Ok, my friend Debbie showed me this site and they are awesome. I am learning all sorts of yummy new things! :)
I can't wait to try some of the roll recipes on there and then they just posted the Wingers sticky salad! :)
So right now I am trying to win the bosch mixer as well. Can I tell you how wonderful it would be to make my homemade roll dough in a mixer that could actually handle it?
I think I may have to bake everyday! :)
So, here is their link. Try it out and see what great things you find there! :)
http://www.dealstomeals.blogspot.com/
Monday, June 7, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Water girl
I don't know why I fight it. You know for years, Oprah has been pushing us to find our authentic selves. I think I know who that is, but now it is a matter of trying to get where I am now, to where my authentic self is. Let me explain
Ever since I can remember, we have had a boat (growing up) My parents started out with a small boat and progressively got bigger as the years pressed on. We had many family trips to Lake Powell and Flaming Gorge, not to mention Pineview and Willard Bay. I have just always loved being on the water. When I was in High School we moved to Massachusetts. We lived about half a mile from the ocean. It was the most peaceful place I had ever been. I loved sitting and listening to the surf crash up on the rocks, watching as the waves would roll in. Laying in the sun, the smell of the salt and seaweed. I was hooked instantly. And from that time forth, when ever I am near the ocean, it is like this whole new person emerges.
When we moved to Maine and went to the ocean it was an instantaneous love! My heart was so happy. I had found my way "home" again. It was a bit cruel in Maine to be 4 hours from the ocean though, just far enough away that it was a major deal to go to the ocean. But now we are in California and the ocean is only an hour away. Much more manageable. If I had my way, we would live right by the water, there may be a time and season for that, but for now, an hour away is ok.
Last Saturday we took Nick and Caitlyn to Half Moon Bay Beach. It was remarkable. I stepped onto the sand and took a deep, cleansing breath and filled myself with the scent of the salt water. Ah, home again. It was that instant love affair once more. Kris watched as my whole demeanor changed. I lit up like a kid on Christmas. I was "home" again.
I have posted these pictures on Facebook as well, but enjoy... Half Moon Bay Beach
Ever since I can remember, we have had a boat (growing up) My parents started out with a small boat and progressively got bigger as the years pressed on. We had many family trips to Lake Powell and Flaming Gorge, not to mention Pineview and Willard Bay. I have just always loved being on the water. When I was in High School we moved to Massachusetts. We lived about half a mile from the ocean. It was the most peaceful place I had ever been. I loved sitting and listening to the surf crash up on the rocks, watching as the waves would roll in. Laying in the sun, the smell of the salt and seaweed. I was hooked instantly. And from that time forth, when ever I am near the ocean, it is like this whole new person emerges.
When we moved to Maine and went to the ocean it was an instantaneous love! My heart was so happy. I had found my way "home" again. It was a bit cruel in Maine to be 4 hours from the ocean though, just far enough away that it was a major deal to go to the ocean. But now we are in California and the ocean is only an hour away. Much more manageable. If I had my way, we would live right by the water, there may be a time and season for that, but for now, an hour away is ok.
Last Saturday we took Nick and Caitlyn to Half Moon Bay Beach. It was remarkable. I stepped onto the sand and took a deep, cleansing breath and filled myself with the scent of the salt water. Ah, home again. It was that instant love affair once more. Kris watched as my whole demeanor changed. I lit up like a kid on Christmas. I was "home" again.
I have posted these pictures on Facebook as well, but enjoy... Half Moon Bay Beach
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Are you in a jam?
We are in a jam at our house...well, we are up to our eyeballs in jam....
Do you ever find yourself just totally grateful for things your mom has taught you.
I remember learning to make freezer jam as a teen and again when I was pregnant with Caitlyn. We made A LOT of freezer jam when I was pregnant, or maybe it just seemed that way because I was as big as a house, with swollen feet and 2 small kids running around. At any rate, I put off making freezer jam for a long time because I remembered it taking so long that I just never really wanted to dive back into it again. Thinking back on that now, I think it took so long because we made so much, probably around 4 full flats of berries. Well a few years ago, I was asked to demo freezer jam making in our ward. I panicked and then called my mom. She assured me that is was an easy process and she walked me through the steps. Now making jam is so easy and so satisfying. I love creating new combos and just having something in my house I made that my kids love too. This is the fruits of my latest batches. Thanks MOM!
