Ant Dee's Collection

Freezer Corn

2011-09-15T12:32:00.003-06:00

I got this idea from a neighbor. Take the corn off the cob, put in roaster or crock pot. Add half and half and butter. Cook on low for 3 hours. Put in freezer bags.

Another option is to take corn with half and half, butter and add cooked potatoes and eat as a chowder.

Pie in a Jar

2011-09-15T12:26:00.003-06:00

I tried Pie in a Jar to see how it would work. It was great!! I did over fill mine. To get the instructions go http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/09/single-serving-pie-in-a-jar/

Sevier County Fair

2011-08-12T13:19:00.004-06:00

I decided to enter homemade bread into our county fair. It was the first time I've done anything like this. So I made my 5 Grain Bread, intending to enter it but it didn't turn out very pretty. I also made Cinnamon Drop Bread for my husband. It turned out so nice that I entered it into the Fair. I won First Place!! So I get a blue ribbon and $3.00.

Zucchini Squash and Onions with Brown Sugar

2011-07-13T13:05:00.002-06:00

I love zucchini and my husband doesn't. We planted one buttercup squash plant and one zucchini plant. The buttercup squash plant died. So my husband isn't excited that the zucchini is doing so well. I've learned that if I add brown sugar to a food he doesn't like, he will eat it. So I searched the internet and found this recipe. My husband tried it and said it was good.

1 large zucchini
2 small onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

In a large frying pan melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and cook until clear. Add the chopped zucchini, salt, pepper and brown sugar. Cover and let cook for 20 minutes on medium heat. After 20 minutes, take off the lid and let cook another 8 minutes to let the liquid reduce.

Italian, Spinach & Feta Bread

2011-07-01T10:44:00.002-06:00

10 1/2 cups white bread flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3 rounded tablespoons saf-instant yeast
4 to 12 teaspoons of Italian Spice Blend
3 quarter sized circles liquid lecithin*
4 cups hot water
1 cup Feta cheese
1 cup frozen spinach (thawed and drained)

Mix dry ingredients in kitchen aid or bosch. Add lecithin, water, spinach and cheese. Mix for 1 minute and check consistency. If dough is too dry, add more water. Dough should be sticky. Mix for 5 minutes. (Do not add flour to the dough after it has finished mixing.) Spray counter and pans with Pam. Shape loaves and cover iwth a dish towel. Let raise 25 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Makes 4 loaves.
*Squeeze or pour approximately 3 quartr sized circles of lecithin directly into the bowl. Do not measure. Enjoy!!!!

Ultimate Creamy Potato Salad

2011-06-22T18:55:00.002-06:00

I got this recipe from Paula Deen. I like this.

3 pounds small new potatoes
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon choped fresh basil
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Fresh basil or dill, for garnish

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, tossing gently to coat. Arrange the potatoes, in a single layer, on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, basil, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir the creamy mixture into the potatoes, stirring until the potatoes are well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with gresh basil or dill, if desired.

Mary Ann Dunbrack Faulkner

2011-06-05T16:41:00.002-06:00

When we comtemplate the stark tragedies which stalked the paths of some of the early members of the church, we wonder how they were able to remain true to the faith. The spirit of the Lord must have been close to them to give comfort against the forces of nature they could not control.

Mary Ann Dunbrack and her husband James Faulkner were liing in Mars Grant, Nova Scotia, Canada, when they heard the gospel message in 1854. They were than the parents of seven children Rebecca, born 1839, who later married John Joseph Peters and died in 1861; Stephen born 1841; Eliza born 1843; who later married James Welsh; Edward born 1845; died 1868; James born 1847; Burk born 1851; and John born 1853. Earl in 1855 they were baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and May 1, left their home to come to Utah. James who was born in 1801 was 17 years older than his wife, she being born in 1818.

They reached the Missouri river where they camped to make final preparations to cross the plains and 1300 miles of desert and mountains. While there their eight year old son James died of the cholera. It took courage for the family to pick up and go on with the company of Captain Jacob Secrist, which left June 14.

By July 5, they were at Ketchum Creek between Kearney and Leavenworth when the Indians stampeded their cattle and Captain Secrist had to go after them. When he had returned to camp he had been stricken with the cholera and was a very sick man. Twelve year old Eliza later wrote that her Mother was the first one to go to the assistance of the captain. Like so many who fell prey to cholera the captain not only died himself (July 8) but transmitted the disease to others in the camp.

Mary Ann and her family were hard hit. She and three more of her sons, Stephen, Burk and John, as well as two relatives Nancy Cruickshank Welsh and her son Stephen, all died and were buried in graves along the trail.

The father and his three remaining children came on to Utah.

(Read at the Feb 10, 1955 meeting of the American Fork Camp, DUP, by Relva Ross, camp historian.)

Life History of Jacob Ingman Jacobson

2011-05-19T12:28:00.007-06:00

I, Jacob I. Jacobson, was born 12 Feb 1853 at Murgin-in-Linde, Gotland, Sweden, the son of Ingan Wilhelm Jacobson, who was born 6 Apr 1829 at Aflava, Gotland, Sweden and Catharina Jacobina Lorentina Jacobson, born 11 Nov 1833, at Murgn-in-Linde, Gotland, Sweden.

Our lineage, in the genealogy society of Salt Lake City, Utah, is of Old Swedish Stock. We have traced our genealogy to Oden the Great. One of Oden's sons was Governor of the Island of Gotland, of whom we are descendants on my fahter's side. My mother was also of Old Swedish Stock.

Like most people of Swedish birth, my parents were devout memebers of the "State" or Lutheran Church. They later, however, joined the Baptist Church to which they belonged when two Mormon Elders came to their home with the "Gospel Message". Father, who was well versed, had a heated discussion with them on religion for several hours, when finally his voice softened and he became friendly with them.

After reading some of the tracts left by Elders Alexander Hedquist Sr and John Erickson, he attended some meetings and a year later, 1866, joined the Church of JEsus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mother joined the church a year later, in June 1867. The Elders often visited with us at our home where we would enjoy our new religion, and sing the songs of Zion.

No sooner had my parents joined the Church than their friends turned against them. This was especially true with mothers folks, for they seemed to think that their daughter had done a most horrible thing. On one occasion, father was returning from Church through his timber land when he was attacked by seven drunken men, headed by his father-in-law, who said they were going to do away with him. Father, who was a large man of two-hundred pounds, beat them off with a cane, which he was in the habit of carrying. He finally managed to slip away from them.

Every conceivable obstacle was put in their way when they decided to dispose of their property, and emigrate to Utah. They were determined mother should not leave.

Father's land holdings were quite extensive. Besides his farming land, he had considerable timberland where he operated a saw mill, and here too I am reminded of four old wing grist mill overlooking all; also the meadow dotted with the white birch trees, and the fish pond just back of the large L shaped barn. The old home was a long two story house common in the country town. Father sold this property at a great sacrifice.

THE KETTLE

It was made to order in the year 1868, at the City of Visby on the Island of Gotland, Sweden.

