tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41407306942500652272024-03-13T10:56:00.193-05:00MiMi's MumblingsAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-10710758677217128212016-06-29T10:52:00.000-05:002016-06-29T10:52:39.241-05:00The pile that wouldn't fold!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For days I've sat and looked at this pile of
laundry on my couch. It's a mismatched pile...a little from this load and a
little from that load! I keep thinking I'll walk in the door and it'll be neatly
folded and ready for me to put away but, it doesn't seem to happen.(sigh) </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My
husband pulled a farm shirt out of "the pile" to wear the other day and I told
him, "You can't go in public looking like that, with all those wrinkles!"</span><br />
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lives are a little like an unfolded laundry pile. Left unattended too long it gets all wrinkly and we sure don't want to expose our wrinkles to the
public.<br />We WILL have wrinkles in our life but God's word helps keep us ironed
out. It doesn't happen by itself, we have to continually fold our lives in
His word day after day after day! Sometimes we even need a little extra
"ironing" to get the deep wrinkles out when left unfolded too long. Get in His
word today and get that life of yours on the fold to recovery!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />“Your word is
a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalms 119:105
NLT</span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-58972264270863878512016-01-21T21:58:00.001-06:002016-01-21T21:58:29.421-06:00Typical Thursday...or was it?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last night I started to miss my debit card! I knew I probably just dropped it in the bottom of my purse like I do once in a while. I've been "looking" for it for several days, (more like over a week) but I hadn't <i>really</i> "LOOKED" for it! So from about 9:45pm-2am I was SEARCHING high and low!! I dumped my purse 5 times! YES, FIVE TIMES! I went out to my vehicle at least 4 times with a flashlight, searched my office paper stacks, went through my planner over and over, and finally convinced myself to head back to town to look at our Salon. Before I could even back my vehicle out of the garage I had already scared myself to death about going to town in the dark alone! I <i>told</i> God to just help me find it so I could go to bed. I continued to search for a while and decided I'd call the bank in the morning!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />Let me go on a rabbit trail for a minute...<br />I started an online bible study last week that I'm absolutely LOVING! I'm almost embarrassed to tell you the name of the study but here goes...(drum roll)...<b>growing through PRAYER!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I woke up this morning and got right to my bible study before I even called the bank. I went through today's study, filled in the blanks, and got down on my knees to pray as today's lesson suggested. Right after I was finished praying my phone rang and it was my husband. He wanted to know if I found my debit card and if not had I called the bank to report it lost. The next words out of his mouth were "if you'd have just put it back where it belonged you'd know where it was"! REALLY??!! Things started to get heated!! I sort of, kind of, blew a fuse! Yes, I know I had just finished my study for the day so I should have been filled up with a bunch of "happy"! So, after we hung up I sent him a text message to apologize for being ugly and let him know that I was really just mad at myself for misplacing it.<br />Since I was studying about Prayer maybe I should just stop and pray about it and <i><u>ask</u></i> God to find it for me in a kind way instead of demanding he help me. So I bowed my head and kindly asked for Him to find it for me then I thanked him for already finding it before it was even found. I knew in my heart I was supposed to look in my purse again that was still scattered out all over my dining room floor. Hadn't I already done that FIVE times?! So instead I went back out to my vehicle and searched again. NOTHING! I came back inside and went through my purse one more time. You've got to be kidding me...there it was tucked in a side pocket right where I had already looked a bazillion times! I sat there on the floor and laughed out loud. I thanked Him once again and might have even called Him a show off! I love it when God cares enough about even the smallest things that he shares His love with us and lets us go a little coo coo for a minute. THANK YOU God!!</span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-14124554281299028442015-08-26T10:25:00.000-05:002015-08-26T10:25:53.665-05:00Not your average Mac & Cheese<span style="font-size: large;">OK…let’s be honest! This is one of those recipes that if you think about the calories involved you simply CANNOT enjoy it! So, today let’s play pretend and not think about the “c” word (calories)! You’ll thank me later! Or maybe you won’t?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Years ago I tried a recipe for Mac & Cheese that had cottage cheese in it! *Some of you may want to exit this blog now. <b>DON’T</b>!! Trust me the cottage cheese makes it Heavenly!* For the life of me I have NO IDEA where I “filed” that recipe away!! I do remember loving it though! So a few months back I was on the search again! I finally ran across one that sort of kind of fit my memory of it but, it wasn’t exactly right! With a little tweaking here and a little tweaking there…By George I think I’ve Got it!!! I made it a month or so ago when all of our kiddos were here and it was a HIT! I made it again last night but I didn’t take a picture for you because (a) I used bow tie pasta instead of elbow macaroni and (b) I didn’t have any crackers so it was simply “naked” mac & cheese! It would be sort of like me going out in public without makeup and someone wanting to take a picture of me! NOT HAPPENING!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Go give it a try! Its great left-over too!! Hey, I think I’ll go warm me up some!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 (8 oz.) package elbow macaroni</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 (8 oz.) package sharp </span><span style="font-size: large;">cheddar cheese, shredded</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 (12 oz.) container small curd </span><span style="font-size: large;">cottage cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 (8 oz.) container sour cream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">salt & pepper to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp. dry mustard</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c. butter, melted</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Preheat oven to 350°. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Spray a 9x13 pan with Pam. Stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt & pepper, and dry mustard. Pour into pan. In a small bowl, mix together crushed crackers and melted butter, stir. Sprinkle crackers over macaroni mixture.</span><br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-74888180018608165532015-04-01T11:14:00.000-05:002015-04-01T11:14:42.051-05:00Going head to head with those we love…<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">The other day my husband and I went to the
