tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83032167620549505792024-03-13T10:05:03.239-07:00Elisabeth JeanRamblings about my various craftings...Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659475503140848717noreply@blogger.comBlogger466125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303216762054950579.post-86085728039126010862018-06-14T21:37:00.001-07:002018-06-14T21:37:18.062-07:00A Crafty Interruption...<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>I realize I was in the middle of telling you the story about our May parties, but I'm going to show you a quick couple of #Silhouettemakes that I was able to squeeze in:<br/>
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First up are the arrow signs my dad & I cut out of scrap wood. (These were for routing the grad party traffic to the back yard...)<br/>
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My parents' anniversary was a few days later, so I made this for their entryway:<br/>
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While visiting the shop a couple weeks ago, I saw that Bob had acquired a bunch of skeleton keys.<br/>
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I knew my anniversary card for Keith was going to need to utilize one of those! So the next time I worked, I had to buy one...<br/>
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(...of course, the back says some mushy nonsense about the key to my heart & all that jazz...)<br/>
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Nothing gives me more joy than making our 18-year-old squirm by utilizing (proper context, too...) the words "woke" & "lit". He rolls his eyes & says, "Mom, just stop."<br/>
So you know he loved this shirt I made for my daddy's Father's Day gift:<br/>
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Even after I added this important part, he just shook his head & walked away...<br/>
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(<i> I was never good at mathing... I'm a little better at calendaring -- so I <b>DO</b> know that today is not March 14<sup>th</sup> </i>)<br />
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Fortunately I was able to get to my mom's to use her mighty Cuisinart for the pie crusts.<br />
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(Just look at the difference between his & Costco's!)<br />
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I also figured since she'd been baking her way to Daddy's heart for some 60 years now; I'd nab her secret family recipe for his favorite pecan pie.<br />
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...turns out the secret recipe belongs to the Betty Crocker family! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">posted from </span><a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.przemelek.android.blogger" style="font-size: xx-small;">Bloggeroid</a></div>
Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659475503140848717noreply@blogger.com0(0.0 0.0)0 0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303216762054950579.post-13579546080331144282018-05-11T09:20:00.001-07:002018-05-11T09:20:32.798-07:00DÉJÀ kinda VIEW<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Oh, dear little blog, don't go into shock as I've not connected with you since November... Just get ready for a flood of posts to make up for it!<br/>
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Here we are prepping for another graduation party. OUR VERY LAST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION!<br/>
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This time, however, our "dipped Oreos•" will not be covered in ghastly-sweet candy melts!<br/>
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The executive decision was made to use plain ol' dark chocolate instead...<br/>
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(Now to find room in the fridge to store these bad boys for a couple weeks!)<br/><p style='font-size: xx-small' align='right'>posted from <a href='https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.przemelek.android.blogger'>Bloggeroid</a></p></div>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659475503140848717noreply@blogger.com0(0.0 0.0)0 0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303216762054950579.post-48269059475168663102017-11-09T05:00:00.000-07:002017-11-09T07:38:57.217-07:00Bacon Cheddar Chowder & Butternut Browned Butter Biscuits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ever since <a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/" target="_blank">Nichole</a> announced November's <a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/p/improv-cooking-challenge.html" target="_blank">Improv Cooking Challenge</a> pairing was to be </span><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">WINTER SQUASH & BACON</span><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I'd been collecting butternut bacon soup ideas... All through our "fall weather" of 100+° I thought it sounded like an Autumn-appropriate comfort meal. But the idea didn't jive with all the fellas. (I probably coulda snuck it on the table & they'd politely eat it.)</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My next plan was to make rolls (they'll eat almost anything with yeast dough wrapped around it) but I remembered I wanted to make a chowder to show off my Portuguese tureen that I never get to use because <strike>I'm lazy</strike> we not fancy and usually serve soup out of the slow-cooker or from the pot on the stove.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">But... because the hubster ended his work day an hour and a half across town, & the middle fella had a drum lesson after classes, we ended up dishing our soup out of the crocker & snatching the biscuits off the hot baking sheet. {{<i>heavy sigh</i>}}</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love that </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">my slow-cooker made </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">the chowder while I was fussing about with other concerns of the day. And while I'd planned on creating a biscuit with almond flour, I decided to just adapt Bob's recipe on the bag of </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">his <span style="font-size: 11pt;">Red Mill® Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour</span></span><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. <i>Best decision, ever!