Saturday, August 24, 2013
Bite-size Strawberry Tart
We indulged in a strawberry pastry in Paris
Two of them actually
looked something like this...
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| photo credit pbs.org |
without the basil, of course!
why no original pic?
famished Americans photograph food?
neh, nah, didn't happen
I used the tart as inspiration though
to create a small dessert for my daughter
who's carrying my first granddaughter (YES!!!)
It had to be tasty, less filling and WEIGHTLESS!
Having to use what I had on-hand, I thought...
scoured my panty and fridge
decided on these staple ingredients.
Slice strawberries as desired
small is my style
cinnamon raisin bread is beautiful toasted
and it creates a firm base for the tart
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cut the bread into four bite-size pieces
spread on a bit of strawberry cream cheese
cheese is good, low fat high protein
again...low fat high protein
sprinkle with strawberry pieces & a pinch of sugar
Yummy!
the combination of tastes in one bite is just the right mix of
EVERYTHING!
Sydnee said "It's like a party in my mouth!"
a delicious memory of Paris.
bon appetit,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Friday, August 23, 2013
Top 10 Features from the Monday Pin It Hop #21
Hi Friends,
You blew us away! Each post that we received from last week's party were all unique and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us. Here are our Top 10 Post Feature from Pin It Monday Hop#21.
All featured projects are re-pinned to our Pin It Monday Hop Features Pinterest Board.
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Her favorite posts are:
"Wow! That is quite the transformation and using wrapping paper is awesome!"
Table Make-Over with Mod Podge and Wrapping Paper
by: Jenna of Rain on A Tin Roof
"That looks so yummy! I’m sure it’s healthy too."
Greek Panzanella Salad
By: Dana of This Silly Girls Life
" Jann shared some very practical tips for taking better blog pictures. "
Taking Better Pictures For Your Blog
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CO-HOST
Her favorite posts are:
"Why I love it? Wow! I’m a believer, you are a blog stalker. I’m not sure how many blogs you stalked to get all the cardboard crafts but I’ll say it again, Wow! You’re good at what you do!"
What Can you Make With CardBoard
by: The Crafty Blogstalker
"Why I love it? Guest blogger Jann Newton gives insights to great picture taking. Her tips are easy and inexpensive. The results are impressive. Makes me want to snap a few pics using her tricks!"
Taking Better Pictures For Your Blog
by: Mums Make Money
"Why I love it? Uh, Hello, Jenn, I wasn’t making cobblers that look this good when I was recently married and 20 something! Pat yourself on the back and linger a bit in that extra hug you're gonna get from the hubs. Your photos are exquisite too!"
Blueberry & Peach Cobbler
by: Jenn of Home Style Report
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Co-Host
by: Mums Make Money
CO-HOST
Her favorite posts are:
"I absolutely love seafood, so I cannot get enough of Cioppino. I've never attempted to make it because I was intimidated, but MJ and Hungryman make it look so easy!!"
Seafood Cioppino
by: MJ and Hungry Man
"I want to make this RIGHT NOW. It looks so unbelievably delicious, and fruit desserts always make me feel better, because if there's fruit in there, it's healthy, right?!? Right??"
Blueberry & Peach Cobbler
by: Jenn of Home Style Report
"Games that my 8- and almost-6-year-old can play by themselves are key in my house. This one is great because they could even make it themselves -- it's that simple!"
Dice Bingo Craft and Game
by: GrandParents Plus
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HOST
Her favorite post are…
"Just like Giustina, I am not a fan of Alfredo sauce too but her husband's recipe is worth a try. I might like it and change my taste on Alfredo pasta forever ."
Creamy Alfredo Sauce
by: Giustina of Domestically Blissful
"Only 3 ingredients to make this cake. How cool and easy is that?! Drooling."
Melted Ice Cream Cake
by: Don't Mess With My Tutus
"Great read about the drinking water in Americas. To have safe and clean drinking water is a serious matter that every government should tackle. I think every citizens should also play a big role".
Facts About America's Drinking Water
By: Back to the Basics
Have a great day everyone! Pin It Monday Hop #22 is still OPEN. Link-up now and who knows you might be one of our Top 10 post next week.
We are still looking for 2 more Co-Host for September. If you are interested, kindly email Judy (Host) at do8urself[@]gmail[dot]com.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Review of Homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe
Saw this recipe for
Homemade Pimento Cheese
on facebook the other night
it brought back memories
because I had made this before and L.O.V.E.D. IT!
