Boy, didn't realize it had been that long since i posted on my blog. I have been working a several projects. I have a couple of deep purple towels I need to monogram for my daughter's birthday - she ordered them and some monogramed pillow cases! haha Also working on "strawberry Shortcake" from The sweet life I am using 30' repo prints similar to the cover. I happened to be energetic while cutting, so I cut enough for 2 tops! Yikes! Directions are easy to follow and I think it will sew up quickly!
Have been doing some home improvement projects and they have been keeping me out of the sewing room! Since it is just me, my honey do list never completely gets done! I have the best neighbor that will come over and lend a hand. I had to install a new water cut off valve out side and that led to installing new sinks in the bathrooms after I painted the counter tops! Yes, painted! I wanted new granite counter tops, but that was way out of my budget. So a little Internet research and a trip to Walmart. Came home with 2 spray cans of Fleckstone spray and a can of polyurethane. four coats of each, allowing dry time, took about 2 days to do the front bathroom counter. I love the results. i will post some pics and the website later.
have a great day!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Monday, August 3, 2009
Florida and Pina Coladas!
Here is a picture of my friends in Pensacola, Florida. Winnie and Richard, We were at a cute place on Pensacola beach called the Dock.It is right on the beach. I am standing in the sand taking the picture. We ordered Pina Coladas and they put an extra shot of 151 rum in a test tube and floated it in the drink. HELLO! We felt no pain after that and I was glad not to be driving! Had a blast and can't wait to go back!
One more from the heart!
Ooey-goey Butter Cake
From Family Circle, May 2008
Crust:
1 box 18 oz yellow cake mix
1 large egg
1/2 (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1 package 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 box (16 oz) confections sugar (sometimes called powdered sugar)
Heat oven 350 degrees, lightly spray a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with Pam or non-stick spray.
Crust: in a large bowl, combine cake mix, egg and melted butter.
Mix well until dry indgredients are moistened.
Pat Lightly into prepared baking pan, covering bottom and sides.
Set aside.
Filling: In another large bowl, beat cream cheese till smooth.
Add eggs and vamilla extract and beat until well combines.
Beat in melted butter until evenly blended.
On low speed, gradually beat in a box of confectioners sugar.
Beat until smoth.
Spread cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, until sides are set and center is still a little wiggly.
Remove from oven and cool completely.
Dust with confectioners sugar and cut into 20 squares.
Personal notes: I made this for a neighborhood pot luck and EVERYONE wanted the recipe. It was gone first before any other dessert! It is really good, warm, cool, and the next day!
From Family Circle, May 2008
Crust:
1 box 18 oz yellow cake mix
1 large egg
1/2 (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1 package 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 box (16 oz) confections sugar (sometimes called powdered sugar)
Heat oven 350 degrees, lightly spray a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with Pam or non-stick spray.
Crust: in a large bowl, combine cake mix, egg and melted butter.
Mix well until dry indgredients are moistened.
Pat Lightly into prepared baking pan, covering bottom and sides.
Set aside.
Filling: In another large bowl, beat cream cheese till smooth.
Add eggs and vamilla extract and beat until well combines.
Beat in melted butter until evenly blended.
On low speed, gradually beat in a box of confectioners sugar.
Beat until smoth.
Spread cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, until sides are set and center is still a little wiggly.
Remove from oven and cool completely.
Dust with confectioners sugar and cut into 20 squares.
Personal notes: I made this for a neighborhood pot luck and EVERYONE wanted the recipe. It was gone first before any other dessert! It is really good, warm, cool, and the next day!
Recipes from the heart
For all my friends who live far away and don't get to enjoy my cooking! Love you all!
Taco Soup
1 pound of ground beef
1 large onion, minced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 package of dry ranch dressing, like Hidden Valley
2 small cans of chopped green chilis
2 -15 oz. cans of ranch style beans with jalapenos
2-10 oz cans of mild diced tomatoes with green chilis, like Rotel
2 -29 0z cans of hominy (I used green beans and it rocked! Less starch, more vegetables!)
In large pot/pan over medium heat, suate ground beef, onions and crushed garlic till browned. Add dry ranch dressing mix, chopped green chilis, bean with jalapenos and the diced tomatoes. Stir in 3 cups of water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 40 - 45 minutes.
