tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20922520241396605542024-03-13T15:30:06.968-05:00Pots, Pans, Pins and PrayersPostings of a life in progress encompassing the reality of daily living, the love of cooking, quilting, and a focus on prayer with the God of the Universe who makes it all happen. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ. I Thessalonians 5:16-18MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.comBlogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-69810412642768019992019-08-05T14:02:00.001-05:002019-08-05T14:03:21.350-05:00Chinese Chicken SaladWell.....it has been over 2 years since my last post! To say the least a lot has happened in my life<br />
Suffice to say that in two years everyone has change......ups and downs.....but all in all I am blessed and still cooking and quilting!!!! In fact it is by popular demand from the girls in my Wagoner quilt group that I am posting this Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe. We had our monthly meeting Saturday and I made this salad to share with the group. I don’t have a pix to share.....we ate it all before they ask me to post it!!!<br />
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1 large bag of Cole slaw mix (Sam’s) or two small bags</div>
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2 pkgs of Chicken Ramen</div>
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1 cucumber sliced into half moons</div>
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1 cup of sliced celery </div>
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1 bag of frozen shelled Edamame (Target)</div>
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1 bunch of green onions sliced thinly on the bias</div>
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1 large can of Mandarin oranges drained</div>
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2-4 cups of shredded cooked chicken. ( I use rotisserie chicken)</div>
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1 cup of slivered almonds </div>
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1/4 cup of sesame seeds</div>
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2TBSP Everything bagel seasoning </div>
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1 cup of Canola oil</div>
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6 TBSP red wine vinegar</div>
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Salad body:</div>
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Mix together and toss:</div>
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Slaw mix</div>
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Green onions</div>
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Cucumbers</div>
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Celery </div>
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Elamame</div>
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Mandarin oranges</div>
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Chicken</div>
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Salad dressing:</div>
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Open ramen packages and remove the seasoning packets.</div>
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In a mason jar add:</div>
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Oil </div>
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Red wine vinegar </div>
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Everything Bagel seasoning</div>
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2 packets of Ramen seasoning from the noodle packages</div>
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Shake to mix!</div>
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Noodle, nut and Seed topping:</div>
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Coarsely crush the noodles from the packages and place in a large skillet.</div>
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Add sesame seeds, almonds, and Everything Bagel seasonings.</div>
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Toast till light brown. Watch carefully. It will burn very quickly!</div>
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Cool the nut, noodle and seed mixture</div>
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To serve:</div>
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If consuming the entire salad in one day mix the </div>
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Salad body, dressing and toasted mixture together . I don’t use the entire bottle of dressing. You can dress to your taste! </div>
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If serving in small portions I keep all the parts separate and only mix to taste and portion when eating. </div>
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You can be creative and add or take away ingredients to suit your taste!</div>
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<br />MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-83689020500863545782017-06-21T13:40:00.001-05:002017-06-21T13:40:46.591-05:00Quilt Camp 2017<p> Wow!!! HELLO to all my blogging friends !! Time sure does fly......it has been over 5 months since my last post!! I have been a busy girl but that 's no excuse. I really want to share all the fun recipes, quilts and travels that I have been doing but my good intentions never seem to result in posts. But never you mind my delinquent behavior today I am back and have lots to share!!!</p><p>So what has been keeping me busy.......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qtEOdLMZFW8/WUq9LRp4oLI/AAAAAAAANBk/-6mksaRJaxIzHXFKTmJHZg8UYer0lZ_MwCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133826403" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qtEOdLMZFW8/WUq9LRp4oLI/AAAAAAAANBk/-6mksaRJaxIzHXFKTmJHZg8UYer0lZ_MwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133826403" id="blogsy-1498070445282.3313" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p>We just finished our 8th annual Quilt Camp at the lake. Debby, my college "roomie, flew in from WV and sewed for 10 days! She made two complete quilt tops plus an organizer!! More pix of those to come.</p><p>My friend, Diana, came from Baltimore to join us for her first Quilt Camp and and made the most beautiful Vintage Handkerchief Quilt. KING SIZE!!!!!! Impressive for a first quilt to say the least!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l2A_9Uemn9U/WUq9OAxzFuI/AAAAAAAANBo/glbqn7wKK2wm7SxwPe21SBbsCPqNod8YwCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133826566" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l2A_9Uemn9U/WUq9OAxzFuI/AAAAAAAANBo/glbqn7wKK2wm7SxwPe21SBbsCPqNod8YwCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133826566" id="blogsy-1498070445294.4707" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> We worked on all sorts of projects.......here are some of the fruits of our labor!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZDO3RiEYTvY/WUq9RSrBVjI/AAAAAAAANBs/kZP8ZwAXyMYGbUqvGyvyEifsnuDhagpHQCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133826730" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZDO3RiEYTvY/WUq9RSrBVjI/AAAAAAAANBs/kZP8ZwAXyMYGbUqvGyvyEifsnuDhagpHQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133826730" id="blogsy-1498070445314.7134" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> King Size Handerchief Quilt ready to be quilted!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WKIx_60fOQQ/WUq9VcxTVqI/AAAAAAAANBw/5Pfsb1aqDk830XX4Ytu7sHltHS48HJmUgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133826967" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WKIx_60fOQQ/WUq9VcxTVqI/AAAAAAAANBw/5Pfsb1aqDk830XX4Ytu7sHltHS48HJmUgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133826967" id="blogsy-1498070445291.4182" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> Monogrammed bags from the dollar store.......very chic!!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pSpHhum2OoQ/WUq9Y9tjPYI/AAAAAAAANB0/dS-wCk7jG509dvhrNkZnID9t4mkrKJkiQCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133827191" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pSpHhum2OoQ/WUq9Y9tjPYI/AAAAAAAANB0/dS-wCk7jG509dvhrNkZnID9t4mkrKJkiQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133827191" id="blogsy-1498070445310.7146" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> Paper pieced Very Tall Christmas Tree. I am going to quilt this and put 25 buttons on it for an advent tree for the grands. Each day in December they will hang an ornament till Dec 25 when they will put a star on top the tree.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mzxB8yLF4LM/WUq9czrTgxI/AAAAAAAANB4/ZYV4FGruq0wdi3vz_jyYcsKrbaPbUqvfQCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133827421" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mzxB8yLF4LM/WUq9czrTgxI/AAAAAAAANB4/ZYV4FGruq0wdi3vz_jyYcsKrbaPbUqvfQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133827421" id="blogsy-1498070445294.3318" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> Debby surprised me with an early birthday present. A beautiful star quilt in my favorite color which is purple!! It is so gorgeous!!! To think I taught her to quilt just a mere 8 years ago!!! Now she is a STAR quilter!!!! LOL!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-av4nzmjehes/WUq9fks6rcI/AAAAAAAANB8/VlOwF_KWmnMw1aGPfaMe6ZVXmDftZyhqgCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133827550" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-av4nzmjehes/WUq9fks6rcI/AAAAAAAANB8/VlOwF_KWmnMw1aGPfaMe6ZVXmDftZyhqgCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133827550" id="blogsy-1498070445285.0605" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> Fancy pants for Miss Madison!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iFkPyMpdMVc/WUq9h8mCi8I/AAAAAAAANCA/NcuzV9HkswAIj52tiP0Y2LiggZgeUIrYACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133827626" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iFkPyMpdMVc/WUq9h8mCi8I/AAAAAAAANCA/NcuzV9HkswAIj52tiP0Y2LiggZgeUIrYACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133827626" id="blogsy-1498070445234.0527" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> Busy working on projects!!! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iEJ1Zf2Ij7Y/WUq9ktz5CUI/AAAAAAAANCE/RJGw4U-r5SsCAMA1Upw-Z1B7vzvGsfDlACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133827691" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iEJ1Zf2Ij7Y/WUq9ktz5CUI/AAAAAAAANCE/RJGw4U-r5SsCAMA1Upw-Z1B7vzvGsfDlACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133827691" id="blogsy-1498070445259.188" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> Food for the journey from Chef Sue. Nothing like a rotisserie chicken to help the hungries!!!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HbXnIRwrSI8/WUq9oPDJGhI/AAAAAAAANCI/OQtQKeEp_4U9EJlVKYcINrKhTYASDiNVQCHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133827789" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HbXnIRwrSI8/WUq9oPDJGhI/AAAAAAAANCI/OQtQKeEp_4U9EJlVKYcINrKhTYASDiNVQCHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133827789" id="blogsy-1498070445276.54" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> Debby and Sue wearing their newest Quilt Camp T-Shirts!! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8t9QBCWhFeA/WUq9q2QK9XI/AAAAAAAANCM/kSfox1FpbQsqlSdcWRF7kQ6wlHYvXBfqACHMYCw/s2048/Photo%2B20170621133827831" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8t9QBCWhFeA/WUq9q2QK9XI/AAAAAAAANCM/kSfox1FpbQsqlSdcWRF7kQ6wlHYvXBfqACHMYCw/s500/Photo%2B20170621133827831" id="blogsy-1498070445278.7512" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="667" alt=""></a></div><p> Diana and Sue in their Quilt shirts they bought in Alaska together July 2015!</p><p>What a fun and productive time we had together!! Sad it is over but looking forward to another Quilt Camp soon!! Will be back soon with lots of fun, food to share and projects!!! </p><p>Happy first Day of Summer!!!! It's time to have fun in the sun!!!!</p><h1>Happy Trails,</h1><p>MTN Mama</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-9213931747494990802017-01-13T21:35:00.001-06:002017-01-13T21:40:43.153-06:00Chocolate Raspberry Vanilla Bars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J6zpeS_C-ic/WHmW2yBFceI/AAAAAAAAM88/RpabsJkgs8w/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211027563.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J6zpeS_C-ic/WHmW2yBFceI/AAAAAAAAM88/RpabsJkgs8w/s500/Photo%25252020170113211027563.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014815.4526" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a><br></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><font size="6">Who doesn't like a recipe that starts with a cake mix? The base of this bar starts with a Devil's Food cake mix. </font></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><font size="6">On that note let's start baking:</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AvGf9iJdG2g/WHmXFHyXhSI/AAAAAAAAM9A/MWgB7GD0v9U/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211027631.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AvGf9iJdG2g/WHmXFHyXhSI/AAAAAAAAM9A/MWgB7GD0v9U/s500/Photo%25252020170113211027631.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014806.1" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><font size="6"><br></font></div><p> <font size="6"> Chocolate Raspberry Vanilla Bars</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s6SgBdBL3mw/WHmXN-O4PYI/AAAAAAAAM9E/ckvPzlKmLyI/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211027702.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s6SgBdBL3mw/WHmXN-O4PYI/AAAAAAAAM9E/ckvPzlKmLyI/s500/Photo%25252020170113211027702.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014761.0984" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6">Ingredients:</font></p><p><font size="6">1 Devils Food Cake Mix </font></p><p><font size="6">1/3 C Butter, softened</font></p><p><font size="6">1 cup Raspberry preserves</font></p><p><font size="6">1 8oz pkg Cream Cheese</font></p><p><font size="6">1/4 cup milk</font></p><p><font size="6">1 12 ounce pkg. vanilla chips</font></p><p><font size="6">1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips</font></p><p><font size="6">2 Tbsp Butter</font></p><p><font size="6">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p><font size="6">Grease a 15 x 10 x 1 (Jelly Roll) pan</font></p><p><font size="6">Combine cake mix, butter and egg. </font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S6prEosqQEU/WHmXXl-C85I/AAAAAAAAM9I/CnZZk2OhCQs/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211027761.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S6prEosqQEU/WHmXXl-C85I/AAAAAAAAM9I/CnZZk2OhCQs/s500/Photo%25252020170113211027761.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014760.6084" class="alignnone" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> </p><p><font size="6">Mix till Crumbly. Press into pan.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sKj7KANScKI/WHmXnJyGdlI/AAAAAAAAM9Q/s4rQIKQWoTQ/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211027819.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sKj7KANScKI/WHmXnJyGdlI/AAAAAAAAM9Q/s4rQIKQWoTQ/s500/Photo%25252020170113211027819.