farm to check cattle. As he was counting
heads I was watching and taking it all in. The cows were running and chasing and trying to get in front of each
other. Every momma wanted to be first. Each one wanted to be the one to get the most! When the time came for the feed arm to come
down and pour out their </span></span><s style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">delicious</s><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;"> supper, I </span><span style="font-size: 26.6666660308838px; line-height: 30.6666641235352px;">couldn't</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;"> quit watching two
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to get to the “dinner table” first! They
fought so much that they missed supper. They had their heads down so long that by the time
they looked up all the cattle cubes (their supper) were GONE! They missed it all because they
were too caught up in a battle against each other.</span></div>
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member or a good friend and missed the big event or the biggest blessing right
in front of us! Why do we allow “stuff”
to get in our way? Because we’re human! We need to look up more to find the “sunsets”
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feeling. The other person we’re at odds
with may or may not make the same choice as us but that’s OK...all we can do is keep praying for them to
change their heart. Each and every day
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-89454894569603375922015-03-03T23:52:00.000-06:002015-03-04T09:36:47.572-06:00Mexican (crockpot) Chowder<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Since it's supposed to snow and since this is one of our favorite soups, I thought I'd share it with you too! I just purchased all of the ingredients for this so I can make it (even though it's NOT a church day)!! Just because I told you it was a good church day soup doesn't mean it HAS to be "ONLY on Sunday" soup!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">As I typed out the recipe I couldn't help but think about my dear sweet friend Esther...<i>surely she needs a new recipe</i>! I'm 100% certain her recipe book is overflowing but, it makes my heart happy to know someone out there in blog land truly does try out my recipes!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy Snow Day</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">to EVERYONE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "KG Lego House"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4 <b>chicken
breasts</b> cut up bite size (raw)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Lego House"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 can <b>chicken
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<span style="font-family: "KG Lego House"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4 c. <b>water</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Lego House"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 T. <b>minced
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<span style="font-family: "KG Lego House"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 c. chopped <b>celery<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Lego House"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 T. <b>butter</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Lego House"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp. ea. of the following…(<b>salt, pepper, seasoned salt</b>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Lego House"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">¼ c. <b>cilantro</b>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Lego House"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 packages <b>Lipton’s
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the night before and pop it in the fridge!
Next morning about 8 turn it on high (4 hrs.) and it will be almost ready
for you when you come home from church!
All you have to do is add the noodles, cream, milk, & cheese and let
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Crush up a handful of Frito’s and sprinkle on top of your delicious bowl
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a doubt I’m a Martha but oh how I long to be more like Mary! The problem is…I LOVE <b>too</b> many things! I always want
to try EVERYTHING at least once and I always feel like things have to be
perfect before inviting guests over or even opening the door to the UPS man
just for a simple delivery! So I can only imagine if Jesus showed up at my
door! I. WOULD. PANIC.!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My
brain never slows down it just wants to keep learning and doing and learning and
doing! Do you have any idea how hard it
is to sit here and type and not keep getting up??!! I tend to love everything I learn or do! Sit still…what does that mean? I often wonder if I make it to 80 if I’ll
still be wondering what I’m supposed to be when I grow up?! I come from a long line of “learners &
doers”!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My
Great Grandma constantly had something in her hands working on it! I could sit
and watch her for hours and just learn from her she was over the top amazing
and she had a PINK kitchen to boot!! She
had to convert her garage into a fabric/craft room and had to build on a new
garage because she ran out of room! I
loved to open her cabinets and just stare at all her fabric. I have so many dear sweet memories of her. Oh how I miss her! My mom always says if the glue gun would have
been invented before Great Grandma passed away she would still be alive today making everything she hadn't made before!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">My
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her only regret was that she </span><span style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 24.5333347320557px;">didn't</span><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"> go zip lining! Grandma next time you go I expect pictures of
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">She’s
as good as the younger generation on the iPhone/iPad or computer and her
texting skills are top notch! She’s the
snazziest dressed grandma you’ll ever meet! I'm certain it's where I get my love of animal print from! She always tells me "you’re never too old to keep learning and trying new adventures"! Her Lemon Meringue pie is
the best this side of Heaven!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And
my Mom, if you’ve ever been to her house you’ll understand what I’m about to say! She often forgets for a split second she has company because she’s
on to the next project or fixing the next meal all at the same time involving
you in whatever she’s doing! It may even be harder for her to sit still than it is for myself! She has the
biggest heart and would do anything for anyone!
She loves to give “gifts” that she’s made for no reason at all. She has the most decorated packages mailed through the post office any person could have. Even though we live in the same town, sometimes I want her to mail things to me just to get one of her glorified boxes! One would think she has a deadline to meet because of how she hurries but she’s always so ahead of schedule it makes me wonder if I’m really adopted!
