Friday, July 23, 2010
Happy Birthday!
16 Years Ago Today: I was enjoying a day at the beach at Porcupine Bay, and decided to go into labor two weeks early. I gave birth to a healthy, beautiful, wonderful baby girl. So today we celebrate her birth. Happy Birthday Oldest Sweetheart! You are one of the greatest experiences God has ever given me. And I am VERY proud of the woman you are becoming.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Sweet & Hot Pickles - Canned
I really want to make some of these this year, but I want to can them for during the winter. This is the only recipe, with pictures and instructions that I found. Maybe there are more, but once discovered, why go on?
Sweet & Hot Pickles from "Mommy's Kitchen."
Sweet & Hot Pickles from "Mommy's Kitchen."
Carla's Breakfast Sandwiches
Carla's Breakfast Sandwiches
My husband leaves for work early, and I don't like him stopping at the grocery store for donuts every day. He's not fat, but it doesn't seem very caring of me to let him go off without something thought out for him. So I make these and keep them in the freezer. Then I just have to get up, and microwave one. Hand it to him, with a paper towel to wipe his hands and mouth. Add a kiss, a look, and an "I love you." And he gets the idea that I appreciate him for his hard work. I like that, and that's why I make these. Laugh at me all you want for being sappy, but I do love that man!
English Muffins
pre-cooked sausage patties
Scrambled eggs **
Sharp Cheddar cheese slices
Directions
1. Scramble eggs **
2. Lightly pre-toast English muffins
Assembly:
Layer sausage patty, egg, and cheese on a English muffin half. Top with remaining English muffin half. Wrap in foil. Freeze inside freezer bag.
Serving Day:
Thaw. Because they are already pre-cooked, you just need to warm them up.
Option 1: Keep in foil and put on a cookie sheet and warm in oven.
Option 2: Remove foil and warm up in microwave. It doesn't take long, maybe 20-30 sec. depending on your microwave.
** We make our own scrambled eggs: Break a dozen eggs into a greased 13X9 pan. Scramble and place in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for about 10 - 12 minutes. Let stand until cooled. Cut into 12 squares. Ready for assembly. You could buy the pre-cooked ones at the store, but they are more expensive.
~ I'll post pictures when we find the cord to the battery charger :-)
My husband leaves for work early, and I don't like him stopping at the grocery store for donuts every day. He's not fat, but it doesn't seem very caring of me to let him go off without something thought out for him. So I make these and keep them in the freezer. Then I just have to get up, and microwave one. Hand it to him, with a paper towel to wipe his hands and mouth. Add a kiss, a look, and an "I love you." And he gets the idea that I appreciate him for his hard work. I like that, and that's why I make these. Laugh at me all you want for being sappy, but I do love that man!
English Muffins
pre-cooked sausage patties
Scrambled eggs **
Sharp Cheddar cheese slices
Directions
1. Scramble eggs **
2. Lightly pre-toast English muffins
Assembly:
Layer sausage patty, egg, and cheese on a English muffin half. Top with remaining English muffin half. Wrap in foil. Freeze inside freezer bag.
Serving Day:
Thaw. Because they are already pre-cooked, you just need to warm them up.
Option 1: Keep in foil and put on a cookie sheet and warm in oven.
Option 2: Remove foil and warm up in microwave. It doesn't take long, maybe 20-30 sec. depending on your microwave.
** We make our own scrambled eggs: Break a dozen eggs into a greased 13X9 pan. Scramble and place in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for about 10 - 12 minutes. Let stand until cooled. Cut into 12 squares. Ready for assembly. You could buy the pre-cooked ones at the store, but they are more expensive.
~ I'll post pictures when we find the cord to the battery charger :-)
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Easy Peasant Bread
So I was looking through the internet one day (today) and found a new blog that I just LOVE! So I'm gonna feature it on mine! It's from: Real Mom Kitchen, and you now get a linky thingy on the sidebar of Cottonpickinfarm, so it's easier to find. Cause, you know, it's all about YOU!
Here is my first re-post of one of their recipes. I hope you like it!
Easy Peasant Bread
I didn't ask her permission to use her pictures, and I don't want to use bad manners, so...
I think this is gonna be on our menu tonight, with some semi-homemade beans and wennies, and a salad!
Here is my first re-post of one of their recipes. I hope you like it!
Easy Peasant Bread
I didn't ask her permission to use her pictures, and I don't want to use bad manners, so...
I think this is gonna be on our menu tonight, with some semi-homemade beans and wennies, and a salad!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Facebook | Veggie Gardening Tips: A Chicken Tractor in Every Backyard Garden
This is a really good website for gardening. Giving credit where credit is due:
Veggie Gardening Tips. All links go to them.
Facebook Veggie Gardening Tips: A Chicken Tractor in Every Backyard Garden
Veggie Gardening Tips. All links go to them.
