Sunday, August 25, 2013

Pin It Monday Hop #23

Welcome to Pin It Monday Hop#23! Every week we got to learn new things. Some of it we haven't heard before. This party is alive because of you. You bring so much inspiration for everybody to learn and create. No words can express how much we appreciate your time spent with us. I know you are busy, everybody is busy. Sparing a couple of minutes from your busy schedule make us so happy. Again, Thank you so so much!
1 RULE, 1 PARTY, 4 BLOGS
Please follow your Host and Co-hosts at any social media below our photos.

Don’t worry if you do not have a Pinterest account, send in your email add we'll send you an invite. If you don’t have any blog, we’ll enter it for you - contact the host at this add: do8urself{at}gmail{dot}com
We appreciate for taking the time to follow us at any social media above.
Each co-host will get to choose 3 favorite projects that will be included in the Top 10 Features next week. Stay tuned.
All projects submitted will be pinned at Pin It Monday Hop Participants Board.
Featured Post will be re-pinned to Pin It Monday Hop Top 10 Features Pinterest Board
Were you featured? Check it out here.
Interested in Co-hosting? email the host at do8urself[at]gmail[dot]com

Pinterest Hop
   
Pursuit of Functional Home
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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Bite-size Strawberry Tart

We indulged in a strawberry pastry in Paris
Two of them actually
looked something like this...
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

cut the bread into four bite-size pieces
spread on a bit of strawberry cream cheese
cheese is good, low fat high protein
 and finish off with key lime oikos greek yogurt
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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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
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
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
Blueberry & Peach Cobbler by: Jenn of Home Style Report

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Barb of Second Chance To Dream
Co-Host
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
Table Makeover with Mod Podge and Wrapping Paper
"That looks so yummy! I’m sure it’s healthy too."
Greek Panzanella Salad
By: Dana of This Silly Girls Life
Greek Panzanella Salad
" Jann shared some very practical tips for taking better blog pictures. "
Taking Better Pictures For Your Blog
by: Mums Make Money
Taking Better Pictures For Your Blog  by: Mums Make Money

 
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Jenn of Endlessly Inspired
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
Seafood Cioppino
"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
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
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
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
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
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)


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
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

rodney-dangerfield
"I get no respect!" This phrase was made popular by comedian Rodney Dangerfield. I still say it sometimes when I feel my family is on my case, do you? We all probably feel disrespected at times. The word respect means  "differential regard or esteem".  People groups have their own "respect" rules. For example,if you're in the medical field, you lean toward people in medicine. You relate to them better because you have something in common and respect their knowledge.  It's that way with all groups. One religious "joke" about people groups is Baptist think they're the only ones going to heaven because they solely interpret the Bible correctly. Not true! Politicians hobnob with politicians and educators admire other educators. If you're not a "member" of a people group by association, education or genetics, it's hard to get in!

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