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Mar6

“Spring Forward”

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too cute  It’s that time of year again . . . and I don’t like it!! This time change thing really stinks!! It’s hard enough to get out of bed in the morning (I’m not a morning person) but when it’s stillllll dark outside – seriously!! I do, however, love having the extra daylight after work!  It reminds me that spring is around the corner . . . flowers to plant, projects to work on and my granddaughter is coming!!!

I found this pic on Pinterest and thought it was sooooo cute . . . I wonder if our Baby Girl Benson will look like her . . . the pic actually looks like my daughter, Amie!

For those of you that are already grandparents, I know you totally get my crazy enthusiasm.  I seriously cannot believe my son is having a baby.  Your kids are your “kids” and when they have kids – it’s just crazy, lol.

Well, back to the time change . . . anywhooo I just wanted to give you all a friendly reminder that it’s THIS Saturday night we turn the clocks forward.  It seems like it’s soooo early this year!  I’m thinking next week will require some extra coffee!! Right Judy? 😉

Mar5

Wow Me Wednesday . . .

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Winter has not left us yet.  The weekend was a bit snowy and very cold.  Perfect weather to try out a new recipe and any excuse to use my KitchenAid Immersion Blender!! Love that thing!!

Before . . .
After! Yummm

I found this recipe on “The Pioneer Woman”.  I just cut it in half – didn’t want to eat it for a week, her recipe serves 10.  Ree also uses whole milk & half/half but I usually only buy 1%milk, however I did buy some heavy cream so that’s what I used.  I’m giving you my recipe but wanted to include her link for step by step instructions.  Again . . . super simple and super yummy!

Broccoli Cheese Soup

1/2 white onion – diced
1/4 cup butter
2 1/2 TBS flour
2 cups milk (1%)
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups broccoli heads
1 pinch nutmeg
1 1/2 cups grated cheese (I used sharp cheddar)
 
Melt butter over medium heat, add onions & cook 3-4 minutes.  Sprinkle flour over onions, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute or so.  Pour in milk and heavy cream.  Add nutmeg, broccoli, salt & black pepper.  Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Stir in cheese and allow to melt.  Now it’s time for the fun . . . . bring out your immersion blender!!  Sprinkle with more cheese (because you can never have enough cheese!) and enjoy!!!

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/11/broccoli-cheese-soup/

Feb27

Wow Me Wednesday (Thursday)

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I got a little caught up yesterday with my brother being on TV, lol.  So I’m doing “Wow Me Wednesday” today and it is delicious!! I never said these recipes would be non-fattening . . . but I’m telling you this is sooooo good (room temp or cold) and so easy!!! I only made half of this and it fit perfectly in an 8×8 glass dish.  Enjoy!!

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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients
2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner roll
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Unroll 1 can dough. Place in bottom of ungreased 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Stretch to cover bottom of dish, firmly pressing perforations to seal.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup of the sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Spread over dough in baking dish.
  • Unroll second can of dough. Carefully place on top of cream cheese layer. Pinch seams together.
  • Pour melted butter evenly over top. Mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon, and sprinkle evenly over butter.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool slightly, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate for easy cutting. Cover and refrigerate any remaining bars.

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Feb24

“Olive”

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oliveHow cute is this little owl!!  It’s a “grammy” gift from my friend in California – thanks Sherry!!  So adorable – it’s handmade from merino wool and hand sewn.  Just came in the mail today all the way from Georgia.  Here’s the link if you’re interested, there is a variety of  very cute animals:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CheekadeeHandmade

 

Feb20

Mambo Tennis Shoes – Get Them Here!!

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I’ve had a ton of hits on my Realtree Mambo Tennis Shoes.  I found the phone number I used to pre-order them and spoke with Realtree yesterday.  They’re not doing pre-orders any more because it became to overwhelming BUT she did tell me where you can buy them online!!! Here you go . . . . http://www.olddominionfootwear.com/

Feb18

Grammy mode . . .

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I’m telling you this little girl is going to cause me to get a second job & she isn’t even here yet!!!  I just have to stay away from the baby department in EVERY store I walk into and it doesn’t make any difference what store it is.  If there is a baby department (even at the grocery store) I just need to “check it out”.   It seems I end up walking out with something that I just MUST have, lol!!  I cannot take how cute these little booties are!!!! Found these at Target . . .booties