I’ve asked her before “Mom, who are you making that for?” and her response has
been, “Oh, I don’t know I'm just making it so I’ll have something ready for the next baby
shower!” Come on people…who does that?? Me
on the other hand…I wait til the VERY last minute then I’m scrambling to finish
something but I always pull through! It’s
one benefit of having the “first born child perfectionism syndrome” because I
care about every last detail and make sure it perfect before giving it as a
gift!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">I
LOVE having a line of “doers” in my family!
I’m afraid I passed it on to at least one of my children too! My son Brock is also a doer! I think his wife blames me but in all honesty…it
goes way farther back than me!! And I'm almost positive that one or more of my grandchildren will </span><span style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 24.5333347320557px;">inherit</span><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"> this trait!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Luke 10:38-42</span></i><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> (NIV)</span></i><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18.5pt;">At the Home of Martha and
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<b><i><sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">38 </span></sup></i></b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">As Jesus
and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named
Martha opened her home to him. </span></i><b><i><sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">39 </span></sup></i></b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">She had a sister called Mary, who sat at
the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. </span></i><b><i><sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">40 </span></sup></i></b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">But
Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to
him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the
work by myself? Tell her to help me!”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about
many things, </span></i><b><i><sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">42 </span></sup></i></b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">but few things are needed—or indeed only one.<sup>[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A38-42#fen-NIV-25406a" title="See footnote a"><span style="color: #b34b2c; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">a</span></a>]</sup> Mary has chosen what is better,
and it will not be taken away from her.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’ve
always been confused at the story of Martha & Mary! If Martha didn’t do it then <b>WHO</b> was going to get the job done? And
if Mary didn’t sit at the feet of Jesus then <b>WHO</b> was going to? I think we
have to be a little of both of these women but finding the right combination
can get confusing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Right here right now
in the beginning of 2015 I’m vowing to myself and others that I’m going to <i><b>try</b> my very best</i> to be a little more
Mary and sit at the feet of Jesus a little longer. And I’m 100% certain when my kids read this
they’ll panic! Don’t worry children I’ll
still cook for you and make for you and do for you and your youngins too!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes, My Mom WAS Pinterest before Pinterest was
Pinterest! </span><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">My
sisters and I say this ALL the time! </span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">Since Pinterest </span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">was released </span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">my Mom can show us
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thankful for all her creativity and talent! </span><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">She inspires me in SO
many ways!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">We’ve had a growth chart in her house for MANY years
(since I was little, so does that make it a valuable antique?)! It’s gone through the kids</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">,</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"> grandkids</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">,</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"> and now
great grands!</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">The other day my sweet
granddaughter said “MiMi...how long before I get up to the giraffe?”</span></div>
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MiMi! My grandkids love to measure every
time they’re at my house! Sometimes I
have to tell them “we just did that yesterday so I’m sure it’s going to be the
same size”. But again</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">…</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">we
measure and they stretch hoping to reach to the next animal!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I know you probably think I’ve fallen off the face
of the earth or then again maybe you haven’t even missed me at all! Blogging has been on my mind for quite some
time but Pinterest has kind of gotten in my way! I see a project</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I want to make it NOW! I see a recipe and I have to try it NOW! So you see</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">blogging has sort of taken a backseat! I haven’t decided if Pinterest is a Blessing
or a Curse!?! Although the following
blog post was not inspired by Pinterest!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Last night I ran to town to see if I could find a
vase/container for a Christmas arrangement I want to make for my entry table. Remember I live in a very small community and
the closest Hobby Lobby is 40 miles away!
I checked Dollar General AND Alco with ZERO luck! </span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">But I did find 3 of these discounted all the
way down to $1.25 ea.:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I made these stars several years ago for
the older boys:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-no-proof: yes;">(they even look like they’ve been
packed away for a few years)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tree for a while because I didn’t have any for the other 3 grandkids and haven’t
made time to go to my Mom’s to cut more out with her bandsaw!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-no-proof: yes;">After seeing the cute stockings at
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with! I love them and it took me WAY
less time to make them! Once in a while
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Sanded the top of the stocking a bit just to smooth it up and get rid of
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Used one of my red craft paints that was a close match and repainted the
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Used my handy dandy Silhouette Cameo to cut their names out of vinyl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stuck the names on them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Used Mod Podge {Sparkle} over the top! {2 coats}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-no-proof: yes;">It couldn’t have been any
easier! I think I’ll go back and see if
they have anymore today! I’m pretty sure
I bought the last 3 they had but</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-no-proof: yes;">…</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-no-proof: yes;">maybe just maybe</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-no-proof: yes;">…</span><span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-no-proof: yes;">they had some hiding someplace!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-51056377842723649382013-01-22T11:16:00.000-06:002013-01-22T23:47:08.513-06:00~Soup of the Day~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Amy’s <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beef Chowder</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 ½ - 2 lbs. lean ground beef </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 cloves of garlic</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">½ small onion, diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In a large kettle brown the above
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<b><span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Add:</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Turn off heat and add:</span></b></div>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This time of year things get all C-R-A-Z-Y!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have to tell myself it’s time to take a
