Sunday, December 13, 2015

Decorating with items from Michaels ,Target and local Yard sales

Loved having the task of decorating the Christmas tree at work. Most of the items were purchased at Target , Michaels and  local yard sales.







Another plate 


Touch of Roses

Adding stickers is always fun 

Little mason jar cut outs attached to a baby clothes pin

.50 cent pillow adds a special touch

Even added a plate to fill in the tree. 

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Skyline Church Christmas Tree & Cafe/ Book Store Decorations 2015

Love taking pictures of the beautiful Christmas Tree Skyline Church displays every year. One is never disappointed!

Here are some snap shots:








The Cafe Decor :
My Julia and her friends 



















Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Sunny Simple Life: Halloween 2015 and More

via Sunny Simple Life: Halloween 2015



I love apple anything. Saw this Apple Truffle Elaine from Sunny Simple Life shared on a recent post :





At a recent event, i got to taste Tamarindo Apples from Heavenly Apples

Delicious! They last for days,weeks at a time. Yet, for me they last just a few days.





I love Apple Pies. Totally yummy. Here's a great receipt via Taste Of Home



TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.
MAKES: 8 servings

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 egg white
  • Additional sugar
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat.
  1. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. Fill with apple mixture; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry.
  1. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with sugar. Cover edges loosely with foil.
  1. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Apple Pie in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook 1992, p81



Thursday, October 29, 2015

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Friday, September 18, 2015

Condo Girl Gardening

Have to make do with such a small patio for gardening.  Here's a start.