For Ingman Wilhelm Jacobson, who came to Utah in the year 1869. The kettle is make of

Swedish copper from teh Eskel Tuna Mines, which were over 600 years old. The cost of the

kettle was 160 crowns. The kettle was used to bring the silverware, fine linens, woven

shawls, and silk, of the I. W. Jacobson family, to America. An iron lid covered it, and

was locked to it. (This kettle is now at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers relic building

at Soiouette Park, in Provo, Utah. Better known as the North Park.)

About this time Elder Hesse delivered a message from Apostle Albert Carrington, President of the European Mission, requesting that father help as many poor LDS families as possible who were desirous of emigranting to Utah with the next company. Father volunteered to do this. We left our Island home together with several emigrant families, arriving at Stockholm where we spent a few days. Here father paid for the emigration of twenty-nine families to America. For this, notes were taken from each family arranged by President O.C. Olsen of Stockholm. (The notes were never repaid.)

In 1869 the company of seven hundred and fify saints left Liverpool, England, aboard the steamship Minnesota, the first Mormon emigrants to sail by steamship across the Atlantic Ocean. This voyage was made in eleven days and twelve hours, landing at Castle Garden, New York. We took the train from New York to Omaha. While passing through Chicago, my brother, Ephraim, was born. This naturally caused quite a confusion, but the conductor made things as comfortable as possible for mtoher, and when all was over, he smilingly told father his baby was born while the passenger train was going forty miles an hour.

We were obliged to stop at Omaha several days, waiting for the completion of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Finally the maiden trip was to be made, and we got aboard some old battered passenger coaches used in the Civil War. Two engines were used ahead with one pushing behind. Much precaution was taken on account of the new road, making it a slow tiresome trip. The trip was also telling on mother, and Emil who was young and needed milk and proper care.

Omaha Memories of J. I. Jacobson

1869

When Antone and Jacob spent the night in Omaha, Neb, on their way to Utah,

they stayed in a four-story frame hotel, one of the best in Omaha at the time.

Uncle Antone crawled in between the white sheets before Jacob, and all of a sudden

he says "There's lice in this bed. They're biting me". Jacob said, "They're not

lice. I believe they are "Veigger-luce" meaning wall lice". They've never

seen them before, but I've heard of them. Before the night was over they were

well acquainted with them, after scratching and fighting them for an hour or two

they got out of bed, and lighted the lamp and spent the rest of the night

sitting in their chairs.

The next morning the owner of the hotel said that they were bed bugs,

and that they came in with the lumber.

At Platte River there was a short stop. Here father tried to buy some milk, and was left behind having been misdirected by some men playing cards in a tent. Mother who was not feeling strong, together with us children were much concerned, but fahter was picked up by the Road Master's car which followed and caught up with us at Ogden.

The trip to Salt Lake City was made by team and wagon, sent by the Church to meet us. We arrived here about 20 Aug 1869. With the company of saints, we camped at the old tithing yard, and stopped with friends for about three weeks, Emil was quite sick during most of the time.

We intended to move on to Richfield, Utah. Father purchased a team and wagon, and we arrived at Provo where we met Lars P. Nelson, who directed us to Geroge W. Gee, who had been on a mission and had visited us in the old country. Both Lars P. Nelson and George W. Gee persuaded us to stop in Provo, which we finally decided to do an account of reports of Indian hosilities in Sanpete and Sevier counties at that time.

Father bought a few acres of land with a log cabin, just outside of the old wall in the south field. Here we made our first home in Utah with our family of ten which included: Father, Mother, Jacob I., Antone R., Augusta, William Lars, Mary, Mathew, Emil and Ephraim.

My Own History

(From here I shall relate my own history)

I attended a district school for three years, then I attended a Baptist school for four years. Later when fahter joined the LDS Church, Antone and I were sent to Stockholm for a year to learn the English language, under Prof. Green of New York City.

I was sixteen years of age when we landed in America.

Father bought some more land and we boys were put to work at once making a new home. Things were very different from the conditions and scenes we had just left.

In the old country, things were quite well developed. While here, there wa still some pioneering to be done. But I shall never forget the spirit of happiness and freedom we enjoyed in our work, digging ditches, grubbing brush, and leveling the ground.

We had hardly got settled when Emil and Mathew took sick with mountain fever, as they called it then, but known later as typhoid fever. Emil died in Oct 1869. Mathew lingered until Dec 1869. When he died, this was quite a shock to us all.

I shall never forget the time I was trying to help brother Mathew in his weakened condition. Oh, how he begged for me to help him. He said he did not want to die.

Father was a very vigorous man and a hard worker. For three years we worked early and late on the farm. In the fall of 1869, following the grasshopper war, we were obliged to pay $60.00 a bushel for wheat and $2.00 a bushel for potatoes.

During this time, we made frequent trips to the canyon after wood and logs for fuel, and building purposes. Father seemed to be over anxious to get buildings under way and was buying land as fast as he could arrange for it.

In the fall of 1871, father took sick with typhoid fever, he lingered until May 1872 whe he died. These eight months of fahters sickness were very trying to us all. He could hardly be kept in bed, always wanting to get up and go on with the work. Everything possible was done for him. Two doctors attended him, and finally we had Dr. Simmons from Payson attend him.

Mother missed fahter very keenly, he was always so staunch and firm in his religion and mode of living, and she was frequently bolstered up by his storng will power. He was a natural leader, and was loved and respected by everyone.

I was the eldest son, so naturally the burden of the family fell upon my shoulders. I worked on the farm while Antone worked the grist mill. Mother reconciled herself to our conditions and soon she was helping us, as only father could have done in our work and welfare. I sometimes wonder at the faith and courage of my parents through these trying days.

In the spring of 1873, I worked on the big rock building of the Provo Woolen Mills, earning $200.00 in shares. Here I met and shook hands with President Brigham Young together with two U.S. Senators, ----Clark of Montana and Garfield of Ohio. James A. Garfield later became President of the United States. Later I worked and helped to complete the Second Ward meeting house, now known as the Old Social Hall.

In 1875, I was in Salt Lake City working on a coal wagon. While delivering a load of coal, I met a young blue-eyed girl, Mary Ellen (Elenora) Chrisotphersen Nielsen, who later became my wife. We were married 26 Sep 1878, in the Old Endowment House.

Father Jacob I. and President Wilford Woodruff

(1878)

When Jacob I. Jacobson and Mary Ellen (Elenora) Christophersen Nielsen,

with her mother, little Ellen Nielsen, drove into Salt Lake City to be married

in the Salt Lake City Endowment House, they found that the recommend,

given by Bishop Loveless in Provo, could not be accepted by the Temple

authorities, as he had not been ordained an Elder. He was still a Priest,

although he had been a Ward Teacher for some time, and had qualified

to be an Elder

Since the ride back to Provo, for the recommend, was long and tedious,

Jacob decided to appeal to President Woodruff, to see what could be

done in Salt Lake about a recommend. He was sent to see Wilford

Woodruff personally, and he found him hoeing in his first wife's lot.