deep breath and remember that I’m Thankful for SO SO many things!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could bore
you with a super long numbered blog post about all of my thankfulness or I
could keep it short!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I've picked "keep it short"!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’m so Thankful for the family heritage I have of
being in the kitchen baking!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, I do
love me some kitchen time!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>{Matter of
fact it’s where I should be right now instead of typing a blog post} </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Family recipes trickle down from many generations!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through the years I’ve acquired many new recipes
from tons of different sources!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of
my favorite sources is my Mother in Law Lorene!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a simple little question just the other
day about one of her recipes and was wishing I had a direct line to Heaven to ask
her about it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love to be able to cook/bake the
things my family loves and requests every year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In my husband’s eyes, I’ve mastered some of his Mom’s recipes and it
makes my heart happy to be able to bake that special dish and bring the
memories rushing back to him!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I had a friend ask me today if I made dressing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I said with a big smile…YES I do!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She asked me in front of my husband and I don’t
think she had a clue that THIS is one of those recipes that I’ve worked really
hard to get just right!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When my
Mother in Law gave me her “recipe” for her dressing, she only gave me the ingredients!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>NO MEASUREMENTS!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She just said a little of this and a little
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Keeping the post short as promised, here’s that Dressing Recipe:</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lorene’s (Cornbread) Dressing</span></u><span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">{measurements tweaked by me}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Preheat oven to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">350°</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In a large skillet melt <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">butter</b> {about 8 tablespoons} then sauté:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 c. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">celery</b>,
chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 large <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">onion</b>, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Only until onions are slightly
transparent!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour over the following…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7-8 slices of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">homemade bread</b> “chickled” up and dried out overnight {chickled is
an old family word…just go with it!} it really means cubed or torn apart in
pieces! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>{or you
could use dried bread cubes from the store}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">8x8 pan of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">cornbread</b> {recipe following}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 box <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Stove Top Chicken Stuffing Mix </b>{optional, I’ve done it both ways
and it’s equally good}<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I have it I
use it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6-7 c. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">chicken broth</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">salt</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fresh ground <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">black pepper</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">sage</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 T. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">poultry
seasoning</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Taste and adjust seasonings as needed
then add:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3 <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">eggs</b>,
beaten</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">{the eggs are my addition!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorene didn’t add eggs but I feel
like it makes it hold together!}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mix well!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can even get your hands in there to get
it mixed up even better!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kind of fun too!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pour dressing into a greased pan and bake
until done!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Approximately <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">45 min.</b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Minya Nouvelle","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cornbread</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Do you ever just want to get away and be “YOU”?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did that over the weekend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was able to just be the “SISTER”!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a super fun weekend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t get me wrong...I <u>LOVE</u> being a
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The best part of the weekend is that we got to
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{Jake & Esther}.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m pretty sure I’ve
never met more hospitable people in my life!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They always open their home to us and treat us just like family!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It makes you feel as if you’ve know them all
your life!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are definitely blessed
with the gift of Hospitality!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks so
much Jake & Esther for always making us feel SO welcome!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So many times I don’t feel like I can do
enough to have guests over!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Esther made
a bowl of cereal feel like we were eating at the most expensive restaurant in
the world!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wasn’t the food that made
it so special, it was the fellowship, the devotion Jake & Esther shared, and
their love of others that makes you want to keep coming back every weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We did a little shopping...{Thanks Dad}!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We ate a FEW meals!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And simply hung out and caught up on
everything!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday we went to church
with Joe & Kayda!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The speaker of the morning was a Missionary!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I have to admit
I <s>kind of</s> <u>most definitely</u> had an attitude when I realized we were
going to be listening (for an hour) to a missionary!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sorry, just being honest!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please don’t send me ugly comments...I LOVE
the work missionaries do (far more than I do) and I pray for them but I really wasn’t in the mood to
listen to them on this particular Sunday!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Don’t tell me you’ve never felt that way!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sure my mood stems from the fact that they
are out there doing God’s work while I sit at home and selfishly enjoy doing “life”!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s usually when God gets a hold of me and
says... “Listen up Girly, I have a different plan for you today so LOSE the
