tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15205552414100036882024-02-07T12:05:39.651-08:00Created by SoulCrafts.Food.LifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-51537417955172086712013-12-24T11:56:00.001-08:002013-12-24T11:56:10.000-08:00Dog TreatsI can't believe today is Christmas Eve! Everything is happening to fast BUT, I'm happy to say, I am done with shopping and baking. I am one of those people that leaves it to the last minute, but this year I am one day early! Yay me! I even had time to bake some doggie treats for dog gifts. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: x-small;">adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Peanut-Butter-and-Pumpkin-Dog-Treats/">here</a></span><br />
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1 cup pumpkin puree<br />
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cookie sheet with either Silpat or parchment paper.<br />
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Mix all ingredients together in blender. The dough will come out dry and stiff, but you should still be able to work with it. Roll the dough into 1/2 inch thickness <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(the thinner they are the crunchier they will be!)</span> and use cookie cutters to cut out pieces. Place on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 40 minutes until cookies are hard.<br />
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And done! I added a cute ribbon to them and they are ready to go in a gift bag...<br />
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Luna was my taster and she gave the thumbs...umm, I mean paws up!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She liked the cookie so much she wouldn't hold still for the pic!</td></tr>
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Until next time!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-71478780931064404222013-12-19T15:47:00.002-08:002013-12-19T15:47:58.633-08:00"Ugly Christmas Sweater" OrnamentsWhen I saw this tutorial from American Felt and Craft blog I couldn't resist. I had to make these super "Ugly Christmas Sweater" ornaments.<br />
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Aren't they cute! Umm...I mean ugly...nah, they are cute! I spent Sunday afternoon making them. Plus, I didn't have to buy any supplies as had all on hand. Bonus! This one is my favorite...<br />
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Click <a href="http://americanfeltandcraft.wordpress.com/2013/11/29/uglysweater/">here</a> for the full tutorial and template.<br />
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Until next time!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-55186332922927304682013-12-17T16:00:00.001-08:002013-12-17T16:00:30.607-08:00Vivian Luna AccessoriesI meant to post this last week but time got away from me. I still can't wrap my brain the fact that Christmas is next week! I am SO not ready! Anyway, on December 7th I had an opportunity to sell my jewelry at the first annual German Christmas Market in Anaheim. I only had a week to prepare but knew I had to go for it. I am so glad that I did! It was a fun and successful day! It was amazing to me that strangers were going to be wearing my jewelry! I loved it! Here are photos of my set up....<br />
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I hope that the new year brings more opportunities such as this one. For now I have to get busy taking photos and putting stuff on Etsy. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-14523461244301169642013-11-13T15:12:00.000-08:002013-11-13T15:16:01.789-08:00Bullet EarringsI had seen a similar pair of earrings somewhere, but I can't remember where. I instantly liked them and wanted to recreate them. I recall they were in gold. I don't wear gold, but I liked the style. I had silver bullet charms so I knew I'd be able to make a similar pair in silver. <br />
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Supplies Used:<br />
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3 different types of chains -- cut to however long you want your earrings to be (the longest hanging chain on mine was 6" so when you connect it ends up hanging about 3" long)<br />
Ear wires<br />
2 pieces of wire about 3" long<br />
6 jump rings<br />
Tools to connect pieces together<br />
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How to:<br />
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2. Add chains to either side with jump ring...<br />
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So it ends up looking like this...<br />
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3. Add bullet charm to shortest chain using a jump ring...<br />
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4. Add ear wires and done...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-83980287771980857572013-11-06T12:13:00.003-08:002013-11-08T16:43:55.700-08:00Bracelet from a RingAs I stated before <a href="http://vivianluna.blogspot.com/2013/09/fingerlaces.html">here</a> I purchased a lot of charms, but I also purchased a lot of these...<br />
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After I made several rings I wanted to use the filigree part for something else, but that sucker would not come off! I got frustrated and straightened out the ring part of it. I left it like that for several days and when I looked at it again I thought, well, maybe a bracelet??? And this is what I came up with...<br />
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I glued a rose to the filigree part, bent the ends and added chain and a closure and done!<br />
