tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69096095155358331812024-02-18T20:09:30.626-06:00The Good, the Bad, and the QuirkyBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.comBlogger444125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-66760173455673346232018-04-17T14:42:00.000-05:002018-04-17T14:42:56.740-05:00Baked Oatmeal with Vanilla Cream<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our <a href="http://rivercitydbq.org/" target="_blank">church</a> has a Saturday seminar about once a quarter and very often we host them at our house (which I love)!</span><div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had our last one a few weeks ago, and I served baked oatmeal for breakfast! </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you've been scarred by gloppy, questionable oatmeal, put that right out of your mind! Baked oatmeal is a delight...kind of like a thick, soft, oatmeal cookie for breakfast.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7myQNOx9sERgj8Fz9R6bVaAw4KsUNaQGUNi4lpgmIIMtJPrydjqkeD_BurRkQZAkQBROQHCnupQ7B5hWqY5bUWD_Xm_nxkm5y16_Lw3rj4kI3nlDRpnmSYpY20N3AxCbljx96gcuaxAY/s1600/IMG-2231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7myQNOx9sERgj8Fz9R6bVaAw4KsUNaQGUNi4lpgmIIMtJPrydjqkeD_BurRkQZAkQBROQHCnupQ7B5hWqY5bUWD_Xm_nxkm5y16_Lw3rj4kI3nlDRpnmSYpY20N3AxCbljx96gcuaxAY/s400/IMG-2231.JPG" title="Baked Oatmeal with Vanilla Cream" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It works great as a meal for a group. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can mix it up the night before, so you aren't rushing around like a crazy person in the morning!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If your guests offer to bring something, you can divvy out toppings. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's super versatile by changing up the toppings! You can do fresh berries, chocolate chips, craisins, raisins, coconut, diced apples, almonds, pecans, walnuts, bananas...really anything your little culinary heart desires! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's easy to make gluten free by using gluten free/not gluten contaminated oats.</span></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV94lvOotfuga0tbyfowRVb4IDF9P3UaTd9zWtuxOdGRLB1_1K9wMmlHdYkAM5oZ-CyA3EPNw0dOozR9EO6yN6VRPZxYWcLmqwxd0Y_xzKN7q4yjudcMjWGDBPSQc_yNHjpSmasYTIW6Vu/s1600/IMG-2230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV94lvOotfuga0tbyfowRVb4IDF9P3UaTd9zWtuxOdGRLB1_1K9wMmlHdYkAM5oZ-CyA3EPNw0dOozR9EO6yN6VRPZxYWcLmqwxd0Y_xzKN7q4yjudcMjWGDBPSQc_yNHjpSmasYTIW6Vu/s400/IMG-2230.JPG" title="Baked Oatmeal with Vanilla Cream" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Baked Oatmeal</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">adapted from Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 cups rolled oats (old fashioned oats, not quick oats)</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3/4 cup brown sugar (I think you could go down to 1/2 cup)</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 teaspoons cinnamon</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoons kosher salt (a little less than 1 teaspoon if using table salt)</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup milk</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup butter, melted (very often I use 1/4 butter and 1/4 cup applesauce)</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 teaspoons vanilla</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 eggs</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, butter, vanilla, and eggs. Add your liquid ingredients to your dry ingredients, and whisk to combine.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pour into an 8x8 or 9x9 inch square baking dish that you've lightly sprayed with nonstick spray. You could even get edgy and use a greased deep 9 inch pie plate.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown, and it is baked through. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you mix it up the night before, you can cover it and put it in the refrigerator overnight. When you bake it in the morning, put it in the oven <i>while it preheats.</i> You'll need to add 5-10 minutes to the baking time. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Serve warm with a generous splash of milk and toppings.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's also suuuuuper easy to whip up some vanilla cream instead of using regular milk!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Vanilla Cream</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">just something I threw together</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 part of heavy cream </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3 parts milk (I have 1% milk in my fridge) </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">vanilla extract to taste</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, that's like adding 1/4 cup heavy cream to 3/4 cup milk. You can make as much or as little as you need using something around those proportions. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I shake in some vanilla extract and stir it up to combine. I taste it and see if I need more vanilla. It's always best to start with less vanilla than you think you'll need and add a little more as needed.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSQY0yhYMX9CkmfI8owBiHxo2djB6hd_Z-P6XDwSvYErroKxNry9-gBkXpOkJCaaZTcRMsnHdEbSjWqasRjgPjlUmJYLqHSAUWUwslSxJKXG1-FdgeGLs_rlFXEm4iih8CE-KUMYhj9mS/s1600/IMG-2232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSQY0yhYMX9CkmfI8owBiHxo2djB6hd_Z-P6XDwSvYErroKxNry9-gBkXpOkJCaaZTcRMsnHdEbSjWqasRjgPjlUmJYLqHSAUWUwslSxJKXG1-FdgeGLs_rlFXEm4iih8CE-KUMYhj9mS/s400/IMG-2232.JPG" title="Baked Oatmeal with Vanilla Cream" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The other nice thing about baked oatmeal is that it reheats well! You can make a big batch at the beginning of the week and have some for breakfast each morning.</span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And as an extra bonus, everyone at my house likes this!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That's a win in my book!</span></div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-40721614382967681902018-03-08T05:00:00.000-06:002018-03-08T05:00:20.016-06:00Weekly Highlights<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's been a pretty big week in church planting world!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We are super excited that we were able to lease an incredibly cool building downtown. The address is 90 Main Street and if you're even half as nosy as I am, you can <a href="https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=GzD3wwNudLS&brand=0" target="_blank">click here</a> to take a cool little tour of the building! The tour thing was made by the previous tenants; the owner of the photography store did a TON of work to the space!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our first Sunday in our new space is March 11th!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, I thought you might be curious what a week in church planting looks like from my perspective!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYXdVEqppqtjWLtyl5PEvXbVV_hXgPSfRrdOwm0hVjRecpSZo9VbTjM_K-BXLxl7fUcTgjFIRDL__Zokb84nSYnQGx-ODkM2mDWVIlVmCmUclxbeiqja1Y2iHnGGTwMdVU3dHcMri3RpI/s1600/Photography.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYXdVEqppqtjWLtyl5PEvXbVV_hXgPSfRrdOwm0hVjRecpSZo9VbTjM_K-BXLxl7fUcTgjFIRDL__Zokb84nSYnQGx-ODkM2mDWVIlVmCmUclxbeiqja1Y2iHnGGTwMdVU3dHcMri3RpI/s400/Photography.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A few notes before beginning:</span><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I did/do things that I purposely didn't document because not everything in my life should be documented on the mighty internet. Those things are important and life giving (meaning I'm not hiding things that are hard) but just not for the consumption of the general public.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I do some things that I would do whether or not we were planting a church! You and I probably do some of the same things on a weekly basis.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This week had more "big things" than usual.</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sooooooo, first up: Sunday!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We have scones for breakfast on Sundays! Gracie would eat scones for breakfast every day, but we have to have limits on some things in the world ;) I mix and portion scone dough and then freeze them! I bake them from frozen, so I'm not a crazy scone making person on Sunday mornings.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcJLcSvh_Qji0hSPSObtSIknqEPqbnNtqOFn8S7lklk_7IgjL-47CCUCnifgl4NxcgtO7RskbI7Lbe9zdb4EqYpOry1neHVveffrU05yVlyT-wu1w73gv_3mo3DwqYcrahuVKbCx4y9JI/s1600/IMG-2050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcJLcSvh_Qji0hSPSObtSIknqEPqbnNtqOFn8S7lklk_7IgjL-47CCUCnifgl4NxcgtO7RskbI7Lbe9zdb4EqYpOry1neHVveffrU05yVlyT-wu1w73gv_3mo3DwqYcrahuVKbCx4y9JI/s400/IMG-2050.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Why scones on Sunday? I read something once about a pastor's family that let their kids eat dessert first on Sundays as a sort of grace to them. And, our daughters have no idea that there has been somewhat of a stigma about pastor's kids...they like that their dad is one of the pastors and that they have first dibs on helping in the nursery. But, we want to offer them a special sort of grace on Sundays when they are sharing their mom and dad. They don't know that's why we have scones on Sunday...which is kind of the point!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I greeted on Sunday, so this was my view from the back:</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2B0LfhyFAT6BrmL-VYlY85_4xUxEeDYCm5SRsduyaCPah84raHwgcHoJ-Z8Y0BQzMc9L1CeEcPjRPp3L9HaDkgrGcHtgy0QzGB6XYhLVqgMJBQ2WbWzjbezsybv9EWOgt3kmi2mPmf6NI/s1600/IMG-2049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2B0LfhyFAT6BrmL-VYlY85_4xUxEeDYCm5SRsduyaCPah84raHwgcHoJ-Z8Y0BQzMc9L1CeEcPjRPp3L9HaDkgrGcHtgy0QzGB6XYhLVqgMJBQ2WbWzjbezsybv9EWOgt3kmi2mPmf6NI/s400/IMG-2049.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yeah, we're back row sitters.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gracie and I went grocery shopping on Sunday afternoon...and, let me tell you, Aldi is a ZOO on Sunday afternoon.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpNamHpwXVgffv7ImnIpnnVWexQ8Irsg7rnjO3TBtccCJgSpzvKAyoc_DV1777S7GBzgrndcPJN-CFogrvHtdFMEDNgK7Pkb3tgX70OOOPlJmtYFTGkPsNdmo0iOApOqeBDGsysd-0reid/s1600/IMG-2054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpNamHpwXVgffv7ImnIpnnVWexQ8Irsg7rnjO3TBtccCJgSpzvKAyoc_DV1777S7GBzgrndcPJN-CFogrvHtdFMEDNgK7Pkb3tgX70OOOPlJmtYFTGkPsNdmo0iOApOqeBDGsysd-0reid/s320/IMG-2054.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I usually grocery shop on Monday (because it's a zillion times less busy), but I wanted to get a head start on the week. Also, Gracie needed to get out of the house :)</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After movie night and putting the girls to bed, I went to a worship team meeting where we tried out some new songs to see which ones we should add to our rotation.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQR8GknlDAlu4guUBBEnQNkaY_7x-X_je3KCVaEAaZc-w7GsOenNkS5YZbuc2Vy5mnitrvFVhf1p2aqJh9KQwlrz7HMVqODD3ZNDnRp29FGW51Bl_LZ-NIEOyXZs56z-a8rsYfiHhws9G/s1600/IMG-2060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQR8GknlDAlu4guUBBEnQNkaY_7x-X_je3KCVaEAaZc-w7GsOenNkS5YZbuc2Vy5mnitrvFVhf1p2aqJh9KQwlrz7HMVqODD3ZNDnRp29FGW51Bl_LZ-NIEOyXZs56z-a8rsYfiHhws9G/s320/IMG-2060.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I felt weird taking a picture of people practicing, so I took this awkward picture of my foot and the treat Becca made instead!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monday:</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After I dropped the girls off at school and went to the gym, I came home and made some <a href="https://www.melskitchencafe.com/sweet-and-sour-meatballs/" target="_blank">meatballs</a>. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuZ5VZ-CDGlMVr8TVEK9KTA2oyzRDhSIYTbo9vYql5AsSq5ZCF1VHmtaPD-Z6HFRKva2asYnZIRb5V6HTgUmdCPu3Lyjl0Ice6vT0wxd9qwKf4utqi9NbVhBQo9Bm0AwHN6-q3YGcuggO/s1600/IMG-2061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuZ5VZ-CDGlMVr8TVEK9KTA2oyzRDhSIYTbo9vYql5AsSq5ZCF1VHmtaPD-Z6HFRKva2asYnZIRb5V6HTgUmdCPu3Lyjl0Ice6vT0wxd9qwKf4utqi9NbVhBQo9Bm0AwHN6-q3YGcuggO/s400/IMG-2061.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The meatballs are baked, but I put them in the slow cooker after they were baked to keep them warm for supper. That worked out great and it thickened the sauce a bit. Totally a win!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We had a small group leaders meeting for supper. Instead of planning a regular meal, we did appetizers! People brought their favorite appetizers and it made for a fun meal!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYtdllQ_3YyLrB0CXO-SHsXnz7rSpJ7k0rvdRaijVv066v1hxPwbzBRZSm3SVF4smL3-cirx18qhyBiZgEwXTnNF3ChU83e-o_6OrW44-oE0iA_z8_2RhRSjilsINocjeVQCG4iITkerX/s1600/IMG-2063+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="1338" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYtdllQ_3YyLrB0CXO-SHsXnz7rSpJ7k0rvdRaijVv066v1hxPwbzBRZSm3SVF4smL3-cirx18qhyBiZgEwXTnNF3ChU83e-o_6OrW44-oE0iA_z8_2RhRSjilsINocjeVQCG4iITkerX/s320/IMG-2063+%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's so nice that the girls are getting to be old enough to watch the little kids so we can have an essentially uninterrupted meeting. They took the little kids to play downstairs while the adults talked about how we're doing, how the groups are going, and had a time of prayer.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tuesday:</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We celebrated our two year Dubuque-iversary (in other words, we moved to Dubuque 2 years ago)!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVTFIAwXGv0EtzUY-IsDUshJ3Ee_DfWOTLSeP_YzLZcAsYiAPxFTBohc-9ohsOulga3MtUKXajHF5KxfQ2b-H2SQV4_esjGp_iRmm8C30b46AiMFoyoWn13j2opw-fVZaxyzkHXa6-h96h/s1600/IMG-2066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVTFIAwXGv0EtzUY-IsDUshJ3Ee_DfWOTLSeP_YzLZcAsYiAPxFTBohc-9ohsOulga3MtUKXajHF5KxfQ2b-H2SQV4_esjGp_iRmm8C30b46AiMFoyoWn13j2opw-fVZaxyzkHXa6-h96h/s400/IMG-2066.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We saw the movie Peter Rabbit and really enjoyed it! There were lots of funny comments and slapstick physical comedy which is totally my jam (I'm kind of like a middle school boy who thinks there is nothing funnier than someone unexpectedly falling)!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The girls wanted to go to Applebee's to eat, so we went and got a bunch of appetizers to share. It was quite possibly the most mediocre food we've ever paid cash money for, but it was super fun to go together. OK, it was plain fun. Some of the girls were hangry and emotional, so it had its ups and downs. But, that's life!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wednesday:</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We had supper and a meeting that was open to everyone at church, so it was a pretty full house! I made a baked chicken alfredo that was really good! People signed up to bring the rest of the meal.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityKLzjJ6Q52lQn-x3UDS_YRIDXVlnMQOlwAJ6Uqj5Bin_q0HeOdysrVbUMV32BioB6ZrCIIW31QQ-Uls5OPGPexS7aZ30Hxd4AfDpNbAFfR5IKH89bvYM7jD7EhrNowalNYzHnp2Ip2rl/s1600/IMG-2072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityKLzjJ6Q52lQn-x3UDS_YRIDXVlnMQOlwAJ6Uqj5Bin_q0HeOdysrVbUMV32BioB6ZrCIIW31QQ-Uls5OPGPexS7aZ30Hxd4AfDpNbAFfR5IKH89bvYM7jD7EhrNowalNYzHnp2Ip2rl/s320/IMG-2072.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Becky Morrow Entertaining Pro Tip: buy a big disposable pan when cooking for a crowd! I quadrupled the recipe, so using one enormous pan was way easier than using four 9x13 inch pans. You just have to add time to heat it all the way through!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thursday:</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I volunteer in Maggie and Gracie's classes on Thursdays. This is definitely something I would do whether or not we were planting a church. I've done this since Leah was in 4K. I love getting to know their teachers and classmates! Also, I have this incredible amount of respect for teachers...they work SO hard and care SO much. I'm happy to do what I can to make their day the tiniest bit easier!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHK2fL6tSxDlM2ud3nGThQYFsynO8-xihCxu4IBrHz0-6lEiupYv38To3N7hIvPBwEoH8BimhvEnqJ8FDxrG6IMUyu0i9gjzjktpPRggLmteOUYu708eDx_1kuccYBfA5_sMChclpoJP3Z/s1600/IMG-2073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHK2fL6tSxDlM2ud3nGThQYFsynO8-xihCxu4IBrHz0-6lEiupYv38To3N7hIvPBwEoH8BimhvEnqJ8FDxrG6IMUyu0i9gjzjktpPRggLmteOUYu708eDx_1kuccYBfA5_sMChclpoJP3Z/s320/IMG-2073.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Note: I reeeeeeally lucked out with my visitor tag up there. You have to have your drivers license on record at the school to come in. The first time I registered, I still had my Wisconsin license which had a good picture on it. In Iowa, you aren't allowed to show your teeth in your photo. I'd been practicing and practicing a pleasant, toothless smile in anticipation of my driver's license. But, I started to laugh when they took my picture and quickly closed my mouth. Consequently, my driver's license picture is a mess and I look like there is something seriously wrong with me. My Wisconsin license picture is what got stored in the school's system, and I'm thankful for that every week!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I do fluency practice with the 3rd graders which is really fun! I enjoy talking to them one at a time. And, for what it's worth, I don't think any of them knew what a "damsel in distress" was. Even the best readers stumbled on it!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2mO5orxUR3a7TkA8zdstYyyt6tFF3GaekGLFK7Gj2EL5HeflXlXABpymk7YWzht-58DJCiDk7R9AAEkvK2ZQMX5PRWE1l5Zg1hapKXJ8Wn3igzyoUO6iJjAdJBst0HAXxW2QlvfBaBQ7/s1600/IMG-2074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2mO5orxUR3a7TkA8zdstYyyt6tFF3GaekGLFK7Gj2EL5HeflXlXABpymk7YWzht-58DJCiDk7R9AAEkvK2ZQMX5PRWE1l5Zg1hapKXJ8Wn3igzyoUO6iJjAdJBst0HAXxW2QlvfBaBQ7/s320/IMG-2074.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Kind of funny :)</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, so that was a lot of stuff from my week! I'm always a little curious about how others go about their day to day life, so I hope you enjoyed that peek into mine!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, we'd love it if you wanted to join us on Sunday! We start at 10:00 and have nursery available for kids age 4 and under!</span></div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-22180303961241580982018-03-05T05:00:00.000-06:002018-03-05T05:00:03.460-06:00February Updates<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In case you're having a hard time coming up with a movie to watch for movie night, a fun recipe to make, or are a bit curious about the goings on at the Morrow house, here are some ideas and updates!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyl7k11xk1hVSWeJOctDZw-MGn5nH316t4TDBLDX76YCPTXIzHMH2Jki3LS8IenQ1tQ2CuePl-N_DrwcY71K6MlckjBOxFvT31D4RmxN4kIAkF4uFrn45sluKmKQS_9aQT-jZovdQEmPM/s1600/Bday.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyl7k11xk1hVSWeJOctDZw-MGn5nH316t4TDBLDX76YCPTXIzHMH2Jki3LS8IenQ1tQ2CuePl-N_DrwcY71K6MlckjBOxFvT31D4RmxN4kIAkF4uFrn45sluKmKQS_9aQT-jZovdQEmPM/s320/Bday.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Recipes I Made and You Should, Too:</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.melskitchencafe.com/dark-chocolate-granola/" target="_blank">Dark Chocolate Granola</a>: This is dessert granola that you somehow feel virtuous eating!