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the last 14 months!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have 3 small
children and are headed there for several years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bless them!</span></div>
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testify, the jury doesn’t want to know our expertise knowledge on car wrecks in
general!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They just want to know what we
have just observed in that particular wreck!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s the same as being a Christian...We don’t’ have to be an EXPERT or a
Seminary graduate to share about Jesus, we just need to share what we’ve
experienced in our own life!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What He’s
done for us!</span></div>
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& I don’t know enough so I’ll just let the experts do the work!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*Discipleship means becoming more Christ
like!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess you could say I’m a work
in progress!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SO it IS my job to
share!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t <u>have</u> to be a
Preacher, Missionary, Evangelist, etc... <u>NO TITLE NECESSARY</u> to share
what the Bible teaches!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m called to be
a “missionary” in my own back yard so I better get to work!</span></div>
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so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span> <span class="text"><sup><span id="en-NIV-30290">23 </span></sup>Anyone
who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks
at his face in a mirror</span> <span class="text"><sup><span id="en-NIV-30291">24 </span></sup>and, after looking at himself, goes away and
immediately forgets what he looks like.</span> <span class="text"><sup><span id="en-NIV-30292">25 </span></sup>But whoever looks intently into the perfect law
that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, <u>but
doing it</u>—they will be blessed in what they do.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: MyCursiveFont; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I guess it’s time to get out of my selfish comfort
zone and get to work as a “missionary” right where I’m at!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not supposed to wait to be sent somewhere
to share what I’ve experienced in my own life!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I AM a Missionary!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All I have to do
is open my mouth and share what I know and what I’ve experienced myself!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How about you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you doing mission work right where you
are?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not, you and I both need to “LOSE”
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-78851476672260716372012-10-15T23:03:00.000-05:002012-10-15T23:09:50.148-05:00A little overwhelmed!<span style="font-size: large;">I was beginning to think I was drowning in my clutter! I had to swim from the door to get to my office chair! It had finally sucked me in and I had to do something about it! </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I REALLY DO like organization {remember I'm the oldest of 6}! Sometimes I just get so busy that I get lost in it all and then it gets way too overwhelming to tackle! </span>When I finally got it all cleaned up I sat down in my new clean space, smiled, looked around once again then opened Pinterest and found a pin from <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/10/8-clean-it-then-redo-it.html?showComment=1350358185897#c5076195808018492710" target="_blank">Funky Junk</a>, then it all made sense to me! <strike>I really kind of wish I would have taken a "before" picture</strike>. Yeah right...like I would have posted it on here! HA!! Seriously, go read <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/10/8-clean-it-then-redo-it.html?showComment=1350358185897#c5076195808018492710" target="_blank">her post</a> and you'll want to go clean your "area" too! {<span style="font-size: large;">Luckily I had cleaned mine before I ever saw her post}</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">Funny how you feel SO refreshed after cleaning and organizing! DUH, why don't I keep it that way? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The holidays are creeping up on us very fast...don't you want a fresh clean organized space for that hectic time of year! NOW, go clean so you can get creative and report back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you've been to my house and wondered what was <i>behind the closed door</i>, now you know!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Note: <span style="font-size: small;">{please don't hate me for the following truth}</span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">5 Saturdays before Thanksgiving</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">10 Saturdays before Christmas!</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If that isn't a reality check...I don't know what is! </span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-53553696490200383882012-10-15T17:09:00.000-05:002012-10-15T17:09:48.052-05:003~3~3<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's hard to believe this little guy is THREE!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Where has the time gone? I thought he would be the baby forever!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday Sweet Mac!! Hope your day is extra special!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love you so much...MiMi & Poppy</span></div>
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-32897803647477143952012-10-09T13:22:00.000-05:002012-10-09T13:22:16.631-05:00Table for the little ones...<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, I've OFFICIALLY completed the table and chairs! I'm super happy with how it turned out. It's been a long <a href="http://mimismumblings.blogspot.com/2012/09/only-year-later.html" target="_blank">journey</a> and I'm ready to move on to the next project. Hopefully it won't take me a year to complete!</span></span><br />
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-41140861561412723032012-09-26T09:58:00.001-05:002012-09-26T09:58:46.112-05:00Only a year later...<span style="font-size: large;">Life got a little busy! I'm just about to complete a <a href="http://mimismumblings.blogspot.com/2011/11/only-one-step-left.html" target="_blank">project</a> I started a year ago! I'm so excited to finally put it inside my home. Hey, at least I'm getting it finished before the Grands graduate from college!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I present to you {drum roll}THE <b>FINISHED</b> CHAIRS!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just a little bit more and I'll show you the table! It needed a little more bracing. I had to wait to go to the store to get brackets! I <i>should</i> be able to get it finished today! I LOVE how the color turned out...what do you think?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Annie Sloan Chalk Paint: <i>Florence & Emperor's Silk <span style="font-size: small;">{then waxed with Annie Sloan clear wax}</span></i></span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-26121856250972734302012-09-13T10:03:00.000-05:002012-09-13T10:03:23.364-05:00Sunset...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes I just need a little reminder of God's wonder...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last night as I was diving home from the city, this was the view I had for several miles. Finally I had to pull over and capture the moment! About a mile on down the road...the "view" was gone.</span> </div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-88286663470261958962012-08-29T22:08:00.003-05:002012-08-29T22:08:58.307-05:00Bado and his best friend...<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Blurry, but I just had to share what we often look out the window and see! Bado and Mr. Grey on their perch! Our vicious guard dog and guard cat!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>This was the best picture I could get tonight of some
of our funniness here on the farm! This was taken through the window
holding back the blinds and hollering at sweet Bado hoping he didn't