Strawberry, Strawberry/blueberry and Strawberry/Mango
fresh strawberries, frozen blueberries and i also used frozen mango chunks from Costco.
my advice is to thaw the frozen fruit before pureeing it
Easy Freezer Jam
4 cups pureed fruit
1 1/2 -2 C sugar
pectin
containers to put jam in
puree washed fruit and measure out 4 cups. Place into big mixing bowl. Add sugar and pectin and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Pour into freezer containers and make sure lids are on tight. I let mine sit on the counter for a about 30 min before placing into the freezer.
enjoy
Do you ever find yourself just totally grateful for things your mom has taught you.
I remember learning to make freezer jam as a teen and again when I was pregnant with Caitlyn. We made A LOT of freezer jam when I was pregnant, or maybe it just seemed that way because I was as big as a house, with swollen feet and 2 small kids running around. At any rate, I put off making freezer jam for a long time because I remembered it taking so long that I just never really wanted to dive back into it again. Thinking back on that now, I think it took so long because we made so much, probably around 4 full flats of berries. Well a few years ago, I was asked to demo freezer jam making in our ward. I panicked and then called my mom. She assured me that is was an easy process and she walked me through the steps. Now making jam is so easy and so satisfying. I love creating new combos and just having something in my house I made that my kids love too. This is the fruits of my latest batches. Thanks MOM!
Strawberry, Strawberry/blueberry and Strawberry/Mango
fresh strawberries, frozen blueberries and i also used frozen mango chunks from Costco.my advice is to thaw the frozen fruit before pureeing it
Easy Freezer Jam
4 cups pureed fruit
1 1/2 -2 C sugar
pectin
containers to put jam in
puree washed fruit and measure out 4 cups. Place into big mixing bowl. Add sugar and pectin and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Pour into freezer containers and make sure lids are on tight. I let mine sit on the counter for a about 30 min before placing into the freezer.
enjoy
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Now thats what I call perfect
Having written my previous post on the "dreaded" Mother's Day , I have to eat my words and say that this was one of the nicest Mother's Days I have ever had. It all started Saturday. We hit some yard sales, the Farmers Market and then home. Then I was taken out of the house very quickly again to go spend the entire afternoon with my husband. When we got back nick and caitlyn had cleaned the living room, dining room and kitchen and it sparkled and shined. There were even fresh cut roses on the table in a cute vase caitlyn decorated with ribbon. Brittany, if you read this, she reminds me so much of you :). Then I showered and we all got cleaned up and went out to dinner. It was so relaxing and so nice. On sunday we got up and were just lazy as church doesnt start until 1. Nick and Caitlyn both had speaking assignments in church so they were finishing up their talks and Kris was getting dinner ready. Again, so nice to not have to even cook or think about dinner. The phone rang as we were getting ready for Church and it was Nate calling to tell me Happy Mother's Day. That was awesome!!
I got to hear Nick and Caitlyn speak and share their testimonies then all the YM/YW sang and it was fabulous! We have around 30 youth in our ward.
Kris and I are attending another family history sunday school class and so we went to that and enjoyed and then went to RS. We had a shortened lesson because the men and youth made desserts for the moms. We got out about 20 min early and were served yummy things like cherry cheesecake and brownies. YUM!
Back home we had dinner which was fabulous and full of all my favorites. Then I got to put my feet up while Kris gave me a lovely foot massage! :)
All in all it was a splendid weekend and I was very spoiled. The nice this was just not having to worry about any chores and being a bit pampered. I loved it
THANKS FAMILY!!!! I LOVE EACH OF YOU VERY MUCH!
I got to hear Nick and Caitlyn speak and share their testimonies then all the YM/YW sang and it was fabulous! We have around 30 youth in our ward.
Kris and I are attending another family history sunday school class and so we went to that and enjoyed and then went to RS. We had a shortened lesson because the men and youth made desserts for the moms. We got out about 20 min early and were served yummy things like cherry cheesecake and brownies. YUM!
