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I am done chasing my tail ( I can't catch it!) I've been trying to let everyone know this blog <a href="http://katherinescorner.com/">has moved </a>without disturbing the<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1786043977"> </a><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/?p=476">giveaway in progress</a> and it has me shouting "Stop The Insanity" ( remember Susan Powter?).<br />
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So I stray completely away from my original plan to "double blog it" and I bring you this important message.<br />
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How will this effect the giveaway you ask? It won't! I have all entries from this blog recorded already. Just click<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1786043982"> </a><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/?p=476" style="color: red;">here</a> to enter the giveaway and then please head over <a href="http://katherinescorner.com/" style="color: red;">HERE</a> to follow along with the new blog. So much more will be happening there!<br />
Meanwhile I will continue notifying each of you individually until you all find your way to the new digs.<br />
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With heartfelt appreciation and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=8066208620092063393" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Katherines-Sig.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" /></a>Katherine http://www.blogger.com/profile/16153845219610910557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066208620092063393.post-19538125459125957562011-04-01T02:44:00.009-06:002011-04-01T02:44:00.942-06:00Kitchen Change Up Finale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOpGXH-tpzJEBH5i-LW6znlwC0_uEW_NfhdqsqJAXv_TojTRsBA7c3YlklL_jgQRkx8h0hT6q-RTv6DxbmY5rGM51Cg-oCxzbsq3mODqU8R6PmPmeBNdScOmyobjKDfU-rCKwwyPx5JU/s320/full+shot+finale.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Well it's the big taa daa moment.<br />
I've finished with the kitchen changes. It feels light and springy and I really like it! I liked the old Tuscan look but this one is definitely turning out to be my favorite. Here are the before and afters.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The top of the cabinets <b>Before</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqggjFUrCZ4wu0GzLeE7-q2MkvuKLA1FdZP83_18id9u-_OrhUo5__hMetGEtjyud5Q_I4Xcrp8zNhEfp7-IcIouMZLFAXkzzkQ2UzBflXhsuLW94IwQDI4VypppAoAw59d2vcNd6eA24/s320/cabinet+top+before_edited-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rust and golds and I do love the long scrolled Italian planter in the middle</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The top of the cabinets <b>After</b></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62GzFKojA7cd2QnLhF3SdKRwbVyEmPPU3fQVzHa6G_e8zUwwRXxOsCbHIfP69vB6FNxzveVnolfqRK-FnmGKX-yHof-Ed4kZh5WRbgDWzXPbovxNyxZBpKsWEA6yNxSjILATagACWD8c/s320/cabinet+top+after+1_edited-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I bought that lovely antique white bicycle planter years ago ( top left),</div><div style="text-align: center;">and now it has a home on top of the cabinets holding some lovely greenery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Counter one<b> Before</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisucWpHUNhRzk74twKnq5H4guGhwpJ12j4j4bvnV_s__UIGFhXYgWf2O0Vbpz2lXNGTi2lkdiUtPGlujujuof_fsqPo0kYc1kjGg9reIvVLP1m-tG8cxFZNyD9gYs42gRPtKSdAz40gtw/s320/counter+two+before.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Simple and nice, only thing missing was a cake in the cake plate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Counter one <b>After</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixA0AW0pyhvcSdug9Lqg2j9I8_PTlA5NoSwrfKoD-qBMINYkRKI3KGPC1Rv1myKpK91k-Zu2KBvGW66SbkqX8YN_5i1RgioOCOFx7_-XwboeiiUwwBBaIz0RMA7hzMEjliehzaAEF3QvQ/s320/counter+two+after_edited-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now a little something extra, but no cake in the plate here either. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hmm, might be time to break out the mixer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Counter two <b>Before</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaP7EbKXlvch9fjTM9-iRT_d9GqiJEfW9XqzaHSvr3MOCQlziMHgU7WIJLykUvPNUJ3zbJhY8tkqEIAUiU_LpXsn-57DLLkMGZXVsOyBiJo7sHi-oNsTBgLbnijMnuM_PqJ8zzHUkFfiA/s320/counter+before.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Simple again, but I love that plate!</div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband bought it for me at an art show years ago. Love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Counter two <b>After</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Loving this giant glass holder. I filled it with lovely greens and whites. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The green plate was another gift from my husband. </div><div style="text-align: center;">A very talented potter in our area uses natural elements to create his art.I love this too. </div><div style="text-align: center;">There are leaf imprints in it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a <b>close up.