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014811.0205" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p> <font size="6">Bake 10-12 minutes or till crust is. Puffed and appears dry.</font></p><p><font size="6">Cool 5 minutes. Spread with Raspberry Jam.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7wHcGGNg64Y/WHmX9oxBYKI/AAAAAAAAM9Y/3c3xy_erpGA/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211027882.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7wHcGGNg64Y/WHmX9oxBYKI/AAAAAAAAM9Y/3c3xy_erpGA/s500/Photo%25252020170113211027882.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014765.5515" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6">Cool Completely</font></p><p><font size="6">Melt vanilla chips in microwave. Heat for 1 minute in a microwave safe bowl. Remove from oven and stir. Continue to stir as the chips become smooth. If needed you can return the chips to the microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring well each time...continue till smooth.</font></p><p><font size="6">Beat cream cheese and milk till smooth. Add melted vanilla chips.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ux1_V__a4SI/WHmYoVA4paI/AAAAAAAAM9c/ceryg2Sf_dw/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211027936.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ux1_V__a4SI/WHmYoVA4paI/AAAAAAAAM9c/ceryg2Sf_dw/s500/Photo%25252020170113211027936.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014764.3513" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><font size="6">Spread the vanilla layer over the jam layer on the cooled base.</font></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><font size="6">Melt the chocolate chips and butter for 30 seconds in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Place the melted chocolate into a small sandwich bag. Snip the end and drizzle over the white chocolate.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mNG6GuQwqEs/WHmZ2JJYJ_I/AAAAAAAAM9o/zU1B0VtQ9PE/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211027993.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mNG6GuQwqEs/WHmZ2JJYJ_I/AAAAAAAAM9o/zU1B0VtQ9PE/s500/Photo%25252020170113211027993.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014784.1353" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QsVgwxf_X30/WHmbhT1aTjI/AAAAAAAAM94/bjMN0iaYv4Q/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211028049.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QsVgwxf_X30/WHmbhT1aTjI/AAAAAAAAM94/bjMN0iaYv4Q/s500/Photo%25252020170113211028049.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014802.1946" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Refrigerate till firm. Cut into squares. Try not to eat all of them at one setting. </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-76kB2B2S8LU/WHmcaN_L5uI/AAAAAAAAM98/5mhs74AoARU/s2048/Photo%25252020170113211028108.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-76kB2B2S8LU/WHmcaN_L5uI/AAAAAAAAM98/5mhs74AoARU/s500/Photo%25252020170113211028108.jpg" id="blogsy-1484365014768.9453" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="7"> Chocolate Raspberry Vanilla Bars</font></p><p><font size="6">Ingredients:</font></p><p><font size="6">1 Devil's Food Cake Mix</font></p><p><font size="6">1/3 cup butter, softened</font></p><p><font size="6">1 egg</font></p><p><font size="6">1 cup Raspberry Preserves</font></p><p><font size="6">1 8 ounce pkg cream cheese</font></p><p><font size="6">1/4 cup milk</font></p><p><font size="6">1 12 ounce pkg. vanilla chips</font></p><p><font size="6">2 Tbsp butter</font></p><p><font size="6">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 15 x 10 x 1 pan.</font></p><p><font size="6">Combine cake in, butter, and egg. Mix crumbly. Press into pan.</font></p><p><font size="6">Bake 10-12 minutes or till crust puffs and appears dry. Cool 5 minutes. Spread with raspberry jam. Cool completely.</font></p><p><font size="6">Beat cream cheese and milk till smooth. Add melted Vanilla chips. Spread over jam.</font></p><p><font size="6">Melt chocolate chips and butter. Drizzle over white chocolate layer. </font></p><p><font size="6">Refrigerate till firm. Cut into squares and enjoy!</font></p><p> </p><p><font size="6">Hope you enjoy them as much as I do! </font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="7">Happy Trials,</font></p><p><font size="7">Mtn Mama</font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-27454691079482598932017-01-06T16:13:00.001-06:002017-01-06T16:15:37.124-06:00Baby It's Cold Outside!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pRTSckTwDvw/WHAWDFzAQuI/AAAAAAAAM7w/XrOqprQLmVI/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113506.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pRTSckTwDvw/WHAWDFzAQuI/AAAAAAAAM7w/XrOqprQLmVI/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113506.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827721.3186" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="226"></a></div><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">So let's make comfort food for a cold day!!! Just before Christmas my son-in-laws' parents brought us a quarter of beef they had raised and butchered. Now that's great service. So I will be making many beef dishes in the coming days!!! LOL! The beef is grass fed and the taste is over the top!!</span><br></p><p><font size="6">This recipe is my adaptation of Ina Garten's Parker's Beef Stew. I halved the recipe, used canned mushrooms because that was what I had, baby carrots and fingerling potatoes cut in half.</font><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p><p><font size="7">Beef Stew</font></p><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">1 pound stew meat (if you can get grass fed beef I would recommend it!!!)</span></div><p><font size="6">1/2 bottle good red wine or you can use Beef Stock</font></p><p><font size="6">1 whole garlic clove, smashed</font></p><p><font size="6">2 bay leaves</font></p><p><font size="6">1 cup flour seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper</font></p><p><font size="6">2 yellow onions cut into 1 inch dice</font></p><p><font size="6">1 pound bag baby carrots</font></p><p><font size="6">2 cans mushrooms</font></p><p><font size="6">1/2 pound fingerling potatoes cut in half lengthwise</font></p><p><font size="6">2 tsp minced garlic</font></p><p><font size="6">1 cup chicken stock</font></p><p><font size="6">1 tsp dried rosemary</font></p><p><font size="6">1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes</font></p><p><font size="6">1 TBSPWorcestershire sauce</font></p><p><font size="6">1/2 (10ounce) package frozen peas</font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6">Place beef in bowl with red wine, garlic and bay leaves. Refrigerate and marinate overnight or 6 hours.</font></p><p><font size="6">Preheat Oven to 300 degrees F.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zA7VIHuRevA/WHAWFJcGWeI/AAAAAAAAM70/TsuqfmrFzI4/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113572.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zA7VIHuRevA/WHAWFJcGWeI/AAAAAAAAM70/TsuqfmrFzI4/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113572.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827698.8987" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Remove beef from marinade with slotted spoon, saving the marinade. Discard bay leaf and garlic.</font></p><p><font size="6">Dredge beef in seasoned flour.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FD-bogNOZno/WHAWGi4yL7I/AAAAAAAAM74/XaPYWZlOWVo/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113619.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FD-bogNOZno/WHAWGi4yL7I/AAAAAAAAM74/XaPYWZlOWVo/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113619.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827709.8474" class="" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6">Heat 2 TBSP oil in dutch oven and brown the meat over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning to brown evenly.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VOa85IiPP_s/WHAWIxFo20I/AAAAAAAAM78/7_SWx4V8dFw/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113666.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VOa85IiPP_s/WHAWIxFo20I/AAAAAAAAM78/7_SWx4V8dFw/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113666.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827752.369" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6">Continue till all the beef is browned. </font> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H720e3pSGDo/WHAWKuHqiuI/AAAAAAAAM8A/Dc7XM9iWnRI/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113713.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H720e3pSGDo/WHAWKuHqiuI/AAAAAAAAM8A/Dc7XM9iWnRI/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113713.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827736.408" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Remove from the Dutch oven onto a plate. Add 2 TBSP oil and add onion, carrots and potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uixrT3tgtQs/WHAWL4PFQ-I/AAAAAAAAM8E/8IOR4d8JTXk/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113764.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uixrT3tgtQs/WHAWL4PFQ-I/AAAAAAAAM8E/8IOR4d8JTXk/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113764.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827699.8765" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Return the meat to the pot, along with drained canned mushrooms.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9EcsHP8vv-4/WHAWOz-GOSI/AAAAAAAAM8I/FxDJe-F3Hlo/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113816.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9EcsHP8vv-4/WHAWOz-GOSI/AAAAAAAAM8I/FxDJe-F3Hlo/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113816.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827783.205" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p> <font size="6">Add the remaining marinade to the stew and bring to a boil.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0UuBKqA12LY/WHAWS1UPheI/AAAAAAAAM8M/pnBJOWNPtUY/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113862.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0UuBKqA12LY/WHAWS1UPheI/AAAAAAAAM8M/pnBJOWNPtUY/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113862.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827737.5518" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Add Chicken Stock, rosemary, sundried tomatoes, salt, and pepper.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o-4PwzeYHeM/WHAWUQ5_AEI/AAAAAAAAM8Q/bKAvEvQJfgY/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113909.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o-4PwzeYHeM/WHAWUQ5_AEI/AAAAAAAAM8Q/bKAvEvQJfgY/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113909.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827775.145" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6">I used Sun-Dried tomatoes in oil from Costco. They add a great dimension of flavor to this stew.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nvqwutydH8Y/WHAWXuLN9vI/AAAAAAAAM8U/gQlFNY8Dli8/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161113953.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nvqwutydH8Y/WHAWXuLN9vI/AAAAAAAAM8U/gQlFNY8Dli8/s500/Photo%25252020170106161113953.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827716.7932" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Bring pot to a simmer on the stove, stirring to combine.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TS52Us-Bvvg/WHAWY7rkzkI/AAAAAAAAM8Y/S3te6VfY4hk/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161114000.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TS52Us-Bvvg/WHAWY7rkzkI/AAAAAAAAM8Y/S3te6VfY4hk/s500/Photo%25252020170106161114000.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827713.3801" class="" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6">Cover the pot and place it in the oven to bake for about 2 hours, until the meat and vegetables are tender, stirring once during cooking. </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OYcc8LxVw7E/WHAWa29mTsI/AAAAAAAAM8c/S1Z3xwML9DU/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161114046.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OYcc8LxVw7E/WHAWa29mTsI/AAAAAAAAM8c/S1Z3xwML9DU/s500/Photo%25252020170106161114046.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827765.6091" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kb5KdtDm98A/WHAWfrFNbeI/AAAAAAAAM8g/r3lEqRThBj4/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161114092.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kb5KdtDm98A/WHAWfrFNbeI/AAAAAAAAM8g/r3lEqRThBj4/s500/Photo%25252020170106161114092.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827741.2" class="" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> </p><p><font size="6">Before serving stir in the frozen peas, season to taste and serve hot in bowls with plenty of crusty bread to sop up the sauce.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N4D7XSj-Q_A/WHAWmlkOQCI/AAAAAAAAM8k/X9Uvm8ZTyhc/s2048/Photo%25252020170106161114135.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N4D7XSj-Q_A/WHAWmlkOQCI/AAAAAAAAM8k/X9Uvm8ZTyhc/s500/Photo%25252020170106161114135.jpg" id="blogsy-1483740827794.903" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6">A perfect meal for a perfect cold, snowy winter's day!!!</font></p><p> </p><p><font size="7">Happy Trails,</font></p><p><font size="6">MtnMama</font> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-80100373261180874232017-01-03T19:56:00.001-06:002017-01-03T19:58:22.691-06:00New Beginnings in 2017<p> <font size="6">A new year is exciting but coupled with a First Anniversary it goes over the top!!! So we decided to celebrate both and join friends at a quaint Inn in WV for the weekend. The Bavarian Inn is in Shepherdstown WV about an hour and a half from where our friends live in Baltimore. So we flew into BWI and drove over together. The day was full of fun conversations and excitement.</font></p><p><font size="6">The Bavarian Inn, Shepherdstown, WV.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kFiupI3vmIc/WGxWQM7GzlI/AAAAAAAAM68/Df81gDD1_xY/s2048/Photo%25252020170103205612403.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kFiupI3vmIc/WGxWQM7GzlI/AAAAAAAAM68/Df81gDD1_xY/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612403.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009092.2007" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6">It is a very quaint, magical and serene setting. Love the fireplace and nutcrackers. When we arrived it was lightly snowing which made it all the more beautiful.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KivcR5olFmI/WGxWRBLHi7I/AAAAAAAAM7A/i1h0w58FaF0/s2048/Photo%25252020170103205612470.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KivcR5olFmI/WGxWRBLHi7I/AAAAAAAAM7A/i1h0w58FaF0/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612470.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009064.4949" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Our Suite in Ausberg #1. You can see the snowflakes on the cement!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HKsvdhgBAK0/WGxWSBgJnCI/AAAAAAAAM7E/Toj3CXV3MR4/s2048/Photo%25252020170103205612534.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HKsvdhgBAK0/WGxWSBgJnCI/AAAAAAAAM7E/Toj3CXV3MR4/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612534.