New Quilt in the works

I have a friend at work that is retiring next month. I am working on a UK Wildcat Quilt for her. I'm excited to see how it turns out.

My Secret Pal From Quilting Haven....whoever you may be.

I signed up to do a secret pal exchange at www.quiltinghaven.com  It is a site that I enjoy going to and reading and chatting with other quilters. I wanted to share my packages from my dear swap partner. She has been so nice to me, and our little girl. ;)  Please excuse my pictures, they are taken from my cell phone.

This is my August package from my special friend. She surprised my dear Mary-Grace with her very own scarf and she LOVES IT!! :)  She sent two great magazine. I love house blocks so I was very excited to see this one. The other magazine is a huge one! The fabrics are great and I will definitely be using them. The pins are the ones I use that I never have enough of. ;)  I loved the little compartments will come in handy with everything in my sewing room....if I ever get in there to mess with it.

This my package from July. It has the scarf that Mary-Grace is modeling in the picture below that my secret pal sent for me. :)  There's a recipe here for  Eight Layer Casserole (this sounds good-I'm going to have to try it out. It serves 8 so that will be great for our big family, a pair of scissors, a glue stick-I use these all the time, a note pad, a dishcloth-I can't wait to use. I clean for a lady that uses these. They still look great time after time. The fabric is great. I love the colors. Can't wait for the weather to turn cool so Mary-Grace and I can wear our scarves. :)

Have a wonderfully blessed day. :)

Dinner Monday Night...... Taco Salad!

Dinner last night was Taco Salad. We used chips, lettuce, taco meat, cheddar & mozzarella cheese, chili beans, and sour cream. :)  I also added salsa on top after I took my photo. We used our fine china as you can see. ;)

It has been well over a year since I've posted anything. Lots have changed, but I'll catch you up later. ;)  Dinner tonight is chicken casserole, beans & cornbread.  Here's the recipe for the cornbread that I love to make.  

Corn Bread

Stir together:
1-1/2 cups corn meal
2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar (or Splenda)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Mix in:
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil

Spoon into two 8x8" baking pans. (I put mine in an iron skillet.)  Bake about 20 minutes at 350°. Or bake in a 9x13" pan for 25-30 minutes or until bread tests done. (I bake mine longer because it's just not done in 30 minutes.)

http://prairiebluestem.blogspot.com/2006/10/cornbread-for-supper.html

Meatball Sandwich Casserole

I got this recipe from Moms Crazy Cooking. It was very good. I used french bread to make ours. My husband said it was good but next time wants me to add pepperonni and some parmesan cheese to it. =) 

 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Meatball Sandwich Casserole

Meatball Sandwich Casserole
idea found at Pearls, Handcuffs & HappyHour

1 Baguette French Bread (cut into 18-24 slices)

Olive Oil

1 pkg Homemade Comfort Meatballs (or frozen), bite sized

1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350. Meanwhile, slice your bread. Brush each slice with olive oil on one side, just coat with pastry brush. Line the bottom and the side with the bread slices...oil side up...slightly overlapping the slices on the side. You won't need to grease your dish for this recipe. Use a deep casserole dish, I made the recipe in a smaller 8x8 pan - but depending how much you want to make you can use a 9x13 pan too.

Bake bread for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. In a separate bowl, mix meatballs & spaghetti sauce to coat (this is a perfect recipe for left over spaghetti and meatballs too). Remove the bread from the oven and spoon the meatball mixture into the dish on top of the bread. Return to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until thoroughly heated through in the center. Pull out at about 25 minutes and cover with the mozzarella cheese and baked it for another 5 minutes.

Check out her blog! It is wonderful. ;) 

Homemade Baking Mix

I have these in the oven right now. ;) I sure hope they taste good. =)

I got this recipe from:  http://kitchensimplicity.com/homemade-bisquick-mix/

Homemade Baking Mix

Jan 29, 2010By Cheriin Breads, Breakfast, Featured, Homemade, How-to's80 CommentsTags: baking mix, biscuit mix, biscuits, bisquick mix, homemade, pancakes

I love making things that you normally buy in a box, at home. Especially when it’s as easy to make as this Homemade Baking Mix. I don’t make fresh biscuits nearly as often as I crave them, for one reason only. I’m lazy.

Bread isn’t a nutritional requirement when planning my evening meals so it’s often left out of the equation. Not, that I don’t love it. It’s just that when the clock strikes five I want to be done with my day and only do the work that is required of me.

That ‘s the great thing about this mix. You whip it up one day, keep it in the fridge and any time you want fresh biscuits you take a couple cups out, add some milk and bake it up. You can also use this mix for any recipe that calls for a bisquick/baking mix. No need to go to the store when you have this stashed away in your freezer.

Since we are a small family this recipe is enough to last us a while. But, it can be easily doubled or tripled depending on the amount your family will go through.

What are you favorite uses for Bisquick Mix?

Want a healthier alternative? Try out my Whole Wheat Baking Mix.