Jacob told President Woodruff of his difficulties, and President

Woodruff told him he would have to return to Provo, and be

ordained. He asked who Jacob was to marry, and he told him that

she said that she had cooked many a meal for him. "Well", said

President Woodruff, "Who can that be?" Jacob then asked him if he

could remember a young lady staying with the family of George Q. Cannon

in St. George. And he answered, "Why bless your soul. Is it little Mary?"

Jacob told him that he thought that that was what they used to call her.

President Woodruff then said, "I'll sign your recommend, because I

know if you had not been a good Latter-day Saint, that she would

never have consented to have married you".

Wilford Woodruff was well acquainted with Mary Nielsen, as she was one of the

17 young ladies, who went through the St George Temple and took out

the Endowments for one thousand of his female relatives.

After returning to Provo, I worked on the railroad and bought a thome, the old landmark which still stands, known as the William Ellison place (565 West 3rd South). This was originally an old school house known in the early days as the Second Ward School and Meeting House. Here I lived until 1889, when I built a home on my farm at 950 South 500 West, where I moved with my family. This is where most of the family was born and reared.

All my life, in a humble way, I have worked in some capacity in the Church, either Ward Teacher, Sunday School Teacher, or some office in the Priesthood. I served as President of the High Priest Quorum of the Second Ward for several years.

In 1906, I was considered for a foreign mission, bu on account of my health at that time, I was advised not to go.

The Prayer Circle of the Second Ward was organized by A.O. Smoot in 1890. I ahve the honor of being the only living memeber since it's organization, attending continually since 1890. After selling my farm, I had some leisure time, so I have been assigned some special work by the Bishop, in visiting the sick and other such duties. In recent years, I have devoted most of my time to temple work. Up to date, I have done work for 400 ancestors, all from the old country, some of these names were secured with much difficulty and expense. This is due to the condition of the records in teh Archives of the Island of Gotland. Up until about 700 years ago, the Island was owned interchangeably by different European nations, who in turn would change conditions of record keeping.

On Feb 12, 1933, I celebrated my 80th birthday.

My wife died 28 June 1921. In 1928 my old home was sold to my son Rufus. I have since lived with my children, which I shall name, ten of them: Augusta Elnora, Marguerite Christine, Emil Jacob, Laura Marenda, Raisa Johanna, Rufus Ingman, Eva Marie, Vera Odelia, Edna Neoma, Clyde Albert.

In the year 1869, all church members were re-baptized by orders of Brigham Young. Father was re-baptized in Utah, 15 Sep 1869.

My Testimony -- Jacob Ingman jacobson (193)

I now want to bear my testimony to all my children and all my posterity. That

I have a perfect testimony that the Church to which I belong is the Church

of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The only Church now upon the earth that is organized exactly the same as

the Church organized by Jesus Christ and his Apostles in teh former days, and

I also do testify that it cannot be Christ's Church unless it is organized

exactly the same as it was in His life time upon the earth. Therefore,

I would advise all my posterity to hold fast to the principles of the

Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is my

Testimony to all.

Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar, Sweet Onions and Thyme

2011-05-07T21:53:00.003-06:00

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon table salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 lb (four 4 oz pieces) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small Vidalia onion, cut in half lengthwise, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh, chopped thyme, or less to taste
2 teaspoons butter

On a plate, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dredge chicken in flour mixture and turn to coat; shake off any excess. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes; remove to a serving plate and cover to keep warm. Add onion to skillet; saute over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add broth, vinegar, thyme and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring often, until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in butter until melted; spoon sauce over chicken. Serves 4.

I loved this recipe!! The balsamic vinegar was too strong for my husband. I would eat these onions on a hamburger, pork chops or steak. I substituted marjoram for the thyme.

Balsamic Asparagas

2011-02-09T13:19:00.001-07:00

40 spears asparagas
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Spray pan with cooking spray. Place asparagas on pan. Spray asparagas with cooking spray, salt and pepper. Put in 400 degree F oven for 12 minutes. Melt butter, remove from heat and add soy sauce and vinegar. Pour over asparagas.

Evil Chicken

2011-02-09T13:12:00.004-07:00

I got this recipe from the book "Devil's Food Cake" by Josi S Kilpack. We love the flavor!!! Since I used 1/2 lb chicken, I only used 1/2 lb bacon. I added about 3 tablespoons water since I like some liquid to mix with the rice.

1 lb bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 to 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 cup brown sugar

Up to 1/2 cup water, as needed

Cooked rice

In a large pan, cook bacon over medium-high heat until nearly done. Do not drain. Stir in chicken and chili powder. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until bacon and chicken are fully cooked. Add brown sugar and cook until sugar is dissolved and sauce begins to thicken, about 4 to 5 minutes. (Be careful once the sugar is added not to let the sauce turn into toffee.) Add water if necessary to thin the sauce, but keep in mind the sauce is more of a coating. Serve mixture over hot rice. Serves 6.

Today is our 19th Wedding Anniversary

2011-02-08T11:50:00.003-07:00

Balsamic-Glazed Carrots

2011-02-02T17:09:00.002-07:00

I was surprised that my husband liked these carrots. I assumed he would not like the balsamic vinaigrette. I enjoyed this recipe also!!

10 carrots (1 1/4 lb), peeled, quartered lengthwise
1/4 cup Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Cook carrots in boiling water in large saucepan on medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook dressing, sugar and butter in small saucepan on low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Drain carrots; return to saucepan. Add sauce; stir. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until carrots are heated through and evenly coated with sauce. Sprinkle with parlsey.

Caramelized Onion, Walnut and Cilantro Chicken Salad Sandwiches

2011-02-02T17:03:00.002-07:00

I really like this recipe. I got it from www.bhg.com. I used canned chicken, dried cilantro, pecans, bread I had in the house and lettuce. I think you could replace the bread with lettuce to make a wrap.

1 tbsp butter
1 cup chopped sweet onion (1 large)
2 cups shredded chicken
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup sliced green onion (2)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp snipped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt and ground black pepper (optional)
10 sliced sourdough bread, toasted
10 slices tomato
3/4 cup baby spinach leaves
Pimiento-stuffed green olives (optional)

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion. Cook, covered for 13 to 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes more or until golden. In a large bowl, combine onion, chicken, walnuts and green onion. Add mayonnaise, cilantro and lime juice; toss to coat. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper. Place about 1/2 cup chicken salad on each of five bread slices. Top each with two slices tomato and some of the spinach. Top sandwiches with the remaining bread slices. If desired, secure each sandwich with a skewer and garnish with an olive. Makes 5 servings.

Slow Cooker Hoppin' John Chowder

2010-12-31T17:08:00.003-07:00

I have seen the name Hoppin' John recipes everyyear but never did anything about it. So this year I decided to make it. When researching to find out about this soup I discovered it can be made with sausage or ham. This should be eaten at midnight. The person who finds a coin in their bowl receives good luck in the new year. We enjoyed this recipe and my husbands brother and sisters had not tried it before. I cooked it on top of the stove and it worked out great.