</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I roasted the butternut halves with a bit of bacon drippings brushed over the cut surfaces... Oh, my!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">½ c. butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2½ c. Bob’s Red Mill® Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 T. grass-fed gelatin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">½ t. sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2½ t. baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">½ t. baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 c. diced roasted butternut</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">¾ c. buttermilk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Brown the butter over medium heat until it smells like caramel without the sweet.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Chill to firm.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In a large bowl whisk the dry ingredients.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Add chilled browned butter (cut into small pieces) and use pastry blender to disperse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Carefully stir in squash.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mix eggs and buttermilk. Pour over biscuit mix and gently stir to make dough.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Roll to 1” thickness between plastic wrap. Cut with 3” circle cutter and place on parchment.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Even the youngest fella returned to the crock for a second helping of soup! And my bread connoisseur asked for a repeat batch of the biscuits!</span><br />
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<!-- end InLinkz script --><br />Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659475503140848717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303216762054950579.post-8950639331651550592017-10-17T12:51:00.001-07:002017-10-23T19:14:08.492-07:00The Madness Which Comes Before Midnight<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(you can't tell he had it wadded up in his pack all day, right...)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The #MidnightMadness tradition at <a href="https://www.gcu.edu/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">GCU</span></b> </a>gets bigger & better & wilder & crazier every year. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(These tickets were a precious commodity --<br />
many were turned away at the door!)</td></tr>
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(They start planning the event more than a year ahead!) <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2016/10/costumingagain.html" target="_blank">Last year</a> was our family's first glimpse of the impressive spectacle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My drummer's costume from a year ago was mostly thrift-store items with a little sewing/crafting added on. This year, however, we decided to complicate things by only having a <b>children</b>'s-sized costume pattern! We'll get to that after the videos:</span><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sY-eRvnG57c" width="560"></iframe><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This is <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>GCU</b></span>'s take on the whole evening. (Can you tell why they call it <b>MADNESS</b>?) There's a split-second glimpse of the drumline's show at about :31. I don't think my pirate got in the frame...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">And this is our view from the other side of the arena. What fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">But before all the fun, there was much hard labor in assembling the drummer's costume:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Duncan is an excellent snoopervisor...)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Drafting an enlarged vest wasn't near as difficult at getting those boot covers big enough to disguise size 14 marching shoes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I found these tools to be invaluable when sewing vinyl! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I used upholstery thread in the needle because I knew tugging these on & off would put a lot of tension on the stitches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I saved a little time by using the embroidery machine set-up to stitch all <b>17</b><span style="color: red;">!!!</span> buttonholes. I covered the buttons with yellow fabric and then brushed them with gold metallic craft paints. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The welted pockets are not something I'm going to try again anywhere in the near future!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The sash was split in sections & stitched to wide Velcro® so it was quicker to don than winding/unwinding yards of fabric. I used my Silhouette® to cut the gold antelope logos. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The belt I made from some leather yardage. I was going to embellish</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> a large buckle with the </span><b style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">'Lope</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">'s logo, but since the drummer was wearing his drum all night, it would've been a waste of time...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The grey pants came from a thrift shop and got 2 cans of paint sprayed into stripes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It was my plan to find stage make-up gold pirate teeth & to fill the drummer's fingers with rings. I got an emphatic "no" on the teeth & a "Mom, you know I won't be able to perform stick tricks with that junk on my hands, right?" I <b>did </b>talk him in to wearing a plastic gold (touched up with a little of my metalic paints) pirate earring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">What I was <b>not </b>expecting was his vision of a handful of shrunken skulls attached to a rubber knife. The skulls would have the logos from <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">GCU</span></b>'s seven division rivals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We found the plastic skulls at Michael's. A little bit of tan and cream paints gave a nice weathered touch... </span><br />
