Showing posts with label Snow day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snow day. Show all posts

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Chocolate You Must Try

At our recent quilt retreat in November, we had a snack table.  One of the ladies brought a large bag of Toffee Crunch Brownie Brittle.
I found a small bag at Toys R Us yesterday.  MMMmmmmm....good.  You can't eat just one piece.  It also comes in chocolate chip and mint chocolate chip.  I have been told that this is also sold at Costo but I am not a member.  Santa, please stuff my stocking with Brownie Brittle!!
 
Today I loaded a memory quilt and got started on the quilting.  It is one of five memory quilts my customer would like done by Christmas.  I doubt I can get them all done, but will attempt to get as many done as possible.  Of course, my part time job at the mall scheduled me for almost every day next week.   What is a girl to do?
 
We had at least six inches of snow this morning.  We spent part of the day shoveling out. 
The big dogs love romping in the fresh powdery snow.
 
Hope you had a Super Saturday.  I have linked up with Sew Can She
Yours in quilting,
Terry

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Tuesday Tip and Snow Storm

Can you believe on October 22nd, we had a snow storm?  It started raining here about 10am and by 11am it was starting to look like flakes.  By 11:30 it looked like it was raining polka dots the snow flakes were so huge. 

                                                      The dogs went out to investigate.

When I brought Indy upstairs to go out, he sure was surprised and then asked "Mom, you want to come out and play in the snow?"

After Rod headed off to work, I decided it was time to venture out and see Mother Nature's work.  One of the most picturesque sites is our Red Covered Bridge.  What do you think of it dressed in white?
Most winter shots wouldn't have leaves in the pictures.  Isn't the bridge beautiful with a dusting of white?  I headed back into town and picked up some groceries at Wal Mart.  I just wanted to get home and turn the oven on and bake.  But, I took the long way home and drove to Captain's Swift Bridge for a quick picture.  The snow didn't quite make this bridge pretty today. 
 
I headed home and carried in the groceries.  Let the dogs out to play in the snow before it got dark.
I turned on the oven while putting the groceries away and then started in on my baking spree.
First, I had been promising Rod that I would make a meat loaf for his lunches.  Mmmm.... love meatloaf sandwiches with Miracle Whip. 
Next, I googled a recipe for asparagus quiche.  I had purchased two pie crusts.  I cut up a fresh bunch of asparagus and cooked it.  I had to make-do for a few things by substituting, i.e. evaporated milk for heavy cream and mozzarella cheese for Swiss cheese.  They sure look appetizing.
And the finished results....
I am pleased, the quiches look and taste good.
Next I mixed up a batch of Oatmeal Scotchies cookies.  I will bake those another day when I want to warm up the kitchen.
 
My tip for this week is to use Nexcare tape on the back of your rulers to help prevent slipping.  This is not my idea, I have to give credit to Bonnie Hunter and students in the class I took on October 2nd.
You can find this in the first aid or band aid section of your pharmacy.
I just put two pieces on my Easy Angle ruler and it does help steady your ruler while rotary cutting.  It does not stick to your fabric.   I had a dispenser of it in our medicine cabinet.  I plan to put it on the back of a few more rulers.

Thanks for joining me on this winter wonderland day.  Time to put on my comfy clothes and turn on Quilt Cam with Bonnie Hunter this evening.

Yours in quilting,
Terry


 

Friday, December 21, 2012

Snow Day

The travel conditions weren't looking good today and things were caught up at work.  So I declared today a Snow Day.  After a quick trip to Wal Mart for a few last minute items, I got busy in the kitchen.  Started off making the carmel corn above.  Yumm, Yumm! Let's say I did a little more than taste testing.  Its addictive!

Next I made a rasberry salad for the Christmas Potluck tomorrow at work.  Yes, I am back to work for 60 calendar days training a new employee.

Last I made a roast with carrots in the oven after the carmel corn came out.  I also practiced making mashed potatoes.  Haven't made real ones for a while.  I tend to cheat and make the ones out of the box.  Everything turned out wonderful and it was real quiet at the dinner table because everyone was so eating the good food.  On such a cold, blustery night this comfort food sure filled and warmed us up.  Blessings to all!  Terry