MUMMIES HANDS

following chantry's post...

2011-02-02T13:31:00.001-08:00

some p to the o to the rn for mommy housewives. i thought you guys might appreciate this, maybe?

Feeding the hungry, nourishing the soul

2010-12-11T14:03:00.000-08:00

This man is a hero, bless him!

YouTube - Feeding the hungry, nourishing the soul

who can i hire to do my crafting?

2010-12-08T20:49:00.000-08:00

megan, please say you don't hate this sleeping bag as much as kim & chantry do. i wish i could make it. i like cats in vests i guess.

knitting fun

2010-11-19T14:53:00.000-08:00

all these I want to knit these goods and.... I think for our abc days... b could be boats and m should be for maskssss.

Most Brilliant Ever!

2010-11-11T21:36:00.000-08:00

I really wanted to weep when I saw this. The best ever! I love her!

and these

2010-11-09T20:37:00.001-08:00

more sweater crafts....

2010-11-09T20:31:00.000-08:00

for christmas? anyone?

lets get shopping

2010-10-14T12:49:00.000-07:00

we're going to need sum o these:

and definitely one of these:

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Let's make these!

2010-09-29T08:57:00.000-07:00

I love these ornaments! Something tells me molding boiling hot beeswax into beautiful flowers while wearing a perfectly knit sweater might be a little out of my young children's league but it's worth a try right? Or maybe I could wear the sweater...ahhh to be a child again...

yum for some

2010-09-01T13:15:00.001-07:00

click to enlarge

making this for a special treat for Micah... I've made them this way before they turn out good. But I don't really like beets but if u do... u should try.

2 for 2

2010-08-27T11:57:00.000-07:00

two good recipes this week...
Stuffed Red Peppers
However many red bell peppers you are making like 1 per person.
1 lb. hamburger local is best!!
1/2 onion chopped finely
2 tomatoes diced
3 cloves of garlic
2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. re pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. cayenne optional
2 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. pepper
2 cups corn cooked
1/2 c. honey
1 egg slightly beaten
1 cup pepper jack cheese cut into small cubes

1. remove all seeds and membranes from peppers
steam for 7 to 10 min. over boiling water. set aside
2. saute hamburger and onion in large skillet over med. heat or until browned. Add tom. garlic spices salt and pepper and cook 1 more min. transfer to large bowl
3. add corn drained and honey. adjust seasonings to taste. Toss in beaten egg and cheese.

Spoon filling into pepper boats, heaping slightly. Place in a greased baking dish nesting the peppers snugly bake in preheated oven at 350 for 25 to 35 min. until peppers are soft, filling is hot and starting to crisp.

Cauliflower and Pasta Bake
penne pasta 1 package 1 2/3 c.
1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 red onion
2 cloves garlic
4 tbsp. all purpose flour
4 c. milk
2 c. shredded parmesan cheese
3 handfuls basil
3 slices day old bread crumbs
1/4 c. butter extra melted.

preheat 350
cook pasta in salted water until al dente. drain set aside
steam cauliflower for 10 min. or until tender
heat olive oil in frying pan
fry garlic and onions over med. heat for 5 min. or until onion are soft.
combine in a bowl with the cauliflower.
Melt butter in lg. frying pan. blend in flour and cook stirring constantly for 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk. Stir constantly until mixture boils and thickens.
remove from heat and add in 1 1/4 c. cheese. and basil
add the cauliflower, pasta and onions to the sauce and mix throughly.
spoon mixture into large oven proof dish. break bread into nice sized pieces mix into mixture. sprinkle the top with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for 35 to 40 min. or until top is golden.

let's make

2010-08-18T18:03:00.000-07:00

these

Apricot Fruit Leather

4 cups of apricots, washed, pitted and sliced (you can use any fruit)
Squeeze of lemon juice
2-3 Tablespoons agave nectar (optional)

• Wash fruit. Pit, and quarter.
• Add apricots and lemon juice to pan.
• Cook on medium low until the juices start to come out, about 15-20 minutes.
• Puree in food processor or blender. Pour onto a parchment lined pan.
• Place in 150° oven for....all day. (I started in the afternoon and literally forgot about it...I woke up in the middle of the night in a panic, and when I checked them, they were perfect!)
• Slice and roll. Enjoy!

and these

mushroom risotto

2010-08-10T13:11:00.000-07:00

I'm making THIS tonight. .. with a side of squash and asparagus... yum yum

beet salad

2010-07-28T15:10:00.000-07:00

(photo from google, there wasn't any nuts)

when andy and i went to salt lake we ate at tin angel cafe, and i liked the salad so much i went home and made it myself-it was pretty easy:

arugula
goat cheese
beets (instructions)
balsamic reduction (instructions-takes a long time, but it goes a long way)

something salty+crunchy (at the restaurant they had really good salty chip things, but we had fritos :)

i don't blame you if you're skeptical, cause i was.

rad mom stuff...