Back home we had dinner which was fabulous and full of all my favorites. Then I got to put my feet up while Kris gave me a lovely foot massage! :)
All in all it was a splendid weekend and I was very spoiled. The nice this was just not having to worry about any chores and being a bit pampered. I loved it
THANKS FAMILY!!!! I LOVE EACH OF YOU VERY MUCH!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Mothers Day
I was just reading my friends post about mothers day. I know this is supposed to be a holiday that "honors" mothers...blah blah blah. But I have never really loved mother's day. My favorite part of Mother's Day is seeing MY mom. But this year I do not have that luxury. I will think about her and know she will be with the rest of my siblings, grandkids etc, having a nice picnic in the park. (I hope they do this) It is always nice to take the pressure of and just visit as a family.
I know in my mind, I always want one really nice thing that I can just enjoy. When that doesn't happen then I am grumpy and feel like having a pity party. When I tell my family what I really would like is for THEM to clean the house, do the dishes, pick up their crap so I don't have to, they don't believe me. They don't understand THAT THAT WOULD BE AN AMAZING DAY for me!
In tribute to my mom, however, let me just say that she is one of the most remarkable, amazing women that I know. She is hip, stylish, cool, funny and sweet all at the same time. She has words of wisdom gleaned from her life to impart to her kids. She wants to be appreciated and loved and needed and wanted.
Mom, If you take time to read this blog, I hope you will know how very much I love you. I am blessed to share the same birthday as you. We have always had a special bond and I am grateful for your example of a woman of service and Christ like example. You are amazing and needed and loved! I am so grateful to at least be closer to Utah this year. Only a long day drive away or a quicky flight! :)
LOVE YOU MOM!
I know in my mind, I always want one really nice thing that I can just enjoy. When that doesn't happen then I am grumpy and feel like having a pity party. When I tell my family what I really would like is for THEM to clean the house, do the dishes, pick up their crap so I don't have to, they don't believe me. They don't understand THAT THAT WOULD BE AN AMAZING DAY for me!
In tribute to my mom, however, let me just say that she is one of the most remarkable, amazing women that I know. She is hip, stylish, cool, funny and sweet all at the same time. She has words of wisdom gleaned from her life to impart to her kids. She wants to be appreciated and loved and needed and wanted.
Mom, If you take time to read this blog, I hope you will know how very much I love you. I am blessed to share the same birthday as you. We have always had a special bond and I am grateful for your example of a woman of service and Christ like example. You are amazing and needed and loved! I am so grateful to at least be closer to Utah this year. Only a long day drive away or a quicky flight! :)
LOVE YOU MOM!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Cali house
Finally a few pictures of the house. Sorry these have taken so long. I promised Leona I would do it and this was the soonest I could...
This is the cute front of the house. I love the pale yellow of the front
This is the quiet street we live on. It is a dead end and we are the last house. I LOVE LOVE the mature trees. It is shady and that will be very nice in the hot hot summer
This is my cute cute kitchen. granite countertops, and I think the stove may be original to the house but it is completely refurbished.
messy, I know and of course, the dogs are in the shot, but this is part of the living room.
And below....boxes and oh, there is the dining room table...lol.....lots of room and lots of storage as well. And now, thanks to the cable guys, I know where the crawl space is too!
So that is part of it. It is a work in progress right now as we will be painting and such and I can't wait to finish getting all of the cardboard OUT of the house!!! :)
Til then...have a great day!
This is the cute front of the house. I love the pale yellow of the front
This is the quiet street we live on. It is a dead end and we are the last house. I LOVE LOVE the mature trees. It is shady and that will be very nice in the hot hot summer
This is my cute cute kitchen. granite countertops, and I think the stove may be original to the house but it is completely refurbished.
messy, I know and of course, the dogs are in the shot, but this is part of the living room.
And below....boxes and oh, there is the dining room table...lol.....lots of room and lots of storage as well. And now, thanks to the cable guys, I know where the crawl space is too!
So that is part of it. It is a work in progress right now as we will be painting and such and I can't wait to finish getting all of the cardboard OUT of the house!!! :)Til then...have a great day!
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