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://iowagirleats.com/2018/02/09/meal-prep-greek-chickpea-salad/" target="_blank">Greek Chickpea Salad</a>: This was really simple and good! I'm making it again this week. It held up really well in the fridge all week and had awesome flavor!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://ourbestbites.com/bacon-ranch-chicken-sliders/" target="_blank">Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders</a>: Leah chose this as her birthday dinner! It's totally a crowd pleaser, super easy to make ahead of time, and you can get all of the ingredients at Aldi! Win-Win-Win!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Movies We Watched for Movie Night:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Emoji Movie: I'm not going to lie, this was better than I anticipated! To be fair, the bar was really low (I'm talking ankle height), and I was pleasantly surprised that it exceeded my expectations! I thought it was funny that the twitter bird was kind of a character :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cool Runnings: It was Olympics season, so we were obligated to watch it, of course. A little bit of language and unkind talking but not bad!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Return of the Jedi: The girls liked this! I remember watching it in the theater when I was little. It's probably my favorite of them all, but to be fair, it's probably the one I've paid the most attention to :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Incredibles: We'd only seen bits and pieces of this one and really enjoyed watching the actual whole thing! The second one is coming out this summer!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dolphin Tale: We've seen this before and it's good! I like feeling triumphant and dolphin loving at the end. Also, Aaron made a lot of Harry Connick Jr. jokes under his breath, so that made the movie extra enjoyable for me!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Leah turned 12</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2v8I3UG2rr5I0tsCmOPrPZzeYbmqAc7MjUtDFhUHFXbDI3tNU5wlOkgssV9C2bVeaoTedXshOSur6uyheMTTB7EVVJ3-LdD803JDk_86aSWyFauv8VN4dnMNLOJQibnjRtAGOp0I9C7FI/s1600/IMG-2023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2v8I3UG2rr5I0tsCmOPrPZzeYbmqAc7MjUtDFhUHFXbDI3tNU5wlOkgssV9C2bVeaoTedXshOSur6uyheMTTB7EVVJ3-LdD803JDk_86aSWyFauv8VN4dnMNLOJQibnjRtAGOp0I9C7FI/s320/IMG-2023.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I mean, raise your hand if that makes you feel old?! I see that hand ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We got her some clothes from Old Navy, the Nike headband pictured above (that's ALL the rage at the middle school), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Voyage-Patience-Goodspeed-Heather-Frederick/dp/0689848692/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0689848692&pd_rd_r=Y9R5VQ6HG4JEETH0WGX7&pd_rd_w=R3iOn&pd_rd_wg=S7qIg&psc=1&refRID=Y9R5VQ6HG4JEETH0WGX7&dpID=51QGsfIvClL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=detail" target="_blank">two</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Education-Patience-Goodspeed-Heather-Frederick/dp/1416913947/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1520198355&sr=8-10&keywords=heather+vogel+frederick" target="_blank">books</a> by one of her favorite authors, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paint-Sticker-Masterpieces-Re-create-Artworks/dp/0761189513/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1520198446&sr=8-8&keywords=sticker+book+for+adults" target="_blank">this paint by sticker book</a>.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She liked and has used everything, but her favorites, by far, have been the headband and the sticker book. That sticker book is legit and I pretty much want my own!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Leah's cake was all lemon all the time!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXJjhAohng1RMRsu7VHIGVJE05oDlRgotF2Cr9mRz5U3EbIV4m6hxgF3l-oFPOV_Ec5zJD3cYDYMnijVNX_VLY-yuovBL1gaSvGaCCd-0LjX8D27HGQVA7VfqiUZ3_tNO646bCkLXq3ge/s1600/IMG-2021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXJjhAohng1RMRsu7VHIGVJE05oDlRgotF2Cr9mRz5U3EbIV4m6hxgF3l-oFPOV_Ec5zJD3cYDYMnijVNX_VLY-yuovBL1gaSvGaCCd-0LjX8D27HGQVA7VfqiUZ3_tNO646bCkLXq3ge/s320/IMG-2021.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I made the cake from <a href="https://ourbestbites.com/lemon-buttermilk-sheet-cake/" target="_blank">this recipe</a> and the frosting from <a href="https://www.melskitchencafe.com/lemon-blueberry-cake-with-whipped-lemon-cream-frosting/" target="_blank">this recipe</a>. I put <a href="http://www.finecooking.com/recipe/classic-lemon-curd" target="_blank">this lemon curd</a> in between the layers and on top. I would have chilled the frosting a big before using it, because it was a little runnier than I prefer for piping, but the flavor was excellent!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the words, I put plastic wrap on a cookie sheet. Then, in a bowl, I melted some finely chopped white chocolate (not white chocolate chips). I put it in a zip lock and snipped the tiniest bit off of one of the bottom corners. I piped the words onto the cookie sheet and then stuck in some toothpicks. Once the chocolate hardened, I carefully pulled it off the plastic wrap! Not as fancy as buying something at the store, but still pretty and fun! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyway, there are some bits and pieces from our February! I hope yours was great, too!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have a post all set to go on Thursday with some fun church updates, so be on the lookout for that!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have an awesome week!</span>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-70013790553743008572018-02-13T05:00:00.000-06:002018-02-15T07:27:00.455-06:00Favorite Things Party<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hosted a super fun Favorite Things Party last week!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qdxjqNCWsVoFaa1LF2WOSrz_Lin1ayFDbXCUJ9-1kz81AX6Vaw4niVjXLUoIJzfKhgXg5FAu7kMc115KYyTS9pIBR-pGMXoQx6nZjWlz-XLvCHSZSAEeqx9R8lL8JOWIMauJ53VfJxhz/s1600/FavoriteThingsParty.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qdxjqNCWsVoFaa1LF2WOSrz_Lin1ayFDbXCUJ9-1kz81AX6Vaw4niVjXLUoIJzfKhgXg5FAu7kMc115KYyTS9pIBR-pGMXoQx6nZjWlz-XLvCHSZSAEeqx9R8lL8JOWIMauJ53VfJxhz/s320/FavoriteThingsParty.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've read about Favorite Thing Parties before and have always wanted to host one, but I wasn't quite sure about how to organize one for a decent sized group of people! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I reached out to Julie (<a href="http://www.joyshope.com/" target="_blank">who wrote the first blog I ever read</a>) on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joyshope/" target="_blank">instagram</a>, because she had posted about a party she hosted for a group of women. She was super sweet and gave me some great tips and ideas!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, here's the gist:</span><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Each guest thinks of something she loves or is super useful to her. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She brings 4 of the same thing that costs between $5-7. So, each person is spending between $20-28. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She comes to the party with her unwrapped favorite thing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Each guest talks about her favorite thing, why she likes it, where she got it, etc., and gives out 4 of her favorite thing to 4 different people.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eat treats and hang out!</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here's how it played out at my house!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As each guest arrived, they got a little packet:</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOlFjIKqE9DSd5miSSZbLqbELXYsxRS_eM2V_l2zeoAZ-1rrtvFG2Nzyxmo-fxyaR_H128423UHmxvEr-t3yoG8Z0wQxJgiVfQWBblYIb0Xu-CSWPgPHOKAPjrCT4mOGsjovREBlngUyf/s1600/IMG-1971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOlFjIKqE9DSd5miSSZbLqbELXYsxRS_eM2V_l2zeoAZ-1rrtvFG2Nzyxmo-fxyaR_H128423UHmxvEr-t3yoG8Z0wQxJgiVfQWBblYIb0Xu-CSWPgPHOKAPjrCT4mOGsjovREBlngUyf/s320/IMG-1971.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are 4 slips of paper and a list of favorite things. Each guest wrote her name on the slips of paper and put them in a bowl. Then, she filled out her list of favorite things that varied from favorite animal, favorite Winter Olympic event, favorite vacation spot, etc.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once everyone filled out their papers, we got settled into the living room for the exchange! I actually didn't take any pictures during the evening, because I was busy enjoying the people!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not everybody knew each other, so we started out by going around the circle and having everyone say her name and one of her favorite things from the list. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I got us started by sharing about my favorite thing (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VWHN0O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">these cutie little scissors</a> to keep in my purse and a couple of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B66DXU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">these pens</a>) and then drew 4 names out of the bowl. If I would have drawn the same person's name twice, I'd put the duplicate name back in the bowl and redraw! That happened a few times, and it was no big deal.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Julie recommended that as a person's name was drawn, she could share one of her favorite things from the list. This slowed down the drawing in a good way and kept it from feeling like a raffle. It was also a fun way for people to find out things they had in common!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Leah, Maggie, and Gracie hung out in the living room and Maggie kept an adorable Favorite Things Data Table! She couldn't be any cuter!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpZXRNTOxUA4T5LeQsiQhCMUq4PgdrAnywEN_r2kRqdBvF2rjRf4omn5P9pGuPwgnLEqnVh2wlEXxUEyaW74sR5ujCUL-XBF7zzo_UT0g5oAbfXJkudhNAgvMCWJcyKuFON3TMegk0JcG/s1600/IMG-1972.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpZXRNTOxUA4T5LeQsiQhCMUq4PgdrAnywEN_r2kRqdBvF2rjRf4omn5P9pGuPwgnLEqnVh2wlEXxUEyaW74sR5ujCUL-XBF7zzo_UT0g5oAbfXJkudhNAgvMCWJcyKuFON3TMegk0JcG/s320/IMG-1972.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And, of course there were snacks! I served hummus, pretzel thins, and carrots, <a href="https://www.melskitchencafe.com/white-chocolate-raspberry-truffle-cheesecake/" target="_blank">raspberry white chocolate cheesecake</a>, and some <a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/valentines-popcorn-white-chocolate-popcorn/" target="_blank">addictive popcorn</a> that Becca made!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiOP_SxzEj923pob3AcXPh2Q-T-RPPn4Uubyd-pjioeWO1h0zRG_N2-zexZMW4IydTUmX_MWDEW-ylp54W1ap_An_fFrDaIeNJhsIn1gtdG2d0iBCMQa0gwx0Z3keZCfy5AqnEWl5vNSkF/s1600/IMG-1966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiOP_SxzEj923pob3AcXPh2Q-T-RPPn4Uubyd-pjioeWO1h0zRG_N2-zexZMW4IydTUmX_MWDEW-ylp54W1ap_An_fFrDaIeNJhsIn1gtdG2d0iBCMQa0gwx0Z3keZCfy5AqnEWl5vNSkF/s320/IMG-1966.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And, yeah, I bought flowers at Aldi for the evening! I walk past the flowers all the time but picked some up this time because I thought they'd add something spring-y! I got the flowers 5 days ago and they're still going strong.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Steph helped me decorate sugar cookies as a party favor!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdVPaTXcuxOBvqRd_fVxzCJWvjW4h72dNgjwZtfjW2AhrXNbhPlqNxuka9ZuZDY8t0VQQ_3vZAbHKD4HsQLU-7OK-XZ0XPe3eWYQdzhLRsWSNKhsgIwIP23wRA3snN732kDkyTZaOvLvM/s1600/IMG-1965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdVPaTXcuxOBvqRd_fVxzCJWvjW4h72dNgjwZtfjW2AhrXNbhPlqNxuka9ZuZDY8t0VQQ_3vZAbHKD4HsQLU-7OK-XZ0XPe3eWYQdzhLRsWSNKhsgIwIP23wRA3snN732kDkyTZaOvLvM/s320/IMG-1965.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I packaged them up 2 to a bag, and then forgot to hand them out to the first several people who left. Oops :) And, yes, they are even yummier than they look!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, wanna see what I got?</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUZtyxTO88cmRqh2Djd00b4P-2R1lI8R1vslxDGSP9mCNdXFzKR4HT48NZorx5_E0Bh2rZnqPTsBmPPvtUbIxBSsH5SlcTdeG93As9XemfgYzejLHZ1yT_NGsmpGwlYwyGmu-DJt4vBpEI/s1600/IMG-1970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUZtyxTO88cmRqh2Djd00b4P-2R1lI8R1vslxDGSP9mCNdXFzKR4HT48NZorx5_E0Bh2rZnqPTsBmPPvtUbIxBSsH5SlcTdeG93As9XemfgYzejLHZ1yT_NGsmpGwlYwyGmu-DJt4vBpEI/s320/IMG-1970.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_14?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=the+angry+mama+microwave+cleaner&sprefix=the+angry+mama%2Caps%2C183&crid=2N1A7WCRODI3P" target="_blank">The Angry Mama</a>: Yeah, I almost bought this for Aaron for Christmas, but, yeah, I came to my senses and realized that The Angry Mama isn't on the top of the gift list for any man. I can't wait to try this out!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Candy and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Poo-Pourri-Before-You-Go-Toilet-2-Ounce-Original/dp/B0108XRDJE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1518407291&sr=8-4&keywords=poo+pourri" target="_blank">Poo-Pourri</a>: OK, I think poo-pourri is equal party hilarious and practical! The giver of the poo-pourri got it at Menards not Amazon, so I'd imagine it was cheaper!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Spatulas-Set-Heat-Resistant-FloridaBrands/dp/B074Q38T78/ref=sr_1_18?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518407446&sr=1-18&keywords=small+silicone+spatula" target="_blank">Adorable Tiny Spatulas</a>: Oh my gosh, I love the little spatulas for scraping things out of cans and bowls. These are dishwasher safe which I love even more!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Spatulas-Set-Heat-Resistant-FloridaBrands/dp/B074Q38T78/ref=sr_1_18?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518407446&sr=1-18&keywords=small+silicone+spatula" target="_blank">Password Sign</a>: I can't wait to put this up in our guest room! Super practical and cute!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VWHN0O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Tiny Scissors</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B66DXU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Sharpie Pens</a>: Yep, that's what I brought. I mean, is it just me, or do find that you fairly often just need a scissors when you're out and about?</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Favorite Things Party made for such a fun evening! I feel like we need something fun to spice up our dark, cold Iowa winter, and this was just the thing! I can't wait to host another one next winter!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, and here are three of my legit, absolute favorites:</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLz-9GcXfVQkP3H5Wzfxo090bpFsTiYUoYg4qFtbJhGNzvoWWeFgM_E18hGtpCYjtJR7rzHigFurSNr0TF6ZIGEEyspSPKtPB9VbujRJHGQS0l0TxqUbUs212rB_fBBlGd2jNZbCL7aJYy/s1600/IMG-1977.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLz-9GcXfVQkP3H5Wzfxo090bpFsTiYUoYg4qFtbJhGNzvoWWeFgM_E18hGtpCYjtJR7rzHigFurSNr0TF6ZIGEEyspSPKtPB9VbujRJHGQS0l0TxqUbUs212rB_fBBlGd2jNZbCL7aJYy/s320/IMG-1977.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love those girlies of mine!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have a great week!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-10161815975490794342017-06-13T05:00:00.000-05:002017-06-13T05:00:20.855-05:00Door County Restaurants<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm Door County's newest, biggest fan! </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had the best time! We had great weather, and we went early enough in the season that nothing was very busy. I've realized that while I am a "people person," I am crowd averse. I don't like have to wait 20 minutes for a table at a restaurant (especially with the girls) and I don't like feeling like I'm in people's way. This time of year was perfect for us!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really appreciated all of the recommendations we got from our friends to help us plan our trip, so I wanted to compile all of the things we enjoyed into one spot...which will turn into more like 3 spots, so this won't be the longest post known to man.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's the short version:</span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We ate at </span>both <a href="https://wildtomatopizza.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Wild Tomato</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> locations (once for supper, once for lunch) and loved it! Definitely the best food we had all week!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We ate at <a href="http://www.pcjunctiondoorcounty.com/" target="_blank">PC Junction</a> for supper one evening, and it was so fun! Totally a mom and pop place where a little train brings you your food. The food was just okay, but I don't think you go there for the food. The food carrying train is the main draw. Plus, they had a super fun play area outside! Even though the food wasn't great, it's totally worth going if you have kids.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We ate at <a href="http://www.aljohnsons.com/" target="_blank">Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant</a> (also known as the restaurant with goats on the roof) for lunch and had breakfast food. It was good but not great.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We ate ice cream at three places: <a href="http://www.notlickedyet.com/" target="_blank">Not Licked Yet</a>, <a href="http://wilsonsicecream.com/" target="_blank">Wilson's</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grumpyseggharbor/" target="_blank">Grumpy's</a>. Not Licked Yet actually served custard and had fun popsicles. It's located on a little creek and had a great playground. Wilson's absolutely lived up to the hype...so good! We enjoyed Grumpy's which was really close to our hotel.</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, the long version with pictures!<br /></span></div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wild Tomato was seriously amazing! We ate supper at the Fish Creek location on our first evening. If I'm comparing the locations to each other, I liked the atmosphere in Sister Bay better than the one in Fish Creek; it was just brighter.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But, at the Fish Creek location, they gave the girls little containers of pizza dough to play with! Both places have the very cool water bottles, though!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1fy4DTFeYzUPK8I8eO3iqe3eJ6EozllBhVSmKgffr5AJnunFREKp_bSvn08r4DxVWLu5HFp38NleY4v9tzcjhoYTg0Y3V7cC_iFR3rbJQLCjzVil8HGU7wy9WU4E4o5PsyJ0RtZpd_0K/s1600/wildtomato1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="1600" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1fy4DTFeYzUPK8I8eO3iqe3eJ6EozllBhVSmKgffr5AJnunFREKp_bSvn08r4DxVWLu5HFp38NleY4v9tzcjhoYTg0Y3V7cC_iFR3rbJQLCjzVil8HGU7wy9WU4E4o5PsyJ0RtZpd_0K/s400/wildtomato1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />The pizza was excellent at both locations! We had an awesome bread basket at the Fish Creek location for an appetizer. There were several different breads and three dips. The herbed goat cheese was phenomenal! I'd eat anything if it had that goat cheese on it! Leah liked it until she found out it was goat cheese, but I told her it stood for <b>G</b>reatest <b>O</b>f <b>A</b>ll <b>T</b>ime. Believe it or not, I don't know that she bought it :)</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had artichoke dip with focaccia bread for our appetizer at lunch at the Sister Bay location. The dip was great, but the bread was just okay. As a food nerd, it seemed to me like they rushed the rise on the bread, because it didn't have a good crumb or chew to it. <---see, that was nerdy.