1 1/2 cups instant white rice
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
3 (15.5 oz) cans black-eyed peas with liquid
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed beef broth
2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1/2 cup water, or as needed

Prepare rice according to package instructions and set aside. Meanwhile, combine the ground beef, green pepper and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently and crumbling beef until no longer pink. Drain off grease. Place the rice and beef mixture into a 5 quart slow cooker. Add the black-eyed peas, beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies and enough water to cover everything. Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Memories

2010-12-14T11:20:00.003-07:00

Christmas 1961
This is my younger brother and myself sitting on Santa (my Dad)'s lap.

Holiday Sugar Cookies

2010-11-27T16:19:00.003-07:00

I found this recipe in the book "Call Me Mrs Miracle" by Debbie Macomber. I love sugar cookies and was very curious about this recipe since it's made with brown sugar rather than white sugar. They are very good with an obvious brown sugar taste. Watch Debbie Macomber's "Mrs Miracle" and "Call Me Mrs Miracle" movies on the Hallmark Channel.

2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 cups brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract or grated lemon peel

6 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vani9lla; beat until combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Reduce mixer speed to low; beat in flour mixture just until combined. Shape dough into two disks; wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets iwth parchment paper. Remove 1 dough disk from the refrigerator. Cut disk in half; cover remaining half. On a lightly floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll dough 1/4-inch thick. Using cookie cutters, cut dough into as many cookies as possible; reserve trimmings for rerolling. Place cookies on prepared sheets about 1 inch apart. Bake 10 to 12 mintues (depending on the size of the cookies) until pale gold. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough and rerolled scraps. Makes about 48 cookies.

TIP: Decorate baked cookies with prepared frosting or sprinkle unbaked cookies with colored sugars before putting them in the oven.

Thanksgiving Quesadilla with Cranberry Cream Dipping Sauce

2010-11-26T18:18:00.003-07:00

I got this recipe from Food Network Sandra Lee. It was something new to try with leftovers. Depending on the size of tortilla used, it makes alot, so share it. We felt it was a little dry. Maybe add some gravy to it.

1 cup small diced leftover turkey breast

1/2 cup leftover stuffing, broken into small pieces

1 cup shredded Cheddar

2 large flour tortillas

Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Put 1 flour tortilla into the pan. Cover with half of the cheese, then a layer of turkey, a layer of stuffing. Top with the remaining cheese and cover with another tortilla. Cook for 3 to 4 mintues and flip. To flip, put a large plate on top of the quesadilla in the pan. Put your palm on the plate and flip the pan upside down. Put the pan back on the stove and slide the quesadilla back into the pan. Cook until the cheese is melted, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir together the sour cream and cranberry sauce in a small serving bowl. Cut the quesdailla into 8 wedges, transfer to a serving platter and serve with cranberry sour cream.

Green Tomato Muffins

2010-09-01T18:28:00.005-06:00

This is a fabulous recipe!!!! I found this at eclectic cook.

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

1 1/2 cups green tomatoes, seeded and chopped

brown sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Greas and flour muffin tin or line with paper cups. In a medium bowl, mix the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the egg and mix well to combine. Gently stir in the buttermilk. Stir in the flour mixture and fold in the tomatoes. Fill the muffin cups with the batter. Generously sprinkle the muffins with brown sugar. Bake for 10 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more. Muffins should be golden brown and a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin will come out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from tin and cool completely on a wire cooling rack.

Green Tomato Chili

2010-09-01T18:17:00.004-06:00

I found this recipe at Cooking With Michele. I was lost because her recipe did not have beans, so I added some. I thought her amount of Poblano peppers was too much, so I added only 1/4 of 1 pepper. I wasn't too excited with the flavor so I added 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies. I will not be making this one again.

First brown 1 pound ground beef with 1 onion, diced. Add about 2-3 cups of diced Poblano and banana peppers (small, thin - skinned ones - if they are thick - skinned you will want to roast and peel them first), 1 cup diced red tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups pureed green tomatoes. Add standard chili seasoning blend - a good amount of chili powder (1-2 tablespoons), cumin (2-3 teaspoons), coriander (1 teaspoon), salt and pepper - plus a little cayenne for a kick but leave that out if you don't want it hot. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes. You'll never know there are green tomatoes in the mix.

Norman's Egg Salad

2010-08-06T13:21:00.003-06:00

I got this recipe from the book "Plum Pudding Murder" by Joanne Fluke. We didn't like the carrots, so the second time I made it I replaced them with green onions. This recipe is a keeper!!!

4 cups peeled and chopped hard-boiled eggs

1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon

1 Tablespoon chopped parsley

1/4 cup grated carrots

4 ounces cream cheese

1/4 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs. Add the crumbled bacon, the parsley and the grated carrots. Mix well. Put the cream cheese in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds on HIGH to soften it. If it can be easily stirred with a fork, add the sour cream and mayonnaise and mix well. If the cream cheese is still too solid, give it another 10 seconds or so before you add the other ingredients. Stir in the garlic powder and onion powder. Add the cream cheese mixture to the bowl with the eggs and stir it all up. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and chill until ready to serve. Serve by itself on a lettuce leaf, as filling in a sandwich or stuffed in cream puffs. Makes approximately a dozen egg salad sandwiches.

Pork and Beans Bread

2010-07-20T11:21:00.002-06:00

I got this recipe from the book "Plum Pudding Murder" by Joanne Fluke. It taste like Zuchini Bread. Try it before you turn your nose up at it!!!!!!

1 (15 oz) can of pork and beans
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
3 cups all-purpose flour

Spray two 9x5x3-inch deep loaf pans with Pam. Don't drain the pork and beans. Pour them into a food processor or blender, juice and all, and process them until they're pureed smooth with no lumps. Place the beatne eggs in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the pureed pork and beans and mix them in well. Add the vegetable oil and the vanilla extract. Mix well. Add the sugar and mix it in. then mix in the baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir until everything is incorporated. Stir in the chopped nuts. Add the flour in one-cup increments, stirring after each addition. Spoon half of the batter into one loaf pan and the other half of the batter into the second loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes. Test the bread with a long food pick inserted in the center. If it comes out sticky, the bread needs to bake a bit more. If it comes out dry, remove the pans from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes. Run the sharp blade of a knife around inside of all four sides of the pan to loosen the bread and then tip it out onto the wire rack. Cool the bread completely, and then wrap it in plastic wrap. At this point the bread can be frozen in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Do we look like dorks or what?

2010-07-18T18:16:00.004-06:00

Kay wears his headphones because his 4 wheeler is noisy. I wear the handkerchief to keep the dust out. We have fun!!!!

Brazilian Meat Loaf

2010-07-10T19:04:00.003-06:00

I got this recipe from Alessandra Wortmann when she appeared on Good Things Utah. She also has a blog at http://howicook.com/. My changes were Lipton beefy onion soup, no ham, and red bell pepper. I think this can be layered in a meat loaf pan. I think it would be fun to try it with the makings of pizza inside or a hamburger foil dinner makings inside. It has very good flavor.

