Me and The Weather Guy

The second graders at our school have been studying weather for the past couple of weeks.  And around here that is the major topic of conversation.  I don't know about you all, but here spring didn't happen.  Yes!  We just skipped it.  We are smack in the middle of summer with 90 degree temps!

So Thursday we were visited by our own meteorologist from WCTI.  How exciting! 

Isn't he cute? I just had to blog this.  Too funny! 

Have a great weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Spring Vineyard

and blogger update. 

A couple of weeks ago, I was visiting my friend Elizabeth.  Her property sits next to this beautiful little vineyard.  This is what you see when you pull into her driveway!  How cool is that!  Can you imagine seeing all of this everyday.  I couldn't resist getting out and snapping  a few photos.  It was so peaceful and relaxing.

Hum?  I wonder if I could sneak away with a hand full of grapes this summer and not get caught.  Ha ha!  

 

 

 So, back to this new blogger format...

I haven't posted in a few days so I'm feeling a little lost.  When did this happen anyway.  I'm not sure if I like it or not.  It's just I have to learn something new all over again.

What do you all think?  If you have any tips or suggestions please pass them on. 

I'm having a little trouble with the font size.  It looks either to small or to big.  I don't want it to be difficult to read.  Every once in a while I run across a blog that has tiny print. Ugh!

 I also have another new thing to share. 

I am now officially on Facebook.

I know, It's about time. Ha ha!

After I figure it all out, I will post a link so that we can be "friends" with each other. 

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

Coconut Cupcakes

My daughter and I made this terrific cupcake over the weekend.

We found the recipe at Your Cup of Cake

Lizzy has some of the best cupcake ideas ever!

Everything about this cupcake is sooooo good!

You will have to pop on over to her blog to get the recipe.

You won't be disappointed!

The cake part has a mild coconut flavoring and also the cream cheese frosting.

But the chocolate frosting puts it over the top!

I could make myself sick eating theses little babies!

Thanks for stopping by.

Leave a comment, I love to hear from ya' all!

Another Broccoli Salad

Sorry my post has bee so sporadic lately. Things are a little hectic here from time to time. I have enjoyed blogging and reading all of your post greatly. So many of you are so talented and have been so up lifting for me. At times I'm laughing at some of the things you all come up with and other times tears are running down my cheeks. I want you to know how blessed I feel to have gotten to know you all.

God bless you and Happy Easter!

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I know I've posted a broccoli salad before, but this one is very yummy. I wanted a fast easy salad I could through together. Also, it's such a pretty salad to serve to guest.

My friends at work planned a pot luck last week and this was my contribution.

Ha ha. I can't blame this one on Pioneer Woman.

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Directions:

1 bag of broccoli flowers

2-3 Tablespoons sunflower seeds

1/2 cup dried Craisins

6 slices crumbled bacon

3 green onions sliced

Dressing:

1/4 cup oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

3 Tablespoons sugar

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Mix all ingredients. Add bacon last when ready to serve. That way it won't get soggy and soft.

I don't want the salad to be dripping. Use as much as you would like for your taste.

That's it!

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Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week!

Talking Dog

This is so funny!

I found this on Pinterest today and couldn't stop laughing.

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I thought everyone needs a good laugh, so check this out.

Wishing you all a great weekend and

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Lentil Soup

Your first thought my not be a positive one but I assure you that this soup has a factor of +7.

Ha ha! I just made that up.

Maybe I'm on to something with that. .

Ingredients: .

1/2 bag of dried lentils

2 26 oz box of chicken stock ( more or less)

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion chopped

3 stalks cup up

2 garlic cloves chopped

2 cans petite chopped tomatoes

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley

1 teaspoon basil

salt and pepper to taste

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In a large pan add rinsed lintels and chicken stock to low heat. Let simmer. In a saute pan add oil, celery and onion. Saute until onions are translucent. Then add garlic. Now add this into the pot of lentils. Add tomatoes, bay leaf and remaining ingredients.

Bring to a boil and then slowly simmer for about 1 hour or until lintels are tender.

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All you need now is a piece of crusty bread.

This turned out to be quite tasty if I say so my self.

I'm still getting accustomed to putting recipes down on paper. I usually, as you know by now, like to add ingredients to taste. I guess that's why most of the things I cook never taste the same twice. That could be a good thing or bad.

I hope you try it a like it.

Have a super day!

Macaroni and Cheese Cups

Another fellow worker is leaving our school. Long story, lucky for you I won't go into the details.

We are having a small pot luck and this is my contribution.

I know this looks rather messy but bear with me.

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This is a different kind of twist using a muffin pan.

I thought this might be used as a finger food. Hum.

Ingredients:

1 sleeve crushed Ritz crackers

4 tablespoons melted butter

1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

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6 oz uncooked macaroni

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Cheese

1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup sour cream

pinch of red pepper flakes

salt and pepper to taste

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Set oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin or cup cake pan with oil.

In a medium sized bowl combine crushed crackers, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and butter. Press a large spoon full of cracker mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup and slightly up sides.

In a large bowl mix macaroni, milk, and cheeses.

In a small bowl beat the eggs and sour cream together. Then add remaining ingredients. All this is stirred together in a large bowl. Place 2 or 3 spoons full into each cup. There will be some left over. You can bake this in a dish for left overs.

Bake for 15 - 20 min. Makes 12.

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Thanks for stopping by.

I hope you have a fun filled weekend.

Peggy

Where Have I Been?

Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted!

There has been so much going on around here.

Mostly my work has been taking up the majority of my time. I'm sure you all can relate to that. Just about the time you think you see light at the end of the tunnel there is another turn.

After a while, feeling quite under nourished and utterly drained, this is me...

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Ha ha!

My job changed about a month ago. A friend and I have spent hours and days setting up a new science lab in our school. Whoa!

This is the first science lab for our school. There were boxes and boxes of supplies that we sorted through and organized. But two weeks ago our doors were finally opened.

Our first order of business was to name the skeleton. Actually we held a school wide vote. I had nothing to do with it.

So you see, that picture isn't really me.

I proudly introduce you all to my new friend and partner:

Mr. Bones