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had an awesome salad both times! Goat cheese, dried cherries, and maple roasted walnuts with a cherry vinaigrette. I'm working on a copycat recipe and am almost there on the dressing!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1FPweHZNM4meBFjRLdfmvjzrNKqQOmb7ctmXQCDSXZNKeFFJaxfxH-OBvR4WBZWxukkZ8o4cWtKBePPalxRSjBvTOUVybfKARQN3ri0DESnL3Y4HRy-y-XAwy4i1JbJdMPKoOKrUyfaS/s1600/wildtomatofood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1FPweHZNM4meBFjRLdfmvjzrNKqQOmb7ctmXQCDSXZNKeFFJaxfxH-OBvR4WBZWxukkZ8o4cWtKBePPalxRSjBvTOUVybfKARQN3ri0DESnL3Y4HRy-y-XAwy4i1JbJdMPKoOKrUyfaS/s400/wildtomatofood.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Sister Bay location is right by the beach, so it worked out really well to have lunch and then go play on the beach! The Fish Creek location is right by the entrance to Peninsula State Park and just down the road from Not Licked Yet.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaUz-jaqOen2arWOZxMuMYAg0CA9wzjbzRHtj7gXtx8rVBDBLU-2ub7_tpCtqIYAwCmLeS7haQy5ke3khLhi76RGymFO3A5bC5nuxLNHDi9dWXfhStoKbTibNi-ciyXq5r8jGPh1HjRBj/s1600/wildtomatofamily.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaUz-jaqOen2arWOZxMuMYAg0CA9wzjbzRHtj7gXtx8rVBDBLU-2ub7_tpCtqIYAwCmLeS7haQy5ke3khLhi76RGymFO3A5bC5nuxLNHDi9dWXfhStoKbTibNi-ciyXq5r8jGPh1HjRBj/s400/wildtomatofamily.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The service was fine at both locations. We didn't have to wait and our servers brought us what we needed, when we needed it. I wouldn't necessarily say they were friendly or cheerful, but I also don't go to a restaurant to become friends with a server.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Eating at Wild Tomato is a must in my book!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Like I mentioned above, PC Junction is super fun! The servers/conductors seemed happy and cheerful. The food was so-so, but that's not the point of going there. Our girls aren't train enthusiasts by any stretch of the imagination, but they had so much fun! The outside play area was seriously awesome!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirp9KsHGHrPOOmMXSlAjGgfq7yz6HyPrRB8f1kIXwhrhokxr13SpG1q8Ko7Emi1dIfQ7neGcYEvJjtwnln2dlK_EHky4JfNfO7wvNhuU4GSH59H4uUGedW_zDeW0HqimxFy-U0FJOENLXE/s1600/pcjunction.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1003" data-original-width="1600" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirp9KsHGHrPOOmMXSlAjGgfq7yz6HyPrRB8f1kIXwhrhokxr13SpG1q8Ko7Emi1dIfQ7neGcYEvJjtwnln2dlK_EHky4JfNfO7wvNhuU4GSH59H4uUGedW_zDeW0HqimxFy-U0FJOENLXE/s400/pcjunction.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Al Johnson's was good, but I don't know that I could fully appreciate all of the Swedish/Norwegian-ness of it. If my family had a high Swedish or Norwegian cultural identity, I'm sure I would have seen a lot of things that reminded me of my grandma's house, but that's not the case for me. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUU_aOz_Xu5o4AVbfK17fMalp96yGKttLIs9WdaIDnfu7A4HcICC48HSwS1V7SkjVuu6-RB6MiER8_H8JkRCgMlVf0ToRPJodJEoqylpaIkITfb7c2vC7YKQOHkeqvscoilppZWlKlD6SK/s1600/IMG_20170606_120242437_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="901" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUU_aOz_Xu5o4AVbfK17fMalp96yGKttLIs9WdaIDnfu7A4HcICC48HSwS1V7SkjVuu6-RB6MiER8_H8JkRCgMlVf0ToRPJodJEoqylpaIkITfb7c2vC7YKQOHkeqvscoilppZWlKlD6SK/s400/IMG_20170606_120242437_HDR.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had Swedish Pancakes with the best Door County cherry topping! We all had breakfast food and enjoyed it. Our waitress seemed rushed, though. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was really fun to see the goats on the roof, though! I accidentally took this very artistic picture of a roof goat:</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIr8wrK37OdnRFuBt0XKd1BAebtjwdcPEWXpM9_hoohtd0NvLsfOoaiRhgRxIGuVQ-23v9I0fMN0kwYBfNhqrbbGSs3ceYXwbVFLepLpJReXff2KcWhc2bGfnuEQNSYryelrWFHuBbE-z/s1600/IMG_20170606_120403238_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIr8wrK37OdnRFuBt0XKd1BAebtjwdcPEWXpM9_hoohtd0NvLsfOoaiRhgRxIGuVQ-23v9I0fMN0kwYBfNhqrbbGSs3ceYXwbVFLepLpJReXff2KcWhc2bGfnuEQNSYryelrWFHuBbE-z/s400/IMG_20170606_120403238_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That's not edited and there isn't a filter! I mean, it's like a glowing goat!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And, we can't forget this framer:</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8jUH_6ec9nCO6Lr12dkkcwYLZDFpkJiWadQ-b3bGEf1QjgaOUcTIH0xhjstDmcvQJVYMVP_TWoIrYxLDGWvfgzKen8XFEVDEoqJ_fl2HeeP8OtvWsKLmYKd7HNTL7P02zl1cYaz5HcYO/s1600/IMG_20170606_130037120_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="901" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8jUH_6ec9nCO6Lr12dkkcwYLZDFpkJiWadQ-b3bGEf1QjgaOUcTIH0xhjstDmcvQJVYMVP_TWoIrYxLDGWvfgzKen8XFEVDEoqJ_fl2HeeP8OtvWsKLmYKd7HNTL7P02zl1cYaz5HcYO/s400/IMG_20170606_130037120_HDR.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Leah was in on the joke :)</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We'd heard that Wilson's is THE place for ice cream and it was SO good! It was actually pretty busy on a Tuesday afternoon in early June, so I can't imagine how busy it would be on a weekend in July! The had regular flavors, but some fun ones, too! I had lemon cheesecake ice cream...soooo good! Plus, they put a jelly bean on the bottom of each ice cream cone which the girls thought was awesome! Aaron got their root beer and said it was some of the best he'd ever had!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMTM-i3g17Sg28UbeNO9DZ50Jy57j_0NkCJgPgZ6gAxO_jRsbEv15ypfLMj4dfaOZ0-P1S7DSjH4lE0cpSnwZ_KBsryf0CiHUghs97WKpnyRK-SzaapnRYWDye_wm-oOpoAmcKgJtOXW-/s1600/IMG_20170606_140802602_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="901" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMTM-i3g17Sg28UbeNO9DZ50Jy57j_0NkCJgPgZ6gAxO_jRsbEv15ypfLMj4dfaOZ0-P1S7DSjH4lE0cpSnwZ_KBsryf0CiHUghs97WKpnyRK-SzaapnRYWDye_wm-oOpoAmcKgJtOXW-/s400/IMG_20170606_140802602_HDR.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not Licked Yet was delicious, too! I had an Arnold Palmer popsicle which was so refreshing and delicious! Their playground area was super fun, plus we enjoyed the evening on the edge of the river!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mhZCeJvJr-35rWM7kCx1MBstvsiVXBubLKGLaRJGH0mmU4B12Pea1PI6P7j7hIfSPU94W8wEM1ByhyphenhyphentITRfq_wL2_ts8RCJiSx8sNvIdgL34rTHr6bAgWu0fg3hQAIu_VFAvnRxBlA8A/s1600/IMG_20170605_180748828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mhZCeJvJr-35rWM7kCx1MBstvsiVXBubLKGLaRJGH0mmU4B12Pea1PI6P7j7hIfSPU94W8wEM1ByhyphenhyphentITRfq_wL2_ts8RCJiSx8sNvIdgL34rTHr6bAgWu0fg3hQAIu_VFAvnRxBlA8A/s400/IMG_20170605_180748828.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are ice cream shops literally everywhere! The closest one to our hotel was Grumpy's (no picture though). They served Cedar Crest ice cream and it was good! Not quite the level of the other two, but, I mean...it's ice cream! It's good! Plus, the inside was really cute. It was an easy walk to the waterfront to watch a beautiful sunset!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'll be back (hopefully) soon to talk about what we did!</span></div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-36462506422711758702016-02-14T19:22:00.000-06:002016-02-14T19:22:06.696-06:00Observers Gotta Observe: Water Park Edition<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Aaron is usually the only one privy to my slightly snarky water park observations, but I decided to share these with you! I believe the word you are looking for is lucky. ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinE14lu-tVw3J7j_y3c8sBsRV54LNNP4UMQl6OJo6OZ9dh2YcPLDOXl1KsWu3cIuJ2nJFtjnHEts92QCYUpGuWskc48k7D4Yx-GLAKrJbUxOmwW9mv411gzYugFPdENexJaysFv8er3ifI/s1600/waterpark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinE14lu-tVw3J7j_y3c8sBsRV54LNNP4UMQl6OJo6OZ9dh2YcPLDOXl1KsWu3cIuJ2nJFtjnHEts92QCYUpGuWskc48k7D4Yx-GLAKrJbUxOmwW9mv411gzYugFPdENexJaysFv8er3ifI/s400/waterpark.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>1. Rough Start</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I first go into a water park, it is so loud and overstimulating! Once we were at one and it was "party night!" or something like that. So, in addition to the sounds of splashing water, fans, and happy children, there was bumping dance music. I felt like I was in my own personal, overstimulated hell. But, then I got used to it and it was all good :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2. Cautionary Tale of Tattoos</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I understand the appeal of tattoos. I get that it's a way to mark important life events, share creativity, or tell a story/testimony. I'm just saying it might be a good idea to go to a water park in case you are considering any of the following:</span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a large oak tree in your cleavage with a skull sporting pig tails on the side</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">barbed wire with a dangling dream catcher or two on your upper arm</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">haunted house on the shoulder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">flaming infinity sign on your back</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">rosary necklace around the neck</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What looks good on a firm 18 year old body, might not look so great on the "40 year old and I've had a few too many beers body" or the "30 something had some babies body." Just make sure you'll like it when you look different or will have the confidence not to care if your tattoo gets a bit wonky. Also, go ahead and get those tats touched up; put it in the budget!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>3. Defined Water Park Personalities</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our daughters have very defined water park personalities!</span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Leah is the "watch me!" kid. She's always coming up with fun tricks, jumps, and handstands, and spins for us to watch.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Maggie is the hot tub kid. She gets cold really easily, so she likes to spend lots of time in the hot tub! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gracie is the water slide kid. She will go up and down a water slide literally 20 times in a row. Those stairs are quite a workout! </span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>4. I saw a guy who looked like Buddy Garrity on the lazy river.</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It wasn't <a href="http://fridaynightlights.wikia.com/wiki/Buddy_Garrity" target="_blank">him</a>.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>5. Cell phone usage</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Almost every time we're at an indoor water park, I see someone talking on a cell phone. I can barely hear myself think, so I'm always slightly impressed that they can hear someone on a phone. I'm also impressed by the risk takers using their cell phones in the hot tub...whether or not it's in a ziplock bag.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>6. About the hot tub...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let's keep it PG, playahs. Moving on...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>7. Camo isn't just for the Army/hunting/Capture the Flag anymore</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A couple years ago, the bridal store downtown had camo prom dresses in the display window. Then, I actually saw a girl wearing one with a blaze orange sash/belt, naturally. And it wasn't the army camo, it was the kind that has branches and leaves on it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fast forward to the camo swimming suits I saw. I felt that the military-esque camo swimming trunks were anticipated, but the mom wearing a branch and leaves camo tankini with coordinating skirt was a bit unexpected. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>8. I like that lots of water parks have life jackets.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It puts my mind at ease when I can't spot the girls right away.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><b>9. Lifeguards rule</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">I was a lifeguard back in the day...way back in the day. I'm here to tell you that lifeguarding is as boring as heck, except when you are pulling someone out of the water, and then you're adrenaline is going crazy! I like watching the lifeguards scan the water and walk back and forth to the areas that would be blind spots if they weren't checking. It seems like it helps keep the guards alert. Lifeguards win!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><b>10. I like that the girls especially like water parks</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">I like that they play so nicely together. I think it's especially sweet, too, that after they tire of the slides, they play imagination games with each other in the regular pool part!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do you have any random water park observations? Do share!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, are indoor water parks a midwest thing, or are they all over?</span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy Monday!</span></div>
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-74052823034531138742016-01-15T09:17:00.000-06:002016-01-15T09:17:19.471-06:00Everyday Happy: January 8th-14th, 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmbeDZnwF0YLkazsQoqcjLykhxSra3Kr6WckK2QRpeaVLOVSzkWYppWLpGm4qgsztx25SuoRNvDbRQiOCdTFOwQ08Vxq1tsnbH-23Mi3jGlHUrA82Lfjw3qaPsVPu2po6mMQLVosfkURA/s1600/January+8-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmbeDZnwF0YLkazsQoqcjLykhxSra3Kr6WckK2QRpeaVLOVSzkWYppWLpGm4qgsztx25SuoRNvDbRQiOCdTFOwQ08Vxq1tsnbH-23Mi3jGlHUrA82Lfjw3qaPsVPu2po6mMQLVosfkURA/s400/January+8-14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been a good week around here! And, although I have yet to pack a box, I have thrown a lot of stuff away, so that's always a plus, right? I feel like Gracie and I will be able to pack up some games and rarely used kitchen items today, though!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 8</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0DhClws4y0k-BfJkRIjf5_JPLwt1nyxHY1TxZrs19MmxvAzhBTiSyNkc5k4RT6KonkNxVlEfThN5noXa3BlTv5rY-ve1oMd9fwFkQPT46rI43qqyw7FoWRx_oBOLeaDu5uMCc3hnnSqf/s1600/1.8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0DhClws4y0k-BfJkRIjf5_JPLwt1nyxHY1TxZrs19MmxvAzhBTiSyNkc5k4RT6KonkNxVlEfThN5noXa3BlTv5rY-ve1oMd9fwFkQPT46rI43qqyw7FoWRx_oBOLeaDu5uMCc3hnnSqf/s400/1.8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoying scones and Downton Abbey with my favorite person!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 9</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4uLL5eM-nXz40vPS5JH74f56WPX2MM4UNVA9AEj6vtJGBFw0mUM0aDox-BgyGisMxYLSYguLKWWIxdxsnZ2Dz10MYOHkBK_Orf15xsRHH5rS5s8ZYUQ7Kqp7jlK-1Siq_8-W2gHH6AYA/s1600/1.9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4uLL5eM-nXz40vPS5JH74f56WPX2MM4UNVA9AEj6vtJGBFw0mUM0aDox-BgyGisMxYLSYguLKWWIxdxsnZ2Dz10MYOHkBK_Orf15xsRHH5rS5s8ZYUQ7Kqp7jlK-1Siq_8-W2gHH6AYA/s400/1.9.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a super fun Saturday in Madison! We met some friends for lunch, hung out at the Children's Museum, looked around inside the capitol and stopped at Trader Joe's! The girls were so impressed with how fancy the capitol was!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 10</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmP8aMR5KnzPRNyTHi2PYLbSyqlpHTnCR-tDeVUEYZ6yMORiSBRAjwJtUz-R5althp4_viEW8pd6JAKkdVYtG01adMxTP1Ce0FfBvQrDL8mPU1cDqNkjR_-d6Wixuv1opaK4IPO_V-JrE/s1600/1.10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmP8aMR5KnzPRNyTHi2PYLbSyqlpHTnCR-tDeVUEYZ6yMORiSBRAjwJtUz-R5althp4_viEW8pd6JAKkdVYtG01adMxTP1Ce0FfBvQrDL8mPU1cDqNkjR_-d6Wixuv1opaK4IPO_V-JrE/s400/1.10.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yeah, that's the Vikings game we are <strike>subjecting our children to</strike> watching. I always feel bad for the kicker, especially when he misses an easy one!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 11</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yafdvu9eYbIgjiMeTNqDlVqLUjTZCKS_lBZhdv3dFCBnNYaVdCG03mkGbHMyMHvn_7KNsmvM-66BYFsG_L2ebrRgGGBSW3juQO3wJ-jzuPN9bQXv9p0dM5gpRGdQ58jQulobhyphenhyphenesg-oP/s1600/1.11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yafdvu9eYbIgjiMeTNqDlVqLUjTZCKS_lBZhdv3dFCBnNYaVdCG03mkGbHMyMHvn_7KNsmvM-66BYFsG_L2ebrRgGGBSW3juQO3wJ-jzuPN9bQXv9p0dM5gpRGdQ58jQulobhyphenhyphenesg-oP/s400/1.11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is what after school is like at our house! At the beginning of the school year, I've had the girls bring their folders and papers to the table where we have a snack together. I look through the papers right away and get rid of whatever I'm not saving. I enter dates on the calendar right away, too. I feel like it's really helped me keep on top of things!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 12</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKl3GZOf6RwI4a93Dj5KeOuVGDS_PnhaIGhx4zwVnUl7vjBq4-cLwWZEwnBZ_FvKI6GyL7kirMQhgdBWB2W3UquvWhPE6uY4-k3-JQyAS0yDydpbIb2TZrztDis53SDphqs-fwtdocmAQF/s1600/1.12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKl3GZOf6RwI4a93Dj5KeOuVGDS_PnhaIGhx4zwVnUl7vjBq4-cLwWZEwnBZ_FvKI6GyL7kirMQhgdBWB2W3UquvWhPE6uY4-k3-JQyAS0yDydpbIb2TZrztDis53SDphqs-fwtdocmAQF/s400/1.12.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started reading the girls The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! We're really enjoying it! I've never read any of the Chronicles of Narnia, so it's been fun for me, too. I find that the girls do better listening to a chapter book if they are doing something with their hands, although Gracie did wander off (thankfully not into a wardrobe)...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 13</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnITqADiwgEHwcO24i9qk8my7-9SZ3gY_9W3M8ST7huQTv-Y-mgUm503KYKfG2ktzMjGNtFhqHxXEucRaDlRZxL5FKM5akb7VZlcy9nRBAA51C7dqpJCrPVbjxPksusfIz1OBk-IwqBKS/s1600/1.13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnITqADiwgEHwcO24i9qk8my7-9SZ3gY_9W3M8ST7huQTv-Y-mgUm503KYKfG2ktzMjGNtFhqHxXEucRaDlRZxL5FKM5akb7VZlcy9nRBAA51C7dqpJCrPVbjxPksusfIz1OBk-IwqBKS/s400/1.13.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We went to Menards to look at some flooring and found these fine Darth Vader shower heads. I'm sure we can all agree that we would get much cleaner using one ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 14</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vY-Y4LUlY7p-APDq1BlJSZzuyXcFYd4Xqzv1nuPPC-xLM_VTR1UgaCDjeLfzs-Usi7shHUV13xoqWO-3f2eHjQmM5lSH-hbottLmr_2s5CQJo2ayGPTTynHPxuVCCFCaa_LsTlSZoLwl/s1600/1.14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vY-Y4LUlY7p-APDq1BlJSZzuyXcFYd4Xqzv1nuPPC-xLM_VTR1UgaCDjeLfzs-Usi7shHUV13xoqWO-3f2eHjQmM5lSH-hbottLmr_2s5CQJo2ayGPTTynHPxuVCCFCaa_LsTlSZoLwl/s400/1.14.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maggie got 3rd place in the fire prevention poster contest, but it was for the Kindergarten category. There was some sort of mix up, and her poster got in the wrong pile, but she handled it well!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Have a great weekend!</span>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-1629369461771998832016-01-10T19:48:00.000-06:002016-01-10T19:48:51.593-06:00Update Time!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think that I blog in dog years. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For example, way back on <a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/2015/09/morrows-on-move.html" target="_blank">September 13th</a>, I said, "Later this week, I'll share more about this truly amazing group of people that God has put together."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yeah, that was a long time ago!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, I've decided to rev the ol' blog back up. I really do feel like this is going to be a big year for our family, and it's important to me that I capture all of that.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUs5yuf8_dn1ZyJJt2JJ6n9-R_xss0W5qMvnmNqVqkDxg7ietwArXgTXYrXixU_GkHocxqjp_1J2jnaV27yO-AVRz31fdbyftIT0t6wL6a-CVqNyP0w2s6XJ1g1-PIfXXDTNB_oKijEO8/s1600/recite-817d08.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUs5yuf8_dn1ZyJJt2JJ6n9-R_xss0W5qMvnmNqVqkDxg7ietwArXgTXYrXixU_GkHocxqjp_1J2jnaV27yO-AVRz31fdbyftIT0t6wL6a-CVqNyP0w2s6XJ1g1-PIfXXDTNB_oKijEO8/s320/recite-817d08.png" width="246" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, at long last, here are the people in our church plant's core group. I could really go on and on about them all, but I'll keep it brief :) Be sure to stick around to the end; I'll update you on when we are moving and all of those fun details!</span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Our partners are Brandon and Hannah:</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWpi27VH9P5-b6E7zVBkOAwsvXjGLdqVikAy5V7a25r7GC__-GkhZxXMBsQ36Co56FJ1tLTINFQj4M07j-Vt0ibVL1cskVvTxnl9EoSaOoXkR_i-qAqzO2RLNr5g1I2WGHZ57doPSi3QA/s1600/pepins-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWpi27VH9P5-b6E7zVBkOAwsvXjGLdqVikAy5V7a25r7GC__-GkhZxXMBsQ36Co56FJ1tLTINFQj4M07j-Vt0ibVL1cskVvTxnl9EoSaOoXkR_i-qAqzO2RLNr5g1I2WGHZ57doPSi3QA/s320/pepins-2.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brandon is going to be the preacher. He's compelling to listen to and his love for Jesus and the Gospel oozes out when he speaks. He's also really good at techie things like computers and sound equipment...you know, things with lots of knobs that are intimidating to the rest of us. Aaron and Brandon work really well together and their skills compliment the other very well. They share a high level of trust and unity.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hannah can organize and administrate anything. She is hospitable, anticipates the needs of others, incredibly helpful, intentional, and a great mom and friend. Hannah helps me understand Maggie and offers a lot of wisdom to how I can mother Maggie well. She is also super pregnant with baby #2 (a boy). She is facing a lot of big life changes this year and is doing so like a champ!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Their daughter, Emma, is almost two and is obviously adorable. She is super friendly and always brings a smile. Gracie is one of her favorite people :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ryan and Becca:</b></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTm-f-_LnkC7dHy_uKBW6iobiz2gascixAEp8QWLwGed0a_a5eeam-_o4nhNn3ED5RQr384wkQN6I8_gdUrRFTLQlNXRLfhTp2lb3-tz92v_z747FYNnWOOMRdxrBhaz2RfsAeafIsFcVk/s1600/ryan+and+becca.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTm-f-_LnkC7dHy_uKBW6iobiz2gascixAEp8QWLwGed0a_a5eeam-_o4nhNn3ED5RQr384wkQN6I8_gdUrRFTLQlNXRLfhTp2lb3-tz92v_z747FYNnWOOMRdxrBhaz2RfsAeafIsFcVk/s320/ryan+and+becca.jpg" width="268" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ryan has one of those smart guy analyst jobs that I don't really understand, but, he's not nerdy...for real! He's great at putting together small group Bible studies and leads them well. He consistently works at building relationships with others even if it takes him out of his comfort zone. He's very well thought out AND loves the NBA, so you can see how both of those things make him good friends with Aaron :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Becca is a gather. She is the quintessential girls' night hostess and loves having people in their home. Becca has a lot of interpersonal energy and is so friendly and welcoming. She is super fun and caring and has a game for any situation. She loves Jesus and those around her so well. She teaches 5th grade and is well loved by her students and co-workers...and pretty much everyone who knows her! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Andy and Steph:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3nJycIBJ_UDYVbzdCBX8bEKR4gKi9ezjB_SF1BixHslmxOVZOBxWjuF-BECqiFbhj_sYZDkx7iDqe6i7G5eITgUOJEZF_6V_UbOacz88tbHyO65uvYQGjRXWmeAdFEeXGzkj-K-GtfUf/s1600/andy+and+steph.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3nJycIBJ_UDYVbzdCBX8bEKR4gKi9ezjB_SF1BixHslmxOVZOBxWjuF-BECqiFbhj_sYZDkx7iDqe6i7G5eITgUOJEZF_6V_UbOacz88tbHyO65uvYQGjRXWmeAdFEeXGzkj-K-GtfUf/s320/andy+and+steph.jpg" width="236" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Andy is a phenomenal graphic designer. He designed our church's website (which I will post when everyone on the core team has announced that they are moving), and it's incredible. Andy is fun and funny. He is a reader and is well informed on things that are going on around him. Andy always sees the good people and is adored by our girls...particularly Gracie. He's also a Vikings fan which Aaron enjoys :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Steph is a great question asker and listener. She has a soft heart towards Jesus and the people around her. Steph is really creative and crafty and has happily organized areas of my home that are prone to disaster (hall closet, I'm looking at you). Steph sees things that need to be done or people who need to be cared for and she just steps in and quietly takes care of it...task or person. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have another couple who are a part of our core team, but haven't told their employers that they are moving yet, so I won't spoil that online :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plus, BONUS, our friends <b>Mike and Jen</b> are joining us!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnZr9aU_hy29XPXg1nbFrrEqIRsAEOMR4FCG0lFAPvMCfg_ultaFEIrSavt443jl_7JD6KjfUTMRLFjw_qCOooBJugEmQVJReEzEYzS_RSa2jDwyfSKk0MZ3T6AwpnnqKM8pcQt8ahxmH/s1600/10959459_10205406088089749_1211851930525812538_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnZr9aU_hy29XPXg1nbFrrEqIRsAEOMR4FCG0lFAPvMCfg_ultaFEIrSavt443jl_7JD6KjfUTMRLFjw_qCOooBJugEmQVJReEzEYzS_RSa2jDwyfSKk0MZ3T6AwpnnqKM8pcQt8ahxmH/s320/10959459_10205406088089749_1211851930525812538_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mike and Jen have been married for a little over a year, and Mike just got an engineer-y job in Dubuque. Jen works at a cupcake shop which is pretty much the most fun job I can imagine! Mike and Jen are fun and hospitable and generous. They love building community with those around them and are great at taking initiative. Plus, they are wonderful with the girls! We were so excited when they moved to Dubuque!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soooooooooooo, what's going on with us? We sold our house to our friends, Drew and Sam. We didn't even need a realtor! Shortly after we announced we were moving to Dubuque, Sam facebook messaged me and asked about talking about buying our house. She and Drew looked at it a couple of times, and we worked out a deal. We closed at the end of October.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are currently renting the house from Drew and Sam. They have been so generous to allow us to do that! There's a mortgage rule that the owners have to occupy the house 60 days after closing, so we need to move out at the end of January.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enter our neighbors, John and Margaret. They are retired and go to Florida for 2 months in the winter. They offered to let us live in their house while they are gone! We will move into their house for the next month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We close on our house in Dubuque on February 22nd. We had an accepted offer at the beginning of October! The couple we are buying the house from is buying a house from people who are going through an acrimonious divorce and they were pretty inflexible with their closing date, so it pushed things back for all of us.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aaron and my dad are putting in new floors, plus we are getting a wall out and doing a lot of painting before we move in. We will move the big stuff on February 27th and the girls will start school on February 29th.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are excited about where we are going to live! It's about a 3 block walk to the elementary school and middle school (they share property with each other). It's also about a 3 minute drive to Aldi, so that's a win in my book :) We love that it's totally in a neighborhood and we've heard that there are lots of kids around. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Needless to say, we really see God going before us and making a way!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And THAT'S what's new with us! Hopefully it won't be several dog years before another update :)</span></div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-35897495423266348772016-01-08T09:05:00.000-06:002016-01-08T09:05:27.899-06:00Everyday Happy: January 1-7, 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1CFfzATBRNuIu_AuqvGvK0ktvtdZQGoBXaIMafQbFh3K1OV5BYnm5S_y3SVrQvSynC0VSW8fmSsxsx_eTo255_5zwnCNDLg0w-mzgHId46SB4b5D28lzVoJrOYKGzqtlTvYySiQy7YdY/s1600/Everyday+Happy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1CFfzATBRNuIu_AuqvGvK0ktvtdZQGoBXaIMafQbFh3K1OV5BYnm5S_y3SVrQvSynC0VSW8fmSsxsx_eTo255_5zwnCNDLg0w-mzgHId46SB4b5D28lzVoJrOYKGzqtlTvYySiQy7YdY/s400/Everyday+Happy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm jumping back into taking a picture every day! I decided to call it Everyday Happy, purposely using "everyday" as one word. Everyday basically means regular. And, while I certainly don't think that everything in life makes us happy all the time, I do think that the happy little bits of the everyday in our every day are worth noticing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 1</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYPHsphxaH0dEq4PKlCb107-GIZGKrO4QHMJZNFOEwhkEnYsoMnofDOoMLLjIEJv7G_8wu9HA1uzWdOKjQ8B6Me7uH6gMv6sT30Fg9SkQmtqQbTHmY6OQWKv9hV5CTxAoDPooywztgykq/s1600/IMG_20160101_135249435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYPHsphxaH0dEq4PKlCb107-GIZGKrO4QHMJZNFOEwhkEnYsoMnofDOoMLLjIEJv7G_8wu9HA1uzWdOKjQ8B6Me7uH6gMv6sT30Fg9SkQmtqQbTHmY6OQWKv9hV5CTxAoDPooywztgykq/s400/IMG_20160101_135249435.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We celebrated New Year's Eve the afternoon of New Year's Day. Gracie was really feeling the party :)</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 2</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXgna_Hvm6g8ct7rEVQXgzAIGeqWdYV8hI0IB3FWuq4LQCmjeXVJ2sHLhu0kfnTOicdtWKjucfaAusu5VflovXbugxjumYXZsRvL85SJJfhLVHyE5CrzcJ2pGZ6uJn7TPQV0F5GYAxi5x/s1600/IMG_20160102_080506741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXgna_Hvm6g8ct7rEVQXgzAIGeqWdYV8hI0IB3FWuq4LQCmjeXVJ2sHLhu0kfnTOicdtWKjucfaAusu5VflovXbugxjumYXZsRvL85SJJfhLVHyE5CrzcJ2pGZ6uJn7TPQV0F5GYAxi5x/s400/IMG_20160102_080506741.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gracie loves grapefruit without sugar sprinkled on top. Pretty impressive for a 5 year old in my book!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 3</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5M87cZJDxsS5qy8gzsKgZlaYyqNq8ZQMbKJ_LMIKS0B28Spy-mtStKgVvyuN__vwgO0klrDcZ4qOiTPAi2Jd_UNwE8s9IPF9_NhHejk_Qi4rvhe2S1gBFgriDefYja7E77Tuf2aJiiCt/s1600/IMG_20160103_093154992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5M87cZJDxsS5qy8gzsKgZlaYyqNq8ZQMbKJ_LMIKS0B28Spy-mtStKgVvyuN__vwgO0klrDcZ4qOiTPAi2Jd_UNwE8s9IPF9_NhHejk_Qi4rvhe2S1gBFgriDefYja7E77Tuf2aJiiCt/s400/IMG_20160103_093154992.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Singing songs for Sunday School (say that 5 times fast :))</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 4</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdPYwSCUcQQhB3_Fk5p_hcsbnsRkj0w7nCj9pszW4QEzzC1357oBmB_LfrmEjULyRsSif7IWTjXdSbQ9b7Oj_S3z4SsVwda4_aQcUt6jtsX_Qm-5nGzQcLjtHh7gCmwClQphheuMEtKQa/s1600/IMG_20160104_094805898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdPYwSCUcQQhB3_Fk5p_hcsbnsRkj0w7nCj9pszW4QEzzC1357oBmB_LfrmEjULyRsSif7IWTjXdSbQ9b7Oj_S3z4SsVwda4_aQcUt6jtsX_Qm-5nGzQcLjtHh7gCmwClQphheuMEtKQa/s400/IMG_20160104_094805898.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Such a sunshiney day definitely called for some matching shades :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 5</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-k1uleG6sUBbCDizgyW8iAeOq1uN8ymaIOMMkH5LBUfLiiEdq5z_6WN-2hz3EM7_BDSe4O63biXRqEOQ3mtrGVwrkAq0ZspmhyphenhyphenLTyOjYe0WUmfGGYGTIv0qXoIL7q6gn7foANamsAw9A/s1600/IMG_20160105_111245486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-k1uleG6sUBbCDizgyW8iAeOq1uN8ymaIOMMkH5LBUfLiiEdq5z_6WN-2hz3EM7_BDSe4O63biXRqEOQ3mtrGVwrkAq0ZspmhyphenhyphenLTyOjYe0WUmfGGYGTIv0qXoIL7q6gn7foANamsAw9A/s400/IMG_20160105_111245486.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started going through Maggie and Gracie's room...some pre-packing organization, if you will :) It always looks worse before it looks better!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 6</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVqq4FwZ5hbmAGl_RbOYeQQf37-Qe-FVGW6Cu1_UBaFbiAtj3uRWuRK_oLE01nNm2IKn2gLHE8_qvrXKCM76TfBhypClZjEErapxprwd_hHyCJk9Y2IU53juH3Dw17YpPGPtdqXRDBoJ_/s1600/IMG_20160106_112603389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVqq4FwZ5hbmAGl_RbOYeQQf37-Qe-FVGW6Cu1_UBaFbiAtj3uRWuRK_oLE01nNm2IKn2gLHE8_qvrXKCM76TfBhypClZjEErapxprwd_hHyCJk9Y2IU53juH3Dw17YpPGPtdqXRDBoJ_/s400/IMG_20160106_112603389.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gracie and Emma hanging out in a box, like friends do.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>January 7</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSG7B7I0ckBtwgQHp41Z-V8gBE6pcicDYwxN70uAfAqesJoKO1Of1iN4fsqCpKgOAQK9Yat-m7vYs8_ddSpvHAt8LigzlNoz57rI1w4HNmTzPGMCQZgTLx-UtvhMhUpRQEzMGvXw1elkW/s1600/IMG_20160107_185006260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSG7B7I0ckBtwgQHp41Z-V8gBE6pcicDYwxN70uAfAqesJoKO1Of1iN4fsqCpKgOAQK9Yat-m7vYs8_ddSpvHAt8LigzlNoz57rI1w4HNmTzPGMCQZgTLx-UtvhMhUpRQEzMGvXw1elkW/s400/IMG_20160107_185006260.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some fun imaginative play on a Thursday night!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a great weekend!</span>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-49800886651151718762015-09-13T22:22:00.000-05:002015-09-13T22:22:47.076-05:00Morrows on the Move!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, friends, in case you haven't heard the news, we are moving!</span><div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KOUi3BQmGvV0Ccg0waHEhksIAOb7jcO6RKYfRoP4a9RG1nD4Kl2Nq4Uq7OppBo1tG47Y8ri0WKav2WCUeNJMfk5DxPUqZCZWC1jpHxgDt-hMIYQUoODLePSvjquO2ydcydlz4BtE1Pq8/s1600/morrows+on+the+move.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KOUi3BQmGvV0Ccg0waHEhksIAOb7jcO6RKYfRoP4a9RG1nD4Kl2Nq4Uq7OppBo1tG47Y8ri0WKav2WCUeNJMfk5DxPUqZCZWC1jpHxgDt-hMIYQUoODLePSvjquO2ydcydlz4BtE1Pq8/s400/morrows+on+the+move.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been several years in the making, but in early 2016, Aaron, the girls, and I will be moving to Dubuque, Iowa to start a church!</span></div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is obviously a huge transition for our family with lots of details currently settled in the "unknown" column. In case you were wondering, I'm one of those people who prefers details to permanently reside in the "well planned" column. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, even though some things are kind of up in the air, namely selling our house and buying a new one, I'm really, <i>really </i>excited! The girls have gotten used to the idea and are inching towards being excited, but I wouldn't say they are there yet. And that's normal and okay! Aaron and I have had several years to think about and get ready for this but the girls just found out at the end of the summer. A move, even a close move like this one, really does send a child's world into some sort of upheaval. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are someone who sees Leah, Maggie, or Gracie, I think it would be best if you let them bring up the move with you as they are ready. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Even though this is an adventure that Aaron and I are excited to take, it is certainly bittersweet. We love our life here. We love our friends and our neighborhood and our home and our kids' schools and our church and the fact that we are 7 minutes from anything in town. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, we trust that seeing as this is something God has made clear that He wants us to do, we know that He will be caring for us and giving us strength as we go. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also aren't doing this alone! We have partners and a team of people moving with us. Later this week, I'll share more about this truly amazing group of people that God has put together.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While many people have heard this news from us personally, it still feels kind of awkward to just drop it like a bombshell. But I figured that I just needed to get it out there so I can write about it. This is something I want to be able to look back on and see how Jesus has grown us and sustained us. Plus, I hope that YOU are encouraged and challenged by our story.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, BOOM! There it is. We are on the move...</span></div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-14928122534679183642015-09-06T15:39:00.003-05:002015-09-06T15:39:35.589-05:00Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos<div class="entry-content" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1.625em 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
There are lots and lots of slow cooker chicken tacos recipes out there, and I’ve tried a few. None of them are really bad, but I haven’t tried any that I thought were anything special.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Until now! (That sounds pretty over-dramatic, doesn’t it <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /> )</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
These are the winning-est slow cooker chicken tacos, PLUS I think there are a few factors that make them easily special.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
First of all, salsa verde.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-298" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
If you’ve watched any Dora the Explorer, you’ll know that verde is green! Salsa verde is made with tomatillos instead of regular red tomatoes. I’ve heard that Herdez makes some great salsa verde, but I’m partial to the <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/World-Table-Roasted-Green-Medium-Salsa-16-oz/15556452" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">World Table Roasted Tomatillo salsa</a>. It’s made with tomatillos, roasted jalapenos, cilantro, and lime. It’s actually distributed by Walmart, so I’m pretty sure that’s the only place you can get it.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Also special? Instead of using chicken breasts, the recipe calls for chicken thighs. These tacos weren’t dry at all. I always think it’s weird when I’m eating a pulled chicken from the slow cooker and it manages to by dry even though it’s wet. Does that make sense to anyone but me?</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