2 lbs ground beef

1 package Lipton onion soup mix

1 large carrot

2 boiled eggs

6-8 slices of ham

4 ounces shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

3-4 slices of bacon

Oil (just enough to spray on your hands)

Mix onion osup mix and ground beef together, set aside. Put a large sheet of plastic wrap on the counter and spray it with oil. Then pad the meat mixture open to about a 13x8 rectangle (just like you soul for thin hamburgers). You may need to spray your hands with a little oil to make it easier to spread the meat. You want a nice thin layer. Then top it with the ham slices, carrots, sliced eggs and cheese. Starting with the side closer to you, roll the meat. Use the plastic to help you form the loaf. Transfer it to a cookie sheet (lined with foil). Spread the mayonnaise on top. Add strips of bacon over the top, wrapping around the sides fo the loaf. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes.

OPTIONS: Filling ideas: Spinach and cream cheese; 3 cheeses; prosciutto, artichoke hearts and brie; vegetables (green peppers, red pepopers, carrots, spinach, olives); all meat (ham, pepperoni and sausage). Another Option is to use ground chicken, sausage or turkey instead of beef.

Buttered Noodles with Chives

2010-07-10T19:00:00.002-06:00

I got this recipe from The Neelys on Food Network. I used what I had in the house, which was Fettuncini, sweet onion, dried chives and Mizathra cheese. We really liked this recipe!!

1 (12 oz) package wide egg noodles
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 small shallot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water over medium heat, according to the package directions. Drain in a collander and set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and saute until tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and when melted stir in the chives, Parmesan and lemon. Add the noodles to the skillet and toss to combine.

Greek Pasta Salad

2010-05-23T18:20:00.003-06:00

I decided to try this recipe because I get tired of using Italian Dressing or Mayonnaise. I rinsed the kalamata olives to reduce the salt. I did not add the 1/4 teaspoon salt. I enjoyed this salad.12 oz dried mostaccioli or penne pasta (about 4 cups uncooked)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
Fresh oregano leaves

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water; drain again. In a large bowl toss together the cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions and olvies. In a screw-top jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, the 2 tablespoons oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill in refrigerator for as least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. To serve, add feta cheese; toss. Sprinkle fresh oregano leaves. Makes 12 to 16 side-dish servings.

Glenn Porter Weeter

2010-05-23T12:18:00.007-06:00

Glenn Porter Weeter was the son of Joseph Warren Weeter and Anna Belle Jones Weeter. He was born in Rushville, Nebraska on March 19, 1887. He had one sister and seven brothers. The Weeter family lived in Ohio, Iowa and Nebraska.

They came to Utah in 1895. Glenn was eight years old at that time. Glenn and his father came before the rest of the family. They brought a car load of cattle with them. They first settled in Park City where Mr. Weeter worked for his brother J.C. in the lumber yard. When the rest of the family came out they settled on the outskirts of Park City. They sold milk.

They moved to Provo in May 1898. Glenn received his education in Park City and Lincoln School and Proctor Academy in Provo. He also studied Law, Mathematics and Bookkeeping through a corresponding school.

For several years he lived at the present home (1669 Jordan Ave) and worked on different farms in Grandview. He worked at the Summit Lumber Co in Park City in 1902 for 10 months. He left home at the age of fourteen and went to Pocatello, Idaho and worked at the Weeter Investment Co, a lumber yard, in 1903 for his Uncle J.C. Weeter. He started as a janitor, then yardman and finally a bookkeeper.

He went to Yellowstone for the first time in 1905 and built cabins and other buildings. He came back down to the lumber yard in 1905, and then did cement work. He laid many sidewalks and foundations in Pocatello, Idaho and three farms in Montana.

In November 1908 he went to work on the railroad as a brakeman. He was 20 years old. He worked on the railroad during winter and cement work in the summer.

He had his jaw broken in the year 1910.

In the spring of 1911 he drained ten acres of his Father's farm west of Nelson's Grove. Then he went to Yellowstone in the summer of 1911 and on into Gardner, Montana, then Livingston working on the railroad in 1912 and 1913. Then went back to Yellowstone and hired out to Milwaukee, Chicago and St. Paul in 1914.

He married Laura M Jacobson, May 3, 1915 in Salt Lake City.

They moved to West Yellowstone for one year. He had six horses and rove a stage coach for tourist.

Then moved 8 miles south of Ashton to Squirrel, Idaho and farmed on the Highland Ranch till 1920. On eight hundred acres, he raised grain. They lived there for five years. Then moved to Marysvale, Idaho and farmed on two hundred acres, irrigating. They lived there for two years.

He was always interested in public buildings and roads. While in Idaho, he and several neighbors built a road from Squirrel, Idaho to Drummond, Idaho in order to make shorter distance to haul their gran to elevators.

He came to Provo in November 1922 and bought the old Weeter home at Grandview. In 1923 he built a grocery and feed store on his property. He handled a great deal of fruit which was trucked out of Provo.

In 1928 he bought the Bean property on 1300 North 500 West and built the Riverside Motel which he rebuilt several times. Also built and ran a Cafe for five years, which was moved when the State road went through his property. He operated until his health caused him to retire.

Glenn was always very active and ambitious. He never started from capital. He earned all by hard work and good management. He loved to work and see progress.

He was very devoted to his family. To him, his grandchildren were his pride and wealth. Together we have three children and fifteen grandchildren.

Brown Sugar-Glazed Potatoes

2010-05-15T10:58:00.002-06:00

I found this in a Scandinavian Cookbok I have. I used regular potatoes because that's what I had in the house. We loved it!!

Cook 12 to 16 small new potatoes (about 2-inch diameter) in boiling salted water to cover about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and peel. Heat 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter or margarine and 3 tablespoons milk in large frying pan, stirring to blend. Add potatoes; shake pan over medium-high heat until potatoes are coated with some of the sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Spicy Onion Sauce

2010-05-12T18:51:00.003-06:00

I found this on Food Network. Brian Boitano made it called "What's Up Dog". Since this was a last minute decision to make it I did not have the hot sauce or tomato paste. I used a little bit of ketchup in place of the tomato paste. I also added a red bell pepper. So mine was sweet rather than spicy. We liked it alot!!!!

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch salt and fresh ground black pepper

Serve on a hotdog with mustard.

Fiesta Beef Bowl

2010-04-27T17:17:00.002-06:00

We enjoyed this recipe. It was a different way to have mexican food!!!

1 lb of leftover beef roast

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drianed

3 cups hot cooked rice

1/2 cup shredded cheddar chese

Sliced ripe olives

Sliced green onions

Guacamole

Heat beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic and seasonings. When close to serving add the beans to heat through. In individual bowls, layer the rice, meat and bean mixture. Top with cheese, olives, onions and guacoamole.

