf5iHW7irPytQgIzNN6nLLczG5qCDk1Gr5G1_14pSxiB19o1T2lBLhz7lwnuh0VArN3ZE7Wm7dFlGV7K_iu1sqPCJo_h4W6TGH3sB3Y6wd7_CXODcGVhHpR7r_Eo96a5lkXThuDCw/s640/blogger-image-1771926762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZAySf5iHW7irPytQgIzNN6nLLczG5qCDk1Gr5G1_14pSxiB19o1T2lBLhz7lwnuh0VArN3ZE7Wm7dFlGV7K_iu1sqPCJo_h4W6TGH3sB3Y6wd7_CXODcGVhHpR7r_Eo96a5lkXThuDCw/s640/blogger-image-1771926762.jpg"></a></div>I know this looks bad...but I didn't get seconds! I had to save room for cobbler!</div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1jpC5fcxIu78XCUpXTb2NxmzaaDHVv8rQ3gASomwFzgR96HCO7p1Jgh0TVWgh_omXrhIL-GdCdGF38U4kquN6QkwcnuU4FLIj8WMs0em_5ux5Ztqm_zIAvAZLL97wpj27gkQRC9WE0Q/s640/blogger-image--1383657140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1jpC5fcxIu78XCUpXTb2NxmzaaDHVv8rQ3gASomwFzgR96HCO7p1Jgh0TVWgh_omXrhIL-GdCdGF38U4kquN6QkwcnuU4FLIj8WMs0em_5ux5Ztqm_zIAvAZLL97wpj27gkQRC9WE0Q/s640/blogger-image--1383657140.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Two people who have...lots of personality!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgrZyEjghyIc9aQhT4hV2IsDoWI-_LuJCQEjhnUMfNP1TXFoqn1Gje1zPoYQS0HBPkZgKIJtwOfIN7qtZ4C-i4KEinfp5jn2tdfuoVMBVbVNp5xYNcCz_Od9zg-gEFlWSshwVCnjxacU/s640/blogger-image-1264251103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgrZyEjghyIc9aQhT4hV2IsDoWI-_LuJCQEjhnUMfNP1TXFoqn1Gje1zPoYQS0HBPkZgKIJtwOfIN7qtZ4C-i4KEinfp5jn2tdfuoVMBVbVNp5xYNcCz_Od9zg-gEFlWSshwVCnjxacU/s640/blogger-image-1264251103.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div>Miss Y'all! Have a great week!</div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-57174566742519049072016-08-13T12:10:00.001-07:002016-08-13T12:11:41.979-07:00My Vintage Kitchenware Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjLTcdXr8t_3E4O1Ub5dry49vlMGGWfbFHBaHZktDWq2dwMuYXiAbqm13v5nsoCfjRj4zPF5fqhyphenhyphen0UiHUI7GKa50846FYgY7KKxZpY-gpZ7K1d-ExGZjiZJ4i3qoiCHWvdRHf9Ly019E/s640/blogger-image-1624447110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjLTcdXr8t_3E4O1Ub5dry49vlMGGWfbFHBaHZktDWq2dwMuYXiAbqm13v5nsoCfjRj4zPF5fqhyphenhyphen0UiHUI7GKa50846FYgY7KKxZpY-gpZ7K1d-ExGZjiZJ4i3qoiCHWvdRHf9Ly019E/s640/blogger-image-1624447110.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While I was window shopping in Savannah, Georgia, I happened upon this quirky, wonderful little store. I know that several of you enjoy vintage kitchen gadgets, too, so I wanted to share. I especially love their creative art of display!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Don't you just love the hanging mobile made of old kitchen items(pictured above)?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EOV8EXeRTiYzVvJx68DWL2yRQlQpXEdHWtWPyI8sQf1oTWE6UFiaiM_nmGmGVOa1mZzPhMFI5Qaub18YY5xmEiWMDiYegNUuo8QH4WE5NiisYjtGy2z-LgziTwSFe3AEZQGhM7cDGgo/s640/blogger-image-1030217455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EOV8EXeRTiYzVvJx68DWL2yRQlQpXEdHWtWPyI8sQf1oTWE6UFiaiM_nmGmGVOa1mZzPhMFI5Qaub18YY5xmEiWMDiYegNUuo8QH4WE5NiisYjtGy2z-LgziTwSFe3AEZQGhM7cDGgo/s640/blogger-image-1030217455.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was lucky enough to own two Crock Pots just like these, thanks to my mom! I passed the orange/red one to my son, Justin. He has been using it since college! The other one that I have is the harvest green and brown one next to the red one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzMXa8k-HmwqeEqKff1uzCd4UliFx2M6qcIO-x1zLUwjItzxV5-8hzCu1c2uFnPY83Ydeu3zXlilmYASdZyHlxPGKBC1ptMJ_y6rtaxCMc4Fv20wHNJAzinamZxPquWxRQbwf-5Pa6d7w/s640/blogger-image--1238872203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzMXa8k-HmwqeEqKff1uzCd4UliFx2M6qcIO-x1zLUwjItzxV5-8hzCu1c2uFnPY83Ydeu3zXlilmYASdZyHlxPGKBC1ptMJ_y6rtaxCMc4Fv20wHNJAzinamZxPquWxRQbwf-5Pa6d7w/s640/blogger-image--1238872203.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWR6-M-i9FgNImmZyABdEBRWvWpSIPv6pKMlxlFFydU6J_ziQkF6AtoGNpVB0kMp48BOq15ZJLlnkC1Lvd_vhTJOFuB3qVs2pVK8nU_b42VY3H2hnkRlhFfc8DsbYjxmbBdCUiOP6i5Y/s640/blogger-image--2027642401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWR6-M-i9FgNImmZyABdEBRWvWpSIPv6pKMlxlFFydU6J_ziQkF6AtoGNpVB0kMp48BOq15ZJLlnkC1Lvd_vhTJOFuB3qVs2pVK8nU_b42VY3H2hnkRlhFfc8DsbYjxmbBdCUiOP6i5Y/s640/blogger-image--2027642401.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(I think I need a linen Texas tea towel!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk09J8U9w6VvvPWM1ZqC24mYcfGyaF8kEo_DQlTW_xZ33XCKjUYmWq99EPfkT093xwbkrGI_QaFKq-_BXNZuV5UVsnpQf9nYtpHabSficYMDJ7pTLopKVaFyTVbC9Chb94ixVCY-go-Q/s640/blogger-image--638783966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk09J8U9w6VvvPWM1ZqC24mYcfGyaF8kEo_DQlTW_xZ33XCKjUYmWq99EPfkT093xwbkrGI_QaFKq-_BXNZuV5UVsnpQf9nYtpHabSficYMDJ7pTLopKVaFyTVbC9Chb94ixVCY-go-Q/s640/blogger-image--638783966.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6kMdlaDz3NVJ-xnd4cMo5tN1XttueTI9Qwwotx_9LpCo0MrRikzsfLh04umEz49cuXcLHqyBV8ZDWmluyXSKu9dlss5xIM0rKwu3PYQPIvZU51dcIs6aEt4gHVPIfGcWntcR-kiVEnIw/s640/blogger-image-333422077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6kMdlaDz3NVJ-xnd4cMo5tN1XttueTI9Qwwotx_9LpCo0MrRikzsfLh04umEz49cuXcLHqyBV8ZDWmluyXSKu9dlss5xIM0rKwu3PYQPIvZU51dcIs6aEt4gHVPIfGcWntcR-kiVEnIw/s640/blogger-image-333422077.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A cute little lamp made of tea cups and a teapot! Clever!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJWGWQlwzm8JO4EKCx1Sycm-sQxA1E-T2dT6WIo1eZ38MZlXOSMlJ6wc9Cjrp6w4zzTkX9OtAC4G9IEgaLoQx8OXfk28rg3ifbdBnxLPMFXhs_EsjpbDPZHjoisJmJbOPfNl2E1V5lHY/s640/blogger-image-1534419487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJWGWQlwzm8JO4EKCx1Sycm-sQxA1E-T2dT6WIo1eZ38MZlXOSMlJ6wc9Cjrp6w4zzTkX9OtAC4G9IEgaLoQx8OXfk28rg3ifbdBnxLPMFXhs_EsjpbDPZHjoisJmJbOPfNl2E1V5lHY/s640/blogger-image-1534419487.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Colanders riding in an old laundry cart!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MkQV05mPUZXCpCp53nFW-czRQH8hW4gQ3pv7JojouyBXkxlEPP5PWL1jCy4WdroRAj7BBry3Qjc1gARtaZYurKCovSIjF0s3oSyIAqo9G4-sc64CD-1OI58iKLTpxYvRY6G_pmKqskk/s640/blogger-image--780073865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MkQV05mPUZXCpCp53nFW-czRQH8hW4gQ3pv7JojouyBXkxlEPP5PWL1jCy4WdroRAj7BBry3Qjc1gARtaZYurKCovSIjF0s3oSyIAqo9G4-sc64CD-1OI58iKLTpxYvRY6G_pmKqskk/s640/blogger-image--780073865.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYx6DfodPAUWrPUo-OsWs5CHJQU8FnJ-nZKKgfc3lpiPdUUB3IpmFeyobpeTm67U-Vtg-zH4MeDrpl6YPQ0QlbBzl1yLUk5YcA4E0tHRW7is4NvfTBUMfqUL3WnQ_3_y-JdjFSrWlzBhs/s640/blogger-image-297724733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYx6DfodPAUWrPUo-OsWs5CHJQU8FnJ-nZKKgfc3lpiPdUUB3IpmFeyobpeTm67U-Vtg-zH4MeDrpl6YPQ0QlbBzl1yLUk5YcA4E0tHRW7is4NvfTBUMfqUL3WnQ_3_y-JdjFSrWlzBhs/s640/blogger-image-297724733.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1SxSxjsT7Ymp4InCae4ohCISdG3nemNrJiQOMtmdL_07d7MfBQPc2Dw6A2EyX0IqnGf8TN_7aR7g2Flh0n11xSvD5omSyv9U4f3q98aTrMzw1rhHgEtAJzW05YXy1UzDCW_djdvaJvlM/s640/blogger-image-1250071410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1SxSxjsT7Ymp4InCae4ohCISdG3nemNrJiQOMtmdL_07d7MfBQPc2Dw6A2EyX0IqnGf8TN_7aR7g2Flh0n11xSvD5omSyv9U4f3q98aTrMzw1rhHgEtAJzW05YXy1UzDCW_djdvaJvlM/s640/blogger-image-1250071410.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Even the front windows had a border of vintage advertisements!</div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-55116828438906453632016-08-11T07:58:00.001-07:002016-08-11T08:31:59.683-07:00Mrs. Wilkes' Boarding House<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVhpIyDDn5zwkw36Yv3fiX9VbVgZE9lFElwWcPKxZ6rQbhtRi-1bZo-ov2OoXrRMNUl5d2uzeijJvEBtQ1TCFyHy-kBI31eo0NTd6b4J9Xq6gOKMN1eJqyQmkLcmVxkRXKAGsOQs3ljU/s640/blogger-image-1175556861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0Y7eeIXsKfGPJtfQiy0wC38x_cpAUZChdClTRWa4hwsVq6JmcOz5J8tY4Lw1_wMChjTbGhG8cUiKrJBJr6Bp76bVEsSoD7fNkap76IoSFKO3WpByfPnJst2B7UvD7lxyBDJTbTC-H4Y/s640/blogger-image--1328645549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0Y7eeIXsKfGPJtfQiy0wC38x_cpAUZChdClTRWa4hwsVq6JmcOz5J8tY4Lw1_wMChjTbGhG8cUiKrJBJr6Bp76bVEsSoD7fNkap76IoSFKO3WpByfPnJst2B7UvD7lxyBDJTbTC-H4Y/s640/blogger-image--1328645549.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVhpIyDDn5zwkw36Yv3fiX9VbVgZE9lFElwWcPKxZ6rQbhtRi-1bZo-ov2OoXrRMNUl5d2uzeijJvEBtQ1TCFyHy-kBI31eo0NTd6b4J9Xq6gOKMN1eJqyQmkLcmVxkRXKAGsOQs3ljU/s640/blogger-image-1175556861.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">First stop is Mrs. Wilkes' Boarding House! The line for their famous lunch starts forming at 10:30. The doors don't open until 11:00, but it is a popular place! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Delicious bowls of traditional southern sides and platters of fried chicken are served up family-style and refilled, promptly. Hot biscuits and corn muffins are brought to your table regularly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Family members still own and run this wonderful eatery and come around to your table to greet you. You might be seated with other guests at your table...just like at a boarding house! It's a great way to meet new people and and hear about their travels! We met folks from San Fransisco on the day we were there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbI6R0c69hYxWE7kunV2YuPFF_P4VI5X2j6jofG69UnF0yKa03sFLSFKZuIKGUtBSXrnYau2gmUVwOpaoLjygzx9xg0QQ2qPm5hJxHZt0lOH2l9-Oc48F-y90ybqCvQjYVw670tM4paTI/s640/blogger-image--74393994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbI6R0c69hYxWE7kunV2YuPFF_P4VI5X2j6jofG69UnF0yKa03sFLSFKZuIKGUtBSXrnYau2gmUVwOpaoLjygzx9xg0QQ2qPm5hJxHZt0lOH2l9-Oc48F-y90ybqCvQjYVw670tM4paTI/s640/blogger-image--74393994.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All delicious! There's fried chicken, BBQ, mashed potatoes, greens, black-eyed peas, stewed tomatoes and okra, coleslaw...sweet tea! There are even more sides on the table, but, a plate only has so much space!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3YzhuDC3FiF8SxhuaHPeGYioQ-2sRKzvq9YjdmpwsHnaIr8QjOzT6czTieRzVCRSoNaj6saeo3OopqYlQXEP-B4Hdq3wdNgvRwt_3BNH1rAM9MO-Zi0xv2GuavWTmaZmYPLuUVZXmUY/s640/blogger-image--698920261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3YzhuDC3FiF8SxhuaHPeGYioQ-2sRKzvq9YjdmpwsHnaIr8QjOzT6czTieRzVCRSoNaj6saeo3OopqYlQXEP-B4Hdq3wdNgvRwt_3BNH1rAM9MO-Zi0xv2GuavWTmaZmYPLuUVZXmUY/s640/blogger-image--698920261.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(I happen to own one of this lady's cookbooks, so I was especially excited to eat there!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Many articles and tributes, including awards, hang on the walls. It's truly a family business. A sweet picture of Mr. And Mrs. Wilkes sits prominently above a vintage fireplace mantle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qr9kdF2aefW0Bh6aW8IvJeVmf4USPfsvB9A58SXXoK2oQwMtueQNgjBvffuL0iGVn_bVRwWMXVsepHhbf-8atNo9TIerdFEcfVnk_igl3HSC81GFAKPLC6UaGyLexectY8LF-hQ2vHY/s640/blogger-image-1689851622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qr9kdF2aefW0Bh6aW8IvJeVmf4USPfsvB9A58SXXoK2oQwMtueQNgjBvffuL0iGVn_bVRwWMXVsepHhbf-8atNo9TIerdFEcfVnk_igl3HSC81GFAKPLC6UaGyLexectY8LF-hQ2vHY/s640/blogger-image-1689851622.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The staff is very attentive and the day I visited, a family member, referred to by staff, as "Miss Marcia" was hostess (in her summery dress and pearls). She was soft spoken but very friendly and welcoming. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Later, near the end of lunch, another family member came in with kids and grandkids in tow to celebrate his birthday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMjwUaRbya2_GXLGPX5oUP2vuS9zPjCj0lEnXcKoCm3SHrwXYuHJGlAkrrixpLYDKUfSOhH02TX3GZ5UGJQ_HczoMAtN2p9iBvf2dzV0hN9o_QQ26itnEH-0hK1OO73YtCgzQgw1RljQ/s640/blogger-image-728325890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMjwUaRbya2_GXLGPX5oUP2vuS9zPjCj0lEnXcKoCm3SHrwXYuHJGlAkrrixpLYDKUfSOhH02TX3GZ5UGJQ_HczoMAtN2p9iBvf2dzV0hN9o_QQ26itnEH-0hK1OO73YtCgzQgw1RljQ/s640/blogger-image-728325890.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblVAd4Fxs1mb4kk2yYWqH0PGcqIu_xYzxyMEajBBhvw8LoYaWGQlzegcGUbfjhyphenhyphenzv4R7hv7BjCc7yHuC3NLxfZqkbrkIGR0sKT4OrBb4BGQBpycGiFTadbq4qVABd6tU1ksIVu11tNWs/s640/blogger-image-1016947414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblVAd4Fxs1mb4kk2yYWqH0PGcqIu_xYzxyMEajBBhvw8LoYaWGQlzegcGUbfjhyphenhyphenzv4R7hv7BjCc7yHuC3NLxfZqkbrkIGR0sKT4OrBb4BGQBpycGiFTadbq4qVABd6tU1ksIVu11tNWs/s640/blogger-image-1016947414.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirkabR1arf0SyIgrBE-5aG2FzpnqQehnA0idWEP2w3uJd-yujoZDS0gAciP5dmspT4Z5QEB7iyY867ZURzWyL3fUNRTZ3imk3kjv_wMbcBrvIGSmpWdtTaOxAK1kh-SsB3jSjemtEbVw0/s640/blogger-image--914668015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirkabR1arf0SyIgrBE-5aG2FzpnqQehnA0idWEP2w3uJd-yujoZDS0gAciP5dmspT4Z5QEB7iyY867ZURzWyL3fUNRTZ3imk3kjv_wMbcBrvIGSmpWdtTaOxAK1kh-SsB3jSjemtEbVw0/s640/blogger-image--914668015.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What a unique place to have lunch while you're in Savannah! They make you feel like family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeNMJnXCGiS64iaxzwOcuww2JBgPU2h-jR4joBCtcZHX0CWJQdSaxmfAMs-AM7zuJcmWciR6GBQEq4sioFqPjWqsQMSJ-VjSBVVvltksSc6JOeXpQn8d0m0m_tr_lJjeDAMEacsDBqAg/s640/blogger-image-190041498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeNMJnXCGiS64iaxzwOcuww2JBgPU2h-jR4joBCtcZHX0CWJQdSaxmfAMs-AM7zuJcmWciR6GBQEq4sioFqPjWqsQMSJ-VjSBVVvltksSc6JOeXpQn8d0m0m_tr_lJjeDAMEacsDBqAg/s640/blogger-image-190041498.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-54013777924604580492016-08-04T19:38:00.001-07:002016-08-04T19:38:18.795-07:00Broccoli with Bacon<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMqCdffDRT8F50LXC3Dk0CtZIn6SSbZBET6CXlu7Y7vP9iCMIOVHgg_b_mlZ6unMOy2uyPfBdEZdmTSiQgBHW7R3LO3yJjQflK09fpI-74C9bevGznEf8SG_i1FoK6s-ZX8lTuk8vaKU/s640/blogger-image--270163160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMqCdffDRT8F50LXC3Dk0CtZIn6SSbZBET6CXlu7Y7vP9iCMIOVHgg_b_mlZ6unMOy2uyPfBdEZdmTSiQgBHW7R3LO3yJjQflK09fpI-74C9bevGznEf8SG_i1FoK6s-ZX8lTuk8vaKU/s640/blogger-image--270163160.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is my favorite way to prepare fresh broccoli. It leaves it crisp-tender with a nice hint of bacon! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Heat 1 to 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a wok or stir fry skillet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0Y_boWv2GI9iUMrglz2LIiZevSs59Xf-ketSpHVOY78pkpOFbaQAEPT54Iy1_8l9w1VxsmfW3uhV5LkLM0IzImep59zjzzckbNPPWcj3I_3Hzggt9m0Vxr9suSGf6LhKZY1lUt1AEPI/s640/blogger-image-1668215217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0Y_boWv2GI9iUMrglz2LIiZevSs59Xf-ketSpHVOY78pkpOFbaQAEPT54Iy1_8l9w1VxsmfW3uhV5LkLM0IzImep59zjzzckbNPPWcj3I_3Hzggt9m0Vxr9suSGf6LhKZY1lUt1AEPI/s640/blogger-image-1668215217.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Place cleaned, chopped, broccoli in the hot oil. Toss it like you would stir fry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK79tt4KTWChBefanxCrYzOhhDDx9I6QpumbNAT7Q-60f2WPyjaNxn3hTIcRxscf-G2D59kqoGg5mDg4U-PWvff7If6GLZrUR3YJv_dopPCouTmvDzia52hwjRLYxpo52Fl4JbIQmEs0M/s640/blogger-image-1447159911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK79tt4KTWChBefanxCrYzOhhDDx9I6QpumbNAT7Q-60f2WPyjaNxn3hTIcRxscf-G2D59kqoGg5mDg4U-PWvff7If6GLZrUR3YJv_dopPCouTmvDzia52hwjRLYxpo52Fl4JbIQmEs0M/s640/blogger-image-1447159911.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQI8B555b0uaZ-A2hsdVtEUktOQRri_TT0mdJ6jpd66RsXF8n7B9mV4jRu8Cx9Gm6wZEbPOh6_3snDeaY1V9V2DS6bJEB8yFZV8LwXFVVo3nALDneNyut9tWxt1rdANHi-rAk0JY6rw8/s640/blogger-image-1255836664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQI8B555b0uaZ-A2hsdVtEUktOQRri_TT0mdJ6jpd66RsXF8n7B9mV4jRu8Cx9Gm6wZEbPOh6_3snDeaY1V9V2DS6bJEB8yFZV8LwXFVVo3nALDneNyut9tWxt1rdANHi-rAk0JY6rw8/s640/blogger-image-1255836664.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Let it steam with the lid on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9bDXlq-YgwnIKH2pfjqGY8WKKyXocea_h-omZw4K-LoIF0eoQdeH0LNupF-fPLIL9OxG-bq1UEu4vJBqY3PRD79OBLPNipY0C2wctiUjwE7rlRqCJ4nKSCNXvNZie_uu6MGlzlWfDNc/s640/blogger-image--509227544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9bDXlq-YgwnIKH2pfjqGY8WKKyXocea_h-omZw4K-LoIF0eoQdeH0LNupF-fPLIL9OxG-bq1UEu4vJBqY3PRD79OBLPNipY0C2wctiUjwE7rlRqCJ4nKSCNXvNZie_uu6MGlzlWfDNc/s640/blogger-image--509227544.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Season with stir fry seasoning (or lemon pepper).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfXzkYMnkytCzeAmONQ7-Q5IeDAfMKgZDHkHSU12hJ04bdtIt5L3MKI9KUrhcvrty8r7ctJEnUeSu4YI6w6Eqlwfx7msXOgKRUKkyuJLSFgml1yUNw6C2kq_ygjGyOyYnfwjqRx8MBlc/s640/blogger-image--650248989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfXzkYMnkytCzeAmONQ7-Q5IeDAfMKgZDHkHSU12hJ04bdtIt5L3MKI9KUrhcvrty8r7ctJEnUeSu4YI6w6Eqlwfx7msXOgKRUKkyuJLSFgml1yUNw6C2kq_ygjGyOyYnfwjqRx8MBlc/s640/blogger-image--650248989.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. Finally, toss in crumbled crisp bacon and it's ready to serve!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkppDpM1XoofdCzwPiIm80JwVuae0EJiCaewj83Nlqzk-uBaq63yUtnXFO9mJ4jt_QZ4zgwOt5ycrx4WV8wh7RqM8fGAHSBq84uxuPpm8ds1O0zYwhCdgWy7f8C_qUdMKrPXxs_RTDpI/s640/blogger-image--264907423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkppDpM1XoofdCzwPiIm80JwVuae0EJiCaewj83Nlqzk-uBaq63yUtnXFO9mJ4jt_QZ4zgwOt5ycrx4WV8wh7RqM8fGAHSBq84uxuPpm8ds1O0zYwhCdgWy7f8C_qUdMKrPXxs_RTDpI/s640/blogger-image--264907423.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-21337950390538568132016-07-27T17:56:00.001-07:002016-07-28T04:44:38.292-07:00Strawberry Pie Glaze<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ogfSNIYE9EPGs6i1pIuF2aW8JUhvkJqvAZTtp5d0Iq1pxQJrCM6DdYLqIEW_K74UkIDiYeDPgl83GYGPy0wHLpGsNogihEbp-zLd0qh1n5A0ilydYrgzalMQYAW_GlA5jsHeRz7yzDc/s640/blogger-image-1569891823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ogfSNIYE9EPGs6i1pIuF2aW8JUhvkJqvAZTtp5d0Iq1pxQJrCM6DdYLqIEW_K74UkIDiYeDPgl83GYGPy0wHLpGsNogihEbp-zLd0qh1n5A0ilydYrgzalMQYAW_GlA5jsHeRz7yzDc/s640/blogger-image-1569891823.