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Here it is with another one I made. This one I painted the filigree part before I added the flower. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-66752227690063904352013-11-03T13:20:00.001-08:002013-11-03T13:20:26.639-08:00"Dia de Los Muertos" MaskI meant to post this one Friday night, but ended up going out so didn't get a chance. Then I remembered yesterday but...well, no excuse I just didn't. So, it's a bit late as "Dia de Los Muertos" <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Day of the Dead) </span>already passed, but I feel skull masks can be displayed all through the year. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">First I cut out a pattern on cardboard box <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(used the lid of one of my shoe boxes I was going to throw away). </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I then covered it with the Duck tape, added black felt to the back with glue, then went crazy with the bling, punched to holes at the top for the ribbon and done! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-84184502200677052982013-10-25T15:33:00.003-07:002013-10-25T15:33:28.146-07:00SoCal Social -- Part 2<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, you might be wondering what we received in our Swag Walk. Well, check it out...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I know right! It was like going "trick or treating"! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Once seated at our table the fun <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(well, more fun!)</span> began. We had more swag waiting for us!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The food was done up buffet style <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(cheese enchiladas, chicken fajitas, salad, rice, beans and tortillas)</span>. And the staff was very nice. The desserts were by <a href="http://facebook.com/pages/Creative-Cakes/18873583118480?id=188735831184840&sk=info">Creative Cakes</a>. So good! Lots of chocolate, which is what I like! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In between all of that Beverly & Vivienne did tons of raffles where lots of wonderful gifts were available to be won. And guess, what!?! I won! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They gave awesome motivational speeches about not letting fear get in the way of what you want and to visualize your success. I heard that!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-65043011111726290722013-10-23T15:57:00.001-07:002013-10-23T15:57:32.763-07:00SoCal Social -- Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This past Saturday I attended the 3rd annual <a href="http://www.thesocalsocial.com/">SoCal Social</a>. The SoCal Social is an event for bloggers. It was the brainchild of <a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/">Beverly</a> and <a href="http://www.thevspotblog.com/">Vivienne</a>. Let me tell you these ladies are ah-waitforit-mazing! Their hard work paid off as, once again, it was a ginormous success! So, here's the how to...we meet up at the Plaza Park in Old Town Orange, get our name tag and bag to fill with swag and off we go. I know! How great is that?!?! You get to walk through Old Town Orange Circle's wonderfully charming stores and get free stuff! What the?!?! Crazy good! I was lucky enough to meet up with friends <a href="http://www.kaleidoscopeofcolors.com/">Amanda</a> and <a href="http://melodynunez.com/">Melody</a> and made some new friends <a href="http://www.emmymom2.com/">Emmy</a>,<a href="http://www.lilmrstori.com/">Tori</a> & <a href="http://courtesyofkirsti.com/">Kirsti</a>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our first stop was Heavenly Hostess. Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos at this store as was too busy looking at everything and talking to new friends that I forgot to whip out my phone! Nonetheless, Heavenly Hostess is the place to go for aprons, candles, cook books, funny books, knick knacks, etc. Check out their Face Book page <a href="http://facebook.com/pages/Heavenly-Hostess/242353056589">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After hanging out at Provisions we headed out to <a href="http://facebook.com/pages/Cocorose-Boutique/381829638591463">Coco Rose Boutique</a>. This was a new store for me. It quickly became my new store crush. Of course, I focused on their jewelry displays.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Up next, Orange Candy Company. We were ready for a sweet treat and they didn't disappoint by giving us a treat bag full of candy! They not only have candy, but cool cups, gift bags, magnets, etc.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We moved on to another new store for me, <a href="http://facebook.com/VintiquesHomeDecor">Vintiques</a>. The people who run the store genuinely seemed happy to see us! Their Social Media guy <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(yep, they have one!)</span> took our photo and put it up on Instagram <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(@vintiques_hd)</span>. By the way, I'm a new member of Instagram myself <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(@vivianlunaaccessories)</span>. Still figuring out the ins and outs but Emmy and Tori were very helpful in teaching me how to follow people and add photos. But I digress...where were we. Oh yes, check out the photos from Vintiques...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Onward we went to the next store, <a href="http://facebook.com/LostFoundVintage">Lost & Found</a>. I always enjoy going to this store. I like the way they display the clothes. This store also caters to men.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Right next door is the store is <a href="http://facebook.com/elsewherevintage">Elsewhere Vintage</a>. I was a little leery about going into this store, as last year I was reprimanded for touching one of their dresses! However, they were very nice on this day and seemed glad to see us. They have a wonderful selection of vintage hats <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(no, I didn't try any on, but I did touch several of them...just can't help myself!).