Cooking

National Smore’s Day!

August 10, 2011 By Anne 16 Comments

Did you know today is National Smore Day? Can you believe it? Really, I don’t make this stuff up. Every August 10th is Smore Day.

It would take an act of Congress to make it an official holiday…the kind where everyone gets a day off to stay home and make Smores. We all know Congress could never agree on this one, so for now it will remain an unofficial holiday, but it’s still a day that’s fun to celebrate!

So get thyself to a store and pick up some:

Honey Graham Crackers

Marshmallows

Hershey Chocolate Bars

You can make smore’s in a microwave. I did that early this morning in honor of smore day. Then of course I did a taste test and found that it’s just not the same as those marshmallows roasted over a campfire or a grill.

Rumor has it that Smore’s were invented by the Camp Fire Girls! Sorry Girl Scouts you don’t get the credit. I was once a Bluebird and a Camp Fire Girl so they get the credit for these.

Maybe plan a barbeque tonight, roast some chicken, veggies and then serve the Smore’s for dessert. Add a few strawberries to the plate and you’re sure to have family asking if they can have smore (sorry, I just couldn’t help myself).

Have a great day!

Anne

Almost forgot to tell you…for some reason when you leave a comment on my blog it’s no longer emailed to me. I’ve tried everything possible in Word Press and still no luck. So…I’ve been reading and responding to your comments directly on the blog until I get this figured out…

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Please pass the butter…

July 24, 2011 By Anne 28 Comments

I’m in love with this vegetable…just look at it! Isn’t it beautiful?

To think that something high in potassium, calcium and iron can also be this beautiful!

My husband learned a great trick for cooking these pretties on his fishing trip. The Canadian chef they met cuts them in half before cooking.

It cuts the cooking time to about 20 minutes and the end result is a beautiful vegetable ready for the table…

Yummm, please pass the butter (or do you prefer mayonnaise?)

Another little trick the chef used was to pan fry the artichokes (cut side down) in a bit of olive oil before serving.

My husband loves them this way but I prefer dipping the leaves in a ramekin of melted butter.

Bitsy LOVES a bite or two of artichoke heart dipped in butter. Chelsea doesn’t care for them. Mooch sides with Chelsea on this one.

Hugs,

Anne

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Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?

December 27, 2010 By Anne 12 Comments

Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? Mooch did! She got a pink catnip mouse and became a wild beast on Christmas Eve. It took her less than 1/2 hour to tear off the tail and pull out the stuffing. Catnip all over the floor and, after she was done rolling in it, all over the house!

If you judge a good Christmas by the amount of laughter in the house, this year was a great one! My granddaughters and I made red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for Christmas Eve dessert. I think there was more frosting on them than the cupcakes, but a lot of laughing and fun went on in the kitchen. They were yummy!

And now we’re down to the last week of 2010! Many of you are finishing up quilts and some of you have sent me photos! I love seeing what you’ve done. Several weeks ago Brigette showed me a quilt on Moda Bake Shop designed by Stephanie Roman. When I saw the design I fell it love with it and when I realized it was designed by Stephanie I loved it even more! Not only is Stephanie sweet, she’s so talented!

Then one of my blog readers, Deborah Pruden, sent me a photo of a quilt she made using my fabric from Lily & Will. She used Stephanie’s pattern! Isn’t it a small world? Don’t you love her quilt?

And Snowbound quilts are getting finished! All the way from Italy comes this beautiful version from Agatha!

And just look at these other photos she sent! You’ll know the one that captured my heart when you see it…

Thanks for sharing Deborah and Agatha! I love the quilts.

FYI, I’ve just added some patterns that are being discontinued at 50% off to my web site. If you see a pattern that you’ve been thinking about buying now is the time! 3 pages of patterns at 50% off.

And have you seen the Lily & Will II advance precuts I’ve added to my web site? I have a very LIMITED number, but if you love the yellow or aqua you can buy it now before it ships to the stores. You’ll find some Lily & Will II under “what’s new“!

Happy last Monday in 2010 everyone!

Anne

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Cath & Martha

November 21, 2010 By Anne 8 Comments

Cath & Martha: Two of my favorites and each one has something exciting happening right now!

I visited the Cath Kidston stores in England last year, and came home loaded with goodies. My extra suitcase was filled! Cath Kidston had just sold her stores for millions after starting her company in 1993! Amazing! They told me she plans on staying involved. I think it’s true because I just got the most fabulous catalog in the mail! Cath Kidston USA!

You can shop online at Cath Kidston USA or call toll free 1 -877-259-8559. And here’s the bonus news. Free shipping on orders $100 over until December 10th; Offer code USFP. Everything still ships from England so free shipping is a huge offer! If you like Cath Kidston like I do, be sure and sign up for their email newsletter when you visit the site.

Martha’s been busy too. If you own an iPad, she has 2 apps that are wonderful! There’s an iPad interactive magazine that you won’t believe! The front cover is a beautiful peony that opens right before your eyes and inside you’ll find, well just click here and you can read about it and see it in action! Wait for it to load and then watch the video!

And the cookie app! It’s a cookie cookbook need I say more? Scroll though hundreds of beautiful pictures, tap on the cookie you want and up pops the recipe! Add it to your shopping list too! See for yourself by clicking here and then clicking on the video! We’ll be having fun this year with this app on my iPad. My grand-daughters will love it!

If you’re thinking of an iPad and aren’t sure, just ask me! I never thought I’d use one as much as I do. It just so much fun and now it’s really a “good thing”!