Monday, June 30, 2014

IT’S LOOKING LIKE A BLUE MORNING

BLUE BERRIES THAT IS !

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we went blueberry pickin & now it’s time to deal with them, there are two baking sheets full in the freezer getting ready to bag up for future pancakes, blueberry syrup, anything & everything to do with fresh blueberries, you get the idea?  the rest will be canned in light syrup for future cobblers & will also make  the base for blueberry syrup

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speaking of fresh blueberries I tried a new recipe a few weeks back & it is defiantly a keeper for the recipe box, you’ve got to try it! here’s oven French toast &homemade blueberry syrup, you know you wantta make it lol!

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go ahead check it out over on my cooking blog

http://cookingathometogether.blogspot.com/2014/05/brunch-at-home.html

ok ok I wont make you go way over there since you’re already here lol!but be sure to visit for a step by step how I made it & the outcome, lots of  pretty pic’s &  I know how you like pretty pic’s lol!  there are links to the recipes if you’d like a printable version as well

I halved the French toast recipe & we still ate off of it  for a few days

  • FRENCH TOAST
  • Butter, For Greasing
  • 1 loaf Crusty Sourdough Or French Bread
  • 8 whole Eggs
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • ½ cups Heavy Cream
  • ½ cups Sugar
  • ½ cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
  • Topping
  • ½ cups Flour
  • ½ cups Firmly Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • Freshly Grated Nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 stick Cold Butter, Cut Into Pieces
  • Warm Syrup, For Serving
  • Butter, For Serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries, For Serving
Preparation

For the French toast: Grease the baking pan with butter. Tear the bread into chunks, or cut into cubes, and evenly distribute in the pan. Crack the eggs in a big bowl. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover the pan tightly and store in the fridge until needed (overnight preferably). Or you can make it and bake it right away—delicious no matter what!

For the topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and some nutmeg in a separate bowl. Stir together using a fork. Add the butter and with a pastry cutter, and mix it all together until the mixture resembles fine pebbles. Store in a plastic bag in the fridge.

When you’re ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the topping over the top. Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, more bread pudding texture or for 1 hour-plus or more for a firmer, crisper texture.

Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter and drizzle with warm pancake syrup and sprinkle with blueberries.

BLUEBERRY SYRUP

 

Put the syrup and blueberries into a pan and bring to the boil.

Let bubble for 2 to 3 minutes, and then pour into a jug and bring to the breakfast table with the pancakes.

B is for Blue!

B is for Blueberries!

B is for Blue Monday!

Blueberries make for the perfect Blue Monday

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be sure to head on over to Sally’s for some more wonderful bluee goodness!”yes that was a word” lol!

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

 

Thursday, June 26, 2014

MONTHLY STITCH BLACK & WHITE CHALLENGE

For July the challenge is black & white only, this could get interesting, how many do you suppose will opt for Zebra print? lol! polka dots are nice & can go either way black on white or white on black, Hobby Lobby has interesting B/W prints such as cameras, butterflies even raccoons!

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http://themonthlystitch.wordpress.com/2014/06/05/announcing-the-may-challenge-2/

what will inspire you for this challenge?

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link for these fabrics & more  http://www.robertkaufman.com/themes/color_families/blackwhite/?ItemsPerPage=36&page=1

how about  some Pinterest inspiration

Adorable long chevron black and white dressMadam Butterfly DressWedding guest outfit. The splashes of mint looks classy with this black and white dress.Bold black and white dress, chunky statement necklace, and bright sweater with bright contrasting heels!

Model wearing a black and white houndstooth dress, 1958My name is Keri, I'm so very/ Fly oh my, it's a little bit scary.    Keri Hilson - Pretty Girl RockBlack & White Striped Dress

 

 

ShabbyApple.com Estate Dress. #Houndstooth heaven!

what will you be inspired to make? Maxie, blouse, pants. blazer,dress. coat, scarf, skirt, full, maxie or pencil styled?pajamas maybe?  Will it be sporty, casual, dressy,  formal,whimsical, a refashion,The ideals are endless!

Sunday, June 22, 2014

SUNDAY SELECTIONS

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

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I need thee every hour most precious Lord

No tender voice  like thine

Can peace afford

I need thee oh I need thee

Every hour I need thee

O  bless me now my savior

I come to thee

while standing  at her kitchen sink a young wife & mother Annie Hawks began the feel a sweet presence around her as she wondered how could anyone live without the Lord in joy or pain, it was in that moment  the words I need thee every hour  begin to  flow form her lips

I need thee every hour

it was sixteen years later she writes about how a great shadow fell over her life as she faced the lost of her husband, her mind went back to those words I need thee every hour in joy or pain, the song  the Lord had given her  16 years earlier was what brought comfort & peace during her storm

(Psalms 86:7) says In the days of my trouble I will call upon thee for thou will answer me 

We may not understand every storm that we face in our lives but we can be assured that he will always be there to see us through

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

MORNINGS AT SISTERS

MANY OF YOU KNOW HER AS PICKET OF PICKETS PLACE

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MOM & DAD ARE STILL STAYING WITH SISTER, DAD IS COMPLETLTY OFF OXEGEN & IS IMPROVING EVERYDAY,MOM HAD TO HAVE  DENTAL SURGURY & FITTED FOR DENTURES, SO WE VISTED WITH DAD WHILE SISTER WAS TAKING CARE OF THAT, DAD WORKED AT THE SAME PLANT AS TERRY BUT RETIRED A FEW YEARS BACK,THE TWO OF THEM DID A LOT OF TALKING LOL! I ALWAYS LOVE TO VENTURE OUTSIDE TO SEE ALL THE EYECANDY THAT SURROUNDS SISTERS PLACE, SHE INSPIRES ME SO!

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THE GIRLS ARE GROWING, THEY’VE LOST ALL THEIR BABY FEATHERS & THE LAST TOUCHES OF YELLOW & ARE TURNING A BEAUTIFUL SOLID WHITE, LITTLE MAMA HAS GROWN! SHE CAN BE CAUGHT PLAYING WITH THE DUCKS AT TIMES LOL

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FRESH RAIN ALL AROUND, BEAUTIFUL!

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AND OF COUSE WE CAN’T FORGET BOOCHIE !1975079_4071058590399_1654350664_n[1]

WE’D BE HERE FOR DAYS IF I SHOWED YOU EVERYTHING LOL!

Monday, June 2, 2014

JUST HAVING FUN & BEING SILLY

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this past weekend,after attending a ladies conference with friends we did a little shopping & a little goofing around as you can see lol! these hats were just too tempting not to get a fun shot, I’m not shy one bit, a customer walked by & I asked her to take our picture lol!