In my attempt to ignore the pile of laundry and the gifts that needed to be wrapped the week before Christmas, I came across a great recipe for Beer Bread while searching the web. I love that you can take one simple recipe and add different herbs, cheeses and liquid for a unique taste each time. I have made this three times in the last three weeks. It stirs up quick and the leftovers are super warmed and slathered with butter! (Not that I would know that from experience!)
The first time I made it was with dill and cheddar as suggested with a good 'ole Bud Light. The second time I made it with garlic powder, shredded taco cheese and a lime beer (can't remember the brand). Last night I left out the cheese and added dried onion and parsley with a Bud Light. My favorite was the garlic powder/taco cheese/lime beer combo. I would really like to try it with a can of ginger ale or cream soda for a sweet twist.
My hubby loves it, my kids "kinda" like it. (My 10 year old freaked out when she found out it had beer in it. It appears that she really listened to her D.A.R.E. officer at school about the dangers of alcohol, although I doubt they talked about any dangers of cooking with it!)
I love the idea of packaging it up for a gift. I will have to remember it the next time I need something quick to give! If you try it, let me know how you liked it and what herb/cheese/beer combo you used!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
A Fresh Start
Happy 2011!
I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start for you. Our family is recovering from a stomach bug that hit on Thursday. Ugh! Thankfully everyone is feeling better today, but we plan on hanging around the house - just in case!
Do you make New Year Resolution's? I almost always make the same ones: Read the bible more, lose weight, be a better wife and mother. This year I decided to expand on those. Here is my list:
Looking forward to a wonderful 2011! One full of changes, surprises, happiness and more!
I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start for you. Our family is recovering from a stomach bug that hit on Thursday. Ugh! Thankfully everyone is feeling better today, but we plan on hanging around the house - just in case!
Do you make New Year Resolution's? I almost always make the same ones: Read the bible more, lose weight, be a better wife and mother. This year I decided to expand on those. Here is my list:
- Delve more deeply into God's word. I don't know if that means reading through the Bible this year or an in depth study of a few books of the Bible.
- Lose some of this baby weight by eating more real foods and not a lot of processed foods. This should affect the whole family (shh - don't let the kids know!)
- Live with less. I am so tired of the stuff around here! Less stuff = less picking up!
- Give more generously to those in need.
- To truly love my husband, children and those around me.
- To blog more regularly (ha) than I did in 2010!
Looking forward to a wonderful 2011! One full of changes, surprises, happiness and more!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thankful Thoughts
Happiest Thanksgiving to everyone!
Today I am thankful for:
Blessings!
Today I am thankful for:
- a super hubby
- great kids
- living in the US
- a warm house
- good friends - old and new
- food to eat
- a new modem so I can stay connected to the internet (!)
- caring neighbors
- most of all - God!
Blessings!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tasty Tuesday - Bisquick Impossible French Apple Pie
Rick and the kids really liked this pie. I used Granny Smith apples, which were perfect. Very easy to put together while dinner was cooking and then slide in the oven for an evening snack.
Note: This is an older version of this recipe. The newest version which uses less apples, sugar and milk can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the post!
BISQUICK IMPOSSIBLE FRENCH APPLE PIE
Ingredients:
6 cups sliced tart apples
1-1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
dash of salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Bisquick
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons melted butter
Streusel:
1 cup Bisquick mix
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons firm butter, cut into pieces
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Use 10 x 1 1/2 inch pie plate.
2. Mix apple slices and cinnamon, put in pie plate.
3. Beat remaining ingredients except streusel until smooth. Pour into plate over the apples.
4. Mix all streusel ingredients in a bowl, until crumbly and sprinkle on top of pie.
5. Bake until knife inserted comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
Enjoy! Click here for more delicious Bisquick recipes featuring apples!
Note: This is an older version of this recipe. The newest version which uses less apples, sugar and milk can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the post!
BISQUICK IMPOSSIBLE FRENCH APPLE PIE
Ingredients:
6 cups sliced tart apples
1-1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
dash of salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Bisquick
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons melted butter
Streusel:
1 cup Bisquick mix
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons firm butter, cut into pieces
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Use 10 x 1 1/2 inch pie plate.
2. Mix apple slices and cinnamon, put in pie plate.
3. Beat remaining ingredients except streusel until smooth. Pour into plate over the apples.
4. Mix all streusel ingredients in a bowl, until crumbly and sprinkle on top of pie.
5. Bake until knife inserted comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
Enjoy! Click here for more delicious Bisquick recipes featuring apples!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Updates
Sorry - it has been crazy chaotic around here and blogging took a back seat to everything else!