</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And right next door to this store is <a href="http://facebook.com/JoyrideVintage">Joyride</a>. This store is for the man in your life. Now, if you want him dressed spiffy and looking distinguished <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(in a super cool way)</span> this is the store! I was drawn to the items in the counters. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Across the street was our next stop, <a href="http://facebook.com/pages/Country-Roads-Antiques-Gardens/217638435184">Country Road Antiques</a>. This place is <i>huge</i>! It has all kinds of knick knacks, antique home decor, vintage clothes, etc., etc., etc. If you have an hour to kill you need to stop here an check it all out!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A short walk over is <a href="http://facebook.com/pages/Affaire-de-Coeur/120933634718537">Affaire de Coeur</a>. This is a fancy antique store. I'm always too afraid to touch anything in this store for fear of breaking it! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A couple of spots over is <a href="http://facebook.com/spottedmoth">Spotted Moth</a>. Oh, how I dig this store! You can find such pretty things here. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Next up was <a href="http://facebook.com/pages/Eikon-Home/106608159466508">Eikon Home</a>. This is a great store for finding things you didn't think you would need but now can't live without. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We crossed the street over to the sweetest shop, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://facebook.com/parisinacupteasalon">Paris in a Cup</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. We purchased macarons and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>"oh my gosh, this is so freakin good!"</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> salted caramel chocolate. This store also has lovely cards, Paris themed bags, jewelry and so much more including a tea room!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A short block over we entered, <a href="http://facebook.com/FrontPorchPops">Front Porch Pops</a>. I didn't even know this store existed! Now that I know, you better believe I'll be going back to try the different flavors of fruit popsicles. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Crossing the street we encountered our next stop, <a href="http://facebook.com/downhomeantiquesorange">Down Home Antiques</a>. You find such interesting items in this store. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our final stop was <a href="http://facebook.com/pages/Juleps-Floral-Gifts/162406813821079?rf=153100821386039">Julep's Floral & Gifts</a>. This store is so stinking cute! It's a small store so it got a bit crowded but well worth the stop.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So that's it for our Swag Walk around Orange Circle. I had so much fun and the swag we got was awesome. I especially enjoyed the company I was with.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stay tuned for part 2 of SoCal Social! Dinner & more Swag! And hey, I even won something. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Until next time!</span><br />
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It's made with different colors of metals. The spikes are silver and gun metal gray, the chains are copper and the skulls bronze. I think they all go well together. Like the perfect party where everyone hangs out and laugh, drink, dance and just have a really good time. OK, maybe not, but I like it anyway. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-44498099461845747812013-10-11T14:04:00.000-07:002013-10-11T14:04:41.867-07:00TGIF!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yes, I am so happy it's Friday! The last couple of weeks have been sad. One of my best friends MIL passed away last week. She was a very sweet lady and will be greatly missed. I made some desserts to take to the viewing that took place on Sunday. One of the desserts was these delicious <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Citrus Butter Cookies </span>from the great <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">The Pioneer Woman </a> blog. This is one of the fist blog sites I visited and several years later still love! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I would post the recipe and how to, but really no one does it better than Ree. So click on over to her site <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/10/citrus-butter-cookies/">here</a> and make these delicious cookies! The cookies made people smile and that was my objective. I also made chocolate chip cookies and Oreo cheesecake bites. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Over the weekend I also got to volunteer at the Patchworks Edible Edition in Costa Mesa, CA. It was a nice event. Not really what I expected, but good nonetheless. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One last thing....Vivian was bored yesterday and made these drawings...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pretty cool huh! I was very impressed. My kid's got skills! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">While buying the dough I noticed the Pesto sauce and new it would be perfect for the pizza. I usually just use olive oil and Italian spices for the sauce. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-29495469403066361922013-09-27T16:46:00.002-07:002013-09-27T16:46:56.685-07:00Polenta & Sausage Bake<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The other day after work I stopped by Trader Joe's to pick up something quick to make for dinner. They were sampling this polenta bake but with vegetarian sausage. I've made this before and loved it. It's a quick meal that is very satisfying. I purchased chicken sausage instead of the veggie kind. And dinner was made...