tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71333162671648877352024-03-13T05:33:34.032-07:00Catherine-Primodal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-23215035399175081472012-04-07T05:18:00.000-07:002012-04-07T05:18:03.369-07:004 Actions To Exorcising Your Ex From Demons In Past RelationshipHow difficult can it be to get over a past relationship? If there was a way to erase memories of your ex girlfriend or ex boyfriend, then perhaps you wouldn't be haunted for many months or years to come. Since that's not going to happen, all you can do is try to work on getting beyond it. Just follow the actions below on exorcising your ex to get rid of demons from a past relationship.<br />
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<b>Eliminate All Contact</b><br />
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Your first action is putting an end to any and all communication with your ex, whether you or your ex is doing all the calling and/or texting. If your goal is to get over your ex and move on with your life, then all lines of communication must cease and desist. Otherwise this level of communication will just remind you of the break up and lead your to heart break hotel.<br />
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<b>Build a Support Group</b><br />
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The second action requires that you build a support group. Talk to those close to you such as friends and family members about your circumstances. They will be more inclined to help you meet your goal while you work on your emotions. People close to you will also be in your corner when feeling a bit vulnerable and weak. So use their support to your advantage and stay on track to get over your ex.<br />
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<b>Acknowledge your Feelings</b><br />
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This third action is the process where you recognize your feelings. It's hard to ignore what happened to you or erase the love relationship you once had or avoid coping with the emotional stress from it all. But somehow, someway you must cope with whatever you are going through right now. When things get a bit too emotional talk to your support group. The more you open up the more you release your emotions. This will be an acknowledgement to your feelings which is the fastest course to take when going through the process.<br />
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<b>Get Them Out</b><br />
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The next and final action is releasing your emotions. Each and every person has a very unique way of coping with emotions. Some individuals will undergo a hard and rigorous workout or even boxing routine to control their anger and stress. Others will work more, write a diary, or do something else to deal with the pain inside. This should be a part of your regimen when trying to get all your emotions out. Start getting them out now so that you can get over your ex<br />
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Having the willpower to follow through with these actions are extremely important. Crying on your pillow while walloping in self pity isn't the answer... it doesn't help!<br />
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Some individuals may find these steps a tad difficult to follow when trying to remove a relationship out of their lives. You might be one of them but understand that you will be hurting yourself at great length if you don't put these actions into play. Initially, you will probably have to push yourself with each action for exorcising your ex. Getting rid of demons from your past relationship in the fastest possible way will be well worth the effort over time.modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-40004490052757427972012-04-07T05:12:00.000-07:002012-04-07T05:12:19.330-07:00How To Make The Most Out Of a Pension Fund<a href="http://catherine-pri.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Living</b></a> in such a harsh economic environment makes it difficult to achieve financial stability during the retirement days. People spend an entire lifetime saving money and yet it seems that is not enough. Older workers face the threat of losing their job during this hectic "recession double whammy", fearing that the value of their pension will continue to fall.<br />
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Reaching out for an expert's opinion for pension's advice can make life easier during the retirement days. Even so, there are a few tips to help build a fund that everyone can use.<br />
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1. Examine your expenditure. You should evaluate all possible outgoings that can change after retirement such as replacing the company car with the personal one. Such a scenario will still allow you to save on commuting.<br />
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2. Evaluate closely all possible income streams. All income sources should be taken into account. If a financial asset has potential to generate an additional income it should be taking into consideration when building a pension fund.<br />
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3. Do not make the false assumption that the state pension is a fixed sum. There are ways to boost it.<br />
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4. Spend some time evaluating if an annuity is a feasible option. Annuity rates tend to have unpredictable rates. It might be worth waiting till the rates improve. Make sure you evaluate properly the risks involved.<br />
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5. Try to cut down your costs.<br />
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6. Check all your options for investments. It might be worth getting an expert to evaluate the most lucrative investments in order to help to increase the liquidities available in your pension fund.<br />
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7. Consider working for a few more years after retirement. This can help you save some money for later.<br />
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8. Try to set a goal for a certain sum of money available when the retirement time comes. Some people get motivated when they have a target.<br />
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9. Fund your pension well. Using bonuses or pay rises in a retirement fund is a good way to save more money.<br />
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10. Track performance closely. If you do not monitor the performance from time to time, investments might go wrong without you even knowing it.<br />
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These 10 tips can be a life saver. There are also some additional things that can be done to improve the performance of a pension fund. Seeking some Pensions advice can also reveal some ways in which taxation can be reduced. Also pension contributions can be eligible for a special taxation relief at their respective marginal rate of the income tax.<br />
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With all these financial decisions to make, many expats can end up being extremely confused. Seeking the help of an expert can help make a better decision. There is no easy way around it and financial sacrifices might be required. Cutting down some expenses, planning a more modest vacation or buying a more affordable car can improve the performance of a pension fund. Furthermore, the current financial crisis forced millions of people to rethink their <a href="http://catherine-pri.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>pension fund</b></a> strategy. There are ways to save more money and avoid some taxation but it takes some research and maybe some help from an expert.modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-32668840304082125562012-04-07T05:08:00.000-07:002012-04-07T05:08:07.806-07:00Developing The Speaker Within You: Using PowerPoint<b>PowerPoint to speaking appears to be what oxygen is to living: we can't survive without it.</b><br />
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Or so it seems.<br />
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Such is the pervasiveness of the screen, the light show as some call it, that many speakers cannot, or will not get up without it. It seems to have become a badge of honor to have a sensational PowerPoint presentation to accompany our presentation.<br />
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Or is that in place of our presentation?<br />
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Recently I dared to stand before an august group of business people without the assistance of PowerPoint. Afterwards, one of the attendees came up to me and remarked that it was a brave move, but it worked. Today it is almost unheard of to attempt a presentation without all of the text, images, color and pizzazz that comes with a self-respecting PowerPoint show.<br />
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But is that normal? Should it be?<br />
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The reality is that PowerPoint is a very powerful tool, delivering sensational outcomes when used properly. But, a little bit goes a long way. Like adding salt or pepper to food, the right amount serves us wonderfully, but too much is awful!<br />