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Never mind the poor drought stricken potted plants in the back ground! They held on as long as they could! </b></span></div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-22962775538106224142012-08-23T18:16:00.001-05:002012-08-23T18:44:21.814-05:00Recipe Randomness!<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday I had a day off! Well, I would call it a day off, some of you may call it more "work" than "work". I got to spend my afternoon in the kitchen...one of my favorite things to do!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A friend had a baby so I prepared a meal to take to them <i>and</i> a meal for us while I was at it! Taking food to another family always worries me! "what do they like and not like" "what should I fix" "will it be done in time"?? So I went with good old fashioned Roast, Potatoes, and Carrots! I tried a new recipe that I found <a href="http://www.thejammiegirl.com/2011/02/falling-apart-beef-roast-for-busy-days/" target="_blank">here</a>! It's really close to one that I've been making for years. I usually use Campbell's Golden Mushroom Soup, Lipton's Onion Soup, Seasonings, and a little water! Mike said that this one was the best roast I had ever made! Hmmm...maybe he was extra hungry!?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 1/2 – 5 pound beef roast {I used Rump Roast}</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 small jars or one large jar of beef gravy</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 can sliced mushrooms {any size you like}</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 envelope onion soup mix</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. pre-made Italian dressing</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix everything up, pour it over the roast, and cook (covered) at 300° for 4-5 hours depending on the size of the roast. {I cooked mine on 350° for the full 5 hrs.}</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Delicious, and melt-in-your-mouth tender.</span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">*Add some potatoes and carrots <u>the last couple hours</u> to bake alongside the
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<span style="font-size: large;">knows what a roast looks like, besides,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we ate it before I thought about it!} </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also made <a href="http://nancycreative.com/2012/01/26/arkansas-green-beans/" target="_blank">Arkansas Green Beans</a>! The best side dish <b>EVER</b>!! A great dish to take to a pot luck supper!!</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Arkansas Green Beans</b></span></u></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">5 (15-ounce) cans green beans, <u>drained</u></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">12 slices bacon {or the whole pkg. like I did}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2/3 c. brown sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c. butter, melted</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">7 tsp. soy sauce</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350°. Place the drained green beans in a 9×13″ baking pan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cook bacon in a frying pan on your stove top until bacon strips are cooked enough to chop into
large pieces (they should be done, but not real crispy) {I cut mine into smaller pieces BEFORE frying}. Sprinkle the
bacon pieces on top of the green beans.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder
in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the green beans and bacon. Bake
uncovered at 350° for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then for dessert, I made one of my family's favorite {and most requested by my youngest Sister}...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><u>Peach Pie</u></span> </b><span style="font-size: small;">{delivered to the friend}</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Rita's Pie Crust {makes one crust}:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. all purpose flour {<u>not level</u>! Dip measuring cup in flour and shake off excess}</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. crisco shortening</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cut the crisco into the flour and salt until thoroughly mixed in. Then add 1/4 c. COLD water and mix with a fork until all water is incorporated. Smooth dough into a ball, flatten and place on a floured surface. Sprinkle a little flour on top of dough and roll out to desired size.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Note: Rita is </span></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">my Grandma's</span></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> sweet neighbor lady and when my Grandpa passed away she brought over a couple of pies! I couldn't get over how flaky and wonderful her crusts were! She so graciously shared her recipe! I will forever use this crust recipe!!</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Filling:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 c. peaches</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c. brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. almond extract</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 T. corn starch</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix together and pour into unbaked pie crust. Top with a few pats of butter and then sprinkle cinnamon over all {to your liking}. Sometimes I use the cinnamon and sometimes I don't, depending on my mood! <i>I have to add that I worked REALLY hard on <u>perfecting</u> this filling! Many flopped pies before getting it absolutely right for our family!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Crumb Topping:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. butter {cold}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Work together with pastry blender then "crumble" on top of pie with hands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Cherry Pie</b></span></u> <span style="font-size: small;">{kept here at home...Mike's favorite <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">{YES, he's spoiled...peach is my all time favorite and I gave it up} I WILL BE MAKING ANOTHER PEACH!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 c. flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. crisco</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. COLD water</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cut the crisco into the flour and salt until thoroughly
mixed in. Then add the COLD water and mix with a fork until all water
is incorporated. Divide dough into 2 balls, flatten one at a time and place on a
floured surface. Sprinkle a little flour on top of dough and roll out
to desired size. Repeat for top crust after filling is added.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Filling:</span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 cans tart cherries <i>in water</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 T. cornstarch <span style="font-size: small;">{not heaping but <u>not</u> leveled off either}</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/4 c. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/8 tsp. salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. almond extract</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. red food coloring</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/8 tsp. cinnamon</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix up filling ingredients and let sit for 20-30 min. while you are making your pie crusts. After placing your bottom crust in your pie pan, then pour in filling. {be careful not to let the RED cherry juice splatter on you}! Put a few slits {or designs like I do and sometimes with small cookie cutters} in your top crust then place it over the filling. In a small cup put about 1/4 c. sugar in it and add a <span style="font-size: small;">little</span> bit of milk stir until you have a smooth workable consistency! NOT too much milk or it will be too runny {it should still be grainy}! Using a spoon, spoon it over your top crust covering it all then use the back of the spoon to smooth it around. This will give you a sweet crunchy top crust!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">*Bake for 20 minutes at 425° then lower the oven temperature to 375° {you may want to loosely lay a piece of foil over the top to protect
the crust from burning} Bake for another hour or so,
start checking on it after 45 minutes, until the crust looks nicely browned and