2010-07-23T14:58:00.001-07:00

via handmade charlotte...

here ya go megs

2010-07-16T12:20:00.000-07:00

click on the link, it's gross.

http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/07/12/5-fun-things-you-can-do-with-your-babys-placenta/funwplacenta1/?extend=1

wrapping idea

2010-07-06T09:27:00.000-07:00

i like this wrapping idea... but making it a little cuter with like a flower , feather or a little paper frog tied onto the string.. hehe

cute huh feathers in a heart.

like this house how it's not like "decorated" just cozy and cool

burgers

2010-05-24T12:10:00.000-07:00

make these! yum.

BRIE AND CRANBERRY BURGER // Makes 2
If you like things with a kick, add a tsp. of horseradish to the spread.

2 Fresh Buns
2/3 lb. Grassfed Beef or veggie burgers
1/2 Cup Sliced Scallions
1/3 Cup Dried Cranberries, soaking in hot water
4 Slices Brie/Preferably Goat’s Milk Brie
2-4 Full Leaves Butter Lettuce (or any soft green of choice)
Dijon
Salt/Pepper
1. Put the cast iron skillet in the oven at 400′ to heat through. This step is not necessary if you are using any other pan/skillet.
2. Divide the beef in to 1/3 lb patties, and shape them to be about 1/2” thick. Keep in mind that they will shrink in quite a bit when cooked. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Drain the cranberries and mix with the scallions, set aside.
4. Heat the pan over medium-high heat on the stove. If it is cast iron coming from the oven, you can start working right away. Otherwise, add about 1 tsp grapeseed oil and allow it to heat up a couple minutes. Add one patty at a time, sear on one side for 4 minutes, or until you see the edges of the patty begin to brown and shrink up a bit. In the meantime, put your buns in the toaster or toaster oven. Flip the burger, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the brie and let it melt a minute before you remove the burger. Test the firmness of the center of the burger to gauge it’s doneness (Close your hand into a light fist, poke the meaty party between your index finger and thumb, that’s about medium).
5. Cover with foil and allow it to sit for two minutes. ** This timing yields a medium cooked burger in a hot cast iron pan. Vary your timing if you prefer it cooked more or less.
5. While the burger rests, put desired amount of mustard on the buns. To assemble: bottom bun+butter lettuce+burger with softened cheese+cranberry and scallion mix+bun top. Booya.

nut milk

2010-05-18T07:06:00.000-07:00

I wanna make this one day at my house with all the pecans we have lying around. We should do it for a girls night or something with my new vitamix...

Nut Milk:

I decided to attempt making nut milk the other day at the suggestion of a woman that does all kinds of natural healing. It is easy and tastes SO good. I have never much liked almond milk or soy milk but do use it. I was so happy to discover how amazing fresh nut milk is. It tastes just like the nut its made from, nothing like the boxed stuff. You can use a number of kinds of nuts. I have tried both almond and pecan now. You could also try walnut or Brazil nuts. Maybe cashew- not sure how that would be. Almonds are great for making you more alkaline. Pecans and walnuts are the nuts highest in Omega 3s. If you use almonds they need to be soaked overnight before the milk is made.

1 cup nuts (if almonds soak)

3 cups water

Blend on high speed for about a minute or so until uniform. You can use the milk as is or you can pour it through a wire mesh strainer if you don’t want it so thick. I saved the nut pulp and have been adding a couple teaspoons to my salads- not sure what the health benefits are but I hate to waste things!

thummer

2010-05-17T16:12:00.000-07:00

this summer:

veyo pool

bingo in mesquite

snow canyon

zion girl's nights

float the river by megan's

movie passes

sand hollow/gunlock wakeboarding

red cliffs again

vegas girl's trip??? slc???

don't forget zooooooomba and book club.

anyone want to add to the list?

i couldn't choose between those 2 images......