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Indeed, Less is More when it comes to supporting tools like PowerPoint. Too much text, too many slides, too many dot points are very much like sleeping pills in their effect on an audience.<br />
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It is evident that visual aids can add a critical lift to some presentations. But how much is too much? And how should this tool be used?<br />
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Let's see...<br />
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Really, really successful presenters like the inimitable Steve Jobs always keep simplicity as one of their core principles. They only use one key thought to a slide, and often just one key thought for the whole address.<br />
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Their visual presentation is used to support them in what they say and present, not used a crutch.<br />
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Unfortunately some speakers have become lazy and rely on PowerPoint to carry the presentation completely. OK, it may be necessary to lean on PowerPoint heavily if we are simply given the presentation to deliver by a third-party. Especially if it's not our core area of competency.<br />
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This happens.<br />
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But if we are building the presentation ourselves we should resist the urge to create a full length feature movie and simply keep to the facts.<br />
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Here are some things to remember:<br />
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PowerPoint is not mandatory. We shouldn't be pushed into doing it if we don't want to.<br />
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Never have more than around ten slides in a presentation, and if possible keep it down to five or six.<br />
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Never have more than five dot points per slide, and ideally no more than three. The fewer the better.<br />
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Always use consistent transitions right through the entire presentation to avoid audience distraction. Sometimes it pays to use no transitions, so the margin for formatting error is reduced.<br />
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The incidence of formatting errors and difficulties will drop if we save our presentation as an older version of PowerPoint, say 97-2003, as many conference hosts still use older versions.<br />
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Remember, when moving our presentation from PC to USB stick to PC and so forth, the potential for the presentation to malfunction rises greatly.<br />
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It pays to always run the presentation on the hosts system before we get up to speak, and check it carefully before delivering it to make sure that no errors have been introduced.<br />
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Always use consistent colors, fonts and templates right through the whole presentation. It is very distracting to the audience if we skip around all over the place with visuals.<br />
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Take great care with our choice of colors. Avoid pale pastel colors: soft yellows, blues and greens and so forth. They may look great on our PC while building the presentation, but will likely be invisible when played on the big screen. It's too late when we are standing before the audience, to realize that our key slides are invisible.<br />
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Acronyms. Wow! Take care to minimize the use of these, as we can safely guarantee that not everyone in the room will know them all.<br />
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Simplicity is key. Avoid deeply technical jargon unless absolutely necessary, and superfluous text. A confused audience is not our goal.<br />
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It is a good idea for our first slide to outline where the presentation will go, and likewise a good idea to finish with a thank you and our preferred contact details: Twitter, email, cell number and so forth.<br />
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Have a backup plan if the file is corrupted or won't display properly. Always have two USB sticks loaded, and if it is a really important event, take the laptop along as the ultimate fallback to run the show, or make edits at the last-minute.<br />
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Oh, and by the way, always use a clean USB stick. Not one that has other files on it as well. You know... our company's financial reports or other sensitive material. You get the picture, right, you just don't want everyone else to get it as well.<br />
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Avoid having purely technical material and remember to show some life, emotional content. People are different, some will relate to the numbers and formulae, but others will remember the visuals more so.<br />
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Finally, the use of PowerPoint is not an excuse to be lazy and not put the effort into the standard of presentation that our audience deserves.<br />
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Let's all use PowerPoint to the full, and harness the power that is in it, but not use it as a crutch in place of our real presentation, or in place of the real us.modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-81880958860053773542012-04-07T04:56:00.000-07:002012-04-07T04:56:16.512-07:005 Ways to Organize Your ClothesThere are many benefits that you can get from organizing clothes. One benefit that you can get from it is that this process will enable you to maximize the function of your closet. This also saves space and it will enable you to find the clothes that you want to wear very easily.<br />
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There are many ways to organize clothes. But I am only going to present to you 5 basic ways to organize your clothes, for you to achieve the maximum functionality and efficiency of your closet.<br />
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<img src="http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2011/08/32/2/192/1922564/2116a9761663d16f_CLOSETORGO/i/How-Organize-Your-Closet-2011-08-10-050042.jpg" alt="Organize Your Clothes" Title="Organize Your Clothes" /><br />
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<img src="http://www.currentsnj.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/15ca9fbfb10d5a0f7bdc0e64d787dc5b.jpg" alt="Organize Your Clothes" Title="Organize Your Clothes" /><br />
<img src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjF6MElFUjZ5U3o2eU1OZFNPQVI2NkEAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" alt="Organize Your Clothes" Title="Organize Your Clothes" /><br />
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1. The first thing that you should do is discard the clothes that you no longer want to wear. Store them in a box and send them to charity. This way, you will not only free up some space but you will be able to help the needy as well. You can also sell it to make some little cash.<br />
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2. Organize clothes according to their type. Separate your summer clothes from your winter wear. It is recommended that you keep them in separate closets. Winter clothes are very bulky so it should be kept away from your regular clothes. This will also get you ready as the season changes.<br />
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In organizing clothes according to their types, locate a good place in your closet for your favorite clothes so that you can find them easily if you feel like wearing them. Party clothes and office attires should be kept separately as well. This will save you from all the trouble finding what to wear before going to work or school.<br />
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In addition, remember to put your suits, jackets and coats in the hangers. These kind of clothing should be kept pressed at all times so that you can wear them anytime you need them. Also, hanging them will save you space as compared to folding them. This is because storing them in the closet after folding take up so much space.<br />
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3. Do not mix your shoes in your clothes because you will only end up wasting so much space. This is because shoes take up so much space in the closet. Shoes can become quite dirty and smelly also after each use. Therefore, keeping them together with your regular clothes is not recommended. The smell of dirty shoes has the tendency to affect the smell of your clothing.<br />
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4. Keep your undergarments away from your regular clothes. Having your underwear separated from your regular clothes will save you from all the hassles from digging for them every day.<br />
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5. Lastly, use only plastic hangers in hanging your clothes. Wire hangers or hangers made of metal have the tendency to pierce clothes and they can ruin them entirely so keep away from those.<br />