Add rinsed hominy (or green beans)
Cook 5 more minutes.
Serve with typical mexican toppings: Sour cream, Shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes: I made this for my boyfriend and he is a picky eater! He loved it with the green beans and it is spicy! I like that it is dump and heat and Yummy!
Let me know how you like it! I hope to post more recipes soon!
Taco Soup
1 pound of ground beef
1 large onion, minced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 package of dry ranch dressing, like Hidden Valley
2 small cans of chopped green chilis
2 -15 oz. cans of ranch style beans with jalapenos
2-10 oz cans of mild diced tomatoes with green chilis, like Rotel
2 -29 0z cans of hominy (I used green beans and it rocked! Less starch, more vegetables!)
In large pot/pan over medium heat, suate ground beef, onions and crushed garlic till browned. Add dry ranch dressing mix, chopped green chilis, bean with jalapenos and the diced tomatoes. Stir in 3 cups of water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 40 - 45 minutes.
Add rinsed hominy (or green beans)
Cook 5 more minutes.
Serve with typical mexican toppings: Sour cream, Shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes: I made this for my boyfriend and he is a picky eater! He loved it with the green beans and it is spicy! I like that it is dump and heat and Yummy!
Let me know how you like it! I hope to post more recipes soon!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Grandma's Clothes
I had a conversation with my mom today and she said she had found some her mother's dresses and she wondered if I would like to make a quilt out of them.
Hmmm, need some ideas. Any ideas?
Hmmm, need some ideas. Any ideas?
Parts Runner Truck
So, if you read my profile, you know I love hot rods! Well, my sweetie loves hot rods too! So at his last job in Illinois, he found a SWEET Chevy S-10. He told me it is a parts runner truck. That is ME! So here is a picture of the truck on the trailer. I actually got to drive it at a car show and it rocks! Oh yeah, it has big freaking tires and wheels on the rear! We polished and cleaned it for the car show and she was the hit of the show!
Holidays, Sunshine and Family
Boy, this weekend has flown by! My dd, Amber and her sweet boyfriend, Brian, drove down from Arlington for the weekend. But Amber had to work Saturday so they did not hit they road till that time, so that meant they didn't get here till after midnight. I let them sleep till 9 and woke them up so we could hit the beach.This is a pic of Brian and Amber on the beach! The water was so warm! I knew it would be extremely crowded being a holiday weekend. We went across the ferry to Port Aransas and drove out on the beach of Mustang Island. I love that! Drive on the beach, put it park and get out the beach chairs! so fun! Anyway, we only took cold drinks and no food. So the kids walked down the beach for two hours, I slept, read, slept, enjoyed the quiet, the sound of waves. When the kids got back, I was starving,so we headed back into town and saw the massive long line of cars trying to get to the beach. You would not believe! I was astounded! We stopped at a Mexican joint so Brian could try a fried avocado. They are so yummy! When we got home, we all got cleaned up, and went to our local hangout to play pool and drink a few. It was just an all over great day!
Then Monday, being the mom that I am, I woke the kids up at 9 again. They were both a little hung over. They came home the night before and walked up to the pool and had a nice time before walking home to hit the hay. Anyway, I didn't want to waste anytime, day light was burning. I took the kids out to breakfast. My sweetie's favorite joint in town, JJ's. Just yummy, but crowded at 9:30. forgot about it being a holiday and everyone and their kids were there. Then we headed out for the town tour. We had to stop at the hardware store to pick up a few things. When we got home, Brian was feeling feisty and wanted a project. SO, mom said okay, you can re stack these un-level pavers. So he got that done in record time, while Amber and I enjoyed the air conditioned comfort cruising the internet and looking at pics. We decided to level the sand out with a long board and try to lay the pavers. Between Amber and me passing the pavers to Brian, we got the patio re-laid in another record time. I LOVE IT. I will always be grateful to them for going the extra mile to help me. I now have to sweep the patio stuff in between the cracks so the pavers will set and it will also keep the weeds from growing in the cracks! Kisses and major hugs to my patio crew!
back to work for another week! Then summer vacation! YIPPEE!
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