The last special factor? The polblano pepper! I’ve had stuffed and fried poblanos at a Mexican restaurant before, but this was the first time I’ve bought one. I’m a fan. They aren’t too spicy…they just add a nice little kick! You should know that I’m a baby about spicy things, and I didn’t think this was too spicy at all.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/taco.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-297" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/taco.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
After cooking the meat for 4-5 hours on low, you stir in some freshly squeezed lime juice and cilantro. I love these fresh additions at the end! Sometimes I feel like food that is slow cooked can have its flavors muddled and kind of dull, but the lime and cilantro perk this right up!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
We enjoyed these as tacos with monterrey jack cheese, sour cream, salsa, and lettuce. I also had it on a salad with cubed jack cheese, black beans, and chopped tomatoes. I made an easy dressing by combining equal parts of sour cream and salsa verde. I would have added avocados to the mix if mine was ripe.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/salad.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-296" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/salad.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I also think this would be great on nachos or in white enchiladas!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Aaron and I loved these (the girls had cheese quesadillas…whomp whomp), and I plan on making them again. I’m also freezing the leftovers so I can defrost them for an easy dinner!</div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f7f7f7; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/295-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Entree</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT5M" itemprop="prepTime">5 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cook time: <time datetime="PT5H" itemprop="cookTime">5 hours</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT5H5M" itemprop="totalTime">5 hours 5 mins</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Serves: <span itemprop="recipeYield" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8-10 tacos</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
These slow cooker chicken tacos with a twist and perfect for a weeknight meal. Freeze the leftovers for later!</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 and ½-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 large (compared to the others in the bin) poblano pepper, seeded and chopped</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup tomatillo (or green) salsa</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼ teaspoon dried oregano</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼ teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼ teaspoon pepper</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">additional salt and pepper to season chicken</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 tablespoons fresh lime juice</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼ cup minced cilantro</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In a large slow cooker, combine salsa, chopped poblano, and ¼ teaspoon each oregano, salt, and pepper.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper before adding to the ingredients already in the slow cooker. Be sure to nestle the chicken in there; don't just set it on top.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Once the chicken is cooked through, remove to a plate. Shred with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Add the lime juice and cilantro. Give it a stir to combine.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Serve in flour tortillas with your favorite taco toppings!</li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Recipe barely tweaked from </span><a href="http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tacos/" style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Taste and Tell</a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">.</span><div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-46242127754883729152015-09-06T15:37:00.004-05:002015-09-06T15:37:31.355-05:00Hospitality Hint: Sparkle<div class="entry-content" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1.625em 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I had a super fun 31 Gifts party last week, so now I’m sharing an easy hospitality hint with you!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Meet the sparkle:</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sparkle.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Sparkle! // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-304" height="759" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sparkle.jpg?resize=584%2C778" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
A lot of cooking and serving food (or beverage in this case) is in the presentation!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I feel like calling a beverage “punch” lacks a bit of, you know, <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">punch</em>!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I prefer the term “sparkle!”</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Doesn’t that sound so much more fun?</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Here’s the equation:</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/equation.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Sparkle! // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-303" height="285" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/equation.jpg?resize=584%2C292" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
In this particular sparkle, I used equal parts ginger ale, and cran-raspberry juice, and…</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
TA-DA!! Meet Ginger Cran-Raspberry Sparkle. Or you could call it a sparkler <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You can even add a twist of lime for an extra little something <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This particular sparkle was a little bit drier (as opposed to sweet), but you can certainly mix and match the soda and juice however your little heart desires!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
What combination would you enjoy?</div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-54034859917098268222015-09-06T15:36:00.002-05:002015-09-06T15:36:27.328-05:007 Layer Greek Dip<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
When I have a little party or something like a girls’ night, I like to have something sweet to eat and something savory. I’m a fan of balance in that department!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I mentioned on Monday (<a href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/hospitality-hint-sparkle/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">when I shared our beverage</a>) that I had a 31 party. This recipe was the savory snack!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I got the <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/12/7-layer-greek-dip/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">recipe from Our Best Bites</a>, and I love that it is fun and beautiful and decently healthy!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title1.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="7 Layer Greek Dip // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-310" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title1.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I’ve made my own hummus when I’ve made this before. This time, though, Aaron was out of town, and I wanted it to be easy. I bought and thoroughly enjoyed Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. I was going to buy my hummus at Aldi, but I forgot <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /> And, because I’m sure you’re interested in such things, you can buy everything for this recipe, except the dill, at Aldi!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/layers.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="7 Layer Greek Dip // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-309" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/layers.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This recipe needs to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, so it’s great to make ahead! You can even do all of the chopping the night before!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I served this with pita crackers, thin Triscuits (the little triangle guys), and carrots cut on the diagonal like chips. I think my favorite were the Triscuit thins. My friend, Kathy, observed that they were so much better than the regular Triscuits because it was less like “eating a haystack.” I have funny friends <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/top.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="7 Layer Greek Dip // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-308" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/top.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/307-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
7 Layer Greek Dip</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Appetizer</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT30M" itemprop="prepTime">30 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT30M" itemprop="totalTime">30 mins</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This beautiful dip is made ahead and perfect for a party. The leftovers make a great lunch!</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8 oz cream cheese, softened</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 teaspoon dried dill weed (or salt free greek seasoning, I used dill)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 and ½ cups hummus (choose your favorite flavor)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup seeded and diced tomatoes</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumbers</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ cup sliced kalamata olives</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3 green onions, chopped</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ cup crumbled feta</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">With an electric mixer, cream the cream cheese until smooth. Add the dill weed, garlic, and lemon juice and mix until well combined and creamy.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spread onto the bottom of a pie plate or other shallow dish.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Top with about 1 and ½ cups of your favorite hummus.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chop the tomatoes and place in a colander to drain while you chop the rest of the ingredients.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chop the cucumbers, olives, and onion.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Layer the rest of the ingredients on top of the hummus: cucumber, tomatoes, olives, onions, feta.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Serve with your favorite dippers!</li>
<li></li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-89901431669803411352015-09-06T15:35:00.004-05:002015-09-06T15:35:20.347-05:00Raspberry Cream Brownies<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You can’t go wrong with brownies…which means you can’t go wrong with brownies topped with amazing-ness!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title2.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Raspberry Cream Brownies // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-314" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title2.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I got this <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/raspberry-brownie-dessert" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">recipe</a> from a Taste of Home magazine when Leah was a baby! I don’t know why I don’t make it more often, because it is so delicious!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
All you need is a 9×13 inch pan of your favorite brownies. You are more than welcome to use a box mix, but I literally always make <a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/2013/05/battle-of-brownies.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">these brownies</a>. I can personally attest to the fudge-y awesomeness of them!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You top the brownies with what is basically a cloud of white chocolate with raspberry pie filling gently spread on top. I bet you could use your favorite berry pie filling…I think blueberry would be great, too!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
These Raspberry Cream Brownies were the sweet element of what I served at my 31 party. If you need a refreshed, the savory snack was <a href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/7-layer-greek-dip/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">7 Layer Greek Dip</a>.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I had the great idea to cut these into triangles which didn’t turn out quite like I had hoped. I ended up cutting them into skinny rectangles, and that worked out a lot better. Obviously you can cut them into squares, but I wanted to try something different.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
These are great at room temperature, but perfection when they are chilled. The cooler the dessert is, the more fudge-like the brownies become. Yum!</div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/313-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Raspberry Cream Brownies</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dessert</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Serves: <span itemprop="recipeYield" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">24</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Fudge-y brownies topped with a cloud of white chocolate and raspberry pie filling! You are free to mix and match the pudding and pie topping for different flavor combinations!</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">9x13 inch pan of fudge-y brownies</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 small box (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 cups heavy cream, divided</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 can raspberry pie filling</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Make brownies and allow to cool completely.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In a small bowl, stir together the pudding mix and 1 cup of heavy cream until thick. Set aside.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In a large bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of cream until soft peaks form.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Gently fold the pudding mixed with cream into the whipped cream.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spread on top of the brownies.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Gently top with pie filling.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Slice and enjoy!</li>
<li></li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-67196891994638038332015-09-06T15:34:00.002-05:002015-09-06T15:34:25.118-05:00Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones (THE BEST)<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's THE BEST one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
If I ever become famous for something I bake (which, who are we kidding, that’s never going to happen), it will be these Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones (<a href="http://leahs-ideas.blogspot.com/2011/03/fairy-tale-ending-elvas-chocolate-chip.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">barely adapted</a> from my sister-in-law’s college roommate).</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title3.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-331" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title3.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This is somewhat funny, because if scones were a person, I would have to apologize to him or her.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
For the longest time, I assumed that scones were like biscotti. And, I mean no offense to the biscotti, but I’m just not a fan. A cookie that is hard and dry on purpose is just not my thing.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
But, we were in Aaron’s hometown a few years ago, and I ran into a great little coffee shop. Their drinks were less expensive than I was used to, so I impulse purchased a scone.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
It was amazing, and I’ve never turned back. I heart scones 4-evah 😉</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
So, you can see why I owe scones an apology for judging them by their frenemy the biscotti.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Anyway, I’m going to show you some step by step photos to demystify the scone making process and give you my scone making secrets/tips. You can feel free to scroll down to the end, though, if you want to just read the recipe.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
First of all, you stir together your dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda) in a large bowl.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Then you are supposed to cut the butter into the dry ingredients. I pretty much hate cutting butter into dry ingredients. Regardless of how chilled my butter is, it always gets stuck in the pastry blender and it’s just a pain.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I solve this problem using my trusty grater. <— Tip #1</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/grater.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-330" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/grater.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I make sure that I’m using frozen butter. It should be in the freezer for a minimum of an hour to be nice and solid. Often times I’ll just leave a stick and a half of butter in the freezer to be ready for scones at any moment. I make these scones so often that I have the recipe memorized…they’re Aaron’s favorite!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
So, I grate/shred the butter…</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/grating.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-329" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/grating.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a>and dump it into the dry ingredients.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/butter-shreds.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-328" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/butter-shreds.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients with my fingers, being sure to break up any big clumps of butter. It should end up looking a lot like this…</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/butter-cut-in.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-327" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/butter-cut-in.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Add the chocolate chips and buttermilk.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/choc-chips-and-buttermilk.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-326" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/choc-chips-and-buttermilk.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I often have buttermilk on hand, but if you don’t, <a href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/buttermilk-substitute-and-the-best-muffins-ever-31-days-of-recipes-from-aldi/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">you can make your own</a>! <— Tip #2</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Stir it all together.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Now, this is where you might need the pictures. You see this dry patch?</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dry-patch.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-325" height="759" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dry-patch.jpg?resize=584%2C778" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You’re going to need a little bit more buttermilk. <— Tip #3 I drizzle in about a tablespoon more and it’s just right.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/batter.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-324" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/batter.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I realize that’s not as definitive as we want recipes to be, but it’s just one of those things.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Turn your dough out onto a lightly floured surface,</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/on-counter.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-323" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/on-counter.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