Chicken Kabobs With Grilled Green Onions

2010-04-15T19:37:00.002-06:00

I did not use the skewers or the green onions. The flavor is fabulous. I want to try this at the cabin.

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound chicken tenders, cut in half
1 bunch green onions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, teriyaki sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Add chicken; seal bag, and chill for 30 minutes. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Spray grill rack with nonstick nonflammable cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto skewers. Arrange skewers on grill, and grill for 3 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Grill onions for 1 minutes one ach side or until browned. Arrange green onion on a serving platter. Top with chicken. Serve immediately.

Scallion Sweet Potatoes

2010-04-15T19:34:00.002-06:00

I really enjoyed this dish. I used crushed garlic and parsley. I cooked it in the oven. My husband is not a yam or squash person, so he had to add brown sugar to his.

Combine 1 1/2 pounds chopped peeled sweet potatoes, 1 bunch scallions (cut into 2-inch pieces), 6 crushed garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme in a bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss. Place on a sheet of foil and fold up. Grill over low heat until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Rice Pudding

2010-03-22T15:00:00.003-06:00

I added more cinnamon, only used 1/4 cup sugar and instant rice. We liked this rice!

2 cups long grain rice
7 cups water
1 (3" to 4" stick) cinnamon or 1/2 tsp
2 cups milk
3 egg yokes
1 cube butter
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1/2 to 1 cup sugar (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla
Raisins, optional

Rinse the rice, bring to boil then reduce to simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender, but firm, do not over cook. To prevent curdling - take a cup of rice (with liquid) and mix in egg yokes, then add back into the rest of the rice. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the rest of the ingredients. Can be sesrved hot or cold. Makes about 20 servings.

My Troubadou Husband

2010-02-27T15:22:00.003-07:00

My husband, Kay, enjoys playing the guitar and singing. He has decided to make a CD of him singing to give to his siblings and children. So we went to his brother's farm to take photos for him to use on the cover. Here is a sampling of the photos.

Sweet and Sour Leftover Roast Beef

2010-02-26T19:03:00.003-07:00

We cooked a 4 pound roast and now have leftover meat running out of our ears. I found this recipe at cooks.com. I did not have the green peppers and forgot the accent. We loved it. It would make a great bbq sandwich. I served it plain since I served the fingerling potatoes at that meal.

1-2 cups cold beef or pork

2 onions, sliced lengthwise

1 clove garlic

Oil

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup water

1 tablespoon vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1-2 green peppers

1 teaspoon Accent

Heat heavy frying pan. Add oil, crushed garlic, meat and onions. Heat until hot and brown. Mix water and cornstarch; add. Add remaining ingredients and cook slowly for 20 minutes. Serve with rice.

Fingerling Homegries

2010-02-26T18:53:00.004-07:00

These are fingerling potatoes. They are the size of fingers. I saw this recipe on Food Network and decided to try it. I searched 5 stores to find them and for the amount you see it cost $3.00. They do have a taste of their own which I don't know how to describe. I can't say I was so impressed that I would buy them again.

They were called Red Fingerling Potatoes. This is what they look like inside.

1 pound fingerling potatoes

Salt

Extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves

Place the potatoes in a pot, cover them with water and season the water abundantly with salt. Bring to a boil and ocok the potatoes until a fork slides in and out of them easily. Drain potatoes and cool. Coat a large saute pan generously with olive oil. Add the onions, season with salt and bring the pan to a medium high heat. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and saute for 7 to 8 minutes or until the onions are soft and wilted but do not have any color. Using the heel of your hand, smash the boiled potatoes to flatten and to break apart. Add to the pan, toss with onions and then flatten them against the bottom of the pan so they begin to form a crust. Repeat this process a few times so a lot of crust forms. Season with salt and toss with the chopped parsley.

James Henry Snyder

2010-02-15T18:58:00.007-07:00

Left to Right: Florence (Darl), James Henry, Whit, Mary Elizabeth Hoover, Mary (Mamie) and Elvin

This part of James' history was written in 1981 after Thelma Snyder Christensen (granddaughter) received two Missionary Diaries from Dale Herendean (grandson) who's mother Mary (Mamie) Elizabeth Snyder Herendean has had them in her possession for years.

We were sure glad to get them. So we could write more of his history. James received his Mission call in late fall of 1902.

His children numbering as follows:

Whitmer (Whit) born 30 Nov 1879, who had married in Dec 1901.

Martin born 16 Jan 1882, passing away 9 Feb 1882.

Florence (Darl) born 10 Dec 1882.

Elvin born 28 Apr 1886.

Mary (Mamie) born 10 Jun 1888.

Waldo born 22 Feb 1890, passing away 23 Dec 1892.

Karl born 21 May 1894.

James left 85 East 6th North Provo, Utah, 13 Jan 1903, by train to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah at 7:45 am. arriving in Salt Lake at 9:20 am. went to Brother Spence's office to get his ticket which cost $34.25, fro traveling to his Mission destination of the Eastern States.

At 2 pm went to Salt Lake Temple Annex where he was set apart for his Mission by President Rulen S. Wells, and received instructions from Brother Wells, J.H. Smith, G. Kimball and A.O. Woodruff. Brother J.D. Dixon took him to his home, had a very nice evening with him and his family, till at 1 pm 14 Jan 1903. Then went to Patriarch John Smith's office to get his Blessing.

At 6 pm took train to Ogden, met his compansions Elder Noble and Elder Burningham. Arriving in Ogden at 7:45 pm, 14 Jan 1903.

Leaving for the East at 8:30 pm. Past through Laramie Wyoming. Stopped a few minutes in Cheyenne Wyoming. 15 Jan on way to Omaha Nebraska, arriving there at 8 am 16 Jan 1903. Laid over till 5:45 pm. Leaving for Chicago Illinois, arriving there at 9 am 17 Jan. Visited Linklin Park (I don't think it is there now) which was on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Took train at 3 pm for Jersey City, New Jersey arriving there at 9:30 pm 18 Jan. Took boat to New York getting to Mission House at 11 pm. Stayed in New York till the evening of 21 Jan 1903.

Visiting points of interest, such as Navy Yard, Aqarium, of fish and animals, visited Trinity Church there were graves around yard which dated back to 1674. Seen Wall Street Great Money changers of the World, Treasury of the United States, where President Washington took Oath of Office. His Statue is standing on the steps of building. Seen highest building of New York City, it is 32 stories from ground to dome. Seem the Great Egyptian Needle, 65 feet high 7 feet square at base, has curious byroglifiics and is many Centurys old.

At 5 pm took boat for providence Rhode Island, landing there at 8 pm 22 Jan. Then took train to Boston Massachusetts, arrived there at 9 pm going to Mission House.

23 Jan went to Somerville to look for a room, back to Boston in evening. Sat 24 Jan. Back to Somerville got a room at 15 Stone Ave. In Somerville I would judge of about 10 or more miles, back to Boston for their Sunday meetings, 25 Jan first one since leaving home. Sorta settled in for a while.