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> This old recipe for strawberry glaze will make your pie taste like it came from Shoney's (or Elby's Big Boy). The ingredient that gives it that distinct flavor is a box of strawberry Jello brand gelatin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjX7VEdj5cYhYsh2nJivN_Cc4Z_muTMNaC0nSt02dAx1hx21NY1impzmQt8RhRl72UfPIKumvNfyyidXELVLPLPf2vQlLMA6bGt2EAIbs8GsuQjKzv7Al09ppLt8MkZB6pv32uJ9NlraY/s640/blogger-image-59117547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjX7VEdj5cYhYsh2nJivN_Cc4Z_muTMNaC0nSt02dAx1hx21NY1impzmQt8RhRl72UfPIKumvNfyyidXELVLPLPf2vQlLMA6bGt2EAIbs8GsuQjKzv7Al09ppLt8MkZB6pv32uJ9NlraY/s640/blogger-image-59117547.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Clean and slice your strawberries. Make the glaze in a heavy saucepan on your stove top, and when it's cooled, add the berries and scoop it into a pre-baked pie crust. Chill. Top with whipped cream. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYD_bRucc7P9yX1bn-RPSq8RD6dgXphNTcJ1bI-M9haSDMCgRtkhuGQYRplzLQ01a41MfVao5651EitzRMgAOPTYSZnjwu113QF_NDD9Tfl8GgOOGt3XOV6b3u33YBHjDVfqtp47mzdA/s640/blogger-image-1189552534.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a snack that's good for you! Simple ingredients, easy to prepare and delicious! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Thinly slice clean, whole sweet potatoes, leaving the skins on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7izL5rInboh6pkU28N5OqY8LOyPHFaXSYEQj7gk5iW7PHaCeY7q7MdTVuvHScvAVyG0gtwMH8I2o9V43hLCh9m38XIc15D5clZpT3lMw3_VbF7qbKm_msIJH5EA8Ce4qbVCn1y74CGM/s640/blogger-image--2142363967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7izL5rInboh6pkU28N5OqY8LOyPHFaXSYEQj7gk5iW7PHaCeY7q7MdTVuvHScvAVyG0gtwMH8I2o9V43hLCh9m38XIc15D5clZpT3lMw3_VbF7qbKm_msIJH5EA8Ce4qbVCn1y74CGM/s640/blogger-image--2142363967.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Place in a single layer on cookie sheets that have been wiped with olive oil(I just put a little on a paper towel and grease each tray).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTbwf9Nd2kGBTCt6PM4pt7tpju_0Ub42YYCeEZ8RoOw9TJTX3Yfm7BSsjHjEfw7mOVtAozevx6tgFoIauovEOH-12ZjT2UV-213oU4rwh0VjzwoMWlD1K_O8OsxXCg6XCgTRKsFoddtY/s640/blogger-image--756295999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTbwf9Nd2kGBTCt6PM4pt7tpju_0Ub42YYCeEZ8RoOw9TJTX3Yfm7BSsjHjEfw7mOVtAozevx6tgFoIauovEOH-12ZjT2UV-213oU4rwh0VjzwoMWlD1K_O8OsxXCg6XCgTRKsFoddtY/s640/blogger-image--756295999.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Drizzle the top of potatoes with a little olive oil and season with chili lime seasoning and kosher or sea salt to taste.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs9-km6gVQa3u0kSdu7hIQ-bMNcSA4b9kFkvg_wQMIeQok4IqqICMjKysCJDG4WmIH2uVur9qoyJgr7G5J2VYJjlPkn4TND0EXFCTNE_eGPDIx2AvHUKfGReFSVnJniL2WkpOcLnNjzQ/s640/blogger-image-1711485448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs9-km6gVQa3u0kSdu7hIQ-bMNcSA4b9kFkvg_wQMIeQok4IqqICMjKysCJDG4WmIH2uVur9qoyJgr7G5J2VYJjlPkn4TND0EXFCTNE_eGPDIx2AvHUKfGReFSVnJniL2WkpOcLnNjzQ/s640/blogger-image-1711485448.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until golden and edges crisp and curl up a little. You can turn half way through baking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBtVlE-LTl07aa2N4devd7aDSo4OvWdD1iL8OFQgJEwFpr4wJpBLBffg56CnAIKupTUbSQbnFK8suJzTtUa5UtGLVFx7cmX4m-CadYEN0dZUyDwr7Ygw6YRQZY3JVz2RiwacP5fkoyw8/s640/blogger-image--1587389250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBtVlE-LTl07aa2N4devd7aDSo4OvWdD1iL8OFQgJEwFpr4wJpBLBffg56CnAIKupTUbSQbnFK8suJzTtUa5UtGLVFx7cmX4m-CadYEN0dZUyDwr7Ygw6YRQZY3JVz2RiwacP5fkoyw8/s640/blogger-image--1587389250.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. Our son, Ben, likes them dipped in a little agave. I like them plain. Good either way!</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-48943158138868569342016-07-19T13:06:00.001-07:002016-07-19T13:07:52.183-07:00Healthier Pizza Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZXHXJpISDvWQ2nJ_AVs6Gg3goAi6KSpOU_BHTo2NASnwjh95pCbwxv8We5989wS-9SFB1i2mJvAO19I5pMHf5M7YRqOth2w4JUThJ1-v9x66K5Ov7O5udwb3jz1n_jmPR0NCfVOM7KE/s640/blogger-image-1663387576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZXHXJpISDvWQ2nJ_AVs6Gg3goAi6KSpOU_BHTo2NASnwjh95pCbwxv8We5989wS-9SFB1i2mJvAO19I5pMHf5M7YRqOth2w4JUThJ1-v9x66K5Ov7O5udwb3jz1n_jmPR0NCfVOM7KE/s640/blogger-image-1663387576.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">At our house, we really like the crispy crunch of French bread-style pizza. The only problem is the amount of bread and calories in the traditional kind. We had recently discovered a healthy multi-grain bread in the Walmart bakery section, and it provided a healthier substitute for our love of pizza bread. I just used a bread knife to cut each loaf into three sections lengthwise! Spread with sauce, cheese and favorite toppings. Bake on baking sheets in a preheated 400 degree oven!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-meYn301RzRrQGgwA4fOfCZLRl3ZtCLCs9BhFSbaU7oo92MDwHC16-vb8NWAFe4uBl_zqhSwtXWsTb4J9PkncJl922lIEySX_Par8YCPpWJ8LJHWRkomEiA16ZDi8y2RP080QBNWHoac/s640/blogger-image--2038352405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-meYn301RzRrQGgwA4fOfCZLRl3ZtCLCs9BhFSbaU7oo92MDwHC16-vb8NWAFe4uBl_zqhSwtXWsTb4J9PkncJl922lIEySX_Par8YCPpWJ8LJHWRkomEiA16ZDi8y2RP080QBNWHoac/s640/blogger-image--2038352405.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijL-5IwmrfvhAzfw7m2Qy32evk20keOrzIW9JwajBfWZyJNuIK7j4hAekRhrCpo8bCO8R8cDAMby3dcWtTRpfRz5nG54DOdRGjh3AC6CEfVw3U46vIGg9KN60PsrPe8HrS1r8oaNGrL1k/s640/blogger-image--1043849187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijL-5IwmrfvhAzfw7m2Qy32evk20keOrzIW9JwajBfWZyJNuIK7j4hAekRhrCpo8bCO8R8cDAMby3dcWtTRpfRz5nG54DOdRGjh3AC6CEfVw3U46vIGg9KN60PsrPe8HrS1r8oaNGrL1k/s640/blogger-image--1043849187.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWNMA-6R7p1LCUHvV4_Qv71NMdrhLMAl7Uu7Q39xL06ZS0LN-MhRBgpEAwtGtprgHS6k2PUe_p2BCfgb_aSfXHRxO9b388c_tq54bmCL8LOchdg0QYhxlIibNiu12JqoMIBkC3jf5fbY/s640/blogger-image-322300945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWNMA-6R7p1LCUHvV4_Qv71NMdrhLMAl7Uu7Q39xL06ZS0LN-MhRBgpEAwtGtprgHS6k2PUe_p2BCfgb_aSfXHRxO9b388c_tq54bmCL8LOchdg0QYhxlIibNiu12JqoMIBkC3jf5fbY/s640/blogger-image-322300945.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-12961631679907829562016-07-14T08:37:00.001-07:002016-07-14T08:44:45.585-07:00Red Velvet Ho-Ho Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FMcbkMTvriJIDwqfphuSfwlFWNHqOMOFcFK2PCbDY1hS5gjY85Tzmsp9zU3O3dq-foYb6wl8wQqMw-HmttRsdydqTsM29TudYYfF9DPnNN0QoDDEg0RVRMlEYOXtsrBjOTtubRxZkfY/s640/blogger-image--190086649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FMcbkMTvriJIDwqfphuSfwlFWNHqOMOFcFK2PCbDY1hS5gjY85Tzmsp9zU3O3dq-foYb6wl8wQqMw-HmttRsdydqTsM29TudYYfF9DPnNN0QoDDEg0RVRMlEYOXtsrBjOTtubRxZkfY/s640/blogger-image--190086649.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love the bundt pan-type cakes for making easy summer (or anytime!) desserts. Here, I made a red velvet cake batter, baked in a bundt pan. (If you have limited time, just mix up a box of red velvet cake mix according to directions!). As the cake cooled, I mixed up the filling. To serve it, just slice the cake and put a dollop of filling between the slices! So easy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07D2zxC0Clg91mcbjkPbVbcSbkDTusla_DuoPFaVV0iCCV9oMw5UwuPurdgZu-u4OwR775ITQZfKV1vThqyhmVYOWdqYoPiczTg78wLimtLpRewExo_tzqc1kXpdaPeyayNayxfQvAWQ/s640/blogger-image--484610966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07D2zxC0Clg91mcbjkPbVbcSbkDTusla_DuoPFaVV0iCCV9oMw5UwuPurdgZu-u4OwR775ITQZfKV1vThqyhmVYOWdqYoPiczTg78wLimtLpRewExo_tzqc1kXpdaPeyayNayxfQvAWQ/s640/blogger-image--484610966.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">~Red Velvet Cake~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 C Crisco</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 1/2 C sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 oz. red food coloring</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tsp vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 TBSP cocoa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 C flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 C buttermilk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tsp baking soda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 TBSP vinegar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Directions: Beat Crisco and sugar. Add eggs, food coloring and vanilla and beat again. Add cocoa, salt and flour, alternately with buttermilk to the sugar mixture. Fold in soda that has been mixed with the vinegar. Bake at 350 degrees until it tests done in the middle (30-45 min.). Loosen cake edges and invert the cake onto a cake plate to cool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FeZ51jaLYDvNCVaAUzhPeZRmfSXPybU_IRw0b-VQwg7SlmjJMMqic3WQnrwQy2b_aYEApUnde4FMWKPEubnsKSYBhdVbuV8AfcBFzv-q0UpTN2hAA4QRpz2mV2JwbG9riCPEtu7fkZ0/s640/blogger-image-1046786781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FeZ51jaLYDvNCVaAUzhPeZRmfSXPybU_IRw0b-VQwg7SlmjJMMqic3WQnrwQy2b_aYEApUnde4FMWKPEubnsKSYBhdVbuV8AfcBFzv-q0UpTN2hAA4QRpz2mV2JwbG9riCPEtu7fkZ0/s640/blogger-image-1046786781.