and knead it 12 times, ending in a nice ball.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ball.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-322" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ball.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cut the ball in half,</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/halved.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-321" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/halved.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
and press into 2 circles that are about half an inch thick.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/half-inch.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-320" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/half-inch.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cut each circle into 6 triangular slices.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sixths.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-319" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sixths.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
If you want to bake them right away, you can do so at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Or you can be like me and freeze them. I place them on a plastic wrap lined cookie sheet and freeze until solid.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/freezer-ready.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-318" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/freezer-ready.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
After they are solid, I pop them into a freezer bag and then bake them as needed (at 400 degrees for 16-18 minutes). <— Tip #4 Fresh scones are the best!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Be sure to sprinkle the scones with sugar before baking. I use the chunky sugar, but regular sugar is totally fine.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title-2.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-317" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title-2.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ALWAYS </strong>use a silpat or parchment paper when baking scones. <— Tip 5 This eliminates burned bottoms. Ain’t nobody got time for burned bottoms 😉</div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/316-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Breakfast</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT15M" itemprop="prepTime">15 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cook time: <time datetime="PT18M" itemprop="cookTime">18 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT33M" itemprop="totalTime">33 mins</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Serves: <span itemprop="recipeYield" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">12</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Truly the best scones you'll ever enjoy! And, yes, they do live up to the hype :)</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3 cups flour</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">⅓ cup sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2½ teaspoons baking powder</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¾ cup (which is 1 and ½ sticks) butter, frozen</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup chocolate chips</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup buttermilk</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">additional sugar for sprinkling</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Grate your frozen butter and add to the dry ingredients. (Alternately, you can can cut your butter into your dry ingredients...whatever floats your boat :) ) Use your fingers to incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients, resulting in pea sized or smaller clumps.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Stir in the chocolate chips and buttermilk. Add up to a tablespoon of buttermilk if there are dry patches.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 12 times, ending up with a ball.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Divide ball in half.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Press each half into a circle about a half an inch thick.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cut each circle into 6 slices.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sprinkle each scone with sugar.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">To bake immediately, place 2 inches apart on a silpat or parchment paper lined cookie sheet at bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">To bake later, place on a plastic wrap lined cookie sheet and freeze until solid. Place in a freezer bag until ready to use. Bake from frozen on a silpat or parchment paper lined cookie at 400 degrees for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Don't forget to sprinkle with sugar before baking!</li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;" />Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-37448906950618913442015-09-06T15:32:00.005-05:002015-09-06T15:32:46.284-05:00Cold Press Coffee<div class="entry-content" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1.625em 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
It’s admittedly a little funny that I’m posting a cold pressed coffee recipe in the middle of a really cold stretch of weather. I mean, we haven’t seen the 20s in a few days!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/single-title.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Cold Press Coffee // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-342" height="479" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/single-title.jpg?resize=584%2C491" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
BUT, this is great coffee all year round, and much like <a href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/chocolate-chip-buttermilk-scones/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Monday’s recipe</a>, it is one of Aaron’s favorites!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I’m actually really bad at brewing coffee. We have a Keurig, but it’s kind of on the fritz right now, so Cold Pressed Coffee really saves the day! I even heat it up sometimes which works great for me, but I’m also not much of a coffee snob <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Fun Fact: Cold Pressed Coffee is also much less acidic than regular coffee as the acid is released by hot water.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
All the good things!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I’ve also just realized that most people probably call this Cold Press Coffee not Cold Press<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ed</strong> Coffee. Oops! It’s also called Cold Brew Coffee if we’re feeling fancy!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I follow <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/perfect-iced-coffee/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">the Pioneer Woman’s recipe</a>, except I cut it in half. There are lots of recipes for Cold Pressed Coffee out there and for Coffee Concentrate (which you make planning to add water to it), but I like the ratio of her recipe. You can play around with this and get it how you like it!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Here’s what you do:</div>
<ul style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px 0px 1.625em 2.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Get your biggest bowl.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dump in 8 oz of coffee grounds.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pour in 1 gallon of water (I’ve read that filtered is better).</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Give it a stir.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Let it sit over night.</li>
</ul>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
When you wake up in the morning, you will have this!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mud.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Cold Press Coffee // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-343" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mud.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Yes, it looks like mud.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Yes, I took this picture on my living room floor because of the light.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Yes, I spilled some on the aforementioned carpet.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Whomp whomp.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Anyway, carefully pour (or use a soup ladle) the coffee and water mixture through a lined fine mesh metal sieve. I usually use paper towels. You’ll have to change the paper towel a few times. You can also use cheesecloth or coffee liners.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You’re done! And now you can doctor it up however you like!</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Cold Press Coffee // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-341" height="681" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg?resize=584%2C698" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
We are partial to International Delight’s Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream Creamer which we affectionately call “the good creamer!”</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I hope you get a chance to enjoy this with a <a href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/chocolate-chip-buttermilk-scones/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">scone</a> fresh from the oven.</div>
<div style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ahhhhhh <— Happy sigh <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-83011296618746883292015-09-06T15:31:00.004-05:002015-09-06T15:31:30.545-05:00Pizza with Brown Sugared Bacon and Caramelized Onion<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Friday nights are pizza night at our house. It is one meal I can be sure that everyone will love which makes me love it even more <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I actually enjoy entertaining with pizzas, too! It might sound like a lot of work, but I make the crusts ahead of time and prepare the toppings in advance, so it’s really not so bad. Plus, there are usually friends who want to help, and it’s good having definable tasks for them!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I usually make <a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/fail-proof-pizza-dough-and-cheesy-garlic-bread-sticks-just-like-in-restaurants/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">this pizza dough</a> and follow the tutorial about preheating a pizza stone or upside down cookie sheet. I used to use a pizza stone, but then I broke it. But, an upside down cookie sheet gets the job done! <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/whole-wheat-pizza-dough/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">This</a> is a great recipe for an all whole wheat pizza crust. I think it has great flavor without being too heavy.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Now, I’m going to let you in on the secret ingredient in this pizza.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title4.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Brown Sugared Bacon and Caramelized Onion Pizza // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-348" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title4.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Craisins.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I don’t tell people that the craisins are on there until they’ve told me how delicious the pizza is! I put them on the pizza before the cheese. They really add that little extra something!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
There are about 1 million (actually 2.39 million) directions for how to make caramelized onions out there. I think <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_caramelize_onions/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">this is a good one</a>. If you need a little direction, check there! And, yes, I always deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar. Soooooo delicious!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
But, I will give you some excellent directions on how to make brown sugared bacon. I can’t think of anything more delicious than brown sugared bacon!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
First off, using kitchen scissors, cut one pound of bacon into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces. Put it into a skillet over medium heat.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
When your bacon starts to look like this…</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bacon.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Brown Sugared Bacon and Caramelized Onion Pizza // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-353" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bacon.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
use a baster or spoon to get out the excess bacon grease.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Sprinkle with brown sugar. Like this…</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sprinkle.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Brown Sugared Bacon and Caramelized Onion Pizza // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-352" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sprinkle.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Continue to stir and add more brown sugar as needed until it looks like this:</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/yummy.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Brown Sugared Bacon and Caramelized Onion Pizza // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-351" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/yummy.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Usually I drain bacon on paper towels but not with brown sugared bacon, because it sticks to paper towel. It works well to use a slotted spoon to remove the brown sugared bacon from the pan and just put it on a plate.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
When you are ready to top your pizza dough, get all of your ingredients together:</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/the-good-stuff.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Brown Sugared Bacon and Caramelized Onion Pizza // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-350" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/the-good-stuff.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I use 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella. Do us all a favor and shred it yourself…it’ll melt better.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You’ll see, too, that I don’t use traditional pizza sauce. I put a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl with 2 cloves of minced garlic.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Finely shredded parmesan really takes a pizza from really good to great! Give it a try. The hint of delicate salty, nutty goodness takes any pizza over the top! I usually use about 1/3 cup.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
There are 2 X’s in the above picture. I used to add some fried jalapenos to this pizza until I realized that I couldn’t actually taste them. Just leave them off…one less thing to do!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
And, in case you were wondering, you can get all of the toppings for this pizza at Aldi!</div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/346-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Brown Sugared Bacon and Caramelized Onion Pizza</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pizza</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT45M" itemprop="prepTime">45 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cook time: <time datetime="PT10M" itemprop="cookTime">10 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT55M" itemprop="totalTime">55 mins</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Serves: <span itemprop="recipeYield" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4-6</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
A salty and sweet pizza with a twist! Just the way to special up your pizza Friday!</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dough for 1 pizza (see above for link)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼ cup craisins (or to taste)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">⅓ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (or to taste)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">brown sugared bacon (directions above)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">caramelized onions (link above)</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Place 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl with 2 cloves of minced garlic.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Prepare dough for baking (follow the tutorial in the link above if you need help).</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Brush garlic infused olive oil on the crust.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sprinkle with craisins.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Top with mozzarella cheese and then parmesan.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Generously top with brown sugared bacon and caramelized onions.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bake at 475 degrees for 8-10 minutes.</li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;">If you don’t want to make your own crust, look for some dough at your local grocery store or even get the kind in a tube! Remember to check out </span><a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/fail-proof-pizza-dough-and-cheesy-garlic-bread-sticks-just-like-in-restaurants/" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">THIS tutorial</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;"> to ease all of your dough fears </span><img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background-attachment: initial !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: white; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: initial !important; background-repeat: initial !important; background-size: initial !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; color: #373737; display: inline !important; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; height: 1em; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /><br />
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
What’s your favorite way to top a pizza?</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-35544214092097728772015-09-06T15:29:00.004-05:002015-09-06T15:29:46.928-05:00Peaches and Cream Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