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009056.7168" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Shopping in Shephardstown on New Years Eve!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zObCJM6QvNk/WGxWTGUhuMI/AAAAAAAAM7I/-SFHzdUk7IM/s2048/Photo%25252020170103205612609.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zObCJM6QvNk/WGxWTGUhuMI/AAAAAAAAM7I/-SFHzdUk7IM/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612609.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009051.4097" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">A quaint town full of interesting shops!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dDTGVKW9ON8/WGxWULvwdjI/AAAAAAAAM7M/4uqSkhrOT8A/s2048/Photo%25252020170103205612673.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dDTGVKW9ON8/WGxWULvwdjI/AAAAAAAAM7M/4uqSkhrOT8A/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612673.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009147.5493" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4g18YPd0Sb0/WGxWU4jEGDI/AAAAAAAAM7Q/I8Oz-PG8Ba8/s2048/Photo%25252020170103205612719.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4g18YPd0Sb0/WGxWU4jEGDI/AAAAAAAAM7Q/I8Oz-PG8Ba8/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612719.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009067.8367" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a> </div><p> <font size="6">New Year's Eve Gala</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y71Iy2QPiFM/WGxWVfgUZ-I/AAAAAAAAM7U/J-fkLJIn-vo/s640/Photo%25252020170103205612748.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y71Iy2QPiFM/WGxWVfgUZ-I/AAAAAAAAM7U/J-fkLJIn-vo/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612748.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009142.231" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mukdn8RbS90/WGxWWbm8QvI/AAAAAAAAM7Y/FPZpPVRx1xI/s2048/Photo%25252020170103205612791.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mukdn8RbS90/WGxWWbm8QvI/AAAAAAAAM7Y/FPZpPVRx1xI/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612791.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009069.5894" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"> <span style="font-size: xx-large;">New Year's Eve Countdown!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QdwjPK9Xw9c/WGxWXGhINWI/AAAAAAAAM7c/C75cgqJ4gok/s1440/Photo%25252020170103205612820.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QdwjPK9Xw9c/WGxWXGhINWI/AAAAAAAAM7c/C75cgqJ4gok/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612820.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009070.3994" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Breakfast on New Year's Day!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n1ej8OW-Jcc/WGxWYDh8GaI/AAAAAAAAM7g/cc4dKfaH2AQ/s2048/Photo%25252020170103205612869.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n1ej8OW-Jcc/WGxWYDh8GaI/AAAAAAAAM7g/cc4dKfaH2AQ/s500/Photo%25252020170103205612869.jpg" id="blogsy-1483495009132.3054" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></div><p> <font size="6">I am wishing everyone a wonderful 2017 full of refection, love for the one True God, love for your neighbor and yourself.</font></p><p><font size="6">All my best......Happy Trails,</font></p><p><font size="6">MtnMama</font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-26730011060148409982016-12-23T13:54:00.001-06:002016-12-23T13:54:29.538-06:00Packing and Delivering the Cookies<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L1i1boHtnWg/WF2AwP2qHAI/AAAAAAAAM6Q/IBlPwEOS_0M/s2048/Photo%25252020161223135326082.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L1i1boHtnWg/WF2AwP2qHAI/AAAAAAAAM6Q/IBlPwEOS_0M/s500/Photo%25252020161223135326082.jpg" id="blogsy-1482522866850.2512" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="555"></a></div><p> <font size="6">My favorite part of Christmas Cooking is packing and giving the cookie trays to friends and families.</font></p><p><font size="6"> Our tradition is to make beautiful trays with an assortment of all our old standby favorites plus a few "new" recipes soon to become favorites each year. Each tray is a sampling of all the cookies we bake during December. We always have peanut butter kisses, peanut butter temptations, spritz, and chocolate mint cookies. This year we made new recipes for red velvet thumbprints with cream cheese frosting and coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate. We always make cutout sugar cookies. Having KK decorate them makes them very special. Yum, Yum!!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vSkA7aZVrso/WF2AxyOfBMI/AAAAAAAAM6U/abcmVV0i2WU/s2048/Photo%25252020161223135326176.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vSkA7aZVrso/WF2AxyOfBMI/AAAAAAAAM6U/abcmVV0i2WU/s500/Photo%25252020161223135326176.jpg" id="blogsy-1482522866937.437" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="6">KK is very intent when she decorates the cookies. </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1VfXf355jwA/WF2Azvs8kQI/AAAAAAAAM6Y/WvajUzY_fVQ/s2048/Photo%25252020161223135326240.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1VfXf355jwA/WF2Azvs8kQI/AAAAAAAAM6Y/WvajUzY_fVQ/s500/Photo%25252020161223135326240.jpg" id="blogsy-1482522866852.2434" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="6">I don't think she is pleased with her work...LOL!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kBwlhyanfVU/WF2A1dXrRiI/AAAAAAAAM6c/YhaBiJ3hdp8/s2048/Photo%25252020161223135326308.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kBwlhyanfVU/WF2A1dXrRiI/AAAAAAAAM6c/YhaBiJ3hdp8/s500/Photo%25252020161223135326308.jpg" id="blogsy-1482522866936.2078" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <font size="6">Silver Snowflakes</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XjrT6MKMfSk/WF2A27Sa20I/AAAAAAAAM6g/ZwAOYeKECEs/s1600/Photo%25252020161223135326342.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XjrT6MKMfSk/WF2A27Sa20I/AAAAAAAAM6g/ZwAOYeKECEs/s500/Photo%25252020161223135326342.jpg" id="blogsy-1482522866893.3538" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <font size="6">Happy Snow Folks</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l7cAlJZ3p8E/WF2A6RQPTjI/AAAAAAAAM6k/V_trWlbzVTg/s2048/Photo%25252020161223135326397.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l7cAlJZ3p8E/WF2A6RQPTjI/AAAAAAAAM6k/V_trWlbzVTg/s500/Photo%25252020161223135326397.jpg" id="blogsy-1482522866943.2212" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <font size="6">Christmas Ornaments and Trees </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T-DW8c-6gao/WF2A8uHS5PI/AAAAAAAAM6o/BaRbl3_Jz38/s2048/Photo%25252020161223135326461.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T-DW8c-6gao/WF2A8uHS5PI/AAAAAAAAM6o/BaRbl3_Jz38/s500/Photo%25252020161223135326461.jpg" id="blogsy-1482522866938.9443" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="625" alt=""></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <font size="6">Christmas Cookie Trays ready to be delivered!!</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="6">Ready for Santa's Sleigh!!</font></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="6"><br></font></p><p style="text-align: left;"><font size="6">Happy Trails,</font></p><p style="text-align: left;"><font size="6">MTN Mama</font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-90259893460248135932016-12-22T11:31:00.001-06:002016-12-22T11:31:36.126-06:00Christmas Cookie Time<p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">The smell of cookies fill the air as we approach the final countdown to Christmas here in T-Town.</span><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ee0bKrPzTo/WFwNm_JvRYI/AAAAAAAAM5s/HfaiN0cNufA/s2048/Photo%25252020161222112944381.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ee0bKrPzTo/WFwNm_JvRYI/AAAAAAAAM5s/HfaiN0cNufA/s500/Photo%25252020161222112944381.jpg" id="blogsy-1482427894179.2593" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6">The "Tulsa Cookie Doctor" ...aka... my daughter Kristy spends hours on these beautiful cookies that we give away. Lots of tubes, tips, sugar and detail round out these cutout sugar cookies.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jdXktY-gDQ0/WFwNqo0xaEI/AAAAAAAAM5w/zsAuNTYdrxI/s2048/Photo%25252020161222112944454.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jdXktY-gDQ0/WFwNqo0xaEI/AAAAAAAAM5w/zsAuNTYdrxI/s500/Photo%25252020161222112944454.jpg" id="blogsy-1482427894251.6428" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6">Iced Spiced Cookies are a favorite recipe given to me by a dear friend in Lancaster, PA over 25 years ago. They are a perfect blend of spices and a great texture. Not too hard!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MIUT-dxxyiM/WFwNxI5vC8I/AAAAAAAAM50/zYMDxxkFd74/s2048/Photo%25252020161222112944535.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MIUT-dxxyiM/WFwNxI5vC8I/AAAAAAAAM50/zYMDxxkFd74/s500/Photo%25252020161222112944535.jpg" id="blogsy-1482427894182.6326" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p><font size="6">Lacey Snowflakes.....which we actually had over the weekend in Tulsa!!! It was magical!!! I love the snow but many of my friends don't share the sentiment!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DJ9-rKz9ajQ/WFwN2Yo6a2I/AAAAAAAAM54/4D25f1Cuh7Y/s2048/Photo%25252020161222112944611.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DJ9-rKz9ajQ/WFwN2Yo6a2I/AAAAAAAAM54/4D25f1Cuh7Y/s500/Photo%25252020161222112944611.jpg" id="blogsy-1482427894221.4749" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Jenny, my oldest daughter and mama to my three grands, hosted a cinnamon roll baking day (twice) at her house in the past two weeks. We had to bake twice because the first double batch ( 7 1/2 dozen rolls) disappeared in three days. They were grabbed by neighbors and friends before they even cooled.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9scqOdy7xJ8/WFwN7RuAXHI/AAAAAAAAM58/Yd5ceksTPpk/s2048/Photo%25252020161222112944670.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9scqOdy7xJ8/WFwN7RuAXHI/AAAAAAAAM58/Yd5ceksTPpk/s500/Photo%25252020161222112944670.jpg" id="blogsy-1482427894206.0767" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Miss Ella is going to be a fine baker someday....now she is a BIT (Baker in Training) and the big sister to TJ and Madison!! Quite a job!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O7M8pmC08fw/WFwN9elcNpI/AAAAAAAAM6A/VrzuASSy11s/s1404/Photo%25252020161222112944705.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O7M8pmC08fw/WFwN9elcNpI/AAAAAAAAM6A/VrzuASSy11s/s500/Photo%25252020161222112944705.jpg" id="blogsy-1482427894266.5674" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="667" alt=""></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <font size="7">Merry Christmas from all of us at Pots, Pans, Pins and Prayers</font></p><p><font size="6"> May your Pots and Pans always be full with wonderful delights, your pins holding a project together that you can't wait to finish and your Prayers be answered by the One True God who loves us and sent the Baby Jesus to earth so that we could believe in Him and live eternally with the Father!! </font></p><p><font size="6">Happy Trails, </font></p><p><font size="6">MTN MAMA</font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-65781068657066917092016-08-08T10:23:00.001-05:002016-08-08T10:29:14.276-05:00Puff Pastry Berry Tart<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xd3nCJzoWjA/V6ijmAg3z9I/AAAAAAAAMzo/feLx9tdsGUU/s2048/Photo%25252020160808102152950.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xd3nCJzoWjA/V6ijmAg3z9I/AAAAAAAAMzo/feLx9tdsGUU/s500/Photo%25252020160808102152950.jpg" id="blogsy-1470669807746.1372" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="6">It's summer and that means it is HOT in OK so..... Something creamy, cool and fresh is always welcome on the dessert menu.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GEeDwrgsswc/V6ijnpND2hI/AAAAAAAAMzs/dXyQkj865n8/s2048/Photo%25252020160808102153003.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GEeDwrgsswc/V6ijnpND2hI/AAAAAAAAMzs/dXyQkj865n8/s500/Photo%25252020160808102153003.jpg" id="blogsy-1470669807768.4792" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="6">I love puff pastry. It is so easy and the results are always perfect. Now....I don't actually make the puff pastry....maybe someday I will try but right now I just don't have the time or desire when Pepperidge Farm does such a good job and allows me the ability to use it and use my time to concentrate on things like the filling or topping.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-74aqAPi2l4o/V6ijpEEV5qI/AAAAAAAAMzw/cG0WYjORCCE/s2048/Photo%25252020160808102153058.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-74aqAPi2l4o/V6ijpEEV5qI/AAAAAAAAMzw/cG0WYjORCCE/s500/Photo%25252020160808102153058.jpg" id="blogsy-1470669807725.7568" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="6">To start you should place the frozen pastry on the counter is start defrosting. I would say about 15 minutes in OK. You don't want the pastry thawed just pliable enough to roll out a bit. Take one sheet out of the package to use for this tart. You can put the other sheet in a plastic bag and back in the freezer for another wonderful creation...or double the recipe and make two tarts....That's what I did!!! One for us and one to give away!!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-339wICTDaeA/V6ijr0fOkTI/AAAAAAAAMz0/v2XBO-DUV8g/s2048/Photo%25252020160808102153118.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-339wICTDaeA/V6ijr0fOkTI/AAAAAAAAMz0/v2XBO-DUV8g/s500/Photo%25252020160808102153118.jpg" id="blogsy-1470669807745.0005" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="6">So get your handy baking mat, rolling pin, sheet pan with silicone mat, pastry brush and extra flour. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. You are on your way!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6Fecqyuby4w/V6ijvvGRkFI/AAAAAAAAMz4/RmHfa4yNahA/s2048/Photo%25252020160808102153178.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6Fecqyuby4w/V6ijvvGRkFI/AAAAAAAAMz4/RmHfa4yNahA/s500/Photo%25252020160808102153178.jpg" id="blogsy-1470669807724.9116" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6">Roll the pastry sheet to 10 by 12 inches. Then using water and the pastry brush, brush the perimeter edges and fold over about an inch. This makes a side edge to hold the filling in the baked pastry. Dock the interior with a fork.....just prick it all over ....have fun!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i4UrVjBxkdc/V6ijzAW2qmI/AAAAAAAAMz8/sy5FWXNFyaA/s2048/Photo%25252020160808102153236.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i4UrVjBxkdc/V6ijzAW2qmI/AAAAAAAAMz8/sy5FWXNFyaA/s500/Photo%25252020160808102153236.jpg" id="blogsy-1470669807797.6108" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6">Make an egg wash ( lightly beaten egg with 1 Tbsp water) and brush the entire surface of the pastry. Then sprinkle with a coarse sugar, about 2 Tbsp.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZruZCfNPW_s/V6ij2veLfzI/AAAAAAAAM0A/Sz504MDfa4I/s2048/Photo%25252020160808102153280.