the juices bubble up thickly. <i>Let pie cool for 3-4 hrs. before cutting it!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was going to squeeze in my <a href="http://mimismumblings.blogspot.com/2011/09/homemade-hot-rolls.html" target="_blank"><i>HOMEMADE ROLLS</i></a> too but...I ran out of time! Oh well, there's always another "day off" for baking!</span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-21921423065362654752012-08-13T00:35:00.000-05:002012-08-13T00:37:47.329-05:00Old Fashioned Fried Chicken~Mmm, Mmm, GOOD!<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now I know most everyone knows how to make Fried
Chicken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought I did too until my
husband came home with a new “recipe” from one of his sweet little weekly hair
ladies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He said, “You don’t know how to cut up a whole
chicken do you!?” I said, “Of course I do, I used to cut them up all the time!!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was amazed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess it’s been too long ago and he just doesn’t
remember.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides, who doesn’t want to
buy one already cut up to cook!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He told me to grab a piece of paper and write down what he was about to tell me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I looked at him and
said, “Are you kidding?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you really
think I need a “recipe” for fried chicken?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>{Remember, he’s the one that can’t boil water so for him to give me a
recipe seemed quite odd!} So I went along with his little <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">funny</i> and wrote down word for word what
he told me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then he said, “Don’t
forget...you HAVE to use a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">cast iron
skillet</b> for it to turn out crispy!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Well, I had to prove to him that I knew how.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you know me...you know I LOVE a challenge!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We have a local bulk food store and they have FRESH
{as in NEVER been frozen} whole chickens that come in on Thursday’s every
week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Thursday I grabbed me a couple
of chickens and the preparation began!</span></div>
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</span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cut up your
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salt water overnight.</span></i></div>
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day, put shortening in a cast iron skillet and turn the fire up {not blasting
up, just up}!</span></i></div>
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</span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lay the
chicken pieces out on a plate or platter and season them with salt & pepper
on both sides {I threw in a little garlic salt too}.</span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dip the chicken
pieces in flour <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ONLY</b> {this is where
I almost rebelled against his “recipe”!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>NO milk and egg or buttermilk???<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>How was this going to work?}</span></i></div>
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</span></span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Crisp/brown
both sides then turn the fire down a bit, put a lid on allowing a little steam to escape, and cook slowly!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My Dad used to make the best fried chicken and my Aunt
Ann requested it for her and my uncle last time they came to visit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>She told me I did it right??!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aunt Ann...I have to tell you this one topped
it!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mike said it was the best fried
chicken he’s ever eaten!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AND my 7 yr.
old grandson Keegen said {<i>while eating warmed up left overs</i>}...”MiMi, what did
you do to this chicken, this is the best chicken in the world!”</span></div>
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your fried chicken box and give Mike’s “recipe” a try!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I promise you won’t be sorry you did!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">cast iron skillet</b> is a MUST!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Like A Skyscraper"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Since we live 40 miles away from the
nearest Wal-Mart…it’s not always easy to just stop and pick some up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AND half the time when I brave going into
that huge, overwhelming, cart-filling place, they don’t even have the creamer in
stock!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the other flavors are there
and they ALWAYS have the generic brand of the Cinnamon Vanilla creamer {I’ve
tried to pull that one off-NO WAY doesn’t work}!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Like A Skyscraper"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Well, he ran out AGAIN! So, as I was lying in bed last night trying
my hardest to fall asleep, I remembered seeing a recipe for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">French Vanilla Coffee Creamer</i>, I thought
why not, I’ll give it a try and just add in cinnamon!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At midnight I popped out of bed {I would have
NEVER been able to fall asleep if I hadn’t} and ran to the kitchen to see if I
had everything and sure enough, I did!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You see, he would be getting up WAY earlier than me and I wanted it to
be ready for him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kind of a little <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">surprise</i>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Like A Skyscraper"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He found it and tried it! I got a phone call this
morning WITH APPROVAL!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said, “you
know that was pretty good…the more I drank it the more I really really liked it”!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you know him at all you’ll know, he’s <u>NOT</u>
a creature of change!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Same toothpaste, deodorant,
soap, razor, clothing {brand}, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">alarm
clock</i>, etc… for as long as I’ve known him!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Me on the other hand, I’m a sucker for every new thing on the
market!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Probably one of the main reasons
I DON’T like to watch TV…those darn commercials suck me in every single time
and I want to go NOW to purchase the “new” item!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I asked my husband what he wanted for supper tonight and he surprised me by saying..."how about fish tacos!" Huh, I've never fixed fish tacos before so I'm not sure where he came up with that! I do like a challenge though! So off to the computer I went to start searching for the perfect fish taco recipe. I found several and combined them by what sounded good to me. It was a hit!! The recipe looks like a lot of work but trust me...it's worth it!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Fish Tacos</span></u></b></span><br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">1 c. all-purpose flour</span><span style="font-size: large;"><a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fish-Tacos/#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 102, 204); padding-bottom: 1px;" tabindex="0"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook0w0" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat;"></span></a></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">2 T.
cornstarch</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 tsp. baking
powder</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">1 tsp. salt</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">1 egg</span><span style="font-size: large;"><a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fish-Tacos/#" id="itxthook1" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 102, 204); padding-bottom: 1px;" tabindex="0"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w0" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat;"></span></a></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 c.
