This weekend I made a trip to the inlaws and distracted my mother in law with a baby and made use of her Cricut and HUGE selection of scrapbooking supplies. I have about a 14 month backlog of pregnancy and baby pictures to get through, and it's been raining non stop here so I thought that I would tackle the task. However I have a big problem when it comes to scrapbooking......I am terrible at it! Seriously, I have a million great ideas in my head, but I just can't seem to get them together on paper. The biggest problem seems to be my layouts, I just can't seem to be creative enough....all my pages look them same!
Luckily for me, Google came to my rescue. I found lots of great sites with FREE scrapbooking layouts according to how many pictures that you want to display on the page. So if you are also scrapping handicapped, I will share the sites with you......
http://www.wittyliving.com/crafts/scrapbooking/layouts/scrapbooking-sketch.html
http://scrapbooking.about.com/lr/scrapbook_page_sketches/252109/2/
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Let's Play A Game
Today we are going to play a little game called Name The Plant! Since we bought our house in winter, I had no clue what shape the yard was in. Now that the weather has settled down and I am reasonably confident that we won't have anymore snow this spring *fingers crossed* I have turned my attentions to gardening. There are several different types of perennials growing in my yard, however I am not very knowledgeable about perennials and I have no clue what's a flower and what's a weed.So if anyone can tell me what species of plant these are, what they are like, and any sort of tips or hints for their care that would be very much appreciated!!!!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Saska-what!
I recently had a request for a Saskatoon berry substitute for my recipe for Saskatoon Stuffed Pork Loin.
Saskatoon berries are found throughout Canada and most of the U.S. however, they are often called Service Berries. Usually you can pick them at a U-Pick location and freeze. *Thank you Wiki lol*
However, if you don't want to bother, any sweet berry will do for this recipe, tart berries are not so good, so you might want to put the raspberries on hold!
If anyone makes this recipe with another kind of fruit, please let me know the outcome (good or bad!) and I will blog it for the world to know.
Saskatoon berries are found throughout Canada and most of the U.S. however, they are often called Service Berries. Usually you can pick them at a U-Pick location and freeze. *Thank you Wiki lol*
However, if you don't want to bother, any sweet berry will do for this recipe, tart berries are not so good, so you might want to put the raspberries on hold!
If anyone makes this recipe with another kind of fruit, please let me know the outcome (good or bad!) and I will blog it for the world to know.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Gifts With A Cost
I got the best present for Mother's Day this year, my wonderful hubby and little girl got me a nice new sweater and the 22 piece Magic Bullet set!
Unfortunately, I have only used it for evil.....namely milkshakes, margaritas, and very fattening dips containing a obscene amount of cream cheese. And I have only had it for 1.5 days!!!!!
My favorite Magic Bullet recipe, from the cookbook that come's with it "10 Second Recipes"
Unfortunately, I have only used it for evil.....namely milkshakes, margaritas, and very fattening dips containing a obscene amount of cream cheese. And I have only had it for 1.5 days!!!!!
My favorite Magic Bullet recipe, from the cookbook that come's with it "10 Second Recipes"
Boulevard Bellini
ice
frozen peaches
1 shots champagne
2 shots peach schnapps
1 oz lemon lime soda
1 tsp sugar
1) Fill a party mug or tall cup halfway up with ice and add frozen peaches to fill the cup
2) Pour in all liquid ingredients
3) Blend until smooth
Super yummy and perfect to drink on the patio after a long day. Now if it ever quits snowing here I will sit out and drink it, until then.....in the bathtub!!!!!!
frozen peaches
1 shots champagne
2 shots peach schnapps
1 oz lemon lime soda
1 tsp sugar
1) Fill a party mug or tall cup halfway up with ice and add frozen peaches to fill the cup
2) Pour in all liquid ingredients
3) Blend until smooth
Super yummy and perfect to drink on the patio after a long day. Now if it ever quits snowing here I will sit out and drink it, until then.....in the bathtub!!!!!!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Expanding My Culinary Horizons-Day 5 & 6
Sorry it has taken me so long to post the rest of my personal cooking challenge. I am just finally catching up after a week long holiday! So here we go.......
On Day 5 I tried to recreate a dish that my husband had in a restaurant once, Saskatoon Berry Stuffed Pork Loin. I must say it turned out even better than I had expected! I don't usually like to eat pork, but I definitely had seconds that night. I served it with steamed vegetables and baked potatoes.
On Day 6 I made a Beef Taco Bake, taken from my Campbell's Classic Recipes cookbook. I liked this casserole enough, I would definitely make it again however I would season the beef this time with some taco spice.
On Day 5 I tried to recreate a dish that my husband had in a restaurant once, Saskatoon Berry Stuffed Pork Loin. I must say it turned out even better than I had expected! I don't usually like to eat pork, but I definitely had seconds that night. I served it with steamed vegetables and baked potatoes.
On Day 6 I made a Beef Taco Bake, taken from my Campbell's Classic Recipes cookbook. I liked this casserole enough, I would definitely make it again however I would season the beef this time with some taco spice.
Saskatoon Berry Stuffed Pork Loin
1/2 C Saskatoon Berries
1/2 block cream cheese, softened
1 medium fresh pork loin roast
1) Cut the pork loin about 80% of the way through and spread open like a book
2) Combine berries and cream cheese
3) Drop the cream cheese mixture onto the pork roast
4) Close the roast back up and tie up with kitchen twine
5) Season the roast to your taste ( I just used salt and pepper)
6) Cook until done in a 350 degree F oven
So thus concludes my personal challenge to try a new dish everyday for a week. I really liked the variety, but I must admit I missed my old favourites. But I will definitely be adding most of these recipes into my meal plan rotation.
I would also like to wish everyone else who were inspired to do their own "new dish" challenge good luck! I hope that you enjoy all the new food as much as I did.
1/2 block cream cheese, softened
1 medium fresh pork loin roast
1) Cut the pork loin about 80% of the way through and spread open like a book
2) Combine berries and cream cheese
3) Drop the cream cheese mixture onto the pork roast
4) Close the roast back up and tie up with kitchen twine
5) Season the roast to your taste ( I just used salt and pepper)
6) Cook until done in a 350 degree F oven
Beef Taco Bake
1 pound ground beef
1 can tomato soup
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup milk
6 flour tortillas or 8 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1) Cook the beef in a skillet over medium high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring frequently to break up meat. Pour off any fat.
2) Stir the soup, salsa, milk, tortillas and 1/2 cup of the cheese unto the skillet. Spoon into a 12 X 8 shallow baking dish. Cover the dish with foil.
3) Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
1 can tomato soup
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup milk
6 flour tortillas or 8 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1) Cook the beef in a skillet over medium high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring frequently to break up meat. Pour off any fat.
2) Stir the soup, salsa, milk, tortillas and 1/2 cup of the cheese unto the skillet. Spoon into a 12 X 8 shallow baking dish. Cover the dish with foil.
3) Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
So thus concludes my personal challenge to try a new dish everyday for a week. I really liked the variety, but I must admit I missed my old favourites. But I will definitely be adding most of these recipes into my meal plan rotation.
I would also like to wish everyone else who were inspired to do their own "new dish" challenge good luck! I hope that you enjoy all the new food as much as I did.
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