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZruZCfNPW_s/V6ij2veLfzI/AAAAAAAAM0A/Sz504MDfa4I/s500/Photo%25252020160808102153280.jpg" id="blogsy-1470669807762.466" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify; clear: both;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Place in preheated oven and set the timer for 15 minutes. It can take up to 20 but watch carefully till the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Then quickly get it out of that hot oven....don't want to burn it!! The center may be puffed. You can take the back of a spoon and gently press the pastry down to make a perfectly smooth center. Isn't that just beautiful. Cool pastry completely before filling.</span></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">I used Pastry Cream to fill my tart. You can find many good tutorials and videos on line for your recipe. The one I used came from King Arthur Flour.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Pastry Cream</span></p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 36.0359992980957px;"><font size="4"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ingredients:</span></font></h2><ul data-serverid="ingred-parent" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 4px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none;"><li data-serverid="IngredientLine" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-left: 6px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(215, 215, 220); border-top-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(215, 215, 220);">3 cups whole milk</li><li data-serverid="IngredientLine" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-left: 6px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(215, 215, 220);">1/2 cup sugar</li><li data-serverid="IngredientLine" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-left: 6px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(215, 215, 220);">1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li data-serverid="IngredientLine" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-left: 6px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(215, 215, 220);">2 teaspoons vanilla extract or Vanilla Crush; or 1/2 vanilla bean, slit lengthwise</li><li data-serverid="IngredientLine" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-left: 6px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(215, 215, 220);">1/4 cup cornstarch</li><li data-serverid="IngredientLine" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-left: 6px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(215, 215, 220);">1 tablespoon King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour</li><li data-serverid="IngredientLine" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-left: 6px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(215, 215, 220);">4 large egg yolks</li><li data-serverid="IngredientLine" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-left: 6px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(215, 215, 220);">1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter</li><li data-serverid="IngredientLine" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-left: 6px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(215, 215, 220);">1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks</li></ul><div id="instructions" class="recipe-instructions" style="box-sizing: border-box; width: 706.25px; float: left; margin-left: 18.953125px;"><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 300; line-height: 36.0359992980957px;"><font size="4"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Instructions</span></font></h2><ol itemprop="recipeInstructions" data-serverid="InstructionSection" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; counter-reset: instrux-counter 0; list-style-type: none;"><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In a medium-sized saucepan, stir together 2 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, salt, and the vanilla bean. (If you're using vanilla extract or Vanilla Crush, add it at the end.) Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.</span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Meanwhile, whisk the cornstarch, flour, and egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup milk.</span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Whisk some of the hot milk mixture with the egg yolks to temper them. This keeps the yolks from turning to scrambled eggs when you add them to the simmering milk.</span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pour the egg/milk mixture back into the remaining simmering milk. Doing this through a strainer will help prevent lumps later. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens. </span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Remove from the heat and strain through a fine sieve. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract (if you're using it). If you're going to flavor the pastry cream with chocolate or some other flavor, this is the time to do it (see variations below).</span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Rub a piece of butter over the surface of the cream, top with a piece of plastic wrap (make sure it touches the top of the pastry cream so it doesn't develop a skin), then refrigerate until cool. </span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">To complete, fold the whipped cream into the cooled pastry cream. </span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you want the pastry cream to be for a pie do not add the whipped cream. </span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6"><br></font></span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">This recipe works well and is enough for two tarts. I put just a little of the whipped cream into my cream pat to make it softer but still stiff enough to stay when I cut the tart!!</font></span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6"><br></font></span></li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZLsNVVAX2t0/V6ij4Bsds8I/AAAAAAAAM0E/cdPfW7FInoA/s2048/Photo%25252020160808102153320.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZLsNVVAX2t0/V6ij4Bsds8I/AAAAAAAAM0E/cdPfW7FInoA/s500/Photo%25252020160808102153320.jpg" id="blogsy-1470669807766.2046" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><ol itemprop="recipeInstructions" data-serverid="InstructionSection" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; counter-reset: instrux-counter 0; list-style-type: none;"><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6"><br></font></span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">Spread the cooled pastry cream into the cooled pastry. Top with your choice of fresh fruit. I used raspberries and blueberries. Take 1/2 cup of raspberry jam and heat in microwave for 30 second till the jam is thinner. Drizzle over the top of the tart randomly. I needed to transport the tart so I used a great aluminum pan with a clear plastic lid from the Dollar Store. Worked perfect!!! </font></span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6"><br></font></span></li></ol><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></font></p><ol itemprop="recipeInstructions" data-serverid="InstructionSection" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; counter-reset: instrux-counter 0; list-style-type: none;"><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6"><strong>Puff Pastry Berry Tart</strong></font></span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">1 sheet of Pepperidge Farm Pastry </font></span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">1 recipe of Cream Pastry (see recipe above) or pudding of your choice</font></span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">Fresh Fruit of your choice ( about 2 Half pints work well)</font></span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">1/2 cup Raspberry Jam</font></span></li><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6"><br></font></span></li></ol><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Preheat oven to 425 Degree.</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1. Flour a baking mat or board and place the semi-thawed puff pastry sheet in the middle</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2. Roll the sheet till it measures 10x12 inches in size</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2. Take a pastry brush and water and brush around all the edges of the pastry.</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">3. Fold edges about 1 inch into the pastry forming the ridge around the sides to hold the filling in the tart.</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">4. Lighty beat 1 egg with 1 Tbsp water and brush the entire pastry. </span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">5. Fork or Dock the entire inside surface of the pastry.</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">6. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp coarse sanding or turbinado sugar.</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">7. Place in the preheated oven and set for 15 minutes. Watch carefully...Nobody wants a burnt tart. If the middle of the tart is puffed when done gently take the back of a spoon and push the air out of the middle. It should lay down perfectly!!</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">8. While the tart is baking prepare the pastry cream or you can use any filling of your choice. If you are in a pinch use a pudding mix. Nobody will tell.</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">9. Spread the cooled pastry tart with the filling.</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">10. Cover with fresh fruit.</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">11. Heat the raspberry jam and drizzle over the top of the tart.</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Refrigerate till serving!!</span></font></p><p><font size="6"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Hope you enjoy this summertime treat!!</span></font></p><p> </p><p><font size="7"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Happy Trails,</span></font></p><p><font size="7"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></font></p><p><font size="7"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Mtn Mama</span></font></p><ol itemprop="recipeInstructions" data-serverid="InstructionSection" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; counter-reset: instrux-counter 0; list-style-type: none;"><li data-serverid="InstructionSet" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 23.166000366210938px;"><span data-serverid="Instructions" class="recipe-instruction-span" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6"><br></font></span></li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cWalKQ_lGas/V6ij5yye3OI/AAAAAAAAM0I/ReY84aRCptA/s2048/Photo%25252020160808102153363.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cWalKQ_lGas/V6ij5yye3OI/AAAAAAAAM0I/ReY84aRCptA/s500/Photo%25252020160808102153363.jpg" id="blogsy-1470669807723.113" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></div></div><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-85696411123176295242016-08-05T12:30:00.001-05:002016-08-05T12:30:55.570-05:00Me Oh My.....Fresh Georgia Peach Pie!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QUcRo_X2Mz4/V6TNAzp45QI/AAAAAAAAMxo/IDlDJn_Okc0/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122933668.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QUcRo_X2Mz4/V6TNAzp45QI/AAAAAAAAMxo/IDlDJn_Okc0/s500/Photo%25252020160805122933668.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253482.3005" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="650" height="487"></a></div><p> <font size="6">So don't ask me why but I have become obsessed with baking the perfect pie. I want the perfect crust and filling which together will make people swoon and come back begging for more!!! YES.....I am obsessed.</font></p><p><font size="6">For years I have used the Barefoot Contessa's pie crust. It is easy to make handles well and tastes good. Recently I began reading pie crust recipes and went back to my Julia Child's cookbook to review her advice on what makes a great pie crust. </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hvzjqcx4d7w/V6TNCQw1DjI/AAAAAAAAMxs/wsY-wrq2nzo/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122933725.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hvzjqcx4d7w/V6TNCQw1DjI/AAAAAAAAMxs/wsY-wrq2nzo/s500/Photo%25252020160805122933725.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253517.888" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">She was very specific on these points:</span><br></p><p><font size="6">1. Flour - 1 part Cake Flour to 3 parts All purpose flour</font></p><p><font size="6">2. Shortening - I part Vegetable shortening to 3 part butter</font></p><p><font size="6">3. Chilling - Freshly made dough MUST be chilled at least 2 hours. This allows the flour particles to absorb the liquid as well as firm the butters and relax the gluten.</font></p><p><font size="6">4. Desert crust - add 1/4 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp sugar</font></p><p><font size="6">5. PreBake - 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Use enough beans to support the sides. Bake until bottom is firm but soft. Remove the beans (should be placed in crust in parchment paper or foil). Prick crust again and bake a few minutes till just beginning to color.</font></p><p><font size="6">I am sure this is all very valuable information which I am trying to incorporate into my "Perfect Crust". I looked at the Pioneer Woman's Crust, Paula Deen's Perfect Crust and the tried and true Barefoot Contessa's Perfect Pie Crust. None of them had all of Julia's requirements but they all had some of them. </font></p><p><font size="6">The Pioneer Woman's crust had the most different ingredients because it used egg and vinegar and has to be frozen for a time. I made it just as she instructs because I remember my mother making pie crusts with egg and vinegar. I also have an old (30+ years) written copy of a Candian pie crust that was given to me by a dear friend that is very similar. So off we go with the testing.....this should be fun!!</font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6">Perfect Pie Crust</font></p><p><font size="6">3 cups all purpose four</font></p><p><font size="6">1 tsp salt</font></p><p><font size="6">1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening ( I only use Crisco ....but I did use Butter Flavored Crisco this time)</font></p><p><font size="6">1 egg</font></p><p><font size="6">5 Tbsp cold water</font></p><p><font size="6">1 Tbsp vinegar</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QBnXMHxJJOg/V6TND6GSM6I/AAAAAAAAMxw/qyA3te4FE4I/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122933786.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QBnXMHxJJOg/V6TND6GSM6I/AAAAAAAAMxw/qyA3te4FE4I/s500/Photo%25252020160805122933786.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253485.8257" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: start;"><font color="#000000"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">Combine Flour and salt.</font></span></font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: start;"><font color="#000000"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">Add in Shortening using pastry cutter. Work shortening into the flour until you have tiny pea like pebbles throughout the mixture. It takes 2-3 minutes.