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsVpdrKBJvEVTxOqMIkm2Rn1CoKnbc8LuJgKgJ89Q_lMTXPtsAzY5WWsg3RtZs2w5KNJ1VFMpMFf5n15rOYnyjgqTpotOlG65kUfcFYDI9IHDBfrfywN2OYOsEwwjaSi94THNzD_rQpwU/s640/blogger-image-1498611414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsVpdrKBJvEVTxOqMIkm2Rn1CoKnbc8LuJgKgJ89Q_lMTXPtsAzY5WWsg3RtZs2w5KNJ1VFMpMFf5n15rOYnyjgqTpotOlG65kUfcFYDI9IHDBfrfywN2OYOsEwwjaSi94THNzD_rQpwU/s640/blogger-image-1498611414.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwGC1uwmCNPWGcCVPxx_CUj8_QV4JpVYiHhtnW1Xn8a31atkV-DSbMLORcxut8Et7_bfEhVErV8wsN46R0EVTyVDXXMf40hQM7m1XUdXxg7mJAga8a7C6fRYsi7CgpFoTCTxwfyg2OTM/s640/blogger-image--1812022476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwGC1uwmCNPWGcCVPxx_CUj8_QV4JpVYiHhtnW1Xn8a31atkV-DSbMLORcxut8Et7_bfEhVErV8wsN46R0EVTyVDXXMf40hQM7m1XUdXxg7mJAga8a7C6fRYsi7CgpFoTCTxwfyg2OTM/s640/blogger-image--1812022476.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">~Filling~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 8 oz. tub of whipped topping</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/3 C confectioner's sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat until light and fluffy. Chill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-XJODrTveII3JH0tUpdJTMtsjrDVe1xBodaYrDhcNV5MRzhJBqXmdjU671Z-TEtcMNHUGXtamZLqjOfBP_TvsM-iAIoVdvMCpCtkZFtjF1mFZhxdKtWcfiCbFPhWsX4NDinYH-nZSpc/s640/blogger-image-1879324459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-XJODrTveII3JH0tUpdJTMtsjrDVe1xBodaYrDhcNV5MRzhJBqXmdjU671Z-TEtcMNHUGXtamZLqjOfBP_TvsM-iAIoVdvMCpCtkZFtjF1mFZhxdKtWcfiCbFPhWsX4NDinYH-nZSpc/s640/blogger-image-1879324459.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SkN8c-zziaLJq8slkD9vrIWMJhwNyumyO6Ow9M8p3wZcSnq41_4Zaf-hb890u-HDm1beC_X8btP7MiD88kQf5_ku-Sd401u8zuc7myttgbVUYQPU8C6dvmcU-dC8mTbS0iNzCyzLbHg/s640/blogger-image--1572770524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SkN8c-zziaLJq8slkD9vrIWMJhwNyumyO6Ow9M8p3wZcSnq41_4Zaf-hb890u-HDm1beC_X8btP7MiD88kQf5_ku-Sd401u8zuc7myttgbVUYQPU8C6dvmcU-dC8mTbS0iNzCyzLbHg/s640/blogger-image--1572770524.jpg"></a></div></div>YUM!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-81535404943473714512016-07-03T12:49:00.001-07:002016-07-03T12:51:07.446-07:00Mom's Chicken and Swiss Casserole<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf_qdDbiy-772jPiKm81ItkxkuDMgLDIYqdBawJVqAjHIdkp1xE3JsJSmMTamgJqP2ZarIwARgigvqKtlxC34rC33B5hi-Zr7OdbZXJq0qMHW-gyM7LWseKCQEY6V7HYzOiOMwiwj3y8/s640/blogger-image--504200145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf_qdDbiy-772jPiKm81ItkxkuDMgLDIYqdBawJVqAjHIdkp1xE3JsJSmMTamgJqP2ZarIwARgigvqKtlxC34rC33B5hi-Zr7OdbZXJq0qMHW-gyM7LWseKCQEY6V7HYzOiOMwiwj3y8/s640/blogger-image--504200145.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is a quick and delicious casserole that has Swiss cheese in the middle. My mom made it and I asked for the recipe. I've had it in my,"tried and true" file for years!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3M0OBl_El3fefL80jdEVG4bkiaaFOjMY36xkYPAi5Z1Ymmc5tVabAnV0y6pEq3mzzJibuqqY4QeIQuBOzBsqEFsHeX1MUZIlxXdYSOWcCeSbqSZ_yWJdxmybQsn8SJWZYJj8DDQXIMsA/s640/blogger-image-1746482752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3M0OBl_El3fefL80jdEVG4bkiaaFOjMY36xkYPAi5Z1Ymmc5tVabAnV0y6pEq3mzzJibuqqY4QeIQuBOzBsqEFsHeX1MUZIlxXdYSOWcCeSbqSZ_yWJdxmybQsn8SJWZYJj8DDQXIMsA/s640/blogger-image-1746482752.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF91jSvrfXPpm-grHbZyrm_uMBWTubC8V2y8-HSdbY0yVvvqqJZvmI9XY6oQJLGvTHx8YIhzzk18pFTiz-l22nrO3ovRikLJeHK9Gl5k0BK59CobK5YU8_OhAODcem8-88CHWg4XqKg8Q/s640/blogger-image-1011962904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF91jSvrfXPpm-grHbZyrm_uMBWTubC8V2y8-HSdbY0yVvvqqJZvmI9XY6oQJLGvTHx8YIhzzk18pFTiz-l22nrO3ovRikLJeHK9Gl5k0BK59CobK5YU8_OhAODcem8-88CHWg4XqKg8Q/s640/blogger-image-1011962904.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I halved this recipe for us, because with the amount of chicken in the original recipe, it's just too much for us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1D_d5BR1KEf7RdmG-5UVQcV1wD15D2J8-Do7eBoCkbqZx0yMteCt3sTsZyYRoJHkCZLO605QRpfP4J915XKFPGQPqcPJwjEexfh666NoW7N-ZcEEHUYUcVnaSmvZhBBC1Pm18qa0qM4c/s640/blogger-image--1340777970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1D_d5BR1KEf7RdmG-5UVQcV1wD15D2J8-Do7eBoCkbqZx0yMteCt3sTsZyYRoJHkCZLO605QRpfP4J915XKFPGQPqcPJwjEexfh666NoW7N-ZcEEHUYUcVnaSmvZhBBC1Pm18qa0qM4c/s640/blogger-image--1340777970.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0D3dmCNTJpAA5zkTMLDLaAFUB9EhXUymGbXJRh93S8Aao1AvP2IHFo6WizPG1QRCL1jsRgi_B-u5ZfUoXllX7JKC3cy7L2gn1ythgTFKtgUe-Ryk52DK1povFTy6kbZSPpQyjJrO4j4w/s640/blogger-image--1247012007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0D3dmCNTJpAA5zkTMLDLaAFUB9EhXUymGbXJRh93S8Aao1AvP2IHFo6WizPG1QRCL1jsRgi_B-u5ZfUoXllX7JKC3cy7L2gn1ythgTFKtgUe-Ryk52DK1povFTy6kbZSPpQyjJrO4j4w/s640/blogger-image--1247012007.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(I also added a small can of drained mushroom slices to half of ours.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8NM4VCbz4zlXGzzzpVJIOYhDuwVXHVcLgkLj7-8Q9PeJcTm5gkDt5HCDVguvAH4uQE7wlOyvD45JxfbYszBzW-jpPY3dmPrCyR8sgxMiyN_pSoM_Z5dUD4HGn5JlJ6YHucHRQnj1uZY/s640/blogger-image-1779110264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8NM4VCbz4zlXGzzzpVJIOYhDuwVXHVcLgkLj7-8Q9PeJcTm5gkDt5HCDVguvAH4uQE7wlOyvD45JxfbYszBzW-jpPY3dmPrCyR8sgxMiyN_pSoM_Z5dUD4HGn5JlJ6YHucHRQnj1uZY/s640/blogger-image-1779110264.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That Swiss cheese adds just the right touch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSDbsugS54ZxEyqIYeAT_h87yCMRYxLZQFO1haYtCuFQtuGYkJxlu_f-d2LJHCLsIdmXa34uHopX6G6GpOfXnWHg3hxTGCaUoAUI72ZSwIlmLIoD6cUkgWxjrj3vBEHoiaLM4GX51Y6M/s640/blogger-image--540501221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSDbsugS54ZxEyqIYeAT_h87yCMRYxLZQFO1haYtCuFQtuGYkJxlu_f-d2LJHCLsIdmXa34uHopX6G6GpOfXnWHg3hxTGCaUoAUI72ZSwIlmLIoD6cUkgWxjrj3vBEHoiaLM4GX51Y6M/s640/blogger-image--540501221.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I put finely-diced celery on top of the side with mushrooms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9pa8z07mHDT9luqbJLWvS7uqLKmaEktxP2VG9zLoHtk_VdhRdRoP_ZM-dFj_92HcSd1v121_MuE6rnx0bVVgxDaHXZImHTSx3Cy45NKGgEmSCWZzAqnJyf3_PEpUUN1-_SETmIzx23o/s640/blogger-image--199378753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9pa8z07mHDT9luqbJLWvS7uqLKmaEktxP2VG9zLoHtk_VdhRdRoP_ZM-dFj_92HcSd1v121_MuE6rnx0bVVgxDaHXZImHTSx3Cy45NKGgEmSCWZzAqnJyf3_PEpUUN1-_SETmIzx23o/s640/blogger-image--199378753.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mmmm....so good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkFSXzaUtlBQsiw_HGZ9OgU8pwuqWImz8qd-8zfmqW_318a7iReDbSGqhwZFVqo6ahLEfEh5_d064UJY7hPGLIrqjhOALDbdwQEbu3Wy-QFzBGo_PSuXQuzzm5wrfQZYVb1y9YN_GUCs/s640/blogger-image--1230071144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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So, when I came across this little recipe that I had saved from the newspaper, I was anxious to try it out. You can make a very easy peach cobbler using strips of white bread for the crust. The sugary egg and butter batter that you pour on before baking makes a wonderful topping. I added cinnamon to this recipe because I love the taste of cinnamon in my peach pie. I found that mine needed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A longer baking time than the recipe said (mine took about 45 minutes). I recommend vanilla ice cream with this warm cobbler!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnkWVFSGlYwD3aWsxgymgKAjoaptoEmqKohYsyTt7vg15wZDLtmGPwEIXfm6h24ss_XMOJKOHHoFPP_pIT3kRQ8vWfuESjvGq-DQu4xB96GIHbisDuhDuemzkIW_bbffKf_VjWfIkP20/s640/blogger-image-459818670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnkWVFSGlYwD3aWsxgymgKAjoaptoEmqKohYsyTt7vg15wZDLtmGPwEIXfm6h24ss_XMOJKOHHoFPP_pIT3kRQ8vWfuESjvGq-DQu4xB96GIHbisDuhDuemzkIW_bbffKf_VjWfIkP20/s640/blogger-image-459818670.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSF1ldEoO0677GDeocCMxeQ0_hQyrZXu9KFOv0KZN3lxk7RB6Y9ZveUGuY1YWAM726I6cxEw1lBBo0obvq7g5RpIQZJVcX6Ydebk2ECZpt9PCobPywXuHUh74xynqImkVNRczbz6lozoc/s640/blogger-image--526460016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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(It has fresh lemon juice in the dressing). I thought I would post it because not only does it have a fresh taste, but the dressing has less fat than most slaw recipes.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilXQWa67WeEG6MlPOGZlH2ZmAD2_lFCht_ReHFMqk8sAv6s2c_6ou3I4dqJyyjEooZLz8rla_Sv1NWRK2Pa-ldR2WSYgo6E1ZEEM7gOFNFXOGdH4HhWecAU00AgYOUr2KLoqRfZ-ChXA/s640/blogger-image-1909152668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilXQWa67WeEG6MlPOGZlH2ZmAD2_lFCht_ReHFMqk8sAv6s2c_6ou3I4dqJyyjEooZLz8rla_Sv1NWRK2Pa-ldR2WSYgo6E1ZEEM7gOFNFXOGdH4HhWecAU00AgYOUr2KLoqRfZ-ChXA/s640/blogger-image-1909152668.