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Saving space in the closet is very important. This is because having a bulky and budging closet can make it very hard for you to find the clothes that you need to wear. Improper way of organizing clothes in the closet can also mess up or damage your clothes. Having an organized closet will allow you as well to store the really important or needed stuff in it.modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-1190655927214022522012-04-07T04:49:00.000-07:002012-04-07T04:49:34.901-07:0006 04 2012<img alt="06 04 2012" src="http://images.detik.com/content/2012/04/06/431/Judika-cov.jpg" title="06 04 2012" />06 04 2012<br />
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<img alt="06 04 2012" src="http://blog.londonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Screen-shot-2012-04-06-at-5.32.42-AM.png" title="06 04 2012" />06 04 2012modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-70868981928226367872012-03-09T09:39:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.062-08:00Creamy Spinach and Spaghetti!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5oD23f5RXak/T1pAAVroe0I/AAAAAAAACt4/ZVDiz8Jhrfo/s1600/DSCF2591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5oD23f5RXak/T1pAAVroe0I/AAAAAAAACt4/ZVDiz8Jhrfo/s640/DSCF2591.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>8 oz. cream cheese</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>9 oz. package frozen creamed spinach</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup milk</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup chicken broth</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5 cloves garlic</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 oz. can anchovies in olive oil</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Juice of ½ lemon</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ cup wine</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Red pepper flakes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Olive oil</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti</b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thaw the creamed spinach. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In a food processor place the spinach, milk, garlic cloves and cream cheese. Process this until smooth and creamy.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place a drizzle of olive oil in a semi deep pan and gently heat.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Next place the anchovies with the oil and lemon juice in the food processor and process until smooth. Add this mixture to the pan and continue to heat gently.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the chicken broth, wine and red pepper flakes; continue to gently heat on low. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prepare the spaghetti as directed.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place the spaghetti in a serving platter and top with a drizzle of olive oil and more red pepper flakes. Add the creamy spinach sauce and gently toss.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This is a gourmet taste without the gourmet price!!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/creamy-spinach-and-spaghetti-617230?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-30981732525906134132012-03-08T09:29:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.160-08:00Birthday Dinner!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-puw7E35u_pw/T1jqd4yxsTI/AAAAAAAACtY/wR117264Fzo/s1600/DSCF2658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-puw7E35u_pw/T1jqd4yxsTI/AAAAAAAACtY/wR117264Fzo/s640/DSCF2658.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Fried Boneless Chicken Thighs!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>12 boneless chicken thighs</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vegetable oil for frying</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Coating:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup all-purpose flour</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3 eggs beaten – with a splash of water</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup corn meal</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup all-purpose flour</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup crushed Special K Cereal</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Seasonings to Taste: </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. Paprika</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. Salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. black pepper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. curry powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. ground cumin</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Set up three shallow bowls; one for the all-purpose flour, one for the beaten eggs and one for the combination of the flour, corn-meal and crushed Special K Cereal.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the seasonings to the bowl with the combination of the flour, corn-meal and Special K cereal.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dip the chicken first in the flour, then the egg wash and finally in the bowl with the mixture of flour, cornmeal and Special K.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a large frying pan with about ¾ inch of vegetable oil and carefully add the prepared chicken thighs to the hot oil. Do Not over-crowd the pan. When the thighs are crispy on one side carefully turn over to finish cooking.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Set cooked thighs on a plate with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This chicken dinner will please the crowd.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WVj0YIAR5Bs/T1jqmgbMdhI/AAAAAAAACtg/PRj_iS4jwX8/s1600/DSCF2675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WVj0YIAR5Bs/T1jqmgbMdhI/AAAAAAAACtg/PRj_iS4jwX8/s640/DSCF2675.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Birthday Potatoes!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5 lb. bag of potatoes – peeled and sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vegetable oil – for drizzling</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Olive oil – for drizzling</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Seasonings:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pepper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Garlic powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chili powder </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Paprika</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Preheat Oven 350 degrees:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Slice the potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place potatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with a little vegetable oil and a little olive oil.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sprinkle with the suggested seasonings to taste.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bake 40-45 minutes until nice and crispy.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>These potatoes make any meal a party~</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i6mX-ZG8Dcc/T1jvKjABL0I/AAAAAAAACtw/L8X_-u6BbQk/s1600/DSCF2661.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i6mX-ZG8Dcc/T1jvKjABL0I/AAAAAAAACtw/L8X_-u6BbQk/s640/DSCF2661.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b><br /><b>Birthday Dip!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mango, Basil and Yogurt Dip!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 mangos</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 cloves of garlic</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Healthy handful of fresh basil</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6 oz. vanilla yogurt or plain yogurt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon of vinegar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ teaspoon salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place the peeled mangos, garlic, basil, vinegar, salt and yogurt in a food processor and process until desired consistency.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This is a terrific dip for oven fried potatoes, fried chicken or chips.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>CookEatShare:</i></b></div></div><a href="http://cookeatshare.com/recipes/fried-boneless-chicken-thighs-617086?ref=directlink">Fried Boneless Chicken Thighs!!</a><br /><a href="http://cookeatshare.com/recipes/oven-fries-617088?ref=directlink">Oven Fries!!!</a><br /><a href="http://cookeatshare.com/recipes/mango-basil-and-yogurt-dip-617089?ref=directlink">Mango, Basil and Yogurt Dip!</a>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-1294327792968582612012-03-06T16:35:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.186-08:00A Strawberry Tart for my mother<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rK0btXKQqGw/T1asGx0mhEI/AAAAAAAACtI/75Gj7u30_AU/s1600/DSCF2680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rK0btXKQqGw/T1asGx0mhEI/AAAAAAAACtI/75Gj7u30_AU/s640/DSCF2680.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It may not yet be official on the calendars, but in our home, the word is out- Spring is finally upon us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Overnight spring had sprung, with bouquets of wildflowers and tea roses adorning the home, each room, more abundant than the next. Spring had a reason for coming early. A little birdie whispered sweetly in Mother Nature’s ear that a very special someone had a very special birthday! ;) And as if Mother Nature was sending her own birthday surprise, brilliant sunlight poured down from the beautiful clear skies above. It was a perfect morning, a perfect afternoon, and subsequently, an absolutely stellar evening.