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHa4cLjdW1gAhV4AW71-bMASm3x5ZPAnVKm6vh60wzf8bJK0glv_unAKUzxNZSFvoTyd-S16C8lCVjnzWCFvNpSKm2yF4HFvJXaQzm4ZvDOGkBrWPqVAyNKoUyGgOWyCA3TeV3IWSXp7Y/s320/plate_edited-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm also making a few changes in the dining room too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The buffet <b>Before</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8cK4LEU55r3NilbojXRchZr-PEOlbAeXEAdBKLnZLnE0-0pXGKJ_w7unW_2N4iGKphMOB1AHbB54poEG6mtM833tN9ILCxRYK61jc_OpYtzsuix19VTZHSB6x_TajofLY1i271gHtac/s320/buffet+before_edited-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The buffet <b>After</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi0qJAqY2P9KqwIp8CLepMBJzTBKT5NyEzrEsjpGGA__KFN6dv-YCX2F1AUhAior0QzPOiDGnkBJYx2Qv9C0DwlDHWKT9GrgWcSfvumsE8WOUltsN_lgnOdK4uZMvsKKXvDKfjfyp2gdc/s320/buffet+2+after_edited-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh and here are the kitchen mats you can't see in the final photo. I added new curtains in the dining room too. So that's it. Now I need to create a nice centerpiece for the dining table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rRZWvgYxgxwFRqQn2718qZkHH_hmdWW_3TW0hD5YA9sL4SavcRl3NIMfk8dKUpqo5pDJExFZoSag_UiFF8MlmBwe9xb37JM62W-r87RWpwvXmJ8qDxI9G2APwYKZH4mfTJ1lLdgOn7Q/s320/mat_edited-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfb5Mm0o2Uq0QzTn1hDqT51lyN0f3je8VkAfmIt7bVgn5GXBKCq_2MP31gfc-J57CVuPqUDv0oXyBSUsTae9Jy3AmGLE76PcXxW9vwr_YYwsPrzd-zPtqSHC1FsHnDVoN1rW26xx-HbI/s320/curtain_edited-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">For more of my kitchen change up please<a href="http://goaskkatie.blogspot.com/2011/03/kitchen-change-up-part-one.html"> Click Here</a> and <a href="http://goaskkatie.blogspot.com/2011/03/kitchen-change-up-part-two-and.html">Here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to join me at the new location <a href="http://katherinescorner.com/">Katherine's Corner.com</a> this post is there too and I'd love it if you left your comments there.</div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=8066208620092063393" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Katherines-Sig.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" /></a>Katherine http://www.blogger.com/profile/16153845219610910557noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066208620092063393.post-21461230450830158772011-03-31T03:33:00.002-06:002011-03-31T06:17:51.993-06:00Dot Com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIuFYt9Md5xhjyj6PVMJqm6IFgSKMd2drYzM6tIROydpMr7Gl4r8EOk3EGzQ22hsiqb4WhPm-RD4nFe4RyrvNjzR5j-R5maU_2ER_fKrx5x2O3SWktcEgimz-8MIfQ9gXe41tFXqXhwA/s320/framed+cream.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You all know how happy and sincerely grateful I am to have so many lovely followers.<br />
You honor me and I am humbled by your friendship and participation!<br />
Would you be willing to <a href="http://katherinescorner.com/">follow me</a> if I moved this blog to a dot com?<br />
I sure hope so.... I am merging this blog onto <a href="http://katherinescorner.com/">KatherinesCorner.com. </a><br />
Unfortunately the merge does not allow me to bring my followers along too.<br />
I ask you all to follow me there too. Please! Pretty please!<br />
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If you currently have my button on your blog will you please replace it with the new codes ( I have changed my buttons on this blog). I will continue to post HERE and at the <a href="http://katherinescorner.com/">KatherinesCorner.com</a> until all of you have made it to my new location.<br />
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I'm hoping you will list a few things you remember from high school too.<br />
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I didn't belong to any one particular group of friends. I was friends with everyone. The brains, the jocks, the parking lot crew, the quiet ones, the loud ones, the artists and the theater crowd.<br />
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I took college courses while in high school.<br />
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I created artwork for the school magazine.<br />
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I never bought lunch from the cafeteria.<br />
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I used to speak French, Spanish and Turkish<br />
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I loved classic films and jazz music <br />
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I took extra credit courses during the summer. One year I spent three weeks recording deer droppings for the wildlife resources department! <br />
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<b>What You’ll Need </b><br />
12 Eggs separated (yolks in one bowl whites in another) <br />
1 Cup milk <br />