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</span>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659475503140848717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303216762054950579.post-65796032205283037822017-10-17T12:19:00.006-07:002017-10-17T12:19:57.176-07:00#vinylallthethings<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I've been such a "cut-up" lately...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I had been wanting to make a giant canvas for a long time. A little re-decorating of the front room plant shelf was my impetus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This is Psalm 100 on a 24" x 36" canvas from the HobLob.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My friends are relocating their antique shop to downtown Glendale and asked me to make a few signs.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I usually spend way more time designing than the cutter takes to cut the vinyl! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">And then my friend found stashed (& forgotten) stocking-stuffers from 2 years ago. I tried a little stretch vinyl on them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I also made the hubs a shirt he'd been asking for since the one he special ordered at a shop (who knew tall men need longer t-shirts?!?) has started to wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I've also got a few more projects in the planning/designing stage...</span><br />
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Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659475503140848717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303216762054950579.post-20586371203466679622017-10-12T05:00:00.000-07:002017-10-12T05:00:04.950-07:00Snickerdoodle Scones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SUGAR & SPICE is the theme for October's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/improvcooking/" target="_blank">Improv Cooking Challenge</a>. (You can check out <a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/p/improv-cooking-challenge.html" target="_blank">Nichole's blog</a> for information if you'd like to participate...)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've been wanting to make scones with almond flour for some time now. And Snickerdoodle, to me, is the epitome of sugar/spice flavor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Blend all dry ingredients in
a large bowl. Cut in the butter. Beat the eggs with the yogurt and stir into
the flour mixture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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paper. Chill 10 minutes then slice into 8 wedges. Place in freezer for an hour.
Carefully roll wedges in cinnamon sugar mixture & return to parchment with
about an inch between each scone. Chill until ready to bake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for 30 minutes or until done. Let cool then serve with fresh whipped cream and
cinnamon sugar leaves.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was very pleased with how these scones baked up. And I loved how the cream of tartar "tang" was noticeably present in the flavor.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I made the whipped cream without vanilla so that the goodness which is cinnamon & sugar could shine through. mmmmmmmmm!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The cinnamon leaves were a last-minute decision, but I love the little texture they added to the whipped cream. You could also cut them tiny into little chips to sprinkle over the scone & cream.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My method of scone consumption consists of breaking off a chunk of the lovely biscuit and slathering it with a dollop of whipped cream...</span><br />
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When your friend asks if you want a bunch of apples; you say, "Yes."<br />
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When the apples ask for a nice, warm place with cinnamon sticks, fresh-grated nutmeg & a dash of cloves; you say, "But of course!"<br />
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When the apples have gotten all cozy and made a trip through the blender; they'll want you to help them into a jar...<br />
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When breakfast calls for no carbs; you make cream cheese waffles.<br />
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But when breakfast says, "How 'bout a <i>tiny</i> bit of sweet?"<br />
