This Years Request

 

 

 

This would be the first time that my mother gave me an idea for a present. She saw the super qute apron my mother in law made me and requested one for mother's day. I on one had can not sew, so I looked on the internet until I found one that might work. I found these one's that I really liked!

Trip To Idaho

This weekend we traveled to see my side of the family and some of our friends. It was wonderful to spend time with Nick, Amy, and Addison. It's seems like just yesterday when we last saw them but once we saw how much Addison had grown we realized how long it really had been.
We next visited the Duke side of the family. It was a great trip with great food and good times. Sam had the chance to play golf with my dad and older brother. I still haven't found out who golfed better. They all have different stories, each one saying the other did better.
Man alive our nieces and nephew have grown so much. They are as cute if not cuter than I remember. I love my family!! Unfortunately we were slackers and didn't take any pictures.. Sorry!!

Dessert Anyone?

The credit of this recipe goes to my friend Maresa.

Cherry Crumble
1 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups quick oats
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 can cherries
**(if you want to die for cherry filling you've gotta make it! see below)**

In a medium bowl combine flour, brown sugar, quick oats, baking soda, and salt. Add butter in chunks and use fork to combine. In a greased 8 x 8 square pan put 1/2 of the mixture then add cherries for filling and top the with remaining dry mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.



I owe this recipe to my wonderful mother.. it's the best!!

Cherry Pie Filling
2 cans cherries - (Oregon Red Tart Cherries in Water)
1 1/4 cups sugar
dash of salt
2 Tlb cornstarch
2 Tlb tapioca
1 Tlb butter
1/2 tsp almond flavoring

In medium sauce pan cook cherries, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and tapioca until thickened. Add butter and almond flavoring. This makes filling for 1 pie.

Quick and Easy

 

Audrey asked me to post this recipe. It is fast, easy, and gooey! Oh I forgot, YUMMY!!!

Carmel Popcorn
1 pkg. microwave popcorn
1/2 c. butter
7 big marshmallows
1/2 c. brown sugar

Pop popcorn, pick out any kernels that did not pop, set aside in large bowl. Combine butter, brown sugar, & marshmallows in pan stir constantly until marshmallows and butter are melted. Spread over popcorn.

I thought this dress was super cute at Banana Republic and it's on sale!

Mexican Corn Bread

1 Cup Butter
1 Cup Sugar
4 Eggs
1 (15oz) Can cream style corn
1 Can chopped green chilies-drained
1/2 Cup Shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
1 Cup flour
1 Cup yellow cornmeal
4 Tsp Baking powder
1/4 Tsp Salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl blend butter & sugar, add 1 egg at a time and mix. Add corn, chilies & cheese mix. Add remaining ingredients stir until well blended. Pour in pan and bake 1 hour.

One Of Our Favorites

Pepper Steak

1 lb Steak cut in strips (Round Steak)
2 Tbl Oil
1/4 C Onion
1 Clove Garlic
1 tsp. Salt
Dash Pepper
2 Beef Bouillon cubes
1 lb Canned Tomatoes (Whole or Diced)
1 Lrg Green Pepper cut in slices
2 TLB Corn Starch
1/4 C Cold Water
2 Tbl Soy Sauce

Brown meat slowly in oil, add onions and garlic in last few minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Dissolve Bouillon cubes in hot water (1 cup) add to meat. Simmer covered 20-30 minutes, or until meat is tender to your preference. Add tomatoes and green pepper, cook for 10 minutes. Combine corn starch, cold water and soy sauce in small bowl or cup, add to meat mixture and cook for 5 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve over rice.

Newest Read

One of my close friends loves this book. I went over to her house to visit and came home with "Jane Eyre" to read. So far it is pretty good. I do love a good book.