2016 - Time to Pack Up, Clean Up and Move

Yes, this is the year that I pack up and clean up my house.  Once that is done I will be able to move to a different house.  I didn't know how much stuff I had until I started packing.  So, I have been giving stuff away to my daughters. Now, their houses are becoming full while mine has become slimmer. LOL.

Of course I haven't had a chance to work on any new projects.  Which has become very frustrating.  I packed up my fabric, but I kept a couple of pre-cuts out just so I could work on a baby blanket.  We will see when I can get back to sewing.

On top of all that, I am still working with the Boy Scouts to do Eagle Project Reviews and Eagle Board of Reviews where I live.  Those boys have been very busy.

Here are some pictures to help keep you and me motivated.

Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner for us in the USA.  We give thanks for the many gifts from above, memories, family members, freedom, our Military and so much more. 

One of the things I am thankful for is the talents that I have that I can share with others.  I love the needle arts, be it, knitting, sewing, quilting, crochet, embroidery etc.  I just can't seem to get enough of them.  Which is why I always have something in the works.

I am currently working on a quilt for my youngest son.  I hope to have it finished in the next week.  Keep your fingers crossed that I accomplish this goal  :-)

Here is more pictures to inspire you this holiday season.....

Busy Busy Busy!

I got so busy that I forgot to attend Quilt-A-Fair in September, Mollie Magee's and the Quilt show put on by the local quilting group in October.  What a bummer!  Well at least Mollie Magee's will be back in Nov.  Hopefully another Quilt show will be then too.

I have been looking up Crockpot meals that I can make and put in the freezer to help save time and money.  I found some interesting ones out on Pinterest.  After looking at how to prepare the freezer bags for the meals and put in the freezer, I started thinking about the meals I make and how I can convert them into freezer crockpot meals too.  Sometimes I just put stuff in the crockpot and turn it on and walk away.  These are meals I would normally cook on the stove top when it was lunch or dinner time.  Soooo  here is one that I do in the crockpot.

Rolled Shredded Beef Tacos

2-3 lbs of Rump Roast or London Broil
1 - 24oz Jar of Pace Picante Sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste.
24 - 36 Corn Tortillas
Toothpicks
Oil for cooking the tortillas
Cheddar Cheese (optional)

I put the Rump Roast into the crockpot, pour the Pace Picante Sauce over the roast, add a dash of salt and pepper.  Put the lid on, turn the crockpot to high. Cook 4 - 6 hours. 

Pull the roast out shred the meat and put back into the crockpot for 30 min. 

Microwave the corn torillas until they are warm but not too hot.  Take a tortilla, place shredded meat in and roll up.  Place a toothpick in it to hold the rolled tortilla while cooking in oil. Cook until the tortilla is slightly brown and crispy.  Serve with more Pace Picante Sauce and cheese.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. I think I will try putting the roast, sauce, salt and pepper together in a freezer bag and freeze.  We will see how this works :-) .  More to come after I do this.

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

October!

Wow!  I can't believe it is October already.  I have been busy getting my sewing area organized so I can get ready to make Halloween costumes and planning Christmas gifts.

Bean Dip

1 - 14.5 oz. can of Refried Beans
1 - pkg Cream Cheese
1 Cup of Cheedar Cheese

Put ingredients in bowl as listed above.  Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Cook for 25 min.  Serve with tortilla chips

The Fair!

The Fair came to town and we had fun......

Reflection

It is always time to reflect on what you can do better....... such as gardening, cooking, quilting, photo taking.......and the list goes on.  So, just to show you what I have been trying to improve on, take a look below.....

30-Minute Dough

Yield: approx. 1 pound

Ingredients

• 2 1/2-3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water or milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a small bowl or glass, combine 1/2 cup warm water with yeast and sugar. Stir together and let rest 5-10 minutes, or until frothy.
   Note: if mixture is not bubbly, discard and start again.
2. Combine 2 cups flour with yeast mixture, remaining water, olive oil and salt, and mix together until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Gradually continue adding flour until dough is smooth, then let rest 10 minutes.
4. Use dough immediately, store in refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for later use.

 

4th of July is coming!

The 4th of July is coming!  For those of us in the USA and from the USA, it is a special day.  It is our Independance Day!  This is when all the BBQ's are going, parades are happening, fireworks are going off and just plain celebrating with family and friends.  Sooooooo have some fun ove the 4th of July weekend and help us CELEBRATE!!!!