Facebook Veggie Gardening Tips: A Chicken Tractor in Every Backyard Garden
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ice Cream Before Dinner: Individual Mini Coffee Cakes
I am on the look out for individual and “not the norm” breakfast ideas. Glenn gets up at 4:55 am and leaves the house before 5:30 am to catch the bus at the park and ride and travel across town to work. I want him to have some good food to “break his fast,” but I’m afraid I’m not in love with cooking breakfast at that time of morning. 
I haven’t had enough coffee, yet. I’d rather prepare ahead of time. Pulling it out of the freezer the night before and putting it in the frig… yeah, that sounds about right. Anyway, here is an idea from another blog… drum roll… “Ice Cream Before Dinner.”
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Is it Spring, yet:
Hanging Rack Upscale Family Consignment Sale is now accepting consignors for the upcoming 2010 Spring/Summer sale. March 25 - 27 (open to the public.) Don't miss this sale! It's a great way to bring in extra money and save as you shop. http://www.HangingRackSale.com/
We are a new, locally owned consignment event company, and we want you to consign with us! Register early to secure your spot, and start tagging! We have a new consignor incentive program, so check it out and earn more!
Spring
Summer
Prom
Wedding
Easter
Need to fundraise? We can help out with that too! (See our website)
Our consignors earn 70% (or more!) To encourage more shoppers: Admission is FREE!
Hanging Rack Upscale Family Consignment Sale has a wonderful location. We’ll be in a brand new event facility:
We think this will be a perfect place to hold our sale; very tasteful, with plenty of paved parking.
Tell your friends! Tell your family! Tell a stranger! Shopping at Hanging Rack Upscale Family Consignment Sale is going to be a pleasure!
We are a new, locally owned consignment event company, and we want you to consign with us! Register early to secure your spot, and start tagging! We have a new consignor incentive program, so check it out and earn more!
Spring
Summer
Prom
Wedding
Easter
Need to fundraise? We can help out with that too! (See our website)
Our consignors earn 70% (or more!) To encourage more shoppers: Admission is FREE!
Hanging Rack Upscale Family Consignment Sale has a wonderful location. We’ll be in a brand new event facility:
6425 North Lidgerwood Street
Spokane, WA 99208
509-487-1645
(independently owned and operated)
We think this will be a perfect place to hold our sale; very tasteful, with plenty of paved parking.
Tell your friends! Tell your family! Tell a stranger! Shopping at Hanging Rack Upscale Family Consignment Sale is going to be a pleasure!
"Nordy Buns"
Look at what my favorite food blog: Mennonite Girls Can Cook posted. I think they might be “Nordy Buns” from the book series: DragonKeepers, by Donita K. Paul. Oh, I can’t wait to try this recipe and share them with my kids. The two older ones have read these books, and I'm just starting to read them aloud to the two younger ones.
Honey Bran Buns
Honey Bran Buns
Friday, January 8, 2010
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
One of the most amazing days, ever!
Last Sunday, we had the pleasure of joining some friends at their lake property on Priest Lake. OMGoodness!
It was one of the most perfect days we've had in SOOOOOOOO long! Words can't express the pleasure we had, just swimming in moderately cold water and sitting on the edge of the water in adorondack chairs with beach umbrellas shading us. Sipping water. Nothing was high paced. The kids were busy having their own brand of fun in the water. Every one of them is fairly self-sufficient, so we didn't need to "help" them all the time, which left us to enjoy our day. Gosh I can't remember the last time we didn't have to stop to change a diaper, or give an over-needed nap.
My friends are such easy going people too. Pleasant to talk to, and share a day with. Wonderful! Extra, extra special Thank you to my friends for sharing their special place with us.
We shared dinner and came home sunburned, but we all said it was worth it. O.K. now I need to explain that each of us were sprayed thoroughly with a high factor sunscreen at least twice, but it really did no good for my oldest son. But it was not without trying. He is crispy. Poor guy.
We stopped at a little drive-in in the town of Priest Lake called, "Burger Express" and drank milkshakes on the way home.
Anyway, I just really wanted to share our most amazing day in a long time with all of you.
It was one of the most perfect days we've had in SOOOOOOOO long! Words can't express the pleasure we had, just swimming in moderately cold water and sitting on the edge of the water in adorondack chairs with beach umbrellas shading us. Sipping water. Nothing was high paced. The kids were busy having their own brand of fun in the water. Every one of them is fairly self-sufficient, so we didn't need to "help" them all the time, which left us to enjoy our day. Gosh I can't remember the last time we didn't have to stop to change a diaper, or give an over-needed nap.
My friends are such easy going people too. Pleasant to talk to, and share a day with. Wonderful! Extra, extra special Thank you to my friends for sharing their special place with us.
We shared dinner and came home sunburned, but we all said it was worth it. O.K. now I need to explain that each of us were sprayed thoroughly with a high factor sunscreen at least twice, but it really did no good for my oldest son. But it was not without trying. He is crispy. Poor guy.
We stopped at a little drive-in in the town of Priest Lake called, "Burger Express" and drank milkshakes on the way home.
Anyway, I just really wanted to share our most amazing day in a long time with all of you.
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