2 10 oz packages frozen spinach (chopped) <br />
1 Cup swiss cheese (shredded) <br />
2 Tbsp butter <br />
2 Tbsp all purpose white flour <br />
½ tsp Salt <br />
½ tsp Black pepper <br />
1 Cup salsa (your favorite) or fresh tomatoes and onions (chopped) <br />
Non stick cooking Spray <br />
15 ½ x 10 ½ Jelly Roll Pan <br />
Wax Paper <br />
Saucepan <br />
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1 Medium mixing bowl <br />
1 Large mixing bowl <br />
Hand mixer <br />
Cloth towel <br />
<b>Before You Start: </b> Line jelly roll pan with wax paper and spray with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°. <br />
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Slowly add egg yolks to saucepan mixture and increase heat to medium low, stir often and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 15 minutes. In a large bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber spatula gently fold the cooled yolk mixture into the egg whites. <br />
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Spread into jelly roll pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Prepare spinach according to package directions and drain well. Place a clean cloth towel onto your counter and invert the omelet onto the towel. Peel away the wax paper. Spread spinach evenly over the omelet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, and roll up. Cut into slices and serve with salsa( or chopped tomatoes and onions) on the side. <br />
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Serves 4-6 <br />
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**Katie’s Tid Bits** Need it quicker? Use leftover spinach. Make and omelet in your skillet as usual, spoon in leftover spinach, (cooked bacon if you don't want it meatless) and cheese. Fold and eat.<br />
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Thank you to all of you for your friendship, your participation and for making my blog such a great place to spend time.<br />
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With my appreciation I present you with the newest giveaway.<br />
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The prize is a fun ( adult sized) apron covered with sweet donuts treats, a tea towel covered in loving thoughts, a cute as can be little bird note holder and two sweet flower kitchen magnets made by yours truly!<br />
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I won a $40 CSN gift card!<br />
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I think it'll be great in the kitchen. You all know how much I love to cook! No more touching the faucet handles with yucky (yes I said yucky) hands. I'll probably write a review on this product in the future.<br />
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Now on to<b> <span style="color: #351c75;">You</span></b> winning something. I am so incredibly grateful that Katherine's Corner is sooo very close to the 1500 follower goal. I can barely contain myself. So as a little motivation I thought I'd post a little peek at the prize I'm giving away. Here is the tease, giggle just a peek at the main prize , invite your friends to join us and help get to the 1500 followers goal!<br />
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Dear Ruthie, the dry heat, cold, and wind of winter can wreak havoc on your skin. Using a humidifier and drinking plenty of water help. But don't forget the importance of regular exfoliation ( an important part of your skin care regimen) and moisturize, moisturize moisturize! Keeping your skin hydrated is a year round objective.You don't need to buy expensive things to help your skin feel great.<br />
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Keep your "hot" showers and baths to a minimum.<br />
Buy an inexpensive exfoliating mit, glove, or pad ( see photo below).<br />
Use a mild cleanser ( look for a cleanser made with moisturizers).<br />
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You can make your own inexpensive exfoliate by combining 2 rounded Tbsp of oatmeal, 1 tsp of baking soda and a little bit of water in a bowl. Mix the oatmeal and baking soda together and add enough water to make a sticky paste. <i>Double the ingredients if you need more. </i>Gently scrub your face and body in circular motions, massaging it onto your skin.Then rinse it off with lukewarm water, end with a splash of cold water and pat your skin dry, then moisturize!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b>What You Need</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span> </span>* Cake</b>:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>2 cups<span> </span>all-purpose flour</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>2 tsp baking powder</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>1/2 tsp salt</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>2 Tbsp vegetable oil</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>3/4 cup sugar</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>2 large eggs plus 1 large egg white, at room temperature</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>1 tsp vanilla extract</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>4 large ripe bananas</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>1/4 cup milk</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><b>* Frosting</b>:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>4 oz.