</font></span></font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: start;"><font color="#000000"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">Lightly Beat the egg with the fork then add to the mixture. Add cold water and vinegar. NOW mix together just until combined. Do NOT over mix.</font></span></font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: start;"><font color="#000000"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">Place half the mixture in a ziplock bag (gallon size) and use a rolling pin to flatten. Do the same with the other half. If you want you can divide this recipe into thirds for three crusts but I like a deep dish crust so I divide it into 2 halves.</font></span></font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: start;"><font color="#000000"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">Now FREEZE the dough.....yes if only for 20 minutes you must freeze it. </font></span></font></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: start;"><font color="#000000"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="6">Then remove dough onto a floured board or surface.</font></span></font><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; text-align: center;"> </span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DscuY-Xr0U8/V6TNFBu0PHI/AAAAAAAAMx0/7y2jlz5QFv8/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122933842.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DscuY-Xr0U8/V6TNFBu0PHI/AAAAAAAAMx0/7y2jlz5QFv8/s500/Photo%25252020160805122933842.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253553.8667" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bHOZwMf8YPw/V6TNGuNBwuI/AAAAAAAAMx4/tM1sVSzxqKI/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122933896.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bHOZwMf8YPw/V6TNGuNBwuI/AAAAAAAAMx4/tM1sVSzxqKI/s500/Photo%25252020160805122933896.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253478.5144" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Roll from center outward using enough flour to keep the crust moving. It may take a little time. Be gentle to your dough.</font></p><p><font size="6">I roll my crust over the rolling pin to move it to the pan but you can use a large spatula if you like also.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IohWPltJXFQ/V6TNIKEAlVI/AAAAAAAAMx8/lilA5Agu1TI/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122933951.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IohWPltJXFQ/V6TNIKEAlVI/AAAAAAAAMx8/lilA5Agu1TI/s500/Photo%25252020160805122933951.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253567.6934" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Work the crust into the pan gently with your hands. Trim or tuck under and crimp the edges. Martha Stewart once said on her baking show that we all crimp the way our mother's taught us (at least if you are over 50). I do crimp just like my mother did!! BUT on this crust I trimmed the edges closely and made a decorative crust with cutout flowers.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UTQjzGD0IIM/V6TNJQMLdiI/AAAAAAAAMyA/-KEwxLgBFtk/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122934008.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UTQjzGD0IIM/V6TNJQMLdiI/AAAAAAAAMyA/-KEwxLgBFtk/s500/Photo%25252020160805122934008.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253485.3235" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6">I followed a recipe from a magazine that I picked up while in the checkout line at Whole Foods. They always get Me!!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KLuR0r_gVwY/V6TNK6xr_-I/AAAAAAAAMyE/l6BvdcIJ49s/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122934064.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KLuR0r_gVwY/V6TNK6xr_-I/AAAAAAAAMyE/l6BvdcIJ49s/s500/Photo%25252020160805122934064.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253510.0503" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> <font size="6">Georgia Peach Pie</font></p><p><font size="6">3 lbs fresh peaches ( I got mine from Trader Joe's and they were from California!!! Delicious though!!!). Peel, Pitt and slice</font></p><p><font size="6">1 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar (divided)</font></p><p><font size="6">1 lemon, zest end and juiced</font></p><p><font size="6">1/2 tsp salt</font></p><p><font size="6">1 Tbsp Cornstarch</font></p><p><font size="6">2 Tbsp low-sugar Fruit </font><span style="font-size: xx-large;">pectin</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">1 tsp grated fresh nutmeg</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">1 vanilla bean split, seeds scraped and reserved</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Browned Butter Pecan Strueusel (recipe below)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Method:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">1. In large bowl toss together peaches, 1 cup sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Let stand for 30 minutes</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-URun-ZHZaGU/V6TNMPhC6MI/AAAAAAAAMyI/UfJZK5SNX_8/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122934125.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-URun-ZHZaGU/V6TNMPhC6MI/AAAAAAAAMyI/UfJZK5SNX_8/s500/Photo%25252020160805122934125.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253497.3596" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">2. Roll dough and place into pie plate. Decorate edges with cutouts. Freeze for 30 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">3. Transfer 1 cup peach mixture to a small bowl, and mash with a fork. You are making a "purée" for the filling. Strain remaining peaches through a colander into another large bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup peach liquid; discard rest.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E22GCfo1QQs/V6TNNRLNfRI/AAAAAAAAMyM/cRM7JBzPNrk/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122934174.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E22GCfo1QQs/V6TNNRLNfRI/AAAAAAAAMyM/cRM7JBzPNrk/s500/Photo%25252020160805122934174.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253529.3325" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Return drained peaches to large bowl and toss with cornstarch.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In small skillet whisk together reserved 1/2 cup peach liquid, pectin, nutmeg, vanilla bean seeds and 2 tbsp sugar. Cook over medium heat until peach in is dissolved and mixture slightly thickened about 3-4 minutes.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QNzW89kJ2vQ/V6TNOug_rlI/AAAAAAAAMyQ/FUPAuwaZDcY/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122934221.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QNzW89kJ2vQ/V6TNOug_rlI/AAAAAAAAMyQ/FUPAuwaZDcY/s500/Photo%25252020160805122934221.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253566.476" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">5. Toss together peach mixture and reserved 1 cup mashed peaches. Pour into crust. Drizzle over top with the pectin mixture. Top with Brown Butter Strueusel .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Brown Butter Struesel</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">1/4 cup butter</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp flour</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">1/3 cup toasted pecans</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">2 tbsp firmly packed dark brown sugar </span></p><p><font size="6">1 tsp kosher salt</font></p><p><font size="6">1. In small saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Cook until butter turns, a medium brown color and smell nutty. About 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. </font></p><p><font size="6">2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, peaches, sugars, and salt. Add brown butter. Stir with wooden spoon until crumbly.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IIcrFtAiHmk/V6TNQJ_bCLI/AAAAAAAAMyU/LNPA-J7BntM/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122934264.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IIcrFtAiHmk/V6TNQJ_bCLI/AAAAAAAAMyU/LNPA-J7BntM/s500/Photo%25252020160805122934264.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253564.238" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6">Place pie on cooking sheet and place in preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and cover pie loosely with foil. Bake until golden brown and bubble 30-35 minutes more.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AQkAArQSW6I/V6TNRuM87ZI/AAAAAAAAMyY/rR3tGE4iC58/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122934319.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AQkAArQSW6I/V6TNRuM87ZI/AAAAAAAAMyY/rR3tGE4iC58/s500/Photo%25252020160805122934319.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253570.2163" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> </p><p><font size="6">The crust was great....flakey and yummy however I found the dough soft and somewhat hard to work with. I will be tweaking some ingredients next time I make it. YES there is going to be more pie.</font></p><p><font size="6">As for the pie filling I found it to be a tad bit runny----great taste but not so sure I would make this filling again. At least not exactly the way I did this time.</font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FYFjgBSbO1k/V6TNTNK2qZI/AAAAAAAAMyc/UMlsVJpiwFg/s2048/Photo%25252020160805122934385.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FYFjgBSbO1k/V6TNTNK2qZI/AAAAAAAAMyc/UMlsVJpiwFg/s500/Photo%25252020160805122934385.jpg" id="blogsy-1470418253561.5315" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></div><p> <font size="6">It was all eaten and the plate was scraped clean so it was a GOOD pie just maybe not a GREAT pie that I would turn around and do again the next day!!! Let me know what you think.....give it a try!!! After all it's Peach Season and pies are always best in season!!</font></p><p><font size="6">I will be back with more baking, cooking and quilting soon!!!</font></p><p><font size="7">Happy Trails,</font></p><p><font size="7">Mtn Mama</font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-5671919811474935142016-07-25T11:13:00.001-05:002016-07-25T11:21:45.365-05:00Coke Cake "Floats"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="7">Coke Cupcake "Floats"</font><br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Pu_cK3cXFyA/V5Y6lhKiSzI/AAAAAAAAMvg/boUo8ayDwGY/s2048/Photo%25252020160725111259795.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Pu_cK3cXFyA/V5Y6lhKiSzI/AAAAAAAAMvg/boUo8ayDwGY/s500/Photo%25252020160725111259795.jpg" id="blogsy-1469463233094.7832" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> <font size="6">What a great treat to make this time of year when the days are long and hot....something cool and creamy that takes me back to my high school/college days when "Floats" were in and we had time to just hang out at the local Valley Bell Dairy and enjoy friends and summer!!</font></p><p><font size="6">Cupcakes are always a winner!!! These pretty little gems both look and taste great!! </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uyz2xnA9lGg/V5Y6r-DZH7I/AAAAAAAAMvk/FDlvEg7pgSk/s2048/Photo%25252020160725111259857.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uyz2xnA9lGg/V5Y6r-DZH7I/AAAAAAAAMvk/FDlvEg7pgSk/s500/Photo%25252020160725111259857.jpg" id="blogsy-1469463233148.3997" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6">The amazing thing is they require only two ingredients:</font></p><p><font size="6">A chocolate cake mix and 12 ounces of Coca Cola!!</font></p><p><font size="6">I am from WV and when we say Coke it means any dark colored carbonated beverage!!! So if you drink the OTHER product (Pepsi) that is fine to use too. Ok .....so I said it outloud, I know you were thinking it too!! I am not a Coke snob!! You can also use diet if you want to cut some of the sugar!</font></p><p><font size="6">You can make "mini" floats or regular sized cupcakes. These are the regular size. They are moist and delicious! Everyone wants one....Don't you want one right now???</font></p><p><font size="6">What makes them so cute is the way they are presented.</font></p><p><font size="6">Red colored cupcake cups are a must for me. It is the color of the Coke Can!! I used striped red/white or you could use dotted, solid...whatever trips your trigger but I love the red. </font></p><p><font size="6">Then you pick your topping....I used Buttercream frosting. You can use frosting from a can, homemade frosting,whipped cream though they wouldn't be pretty after the first day when the cream starts to decompose, or you can dust with confectioners sugar.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Gp5oIkxiwU/V5Y6teRNTyI/AAAAAAAAMvo/b07RFQv4KPE/s2048/Photo%25252020160725111259910.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Gp5oIkxiwU/V5Y6teRNTyI/AAAAAAAAMvo/b07RFQv4KPE/s500/Photo%25252020160725111259910.jpg" id="blogsy-1469463233099.288" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> <font size="6">The final accent is a maraschino cherry with a stem and a matching paper straw cut to fit the cake size!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pMPOQudttQ4/V5Y6u-syXRI/AAAAAAAAMvs/rz2Ng9qiras/s2048/Photo%25252020160725111259961.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pMPOQudttQ4/V5Y6u-syXRI/AAAAAAAAMvs/rz2Ng9qiras/s500/Photo%25252020160725111259961.jpg" id="blogsy-1469463233152.6628" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><h1> <font size="6">Coke "Float" Cupcakes</font></h1><p><font size="6">1 Chocolate Cake Mix</font></p><p><font size="6">12 ounces of Coke (* Diet is also acceptable)</font></p><ul class="recipe-instructions" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: inside; max-width: 700px; font-family: 'Gotham 3r', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><li style="padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border: 0px; color: black; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 25px; list-style: none;"><p><font size="6">1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees; line cupcake pans with liners---remember I used red because red is the color associated with Coca Cola but you can do whatever color you choose!!</font></p><p><font size="6">2. Combine cake mix and Coke in your mixer and beat on low speed for one minute. Increase speed to medium and beat for two minutes. Transfer to your prepared pans. You can use mini pans or regular size cupcake pans. Bake according to package directions.</font></p><p><font size="6">3. Cool cupcakes, in the pans, on a wire rack. Serve plain, dusted with confectioners' sugar or piped with frosting or whipped cream.</font></p><p><font size="6">4. Decorate with a beautiful Maraschino cherry that has a stem. Be sure and blot the cherry before placing it on the cupcake so that it is dry and won't run into the icing. </font></p><p><font size="6">5. Cut a paper straw to size and place in the topping. </font></p><p><font size="6">A perfect, easy, very IMPRESSIVE dessert for your summer picnics or parties. Hope you like it as much as I do!! </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DypJLBZvqQ4/V5Y6wJfDWMI/AAAAAAAAMvw/bbOivxMu9S0/s2048/Photo%25252020160725111300007.