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You say, "I thought you'd never ask!"<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Because it's been a few years since I'd made an </span><a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2014/11/hey-mom-i-signed-up-to-bring.html" style="color: #38761d;" target="_blank">apfel kuchen</a><span style="color: #38761d;"> for my German-loving sons, I thought perhaps something like that would be the perfect recipe to highlight September's #<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/improvcooking/" target="_blank">ImprovCookingChallenge</a> ingredients </span><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">APPLES</span></span><span style="color: #38761d;"> & </span><span style="background-color: #bf9000;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">HONEY</span></span><span style="color: #38761d;">. (The <a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/p/improv-cooking-challenge.html" target="_blank">Improv Cooking Challenge</a> is a once-a-month blogger recipe challenge lead by Nichole from <a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/" target="_blank">Cookaholic Wife</a>. You are welcome to join us for the monthly linky party...)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">While googling <b>honey + apfelkuchen</b> I came across "<a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/09/sunken-apple-and-honey-cake/" target="_blank">sunken apple and honey cake</a>" by Smitten Kitchen. I thought it looked beautiful and would be easy to adapt to an almond flour recipe to keep it gluten free.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">(The hot-pepper glaze was just a happy little afterthought!) </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Also, I will suggest that having a filling (many cooks serve plain with jam or syrup on the side) makes these more difficult to turn properly. Other than that, these little guys are fun to make & eat.</span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Let's start with the glaze: Boozed + Infused is where I found the recipe for the </span><span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="https://boozedandinfused.com/2014/01/28/habanero-honey-whiskey-recipe/" target="_blank">Habañero Honey Whisky</a></span><span style="color: #b45f06;">. It was quite simple to make. </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 c. honey</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cinnamon stick</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">zest from 1 small lemon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1.5 oz. water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 c. whisky</span></li>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This glaze was amazing! It totally elevated those peach-filled pastries.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Now for that </span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">æbleskiver recipe -- the first batch I made with coconut flour, and they weren't bad; we just prefered the ones made from almond flour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Heat (maybe a half teaspoon in each cup) oil in æbleskiver pan over medium heat. Drop about a tablespoon of batter into each cup, top with around a teaspoon of the peaches, then top with another teaspoon of batter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cook until bubbles form around the edges, then turn the batter a quarter turn with a chopstick. The wet batter should slide down into the cup while the browned portion rolls upward. Repeat process until the pastries are browned all around. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Now you don't <b>HAVE</b></span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> </b>to enjoy your </span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">æbleskiver with a bottle of iced coffee, but I highly recommend it!</span><br />
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Messy desk?<br/>
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No problem!<br/>
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Didn't dust the piano?<br/>
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Who cares!?!<br/>
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Extra work space looking cluttered & guests are stopping by?<br/>
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This tool even works on thus morning's dishes & algae-fied aquariums!<br/>
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Get your husband to build this time-saving invention today!<br/>
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This story actually begins in 2006 with the death of our friend who was a fighter pilot. (You can read about his widow's & their 5 kids' story in <a href="https://www.theanchorofhope.com/" target="_blank">this incredible book</a>.)<br />
<a href="https://www.foldsofhonor.org/" target="_blank">Folds of Honor</a> is an organization that steps in to help families of our military who have paid the ultimate price for our country. It has been exciting the past few years to watch the breadth of FOH's fundraising grow. At first it was golf tournaments, soon QT was involved and now there are many major donors giving to honor the sacrifices made for our blessed nation.<br />
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So when Budweiser advertised their tribute, we had to buy a carton (even though we don't like beer...)<br />
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Perhaps you've seen this ad:<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Muddle </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">blueberries </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">in cocktail shaker. Add ice and remaining ingredients but the beer and shake well. Strain into an iced highball glass and top it off with beer.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While I do love me some balsamic vinegar on my <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2015/08/grilled-eggplant-caprese.html" target="_blank">caprese</a>, I'd never thought to use it in any but savory dishes. When July's #<a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/p/improv-cooking-challenge.html" target="_blank">ImprovCookingChallenge</a> ingredient list popped up, I figured I'd pass on this month's entry -- </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Berries & Balsamic</span><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> -- <b>yuk</b>!</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So I googled berries & balsamic - who knew it was a "thing"?! I figured I'd better try it, just in case the fellas might like it.</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I used a mix of blueberries & raspberries. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The filling wasn't quite as bright-colored as I'd hoped, but it sure tasted <b>killer</b>! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Turns out, balsamic vinegar enhances berry flavors!</span><br />