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FFLSg3kPoF_krlw7R8w1HYp6uPTMiE1afCzA2DqGDp80JLHxz7znOAXqnmJWGcg7XUeHlRhtTZxRlJvtR3O7_PamKM3gXGPAHOm9rL3Op0VpyJIwr4_bV6s3Xm123cT1d8peGdpJVNs/s640/blogger-image--2029778112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FFLSg3kPoF_krlw7R8w1HYp6uPTMiE1afCzA2DqGDp80JLHxz7znOAXqnmJWGcg7XUeHlRhtTZxRlJvtR3O7_PamKM3gXGPAHOm9rL3Op0VpyJIwr4_bV6s3Xm123cT1d8peGdpJVNs/s640/blogger-image--2029778112.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>You should try this one, but make sure that it's well-chilled before serving!</div><div> Also, I had a request from a friend of mine for my favorite chicken salad recipe. I promised to share my favorite hot version and my favorite cold version. Here you go, Cathy!</div><div><br></div><div>Hot Chicken Salad </div><div>Juanita Covert</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf2tcTdY0ObKAxgsVA_hYvt31lVaZHkffo3To8Ba2hS0KfwS1t5myo10MDrv3fgckrALrDWYtXekzlg9AV7ibDtYqwDnhniM14tGokSYdb7wT4TwcuKMHV33FbkdOHV9iB-Gvs_OOlqk/s640/blogger-image-1100422384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf2tcTdY0ObKAxgsVA_hYvt31lVaZHkffo3To8Ba2hS0KfwS1t5myo10MDrv3fgckrALrDWYtXekzlg9AV7ibDtYqwDnhniM14tGokSYdb7wT4TwcuKMHV33FbkdOHV9iB-Gvs_OOlqk/s640/blogger-image-1100422384.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hUl7Jv3gSd0OB3bzg5L61adphBWlCcaBtNm21Vn9pZg-fxjfv3ETTJ5llWErbAB7J148ZZJW9Dxhvl1vrHgWH3yWuJej1uoxKNJ5P0hswLY7V5nEgLH3RMoUgpdj5imksNrMNGX4OPw/s640/blogger-image--1152518532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hUl7Jv3gSd0OB3bzg5L61adphBWlCcaBtNm21Vn9pZg-fxjfv3ETTJ5llWErbAB7J148ZZJW9Dxhvl1vrHgWH3yWuJej1uoxKNJ5P0hswLY7V5nEgLH3RMoUgpdj5imksNrMNGX4OPw/s640/blogger-image--1152518532.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>Cold Chicken Salad</div><div>Bible of Southern Cooking</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEo9AW2nt6BJOqmZpxwoEqKxsctAMGvKdsruK5ckmA-fyWpP2bibVnJKfZy8dNuSvorZzCqKIMr2g_UxVHU69jKRmfrAYX8A3IE2m6CSXU610ckXD2ORt6-8SnHqWUNHQ_sgT-IF4xsa4/s640/blogger-image-1909601061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEo9AW2nt6BJOqmZpxwoEqKxsctAMGvKdsruK5ckmA-fyWpP2bibVnJKfZy8dNuSvorZzCqKIMr2g_UxVHU69jKRmfrAYX8A3IE2m6CSXU610ckXD2ORt6-8SnHqWUNHQ_sgT-IF4xsa4/s640/blogger-image-1909601061.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Both of these recipes are excellent! </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> (I'm still searching my file boxes for that Kroger's Deli recipe that has red grapes, pecans and sour cream. I know that it's here...somewhere! Will post it as soon as I find it, Cathy!)</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-91966534043231494332016-06-10T06:16:00.001-07:002016-06-10T06:20:54.722-07:00Quick Tuna Salad Spread<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqYKzeQG6B2_T5G7Q-_IJSZbIBM6FFobdU8RNjsJydqOhYf3-9Gtxu9MOP_RJFMhqvO7oBPFzjW3Wor60S0h4GobXWv37OHbxkM_dc5Rbt2soI105EZq3C4uPUpRL1Zn-nymBs2AvHU0/s640/blogger-image--486944056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqYKzeQG6B2_T5G7Q-_IJSZbIBM6FFobdU8RNjsJydqOhYf3-9Gtxu9MOP_RJFMhqvO7oBPFzjW3Wor60S0h4GobXWv37OHbxkM_dc5Rbt2soI105EZq3C4uPUpRL1Zn-nymBs2AvHU0/s640/blogger-image--486944056.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's another of those quick spreads that you might want to make ahead and put in the fridge for sandwiches this summer. (I know that folks either like tuna or they really don't like tune!). Also, you might be saying,"That's really basic to include in a cooking post!" But, in my defense, I've attended luncheons where the tuna salad wasn't a very good version. Another reason to post this is I have some young readers who want some basic recipes. My son, Blake, reads this blog and loves my tuna salad! Now he will have the recipe. Hope you enjoy it, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Marcia's Tuna Salad/Spread</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stir together these ingredients: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-3 cans of tuna, drained</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-2 stalks of celery, finely chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-1/2 Vidalia or sweet onion, finely chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-2 sweet pickles, finely chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Miracle Whip Salad Dressing (no substitutions!) Add enough dressing to make a creamy spreading consistency for sandwiches, or make it a little dryer if you plan to mound it on top of lettuce for a salad. Chill in the refrigerator in a container with a tight lid. (<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This is also very good spread on Townhouse or Ritz crackers as a snack!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXxvFA47Kfi2ozaPNUJNhDfA-0TjbgIQY1zm4Wu4HG49vn5UM_N-wux2YbpNGSIWigRXUMGPLk-jsvBtbJxsuoIQKnCqzkpT3AgFGaCx1n6YD_Ie_Ik2vnlB0L5Smtler19-ezGY11uY/s640/blogger-image-568367523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXxvFA47Kfi2ozaPNUJNhDfA-0TjbgIQY1zm4Wu4HG49vn5UM_N-wux2YbpNGSIWigRXUMGPLk-jsvBtbJxsuoIQKnCqzkpT3AgFGaCx1n6YD_Ie_Ik2vnlB0L5Smtler19-ezGY11uY/s640/blogger-image-568367523.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsJXWRMyTtpsWTCXYwh8_xDm-ErxjXzDj93d5xaqKgy8_pTLXByI38eYLF7kfj9U-hLisBJdssrX3BPZ9Os7DezLMb-EG-iKC0wYKgS93W9vZHdmmIeEIjVmhDRVoCntJ4PFlgEyV92s/s640/blogger-image--742408519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsJXWRMyTtpsWTCXYwh8_xDm-ErxjXzDj93d5xaqKgy8_pTLXByI38eYLF7kfj9U-hLisBJdssrX3BPZ9Os7DezLMb-EG-iKC0wYKgS93W9vZHdmmIeEIjVmhDRVoCntJ4PFlgEyV92s/s640/blogger-image--742408519.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjKl-L2XJXBv4bXP6sv8vpcXyjGAw5LtcQ1JJLnJOaNPJMMtU-C5SHjAbjC0VgTdUZp6p72AZ1tpkTrz_STRks0AEcxM_K69VpM4oWKZboEvcF3cswdIeo_CnD70RaWex5PcRjl_zylgA/s640/blogger-image-1218966360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjKl-L2XJXBv4bXP6sv8vpcXyjGAw5LtcQ1JJLnJOaNPJMMtU-C5SHjAbjC0VgTdUZp6p72AZ1tpkTrz_STRks0AEcxM_K69VpM4oWKZboEvcF3cswdIeo_CnD70RaWex5PcRjl_zylgA/s640/blogger-image-1218966360.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lunch is served!</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-1844450907728403762016-06-06T09:22:00.001-07:002016-06-06T09:22:31.434-07:00Refreshing Lemon and Herb Water<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEd6x3spj5nZiwY6e34CrDAtjolGhYPW7CJ5kkqXfESVHaDfSkc911QP9157wjG9F7jBtGN6fB8f0ycN-km98-Dlg0umcTzCYj44pH3ir7hXBUtpBv4saZvgHhDxMbOOn3sq1S3yBzSKY/s640/blogger-image-1948136820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEd6x3spj5nZiwY6e34CrDAtjolGhYPW7CJ5kkqXfESVHaDfSkc911QP9157wjG9F7jBtGN6fB8f0ycN-km98-Dlg0umcTzCYj44pH3ir7hXBUtpBv4saZvgHhDxMbOOn3sq1S3yBzSKY/s640/blogger-image-1948136820.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Nothing is more refreshing (and low calorie) in the summer than a lemon and herb-infused water. I just finished cleaning out my flower bed in the front and I'm cooling off on the back porch with this healthy drink. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULF_e7tpOcryOz2hu60e3VAAmCa_SUg1Dl0Qw0VNiq_AerS_CGgkYqky3Mm9sEFXJCpPZVGkunyi1mHEnFK0nWRWF_4s-1Y626YjVUfwRmjkhpMinMBWb7GFiJKhwxJcFFBxpW4DU1GI/s640/blogger-image-1129032322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULF_e7tpOcryOz2hu60e3VAAmCa_SUg1Dl0Qw0VNiq_AerS_CGgkYqky3Mm9sEFXJCpPZVGkunyi1mHEnFK0nWRWF_4s-1Y626YjVUfwRmjkhpMinMBWb7GFiJKhwxJcFFBxpW4DU1GI/s640/blogger-image-1129032322.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Get out a glass jar or even that drink dispenser that you usually reserve for parties and cookouts! Fill it half way with ice, sliced lemons and add the herb that you like most. I put in some lemon balm from my porch. Leave the container close to your kitchen sink where people will remember to drink from it all day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><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/AVvXsEiMqbaDbfuOzi2SuTNhCdEZEQjnjktvjkvVDJAF67SQwDWhpq0w499YoXPs9n8_6s9WT88IKKAeg17yRScINB9cwS2rKAbFb6m19fL8ZfRbX5q136vJvcf8JMBiBBvo4Ouh7LeiZPmsRVw/s640/blogger-image-705376786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqbaDbfuOzi2SuTNhCdEZEQjnjktvjkvVDJAF67SQwDWhpq0w499YoXPs9n8_6s9WT88IKKAeg17yRScINB9cwS2rKAbFb6m19fL8ZfRbX5q136vJvcf8JMBiBBvo4Ouh7LeiZPmsRVw/s640/blogger-image-705376786.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><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/AVvXsEiofKp3RoTpK7c7jE9CPW_UI8gVXkz64YYifrtH1ZE0NNFE0MFFQwvbeyqkLbFBpCSUuash3cz_g54GfrtnzkiOZgBm03S9FvUAPYFcAmtr3Ni6Zrout8qEb3D5LicCT7AuQDTcM8RljBo/s640/blogger-image-1377538097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofKp3RoTpK7c7jE9CPW_UI8gVXkz64YYifrtH1ZE0NNFE0MFFQwvbeyqkLbFBpCSUuash3cz_g54GfrtnzkiOZgBm03S9FvUAPYFcAmtr3Ni6Zrout8qEb3D5LicCT7AuQDTcM8RljBo/s640/blogger-image-1377538097.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><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/AVvXsEi0K-H7bKdaU8nnz7-OvuC4F9FITfKzzAzjlKZz-935WJCCwRFund1XNk_3ZPpg9hO0T6jZxqs9jioRBLU6sL2HjJjT_FHscQdP8zv9oEgNopbuJPVSFHLYQDMl1poFvRf3XHuB26x1mGA/s640/blogger-image-1409940963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0K-H7bKdaU8nnz7-OvuC4F9FITfKzzAzjlKZz-935WJCCwRFund1XNk_3ZPpg9hO0T6jZxqs9jioRBLU6sL2HjJjT_FHscQdP8zv9oEgNopbuJPVSFHLYQDMl1poFvRf3XHuB26x1mGA/s640/blogger-image-1409940963.