Homemade Baking Mix

adapted from allrecipes

• 5 cups flour
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup butter or margarine

1. Mix together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
2. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks or in the freezer for longer storage.

Makes approx: 6 cups

To make Biscuits

Mix together 1/3 cup of milk for every 1 cup of mix. Drop onto un-greased cookie sheets and bake @ 450ºF for 10-12 min.
*Add any additional ingredients you wish such as cheese or herbs before adding the milk.
* 1 cup of mix will yield about 6 biscuits.

To make Pancakes:

Mix 2 cups of mix with 1 cup milk and 2 eggs. Cook on hot griddle.
*I have not made the pancakes myself but have heard rave reviews about using this mix for them.
*As with the biscuits you can add any flavouring or other ingredient you would like, such as chocolate chips or blueberries.

Print Recipe

Update: I whipped up these pancakes over the weekend and they truly are delicious. My husband usually does not get overly excited about pancakes and he flipped (ha) over these. The taste and consistency is a cross between pancakes and french toast. Eggy, buttery and delicious! He has now requested that this be my pancake recipe from now on. I won’t complain about that. :)

More Recipes Using this Mix:

• Quick & Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
• Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• Jumbo Cashew Cookies
• Apple Fritters
• Jalapeño-Cheddar Drop Biscuits

My Favorite Cornbread Recipe Shared From Prairiebluestem.blogspot.com

My Favorite Cornbread Recipe....from http://prairiebluestem.blogspot.com/

Corn Bread

Stir together:
1-1/2 cups corn meal
2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar (She uses Splenda)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Mix in:
2 cups milk
2 eggs (I always put 3)
1/4 cup canola oil

Spoon into two 8x8" baking pans. Bake about 20 minutes at 350°. Or bake in a 9x13" pan for 25-30 minutes or until bread tests done.

I have made this so many times! I double it and use my big camping skillet. I have taken it to church and the skillet came back empty! :)  I use 5 eggs when I double it (doubling everything else and cook for around an hour-I just test to see when it's done).  Super yummy with chili or beans or just by itself with butter. YUMMY!

4 Stockings All Quilted and Completed!! YAY!

I quilted the muslin and made these stocking for a very sweet lady that we have known for years. She was looking and looking for stockings and was just about to give up. She posted on facebook wanting stockings for her family but just couldn't find just what she was looking for. I ask her if she would like for me to make them. I met her at our local quilt shop where she picked out her fabric. She chose muslin for the stocking then a tan color for the cuff and loop. I really love the way these turned out. So elegant looking I think. :)  I hope that she enjoys them. I delivered them to her today and she seemed to really like them.

Latest Block For My Quilt

Another block for my block of the month quilt. This one is the Star of Hope. I hope it will compliment the others. I am wanting to get this top done by the 17th. That is the date of our last class. I'm so close to having it done!!  I just have to put the sashing on this block and my Card Trick block then attach the blocks together and add the borders. This quilt will go on our bed. :)

Our new Masterbath. I LOVE IT!

Our new masterbath. Hickory cabinets on our black/gray tile floor. I just love it. I haven't even hung the shower curtain yet. Our guy hasn't finished the pipes yet for the sink. We have the 1/2 bath left to finish then we can get our final inspection done. :) (With 7 people in our family we would all enjoy having an extra 1 1/2 bathrooms!! We've always only had just one. Soon we'll have 2 1/2!!! YAY!!! )

Block of the Month Quilt.....nearing completion

Here is the quilt that I started working on back in Jan. 2009. After lots of things happening to keep me from being able to continue working on it or taking the class I put it away for a while. Then, 2011 came and I decided I am going to make time to finish this quilt. I signed back up for the class and am getting closer to being done. I hope to have the top completed by Dec. 17 which is the date of our last block of the month class.  This is only the first 3 rows of the quilt. I have 2 more rows then 2 borders to go on to complete it. :)  I really like it. I can't wait to get it finished.

Oct. 2011 Doll Quilt Swap

Doll Quilt Back with label

Doll Quilt Front

The pictures aren't the greatest. They were taken with my cellphone. I signed up for a swap for Oct. to do a doll quilt swap. Here is what I came up with. These were 2 things that someone had rehomed to me while cleaning out their sewing room. I thought they would be cute as a doll quilt. I think it turned out pretty good. At least the items have been repurposed and will have a new home. :)  This little doll quilt is taking a journey from Kentucky all the way to Bakersfield, California.  I hope to put it in the mail tomorrow. I sure hope she likes it.

Happy Thanksgiving. Here's what I am cooking....