Mon 26 Jan moved our things to Somerville to new home. It only took us 13 days to travel to our Mission. (I'd say it was a long and tireing trip.)

James Henry Snyder in Dec of 1903 visited several of his cousins in New Jersey, Tacoma, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. A cousin Isaac Halvey gave James a little hisotry of his Great Grandfather Garret Snyder. (We haven't been able to find any thing on this man, like birth date, marriage, nor death dates.)

James helped to bring 2 Sisters into the Church while on his Mission. That was all that was listed in the diaries.

On the 29 Sept 1905 Sister Griffin was baptized and every one was thrilled for she had a struggle to get ready. On a Sunday 16 Oct 1905 just after Church Sister Griffin got very ill with pleurisy the Elders Administered to her, she came out of it, they got a hack (horse and buggy) and took her home. She passed out again, they again administered to her, she came out, then went into a stupper for 2 hours. The Elders knelt in Humble prayer that she would get well and not have any bad effect from all this and she could find a good husband that could take her to the Temple and hae a family which she wanted. It seemed when we are trying to do the Lords work satin works all the harder to get us on his side.

One evening James and 2 other Elders attended a meeting of the Penticostal Church, the speaker spoke on early history of the Mormon Church. He said that Joseph Smith came from a lazy, ignorant, dishonest family, his mother was a poor weak minded dreamer. And Joseph Smith was layzier than any of the family, the biggest story teller that ever lived. He was seeking after hidden treasures. Said he'd (Joseph Smith) would fill his pockets with white sand and make people believe he had the Mormon Bible. He told other stories all evening he told some truths about Salt Lake City. This was strange for one church to discuss things of another church.

They traveled a lot of miles by train, boat and hack, most was walking. They labored in 50 towns and cities. The States in their area were: Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island.

These are the cousins James visited while on his Mission:

Isaac Halvey, Anna McWatter, Charles Snyder, Ruben and Anna Walter, Ben Snyder and family, Percila Mercer and family, an Uncle Christian Snyder and daughter Emma, an Aunt Sarah Smith Snyder, Albert Snyder, Hella Sophia Snyder Post, Charles A. and William Snyder, Frank D.L. Carely and wife Ida Weltch they belonged to Presbyterian Church.

Written by Verda Snyder Liedtke May 1981 from the Diaries of Grandpa Snyder.

Left to Right: Mary (Mamie), Karl, Whit, Elvin and Forence (Darl)

James Henry Snyder was born 14 Feb 1857, in Provo, Utah, Utah.

He went by the nickname of Jimmy by all who knew him well, he was a carpenter by trade and followed it as long as there was work.

During President Cleveland's administration when time were so dull and no carpenter work available he tool up land, up the second right hand Fork of South Fork in Provo Canyon. The farming land lay on a bench. In order to reach it a dug way had to be made, he and his oldest son Whitmer made the trip each week, built a one room house, besides the dugway, a ditch had to be dug in order to get water to the land.

Later a horse stable was built from large Quaking-Aspens, as times were hard, they didn't have much to eat, my husband Whit told me they had raw apples and bread, with a mess of trout when they took time to catch them.

Some of the land lay on either side of the creek, as the cattle men had their herds up there, a fence had to be made, with a good gate, so there was a lot to be done. The land was productive and were able to grow a crop of grain, potatoes the first year adding acreage as time went by.

When good times returned, this person went back to his trade, going in partners with his cousin Ed Snyder (mentioned on another shet) and Whit worked the farm in South Fork, but in the winter he'd work with his father if he had work.

After the Training Building (at the BYU) was completed the Bishop of the 4th Ward in Provo (This was around the years 1898 to 1902) ask Jimmy Snyder if he would like to fill a Mission he had always been active in Church work, so he accepted. But he had a problem, he would have to borrow the money to pay the way, his family was willing to help in any way possible, so his wife and their daughters decided to take in BYU students to board and Whit was to run the canyon farm.

Jimmy borrowed the money from Uncle Jesse Knight and about Feb or Mar 1902 he took a train for the Eastern States Mission, laboring in the New England States. Whit gave his Mother grain for her bread, which was put in her name at the Hoover Mill, potatoes to last thru the winter and spring, other vegetables so the family got along pretty well. He was gone two years.

Before Jimmy returned home his seconde living son Elvin took Typhoid Fever and was very ill for weeks, Whit and I lived in Manilia Ward at Pleasant Grove, Whit would make the trip over to Provo to sit with his sick brother, to give the other Family members a rest, this was a worry on his Mother, but he gradually got well and strong enough in time.

After James came back from his Mission it took some time before he got a contract, he made the remark, "How quick you are forgotten after a two year absence from your town".

When Whit and I were married in 1901, Jimmy and his family only had three rooms and a small back shanty, but later Jimmy built two rooms on the ground floor and two above, making plenty of room for BYU students to have board and room.

James had other property that wasn't bringing in much cash, he decided to sell it and the canyon farm and put the money into a dairy and fruit farm in Vineyard, this was his way of helping Whit out as he liked cows. So the deal was made, and in the spring of 1907, we moved on to this Vineyard farm, in time Mary Elizabeth moved out to the farm to cook for her husbnad and two sons.

After a long and hard time of sick spells in bed (she had dropsy) Mary Elizabeth passed away the 8 Jan 1911, Mamie, the youngest daughter kept house for James as his oldest daughter DArl had married and was living in Salt Lake, Mamie's health wasn't very good so in time the Doctor ordered her to a lower climate, so James asked Darl to go to California with Mamie and he's pay all the expense, this took about all he could make.

In due time he met a widow, with several children almost grown so he popped the question and they were married, ne needed some one to keep house for him for his girls weren't able to. Mamie got better so she decided to work in Salt Lake and live with her sister Darl. James and his new wife Nell Harris seemed to be very happy but after a couple of years she underwent an operation and died, this meant more expense for him.

Mamie than came home to keep house for her father, but when she and Karl the youngest of the family went out for the evening their father would be left alone, so he decided to hunt for another widow, he found one by the name of Mrs Mason, with two children not old enough to support themselves, in due time they got married and Mamie went to work in Salt Lake again.

This wife kept on working, but she had to quit on account of heart trouble and when James was out of work love didn't last too long. Whit and I had been living in Salt Lake, he was working at the carpenter trade, had a job where in he gave his father work, later on Jimmy got a lot on third East and 27th South and built a nice home, they lived in it about a year, when Jimmy was struck by a car at the intersection of State Street and 27th South, he and his wife had went to the drug store for some pills for her at the time of the accident, we were notified and Jimmy was taken to the hospital uncoouncious, lying in this condition for a couple of days 'till his death. The family called this wife the battleax, she never smiled and treated his children shamefully. With three marriages he told Whit he appreciated the Virutes of Mary, Whit's mother, more after living with a battleax he wished he'd known earlier in his life what Ellen had taught him during her short stay, his life with Mary would have been happier. His se3cond wife Ellen was Sealed to her first husband, but his third wife (the battleax) was divorced from that I learnd she wanted to be Sealed to him and also her two youngest children but I don't know if this was done, his life would be very unpleasant through out Eternity with the battleax tied to him. For he deserved more than such a women to bring the bacon home to.

