Short Stuff is here for the weekend while Mommy is attending a conference. We made and frosted cupcakes this morning. What an adventure. Enthusiasm substituted for skill - for both of us!! - and they all turned out fabulous!! I picked up a can of color mist for cupcakes. We both have golden arms from practicing lightly, lightly. And one of us has a full tummy from "tasting just to be sure the decorations won't ruin the cupcakes". :-) Thank you for stopping by to share your skills, ideas and enthusiasm! Featured from last week: The Organized Dream -- How to Make Burlap Poinsettias The Scrap Shoppe -- Wood Slice Winter Garland Country Chic Cottage -- Make Your Own Christmas Gnome The Kittchen -- Healthy Thanksgiving Menu The Abbots at Home -- DIY Upholstered ... [Read More]
Butter Icing for 24 cupcakes
Fluffy butter icing for 24 cupcakes is not something I make often -- but when needed its invaluable. We love cake, whether layered, sheet, or cupcakes but they don't fly on our radar very often. The usual cake lasts way too long when the family is eating only 3 smallish pieces once a day. So when my niece put in a request for a couple dozen cupcakes as part of her agency's celebration of National Adoption Day, I was happy to oblige. I used a good cake mix but the frosting needed to be something special. Seven year old Short Stuff was here for the weekend and promptly volunteered to be the decorator. Keep in mind, my own experience with cake decorating was last "experienced" with this final decorating class and this frosting class from the same series of lessons. I knew I ... [Read More]
Busy Monday 341
Apologies for disappearing without warning last week! It was a surprise to me too! But moving 8 years of posts was a lot of data and involved a few kinks. We are glad it is done and all updated! Thanks for your patience! And thanks for coming by to leave a link!!!! I love all the brilliant ideas, projects and recipes y'all share each week! I'm repeating the Features that should have been seen last week, plus a couple for the few that were able to link later in the week. Too good to miss! They include Squirrel repellant, Nutter Butter acorns, avoiding panty lines, Thanksgiving printables and Christmas ornaments, Wreath DIY, two delicious apple recipes and a beautiful pumpkin tart, laundry room makeover featuring exposed brick wallpaper, a rustic drink holder for the patio, and ideas ... [Read More]
Cheesy Beef Stromboli
Hearty. Cheesy delicious. Filling finger food. Meal in a crust. You'll love Cheesy Beef Stromboli. Plus it is quick and easy! Just beef and cheese - no tomato sauce. Each sentence: one more word than the last. Now it is time to talk about the food! :-) Brown the beef and let it cool. Unless you brown the beef as you buy it and toss it in the freezer in 2 cup packages. (Highly recommended! Especially if you buy on sale!) If you are using beef from the freezer, thaw in the microwave. Add egg and cheese. Grab your favorite cookie sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray. Crack open a roll of refrigerated pizza dough and unroll it on the cookie sheet. Pat out until it touches the edges. Spread meat filling over the dough, leaving about 3/4 inch uncovered on all the ... [Read More]
Busy Monday 340
So sorry to be MIA for the last few days!! Switching to a new server after almost 8 years of posting was a lot of data and -- well - a learning process! But it's done and for the better. Thanks for your patience! I love all the brilliant ideas, projects and recipes y'all share each week! This week includes Squirrel repellant, Nutter Butter acorns, avoiding panty lines, Thanksgiving printables and Christmas ornaments, Wreath DIY, two delicious apple recipes and a beautiful pumpkin tart, laundry room makeover featuring exposed brick wallpaper, a rustic drink holder for the patio, and ideas on shopping sustainablity -- where else can you find such a wide range of fascinating topics?? Thanks for coming by to leave a link!!!! Featured from last week: She Saved - ... [Read More]
Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette Chicken Sandwich on Artisan Bread
Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette Marinated Chicken on a fabulous artisan bread takes the concept of chicken sandwich to new levels. Sooo good I made it twice in one week – and we aren’t big sandwich eaters!!! Use your favorite artisian bread – sourdough, multi-grain or any round bread that is crusty on the outside and soft in the middle. Ask the bakery to slice it for uniformity. When you seldom eat bread as we do – go for a really good one when you do put it on the menu! I chose an asiago cheese loaf that was excellent. We opted not to toast it, but a little denser bread, like the sourdough, would be wonderful buttered and tossed in a skillet until just barely golden. For one set of sandwiches I used provolone cheese and needed two slices to cover the big sandwiches. For the second ... [Read More]