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The crust was super flake-y and could not contain <b>all </b>the goodness that was the balsamic kissed berries! </span><br />
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<li>12 oz. blueberries</li>
<li>12 oz. raspberries</li>
<li>2 T. balsamic vinegar</li>
<li>1/2 c. sugar</li>
<li>1/4 c. cornstarch</li>
<li>1/4 c. honey</li>
<li>1 T. fresh lime juice</li>
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June was jam-packed, as usual...<br />
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From the time of my MIL's birthday on the 2nd until my birthday 3 weeks later, we kept busy crafting & baking & celebrating. (3 birthdays, 2 anniversaries & Father's Day...)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(lil' somethin' for my man to carry around -- I ordered it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/firedupladieshammer" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
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(we might or might not've eaten our way across town during our anniversary weekend...)<br />
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This month I have learned much about the beauty of the broken. (semi-referencing a <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2017/06/strawberry-jalapeno-cornmeal-cream-puffs.html" target="_blank">dessert recipe</a> from last week...) At times, this loveliness is seen when the item is mended. But quite often, the damaged object has an exquisiteness that would never have been realized except for its perceived imperfection.<br />
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This story, however, is not about the shattered & repaired, but about replacement & making better. (This is also a story, unfortunately, about how long it takes me to figure something out... ☹)<br />
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In January a teeny, tiny boy was born. He was too small, at 2.5 pounds, and too immature to cope with our world, so he had to live in the NICU for some days.<br />
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We all rejoiced when he graduated & got to come home to live in the wonderful Peter Pan-themed nursery his parents lovingly decorated for him.<br />
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I had started a nightlight project for Benjamin when I found out how his mama was designing his bedroom. I got a shadow box from the HobLob and fastened in some battery-operated mini lights. I was planning on cutting the lyrics to "The Second Star to the Right" (from the original Disney animated movie "Peter Pan") on black cardstock with a stencil-type font; then I would just affix the paper to the glass -- boom -- done.<br />
<b>Of course that's not what transpired!</b> I believe I ran that scenario 4 times, changing my blade & mat a couple times in the process. (...and I was way too frustrated to take photos I knew I'd be way too embarrassed to post!!!!!)<br />
I knew even with the best transfer tape I would struggle applying that large of a piece of vinyl with that many tiny letters cut out. Any wrinkles would ruin the nightlight's appearance. So I decided since HTV comes on its own transfer sheet, that would be my best bet.<br />
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AND IT WORKED! ☺<br />
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I wanted to adhere it to the back side of the glass. I thought I would be smart & save time so decided not to take the cover off the shadow box to press the HTV. Not my most brilliant move. Even with a stack of towels to firmly support the glass, I couldn't get a good press.<br />
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My goose was cooked as I was trying to heat that final bubble when I heard a tiny "pop" & "crackle"...<br />
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Needless to say, words were said & tears were shed.<br />
I put the project aside for awhile. ☹<br />
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When I was ready, I went to the hardware store to have a piece of glass cut to fit the frame. (Long story short, guy wasn't exact with his measurements & I had to use the dremel on the frame to get it to seat correctly...)<br />
Meantime I'd picked up some <b>black glitter</b> htv... changed the font and it cut like butter! <br />
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Did my penance with a few hours of weeding. <br />
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Held my breath and pressed it to the glass. HALLELUJAH! We didn't crack! <br />
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I also held my breath fastening to glass back into the frame. <br />
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...and decided to change the light string.<br />
So happy I got it delivered without any more mishaps!<br />
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This morning we were blessed to witness Big Ben's baby dedication at church... <span style="color: red;">♥</span><br />
