Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Easy Waffle Recipe

First off, I LOVE my waffle maker!  It is made by GE and makes 4 square waffles at once.  With a family of 5 this was a must for me.  This recipe makes 12 and feeds us plus a few leftover.  I always flash freeze the leftover ones and then place in a freezer bag.  Then they can get popped in the toaster for a quick breakfast, snack or breakfast sand which base :-)

This recipe came with my waffle maker and is awesome just as is.  Now sometimes I like to add blueberries, or diced apples and cinnamon or a dash of vanilla.  But 95% of the time I use this basic recipe.

2 Cups flour
2 TBS sugar
1 TBS Baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 3/4 Cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs

First mix dry ingredients in a large bowl, then add milk, oil, and eggs and whisk until just blended.  For my waffle maker I use 1/3 cup measuring cup to pour into each waffle square and it is perfect.

These are WAY better than any frozen store bought waffles, without any preservatives and so easy to whip up a batch.

If you want to stock your freezer you can make a few batches at once.  To flash freeze lay them flat on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.  Stick in the freezer until hardened.  (about an hour or 2) then transfer to a gallon size freezer bag.  I think I can fit 8 in each... maybe a few more.  I do also reuse my freezer bags if no meat was in them


Tuesday, September 4, 2012

This Week's Menu


Monday (9/3/2012)
  Breakfast: Cereal
  Dinner Potluck with Friends
Tuesday (9/4/2012)
  Breakfast: Cereal or grits
  Dinner: Spaghetti w/ homemade Meat sauce, French Bread (makes 2 loaves, salad
Wednesday (8/29/2012)
  Breakfast: Homemade Waffles, sausage
  Dinner: Chicken Fried Steak, Mustard Greens, Rice (gravy), Corn on the Cob, Amazing Yeast Rolls (double for next day)
Thursday (9/6/2012)
  Breakfast: Bagels
  Dinner:  Homemade Cheese Ravioli with Meatball, Amazing Yeast Rolls
Friday (9/7/2012)
  Breakfast: French Toast (using , Sausage
  Dinner: Rice and Bean Enchiladas
Saturday (9/8/2012)
  Dinner: Grilled Chicken, green beans, Rice Pilaf
Sunday (9/2/2012)
  Dinner: Chicken Panini's, Broccoli Cheese Soup

***Lunches are usually easy pasta dishes, mac n cheese, sandwiches, or leftovers.



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Sunday, August 26, 2012


Monday (8/27/2012)
  Breakfast: English muffins, eggs bacon cheese
  Dinner: Stir fry over noodles or rice
Tuesday (8/28/2012)
  Breakfast: Pancakes
  Dinner: Spaghetti w/ homemade sauce, French Bread (makes 2 loaves)
Wednesday (8/29/2012)
  Breakfast: Grits, cheese fruit
  Dinner: Crockpot Roast, potatoes, carrots, green beans French Bread 2nd loaf
Thursday (8/30/2012)
  Breakfast: Cereal
  Dinner: Chicken marsala, Mac n cheese, Spinach
Friday (8/31/2012)
  Breakfast: Sausauge Biscuits
  Dinner: Hot dogs, sausage dogs, sauerkraut, tots
Saturday (9/1/2012)
  Dinner: Hamburger steak, rice/gravy, Mustard greens, Salad, homemade bread
Sunday (9/2/2012)
  Dinner: Cheesy Potato soup, Ham steaks, Field Peas



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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

JUMBO Size Bows on Sale!

Jumbo size Bows are on SALE! 48 hours only $5 each, monograms on sale too!
JUMBO SIZE BOWS are on SALE 48 hours! Just $5 each! Each bow is 6" across. choose your ribbons! (Solids, some dots, limited animal prints)  visit the website to see ribbon charts or on facebook in the photo albums.  JUMBO MONOGRAM BOWS ON SALE $10. To order head over to facebook or comment here with your email, colors, monogram if wanted, clip choice. email your order as well if you prefer! FREE Shipping!



Halloween Hair Clippies

Now Available!  HAIR CLIPPIES (FELTIES!)  These are just too cute!  Head on over to the facebook page for ordering details or post a comment here.  You may mix and match as well!
These may be ordered in pairs or just one and you may specify for right or left side of the head :)

Spider Clippies $4.50 each or 2 for $8

Ghost Clippies $3.50 each or 2 for $6

Bat Clippies $3.50 each or 2 for $6



Pumpkin Clippies $3.50 each or 2 for $6




Cat Clippies shown with matching applique Initial Shirt

Honey Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Chicken (1-2 lbs)
1/3 cup Honey
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup Soy sauce
2 TBS minced garlic (or 2 cloves), garlic powder works in a pinch too!

Put all ingredients in the crock pot on low 6 hours.  You can use any type of chicken with or without bones.  We prefer boneless skinless breasts.  Great served over rice or egg noodles.   This makes a great sauce.  I like to thicken the sauce before serving.  Mix 2 TBS cornstarch or flour with 1 TBS cold water... then whisk into sauce on low heat... add more or less to desired sauce consistency.  My kids LOVE this!