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It seemed like the day only got better as the hours passed by, as it should be. Paper lanterns and twinkling lights hung everywhere. The family gathered in the kitchen where we took part in preparing a delicious birthday feast to classics like Alberta Hunter, Louis Armstrong and Scott Joplin. It was a night of utter perfection that I only wish had lasted longer than it did.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful memories were made that shall be carried in our hearts for years to come. I will always cherish the evenings spent with my family, laughing together on end, sipping coffee late at night, and sharing slices of this Strawberry Tart.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All that is left to say is, Happy Birthday Mom! I love you more than words could ever properly express, and cherish every day I am blessed to spend with you. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Now, shall we bake?!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FPzz0goJsGo/T1asM2b9I8I/AAAAAAAACtQ/aNrbSyCI_Dk/s1600/DSCF2683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FPzz0goJsGo/T1asM2b9I8I/AAAAAAAACtQ/aNrbSyCI_Dk/s640/DSCF2683.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Strawberry Tart</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Adapted from Reader’s Digest: Creative Cooking)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Prep Time: 30 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cook Time: 15-20 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For tart you will need:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup AP flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tablespoon water</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 egg yolk</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</div><div style="text-align: center;">½ teaspoon orange zest</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup cherry preserves</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 pints fresh strawberries</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup whipping cream</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sift flour onto a board or into a bowl. Make a well in the center. Add the butter, water, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and orange zest. Work the ingredients in the center, drawing in the flour until the dough is smooth.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pat out the dough onto the bottom and sides of a pie plate. Prick the bottom and sides of the dough with a fork. Bake got 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is light golden. Cool.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To make the glaze, put the cherry preserves in a small saucepan and melt it slowly over low heat. Cool slightly and brush over the bottom of the pastry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wash, hull and slice the strawberries. Fill the pie plate with the strawberries and top with remaining cherry glaze.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whip cream with 1 tablespoon of confectioner’s sugar until light and fluffy and serve with a slice of strawberry tart! Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tammy♥</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/strawberry-tart-617085?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-72562427229583134812012-03-06T11:17:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.216-08:00Thank You for All Your Birthday Wishes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J4GiWBeCKBM/T1Zh19v_bMI/AAAAAAAACtA/4gIXmGyDzSE/s1600/6a00df3521db96883301157091e0f4970c-320wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J4GiWBeCKBM/T1Zh19v_bMI/AAAAAAAACtA/4gIXmGyDzSE/s400/6a00df3521db96883301157091e0f4970c-320wi.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">To All My Dear Friends,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you for your good wishes and for kind words. </span></i></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></i><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i>I am very grateful for the gift of getting to know you all.</i></span></span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Here is a quote that my daughter shared with me last night. I love it and would like to share it with all of you.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I believe everything happens for a reason! </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">People change so you can learn to let go, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Things go wrong so that you can appreciate them when they're right.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You believe lies so that you will eventually trust no one but yourself, and sometimes, good things fall apart</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">so better things can fall together.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> ~Marilyn Monroe~ </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>With Love and thanks for all of your good wishes,</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Catherine </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>xoxo</i></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-70326875692801153872012-03-04T21:41:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.239-08:00Happy Birthday to Me!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Happy Birthday to Me,</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Happy Birthday to Me,</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Happy Birthday dear Me,</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Happy Birthday to Me!!!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b4vJzp_YTgk/T1RQu7mYfjI/AAAAAAAACsg/B7pppHF-Dik/s1600/256353403758716622_hBGJqPwR_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b4vJzp_YTgk/T1RQu7mYfjI/AAAAAAAACsg/B7pppHF-Dik/s640/256353403758716622_hBGJqPwR_f.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #330000; font-family: georgia, 'bookman old style', 'palatino linotype', 'book antiqua', palatino, 'trebuchet ms', helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, 'avante garde', 'century gothic', 'comic sans ms', times, 'times new roman', serif;">"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?" </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #330000; font-family: georgia, 'bookman old style', 'palatino linotype', 'book antiqua', palatino, 'trebuchet ms', helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, 'avante garde', 'century gothic', 'comic sans ms', times, 'times new roman', serif;">~Satchel Paige</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #330000; font-family: georgia, 'bookman old style', 'palatino linotype', 'book antiqua', palatino, 'trebuchet ms', helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, 'avante garde', 'century gothic', 'comic sans ms', times, 'times new roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #330000; font-family: georgia, 'bookman old style', 'palatino linotype', 'book antiqua', palatino, 'trebuchet ms', helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, 'avante garde', 'century gothic', 'comic sans ms', times, 'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Image courtesy Pinterest.com)</span></span></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-59239648028997195552012-03-04T07:18:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.261-08:00Quick and Zesty Black Bean Chili!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fMdKVV8k_H4/T1OHskTDZxI/AAAAAAAACsY/Ro8408LynCg/s1600/DSCF2627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fMdKVV8k_H4/T1OHskTDZxI/AAAAAAAACsY/Ro8408LynCg/s640/DSCF2627.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 lbs. of ground beef </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>29 oz. can of black beans – rinsed and drained</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 Spanish onion – diced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5 cloves of garlic – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 large jalapeño – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ red onion – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 scallion – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>16 oz. of salsa</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon – vinegar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Olive oil – for drizzling</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Seasonings to taste:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dried cumin</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Black pepper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hot curry powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Paprika</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Garlic powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dried oregano</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cook the ground beef in a large frying pan. Drain all the drippings from the meat and set the meat aside.