<span> </span>cream cheese (at room temperature)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>1/2 tsp vanilla extract</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>2 Tbsp chopped toasted walnuts (optional)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>8 inch baking pan</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Non stick cooking spray</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Potato masher</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Large mixing bowl</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>2 Medium mixing bowls</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Wire cooling rack</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Electric mixer</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Before You Start:</b> Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray baking pan with cooking spray.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Let’s Make It: </b>Combine<b> </b><span> </span>flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.<span> </span>In a separate bowl combine butter, oil and sugar and mix well using an electric mixer. Beat in eggs and egg white, then vanilla.<span> </span>In a separate bowl using a fork or potato masher, mash bananas with milk. Stir half of dry ingredients into butter mixture, then stir in banana mixture. Mix in remaining dry ingredients. Pour batter into baking pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack. Make frosting- With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and vanilla. Reduce speed and gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread cake with frosting and sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Serves 12</div><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=8066208620092063393" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Katherines-Sig.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a>Katherine http://www.blogger.com/profile/16153845219610910557noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066208620092063393.post-927116806168746132011-03-20T04:02:00.000-06:002011-03-20T04:02:00.898-06:00Spring Has Sprung or Dirt Under My Nails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDwlQW7PC1NwL28uUoyZMNXP_7gUrCr9MndCdjhXgocNXkpWKfa8IruPz_eW2I2aEsakipi6oCbI2ukt36W4EpCs8zxgMwfKP7Bj5wcM5eLYBnQl9iYuEJ2q3WumBnv9Iuyr4oDKt97E/s1600/peas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDwlQW7PC1NwL28uUoyZMNXP_7gUrCr9MndCdjhXgocNXkpWKfa8IruPz_eW2I2aEsakipi6oCbI2ukt36W4EpCs8zxgMwfKP7Bj5wcM5eLYBnQl9iYuEJ2q3WumBnv9Iuyr4oDKt97E/s320/peas.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Spring has sprung.<br />
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" Spring Is Calling", and we answered the call!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPAvUun240JIbacJTOcFb44bhujeuzP_65pGkTL7t18J3PZG3bhKXPu_dVQDqRGmZDgNw7OBDTYtKAjTuyPReAn7H-Q071feJyjtOMDOpFaoVzHOKT1dkE_WEx2Evlv92Y_VMtYe9R1c/s1600/peas+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPAvUun240JIbacJTOcFb44bhujeuzP_65pGkTL7t18J3PZG3bhKXPu_dVQDqRGmZDgNw7OBDTYtKAjTuyPReAn7H-Q071feJyjtOMDOpFaoVzHOKT1dkE_WEx2Evlv92Y_VMtYe9R1c/s200/peas+2.jpg" width="142" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sparky turned the soil and I planted the seeds.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There's something truly wonderful about the scent of fresh turned earth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Together we covered them up. Prefect team work!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2H176kgk4wxkGkPne3j4Zd7tHiIR_UaXEWTGyfExRMVYXN3G2Jamu5GFGeX9DlSKrCqo8x365zgcNjQXd2BXjugRkFMDG0zV9Pz0STUrRvqLQceVuYT5GXkKlk4ubYVV0dEKpotP19s/s1600/peas+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2H176kgk4wxkGkPne3j4Zd7tHiIR_UaXEWTGyfExRMVYXN3G2Jamu5GFGeX9DlSKrCqo8x365zgcNjQXd2BXjugRkFMDG0zV9Pz0STUrRvqLQceVuYT5GXkKlk4ubYVV0dEKpotP19s/s320/peas+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We plan to build a second box garden this year. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But the peas are always the first thing to be planted. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">So, it's official, spring has sprung, and the peas are in!!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">My spring blooms are reaching for the sunshine, look at these lovelies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjReUSv8o7L9hdwt4bJwqcknSBdGrXs1rfTEYuYK-9jTrga0AorXH-rYme3Ijt_6wh4b5KEqCMJEc6oqfFpE4XPcapg34AZcn1099-WMqdQRUoFX7hc6P0UA3zt0Y5tgVNGkZVfKAm4s/s1600/peas+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjReUSv8o7L9hdwt4bJwqcknSBdGrXs1rfTEYuYK-9jTrga0AorXH-rYme3Ijt_6wh4b5KEqCMJEc6oqfFpE4XPcapg34AZcn1099-WMqdQRUoFX7hc6P0UA3zt0Y5tgVNGkZVfKAm4s/s320/peas+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I hear spring calling you too. Will you answer?