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-89340133160220646032016-05-28T07:11:00.001-07:002016-05-28T07:14:30.361-07:00Layered Bean Dip<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQBqcIPB2rzZOwb6TSZhI6HynyzWTwAF9FCr336I2B9EUVg87DXQ9qqdRikjRFFtE97v5XVGImJZ1YmJ1ibUfbcW2sg0_tOPFW8iVJG4v96w0ZMbRmDifYN1tZfzo4Sk5PiP5VgqTt54M/s640/blogger-image--1886457017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQBqcIPB2rzZOwb6TSZhI6HynyzWTwAF9FCr336I2B9EUVg87DXQ9qqdRikjRFFtE97v5XVGImJZ1YmJ1ibUfbcW2sg0_tOPFW8iVJG4v96w0ZMbRmDifYN1tZfzo4Sk5PiP5VgqTt54M/s640/blogger-image--1886457017.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I love to make this quick and versatile layered dip. It's delicious with tortilla chips, pita chips or vegetables as dippers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Get out a glass bowl (or casserole if it's for a big crowd!). Here's why I say it's versatile- you pick the layers! The only layers that I think are essential are the cream cheese in the bottom and the next layer which is refried beans (I prefer the vegetarian version). After that, you can layer what you like. I don't care for guacamole <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">so it is not one of my layers! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'll tell you how I layered this one:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-softened cream cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-refried beans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-green salsa verde'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-red chunky salsa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-sliced black olives</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-shredded sharp cheddar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-jalapeƱo slices</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-green onions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-chopped Campari tomatoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> If you layer fresh, chopped vegetables on top like tomatoes or shredded lettuce, you will want to add those right before serving. All other layers, up to and including the cheese topping, go in the microwave or oven until hot and cheese is melted! Enjoy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5uHJ39yVMy05Ydn_ZGp-T6jOSKxDb_Ncawi2dlFN2FIpkeQAx1aDzSe1C7aIO2ZcnhUB0n4M3ejtcdPjMeTHa-tCuI9Pebxyq_vV70dcEuJIdJnzVmdb6uP4BEBA03Cq2wkgLFGkqEo/s640/blogger-image-938322455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5uHJ39yVMy05Ydn_ZGp-T6jOSKxDb_Ncawi2dlFN2FIpkeQAx1aDzSe1C7aIO2ZcnhUB0n4M3ejtcdPjMeTHa-tCuI9Pebxyq_vV70dcEuJIdJnzVmdb6uP4BEBA03Cq2wkgLFGkqEo/s640/blogger-image-938322455.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I press any moist ingredients between paper towel or napkin. You want them dry so your dip won't turn into a soggy mess! Then, for less clean-up, I mince the small amounts of ingredients right on top of the napkin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBkxjiaAyWrwDZzUuWHgWtdNW60QNAgYXwE8x94TuzxneNrOYNO6lual6fsJUW5SMNza8mozHpztCQ1SUKP8mu-oLJFNduINcDEFZfJqkXPQeoTzukAX4kgx3yOa5TjnofBvajZtmfSg/s640/blogger-image--1871404206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBkxjiaAyWrwDZzUuWHgWtdNW60QNAgYXwE8x94TuzxneNrOYNO6lual6fsJUW5SMNza8mozHpztCQ1SUKP8mu-oLJFNduINcDEFZfJqkXPQeoTzukAX4kgx3yOa5TjnofBvajZtmfSg/s640/blogger-image--1871404206.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLr7lRY-168ctlRfs1-fQA4hUodtIjEAHnl7iES_2ypPxcvcxhRzwUpbseLoSoh3Iw8n4kfGHVJqCIFbWo096H3HBqhL-zwSbTM6TFM_xtLt3ExUIpx2tb3zq6cGqtLhUzyrbeUDIeFzA/s640/blogger-image-1790012421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLr7lRY-168ctlRfs1-fQA4hUodtIjEAHnl7iES_2ypPxcvcxhRzwUpbseLoSoh3Iw8n4kfGHVJqCIFbWo096H3HBqhL-zwSbTM6TFM_xtLt3ExUIpx2tb3zq6cGqtLhUzyrbeUDIeFzA/s640/blogger-image-1790012421.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope you enjoy this dip as much as we do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEHKj_WQqNBmumT5VTuQ6TM6GPndGzwXIKKBfUiYlmJ6uXXmZvFm3C0RSFRPKuDpDzbD7cLEJlUJAM7szs3XlJA_gg7mubrrCSnoTrbT6bLcX9r7H0-33Vr8xZeNMSA8726c8bpag3CY/s640/blogger-image--78377491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEHKj_WQqNBmumT5VTuQ6TM6GPndGzwXIKKBfUiYlmJ6uXXmZvFm3C0RSFRPKuDpDzbD7cLEJlUJAM7szs3XlJA_gg7mubrrCSnoTrbT6bLcX9r7H0-33Vr8xZeNMSA8726c8bpag3CY/s640/blogger-image--78377491.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-9467645587076990642016-05-26T12:21:00.001-07:002016-05-26T12:24:23.942-07:00Pimento Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhhP4ZDVKbHTRtxPD9pdN0jQvIQW6IeaZ8TcUcqAwLOKT8iJjyHWQUTgvFnmsrkhli87DaTN6uDsouCSErJY_NCyT_DfCCryr_yF2rADHASxKkdgRm4A_K5T7CJWnYQSsh1imLMqgV2c/s640/blogger-image-2142769600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhhP4ZDVKbHTRtxPD9pdN0jQvIQW6IeaZ8TcUcqAwLOKT8iJjyHWQUTgvFnmsrkhli87DaTN6uDsouCSErJY_NCyT_DfCCryr_yF2rADHASxKkdgRm4A_K5T7CJWnYQSsh1imLMqgV2c/s640/blogger-image-2142769600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhhP4ZDVKbHTRtxPD9pdN0jQvIQW6IeaZ8TcUcqAwLOKT8iJjyHWQUTgvFnmsrkhli87DaTN6uDsouCSErJY_NCyT_DfCCryr_yF2rADHASxKkdgRm4A_K5T7CJWnYQSsh1imLMqgV2c/s640/blogger-image-2142769600.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Summer holidays mean we can always use a back-up plan if we need a quick snack or lunch. If you have this pimento spread in your fridge, you are prepared! It's great on sandwiches, stuffed in boiled eggs or celery...or even as a topping on your grilled burger!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">PIMENTO SPREAD</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltLJ8Tz4H2CoHCJx5mgfaAQNwSoxcBAE9_YLVKmG_xjEBBDcSJhrz4Dr3lCH-mzTj-BY6H7ndzILDmJWiwB1AGMmSc5fYnLrNt6aR2sIQlMB0EhaRAgbhUbV4e0lPTIYcypgLM4R3PSc/s640/blogger-image--2022599432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltLJ8Tz4H2CoHCJx5mgfaAQNwSoxcBAE9_YLVKmG_xjEBBDcSJhrz4Dr3lCH-mzTj-BY6H7ndzILDmJWiwB1AGMmSc5fYnLrNt6aR2sIQlMB0EhaRAgbhUbV4e0lPTIYcypgLM4R3PSc/s640/blogger-image--2022599432.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uL1UGjte-C8UykNzysBJZIjqSGBGi6tpz64U9Dpe2TlLmyyeC6-cejb9CJBPcpKYjIzmV2w-O-iae8XLEz8RcXv-BlKJiQo46AVSpfXbsI5H4kJgWOaGbvnkpMK6Z81OhXjSatB_u30/s640/blogger-image-1473726891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP872hPpYn2Emgy92NME-c-RCIx_2mtmK1Bso0TBx2LITkKE-shl-6xr7BeUK5kqPqsq4nS_avGPX28NFrT6hLZ9-InjQustNYg2Yx66PAwDQJEZNQk23PpNbjIJvJhje-gOAJrsLuItU/s640/blogger-image--632382772.jpg"></a></div>I like to use a long-handled teaspoon for stuffing celery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisf7_bx7o6c26drCsP04b1n4iTe4DqzfpLHze9NZRDckM1smJTHLOOV33VcCRpudDZhenSUotJ_B6KTAQuY74983ErGqFNVlHGStjLgBY_ZHcVQJrtzV1y8lXWCBHrvFsrgfIzznOTKxg/s640/blogger-image--1390168403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisf7_bx7o6c26drCsP04b1n4iTe4DqzfpLHze9NZRDckM1smJTHLOOV33VcCRpudDZhenSUotJ_B6KTAQuY74983ErGqFNVlHGStjLgBY_ZHcVQJrtzV1y8lXWCBHrvFsrgfIzznOTKxg/s640/blogger-image--1390168403.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-20624826100596547292016-05-18T10:17:00.001-07:002016-05-18T10:21:32.941-07:00Western Eggs with Red Hash<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAyZRLWwTqwTBqeinjpWd_dqZ0PpH2LNcaAj7nIXaWI4mHBxmqpYMby5qdmSywz7G8tBrbO-mxkSySGqtytq8L3deAJjqfWze0YUQjpkuc815mEnWZhJvEsDrIUwo3Kd3lJlL44u2frc/s640/blogger-image-475287135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAyZRLWwTqwTBqeinjpWd_dqZ0PpH2LNcaAj7nIXaWI4mHBxmqpYMby5qdmSywz7G8tBrbO-mxkSySGqtytq8L3deAJjqfWze0YUQjpkuc815mEnWZhJvEsDrIUwo3Kd3lJlL44u2frc/s640/blogger-image-475287135.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sometimes, when supper time rolls around, you just want food that's easy to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">make and that causes very little cleanup! Here is one of my solutions. It starts with leftover cooked potatoes from the fridge. The other chopped vegetables can be varied according to your taste(or what needs to be used up).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Saute' diced onion and peppers with a little olive oil in an omelette pan (or nonstick skillet).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ9JEUZP8yfBHSXp3oDQb4YZc9bYCgC65Oawhl3cJ-_WmOSXghtfQavIehESir3gKDFaLGtGsQ2_9eLu6xT3UWUg9SWdS1LCPoTCdjg3eEQB_Q8pBejozqaY7wDO67pd82gaLcj_l1jtQ/s640/blogger-image--1932156918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ9JEUZP8yfBHSXp3oDQb4YZc9bYCgC65Oawhl3cJ-_WmOSXghtfQavIehESir3gKDFaLGtGsQ2_9eLu6xT3UWUg9SWdS1LCPoTCdjg3eEQB_Q8pBejozqaY7wDO67pd82gaLcj_l1jtQ/s640/blogger-image--1932156918.