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and add the garlic, Spanish onion and jalapeño and sauté until the onion is tender and slightly clear.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the salsa and toss. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the cooked and drained ground beef and drained beans and toss.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the seasonings, scallions, diced red onion and vinegar and toss.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>This can be served over rice on a bun or over you favorite macaroni.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>One of your favorite meals is just so easy!!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/quick-and-zesty-black-bean-chili-616414?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-62242331237019693782012-03-03T08:40:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.285-08:00Banana Coffee Cake!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X3p3BJURuBE/T1JJgz7up9I/AAAAAAAACsQ/o7bhVxDWAbA/s1600/DSCF2618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X3p3BJURuBE/T1JJgz7up9I/AAAAAAAACsQ/o7bhVxDWAbA/s640/DSCF2618.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 cups all-purpose flour – sifted</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 tablespoons of butter</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 eggs</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 ½ tsp. baking powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 ripe bananas </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup buttermilk </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Zest of 1 lemon 1 tsp. vanilla</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Topping:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup shredded coconut</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 tablespoons of brown sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Preheat Oven 350 degrees:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sift together the flour and baking powder. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In a mixer blend the bananas. Add the butter, vanilla, sugar, eggs and lemon zest.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the sifted ingredients slowly.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place the batter in buttered 8 x 8 baking pans.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Combine the coconut and brown sugar and sprinkle on top of the cakes.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bake about 30-35 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This is a nice way to use up those old bananas and a delicious addition to a good cup of coffee.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>With Love,</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Catherine </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>xo</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/banana-coffee-cake-616297?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-5802510047077533572012-03-02T13:15:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.386-08:00Dynamic Duo: Cherry Scones<div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N1zdyN4m244/T1E2rn4bkTI/AAAAAAAACsI/FV9QvUgohRc/s1600/DSCF2583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N1zdyN4m244/T1E2rn4bkTI/AAAAAAAACsI/FV9QvUgohRc/s640/DSCF2583.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cherry Scones</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For scones you will need:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 cups AP flour</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 teaspoons baking powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ teaspoon fine sea salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¾ cups whipping cream</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ cup milk</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/3 cup cherry preserves</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For glaze you will need:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Juice of ½ lemon</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup powdered sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon water</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In food processor combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter. Transfer to a medium bowl, and gradually stir in cream and milk until a soft dough forms. Roll out dough on a well floured surface, about ½-inch thick. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out the dough and place on prepared baking sheets. Next, using your index finger or a small, round spoon, gently make an indentation in the center of each pastry. Fill with about ½ teaspoon of cherry preserves, and bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Transfer onto a cooling rack.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For the glaze, combine lemon juice, powdered sugar and water in a small bowl. Using a teaspoon, drizzle glaze over each scone and let the glazed set, about 30 minutes.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Serve and Enjoy!!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine & Tammy♥</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/cherry-scones-616189?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-11490067578275881192012-02-29T10:01:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.489-08:00Roast Chicken with Honey-Vinegar Rub!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6lUOJGfCjcY/T05n8DNE91I/AAAAAAAACsA/_bFBGOQVJ-0/s1600/DSCF2561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6lUOJGfCjcY/T05n8DNE91I/AAAAAAAACsA/_bFBGOQVJ-0/s640/DSCF2561.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 whole chicken </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Rub:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. Paprika</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. Cumin</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. Garlic Powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. Curry</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. Salt </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp. Pepper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon honey</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon vinegar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon olive oil</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Preheat Oven 350 degrees:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Rub the clean chicken down with this rub: outside and under the skin.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place chicken in a baking dish and bake until the juices from the thigh run clear.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This is a great tasting chicken, for any night of the week.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/roast-chicken-with-honey-vinegar-rub-616125?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-63069843432597862382012-02-28T08:39:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.589-08:00Sour Cream Cake!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qrftq2BVM_A/T00DHh5TuUI/AAAAAAAACr4/kxoLWiqDoiE/s1600/DSCF2465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qrftq2BVM_A/T00DHh5TuUI/AAAAAAAACr4/kxoLWiqDoiE/s640/DSCF2465.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Adapted from: The Joy of Cooking</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 ¾ cups cake flour</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¼ tsp baking soda </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 ¾ tsps Double-acting baking powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/3 cup butter</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup sifted sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 egg yolks</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tsp vanilla</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2/3 cup yogurt or 1 cup cultured sour cream</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 egg whites</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Preheat Oven 350 degrees:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sift the cake flour. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Resift the flour with the baking soda and baking powder.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cream the butter until soft. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the sifted flour mixture to the butter mixture in 3 parts, alternating with: the yogurt or sour cream. Stir the batter after each addition until smooth.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Whip until – stiff, but not dry: the egg whites. Fold them lightly into the batter. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bake in buttered pan about 25-30 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The topping is your choice. This cake has grated Ferrero Rocher candy on top.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This cake is light and fluffy and perfect with a good cup of coffee.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/sour-cream-cake-615628?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-61369390387625351762012-02-26T17:01:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.688-08:00Quick and Easy Sausage and Peppers!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7zBsrz5LkqI/T0rVxdX284I/AAAAAAAACrw/n0tb_1p3Bmo/s1600/DSCF2534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7zBsrz5LkqI/T0rVxdX284I/AAAAAAAACrw/n0tb_1p3Bmo/s640/DSCF2534.