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 Polenta Log</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 tub Ricotta Cheese</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 bag Mozzarella Cheese</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 package sausage -- cut into circles and cook until done.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. And done!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Unfortunately, the photo of it plated did not come out, but trust me it looked good! And tasted delicious! The polenta comes out soft and the cheeses melt into the sauce. And the sausage...it marries so well with the rest of the ingredients. 5 ingredients...one yummy meal! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Until next time!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-47721414589841093912013-09-25T12:37:00.001-07:002013-09-25T12:37:10.068-07:00Fingerlaces<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As you know I purchased a lot of charms from eBay a while back. I mean A LOT of charms. Trying to use all of them will be difficult to do, but oh so fun! Here is my first attempt. I call them "fingerlaces"...basically necklaces for your fingers! I'm thinking of copyrighting the name as I know they will be a HUGE hit! OK, maybe not, but they sure are easy to make. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Supplies needed...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. Charm</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. Chain...measure to size of ring</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Close chain with one of the jump rings. Add the charm with the other jump ring to the center of the chain and done! Super easy! Super cute!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I made this one for Vivian...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fingerlaces! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I made other rings too...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Vivian kept all of them. I also made her this necklace...</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cuz I love her! </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Until next time!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smiley Luna! </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-39406603833944435102013-09-19T13:37:00.000-07:002013-09-19T13:37:25.316-07:00What I've made...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I made these this past week. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Oh, and in case Vivian forgets her name, I made her this...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-60474480018218592182013-09-12T15:11:00.000-07:002013-09-12T15:11:05.300-07:00Roll-Ups Fail<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was catching up on The Chew and a Mexican chef by the name of Pati Jinich was on making something delicious with pork so I thought I would google her to get some recipes. I found her website <a href="http://www.patismexicantable.com/">Pati's Mexican Table</a> and, while going through it a recipe caught my eye. It looked both yummy and easy to make and totally adaptable with ingredients I had on hand. This past Sunday I volunteered Vivian to help me make Pati's French Toast Roll Ups <a href="http://www.patismexicantable.com/2012/10/mexican_french_toast_rolls/">Pati's French Toast Roll-Ups</a>. All was going well, until I decided to bake them instead of frying them. I baked them in our toaster conventional oven....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">That's Nutella busting out of the seams. {sigh} BUT! They still tasted good! Like a rolled-up french toast with Nutella & banana in the middle. We also made some with strawberry jam and fresh strawberries. I think it was a combination of too much stuffing and not rolling tightly enough. Anyway, here's the recipe.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">French Toast Roll-Ups</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">adapted from <a href="http://www.patismexicantable.com/2012/10/mexican_french_toast_rolls/">Pati's Mexican Table</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">makes 12</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">12 slices of white bread </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup milk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 teaspoons cinnamon + 1/2 teaspoon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon nutmeg</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">filling of choice -- I think any jam and/or fresh fruit combo works. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We used Nutella with bananas for half of the roll-ups and</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">strawberry jam with fresh strawberries for the other half</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 375 </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cut the crust from the bread. Using a rolling pin, roll the slices gently until half it's width. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add the filling -- about a teaspoon (don't over fill!) and the fresh fruit.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now roll the bread with the filling. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Pati suggested like a "cigar or a rolled-taco". Definitely do that as otherwise will get busted up roll-ups!) </span>Finish stuffing and rolling all.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a shallow bowl whisk the egg, milk, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Place each roll up in the bowl and let soak for about 5 minutes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Foil or use Silpat over baking sheet and lightly spray or grease the tray so the roll-ups don't stick. Place each roll-up on tray, seam side down, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Flip each roll-up and spray or butter the other side. If using butter make sure you melt it first and brush on. Now bake that side for 8-10 minutes or until completely baked.