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<br />Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659475503140848717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303216762054950579.post-70230184490694267412017-06-08T13:25:00.001-07:002017-06-08T13:33:48.761-07:00Strawberry Jalapeño Cornmeal Cream Puffs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, along with the <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2017/06/jalapeno-cheese-pretzel-dogs.html" target="_blank">Pretzel Dogs</a>, I wished to use the </span></span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">jalapeño & cheese</span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> #<a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/p/improv-cooking-challenge.html" target="_blank">ImprovCookingChallenge</a> ingredients in a dessert. The past few weeks I've seen quite a few recipes featuring strawberries with cornmeal -- shortcakes, muffins, waffles... I wanted to make something gluten free, of course, but desired it a little "fancier" than cornbread. I looked for cornmeal <span style="background-color: white;">pâte à choux</span>, but consensus seemed to deem that ingredient as too heavy for puffs. I decided to use my successful <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2016/12/yiaourti-me-meli-filled-profiteroles-gf.html" target="_blank">gf profiteroles recipe</a> from December and just sub in a little cornmeal. <b>IT WORKED</b>! <b>THEY PUFFED</b>!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> The texture was what I wanted. Plus, they tasted of cornmeal!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">After the last egg, beat the dough a couple minutes until it holds a peak.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Scoop about a 2 tablespoon-size portion of batter onto the prepared baking sheets for each puff</span><span style="background-color: white;">. (Allow space for the puffs to expand.) This made 12 puffs for me. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°. Bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until the dough has risen and the pastries are a medium golden brown. (They should sound hollow if you tap them…) Remove the pastries from the oven, make a small slit in the top of each, and return them to the oven for another 5 minutes, to allow the steam to escape.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Transfer the puffs to a rack to cool.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Split each one in half & fill</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> the bottom </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">with a scoop of the jalapeño strawberry </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">mixture then replace the tops. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">It actually evolved from what I'd planned, but happened to turn out ever so much better than I thought it would.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">First of all I candied fresh jalapeño slices in a </span></span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">piloncillo syrup.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I had found an interesting recipe for </span><a href="http://www.spain-recipes.com/strawberry-flan.html" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">strawberry flan</a><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> from Spain that I adapted for my filling. But here's what I did instead:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. hulled fresh strawberries</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 piloncillo cone, chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 c. half-and-half</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">4 oz. caramel sirup (see <u style="font-family: Times, serif;">Joy of Cooking</u><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;"> pic)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">6 Eggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">8 oz. cream cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">finely chopped candied jalapeños, to taste</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 T. tequila</span></li>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Add first 5 ingredients to blender & chop until smooth. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Pour into sauce pan & cook on medium to 180° (as if you were cooking a custard, so stir frequently...) Cover & chill.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Beat cream cheese & candied jalapeños until creamy. Add a shot of tequila & beat some more. Combine chilled strawberry mixture & beat again. Pour into freezer-safe container & freeze until firm. Scoop & enjoy!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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(Enjoy responsibly! BTW - you don't <b>have</b> to add the tequila, but it just makes the flavor soooooooo much better.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is in honor of this deep love that I chose to use our June #<a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/p/improv-cooking-challenge.html" target="_blank">ImprovCookingChallenge</a> ingredients of jalapeños & cheese in pretzel dogs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For this recipe you'll need a package of hot dogs,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">a tool to hollow out the dogs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">(we found the last one worked the best)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">a couple chopped</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> jalapeños (I removed seeds - you do what you want with them)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">a little shredded cheddar and some Greek yogurt to bind enough to stuff...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And of course, the actual recipe...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Then stand back & watch these dogs be devoured!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A couple of the fellas dipped into their favorite salsa, but most chowed down as is!</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Make sure you stop by here for my </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2017/06/strawberry-jalapeno-cornmeal-cream-puffs.html" target="_blank">jalapeños & cheese <b>dessert</b></a></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You can also see more </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">jalapeños & cheese recipes from my friends if you follow these links:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last week was teacher appreciation at my son's school. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I made these</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> ('cause in case you don't remember, there's a moratorium on sending in home-baked treats...)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now, there was a teacher who'd moved away in the middle </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> & band the past 5.5 years; but the rest of our family loved him & his <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RockyMountainCakes?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">tribe</a>, too. (A few years ago I made a quilt for his baby girl & blogged about it <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2014/08/baby-girl-pennant-quilt.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, baby girl now has a baby brother, & of course we had to make a quilt for him! Last fall I found out the nursery was to have a woodland theme, so I bought a set of </span><a href="https://www.bunnycup.com/embroidery/design/ForestAnimalsApplique" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">appliquéd</a><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> forest animals from Bunnycup Embroidery.</span><br />
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Then I heard the baby would be a "he" so I had to make sure my fabrics for the appliqués were boyish.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had plenty of help from <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-day-in-life-of.html" target="_blank">Duncan</a>, who has lots of experience with <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2016/04/quilt-cat.html" target="_blank">quilts</a>...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I quilted by using a double needle & "stitch-in-the-ditch" -- I like the way it turned out, for the most part.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Next big decision was what to bind with & my friend Cindy gave me the best advice, "Orange Minkee" she said.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">May can be a pretty crazy month for us... We had 3 birthdays to celebrate:</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">My bff turned <b>50</b> this year, so her husband planned a little "Seis de Mayo" shindig. (Last August they helped me surprise Mr. ElisabethJean for his 50</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">th</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">, and then in September was <b>Mr. BFF's</b> 50</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">th</span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">, so we're pretty good at this...) My job was to bring cheesecake. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">(I found the recipe</span> <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2017/02/brownie-bottom-chocolate-cheesecake/" style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;">)that was quite </span></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: large;">indulgent!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">It <i>was </i>beautiful until the last pass of the iron - the cover sheet I was using had static electricitied a scrap that was lingering nearby. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">And then I made a special onesie -- but that's a story for another day...</span>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659475503140848717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303216762054950579.post-80024625758735320802017-05-25T17:04:00.001-07:002017-05-25T17:04:51.317-07:00Gluten-free Pumpkin Waffles<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WF7rzzeRFP0/WSdxGdu3hTI/AAAAAAAALCA/6mCb-UPcfu48K-NN3wIlsEGM0s1kNRlLACHM/s2560/%255BUNSET%255D' onblur='try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}'><img border='0' src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WF7rzzeRFP0/WSdxGdu3hTI/AAAAAAAALCA/6mCb-UPcfu48K-NN3wIlsEGM0s1kNRlLACHM/s400/%255BUNSET%255D' style='display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;'/></a> So last weekend I made a batch of waffles to stick in the freezer to heat & eat on busy weekdays.<br/>
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My friend asked for the recipe -- so Chantel, this is for you:<br/>
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Sift together:<br/>
2 c. almond flour<br/>
1 c. arrowroot (or similar starch/flour)<br/>
1 t. baking powder<br/>
1/2 t. baking soda<br/>
1/2 t. Kosher salt<br/>
1 t. cinnamon<br/>
1/2 t. ginger<br/>
1/4 t. nutmeg<br/>
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Stir together:<br/>
1 c. buttermilk (I used whole milk soured with 1 t. vinegar)<br/>
1/2 c. pumpkin pureé<br/>
1/3 c. oil<br/>
4 eggs<br/>
1 t. vanilla<br/>
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Combine with dry ingredients only until there are no large lumps. Cook according to waffle maker manufacturer's instructions. <br/>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #660000;">I truly cannot take credit for this idea. You know how when kids start carrying-on at the table & stuff just begins to snowball? Such was the case here -- I simply asked my fellas what comes to mind for </span><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">cookies & cream</span></b><span style="color: #660000;">. One said "Irish Cream?" and then it was all <i>downhill </i>after that.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here we used another 35</span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> cookies</span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> for the base, plus maybe a half-dozen more broken up to fill in the holes... (I did melt a cup and a half of semi-sweet chocolate chips to spread over the cooling candy, but next time I'll just leave it with cookies & toffee.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I, however, was saying "Oh, oh, ohhhhhhhhhhh!"