Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Who is Right?
I stayed with my grandparents a lot when I was young. I could walk to
their house. I enjoyed spending my afternoons after school and also my
summer vacations with them. I cherish the hours I spent sitting in the
porch swing under the huge shade trees in the front yard. My grandpa,
Amos truly talked with me. I remember one of the things he would always
say "Timmie (he called me that instead of Tammy), you've got to have
common horse sense!" I understood what he meant then but I have a deeper
understanding of what he meant now. He was right. I've seen highly
educated people who couldn't do the simplest things because they weren't
common to their senses and I suppose horses are just generally smart.
My grandma Bernice was a foreigner. Not really. She was his 2nd wife. My "real" grandmother passed before I was born. I love Bernice. She was like my second mother. I dreaded seeing her everyday. I knew just as soon as I saw her, she would pull me close and start smacking on my face with her smelly Topps snuff breath and black teeth. I willingly let her do it because she always said "You gotta love your young-uns!" She was right! The best way to direct, encourage and rear a child is to love them to pieces. You can get rid of the smelly breath and black teeth though.
My dad Clyde has taught me many things but the one I probably didn't agree with until lately is "You got to have the right 'quipment!" He keeps his yard and gardens immaculate and works on everything. But he's always says "If you don't have the right equipment you can't get the job done." My husband is a direct echo of my Dad's philosophy on this one. They are right! Since I've become a homemaker, in the kitchen and cleaning all the time, I've bought a lot of the right 'quipment to make my life a little easier.
My mom Juanita can do almost anything except make friends with a computer. She drives me crazy scrimping on stuff. The one thing she won't never ever cut costs on is White Lily flour. She says "It rises best and ain't no other flour can come up to it!" Sometimes I buy off-brand flour. When I spoon it out of the canister, I feel guilty. I can hear her saying White Lily is the best. She's right! White Lily is the best but sometimes, I just don't want to pay the price.
I often wonder if my kids were asked what they remember about me teaching them what they'd say? I hope they'd say I taught them about Jesus. A couple of my favorite sayings (quoting scripture actually) when they were growing up was "Honor they father and they mother so thy days may be long on earth" and "Vengeance is mine saith the Lord I will repay". I pray I have instructed them in the ways of Jesus so they can pass it on to their kids. I purpose to teach my grandchildren the Bible also so when they look back at what I've said to them, they can say "She was right!"
What have you learned from your ancestors? Leave me some comment luv so all of us can be wiser!
Soaking in the wisdom,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Recipe Review: Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings
Why do you want to make a recipe when you see a picture of it?
I don't even like Chicken & Dumplings
my husband does
this recipe looked easy so I tried butchered it, please...read on
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 Tbsp. Butter...
2 Tbsp. Butter...
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 onion, finely diced
2 (10 ounce) pkgs, refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces
1 onion, finely diced
2 (10 ounce) pkgs, refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces
Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is cooked through.
Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is cooked through.
It started off well
although I change every recipe
why do I do that?
I used chicken tenderloins instead of breast halves
would this make a difference?
chicken is chicken, right?
Took some time
to remove these
then this...still going good
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added some of these
the recipe didn't call for
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cook 5-6 hours on high
WHAT?
the answer to your question is
yes, I did read this before attempting the recipe
however,
not a patient person
so....
here's where I did something
"un-cooking-ethical"
brought out the Mad Max (that's my pet name for him)
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I emptied the crockpot contents
into my big frying pan
then went to grinding that chicken
cause I didn't have the patience
to wait for it cook up and fall into lovely little pieces
I'm still not sure how the lady that wrote this recipe
tore her biscuit dough into those long flat pieces
mine look like meatballs
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Our Chicken & Meatball Soup was tasty!
Would I make this again?
prolly not!
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
p.s. I'm sure this would have been just like the picture
if I had followed the directions.
they give them to you for a reason...
if I had followed the directions.
they give them to you for a reason...
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!
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Each co-host will get to choose 3 favorite projects that will be included in the Top 10 Features next week. Stay tuned.
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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...
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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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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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by: Mums Make Money
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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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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.
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