My dad has a deep and abiding love for pie. This love is only surpassed by his love for Jesus, my mom, family, and <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">possibly</em> the Milwaukee Brewers.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title5.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Peaches and Cream Pie // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-368" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title5.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
THIS pie is a favorite! I made it for my dad for Father’s Day when Leah was a baby, and I burned myself on the oven when I took the pie out. I still have a scar from it! I call that sacrifice <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You start with a pie crust. You can use your favorite crust or even buy one! Place it into the pie pan and crimp the edges however you like!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Mix together the sugar and flour and sprinkle half of it on the bottom of the pie. Or have your 8 year old do it <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/leah-spreading.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Peaches and Cream Pie // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-366" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/leah-spreading.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Line the bottom with peach halves. Make it snug in there!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/peaches.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Peaches and Cream Pie // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-365" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/peaches.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Sprinkle with the remaining sugar and flour,</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sugar-on-top.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Peaches and Cream Pie // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-364" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sugar-on-top.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a>and drizzle with cream.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cream.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Peaches and Cream Pie // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-363" height="759" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cream.jpg?resize=584%2C778" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Can you see why this is so delicious?!?</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Sprinkle with cinnamon.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cinnamon-on-top.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Peaches and Cream Pie // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-362" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cinnamon-on-top.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a> Cover the edge if the pie crust with foil or one of these fancy metal things that I have.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ring.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Peaches and Cream Pie // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-361" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ring.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Bump the heat down to 350 and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil (or pie ring thing-er) and continue baking for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/top1.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Peaches and Cream Pie // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-360" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/top1.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Serve with whipped cream! I like to use cinnamon whipped cream. Yum!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_2007.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Peaches and Cream // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-369" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_2007.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
The best part of this pie is the bottom crust. The cream and sugar marry together with the crust and just soaks right in. To.die.for.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
If you’re looking for a pie that’s different than the norm for Thanksgiving, this is the one!</div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/359-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Peaches and Cream Pie</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dessert</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT15M" itemprop="prepTime">15 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cook time: <time datetime="PT45M" itemprop="cookTime">45 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT1H" itemprop="totalTime">1 hour</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Serves: <span itemprop="recipeYield" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Peaches and Cream Pie is sweet and rich. The sugar and cream soak into the bottom crust and blend together to make smooth, sweet perfection!</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dough for 1 pie</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 large cans of peach halves</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¾ cup sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3 tablespoons flour</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¾ cups heavy cream</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼ teaspoon cinnamon</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For Cinnamon Whipped Cream</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 and ¼ cup heavy cream</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 heaping tablespoon of powdered sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ teaspoon cinnamon</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ teaspoon vanilla</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For the pie:</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Combine the flour and sugar. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the bottom of the pie. Reserve the rest for later.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Drain the peaches well. You don't want a ton of extra liquid. Check the peach halves to make sure there aren't any little bits of pit stuck in there.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Line the bottom of the pie with peach halves, cut sides up. Make it really snug.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sprinkle with remaining flour and sugar mixture.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pour the cream evenly over the top.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sprinkle with cinnamon.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cover the edges of the pie with foil so it doesn't burn.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Turn heat down to 350 degrees and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Let cool and refrigerate.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For the cinnamon whipping cream:</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Top Peaches and Cream Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Yummmmmmmmmm :)</li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;"> </span>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-52697193145078943022015-09-06T15:28:00.002-05:002015-09-06T15:28:15.776-05:00Wild Rice Casserole<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This Wild Rice Casserole is my favorite Thanksgiving side! We had this every Thanksgiving when I was growing up. While I was baking this, the smell was so nostalgic for me!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title6.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Wild Rice Casserole // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-375" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/title6.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Even if you didn’t grow up eating this, you will love it! It’s rich and buttery with great texture and flavor. Every time I walked passed this cooling on the stove top, I’d have a bite of it…so, so good! Plus, it’s the easiest thing ever to throw together.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
See! This is what you need!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ingredients.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Wild Rice Casserole // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-376" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ingredients.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You just throw it in a casserole dish, bake it, stir, bake it some more, stir and you’re done!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/rice.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Wild Rice Casserole // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-374" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/rice.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This goes great with turkey, but I think the mushrooms in it would make it go great with beef, too!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!</div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/373-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Wild Rice Casserole</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">side</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT5M" itemprop="prepTime">5 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cook time: <time datetime="PT90M" itemprop="cookTime">90 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT1H35M" itemprop="totalTime">1 hour 35 mins</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Serves: <span itemprop="recipeYield" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Rich and buttery and full of awesome texture, this casserole is the perfect side for Thanksgiving or even with pot roast or steak!</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ cup white rice</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ cup wild ride</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 can (10.5 ounces) beef consumme</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 can (10.5 ounces) french onion soup</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, drained</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 stick (that's 8 tablespoons) butter</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Put all of the ingredients in a 2 quart casserole dish.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bake at 375 degrees, UNCOVERED, for 45 minutes.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Take the casserole out of the oven and stir.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Put the casserole back in the oven for 45 more minutes.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Remove. Stir/fluff rice .</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Enjoy :)</li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;"> </span>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-23335559424012895662015-09-06T15:26:00.004-05:002015-09-06T15:26:33.784-05:00Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Everyone in my family has liked these Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay skewers!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title3.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-250" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title3.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a>I say “has liked this,” because each of them has liked it at one point, but these girls of mine tend to change their food minds at will.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I mean one day they eat something and like it, but the next time I serve it they look at me and are just appalled that I’d even suggest that they’d put such a thing in their mouth.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Regardless of my fickle daughters, these are amazing! Plus, they are on a stick, and we all know that <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">everything</em> is better on a stick!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/top1.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-251" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/top1.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I find that I tend to have all of the ingredients on hand, too, and the recipe comes together quickly.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Here’s a tip: I make the sauce and prepare the meat while Gracie is in “quiet rest,” so that when it’s time to actually make the food, I already have a vast majority of the work done!</div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/249-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT15M" itemprop="prepTime">15 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cook time: <time datetime="PT15M" itemprop="cookTime">15 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT30M" itemprop="totalTime">30 mins</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
A delicious pork tenderloin basted in a sauce packed with flavor...plus it's on a stick!</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 small onion, chopped</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">6 tablespoons packed brown sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">6 tablespoons water</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3 tablespoons peanut butter</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 tablespoons canola oil</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3 garlic cloves, minced</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ teaspoon (scant, which means a little less) groudn ginger</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 pound pork tenderloin, slightly frozen (makes it easier to cut)</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bring the onion, brown sugar, water, soy sauce, peanut butter, canola oil, garlic, and ginger to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 12-14 minutes until reduced and slightly thickened. It will thicken upon cooling.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Set aside half of the sauce to use for dipping.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Slice pork tenderloin into strips of even thickness. Thread onto wooden skewers that have been soaked in water or onto metal skewers.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Grill over medium high heat 2-4 minutes on each side or until the meat is no longer pink, basting occasionally with the sauce.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Alternately, you can broil the meat on the skewers or use a grill pan inside. Keep an eye on the cooking, though, as you may need to cook it longer.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Serve with reserved sauce.</li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;">Recipe adapted from </span><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-pork-tenderloin-satay" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Taste of Home</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;"> via </span><a href="http://preventionrd.com/2012/08/grilled-pork-tenderloin-satay/" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Prevention RD</a><br />
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
What’s your favorite thing to eat on a stick?</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-72007316334247671182015-09-06T15:24:00.005-05:002015-09-06T15:24:45.836-05:00Apple Pomegranate Salad<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I think the pomegranate arils are great to snack on, but I also love the juicy burst and texture they bring to a salad.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Not to mention, they look like beautiful little jewels.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/real-title.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Apple Pomegranate Salad // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-260" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/real-title.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I added some lovely chopped up honeycrisp apple, salty feta, thinly sliced red onion, and sweet pecan halves.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
The combination was a home run!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/plate1.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Apple Pomegranate Salad // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-259" height="426" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/plate1.jpg?resize=584%2C437" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
For the dressing, I used a bottled balsamic dressing (from Aldi, of course) and added some apple butter and pure maple syrup to make it fall-tastic!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I used the “Organic Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette,” (it’s by all the regular dressing) not because it’s organic, but because I’m a huge sucker for anything aged balsamic.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/with-dressing.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Apple Pomegranate Salad // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-258" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/with-dressing.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I wanted a sweet dressing, so I liked it like this. If you like it more on the tangy side, add some apple cider vinegar. As always, add some salt and pepper to taste!</div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/257-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Apple Pomegranate Salad</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Salad</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT15M" itemprop="prepTime">15 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT15M" itemprop="totalTime">15 mins</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This salad is autumn on a plate! Feel free to use your favorite salad greens and play around with the amounts of the other ingredients. I serve the dressing on the side as opposed to tossing it with the salad. That way the leftovers keep well and I can enjoy the salad the next day for lunch with a little leftover chicken mixed in.</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Salad greens (I used some spring mix and chopped romaine hearts)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pomegranate arils (I used about half of the arils from a small pomegranate)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chopped honeycrisp apple (I used 1 medium apple)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thinly sliced red onion (I'm not a hug raw onion fan, so I added maybe 2 tablespoons)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Crumbled feta (I love me some feta)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Roughly chopped pecan halves (you can toast them on the stove top or in the oven, but I ran out of time)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For the dressing:</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 tablespoons apple butter</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tablespoon pure maple syrup</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Put salad greens in a serving bowl. Add the pomegranate arils, chopped apples, onion, feta, and nuts to taste.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Combine the balsamic vinaigrette, apple butter, and pure maple syrup in a small bowl and whisk together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.</li>
<li></li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-82968847938645273842015-09-06T15:23:00.004-05:002015-09-06T15:23:29.391-05:00BLT with a Twist<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Oh, the mighty yet humble BLT!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title4.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="BLT with a Twist // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-266" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title4.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span style="color: #222222;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