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DypJLBZvqQ4/V5Y6wJfDWMI/AAAAAAAAMvw/bbOivxMu9S0/s500/Photo%25252020160725111300007.jpg" id="blogsy-1469463233076.773" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a></div></li></ul><p> <font size="7">Happy Trails,</font></p><p><font size="7">Mtn Mama</font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-92049248667405012182016-07-07T13:51:00.001-05:002016-07-07T13:52:19.128-05:00 Soyaki Chicken Skewers<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cstzeMUd-Dw/V36kc1AgWvI/AAAAAAAAMu8/-HIKMO0aauA/s2048/Photo%25252020160707135018765.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cstzeMUd-Dw/V36kc1AgWvI/AAAAAAAAMu8/-HIKMO0aauA/s500/Photo%25252020160707135018765.jpg" id="blogsy-1467917463506.6309" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">A quick summer meal is always welcome in my cookbook.</font></p><p><font size="6">Last night I made my version of something I had seen on a Facebook post that included several versions of skewers for the grill.</font></p><p><font size="6">After a long day it is all about what I have in the fridg and what is on the pantry shelf.</font></p><p><font size="6">One of my favorites is Soyaki. This comes from Trader Joe's and I use it on all types of meats.</font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gbFAPdsvXnc/V36kdwdytYI/AAAAAAAAMvA/7Eq-lCURKkc/s2048/Photo%25252020160707135018844.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gbFAPdsvXnc/V36kdwdytYI/AAAAAAAAMvA/7Eq-lCURKkc/s500/Photo%25252020160707135018844.jpg" id="blogsy-1467917463465.8137" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="6">I had boneless, skinless chicken thighs on hand so I cut the meat into bitsize pieces and covered them with this glorious marinade. It is a complete, one and done sauce.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d4HHKa0GxQs/V36kfzh2HMI/AAAAAAAAMvE/CiN51c1RtRg/s2048/Photo%25252020160707135018903.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d4HHKa0GxQs/V36kfzh2HMI/AAAAAAAAMvE/CiN51c1RtRg/s500/Photo%25252020160707135018903.jpg" id="blogsy-1467917463481.8262" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6">Then I heated the grill and threaded the marinaded chicken onto skewers. If you want you could add vegetables or pineapple but I was perfectly happy with just the chicken.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YVARbQEksoY/V36kilyDzyI/AAAAAAAAMvI/lfhhplc_p-0/s2048/Photo%25252020160707135018969.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YVARbQEksoY/V36kilyDzyI/AAAAAAAAMvI/lfhhplc_p-0/s500/Photo%25252020160707135018969.jpg" id="blogsy-1467917463523.963" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="6">I sprinkled the skewers with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-laJqapRYF9o/V36kkIyqxrI/AAAAAAAAMvM/0HOcuphQPnY/s2048/Photo%25252020160707135019039.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-laJqapRYF9o/V36kkIyqxrI/AAAAAAAAMvM/0HOcuphQPnY/s500/Photo%25252020160707135019039.jpg" id="blogsy-1467917463452.3762" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="6">Then we went to the grill. Grill the skewers until the poultry reaches 165 degrees internally. It took about 15 minutes on a medium hot grill.</font></p><p><font size="6">While the chicken was grilling I sautéed fresh green beans with almonds and steamed couscous in chicken broth. </font></p><p><font size="6">The results were fantastic.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Faz7yRpzqBo/V36klvxRfQI/AAAAAAAAMvQ/s9wFqF2Khc8/s2048/Photo%25252020160707135019091.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Faz7yRpzqBo/V36klvxRfQI/AAAAAAAAMvQ/s9wFqF2Khc8/s500/Photo%25252020160707135019091.jpg" id="blogsy-1467917463469.7744" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="667" alt=""></a></div><p><font size="6">This is going to be one of my favorite summertime suppers!!</font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6">Soyaki Chicken Skewers</font></p><p><font size="6">Ingredient list:</font></p><p><font size="6">1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs</font></p><p><font size="6">1 bottle Soyaki ( enough to cover the meat)</font></p><p><font size="6">Sesame Seeds</font></p><p><font size="6">7 Green onions , white and green, slices on the bias</font></p><p><font size="6">4 metal or bamboo skewers</font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6">1. Cut the chicken into 2 inch pieces and place in a large bowl.</font></p><p><font size="6">2. Cover the chicken with the Soyaki. Let marinade for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.</font></p><p><font size="6">3. Grill on medium high heat for about 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 internal temp</font></p><p><font size="6">4. Remove and serve with couscous and a green veggie for a complete summertime meal!!</font></p><p><font size="6">Enjoy!! I am testing pie crust recipes this week so be on the look out for PIE!!!!</font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="7">Happy Trails,</font></p><p><font size="7">Mtn Mama</font></p><p> </p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p><font size="6"><br></font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-59918404247783032532016-06-22T21:20:00.001-05:002016-06-22T21:39:45.359-05:00Welcome Home !!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_rkGnXn-avs/V2tFDGeDmJI/AAAAAAAAMpY/H0mRNS9LOR8/s1992/Photo%25252020160622210802971.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_rkGnXn-avs/V2tFDGeDmJI/AAAAAAAAMpY/H0mRNS9LOR8/s500/Photo%25252020160622210802971.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438684.5195" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a> </div><p><font size="6"> Welcome Home Miss Madison!!! And......welcome back to the blogging world MtnMama!! It has been a long time since I posted. I do think about it but let me tell you .....reinventing my life and world at 60 years of age is a full time task. In the last year I have moved from my home of over 21 years into a new home, gotten married, made plans to decrease my work load and semi-retire, and just had a new grand baby!!! That's a lot of stuff for this gal to juggle!!! My new plans do include picking up on cooking, quilting, blogging, spoiling grand babies and traveling! </font></p><p><font size="6">Let me catch you up on the past six months in some pix:</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7CVjC8BTIZQ/V2tFGIrO_1I/AAAAAAAAMpg/VMNfwBu4mSg/s1500/Photo%25252020160622210803091.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7CVjC8BTIZQ/V2tFGIrO_1I/AAAAAAAAMpg/VMNfwBu4mSg/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803091.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438675.0293" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="400"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="5"> Wedding January 9, 2016 to a wonderful, kind gentle----man!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KUFw7ATIBKk/V2tFJs-TkDI/AAAAAAAAMpo/MQfzErpn6xg/s1800/Photo%25252020160622210803241.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KUFw7ATIBKk/V2tFJs-TkDI/AAAAAAAAMpo/MQfzErpn6xg/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803241.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438599.4785" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="333"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="5"> Icy, "Frozen", Winter wonderland!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-89sh2E-6e4Y/V2tFQn5gV6I/AAAAAAAAMpw/y31_dJ_bgK0/s1800/Photo%25252020160622210803367.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-89sh2E-6e4Y/V2tFQn5gV6I/AAAAAAAAMpw/y31_dJ_bgK0/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803367.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438683.9966" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="750"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="5">This is Madison's competition!!! They stole the show to say the least!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-79pgp7kE2Yk/V2tFUEHhwzI/AAAAAAAAMp4/ekcPpMmGApI/s1500/Photo%25252020160622210803476.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-79pgp7kE2Yk/V2tFUEHhwzI/AAAAAAAAMp4/ekcPpMmGApI/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803476.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438659.0168" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="625"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="5">And we are off to the start of the rest of our lives together!! </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZsP6sAKa3LY/V2tFX6APPPI/AAAAAAAAMqA/17tYDdpCuOg/s1935/Photo%25252020160622210803513.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZsP6sAKa3LY/V2tFX6APPPI/AAAAAAAAMqA/17tYDdpCuOg/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803513.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438650.1462" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="281"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="5"> Group Honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas!!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e4EsddnLS7w/V2tFeWcAHbI/AAAAAAAAMqI/g_iz_43sGH0/s2048/Photo%25252020160622210803544.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e4EsddnLS7w/V2tFeWcAHbI/AAAAAAAAMqI/g_iz_43sGH0/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803544.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438640.02" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="5">Honeymoon Cruise in Hawaii</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j0mGZSiplOg/V2tFnoqHK1I/AAAAAAAAMqQ/UcFTEtreDmk/s2048/Photo%25252020160622210803611.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j0mGZSiplOg/V2tFnoqHK1I/AAAAAAAAMqQ/UcFTEtreDmk/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803611.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438663.6047" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="5"> Spring break vacation in Dominican Republic</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zt7Bn0Pf0RE/V2tFzOeamRI/AAAAAAAAMqc/hbIofZHNvHY/s2048/Photo%25252020160622210803731.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zt7Bn0Pf0RE/V2tFzOeamRI/AAAAAAAAMqc/hbIofZHNvHY/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803731.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438683.0845" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="549"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="6">Quilting project - TJ's second birthday quilt. He loves Mickey </font></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7x_zLoIhuBs/V2tF7Vuv_uI/AAAAAAAAMqk/RECUcAcFM9s/s2048/Photo%25252020160622210803811.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7x_zLoIhuBs/V2tF7Vuv_uI/AAAAAAAAMqk/RECUcAcFM9s/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803811.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438601.6282" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="5"> German Chocolate Cupcakes</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JYK24gKa8DA/V2tGFmSlAKI/AAAAAAAAMqw/qCdbRCLBgZo/s2048/Photo%25252020160622210803881.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JYK24gKa8DA/V2tGFmSlAKI/AAAAAAAAMqw/qCdbRCLBgZo/s500/Photo%25252020160622210803881.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438656.0698" class="" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="5"> Lemon curd cupcakes with blackberry frosting</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dWOFR_qsQQU/V2tHcOhGO7I/AAAAAAAAMs0/WdptH-5WU5w/s500/Photo%25252020160622210804643.jpg" id="blogsy-1466648438655.0571" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="667" alt=""></a></div><p> <font size="5">So you can see we have been busy around here in the first half of 2016!! </font></p><p><font size="5">We look forward to many more exciting things happening this year and promise to be online to share cooking and baking tips, sewing secrets, and life in general as we move forward thanking God for His blessings. (Especially new life and Miss Madison!) Praying that He is Glorified in all that we do everyday in every Way!!!!</font></p><p><font size="7">Happy Trails,</font></p><p><font size="7">Mtn Mama</font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-88642676961489806262015-12-11T20:54:00.006-06:002015-12-11T21:02:17.511-06:00A Gingerbread Village<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">For now I am heading to bed....with visions of sugarplums dancing in my head!!! Tomorrow starts the holiday baking season and I am so excited to see if my new kitchen can handle the "Christmas Baking Challenge"!!</span><br />
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MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-19060229483638217062015-05-29T10:22:00.001-05:002015-05-29T11:06:25.710-05:00Healthy Morning Muffins<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yZY94UOgZG4/VWiD5RunMiI/AAAAAAAAMes/1LciDV_nuOQ/s1024/Photo%25252020150529102059963.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yZY94UOgZG4/VWiD5RunMiI/AAAAAAAAMes/1LciDV_nuOQ/s500/Photo%25252020150529102059963.jpg" id="blogsy-1432912972951.4097" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><p> <font size="5">More muffins today. These muffins are moist, chewy and full of lots of great veggies, grains and fruits! 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font-weight: normal; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(23, 23, 23);"><font size="4"><span style="line-height: 23.399999618530273px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">INGREDIENTS </span></font></h2><div class="components-container"><section class="components-group" style="margin-bottom: 1.57143em;"><ul class="components-list" itemprop="ingredients" style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none;"><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, divided </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 cup packed dark brown sugar </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 teaspoon baking soda </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 teaspoon baking powder </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 teaspoon ground nutmeg </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 cup golden raisins </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 large eggs </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2/3 cup skim milk </span></li><li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; 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Line a 12-cup muffin pan with 10 paper liners. </span></p></li><li class="directions-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><p class="directions-item-text" style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt until there are no lumps. Stir in 1 3/4 cups oats and raisins. Add oil, eggs, milk, carrots, and banana, and stir until blended, being careful to not overmix. </span></p></li><li class="directions-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><p class="directions-item-text" style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Fill each muffin cup with 3/4 cup batter. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup oats over muffins. 