Apr
27
Weekly Fun Foodie Links
Filed Under Weekend Links
I’m way behind on my food links this weekend, but I have a couple good food and recipe links for you to check out. I guess it’s better late than never so here goes!
Ironstone - Dinnerware with Memories
Mary Emma, at Country Kitchen, relates the memories connected with the ironstone platters her mother used for serving family meals. You, too, can write down your family memories associated with dinnerware past and present.
Looks like Playing with Polymer Clay to Eileen
Eileen challenges you to watch this great YouTube video by “fondant artist”, Robin Hassett, and tell her if it doesn’t look like playing with clay to you. Food can be art too!
Real Food Fast!
Once you’ve tried risotto, it’s hard to go back to plain rice!
Reuben Casserole
A new twist on an old favorite.
10 Fabulous Summer Dessert Ideas to put some fun in your backyard barbecue, or cookout desserts.
10 Dessert Ideas For Strawberry Season~ Strawberry season is here! What’s your favorite way to eat strawberries?
Apr
5
Weekend Fun Foodie Links
Filed Under Recipes, Weekend Links
I’m behind on my weekend foodie links! I haven’t posted them in several weeks, it’s time to get caught up, so here are some great food links for your weekend enjoyment:
Breakfast On The Go~ Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
These tasty muffins are easy to make, then pop in the freezer for a quick breakfast or snack.
Low country shrimp and black-eyed peas
Cyndi’s been obsessing over low country recipes lately, and this is one of her current favorites!
Nighttime Noshing: Getting on a New Track
Has Jean lost those six pounds that crept up on her last year yet? No, but she has a new weapon in her “battle of the bulge”. LOL
Tracking Your Food Intake
Have you ever tried tracking or journaling your food intake?
How to Make Candied Blossoms
Gather up those spring blossoms to decorate your next cake. Eileen at The Artful Crafter tells you how to select, clean and Sugar Edible Blossoms.
The 10 Healthiest Foods you’ve Never Tried
Here’s another interesting food list Jean came across recently. It’s The 10 Healthiest Foods You’ve Never Tried. Catchy. Clever. And too true – for most Americans.
Lily Wedding Inspirations and Ideas
Lilies are beautiful flowers, pull in some of their beauty for a summer party or wedding.
Have a great weekend!
Apr
1
Today I have a breakfast on the go recipe for you. This recipe makes about 3-4 dozen muffins. I make a big batch, keep a dozen out and throw the other 2 dozen in the freezer to whip out and heat up when needed.
Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
2 cups (about 4 large) bananas, mashed
2 cups oats, uncooked
1 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
4 cups flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
2 cups of chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 375`F. In a medium bowl, combine the bananas, oats, and milk. Set the mixture aside and in a large bowl cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well before adding the next egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add the flour mixture and the banana mixture alternately to the butter and sugar mixture.
Spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray, and spoon the mixture into the cups. Fill each cup about 3/4 full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the pan and let them cool on a wire rack.
Bag the muffins up, and freeze them for up to 3 months. Pull them out for a quick breakfast, or snack. Slip them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to warm them up when you’re in a hurry.
Mar
19
Signs of Spring
Filed Under gardening
Tomorrow is the official start of Spring here in the Northern hemisphere. I think that’s definitely a reason to celebrate! My garden is finally showing signs of coming to life.
Here’s a shot of the pussy willow tree. I love the fluffy white pods when they come out in Spring for a few days.
My daffodils and tulips are both about to bloom. The daffodils have buds that are almost ready to open. A couple more bright sunny days and I’ll have some photos of the blooms to share.
Happy Spring to everyone!
Mar
14
Fun Weekend Food and Garden Links
Filed Under Recipes, Weekend Links
Every weekend I do a link roundup. I used to do it on a different blog, but I decided to switch it up and start sharing the fun links here every weekend. I hope you enjoy the weekend reading!
Bird’s Nest Spring Treats
If you’re planning an Easter party, a spring or garden party you can make these simple treats to share with your party guests.
The Delights of Tea Infusers
Mary Emma, at Tea Time Notes, discusses the enjoyment of using of tea infusers.
Top 100 Foods to Improve Your Productivity
If you love lists as a way to organize your life and make the best choices, you’ll love this list of the Top 100 Productivity Foods.
Spring Garden Clean Up
Time to get the garden (and yourself) in shape for the growing season.
Easy Easter Table Decorations
Here is a simple inexpensive Easter table decoration.
Chicken Taco Lasagna
One of my favorite Mexican recipes. Yum!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Feb
13
Buzzillions Winner
Filed Under Contests/ Giveaways
Finally! We have a winner for the Buzzillions $25 cash via Paypal. I want to say a big thank you to our sponsor, and thank you to everyone who participated.
The winner was selected by Random.org. Congratulations to the winning comments:
1 Stopmom who said, “I think this is an interesting site. I have never heard of it before. I like how you can find reviews from makeup to toys to recycled materials. The site is laid out very well and organized. It loaded very quickly which is another big plus.”
Jeanette who said, “WOW! What a great site. I don’t think I would have ever found it without your link. I love that they have reviews on items I’d like to purchase, that is very helpful. I also found out the GPS I own is rated a winner!!”
I will be contacting both shortly, and they’ll have three days to get back to me, or I’ll have to select another winner.
Thanks again to everyone who participated!
Image via Buzzillions
Jan
27
I have several giveaways going on right now on all my blogs. Check them all out for an increased chance to win.
At Play Library:
Red or Pink Seagate FreeAgent Go Portable Hard Drive
Likewise! Party Game by Buffalo Games
She Knows Parties
Wholly Salsa Party Packs (5)
At Kid’s Birthday Fun:
Balloon Time Helium Balloon Kit
Here at Home and Garden Cafe:
$25 Via Paypal from Buzzillions
Good luck!
Jan
27
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Dec
28
Whenever I feel a cold coming on during the winter I reach for the Echinacea Goldenseal capsules
The duo seems to work very well, I usually take the Echinacea and goldenseal whenever my throat starts to feel a little scratchy, or my nose gets stuffy. They’re supposed to help support the immune system, to help your body fight off the virus, and I’m a firm believer they do their job.
Goldenseal works by reducing inflammation, and echinacea helps strengthen immune cells, and fight off viruses and bacterial infections.
Echinacea also one of my favorite herbs to grow in the garden. How can those cheery purple blooms not help heal your immune system?
Dec
25
Merry Christmas from The Home and Garden Cafe.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
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