When I make a BLT, it’s usually for Sunday lunch. I make the bacon ahead of time or just use the microwaveable stuff.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I like to bake my bacon. I put the slices next to each other on a foil lined baking sheet. I place it in a cold oven and turn it on to 375 degrees. Once I can smell the bacon, I check on it and let it cook until it’s done to my liking. 20 minutes or so.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
The BLT is nice, because it is very easily customizeable for my people with their different food preferences.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Gracie and I like the full BLT.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Aaron and Leah like a BL.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
And Maggie? Well, Maggie just likes a B.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This BLT with a Twist is a winner, though! Also a winner? Aldi’s sweet potato chips!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/plate2.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="BLT with a Twist // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-265" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/plate2.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You may be curious about the twist <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I used smashed avocado in place of the mayo.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I used Spring Mix instead of regular lettuce.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I added an egg over easy.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Oh, the bread I used was the square sourdough. Yummmmmmm!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
The bacon and tomato are regular, though <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
What’s your favorite way to make a BLT special?</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-62472479360948906022015-09-06T15:22:00.004-05:002015-09-06T15:22:34.112-05:00Chicken, Pecan, Apple Chip Salad<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Let’s talk about Mommy Lunch, because that’s a thing.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
And, I’m not talking about the whole eat-what-your-kids-leave-on-their-plates kind of lunch.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I’m talking about a lunch that you will enjoy and will leave you satisfied and maybe even make you feel you ate at a restaurant.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Bonus points if it’s fun, like this Chicken, Pecan, and Apple Chip Salad!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title5.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chicken, Pecan, Apple Chip Salad // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-271" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title5.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I love having a fun salad for lunch! I like that I can prep all of the ingredients in the beginning of the week and then quickly assemble the salad for lunch each day.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I used the same dressing that I used on the <a href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/apple-pomegranate-salad-31-days-of-recipes-from-aldi/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Apple Pomegranate Salad</a>. I feel like I could drink that stuff <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/top2.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Chicken, Pecan, Apple Chip Salad // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-272" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/top2.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/270-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Chicken, Pecan, Apple Chip Salad (31 Days of Recipes from Aldi)</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Salad</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT10M" itemprop="prepTime">10 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT10M" itemprop="totalTime">10 mins</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Full of beautiful colors and a variety of delightful textures, this salad will get you through until supper time! Add the salad ingredients in accordance to your preference!</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Salad greens (I used spring mix and spinach)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cooked chicken (great use for leftovers or a rotisserie chicken)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Apple Chips (Aldi carries some yummy ones in fall)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thinly sliced red onion</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Feta Cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pecan Halves (you can toast them, but I didn't</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Apple Balsamic Dressing:</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 tablespoons apple butter</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tablespoon pure maple syrup</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Salt and pepper to taste</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Top a bed of salad greens with chicken, apple chips, red onion, feta, and pecan halves. You are the boss of the toppings, so add the toppings to your preference.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette, apple butter, and pure maple syrup. Add salt and pepper to taste.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Drizzle the dressing on the salad and enjoy!</li>
<li></li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-73691024605623216512015-09-06T15:21:00.002-05:002015-09-06T15:21:18.522-05:00Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers with Apple Pomegranate Relish<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Things have been mighty <a href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/apple-pomegranate-salad-31-days-of-recipes-from-aldi/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">apple-y</a> and <a href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/apple-pomegranate-salad-31-days-of-recipes-from-aldi/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">pomegranate-y</a> around here lately! But, they are such quintessentially fall-like foods that I can’t help it!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Plus, seasonal foods are more delicious and less expensive!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Both are wins in my book!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I tossed this Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Burger with Apple Pomegranate Relish together tonight and I absolutely loved it!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title6.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Burgers with Apple Pomegranate Relish // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-279" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title6.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I love recipes like this that <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">seem</em> really fancy, but are actually really easy!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I divided a pound of hamburger into 4 ounce sections. I divided one of those in half and pressed them into thin patties. I made the rest into regular hamburgers for my people.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I did my best to slice the goat cheese, but that isn’t super easy! I ended up just kind of pressing slice-ish pieces onto one of the thin patties. When that was done, I topped it with the remaining patty and pinched them together.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Maggie was the burger season-er! I had her sprinkle some salt, pepper, and garlic powder on the burgers.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
While the burgers are grilling (I used a grill pan because our grill is out of gas), it’s super easy to throw together the relish!</div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
There’s just something fun about eating a burger with a fork <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/fork.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Burgers with Apple Pomegranate Relish // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-278" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/fork.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="569" /></a></div>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 247); border: 1px dashed rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 10px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSSavePrint" style="border: 0px; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="ERSPrintBtn ui-button ui-widget ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-button-text-icon-primary" href="http://www.beckyshappytable.com/easyrecipe-print/277-0/" rel="nofollow" role="button" style="background: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-radius: 5px; border: none; color: white; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px 0.1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;" target="_blank"><span class="ui-button-icon-primary ui-icon ERSPrintIcon" style="background-image: url(http://www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/plugins/easyrecipe/css/images/printicon.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 16px; left: 0.5em; line-height: inherit; margin: -8px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -99999px; top: 11.890625px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 16px;"></span><span class="ui-button-text" style="border: 0px; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0.4em 1em 0.4em 2.1em; vertical-align: baseline;">Print</span></a></span></div>
<div class="ERSName" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Burgers with Apple Pomegranate Relish</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSDetails" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSAuthor" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Author: <span itemprop="author" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Becky</span></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Recipe type: <span itemprop="recipeCategory" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Entree</span></div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSTimes" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Prep time: <time datetime="PT10M" itemprop="prepTime">10 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cook time: <time datetime="PT20M" itemprop="cookTime">20 mins</time></div>
<div class="ERSHead" style="border: 0px; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Total time: <time datetime="PT30M" itemprop="totalTime">30 mins</time></div>
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSSummary" itemprop="description" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Burgers filled with herbed goat cheese are topped with a light burst of apple pomegranate relish.</div>
<div class="ERSIngredients" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Ingredients</div>
<ul style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 pound of ground beef</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 4 oz log of garlic herb goat cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For the relish:</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">⅓ cup diced honeycrisp apple (use your favorite apple)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">⅓ cup pomegranate arils</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Juice from half a lime</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Salt and pepper to taste</li>
</ul>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="ERSInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Instructions</div>
<ol style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For the burgers:</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Divide the meat into 4 ounce sections.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Divide each 4 ounce section in half and press into thin patties.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Press "slices" of goat cheese onto half of the patties.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Top with remaining patties and pinch together.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Grill over medium heat to desired done-ness.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For the relish:</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Combine the apple, pomegranate and green onion together in a small bowl.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Squeeze half of a lime over the ingredients and toss to coat.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Add salt and pepper to taste.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Top the cooked burgers with relish and enjoy!</li>
</ol>
<div class="ERSClear" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;">Fun Fact: I took the pictures in the post while laying down on my stomach on our deck. I really hope my neighbors don’t see and think I’m crazy 😉</span><br />
<div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909609515535833181.post-27155327325810689072015-09-06T15:19:00.002-05:002015-09-06T15:19:39.664-05:00Dulce de Leche in the Slow Cooker<header class="entry-header" style="background-color: white; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin: 0px auto; width: 584.265625px;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-style: inherit; line-height: 48px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 15px 0px 0.3em; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I am transferring all of the recipes from my soon to be defunct food blog to this blog! Here's a good one!</span></span></h1>
</header><div class="entry-content" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24.375px; margin: 0px auto; outline: 0px; padding: 1.625em 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 584.265625px;">
<div class="pin-it-btn-wrapper" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a class="PIN_1441570629332_pin_it_button_28 PIN_1441570629332_pin_it_button_en_28_red PIN_1441570629332_pin_it_button_inline_28 PIN_1441570629332_pin_it_none_28" data-pin-config="none" data-pin-href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beckyshappytable.com%2Fdulce-de-leche-in-the-slow-cooker-31-days-of-recipes-from-aldi%2F&media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beckyshappytable.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F10%2Ftitle2.jpg&description=Dulce%20de%20Leche%20in%20the%20Slow%20Cooker%20%2831%20Days%20of%20Recipes%20from%20Aldi%29" data-pin-log="button_pinit_bookmarklet" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="background: none; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 0px; color: #1982d1; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline-block !important; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 28px !important; margin: 0px; max-width: none; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Today, I bring you what is arguably the BEST use for sweetened condensed milk!</span></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Dulce de Leche!</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title2.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Dulce de Leche in the Slow Cooker // Becky's Happy Table" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-244" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/title2.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="570" /></a></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Here’s what you do!</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Pour 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk into a glass dish that easily fits into your slow cooker.</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Put the glass in the slow cooker and pour water into the slow cooker until it reaches half way up the side of your dish.</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/arrow.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="arrow" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-242" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/arrow.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="570" /></a></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Cover the dish with aluminum foil or if you are using a glass casserole dish and it has a glass cover, use that.</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Put the cover on your slow cooker and set it to low for about 5 hours. I would check at 3 hours, because all slow cookers are different.</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Additionally, the top to my slow cooker doesn’t fit very tightly, so I put foil over it before I put the top on.</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This is the color you’re looking for:</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/done.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="done" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/done.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="570" /></a>Once it has turned this color, give it a stir.</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/stir.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="stir" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-240" height="427" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/stir.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="570" /></a></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
It’s kind of hard to tell from the above picture, but sometimes the DDL (what all the cool people call duce de leche 😉 ) is a little…chunky. Just keep stirring it and it will smooth out.</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Here’s where I’m guessing I differ from DDL purists. I stir in 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt. I feel like it really rounds out the flavor.</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
You can totally dip apples in it…</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/apples1.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="apples" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-243" height="427" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/apples1.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="570" /></a></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
or make it into quite possibly <a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/2013/01/salted-caramel-pie-made-with-dulce-de.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">the best pie ever</a>!</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ddl-pie-complete.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="ddl pie complete" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-245" height="427" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ddl-pie-complete.jpg?resize=584%2C438" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.4em auto 1.625em; max-width: 97.5%; padding: 6px; width: auto;" width="570" /></a></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/2013/01/salted-caramel-pie-made-with-dulce-de.html" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Salted Caramel Pie</a> is a true winner!</div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
I feel like it’s worth noting, too, that dulce de leche is the stickiest food in the world <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" height="15" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.beckyshappytable.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png?w=584" style="background: none !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.07em !important; margin-right: 0.07em !important; margin-top: 0px; max-height: 1em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" width="15" /></div>
<div style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
What would you do with DDL?</div>
</div>
Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022773637197653187noreply@blogger.com0