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a plate mix sugar and rest of cinnamon. Once roll-ups have finished baking you will roll each one in the sugar and cinnamon mixture. And done!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-76744229879756008332013-08-30T15:20:00.000-07:002013-08-30T15:20:24.183-07:00Lettuce Wraps<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The other night I was craving lettuce wraps but didn't have all the ingredients for the Asian lettuce wraps (think PF Chang) I was really craving. I decided to check out one of my favorite food blogs, Skinnytaste, to see if she had any lettuce wrap recipes and sure enough she did! She calls them "Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps", I just call them delicious!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I made some minor alterations and also made a chipotle sauce <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(recipe to follow)</span>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's the recipe.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">adapted from <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/04/turkey-taco-lettuce-wraps-3-pts.html">Skinnytaste</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1.3 lbs ground turkey</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp. chipotle powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp. garlic salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp. cumin</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp. paprika</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. sea salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. oregano</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup green onions, chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tbsp. red bell pepper, chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 cup water</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 oz. can tomato sauce</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8-12 leaves from butter lettuce</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The how to:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a large skillet, brown the turkey until no longer pink. Add dry seasonings and mix well then add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce. Mix all together and cover. On low heat simmer for approximately 20 minutes. While the mixture simmering, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Once all done you are ready to assemble! I made a chipotle Greek yogurt & sour cream sauce. This made enough for 6 lettuce wraps.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tbsp. greek yogurt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tbsp. sour cream</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tsp. Chipotle Adobo Sauce </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mix together and done. If too spicy add more greek yogurt or sour cream. If not enough spice, well add more chipotle adobo sauce! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For toppings, I chopped up some tomatoes and shredded some cheese.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To assemble, grab a lettuce leaf and add meat then spoon a bit of chipotle sauce and add tomatoes and a bit of cheese. Now eat!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As a side note, I made these cute cake pops for my friend's little girl's baptism a couple of weekends ago. I'm happy to say they were a hit! The pink ones are strawberry flavor and the white ones are lemon flavor. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-86571426357601694172013-08-13T00:09:00.002-07:002013-08-13T00:09:54.067-07:00Masquerade Masks<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">August has been a busy week so far. August 2nd I attended my friend's birthday party. You had to wear black <span style="font-size: x-small;">(no problem here) </span>and wear a mask. Well, you know what that meant...DIY time! I made my guy's mask and volunteered Vivian to make mine. I wanted a lace looking mask so I googled "black lace mask" and landed on <i>Sprinkles in Springs </i>blog. She's amazing! I had Vivian follow her tutorial exactly. Here she is in action...</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://sprinklesinsprings.com/2011/10/chic-masquerade-diy-mask-template.html">here</a>. Vivan was so into the process she ended up making all three of Kara's masks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While Vivian worked on my mask I got busy on my guy's mask. Here are the supplies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Paper -- I purchased leather looking paper for the front and a velvet paper for the inside (both from Michael's)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-3145158710934323232013-07-31T14:17:00.001-07:002013-07-31T14:17:17.287-07:00Flower EarringsAll is well with my phone! After 3 attempts the forth phone finally worked. <br />
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We decided to take a girls road trip to Santa Barbara this past weekend. We meaning, mom, Vivian, Luna and me. :) I found these at a vintage store on State Street...<br />
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Super cute, right! So, I made these earrings...<br />
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Even cuter!<br />
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All I needed was the below items...<br />