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Some to eat and some to share to make more friends!! </font></p><blockquote><p><font size="6">You KNOW who you are!!</font></p></blockquote><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jKpwKf5IGEM/VWiEP1FXpHI/AAAAAAAAMfU/a6ez2xzb56w/s1024/Photo%25252020150529102101071.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jKpwKf5IGEM/VWiEP1FXpHI/AAAAAAAAMfU/a6ez2xzb56w/s500/Photo%25252020150529102101071.jpg" id="blogsy-1432912972955.221" class="" width="500" height="773" alt=""></a></div><p> </p><p> <font size="5">Spent time at the Splash Pad this week with my favorite little man while his mommy and sister were at swimming lessons. 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<span style="font-size: large;">I entered the Dresden Plate Quilt that I finished just a few weeks ago. I have named it "Jeffrey's Quilt". If you want to know why you can read the story about this quilt <a href="http://potspansandprayers.blogspot.com/2015/05/catching-up-again.html">here.</a></span></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 1.3em;">The weather this spring has been stormy and cool here in Oklahoma. I spent an hour in the closet Saturday night while the tornado sirens blarred and we had another round of violent storms and wind. Thank goodness no Tornado in my hood!! I am ready for this to be over this year. I want to move on to picnics, ourdoor dining and summer!! Today we did go to the zoo for a little picnic and fun with the grands. </span><br></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I </span><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 1.3em;">love simple, fresh food that takes little or no time to prepare....Don't we all?? I made this dish after work one night last week. I started with the shrimp and used what I had in the fridg to finish this recipe. It turned out looking and tasting great.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">1 pound extra large shrimp, cleaned and deveined</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">2 Tbsp olive oil</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">1 Tbsp butter</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">3 cloves garlic, minced</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">8 ounces sliced white mushrooms</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half ( I used heirloom tomatoes I had gotten at Sam's)</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">1 Tbsp Lemon zest</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">Juice of one lemon</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">1 cup dry white wine</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">12 ounces fresh linguine pasta</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">Pasta cooking liquid as needed</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley</font></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><font size="5">Parmesan cheese to taste</font></p>
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<p><font size="5">1. Heat large skillet with olive oil and butter. Meanwhile place large pasta pot filled with water on stove. Salt water and heat to a boil.</font></p>
<p><font size="5">2. Add garlic and shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp is pink and firm. Do not overcook. Shrimp will be added at the end and continue to cook.</font></p>
<p><font size="5">3. Remove shrimp to a warm platter. Then add the mushrooms to the pan. Saute until mushrooms are cooked, (about 5 minutes)</font></p>
<p><font size="5">4. Add tomatoes and cook 3 minutes or until the tomatoes are warm all the way through and are beginning to break down.</font></p>
<p><font size="5">5. Add lemon zest and juices to the pan and deglaze with 1 cup dry white wine.</font></p>
<p><font size="5">6. Add fresh pasta to boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes or according to the package directions.</font></p>
<p><font size="5">7. Return shrimp to the pan with the veggie mixture. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss. Add pasta water to the pan if needed to thin the sauce. </font></p>
<p><font size="5">8. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and parmesan cheese if desired. (There is this whole thing about cheese with seafood pasta. Personally I like it so I added it!! )</font></p>
<p><font size="5">Serve immediately with a fresh green salad and crusty, warm bread.</font></p>
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<p><font size="5">Simple and fresh!! Great for a cool spring evening!! Al fresco dining is the best this time of year in OK!! A glass of wine, the smell of pinon wood from the Chiminea.....Life is good!!</font></p>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So after work one night this week I was flipping through my DVR list and stopped at an episode of Martha Bakes. It was all about muffins. Sounded good so I continued to watch as Martha made about 5 different types of muffins. She explained that Muffin Men would sell their wares in the street of England years ago for tea time. Who knew there </span><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 1.3em;">really was a Muffin Man or maybe a Woman because we know that behind every good man there is a better woman! LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">You can find the complete recipe <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1076006/giant-bran-and-raisin-muffins">on the Martha Sterwart website.</a> </span></div>
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<li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans </span></li>
<li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 cups unprocessed wheat bran </span></li>
<li class="components-item" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 1/2 cup giant raisins </span></li>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter six giant-size muffin cups, or line them with paper liners. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Combine wheat bran, raisins, prune juice, yogurt, molasses, butter, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Stir dry ingredients into the bran mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Spoon 1 cup batter into each of the giant muffin cups. Bake in the center of the oven until a cake tester comes out clean, 27 to 30 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 1.3em;">While watching Martha I fell in love with these "tulip cups". Immediately I googled it and found several sites which explain how to make your own out of parchment paper. You can find an easy tutorial <a href="http://www.everydaycheapskate.com/food-and-recipes/how-to-make-your-own-tulip-muffin-papers/">here.</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">That was a real timesaver. I filled the cups to the top of the pan which allowed them to fill the "tulip" top of the cup when they baked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I got 12 large muffins and 6 mini muffins from the recipe. The muffins filled the cups beautifully. Martha only gets 6 muffins because she is using a giant muffin tin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">These muffins looked and tasted like they just came out of a French bakery. Trust me after my trip to France last year I know these things!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Good morning beautiful! Don't you think it kinda looks like that sunflower on the plate? Now all I need to go with this tasty treat is a little soft butter and a cup of hot tea. Who needs the Muffin Man when you can make these at home!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I love flowers! Flowers make me happy!! Flowers show me God's perfect love exhibited in nature's beauty and that <span style="line-height: 1.3em;">makes me smile!! These beauties came as a gift from my special daughter's on Mother's Day! I am SMILING on all fronts....blessings from my children created by heavenly Father!! PERFECT!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 1.3em;"> I grew up in the 60's when my mother and her friends were all taking "Wilton Cake Decorating Classes" for the very first time. The classes weren't taught at Michael's or JoAnn's...they weren't even thought of yet...but in homes or churches with a skilled cake decorator/teacher.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">These cookies were made with my favorite sugar cookie recipe. You can find it <a href="http://potspansandprayers.blogspot.com/2012/12/kristy-famous-decorated-cookies-smith.html">here.</a> I used Royal Icing, piped and flooded, then decorated with royal icing swirl roses and Wilton Pearls.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I was pretty happy for my first attempt at a "Fancy" cookie!! Who know's what will be next??? I can feel the creative juices churning in my head....or is that a headache from all my seasonal allergies coming on (LOL)!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seems like even with the best intentions I have not been able to keep up with everything this year. I seem to have my hands full!!! LOL!! Those two precious grands keep this Nana busy!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MY BLOG has certainly been in the lagging...almost non-existent category. Sorry!! It must be because I am busy, happy, blessed and spending lots of time living life again. That's true!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have missed writing my blog because I love sharing all my creative thoughts and projects. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I started blogging for fun and really that is my only intention. It's fun to share all my favorite things, show my creativity to others and be able to help others by being transparent and real. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last month my college roommate from over 40 years ago came to Tulsa and we celebrated her 60th birthday. Of course we had several days of Quilt Camp at the lake. During that time I finished this Dresden Plate quilt that I have been "working" on for almost three years. I made these precious blocks in 2012 while sitting by Jeffrey's bed as he fought the cancer that took his life that year. They have so much meaning for me. It was quite a step finishing this quilt!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My blog is the closest thing I will ever have that resembles a journal. I have tried over the years to write but all I have to show for it is a stack of beautiful books with empty pages. I could never write about this very special quilt in a journal the way I can share it here with you on the blog. Blogging somehow gets me past that creative writers block and I can share with great enthusiasm all that I am doing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So what have I been doing???? Baking of course! This is the Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake from Six Sister's which you can find <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/02/cinnabon-cinnamon-roll-cake-recipe.html">here</a>. It is so easy to make and ALWAYS a hit. There is never any left! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This pretty little Lemon Poppyseed pound cake can be found on the <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/lemon-poppy-seed-cake/f8f799fb-df7c-4fb5-b4a5-19657887b2aa?src=SH">Betty Crocker website</a> It uses a cake mix. Easy, moist and can be baked in so many different shapes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the French would say....Viola!! A beautiful dessert that you can make in no time!! Everyone loves a bite of chocolate!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blogs these days CAN become complicated. Don't get me wrong.....I LOVE to read other peoples blogs, get ideas and use them for motivation. Many people use them as full time jobs which is wonderful for them but for now I am not willing to devote my life full time to cyberspace. That takes the joy out of what I want to do. There are lists of the do's and don'ts for blogging, blogging conferences....it all goes on and on. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> I know I don't have the best photos....and really I don't want to take on another hobby so the pix I take will have to do for now. People ask me all the time if I cater or quilt for money and the answer is NO! My JOY comes from the creativity and freedom I have in each project. I don't have to please anyone else when I am sewing or cooking if I am doing it for me or those I love and share with. If I love you I will gladly give you the fruits of my labor but for now it's not for sale. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I say all of this to let you know I am going to try again to share my quilting, cooking and creativity with you on a more regular basis. With that in mind....I do have a milestone birthday in July and will be traveling three of the four weeks but hey----I am giving you a heads-up and a reason for my absence. </span></div>
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MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-63789453588131633582015-03-05T01:13:00.001-06:002015-03-05T01:13:06.888-06:00Baking....For the Love of it or to Keep Warm?? <h1>Baking, Baking, Baking</h1><p><font size="5">Even though I haven't been blogging as much these past few months I have been busy in the kitchen baking. Most of the time it is for fun but lately it has been to stay warm. Here are some of the results of my baking efforts:</font></p><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><p><font size="5">Mini Caramel Bundts drizzled with dark and white chocolate top with a Dove milk Chocolate heart</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kZpwrRYZKos/VPgB5Hvg22I/AAAAAAAAMCg/2Jp1l7VLaic/s720/Photo%25252020150305011229960.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kZpwrRYZKos/VPgB5Hvg22I/AAAAAAAAMCg/2Jp1l7VLaic/s500/Photo%25252020150305011229960.jpg" id="blogsy-1425539585058.967" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> <font size="5">I made these for a leadership luncheon at Community Bible Study. There weren't any left over!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DJMNr4SsVNo/VPgB6Bwl_XI/AAAAAAAAMCo/avEMKdsSjEU/s720/Photo%25252020150305011230067.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DJMNr4SsVNo/VPgB6Bwl_XI/AAAAAAAAMCo/avEMKdsSjEU/s500/Photo%25252020150305011230067.jpg" id="blogsy-1425539585066.2197" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> <font size="5">Mini Banana Cream Pies. I love these small Emile Henry pie dishes. I have had them for several years but just started using them. They make the perfect pie to "share".</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JERJuMnUGPA/VPgB7JiEbjI/AAAAAAAAMCw/IRAvfGpiYgs/s1024/Photo%25252020150305011230610.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JERJuMnUGPA/VPgB7JiEbjI/AAAAAAAAMCw/IRAvfGpiYgs/s500/Photo%25252020150305011230610.jpg" id="blogsy-1425539585127.1724" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="5">Lots of cinnamon rolls have been made on cold snowy days this past month!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VlWLJqofoF4/VPgB8P0UlVI/AAAAAAAAMC4/vTLRRFuyDNs/s1024/Photo%25252020150305011230935.