Hoping you all have a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. :)

My dear grandmother is in the hospital so my Mom has been there with her. My Dad has decided to cook the Ham and Turkey and some other things for our meal. I will be making the mashed potatoes, the potato salad, dressed eggs, oreo balls and baked beans. I wanted to share the recipes with you for the beans and the oreo balls just in case you've not tried either. I know there are other recipes out there for both of them. Check and see if the ingredients don't surprise you. ;0)

My All Time Favorite Baked Beans:

2 cans pork n beans (soup can size)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 cup Coca Cola
1 small onion, diced
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 strips bacon, cut into 1 in. pieces

Mix the beans, brown sugar, catsup, Coca Cola, onion and dry mustard and place in a casserole dish. Dot with the bacon. Bake at 300 for 1-1/2 to 2 hrs.

Easy Peasy Oreo Balls

http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-peasy-oreo-balls-358520

Photo by Darkhunter

1 Reviews

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• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 7 mins
• Yield: 12 Balls

About This Recipe

"This is pretty much the easiest dessert you can ever make!"

Ingredients

• 18 ounces Oreo Double Stuff cookies
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12 ounce) chocolate candy bars
• 1/2 cup sugar
• water, if necessary

Directions

1. Put the Oreos in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. Add the vanilla, chocolate and sugar and pulse until a sand-like consistency is reached.
3. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
4. Using your hands, mold the Oreo mixture into golf ball sized balls. If the mixture isn't sticky enough, add water until it is.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Doll Quilt Swap......Check out my quilt. :)

Here's the doll quilt that I am in the making of. This will be for my partner Chele. I just hope it goes together well. I have it all cut and laid out. We shall see. I hope she likes it. :)

Reading about home schooling....I really enjoy this subject. Here's a link to some good reading. :)

http://www.largerfamilylife.com/2009/08/why-we-decided-to-homeschool-part-one.html  This is a blog that I frequent and just love! If you are considering or ever thought about home schooling your children please take a look. Thank you Tania for putting into words what a lot of other parents have gone through or are going through. 

Angie

Been busy on the homefront since getting laid off from my job.

I have been busy since my last day of work, July 29. (Actually my parent's Anniversary)  I have been painting. So far we have 3 rooms painted and put back together. Other projects in the works now, plus beginning to home school our 5 children. I have always wanted to home school our children. My husband has finally agreed but is curious how we will accomplish everything each day. I will be praying very hard for mercy and guidance. The children are excited and wish that we could start right now. I want to wait until we have everything in order.  I hope to order our oldest son's curriculum and a few of the missing things for the other boys tomorrow. It should be here pretty quick and then we'll get started.  I know that a schedule will be a must! That is what is going to really help us. I just have to work that out. We will be doing Pre-K, 2nd grade, 4th grade: for the twins and 9th grade. My biggest challenge I believe will be keeping our Preschooler  quiet calm occupied while the others are working. There again that is where the schedule will come into play.

I haven't had time to work on any of my blocks that I need to finish. That is really looming over me. I have to get them done and send them all to their new homes. I also have a class this Saturday to attend. It usually doesn't take long but I have to get my block done for my class.

My sister had her baby today. She is a little cutie. Emily Elizabeth. She weighs 7 lb 2 oz and has a head full of hair. MG and I went to the hospital and I do believe that MG would have brought her home with us if I would have allowed. She told me that the baby could sit in the back seat on the way home.  :-)  I love that girl.  Boy did she feel big when my sister ask her if she wanted to hold her new cousin! I got a picture of her. My husband said, "Is she really holding her?" She was but I had my left hand behind her while I took the picture.

Well, enough for today. Just wanted to update my blog. I think I am busier now that I'm not working than when I was working. I know the kids have enjoyed having me home. I know I have enjoyed it myself.

My Camera Card is messed up....Have more pictures to post but can't at the moment.

I have gotten a few more blocks in the mail but can't post them yet. Need to get another camera card. I will also have some new photos of other blocks that I am doing. I have a throw that I'm working on as well. Painting my house again. The saga never ends.

Got laid off from my job so I should hopefully get it done sooner than later. :)

Current Blocks to be mailed.

Blocks that I put together yesterday and last night to go out in today's mail. Hope they are liked by their recipients. :)

Boom 5 Block-Craft Phanatic

Boom 5 Block-Nurse Bonnie

Boom 5 Block-Brenda21



Boom 5 Block-DonnaD-For an ISpy quilt for her Grand Daughter's 5th Birthday. :)




Boom 5 Block-Ms Grace-hard to tell but there are 3 different fabrics here. The picture really doesn't show that.



Monthly Block Swap-June-FoxFlower

Extra Block Swap-Tree-Dotcomdtcm

My Little Sweetie giving a big cheesy grin. I love you Mary-Grace!!

This is our sweet little girl Mary-Grace. She has been sick with strep throat recently. She's beginning to feel better and I am so glad. These are her new sunglasses. Any time I take her picture and tell her to smile she has that cheese grin on her face. ;) I just love her to bits. She's 3 years old but sometimes acts like she's 30. She loves the camera. She likes having her picture made or even taking pictures of everything around her by herself. :) Just had to share.

The latest throw I am working on.....

My One Block Quilt made with Petalicious Fabric. I just love it! Will update when it gets closer to being completed.