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March Sunflower

Some of my kids think that if I start posting silly things like potholders on my blogsite–it will peg me as an old chick…like maybe a grama-type…and maybe that’s not perceived as very cool these days.

Welllll…I think there are plenty of good reasons to do it anyway.

First, unless you like steaming your fingers off, we all use potholders–right?

Second, if you know how to crochet*, you know potholders are really easy to make–for yourself or for a gift. And they might as well be cute—right?

Third—and my own personal favorite reason…are you ready?  At my last birthday–the cake said, “50” so you can decide for yourself how “old” that makes me. And thanks to my cute daughters–I AM A GRAMA-TYPE! So, now and then, I suppose it’s ok if I act like one. heh, heh, heh.

That said, I will add this timely disclaimer: While I am all in favor of the monthly themed hotpad on my blog–I utterly refuse to post anything made with an old plastic doll head and a Clorox bottle. It creeps me out—always has.

I will never be that old.

March Sunflower Potholder

 

 

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Happy Birthday Jesse!

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Culinary Bravery

Update continued…

New Year’s Goal #5– “I will try one new recipe each month, perhaps– even out of my incredibly narrow comfort zone.”

Perhaps you’ll be pleased to know that I’ve been working hard on this one. It’s turned out more like trying a new recipe 4 or 5 times a month—so I can post something weekly…here. As far as the comfort zone goes–I wouldn’t hold my breath for fried squid or artichoke heart casserole or anything, but I have been a pretty good sport about trying the restaurant recipes…and once in a while, something with evil nuts in it. So, though you may not see it–I am very brave.

I’ll prove it.

See below…

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Alfredo Sauce

—like Olive Garden. Reeeeally.

Ingredients:

1 pint of heavy cream

1 stick of butter

2 Tbsp. cream cheese

1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

1 tsp. garlic powder

Preparation:


In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this until all is melted and mixed well. Add the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer this for 15-20 minutes on low. you may wish to season with a little salt and pepper.

Top with grilled or shredded chicken breast.

Serve over pasta.

Watch people faint.

Alfredo Sauce
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pint of heavy cream
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 2 Tbsp. cream cheese
  • ½ c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this until all is melted and mixed well.
  2. Add the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
  3. Simmer this for 15-20 minutes on low.
  4. You may wish to season with a little salt and pepper.
  5. Top with grilled or shredded chicken breast.
  6. Serve over pasta.

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Amazing…

I just received a book in the mail from Amazon, entitled, “Out of the Depths” by John Newton. Anybody know who he is? Nevermind, I’ll tell you. He is the gentleman that wrote the song, “Amazing Grace” clear back in 1772. Now I realize that biographies of wretched old slave traders are not really many people’s cup of tea. This one is pretty dang good though. In fact, it sounds like something written a few years back not a couple of generations ago. Anyway, for what it’s worth I love it.

I was intrigued with John Newton after seeing the movie, “Amazing Grace,” a true story about William Wilberforce’s life’s work to abolish slavery in the 1800’s. All this is leading up to a wonderful video clip that a friend sent me that I’d hoped to put on the blog—but apparently so many people have downloaded it that they’ve changed the availability of the clip. So, I’ll give you the link and ask—no beg you to watch it.  It is just too incredible not to share.

Warning–if you’re a mush head like me…get out the Kleenix and brace yourself.

You won’t be sorry.

 

Amazing Grace by Il Divo

“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me….
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.

T’was Grace that taught…
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear…
the hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares…
we have already come.
T’was Grace that brought us safe thus far…
and Grace will lead us home.

When we’ve been here ten thousand years…
bright shining as the sun.
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise…
then when we’ve first begun.

“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me….
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.”

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PS–Week 2 food storage tip is:

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5 boxes of Mac and Cheese, 4 cans tomato soup