2 Cups of Sharp Cheddar
8 oz. of softened Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup of Mayo
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and minced
1 (4 oz.) Jar of Pimento, drained
Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
8 oz. of softened Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup of Mayo
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and minced
1 (4 oz.) Jar of Pimento, drained
Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
Are you THAT person, like me, who can't follow anything (especially a recipe) or anybody?
except Jesus and Momma, of course
It's not that I can't follow, I can...but
I don't always have the "called-for" ingredients
so...
I improvise
Everybody got time for dat!
Didn't have garlic power, used garlic salt (hence no regular salt added)
Didn't have onion powder (we love onion so i used the real thing about 1/4 cup)
Used 3 cups sharp cheddar (yum)
Was really undecided about using jalapeno but I did...which means I washed my hands 24 times instead of the usual 12 while cooking.
Throw it all in a bowl and mix
give it the spoon test
it's gotta stand straight and tall
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| I don't like runny pimento cheese |
Then...Do a taste test
You can keep your right eye all the way open while tasting
I just can't seem to manage it
EXCELLENT!
Have you made this? What's your review?
Cheesin',
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
How to Get Some Respect
The Bible tells us in Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him." Peter spoke this after Cornelius had bowed down to worship him. People held Cornelius in high regard. The Bible calls him a centurion that feared God and was of a good report among all the nations of the Jews. After Cornelius stood up, Peter went on to admit "Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean." God accepts everyone!
So you see, people groups have been having conflicts for as long as history has been recorded. Wars have been fought over nothing more than one group not liking another group. I see this all the time in our society, especially with Americans and Hispanics. The story of Peter and Cornelius ends like this. Peter preached Jesus to the group and all that believed were saved and baptized. Wouldn't it be awesome instead of giving ourselves respect and high regard that we direct our praise to the person who deserves it...JESUS? Then, we could follow Peter's example, spread the gospel and see people accepted.
Leave me a comment and tell me how you handle it when you're disrespected. I need some pointers!
Love you all,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Monday, August 19, 2013
Pande-"monday"-ium of Laughter
Have you ever had a kidney stone?
Ok, yeah, so I don't have to explain too much!
One of these pics familiar to you?
Personally, I can't sit down when I have a stone! Irrationally, I think that gravity will help yank the gravel out of my body but usually doesn't because...
You're trying to get this...
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| OUCH! OUCH! OUCH! |
...through that
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE!
Let's not talk about stents, peeing after lithotripsy or the nagging feeling of a stone, OK?
I have a funny story (well, now, it's funny) about the next to last time I had a kidney stone (February 2012). Steve had taken me to the doctor's office in excruciating pain. I've had 25+ stones but this one was THE MOTHER! I paced, I sit down, I stood up, Steve rubbed my back, Steve squeezed pain pressure points to try to get me some relief. NOT WORKING! We waited in that doctor's office for (no exaggeration) 4 hours to see the doctor.
Right before the doctor walked in, I had this haunting feeling (and even said it to Steve) that they didn't keep medical supplies in the office. I said "I bet they don't keep shots in here and I'll have to go to the ER!" Shore 'nuff, doc sent me to the ER with a caring look on his face. Didn't help my pain none.
Get to the ER downstairs and of course, a new registration clerk couldn't work a computer. I usually don't snap but I SNAPPED this time. *&%$(*#&^ About the time all those ugly word vomits were spewing out of my mouth,
MY PAIN STOPPED!
Just like that... I turned to Steve and said "My pain's gone." He said "Still wanna check in?" I said "I'm getting the morphine, no-matter-what!"
Right about here you may be calling me a junkie but if you've ever had a kidney stone, you can appreciate that
I DESERVED the morphine!
Plus, you kinda have a pain hangover after the pain stops without any drugs. You just want to feel better so I took the shot!
Here's the funny part. . .
The nurse came in to get me into a hospital gown. She said "The doctor wants you admitted. He may do surgery tonight." At this point, no argument from me. (CT Scan confirmed still had the stone.) Steve's standing in the corner of the room while the nurse is helping me undress,
Before any Introductions.
There I am, naked from the waist up and she turns to Steve and says "Are you her husband?" and Steve replies "No ma'am. I'm her pastor."
It might have been the funniest joke ever if I hadn't been in the ER! The look on the nurses face is unforgettable. She stumbled and stammered until he told her the truth and he was kind enough to wipe the sweat from her brow since he had caused it. lol The rest of the afternoon "the pastor" was the talk of the ER with nurses, orderlies and doctors coming around to meet and greet the pastor and his wife.
Still funny,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
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