thrifty thursday

Hey everyone for the next few months we are going to be talking about our gardens on Thursday. 
We will be posting pictures as our plants start to grow and hopefully we will be able to post pictures of the great harvest we will be getting.  I have a lot of tomato plants started right now because I love to freeze tomatoes to use all winter long in chili and soups.
I also have summer squash which was growing great in the cup in the house but I think it has died since I put it in the garden.  So I will have to go buy some plants once we get back form seeing our family this weekend.
I have some strawberry plants that are doing well.  And a cucumber plant I think will make it.  I am going to plant some carrots, radishes, lettuce and green onions today or tomorrow.  I will post some pictures as soon as I get them loaded on to my computer.

Stephanie


I planted tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, watermelon, cantaloupe, zucchini and a blueberry bush. This is my first year of planting an actual garden, usually I just do tomato plants so I am really excited! I can't wait to see how everything grows.

Mindy

Hello Everyone Stephanie Here.
Today's post is a little bit different than usual.  I have been talking to Mindy about setting some goals for my self for June.  And I decided that if I posted them on here I would be more likely to accomplish them.  This way I will be accountable to someone.

My first goal in June is to make something at least 3 days a week.  This can be jewelery or other crafts to sale in a craft show or on Etsy.

My second goal is to try at least one new recipe form the ones I have pinned on my pinterest boards.

My third goal is to exercise at least 10 minutes a day.  Yes I know that is not very long but it is more than I am doing now and we all have to start somewhere.

So I am going to post updates on here to keep my self on track and motivated.   

Tasty Tuesday ( Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Bread)

Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Bread

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped macadamia nutsF
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, with 4 teaspoons liquid reserved
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 8- x 4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray, then dust with flour.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir in macadamia nuts. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.
Bake 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans and let cool on wire racks.
In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and reserved pineapple liquid. Drizzle over cooled breads.

 

 This bread was so good! It would be great even without the glaze.

Make It Monday ( Menu planner)

This is a very simple craft to make and would make a great gift for anyone who likes to cook! All you need is a picture frame ( I used a 8x10) a piece of scrapbook paper and cut out letters or stickers. Cut the scrapbook down to fit the picture frame. Decorate however you would like. To make it even more special add a adry erase marker to it and wrap it up pretty.

Late make it monday

Hey guys I don't know how many of you do pinterest but I do and I have been seeing everything done in muffin pans from pies to meatloaf.  Well I am not a big meatloaf fan but the guys here like it so I decided to make it fun and try making it in a muffin pan.  I am not going to give you a recipe because we all have our way of making meat loaf.  All you do is mix up the meatloaf the regular way.  Then instead of putting it in a loaf pan you fill the muffin cups up with the mixture.  And bake the same as regular.  We use very low fat meat so there was no grease to worry about but if you are worried about the grease you can just put a sheet pan under the muffin pan. Hey Mindy you can even make these.Ha HA

Today is a special day!

Happy Birthday Stephanie!!!!!

Tasty Tuesday ( Cheesy Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables)

Cheesy Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

1/3 cup diced canadian bacon
2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2-3 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 can green beans, drained
1/4 cup water
Layer in crockpot in order given
2-3 pds chicken, cut up. Put on top of veggies, largest pieces first
2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1 tbsp chopped fresh parlsey
3/4 tsp poultry seasoning
Mix together and sprinkle over chicken pieces
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 tbsp flour
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Mix together and drop on top of chicken. Do Not Stir. Cook on hugh 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hrs.