beer {this is a must! It's what makes the batter fluffy!}</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><b>To make Batter:</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">*In a large bowl, combine flour,
cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into
the flour mixture {don't worry about a few lumps}.</span></span></div>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">oil for
frying {I used about 1/2-3/4 in. in bottom of skillet}</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 pound flounder fillets, cut into pieces/strips that will fit in a tortilla</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 (12 oz.) package corn
tortillas</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 pkg. shredded cabbage</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;">*Place your corn tortillas in foil and put them in the oven {<i>while your frying the fish</i>} on 200° to warm them.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;">*Heat
oil in deep-fryer {or skillet} to 375° F </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">*<span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;">Dust fish pieces lightly with extra flour. Dip into batter, place on a cookie rack to allow excess batter to drain, then fry
until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;"><b>White Sauce</b></span></span></u></span></div>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 c. sour cream</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 c.
mayonnaise</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 lime, juiced</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 jalapeno pepper</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 tsp. minced
capers</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 tsp. dried
oregano</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 tsp. ground
cumin</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 tsp. dried dill
weed</span></span>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 tsp. ground cayenne
pepper</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">*In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is
slightly runny. Blend in a food processor the jalapeno and capers then add to the sour cream mixture. Add in oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne. Stir together! <b><u><i>Mix this up first</i></u> </b>and let this set for a couple hours or overnight.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">4-6 roma tomatoes </span></span>
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<li style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 medium red onion </span></span>
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<li style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">2 green onions
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<li style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 jalapeno pepper </span></span>
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<li style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">fresh cilantro leaves {I used a good handful}</span></span>
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<li style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">3 garlic cloves </span></span>
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<li style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Juice of 1 lime </span></span>
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<li style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil </span></span>
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<li style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1 tsp. Kosher salt {taste and add more if needed}</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Instructions:</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">*Combine all salsa ingredients in a food processor and blend well {you can leave it as chunky as you like}</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">*Let it set for an hour or so to allow the flavors to mix </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br clear="all" /></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>To serve</b>: place fried fish in a warm tortilla, and top with shredded
cabbage, white sauce, and salsa!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-13913049083987471482012-07-25T16:12:00.000-05:002012-07-25T16:12:36.667-05:00All good things must come to an end...until we meet again!<div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The silly things we do for a blog post!! This morning I was making some new labels for my <u><i>OLD</i></u> <a href="http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/home" target="_blank">Tupperware</a> containers that my kids tease me about and while I was at it I thought...hey why not do a new post, so I grabbed my faithful trusty camera!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Yes, only one measly curled up label left! Bless you SUGAR!</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My children fail to remember that those "silly containers" {they laugh at and ask for in our "will" someday} are what has held the flour, sugar, brown sugar, and cornmeal for me and my recipes for many years! My kids have reaped the benefits of those "silly" containers a LONG time...and still are! I know they're ugly but it's worked for me for quite some time now so why change! They are hidden behind closed doors anyway!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">SO...to make a long story short... I thought a little update {for my kids sake} to my "ugly" containers may help to modernize them a little more! With the help of one of my favorite tools, my <a href="https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/" target="_blank">Silhouette CAMEO</a>, and their <a href="http://www.silhouetteonlinestore.com/v2/viewShape.aspx?id=30287" target="_blank">FREE shape</a>, we got busy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't be jealous...I know you wish you had {or would have kept} an OLD set just like these so you could put cute labels on them too! I miss those Tupperware parties, don't you?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With all that said I will explain the reason for the POOR quality pictures! As I was getting ready for the first photo shoot {the before pics} I picked up my camera, that was sitting right in front of my containers, and as I carefully lifted this baby up...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...my fun funky camera strap got caught on the door handle of my lower cabinets in my island. Well, I'm sure you can guess what happened next! Yes, it slipped out of my hands and went crashing to the floor! 1st time I have EVER dropped it! The flash flew open, the SD card slot flew open, the LCD flipped out on it's own, AND the battery door flew open! I can't see a single thing wrong with it except...it WON'T take a picture and it won't shut off unless I take the battery out! So obviously something very serious is wrong with it! All because I didn't want my Tupperware containers to be made fun of anymore! Needless to say, blog pics will be poor quality for a while unless (A)the camera is fixable or most likely (B)I save up enough to buy myself a new one!</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">After all my happiness for my new labels and sadness for my camera loss, I remembered a friend of mine was doing a<a href="http://k6comehome.blogspot.com/2012/07/nikon-d5100-to-bring-her-home.html" target="_blank"> fundraiser</a> to bring home another <a href="http://k6comehome.blogspot.com/2012/07/because-we-have-pa.html" target="_blank">sweetie from China</a>! And guess what...IT'S FOR A NEW Nikon D5100 CAMERA {drawing will be held July 30th, so hurry over and chip in}! I ran quickly over to her blog and "chipped in" to help them out and hopefully win myself a new camera!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">PS~does anyone even sell Tupperware anymore??</span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140730694250065227.post-58299835657100589022012-07-23T02:25:00.001-05:002012-07-23T02:25:57.147-05:00Happy 23rd...on the 23rd!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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