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAaJ8r2sID1WoELu33FAitXwRsUTN1xSRs4pD52Ss15ucY2iIcaUo35BV4yq-qZaYz7c3UpAScepx_u6h5vh73uSfeF3-QXawmozKP7Vn51_MRrMbffrFglLZJxktf6F7VWwkKA7pd8I/s1600/peas+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAaJ8r2sID1WoELu33FAitXwRsUTN1xSRs4pD52Ss15ucY2iIcaUo35BV4yq-qZaYz7c3UpAScepx_u6h5vh73uSfeF3-QXawmozKP7Vn51_MRrMbffrFglLZJxktf6F7VWwkKA7pd8I/s320/peas+5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b>Hydrangea Topiary</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>What You Need</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Styrofoam Ball ( you decide what size, mine is 4 inches in diameter)</div><div class="MsoNormal">Toothpicks</div><div class="MsoNormal">Hot glue gun and glue sticks</div><div class="MsoNormal">Wire cutters</div><div class="MsoNormal">Silk flowers ( hydrangea) you will need enough to cover the ball. (a four inch ball used 65 petals)</div><div class="MsoNormal">Green paint</div><div class="MsoNormal">Paint brush</div><div class="MsoNormal">Cardboard box (empty shoe box or empty egg carton)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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America is sending urgently needed funds and help to Japan. You can contribute to by going to the official<a href="http://www.redcross.org/"> <span style="color: red;">American Red Cross website</span></a>. Please remember when any tragedy occurs there are unscrupulous people who will take advantage of your good intentions. Please be sure to make your contributions to a verified "official site" . If you can not help monetarily your prayers are worth more than gold.<br />
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1 1/2 Cups Edamame ( it’s okay to use frozen just thaw first) <br />
4 1/2 Cups vegetable broth <br />
1 medium white onion <br />
2 Tbsp olive oil (not extra virgin) <br />
2 Cups white rice (uncooked *not instant) <br />
1 Lemon (washed and zested) <br />
1 Tbsp tarragon (chopped) <br />
1 Cup Parmesan cheese (grated) <br />
1/2 tsp Salt <br />
1/2 tsp Black pepper <br />
Large saucepan with lid <br />
Lemon zester ( or grater)<br />
<b>Before You Start</b> remove edamame beans from pods <br />
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<b>Let’s Make It!</b> Place olive oil in saucepan, add onion and cook over medium heat until soft (about 4 to 5 minutes), stir in the vegetable broth, slowly add the rice stirring well, reduce heat to medium and cover with the lid , cook on low for about 25 minutes ( or until the rice absorbs all of the broth). Remove from heat and add, Edamame, lemon zest, tarragon, 3/4 cup of parmesan ( reserve the rest for topping) salt and pepper and toss together well. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan. cheese when you serve it.<br />
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Right now I'm focusing on the kitchen. We've had a rust and gold color scheme and a Tuscan kind of feel throughout for quite some time now. I am leaning towards antique whites and light greens with this change up. <br />
When I'm out and about at the shops I often find things on sale that I like. I just tuck them away until the mood strikes me to make some changes.<br />
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I decided to blog about the change up at the last minute, fun right? I always enjoy reading the blog posts and seeing the photos when you decorate. Let me apologize up front for neglecting to straighten the mat in the before shot. Planning would have prevented that.<br />
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I'm breaking the posts up into parts. It seems so much more dramatic and "taa daa" worthy that way.<br />
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I started with the top of the fridge. An often unnoticed area. <br />
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Did you notice the chopsticks in the planter pots? I reuse everything! The wood rabbit on the right side was carved by Sparky's Grandfather. He made it many years ago as a gift for his Grandmother. She bequeathed it to Sparky when she passed away. I love it! So that's part one, little mini taa daa!<br />
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A couple of weeks ago I invited you to join me at my<a href="http://madeitforyou.blogspot.com/"> new blog</a> for my graphics website. I was thrilled that so many of you came along. Just another reason to be so darn happy. Thank you so much for your support. You are the best bunch of bloggy friends a gal could ever ask for.<br />
