Today my daughter, two daughters-in-law, five grandchildren, and I enjoyed a tea hosted by a local historical site (the Harry S. Truman Birth Home in Lamar, MO). We had such a good time! Thought I'd share a photo or two...
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Nursery Rhyme Theme Tea 10/10/09
Today my daughter, two daughters-in-law, five grandchildren, and I enjoyed a tea hosted by a local historical site (the Harry S. Truman Birth Home in Lamar, MO). We had such a good time! Thought I'd share a photo or two...
Friday, October 9, 2009
APPLE CAKE
4 cups peeled, finely chopped apples
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil (we use olive)
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3 cups flour (we use half unbleached white/half wheat)
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking
spray. In bowl stir together apples and sugar; let stand for 20 minutes,
stirring often, to allow moisture to make juice. Add oil, eggs and vanilla to
apples. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to apple
mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes or
until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Top with sifted
powder sugar.
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil (we use olive)
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3 cups flour (we use half unbleached white/half wheat)
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking
spray. In bowl stir together apples and sugar; let stand for 20 minutes,
stirring often, to allow moisture to make juice. Add oil, eggs and vanilla to
apples. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to apple
mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes or
until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Top with sifted
powder sugar.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
TEXAS SQUASH SKILLET
4 Tbs. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 lbs. summer squash (any kind), sliced (I just used the last of this summer's scallop squash)
1 can tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
In a large skillet saute onion, green pepper, and garlic. Stir in squash, tomatoes, and seasoning. Cook over low heat, stirring occassionally, till squash is tender. Sprinkle cheese over top and serve.
(NOTE: I served this for supper tonight and served it with French bread made in the bread machine. It was very good! Husband and son both said they'd like to have this one again! :)
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 lbs. summer squash (any kind), sliced (I just used the last of this summer's scallop squash)
1 can tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
In a large skillet saute onion, green pepper, and garlic. Stir in squash, tomatoes, and seasoning. Cook over low heat, stirring occassionally, till squash is tender. Sprinkle cheese over top and serve.
(NOTE: I served this for supper tonight and served it with French bread made in the bread machine. It was very good! Husband and son both said they'd like to have this one again! :)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Creamy Ranch Potatoes And Chicken
2 1/2 pounds of potatoes, cubed
1 1-oz. package of Hidden Valley Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 (10 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
Spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Mix all ingredients together and place in crockpot. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours.
1 1-oz. package of Hidden Valley Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 (10 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
Spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Mix all ingredients together and place in crockpot. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Make Your Own Microwave Popcorn
You can make microwave popcorn yourself, using a paper lunch bag. Just cover the bottom with kernels. Microwave for about 1 minute 30 seconds (microwaves vary so you may have to experiment with timing). Take it out, being careful of the steam when you open it. If you need salt, you can spray inside the bag with Pam, then the salt will stick. Gourmet popcorn for pennies!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
JOURNAL ENTRY - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009
By Rebecca, simply yours
~I Awoke To...
...a cool, gray, rainy morning...yet, with all that, it's warmer this morning than it has been most lately. We've been waking up to temps in the mid- to upper-40's; right now it's 64 degrees.
~I Am Hearing...
...the rain as it gently patters against the south side of the house. I can hear the 'ping' as each drop hits, then bounces off, the air condition that is in the living room window.
~I Am Praising The LORD For...
...the beautiful weather, the cooler temps, the miracles that He continues to bring forth and work in the lives of each of our children and grandchildren, for the fact that Silas is doing so extraordinarily well with his new prosthetic (he's only had it a month and word has it that he'll be ready for a new one much, MUCH sooner than expected!), and for the wonders of autumn in Missouri.
~Things That Make Me Smile...
...corn shocks, straw bales, big orange pumpkins, and mums!
~I Am Thinking...
...about good friends...past and present...and about all the wonderful people that God has brought into our lives at different reasons and different seasons over the years...and I am so thankful for each one...for the times we've shared and even for the not-so-good-times...for in them lessons have been learned and growth has taken place. God has always been there.
~My Plans For Today...
...school, clean house, do a load or two of laundry, dry some more basil, put up peppers, and make out October's bills.
~What's For Dinner...
...stuffed pepper casserole and corn on the cob
~I Awoke To...
...a cool, gray, rainy morning...yet, with all that, it's warmer this morning than it has been most lately. We've been waking up to temps in the mid- to upper-40's; right now it's 64 degrees.
~I Am Hearing...
...the rain as it gently patters against the south side of the house. I can hear the 'ping' as each drop hits, then bounces off, the air condition that is in the living room window.
~I Am Praising The LORD For...
...the beautiful weather, the cooler temps, the miracles that He continues to bring forth and work in the lives of each of our children and grandchildren, for the fact that Silas is doing so extraordinarily well with his new prosthetic (he's only had it a month and word has it that he'll be ready for a new one much, MUCH sooner than expected!), and for the wonders of autumn in Missouri.
~Things That Make Me Smile...
...corn shocks, straw bales, big orange pumpkins, and mums!
~I Am Thinking...
...about good friends...past and present...and about all the wonderful people that God has brought into our lives at different reasons and different seasons over the years...and I am so thankful for each one...for the times we've shared and even for the not-so-good-times...for in them lessons have been learned and growth has taken place. God has always been there.
~My Plans For Today...
...school, clean house, do a load or two of laundry, dry some more basil, put up peppers, and make out October's bills.
~What's For Dinner...
...stuffed pepper casserole and corn on the cob
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