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>12 Sausages links</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 large onion – sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3 large bell peppers – sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5 cloves garlic – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Olive oil</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Your favorite bread</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the sausage links and let cook.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a griddle and place the sliced onion and peppers on the griddle to char slightly.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the peppers and onions to the frying pan with the sausage. Add the chopped garlic and continue to sauté until the sausage is completely cooked.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Serve with nice Italian bread or your favorite bread.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This is a delicious and easy way to cook up dinner.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>With Love,</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Catherine</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>xo</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/quick-and-easy-sausage-and-peppers-615435?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-31072230179090287372012-02-25T21:18:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:41:05.955-08:00The February Where Mother Nature Found Herself ConfusedWe've been following the steady progress of our first daffodil and crocus bulbs, so we didn't expect to find them nestled in the prettiest snow of the season:<div><br /></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MsqQJutbu9Y/T0nFdErxV8I/AAAAAAAAjHU/CclWbOF8qwg/s576/DSC09466.JPG" /> </div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first time I remember feeling joyous at a late February snowfall, but we've had so little this year, and this one is seriously beautiful:<span style="font-size: 100%; "> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-swBojbX8yBE/T0nGhU7mykI/AAAAAAAAjJA/jz3Z80x7E-o/s720/DSC09478.JPG" /> </div><div><br /></div><div>It should all melt by the beginning of the week, further cementing it's status as the best Chicago end-of-winter snow ever.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cecelia can't get enough of it either. We bought her this little shovel and this is her first time using it.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tN_KiAAvEx0/T0nFtK8kTPI/AAAAAAAAjHw/qsCtnzKachc/s576/DSC09469.JPG" /> </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NEdqwEHYDvI/T0nGQBWW9AI/AAAAAAAAjIk/l5FZ_QkkFPQ/s576/DSC09475.JPG" /> </div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-61948845063245453192012-02-25T09:23:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.786-08:00Lemon Chicken and Zucchini Parmesan Sandwich!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0xCF22JEQhY/T0kY_PCcE8I/AAAAAAAACro/MgkUlMzP2z4/s1600/DSCF2516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0xCF22JEQhY/T0kY_PCcE8I/AAAAAAAACro/MgkUlMzP2z4/s640/DSCF2516.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3 lbs. boneless chicken breast – sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup of your favorite shredded cheese </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Your favorite sandwich rolls</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Marinade for the Chicken:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>7 cloves garlic – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 bunch of Italian parsley – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Juice of 2 lemons</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ tsp. salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ tsp. black pepper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Drizzle of olive oil</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For the Zucchini:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 zucchini’s – sliced lengthwise</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ tsp. dried oregano</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of black pepper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Drizzle of olive oil </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For the Sauce:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>10 fresh plum tomatoes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>8 cloves of garlic</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of dried oregano</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of black pepper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Combine all of the ingredients for the chicken marinade. Place the chicken slices in the marinade and refrigerate for at least half and hour or longer.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Drizzle olive oil on the sliced zucchini and add the spices. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In a food processor place the tomatoes along with the garlic and seasonings. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a sauce pot with a drizzle of olive oil and add the processed tomatoes and garlic. Add the seasonings to taste. Simmer while sautéing the chicken and zucchini.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden on one side and flip to continue sautéing on the other side.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>When finished sautéing the chicken, sauté the zucchini and set aside.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Build your sandwich with the chicken, zucchini, shredded cheese and fresh tomatoes sauce.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This is delicious and perfect for lunch or dinner.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/lemon-chicken-and-zucchini-parmesan-sandwich-615222?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-52241687531761412192012-02-22T16:56:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:46.889-08:00Crepes Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Apples!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ne2dAami_n0/T0WOsNQO3KI/AAAAAAAACrg/f0PaXJAHFUQ/s1600/DSCF2474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ne2dAami_n0/T0WOsNQO3KI/AAAAAAAACrg/f0PaXJAHFUQ/s640/DSCF2474.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For the Crepes:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¾ cup all purpose flour – sifted</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Resift with:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tsp. baking powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 tablespoons powdered sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add and beat:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2/3 cups milk</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/3 cup water</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ tsp vanilla</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Make a well in the sifted ingredients. Pour in the liquid ingredients. Combine them with a few swift strokes. If the batter is too thick add a little more milk until it falls nicely from the ladle.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For the Stuffing:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>9 oz. box of frozen chopped spinach</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 large apples – peeled and sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5 cloves of garlic – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon of brown sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of red pepper flakes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 oz. feta cheese</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup of walnuts</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Olive oil</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For the Sauce:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup of grape tomatoes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 healthy handful of Italian parsley</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 cloves of garlic </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tsp. of capers plus a tablespoon of caper juice</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prepare the batter for the crepes and place in the refrigerator.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Place the frozen chopped spinach in it to thaw and sauté. When thawed add the garlic to sauté with the spinach.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>When the garlic is fragrant add the sliced apples, brown sugar and red pepper flakes and continue to sauté.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place the ingredients for the sauce in the food processor and give a few good chops.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Drizzle a little olive oil in a small frying pan and sauté these ingredients, while preparing the rest of the meal.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place in the food processor the walnuts and feta cheese and process until smooth.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Combine the feta cheese and walnuts with the apples and spinach.