</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">for providing such a sweet ride for him to roll up with his date to prom.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(& thanks to his dad for being chauffeur!)</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">H looks handsome in everything, but his peeps had to have their input...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We started the evening with pictures. Mr. & Mrs. D & big sis come along. (When your baby asks another family's baby to prom, it becomes quite a family production...) </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">We'd previously scouted our location for picturesque-ness & sunlight that time of day, </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">but did <u>not</u> expect like <b>400 OTHER PROM-GOERS FROM ALL OVER TOWN</b> to be there as well. I think this made H & P.D. slightly nervous (he was a trifle stiff in some photos) and kind of cramped our style & time allotment.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The lovely corsage from <a href="http://glendaleflowers.net/" target="_blank">Glendale Flowers</a> was perfect for P.D.'s dress & accessories. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">and it turns out some of the <strike>crowd</strike> </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><strike>multitude</strike> <strike>throng</strike> <strike>horde</strike></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> <i>prompicturemob</i> were girls from their school.</span><div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">There were so many laughs! We enjoyed the time spent with the D family. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span> <span style="color: #783f04;">This mama doesn't "<i>do</i>" bananas. Used to -- but now, even their smell, ever since my first pregnancy, <b>creeps.me.out</b>. A couple of my fellas eat them, so I allow a banana or two in the house until it starts to become too yellow. Can't even have the peels in the compost bucket indoors -- straight out to the garden pile with it!</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">Imagine my chagrin upon learning Nichole deemed April's #<a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/p/improv-cooking-challenge.html" target="_blank">ImprovCookingChallenge</a> ingredients to be coconut & bananas! (Last time bananas happened, a couple years back, I didn't participate that month...)</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">Ah well! We're grown-ups! We'll add a little <i>alcohol </i>& make it work. Soooooooo... why don't we whip up a batch of these: </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #783f04;">Do you like almond butter? or cashew butter? or sun butter? I highly recommend coconut butter! I used </span><a href="http://www.bobsredmill.com/shredded-coconut.html" target="_blank">Bob's Red Mill Shredded Coconut</a><span style="color: #783f04;"> to make mine.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #783f04;">The resultant biscotti do not (thankfully) have a pronounced banana flavor. You could always add more banana liqueur to the cookie batter. ☺☺☺☺ The links below will take you to some more banana & coconut recipes:</span><br />
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First thing, nap on mom's bed before she can make it -- the sheets should still be warm & cozy...<br />
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Next, sit on the buffet & watch for bird friends. Jump at window, break some cobalt glass & knock over a few plants.</div>
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Rest up for next activity in one of mom's wreath projects...</div>
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Check to see if friends wish to play again.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I asked my fellas what we should fix for <span style="color: #38761d;">POTATO & CHIVES</span> month. I got one request for <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2014/03/wee-bit-o-irish-stirfry.html" target="_blank">Irish Stir-fry</a>, and one down on his knees begging that we make <a href="http://elisabethjeancustom.blogspot.com/2012/03/irish-nachos.html" target="_blank">Irish Nachos</a> again. ("MOM! Aren't chives just skinny green onions?!") When I tried explaining chives are what's in the dip for Claim Jumper's Loaded Skins®, I then had a request for loaded skins. THAT was when I decided to bake bread -- <i>loaded</i> bread. So, the Loaded Potato Scroll* was born.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We started with some baked, then mashed <a href="http://www.mountainking.com/" target="_blank">Butter Golds</a>. How I managed to save a cup from being devoured by the crew, I have no idea. But I <i>did </i>have to hide it in the fridge until I was ready to try the recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The chives proved to be the tougher part of this assignment -- I'd planted some in hopes I could have a little harvest in time for the recipe, but our little 90° heatwave proved my undoing. I had to resort to a grocery package... :( </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But the filling... oh the filling!!!!! You can never have too much bacon! This is what we used:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, GF flour idiosyncrasies make the rising a little ambiguous.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because it was such a lovely spring afternoon (in the shade!) we decided to make a little picnic & eat our loaded scrolls (<b>in the shade!</b>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(This recipe is gluten & processed sugar free. It will work using wheat flour, but </span><u style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b>please</b></u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> adapt the rising & baking times as appropriate.)</span><br />
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