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VlWLJqofoF4/VPgB8P0UlVI/AAAAAAAAMC4/vTLRRFuyDNs/s500/Photo%25252020150305011230935.jpg" id="blogsy-1425539585047.7764" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="5">My new favorite bread for toast. I found this recipe on the King Arthur Flour website. It is the "original" Sullivan Street Bakery no knead bread. The method is a little different from Bread in 5 minutes a day. I love it for breakfast.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-D1n6GzzroEA/VPgB869cwzI/AAAAAAAAMDA/xBCcQuwIcmM/s1024/Photo%25252020150305011231232.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-D1n6GzzroEA/VPgB869cwzI/AAAAAAAAMDA/xBCcQuwIcmM/s500/Photo%25252020150305011231232.jpg" id="blogsy-1425539585073.111" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> </p><p><font size="5">These are Oatmeal Raison Cookies made from Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery Cookbook. Recently on a trip to Wine Country I got to go to the Bouchon Bakery and fell in love. I had ordered the cookbook almost 2 years ago but had never used it. Well....that is changing as we speak!! I am reading every page and trying to "up" my baking game. It is so much fun. As I bake I share and that makes all my friends very happy. </font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-67LuYawep58/VPgB9zRfAhI/AAAAAAAAMDI/b_qrx7zF2Js/s1024/Photo%25252020150305011231531.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-67LuYawep58/VPgB9zRfAhI/AAAAAAAAMDI/b_qrx7zF2Js/s500/Photo%25252020150305011231531.jpg" id="blogsy-1425539585103.993" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="5">These cookies are crispy around the edges and soft in the middle. The first time I have weighed all my ingredients to specifications. I am learning about weighing vs measuring, how to "weigh" eggs, how to "pomelade" butter, all about butter and fat content.....there is so much to learn and I am literally eating it up!!! </font></p><p><font size="5">Today I baked the Bouchon Bakery's Chocolate Chip Cookies. First time I had ever added molasses to CC cookies. It really adds a layer of depth to the brown sugar that we are used to in CCC's.</font></p><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Y5lR5PQV88U/VPgB-0NGJ1I/AAAAAAAAMDQ/pryry38EUNc/s960/Photo%25252020150305011231687.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Y5lR5PQV88U/VPgB-0NGJ1I/AAAAAAAAMDQ/pryry38EUNc/s500/Photo%25252020150305011231687.jpg" id="blogsy-1425539585069.2588" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="667" alt=""></a></div><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><p> <font size="5">Not much difference in the look of the dough but I tell you the cookies are fabulous. Crisp around the edges and soft in the middle. Seems to be a theme with Bouchon Bakery cookies.</font></p><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RBKNcUmYIqg/VPgB_5bnbJI/AAAAAAAAMDY/51iVzfxibYo/s1024/Photo%25252020150305011232061.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RBKNcUmYIqg/VPgB_5bnbJI/AAAAAAAAMDY/51iVzfxibYo/s500/Photo%25252020150305011232061.jpg" id="blogsy-1425539585111.6086" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></div><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><p><font size="5">I WILL be making these again and I will take all the pictures and share. </font></p><p><font size="5">Thanks for stopping by... stay warm ( as I type this under my electric blanket on high!!)....Spring will come!!! </font></p><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><h1><font size="6">Happy Trails,</font></h1><p><font size="6">Mtn Mama</font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-39215662984370679012015-02-14T15:19:00.001-06:002015-02-14T15:19:15.445-06:00Ladybugs!!<h1 style="text-align: center;">The Ladybug and her new jacket!!</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k3x1RkQKj3M/VN-7xawu0AI/AAAAAAAAMBM/KmuHgPlHjlI/s1024/Photo%25252020150214131856700.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k3x1RkQKj3M/VN-7xawu0AI/AAAAAAAAMBM/KmuHgPlHjlI/s500/Photo%25252020150214131856700.jpg" id="blogsy-1423948755449.992" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="780"></a></div><p> <font size="5">What could be cuter than this happy three year old sporting her new ladybug jacket that Nana made for her birthday.</font></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mJAoCQ1u_n8/VN-7y8Y52rI/AAAAAAAAMBU/JhZ9Pva7k-c/s1024/Photo%25252020150214131857024.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mJAoCQ1u_n8/VN-7y8Y52rI/AAAAAAAAMBU/JhZ9Pva7k-c/s500/Photo%25252020150214131857024.jpg" id="blogsy-1423948755389.5444" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="648" alt=""></a></div><p> <font size="5">The sleeves are 3/4 length and will be perfect this spring. </font></p><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XhDf6kfyhhY/VN-7zyWIZMI/AAAAAAAAMBc/3tAiCfv6h3M/s1024/Photo%25252020150214131857597.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XhDf6kfyhhY/VN-7zyWIZMI/AAAAAAAAMBc/3tAiCfv6h3M/s500/Photo%25252020150214131857597.jpg" id="blogsy-1423948755459.9563" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="798" alt=""></a></div><p> <font size="5">Sweet "lovin's" for little brother during this week of "love"!!</font></p><p><font size="6">Happy Trails,</font></p><p><font size="6">Mtn Mama</font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-7553629958316579092015-02-07T23:07:00.001-06:002015-02-07T23:15:29.247-06:00New Jacket for Miss Ella<p> <font size="5">Another UFO out of the bag and finished!! I bought the pattern for this darling jacket last June at the Tulsa quilt show. It is made from a sweatshirt. I bought a size 2 but it still fits Miss Ella. I used ladybug fabric and a ladybug embroidery design to complete the project. It went together quickly and the instructions were good.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LkZf88PDaeo/VNbu-0iUZWI/AAAAAAAAMAY/5d_a8nGwQkE/s1024/Photo%25252020150207230705253.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LkZf88PDaeo/VNbu-0iUZWI/AAAAAAAAMAY/5d_a8nGwQkE/s500/Photo%25252020150207230705253.jpg" id="blogsy-1423372530023.649" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p> <font size="5">Here is the cute ladybug that I embroidered on it. It came from JuJu designs. Her designs always stitch out great.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AtXpcd8QE9k/VNbvAAmmZqI/AAAAAAAAMAg/mqhxmnV6Fck/s1024/Photo%25252020150207230705445.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AtXpcd8QE9k/VNbvAAmmZqI/AAAAAAAAMAg/mqhxmnV6Fck/s500/Photo%25252020150207230705445.jpg" id="blogsy-1423372530079.4084" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><p> <font size="5">I just love these labels. A constant reminder that Nana loves her. </font></p><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-51TTUWDtZXE/VNbw7XkpAKI/AAAAAAAAMA0/jEIXle2gh44/s1024/Photo%25252020150207231523525.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-51TTUWDtZXE/VNbw7XkpAKI/AAAAAAAAMA0/jEIXle2gh44/s500/Photo%25252020150207231523525.jpg" id="blogsy-1423372530019.8281" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></div><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><p><font size="5">Check out the cute ladybug button too!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p><font size="5">Such a joy to get to sew for this cute little bug!!</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tyURYE3GCrA/VNbvBDJT1II/AAAAAAAAMAo/99uz_0kRMdk/s1024/Photo%25252020150207230705695.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tyURYE3GCrA/VNbvBDJT1II/AAAAAAAAMAo/99uz_0kRMdk/s500/Photo%25252020150207230705695.jpg" id="blogsy-1423372530075.303" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="637"></a></div><p><font size="5">Another UFO completed.... YES!!</font></p><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><p> <font size="7">Happy Trails,</font></p><p><font size="6">Mtn Mama</font></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-81523323614990300262015-02-06T10:22:00.001-06:002015-02-06T11:34:14.142-06:00Baby Dolls and Birthdays
<p> <font size="6">Happy Birthday Miss Ella!! </font></p>
<p> <font size="5">Where does the time go? We've all said it....but it is oh so true when you have the priviledge of watching a precious child grow up right before your eyes. </font></p>
<p><font size="5">Thank you Sweet Lord for allowing us to have this precious child in our family for awhile. We know she belongs to you and that you love her even more than we do. Help us to teach Ella your ways so that she will grow strong in your love and her love for You will grow strong in her life. May you be the beacon that guides her from here to eternity!!</font></p>
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<p><font size="5">Three years old!! Wooooo Hoooo!! A magical time of asserting independence, loving life's wonders and being loved by the most important people in your life...Mommy and Daddy. Yes, Miss Ella is blessed beyond her wildest imagination!!! Don't you love her "Dorothy" shoes?.....There's no place like home.</font></p>
<p><font size="5">So what did I make for this special girl on her special day????</font></p>
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<p> <font size="5">The answer is her very own, made with love, Raggedy Ann. Now this Annie has been updated with chevron legs in bright colors and HOT pink hair!!! She was fun to make but I think she may be one of a kind!! </font></p>
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<p> <font size="5">This project was a joint effort. Way back in Sept I spent a wonderful day sewing with my friend, Mary Margaret. We started Annie that day. Her face and heart were done on the embroidery machine. Isn't she perfect? I put her away after that day unfinished ... thus another UFO that I have resurected and completed!! YAY!!!</font></p>
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<p> <font size="5">I sewed this label on her bummie so Ella will always know that Nana loves her.</font></p>
<p><font size="5">Thanks Debby for buying these adorable labels for me to use on very special projects!!</font></p>
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<p><font size="6">Miss Ella enjoy your special day!!</font></p>
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<p> <font size="5">I am wondering what name Miss Ella will give to her new doll? I will let you know!!</font></p>
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<p> <font size="7">Happy Trails,</font></p>
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<div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-59116309577773368992015-02-05T14:25:00.001-06:002015-02-05T14:25:25.212-06:00Baby Girl Quilt for Marietta<p><font size="6">More Projects Finished:</font></p><p><font size="5">I started 2015 with the goal of "finishing" as many UFO's as I could possibly stand without getting distracted. This baby girl quilt top was in one of those "unfinished" bags. Now it is completed and has been sent to it's new owner who lives in Denver. Her mama is happy to have another warm quilt to wrap up this little bundle of joy.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jnXpihmLtY4/VNPRoXjIvfI/AAAAAAAAL-o/-LlGG92qPBU/s1024/Photo%25252020150205142503313.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jnXpihmLtY4/VNPRoXjIvfI/AAAAAAAAL-o/-LlGG92qPBU/s500/Photo%25252020150205142503313.jpg" id="blogsy-1423167926138.2534" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><p> <font size="5">The quilting was a daisy chain in the green floral fabrics and some echoing in the triangles in the pinwheels.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VaNN-c_gltk/VNPRp_9FREI/AAAAAAAAL-w/1DXWp0bnJMs/s1024/Photo%25252020150205142503466.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VaNN-c_gltk/VNPRp_9FREI/AAAAAAAAL-w/1DXWp0bnJMs/s500/Photo%25252020150205142503466.jpg" id="blogsy-1423167926074.033" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><p> <font size="5">This is one of my favorite new patterns. Three one yard fabrics (plus backing) and you have an awesome quilt. Don't you agree?</font></p><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7IhUoPbjzOs/VNPRrKUxS0I/AAAAAAAAL-4/4kvZ-k5Vsrk/s1024/Photo%25252020150205142503630.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7IhUoPbjzOs/VNPRrKUxS0I/AAAAAAAAL-4/4kvZ-k5Vsrk/s500/Photo%25252020150205142503630.jpg" id="blogsy-1423167926070.3804" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="667" alt=""></a></div><p> <font size="5">Doing pretty good at getting labels on all quilts before they go out the door. I think that was a 2014 goal.</font></p><p><font size="5"><br></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2ScHWs7X9XI/VNPRsYecyEI/AAAAAAAAL_A/D_mn0na-RBw/s1024/Photo%25252020150205142503787.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2ScHWs7X9XI/VNPRsYecyEI/AAAAAAAAL_A/D_mn0na-RBw/s500/Photo%25252020150205142503787.jpg" id="blogsy-1423167926146.921" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="667" alt=""></a></div><p> <font size="5">I just love embroidering the name of each precious little one on their "own" quilt.</font></p><p><font size="5">On to the next "grab bag"......this is fun!!</font></p><p><font size="7">Happy Trails,</font></p><p><font size="6">Mtn Mama</font></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>MTN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442863105402068598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092252024139660554.post-52633232993911127792015-01-14T22:56:00.001-06:002015-01-15T13:49:15.143-06:00First Quilt Completion of 2015<h1 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Oklahoma State University - College of Health Sciences T-Shirt Quilt for Dr. Kristina Smith</span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 31.200000762939453px;">My New Year's resolution for 2015 is to finish as many unfinished projects as I can in the 12 months ahead. My first endeaver was to tackle the bag of T-shirts my daughter gave me in 2012 from her medical school years. I had promised her a quilt but it had never been made. 2012 was a very difficult year....I became an empty nester when Kristy graduated from medical in May and a widow in August when Jeffrey died. Needless to say the bag of t-shirts was not on my mind during that time.</span></span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 31.2000007629395px;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 31.2000007629395px;">Kristina's birthday is January 14th (today) so I thought it fitting to begin working on my resolution by making her quilt. Even though we are all OU fans when it comes to football (both girls graduated from OU undergraduate) and we bleed RED. I had to move to the dark side (LOL) and use OSU fabric for the set up and backing of this quilt since her medical school was affiliated with OSU.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 31.200000762939453px;">I gave it to her tonight at her birthday dinner. What a surprise!! She was thrilled.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 31.200000762939453px;">Happy birthday Baby Girl... Dr. Kristina Smith.....or as her favorite niece would call her, "Auntie KK" Happy Birthday!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 31.200000762939453px;">One project completed.....gives me energy to move on to the next bag which contains a baby girl quilt top. </span></span><br />
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