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Add chopped cooked ham or bacon. Those of you who like a bold taste can add fried sausage or chorizo! Cook until hot through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREuqMpr7oGZk4cjQY6EH6Ejwl53_dgAxeJLOVJ8xLDJEQny3yVjRhIIYU8i1ubPegBoOWTLkMJcAdIBvpnZwRGzV910iQ3E921QQtSUwAXLO_jbZeupH_lkv_qJOtD-njvT4V_XGqieM/s640/blogger-image--658271078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREuqMpr7oGZk4cjQY6EH6Ejwl53_dgAxeJLOVJ8xLDJEQny3yVjRhIIYU8i1ubPegBoOWTLkMJcAdIBvpnZwRGzV910iQ3E921QQtSUwAXLO_jbZeupH_lkv_qJOtD-njvT4V_XGqieM/s640/blogger-image--658271078.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Shove meat and vegetables to the side. Add your eggs; salt and pepper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In a separate hot skillet add chopped, cooked cold potatoes to a little oil and fry until they're browned and have crispy edges (I used my small cast iron skillet).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0_XxvGJxWfTE_xxZsE36bS9TcAb-O00tSK-qC7hFO-IlHWulRtn39kaQWBsAGGMDDELamVc-p-LJPUjuNsbDhs5Yphyphenhyphen1jMyiE4UheLI5-E2kPuf7gIQUbeRZZuu-yCHPxP3U7X2lQBI/s640/blogger-image-1043157385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0_XxvGJxWfTE_xxZsE36bS9TcAb-O00tSK-qC7hFO-IlHWulRtn39kaQWBsAGGMDDELamVc-p-LJPUjuNsbDhs5Yphyphenhyphen1jMyiE4UheLI5-E2kPuf7gIQUbeRZZuu-yCHPxP3U7X2lQBI/s640/blogger-image-1043157385.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Flip eggs half way through cooking. Cover with a lid to finish the egg whites.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEsT6yZsd1i_UB7x8oT9bxmcaXBKNiIciNKP0-5EyCWqSE8khe-SLs65eCebQXC5sdJVREH3VocZHBd2gaHPthyphenhyphenwAMhIGctC8lZLkFoAFVmPJvXM2gUT_hnyrgjXdHa3DRM90ix_GZck/s640/blogger-image-1748287875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEsT6yZsd1i_UB7x8oT9bxmcaXBKNiIciNKP0-5EyCWqSE8khe-SLs65eCebQXC5sdJVREH3VocZHBd2gaHPthyphenhyphenwAMhIGctC8lZLkFoAFVmPJvXM2gUT_hnyrgjXdHa3DRM90ix_GZck/s640/blogger-image-1748287875.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. Sprinkle with finely-shredded cheese.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezBTNiAhv3OeRPltA7LA5TOf6cDYPCG_H8E5469A8zCT31fESDfI7BPXfUKV1bhrChJbZquN9ztH8AI-IKSLA3pmN50zjZ2a21smQRc3_-zLMjFsx3RJC3aUrUaOyMtL3q_xJCZoKaPI/s640/blogger-image-1313464178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezBTNiAhv3OeRPltA7LA5TOf6cDYPCG_H8E5469A8zCT31fESDfI7BPXfUKV1bhrChJbZquN9ztH8AI-IKSLA3pmN50zjZ2a21smQRc3_-zLMjFsx3RJC3aUrUaOyMtL3q_xJCZoKaPI/s640/blogger-image-1313464178.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">6. Plate the eggs and add the red potato hash to the side. (You only have two small skillets and a chopping board to clean!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwsRQeMI1Hf57iUU5OrhKrJZv8-FkNXNk5dLnC1h5ypHUCE4iy_NNND7g9HVnHVOCyLOqdgq4WKCJxzVpCxbZSlT8lgLfSM9vi1bsPPaIup4X4anBB1YLyeseNY4pua2p6PqKnlVCZEw/s640/blogger-image--98979155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwsRQeMI1Hf57iUU5OrhKrJZv8-FkNXNk5dLnC1h5ypHUCE4iy_NNND7g9HVnHVOCyLOqdgq4WKCJxzVpCxbZSlT8lgLfSM9vi1bsPPaIup4X4anBB1YLyeseNY4pua2p6PqKnlVCZEw/s640/blogger-image--98979155.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-36403294170095261262016-05-13T12:54:00.001-07:002016-05-13T12:54:15.498-07:00My Best Banana Bread Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiuGkTcmVasUJoBK7k3-Vb9-wnR5ToRqabCAZbnJL2V0aaMdZFNA12iuIxs63d3gxf-yJk-cUMjTju9aPAqTWnq_0oWMfid8xlHFUhMJebHKTzJtzAv6o2nDLtia1jYlkMuagyPquj30/s640/blogger-image--231292394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#000000"><br></font><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiuGkTcmVasUJoBK7k3-Vb9-wnR5ToRqabCAZbnJL2V0aaMdZFNA12iuIxs63d3gxf-yJk-cUMjTju9aPAqTWnq_0oWMfid8xlHFUhMJebHKTzJtzAv6o2nDLtia1jYlkMuagyPquj30/s640/blogger-image--231292394.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Nothing makes your house smell better than baking fresh banana bread! This recipe has always been my favorite! It comes from one of my most-used, well-worn cookbooks that was a gift f<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">rom my best buddy, Julie, years ago. At the time, our children were young and we used a lot of banana bread at our house, as snacks. This version is very moist. I tweaked it </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">by adding cinnamon, (to taste).</span><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/AVvXsEgBtsHzu-jgR1CEe9JGC0QWnReyOuefc4rqPE9IskrwCFVEhTCD47ESfvtBbiozPeKB5Yo5cmBDjccc4dcDpmkKSbm-Ar-lLMPNnvOEXf2BaJQ1AWmUFCqqh-jtcg-Hjd8RuJELfZ3FSgg/s640/blogger-image-670990795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtsHzu-jgR1CEe9JGC0QWnReyOuefc4rqPE9IskrwCFVEhTCD47ESfvtBbiozPeKB5Yo5cmBDjccc4dcDpmkKSbm-Ar-lLMPNnvOEXf2BaJQ1AWmUFCqqh-jtcg-Hjd8RuJELfZ3FSgg/s640/blogger-image-670990795.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(That date bread recipe on the same page is wonderful, too!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr81kMMIUTJ814s8_crIO7SZYojIl0cpybNkns3uak_aJTkFziccXFksF_ATg1ll_URTuaD-xF8vZ3gbsgbBSkMwhDqnAOFfXx6qm0KoRKCMwkbLy9F4I16pvlWaVWcC7wu4q_v2fr-1c/s640/blogger-image--1214411496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr81kMMIUTJ814s8_crIO7SZYojIl0cpybNkns3uak_aJTkFziccXFksF_ATg1ll_URTuaD-xF8vZ3gbsgbBSkMwhDqnAOFfXx6qm0KoRKCMwkbLy9F4I16pvlWaVWcC7wu4q_v2fr-1c/s640/blogger-image--1214411496.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(I don't put the nuts in because hubby doesn't like them!)</div><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/AVvXsEg2fZhkqmhfQ7RJ1WDXhM4r9EQFRBO-cTz5f1eSToz_nW7BMQeBZ1go6EJ7tnKvgfHwiABRwxanbd2id-xH8_ujtGt-L_Nl7ELx9HPU6aNJD_oA6OlbGXXCAhMyJc9Hi3ycMbqE4xT7Cjk/s640/blogger-image--448291764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fZhkqmhfQ7RJ1WDXhM4r9EQFRBO-cTz5f1eSToz_nW7BMQeBZ1go6EJ7tnKvgfHwiABRwxanbd2id-xH8_ujtGt-L_Nl7ELx9HPU6aNJD_oA6OlbGXXCAhMyJc9Hi3ycMbqE4xT7Cjk/s640/blogger-image--448291764.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Love this brand of eggs that I found recently at Sam's Club!</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/AVvXsEhmvlGO0BdOecf3qxNxsjWk4HHyrF6-O7l6HeSy5bTt_4zLPsdOkBgdyULBrDPqiM6YmbaC8l6TzRON-y-TzngEwORcAa_qluYoUktdpIpjmwJpoxJLoFmRztDTZQ6BT7nLU0r4PiCyZ1Y/s640/blogger-image-2025533042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVbcblRpKomzBQqDS3EagLDxOzH-lUJ0BeCNKYcPXcUklnzQ2gf-ESab3L4nfQDLRpUkqLsFxeC3BCEz_IZCPj75NqiEKJgpylamFgAUoDlXGaB5ezWqdhBVlqigaU-d1xHnU4IxIx0Y/s640/blogger-image--106579469.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">All done! Let cool on a wire rack and just enjoy the aroma!! Happy baking!</span></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-90135279284303589812016-05-08T06:50:00.001-07:002016-05-08T06:50:07.197-07:00Mother's DayHappy Mother's Day to all cooks! If you cook for others you are a nurturer! Have a beautiful day!<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAGIY3_fjUFUuINuuhf2Di_NRXVaMv5-XqqwpGk7QuO8iMIxGQBqaOvfWXdFa7yoQMip2HIGLM0h7PQFukOMTK_3LbQf9uaWUE_I8db-858ySpJlYf12i2ACP-Rospt6ooaXsi-iYa8k/s640/blogger-image-1726902901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAGIY3_fjUFUuINuuhf2Di_NRXVaMv5-XqqwpGk7QuO8iMIxGQBqaOvfWXdFa7yoQMip2HIGLM0h7PQFukOMTK_3LbQf9uaWUE_I8db-858ySpJlYf12i2ACP-Rospt6ooaXsi-iYa8k/s640/blogger-image-1726902901.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div>Check out my Mother's Day breakfast! German Chocolate Pancakes!! Thanks, Ben!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEcu954AZN6n5hLnSZJJVB2kNiifFdJafxqnXoCrptT5Ifrt1O5Zr5IZXiYqyUf6u9EugoMqffZbOeTODWuGqbrOGhwlxXF4ABQq8YDij1sTOCmBZYSz-aC8ZDGCn5Bnw4MOGble8mWo/s640/blogger-image--826882231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEcu954AZN6n5hLnSZJJVB2kNiifFdJafxqnXoCrptT5Ifrt1O5Zr5IZXiYqyUf6u9EugoMqffZbOeTODWuGqbrOGhwlxXF4ABQq8YDij1sTOCmBZYSz-aC8ZDGCn5Bnw4MOGble8mWo/s640/blogger-image--826882231.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-75936684176265768272016-05-02T16:01:00.001-07:002016-05-02T16:01:23.411-07:00Springtime Rituals<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><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/AVvXsEihgD-Ax9jKYb2JJsetV6RVJ55EBDITtZrzR2YgD_zwce4-2xwF75T9TFiinmzqRhrH9g4RW_E042l3pOqgpKxQvJdUJj7f7dO0Qz4gmE8qghqJpWPPC8Cl0Tx5Ioh__XBJfMcd8N5AjmM/s640/blogger-image--898961314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgD-Ax9jKYb2JJsetV6RVJ55EBDITtZrzR2YgD_zwce4-2xwF75T9TFiinmzqRhrH9g4RW_E042l3pOqgpKxQvJdUJj7f7dO0Qz4gmE8qghqJpWPPC8Cl0Tx5Ioh__XBJfMcd8N5AjmM/s640/blogger-image--898961314.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Here at our house, the spring cleaning continues! Today, I changed out the bed clothes in the guest rooms. Every spring when the temperature rises and warm breezes assure me that good weather is here to stay, I put away the flannel sheets and heavy quilts. It's one of my little springtime rituals!</span></div><div> In the spring and summer months, I just love the feel and color of old chenille spreads and cotton sheets on the beds!</div><div>Do you have any springtime rituals?