Family updates:
Carson - rolling both ways, delving into solids and playing with his toes!
Bryce - loves playing on PBS kids and going to Mom's Day Out
Lily - loving school and reading chapter books, especially Magic Tree House books
Haley - getting ready for her first concert of the school year with WB Singers
Ross - gearing up for the Halloween dance at the middle school
Rick - working less than he did during the HOT summer (yay!)
Me - started the HCG diet and have lost 17 pounds
The hot topic of conversation daily is Halloween costumes! Carson is going to be Peas in a Pod - a hand me down from family and Bryce is going to be a robot. No one else has decided 100% yet.
Reading Updates:
I usually do not read books during the time I am in our women's bible study at church. I find I spend more time reading my "fun book" and less time reading the Bible and answering my questions. I have made a few exceptions this Fall. Here is what I am and have been reading:
52 Simple Ways to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem and Confidence
The last two are definitely not current hot sellers, but books I have picked up at the thrift shop because they caught my attention.
I am really excited about the Taste of Home cookbook! I am looking forward to having ready made meals in the freezer for those times when life gets crazy! We have really been making an effort to stop eating out as often as we did this summer and I think this will be a great way to help us continue as we enter in the holiday season. There are a few recipes in the book that are proven winners in our house and many more that I can't wait to try!
Other Stuff:
I am the Room Parent for Lily's 1st grade class. Since we can't celebrate Halloween, I have chosen the theme of scarecrows. I have found great coloring sheets and an adorable take home treat so far. I am considering a "Pin the nose on the Scarecrow" game. What do you think?
We finally finished redecorating the girls bedroom. We - Rick, my mom and I - did it while Haley was away at 5th grade camp - she was so excited to see it. She and Lily have been taking such good care of their "new" room. They have actually been making their beds WITHOUT a reminder! Here is what it looks like now:
We have been enjoying our new fire pit. I love the smell of the fire right then - not so much on our clothes when we come in! And I don't know how many times I have said "Don't get too close to the fire pit" to one of the kids!
And finally, I have been loving the fall weather - this year! Last year I was soooo sick with morning sickness that I didn't even pull out the fall decorations! I sat/laid on the couch wrapped up in a blanket and sucked on pieces of candied ginger! I love my little Carson, but man I hated that morning sickness! I also love enjoying it with him and the rest of the family!
Be blessed!
Family updates:
Carson - rolling both ways, delving into solids and playing with his toes!
Bryce - loves playing on PBS kids and going to Mom's Day Out
Lily - loving school and reading chapter books, especially Magic Tree House books
Haley - getting ready for her first concert of the school year with WB Singers
Ross - gearing up for the Halloween dance at the middle school
Rick - working less than he did during the HOT summer (yay!)
Me - started the HCG diet and have lost 17 pounds
The hot topic of conversation daily is Halloween costumes! Carson is going to be Peas in a Pod - a hand me down from family and Bryce is going to be a robot. No one else has decided 100% yet.
Reading Updates:
I usually do not read books during the time I am in our women's bible study at church. I find I spend more time reading my "fun book" and less time reading the Bible and answering my questions. I have made a few exceptions this Fall. Here is what I am and have been reading:
52 Simple Ways to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem and Confidence
The last two are definitely not current hot sellers, but books I have picked up at the thrift shop because they caught my attention.
I am really excited about the Taste of Home cookbook! I am looking forward to having ready made meals in the freezer for those times when life gets crazy! We have really been making an effort to stop eating out as often as we did this summer and I think this will be a great way to help us continue as we enter in the holiday season. There are a few recipes in the book that are proven winners in our house and many more that I can't wait to try!
Other Stuff:
I am the Room Parent for Lily's 1st grade class. Since we can't celebrate Halloween, I have chosen the theme of scarecrows. I have found great coloring sheets and an adorable take home treat so far. I am considering a "Pin the nose on the Scarecrow" game. What do you think?
We finally finished redecorating the girls bedroom. We - Rick, my mom and I - did it while Haley was away at 5th grade camp - she was so excited to see it. She and Lily have been taking such good care of their "new" room. They have actually been making their beds WITHOUT a reminder! Here is what it looks like now:
We have been enjoying our new fire pit. I love the smell of the fire right then - not so much on our clothes when we come in! And I don't know how many times I have said "Don't get too close to the fire pit" to one of the kids!
And finally, I have been loving the fall weather - this year! Last year I was soooo sick with morning sickness that I didn't even pull out the fall decorations! I sat/laid on the couch wrapped up in a blanket and sucked on pieces of candied ginger! I love my little Carson, but man I hated that morning sickness! I also love enjoying it with him and the rest of the family!
Be blessed!
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