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Preparing the Crepes:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add a small drizzle of olive oil. Add a small quantity of batter. Tip the pan and let the batter spread over the bottom. Cook the pancake over moderate heat. When it is brown underneath, reverse it and brown the other side. Use a few drops of oil for each pancake.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Beginning at the edge of the crepe, place a tablespoon of stuffing and roll.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Top with a little of the sauce and serve.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>These crepes are unique and delicious.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b><br /><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/crepes-stuffed-with-spinach-feta-and-apples-614966?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-57551821387119972152012-02-22T11:07:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:41:05.987-08:00The un-Office<span><span style="font-size: 100%;">Warning: the following photos are not pretty.</span></span><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">I saw this <a href="http://www.whitehouseblackshutters.com/2012/02/help-me-with-40-bags-in-40-days-this-wednesday.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+whitehouseblackshutters+%28white+house%2C+black+shutters%29">post</a> today, about creating an office space when you have no office, and I wanted to share what works for me!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">I have a computer desk in our basement with a small filing drawer where we keep all of our important papers. We also have a filing crate with less important files tucked away in a basement closet (things like laundry machine manuals are in there). This works in general, but I often found myself needing things like tape or stamps while I was in the kitchen, and paper piles would quickly accumulate until I had the chance to file them<span style="font-size: 100%; ">.</span><span style="font-size: 100%; "> </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">I came up with the following system which has been working for me for awhile. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s9kc-amzTcw/T0U8pAjz_qI/AAAAAAAAi-I/7M9CB4V7nNg/s601/IMG_20120222_130555.jpg" /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">It takes up one shelf in my pantry and consists of some stacking trays, a paper recycling box, a box of greeting cards, and three re-purposed baby wipes containers.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">The stacking trays contain: </div><div><ul style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">office tools - scissors, packing tape, ruler, pencil sharpener, stapler, tape </span></li><li>mailers</li><li>my laptop and notebook - the cord is plugged in behind the couch so I can use then when I need to</li><li>paper for lists, notes, and emergency coloring pages</li><li>the to-be-filed pile </li></ul><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">To the right, I have a box of greeting cards as well as baby wipes containers that keep the following at hand:</div><div><ul><li><span>mailing supplies (stamps, address labels, envelopes)</span></li><li><span>paper clips, pushpins, and rubber bands</span></li><li><span>child-proofing supplies</span></li><li><span>sewing essentials</span></li></ul></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Any papers that I need to reference, need at hand, or have to act upon live on my super-elaborate wall board.</div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-45UmCvkY0iI/T0U8zPF4AFI/AAAAAAAAi-Y/GAv4jHO8DRo/s601/IMG_20120222_130634.jpg" /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><div>(Pardon me, I obviously need to bring the paper recycling in! Our church has one of those paper recycling fundraiser dumpsters.)</div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Yup. Those are just papers taped to the door. I know it's ugly, but this actually works for me. I don't like the clutter, so it encourages me to act on the items I need to. I have to see every single paper every time I open this door (which is often) so it is harder to forget about things. I have a couple of envelopes there for smaller things.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Oh yes, I also have a cup of pens. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">This system really only works because we have eliminated as much paper as possible. We do not receive paper bills or statements. We do not get the newspaper and junk mail gets put in the recycling bin right away. If I find a piece of paper that I'd like to be able to reference later on but don't want it hanging around, I will sometimes snap a photo with my smartphone and store it in an online album or in Google docs.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%; "><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%; ">The majority of papers that land in the to-be-filed box are photos, tax documents and receipts (for home based business expenses), and to-sweet-to-throw-away craft projects. </span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">I have a photo box at my desk in the basement to collect the overflow of photos. I'll go through those someday, but for the time being the box is small and pretty so it works. </span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Tax documents, medical records, etc get filed in the little filing drawer at my desk. Craft projects get photographed and thrown away or photographed and put away into Cecelia's treasure box. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%; "><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Another system in the house that helps with small-item/paper build-up is the large outbox in our <a href="http://homewithcatherine.blogspot.com/2011/07/mudroom-closet.html">mudroom</a> closet. I'm able to drop a lot of things in there (store returns, borrowed books, gifts) and then grab them when we head out!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Since everything is on display, and it's a very tight space, things in here are pared down by necessity. I have everything I need, and nothing I don't!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-90056009582609735362012-02-21T08:09:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:47.002-08:00Escarole with Spaghetti!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0CHRWs5M884/T0PBmsVAPXI/AAAAAAAACrY/Mt6c7uDlg1Y/s1600/DSCF2428-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0CHRWs5M884/T0PBmsVAPXI/AAAAAAAACrY/Mt6c7uDlg1Y/s640/DSCF2428-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 head of escarole – cleaned and ripped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>7 cloves of garlic – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Croutons </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of red pepper flakes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of black pepper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Grated Romano cheese</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Olive oil</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and add the garlic to sauté. When the garlic is fragrant add the escarole.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prepare the spaghetti as directed. Add a ½ cup of the spaghetti water to the escarole.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Season the escarole to taste with the salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Drain the spaghetti and add to the escarole. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the spaghetti and escarole. Add the croutons and freshly grated Romano cheese.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This is a simple and delicious dish.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/escarole-with-spaghetti-614703?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-63112722652207775262012-02-20T10:13:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:47.020-08:00Pear & Prune Pie<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>There is something timeless about pie. Maybe it is the soft, flaky crust or the naturally sweet fruit...or perhaps it is the aromatic scent that fills the house while crisping in the oven! Fruit pie never goes out of style and it’s a dessert that is always in season.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With that said, enjoy this classic recipe from James Beard’s American Cookery.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine & Tammy</i></b><br /><b><i>xo</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qKg30LGjUN4/T0KJ9f1Ec5I/AAAAAAAAACM/OmfFp6hCpQI/s1600/DSCF2424.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="479" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711278967068324754" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qKg30LGjUN4/T0KJ9f1Ec5I/AAAAAAAAACM/OmfFp6hCpQI/s640/DSCF2424.