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkee0fpv3g7825RBwMpfvGjS20p9kaRgf_OgGS9iiF_4xJuBmbuqzFr_Q7eZW1-Rg2uT4A3eJrKq3-LCs2ZV5E1FXvVif6Aai731tOg0qaZBCz-K3dgK66PfBcjZy3mZ_vfFaxXC6BtE/s640/blogger-image--1939940139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkee0fpv3g7825RBwMpfvGjS20p9kaRgf_OgGS9iiF_4xJuBmbuqzFr_Q7eZW1-Rg2uT4A3eJrKq3-LCs2ZV5E1FXvVif6Aai731tOg0qaZBCz-K3dgK66PfBcjZy3mZ_vfFaxXC6BtE/s640/blogger-image--1939940139.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This sweet old coverlet has a basket design in the middle of a sunburst.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4nMiFYQAW0Gqgzu6OksTFarpjgp9Dgl9z9XaHLkS9GRMtaepx7DO5t3vqh800MHYNfHNmA2WHjLM3jjpEkz0Xw1yUgVssT1SnKp05-ola-1yCafdQQwK-VEsyA2OtO4SfI1rrrBZNbw/s640/blogger-image-1465833494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4nMiFYQAW0Gqgzu6OksTFarpjgp9Dgl9z9XaHLkS9GRMtaepx7DO5t3vqh800MHYNfHNmA2WHjLM3jjpEkz0Xw1yUgVssT1SnKp05-ola-1yCafdQQwK-VEsyA2OtO4SfI1rrrBZNbw/s640/blogger-image-1465833494.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Look at this row of daisies! So cute!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAD6vhpX9PGgst3-0a1OSweAnek8kcAP047q0IVO3P3wsw_kyOVA9NIUay905-Wy26g7x36a2-XW2UQ7hvREIoCUg6Zn4gFc3xvLFlk-w8Ltj6Z2iZ-sh26s3ufXBxccDHsvWoLwCbZ_M/s640/blogger-image--26584164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAD6vhpX9PGgst3-0a1OSweAnek8kcAP047q0IVO3P3wsw_kyOVA9NIUay905-Wy26g7x36a2-XW2UQ7hvREIoCUg6Zn4gFc3xvLFlk-w8Ltj6Z2iZ-sh26s3ufXBxccDHsvWoLwCbZ_M/s640/blogger-image--26584164.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Well, it's been a full day of cleaning. Time for a porch-sit and a cup of tea!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERFxxz_w3cg3zx8zmdGYYjYoXnQ1cqvqRN1LTc3N3EZNuAhhygIW7MlPUfkOz5BgjjtBC3_yWOUD-rMkFo3OW7Wrb4NiSpWUyjr2aajcc-y5hg21MJT-OvINAwywhM_7dCwcEFHGtyfk/s640/blogger-image--577167074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERFxxz_w3cg3zx8zmdGYYjYoXnQ1cqvqRN1LTc3N3EZNuAhhygIW7MlPUfkOz5BgjjtBC3_yWOUD-rMkFo3OW7Wrb4NiSpWUyjr2aajcc-y5hg21MJT-OvINAwywhM_7dCwcEFHGtyfk/s640/blogger-image--577167074.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-87880259752680501902016-04-30T08:58:00.001-07:002016-04-30T08:58:04.415-07:00Gooey Pineapple Upside-Down Dump Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiwjBZ5esuke3UIVmkvNpbfIEDqhXWecGtXA8OONF2z16lbL2YLqgqogI5BniHxk8NB2EDaffs8_Dj-oQhchKlt2Z0QuBK7ZZKS08-soKBr2zb8vhD8HyXtGWZZggGIt8qM7BLAZH5SE/s640/blogger-image-898687029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiwjBZ5esuke3UIVmkvNpbfIEDqhXWecGtXA8OONF2z16lbL2YLqgqogI5BniHxk8NB2EDaffs8_Dj-oQhchKlt2Z0QuBK7ZZKS08-soKBr2zb8vhD8HyXtGWZZggGIt8qM7BLAZH5SE/s640/blogger-image-898687029.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I literally threw this dessert together last night! It took just a few minutes (the longest part of assembling was melting the butter in the microwave). We had rented a movie from Redbox, and although I wanted to have a warm dessert to enjoy, it was Friday evening, and I had just finished loading the dishwasher! Time to get creative...in a non-messy way! Here's what I did:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Get out a large pan or glass casserole. Melt 2 sticks of butter(or margarine)in a glass measuring cup in your microwave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueN63juNu3XuvIBcYb9G-V6vmJqCEZnpO0kwLZCEmiuy26KnNkCe2_fB0SEdtyk84jCiwEmeBb75yUsX5eULIMcp8sl30AAmwtvapauNARWXf8Tl5YwjNElDk_8jTl26PNA9swE6FS-o/s640/blogger-image--644123318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueN63juNu3XuvIBcYb9G-V6vmJqCEZnpO0kwLZCEmiuy26KnNkCe2_fB0SEdtyk84jCiwEmeBb75yUsX5eULIMcp8sl30AAmwtvapauNARWXf8Tl5YwjNElDk_8jTl26PNA9swE6FS-o/s640/blogger-image--644123318.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Mix 1 can of crushed pineapple plus the juice with 2 C brown sugar in the bottom of your casserole.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_iyAmm11OrpKsWL_NtoJBWZM1ij7s18Mpki0vinohqfwBr9d_MhYuTr9-C93OPfeR50d4VRMegSlx_2H7edlVwosOY6zZBXwXabnVbTLEFpW6460EFC8aEtsgXix8vSYb-PBR6NMZZ7Y/s640/blogger-image--466078954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_iyAmm11OrpKsWL_NtoJBWZM1ij7s18Mpki0vinohqfwBr9d_MhYuTr9-C93OPfeR50d4VRMegSlx_2H7edlVwosOY6zZBXwXabnVbTLEFpW6460EFC8aEtsgXix8vSYb-PBR6NMZZ7Y/s640/blogger-image--466078954.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Sprinkle a box of yellow cake mix over the pineapple mixture. Finally, pour the melted butter on top and distribute evenly with the back of a large spoon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbr-vf3w_u6gSW4wDcz3_TNNJAZvnlArK9B9uwcfZPuqH8GCSbdo8h-UHh7SLxycZi8RE7z76hA12XR5QWWQRpdvY1DW3i9gVTOclXPURZbd9xUJw3eJ43FX3P3SLw5dvmm8cFmiLKvfE/s640/blogger-image--282071591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbr-vf3w_u6gSW4wDcz3_TNNJAZvnlArK9B9uwcfZPuqH8GCSbdo8h-UHh7SLxycZi8RE7z76hA12XR5QWWQRpdvY1DW3i9gVTOclXPURZbd9xUJw3eJ43FX3P3SLw5dvmm8cFmiLKvfE/s640/blogger-image--282071591.jpg"></a></div>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Bake in a 350 degree oven until the top is golden brown. Let cool a little and then serve pieces inverted onto dessert plates. A cherry on top would be pretty, but I didn't have any in the pantry. This is a very rich dessert and so vanilla ice cream would be nice on the side, too. We really enjoyed the buttery pineapple taste warm...right from the oven!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWPAW2fssnbRfe22b_oBCZA9AQXrZ1JAA2v-8GxjvqfJve_Bop6ibzWKEgFCLh5z3L-2R5Dag_sMCMSv4cHZn_quoBRrEyq118n9LLniuoEbgGf_FGa8_aJPBgDfwESe1sUQtcxc8CaI/s640/blogger-image-1619884848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWPAW2fssnbRfe22b_oBCZA9AQXrZ1JAA2v-8GxjvqfJve_Bop6ibzWKEgFCLh5z3L-2R5Dag_sMCMSv4cHZn_quoBRrEyq118n9LLniuoEbgGf_FGa8_aJPBgDfwESe1sUQtcxc8CaI/s640/blogger-image-1619884848.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265693523129437788.post-53071925446666648162016-04-22T10:55:00.001-07:002016-04-22T10:56:48.692-07:00Pea and Pimento Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuUlZGHFmqpq6Tt11Hezni9RIUk3EM1T1KEKm_kH-o0xApxslaH-uFC4u5lmHoTVz_7cFHqJ72EPDnATVbK-pJYPX749fwhiM4XH1ZQVF1WNtgVbCMrBQnNuN_SfSdevJQc9cCjYubU4/s640/blogger-image--544567931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuUlZGHFmqpq6Tt11Hezni9RIUk3EM1T1KEKm_kH-o0xApxslaH-uFC4u5lmHoTVz_7cFHqJ72EPDnATVbK-pJYPX749fwhiM4XH1ZQVF1WNtgVbCMrBQnNuN_SfSdevJQc9cCjYubU4/s640/blogger-image--544567931.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's Spring and time for a fresh-tasting, easy-to-make pea salad. I always enjoy making this version because the red pimentos give it a beautiful color. Put it in your glass bowl and it makes people take notice! The dressing is boiled and adds a nice tangy flavor. It's a handy little salad recipe because, other than the pimentos, most of the ingredients are basics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pea and Pimento Salad</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 cans of peas, drained</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 TBSP Dromedary chopped pimento</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 can of shoe peg corn, drained</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/3 C each of finely-chopped sweet onion, celery and yellow bell pepper (or green)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dressing:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 C sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3/4 C white vinegar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 vegetable oil (I used canola)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bring to a rolling boil and then cool. Toss with peas and chopped vegetables and chill for several hours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQNCTBGhoH9R0sC3J_kwJ-IDtwvFCuyOgtcRVNEulnaV8QGuD23LoCurHck1aAWFz-RGUU6wVG6meQ1yAsZuGwmP5w92kvW4BrkR30ATeoUuc-wcEj944Mn1EAsslwwgdUv359MqyBBw/s640/blogger-image--1974760812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQNCTBGhoH9R0sC3J_kwJ-IDtwvFCuyOgtcRVNEulnaV8QGuD23LoCurHck1aAWFz-RGUU6wVG6meQ1yAsZuGwmP5w92kvW4BrkR30ATeoUuc-wcEj944Mn1EAsslwwgdUv359MqyBBw/s640/blogger-image--1974760812.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvhK7G6YDL4ogJ-58QGjI_ic61PxCT52pEGMGDcaQ4iFU0lypTr1e_A0D5W_yesYGqL52fdv-o2_wzRVp4uZG32_c3ANHlXQcXwWEpE9o-EuHDZa2gKsARgrh0CABaZ1bzx16dlkRj5g/s640/blogger-image--532928603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvhK7G6YDL4ogJ-58QGjI_ic61PxCT52pEGMGDcaQ4iFU0lypTr1e_A0D5W_yesYGqL52fdv-o2_wzRVp4uZG32_c3ANHlXQcXwWEpE9o-EuHDZa2gKsARgrh0CABaZ1bzx16dlkRj5g/s640/blogger-image--532928603.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Srl05LcEwSS7hJ5baVkrxfJeQgC9Z-ZoU-EEK-QxS05iNwdRJ6texnASVTmLTF77M5AvEXRF2aRvbSbI3IY-sQcBaZlXLFhQFAokkYTp_9a9cTg8WrUNXb27n-rHDW1F394vC-uK1L4/s640/blogger-image-1921068663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Srl05LcEwSS7hJ5baVkrxfJeQgC9Z-ZoU-EEK-QxS05iNwdRJ6texnASVTmLTF77M5AvEXRF2aRvbSbI3IY-sQcBaZlXLFhQFAokkYTp_9a9cTg8WrUNXb27n-rHDW1F394vC-uK1L4/s640/blogger-image-1921068663.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08080064110345627397noreply@blogger.com0