veggie alfredo

2010-03-31T13:53:00.000-07:00

easy veggie Alfredo
ingredients:
1 c. whipping cream
1 1/2 c. parmesan cheese
fettucine noodles
broccoli
green pepper
red pepper
directions:
cut up veggies and put in steamer
cook pasta on stovetop until al dente
in a fry pan on stove top add a dab of butter then the whipping cream and part of the cheese.
add noodles and more cheese until it's to a consistency you like.
Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
I wait to put the veggies in here so they taste fresh, but I do mix them in thoroughly.
serve with lemon cut into wedges and fresh ground pepper .
the lemon is to squeeze over the top. it's yummy.

a bunny kick

2010-03-31T09:21:00.000-07:00

I know I'm on a bunny kick. but these are so cute. Our faces may not turn out quite so perfect. but I wanna make em...

Easter Bunny

2010-03-29T13:48:00.000-07:00

do u think we could make these?? before Easter?? So Cute!!!

Micah's Curry

2010-03-29T12:09:00.000-07:00

We don't follow recipes too much at our house but this is about how making curry goes...
-INGREDIENTS:
4 cans coconut milk
1 package lemongrass (available at Harmon's)
1 small can bamboo shoots
3-4 tablespoon ginger-root. just buy one ginger root and zest it.
2-4 cloves of garlic
1 onion
4-5 carrots
3-4 potatoes
2 heaping spoonfuls of Mae Ploy yellow curry paste. (available at Asian food stores in Provo or Vegas) or we can give you some.
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the rest of these ingredients are optional. I always add green pepper and nix the chicken and Micah does the opposite.
3 chicken thighs... if you want chicken
2 green bell peppers

DIRECTIONS:
in a large pot add coconut milk, lemongrass, zested ginger, garlic fresh pressed, chopped onion and the curry... Put on stovetop on medium heat. Then slice up your veggies, chicken(optional) and potatoes and put them in. Let cook for about 2 hrs. Serve over rice... we usually do Basmati or Jasmine.
enjoy!!!

Butternut Squash Flat Bread With Cheddar and Pine Nuts

2010-03-02T14:46:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
1 pound store-bought pizza dough, thawed if frozen
cornmeal for the pan
1 pound butternut squash—peeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar (6 ounces)
1 bunch arugula, thick stems discarded (about 4 cups)

Directions
Heat oven to 400° F. Shape the dough into a large oval and place on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet.
In a large bowl, toss the squash, onion, pine nuts, thyme, 1 tablespoon of the oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Scatter over the dough and sprinkle with the cheese.
Bake until golden brown and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
Toss the arugula with the remaining tablespoon of oil and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the flat bread.

(from here)

*i didn't use pinenuts cause i was too cheap. and you can buy frozen pizza dough at harmon's for $1.50...or make your own. and costco has cubed butternut squash. and i got a pizza stone at costco for $25 and we like it!

and these...

2010-03-02T12:30:00.000-08:00

yeah this will pretty much only happen in my dreams...

2010-03-02T12:24:00.001-08:00

wreath

2010-03-02T11:33:00.000-08:00

I want to make a cute wreath for the kitchen door of the opal... these are some inspirations...

now... this blog is for what I want to make. yeas.

2010-03-02T11:31:00.001-08:00

and I'll post my worthy creations on meandmypetbear blog
ok word.

Gaga

2009-05-20T12:21:00.000-07:00

made this for my adorable niece Norah's 1st Birthday. I decided on a bunny bc her birthday is close to Easter... The bunnies name is Gaga- she like carrots but even more she likey honey. She lives in a flower garden. I gave her a heart of gold and some golden cuff bracelets to ward off evil spirits... holla yo.

bunny foo foo skirt

2009-01-28T20:34:00.000-08:00

A little bunny goes a long way.
This adorable skirt has a cottontail edging to make the perfect pairing with leggings or creamy tights. oh lala.
pre-washed
cotton edging, woven cotton and bunny applique
$17.00

~machine wash on delicate, hang to dry or heat dry on low...

sizing:
0-3 mo
3-6 mo
6-12 mo
12-18 mo
18-24 mo
2T
3T

lovie dovie skirt

2009-01-28T20:23:00.000-08:00

For any little sweatheart you might have, this skirt is perfect.
Handstitched hearts adorn the bottom left side.
Hand made gifts mean so much more...
pre-washed
ribbon, woven cotton and embroidery floss
elastic waist
$17.00

~machine wash on delicate, hang to dry or heat dry on low...

sizing:
0-3 mo
3-6 mo
6-12 mo
12-18 mo
18-24 mo
2T
3T