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pear & Prune Pie</b><br /><b>(Adapted from James Beard's American Cookery)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prep Time: 15 minutes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes – overnight</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cook Time 30-40 minutes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For pie crust you will need:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1½ cups AP flour, sifted</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¾ teaspoon salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup shortening</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/3 cup butter</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3 tablespoons butter</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For pear & prune filling you will need:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 cups peeled and sliced pears </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup chopped dried pitted prunes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup unsalted butter</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1¼ cups brown sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¾ cup AP flour</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dash of cinnamon</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup of whipping cream</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FOR THE PIE CRUST process all ingredients for the shell in a food processor, until a soft, fine dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling out and fitting into a 9-inch pie plate.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FOR PEAR & PRUNE FILLING mix pears, prunes and grated ginger in a bowl. Set aside.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. The mixture may be very smooth.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pour the fruit into the unbaked pie shell. Take the butter and sugar mixture and scatter pieces over the fruit. Bake pie for 30-40 minutes or until the topping is crusty and the fruit is tender. Transfer to a cooling rack.</b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In a bowl, whip cream and sugar. Serve with pie and enjoy!!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/pear-prune-pie-614554?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-438836846930085752012-02-19T07:02:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:47.040-08:00The “Sloppy” Sandwich!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BDHKG4TXDD8/T0FGQjOoRvI/AAAAAAAACrQ/UssT53wnTIc/s1600/DSCF2401-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BDHKG4TXDD8/T0FGQjOoRvI/AAAAAAAACrQ/UssT53wnTIc/s640/DSCF2401-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 lbs. ground beef</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 large onion – sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6 cloves of garlic – chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 large jalapeño – chopped with seeds</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 pints grape tomatoes </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 bunch Italian parsley </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dashes of salt </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pepper</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Paprika</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chili powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Curry powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Garlic powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup ketchup</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3 tablespoons vinegar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 tablespoons soy sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Olive oil</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Your favorite bread</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Your favorite grated cheese</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a large sauce pan and place the ground beef in it to sauté. When the meat is done drain any excess fat and set the meat aside.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and place the sliced onion, jalapeño, and garlic and sauté until the onion is slightly golden.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In a food processor combine the tomatoes and Italian parsley and give a few good chops. Add this to the onion, garlic and jalapeño. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In a small bowl combine the ketchup, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and vinegar and mix. Add this to the pan. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the cooked ground beef and all of the spices to taste.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Let this simmer on low for about 20-25 minutes.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat the bread of your choice and top with the meat sauce. Top this with your favorite cheese if you like.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This is a fun meal served with a beautiful side salad.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/the-sloppy-sandwich-614402?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-34263426429157137902012-02-17T17:40:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:47.145-08:00Spinach, Rice and Feta Cheese Burgers!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sCwTuYCLztM/Tz8BZyr0hII/AAAAAAAACq4/dzjWBYph9DU/s1600/DSCF2381-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sCwTuYCLztM/Tz8BZyr0hII/AAAAAAAACq4/dzjWBYph9DU/s640/DSCF2381-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b></b><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><b>1 cup cooked rice</b></div><b> </b><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><b>1 onion – chopped</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>1 cup crumbled feta cheese</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>9 oz. Frozen Creamed Spinach</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>¾ cup Italian style breadcrumbs</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>5 cloves garlic – chopped</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>3 eggs (one for an egg wash)</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>½ cup flour</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Olive oil</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Vegetable oil</b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Place the chopped onion and garlic in the pan to sauté. When the onion softens add the creamed spinach to thaw.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In a large bowl combine two of the eggs, bread crumbs, crumbled feta cheese and the cooked rice. Mix these ingredients together. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add the sautéed spinach, onion and garlic to the bowl.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place the flour in a shallow bowl and the egg plus a splash of water in another shallow bowl.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Form the spinach and rice mixture into patties. Coat the patty dipping first in the flour and then the egg wash and back in the flour.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat a frying pan with about one inch of vegetable oil for frying the patties.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Carefully place the patties in the hot oil. When the patties are a beautiful golden color on one side, carefully turn them.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>These patties make a great veggie burger or just perfect on a plate with a nice salad.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b><br /><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/spinach-rice-and-feta-cheese-burgers-614289?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133316267164887735.post-31074185246168603652012-02-15T09:26:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:38:47.248-08:00Chocolate Pretzel Cookies!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OV4I9JL6MDw/TzvquGFDzCI/AAAAAAAACqs/l2eDVzt_k3c/s1600/DSCF2295-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OV4I9JL6MDw/TzvquGFDzCI/AAAAAAAACqs/l2eDVzt_k3c/s640/DSCF2295-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup all-purpose flour</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 oz. chocolate pudding mix</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ cup sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tsp. baking soda</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>¾ cup pretzels – crushed</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 tablespoons butter – softened</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 egg </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>½ tsp vanilla</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6 tablespoons Coca Cola</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Preheat Oven 350 degrees:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In a mix-master combine the pudding mix, flour, sugar, baking soda and crushed pretzels. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>With the speed on low add the egg, vanilla, softened butter and Coca Cola and continue to mix until the batter is well combined.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place on a greased baking pan or parchment paper by the teaspoon full.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bake 10 -12 minutes.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>These cookies are sweet treat with a cup of tea.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>With Love,</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Catherine </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>xo</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="430" src="http://cookeatshare.com/embed-recipe/chocolate-pretzel-cookies-613934?height=430&width=300" width="300"></iframe></div>modal kerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698602585089755007noreply@blogger.com