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal">What You Need</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span>4 cups<span> </span><span> </span>chicken broth</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span>4 cups corn (fresh or frozen kernels)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span>1 medium onion (finely chopped)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span>1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span></span>1/2 cup carrots (sliced thinly)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span>2 russet potatoes (peeled and diced)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span>1 bay leaf</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span></span>salt and pepper</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span>1 Lb.<span> </span>Medium shrimp (peeled and de-veined)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span>1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>slow Cooker</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>blender <span> </span>or food processor</div><div class="MsoNormal">Lets<span> </span>Make It! In your slow cooker<span> </span>combine chicken broth, corn, onion, bell pepper, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, 1 cup water and 1 tsp. salt . Cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender, about 6 hours. Puree 3 cups of soup in a blender and return to slow cooker. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook until shrimp are pink and firm about 10 to 15 minutes. <span> </span>Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley and serve.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Serves-4-6</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=8066208620092063393" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Katherines-Sig.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a>Katherine http://www.blogger.com/profile/16153845219610910557noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066208620092063393.post-88479988114127755132011-03-03T03:46:00.003-07:002011-03-03T07:39:02.075-07:00Parsnips the Unnoticed Vegetable Make Spicy Parsnip Pancakes<div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nUgyumdGsdEmw2utPFoz9NTT6J6HAuFU2eZ0p3RrJ0HyNv1gTddlsNPrZrI4Jyxu_FI5fA6ksXQtDr_l3iACf9rRe-oBfMdTAaqkVTYK7ij0FAw2GUQmDUly0Wmer_BvYh_bmUXZpFY/s1600/parsnip+cakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nUgyumdGsdEmw2utPFoz9NTT6J6HAuFU2eZ0p3RrJ0HyNv1gTddlsNPrZrI4Jyxu_FI5fA6ksXQtDr_l3iACf9rRe-oBfMdTAaqkVTYK7ij0FAw2GUQmDUly0Wmer_BvYh_bmUXZpFY/s320/parsnip+cakes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"> <b> </b><b>What You need</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"> 1 cup parsnips (cleaned, peeled and grated)</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 1 tsp cumin</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 2 green chilies (seeded and finely chopped) your choice depending on your favorite</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 1 tsp ground coriander</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 1/2 tsp ground turmeric</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 1 tsp baking powder</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 1/2 cup flour</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 1/4 cup corn flour</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 1 tsp ginger (grated)</div><div class="MsoNormal"> Salt and pepper</div><div class="MsoNormal"> 4Tbsp olive oil (not extra virgin) for frying</div><div class="MsoNormal"> Nonstick Frying pan or flat griddle</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Lets Make It!</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">In a mixing bowl combine parsnips, cumin, chilies, coriander, turmeric, baking powder, flour, corn flour, onion and ginger, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup of cold water ( dribble it in slowly you might not need all of it). Mix until a thick batter is formed. Add about I tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and heat on medium high heat. When the oil is hot, place a few large tablespoons of the mixture into the skillet to form a round pancake about 1/2 inch thick. You can cook 2 or 3 at a time and keep them warm in a low oven while you make the rest. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip over and cook the other side until browned. Should make about 8 pancakes. Serve the pancakes with the honey, honey mustard, ranch dressing ,or salsa.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Serves 2</div><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=8066208620092063393" target="_blank"><img src="http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/valentinestudio123/Client%20Blog%20Design/Signatures/Katherines-Sig.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a>Katherine http://www.blogger.com/profile/16153845219610910557noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066208620092063393.post-43370725707020617482011-03-02T03:59:00.005-07:002011-03-02T03:59:00.510-07:00Wordless Wednesday Lily Pad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://goaskkatie.com/"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8P0ywZnEDgENlO9qO88-cF9DMzzqGPETtXB-W2XKe0rZI-fCoQ0RjT7edpZvKC8z2SyrkIB8MAtY-EytAnqmqygjCQuJI1xtc14mr-qPxm-tC25vP9b5iZz2BAaWYZiNXiz06buFqJxE/s320/lily+pad+blog.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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