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and some glue to adhere the flower to the filigree piece, and then insert an ear wire to the finished item. I bought other findings and that, plus all the charms from eBay, and I'm set for some jewelry making fun! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-28195493499978548622013-07-25T17:02:00.004-07:002013-07-25T17:02:55.325-07:00No camera<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yep, I have no camera. :( I use my cell camera to take photos. On Monday I had to replace my original phone as it wasn't charging. So, I get a replacement phone and all is well, BUT it won't read SD card. What happens when phone doesn't read SD card? Well, I can't access the camera as it keeps asking for an SD card! Poop! I call Verizon and after an hour the guy says, "Yeah, it's not reading the SD card." Um, ya think?!?! The guy sends me another replacement phone. I get the replacement phone that replaces the original replacement phone and guess what? Yep, not reading SD card. The SD card was working just fine on the original phone. I tried another SD card, and same problem. I called Verizon again and they are sending me another replacement phone but this time from a different warehouse. OK. Whatever. I just need a phone that reads the dang SD card!!! I'm hoping this new replacement phone works. So, long story short no tutorials, no photos of food, and no Luna pics! BUT, I do have this nifty photo of my mom circa 1960...</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-89306338526588775362013-07-17T00:52:00.002-07:002013-07-17T00:52:34.414-07:00Necklaces<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I ordered a bunch of charms from eBay. I kind of went charm-crazy! Since I'm slowly getting back to making stuff I decided to do some necklaces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-3386879444776519542013-07-11T00:17:00.000-07:002013-07-11T00:17:39.077-07:00Salmon Dinner<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I can't say salmon without pronouncing the "l". I try. I really do. In my mind I'm saying it correctly but as soon as I open my mouth the "l" sneaks in. True story. Regardless of how difficult the little word is for me to pronounce I do like to eat it. The other day I was surfing the net looking for a new way to make it besides marinated and grilled. My search ended when I found a recipe located on food.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's called "The Ultimate Salmon Fillets". I mean, with a name like that I had to try it. Unfortunately, I didn't exactly have all the ingredients, so I changed it up a bit. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let me tell you, it is really good. The creamy sauce on top still let's the salmon flavor through. Vivian and her friend loved it...they had seconds. Here is the recipe...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">adapted from <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/the-ultimate-salmon-fillets-53198">here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 lb salmon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/3 cup sour cream</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons mayonnaise</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons mustard (I used spicy mustard)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons finely minced onions</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons dried thyme</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">salt & pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 450 degrees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cut salmon into service size pieces. Add each piece onto greased baking dish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In a medium size bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, and thyme. Add salt and pepper to taste. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Add mixture to each salmon piece by spreading it on.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-89829202240032769962013-07-05T00:42:00.001-07:002013-07-05T00:42:32.877-07:003 bracelets<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope everyone had a great 4th of July holiday! What did I do...I stayed home. You see Luna is a tad afraid of fireworks. OK, she's a lot afraid. So, on the 4th of July we stay home. I decided to use the time to make more jewelry by continuing the use of thread and charms. I made these three bracelets....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Jump Rings -- I used about 80 rings per bracelet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wrap until get to the end and then glue the thread to the bangle...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, with the wrapping....now add the jump rings and charms and now you're done!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847086200605762169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520555241410003688.post-26756373213270904092013-07-02T15:49:00.000-07:002013-07-02T15:49:48.232-07:002 Little Birds....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've been ordering jewelry supplies through eBay. I've purchased a lot of charms (still waiting for more to arrive in the mail!). I love charms. I love charms on necklaces. A cute charm...a nice chain...a bead or several...and done. With that in mind, I made these two necklaces using the charms I mentioned <a href="http://www.vivianluna.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-bracelet.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The birdies are cute...but not as cute as my Luna!</td></tr>
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1. Cut the black cord with scissors to size of wrist. </div>
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3. Add jump ring to the end and connect lobster claw for closure</div>
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4. Wind the thread around the black cord. I used three different colors.</div>
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6. Add jump rings (as many as you would like) to the bracelet.</div>
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I have a ton of the bullet looking charms. I know I will be using them for other jewelry making endeavors. I bought them through eBay ($1 for 50...plus free shipping! Heck yeah!). I also bought other items...</div>
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