Whit's Mother was a very quiet, meek, genteel and kind, but her health was very poor. Jimmy attended all his meetings regular with no bad habits, was pleased that we were married in the Temple.

This bit of History has been typed by Nettalia Malinds L. Snyder from memory as I had remember the incidents after I became a memeber of the family. Typed the 10 Aug 1958.

Left to Right: Karl, Mary (Mamie), Elvin, Florence (Darl) and Whit

Elvin Snyder is my Grandfather, which makes James Henry Snyder my Great Grandfather.

Greek Orzo Salad

2010-01-28T19:03:00.002-07:00

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 (6 oz) cans marinated artichoke hearts
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (2 oz) can black olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tbs lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp lemon pepper

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid. In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and lemon pepper. Toss and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator. Just before serving, drizzle reserved arthichoke marinade over salad.

Caribbean Chicken

2010-01-28T18:58:00.002-07:00

2-3 cups cooked rice
1 tbs olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup salsa (medium gives more flavor)
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 tbs brown sugar
2 tbs lime juice
1/4 tsp allspice

While the rice is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet at medium high. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink (about 7 minutes). In a medium bowl, combine salsa, marmalade, brown sugar, lime juice and allspice. Mix well. Add to chicken; mix well. Bring it all to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer five to ten minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over hot rice.

Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

2010-01-04T18:33:00.003-07:00

I like this recipe. I didn't use broccoli and forgot to get something else so used onions. I also left the ginger out. Without thinking I also served Ham Fried Rice. This was not smart because you need noodles or rice to serve under the stir-fry.

2 tbs vegetable oil, divided

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz), cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, divieded

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground ginger

2 tbs cornstarch

3 cups broccoli florets

1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 tbs brown sugar, firmly packed

2 tsp sesame oil

1/2 cup dry roasted cashews

Cooked asian noodles or rice (optional)

In wok or large skillet heat 1 tbs vegetable oil over medium-high heat 1 minute until hot. Add chicken, 2 tbs soy sauce, garlic and ginger; stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Transfer chicken to platter; loosely cover to keep warm. Combine cornstarch and remaining 2 tbs soy sauce; set aside. Add remaining 1 tbs vegetable oil to wok. Add broccoli and red bell pepper; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes. Return chicken to wok; add chicken broth, brown sugar and sesame oil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until broth begins to bubble. Stir in cornstarch mixture; reduce heat to medium. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens. Stir in cashews. Serve over cooked noodles or rice, if desired. Makes 4 servings. http://www.fishernut.com/

Crispy Chocolate Chewies

2010-01-01T16:52:00.004-07:00

I made these cookies and enjoyed them alot. After tasting them I decided you could use any flavor cake mix to make them. I got this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. My nieces don't care for coconut, so I left it out and used Funfetti frosting. It was great!

1 (18.25 oz) pkg German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup crisp rice cereal
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1 cup purchased coconut-pecan frosting
Flaked coconut, toasted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix, melted butter, milk and egg. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well mixed. Stir in cereal and the 1/4 cup coconut. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minutee on cookie sheet. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Frost with the coconut-pecan frosting. Sprinkle cookies with toasted coconut. Makes about 40 cookies.
To Store: Layer unfrosted cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container, cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies; frost and spinkle with coconut before serving.

A-Fib is no fun!

2009-11-28T16:56:00.002-07:00

We've been told fixing A-Fib is difficult. It's a process of finding the right combination of procedure and medication. The right combination has not been found for Kay. On Tuesday he is going in for an Ablation. We are hoping that will help!

Things Come In 3's

2009-10-21T10:16:00.002-06:00

I hope we can count 3's to the family not to one person. I had a tooth ache during the weekend and was in alot of pain. Went to the dentist on Monday and had a root canal done. My tooth is a little aching still from being worked on but I'm out of pain! I gave Kay the last shot yesterday, YEAH!!!! His leg doesn't hurt anymore so he his walking more and feeling better. He can move his arm just a little in front of him. I think we both are headed to recovery!

Pace Maker and Blood Cot

2009-10-16T02:29:00.002-06:00

My husband has had Atrial Fibrilation for years where it would bother him for 24 hours and then settle down. About one week ago it started and wouldn't go away. His heart beat would jump around between 40 and 120. He went to the doctor and he suggested having an Ablation done. The next night his heart went really crazy so at 3 am Saturday he had me take him to the ER. The doctor told him to see the Cardiologoist that day. He was taken by Ambulance to the hospital in Murray. The Cardiologoist told him they were putting a pace maker in on Monday. He can't use his left arm for 6 days after that he can move it. He just can't lift if over his head. It will take 8 weeks to recover. Sunday night his calf hurt and he thought it was a charlie horse. It was uncomfortable to walk. We came home on Tuesday. The surgery went well and he had no pain with it. Wednesday morning he got this pain in his calf that brought tears to his eyes. He couldn't walk on that leg. He had me call the ambulance to transport him to the ER. They did an Ultra Sound and found out he has a blood clot. I have to give him a shot in his stomach every day for 6 days. This will make the clot adhere to the wall of the vein so that it doesn't move. He also has to take a blood thinner. You know how it's said things come in 3's, well I'm hoping that doesn't happen. I don't like giving shots because I don't like needles but we both have survived the first one. I'm lucky in that he is not a demanding patient!

Hobble Creek Ride

2009-09-27T19:14:00.014-06:00

I am taking the picture, my nephew Joe was standing to the right, on the left is his Uncle Danny, my nephew Braden and my brother Earl. It was a beautiful 6 hour ride.

Fall on Cove Mountain

2009-09-27T19:06:00.006-06:00

Big Lake 9/22/09

Annabella Reservoir 9/22/2009

We must have had a racoon visit the cabin.

We were delighted to see several Turkey's in our meadow.

Orange Chicken

2009-09-17T23:46:00.007-06:00

I love Panda Express's Orange Chicken but the closet one is 2 hours away. I found 2 recipes that I combined to make a delicious version. I would add the juice of 2 oranges to make the flavor stand out. We loved it so much by the time I thought about taking a picture the food was gone!!

Chicken Coating for Sweet and Sour Chicken
Top Secret Recipes
2 lbs boneless chiciken pieces, skinned
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
White pepper
1 tablespoon oil
Oil (for frying)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup flour

Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well. Stir cornstarch and flour together in separate bowl. Cut chicken into pieces. Add chicken pieces to egg mixture and then into cornstarch mixture. Heat oil for deep-fryihng in wok or deep-fryer to 375 degrees. Add chicken pieces, a small batch at a time and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. (Do not overcook or chicken will be tough.) Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Orange Sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Juice of one orange

After sauce boils add
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
to thicken

Cook chicken with
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon saki (rice wine)
Diced green onions
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

I mixed the sauce with the chicken and served over rice.

Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree Parade

2009-09-17T23:38:00.004-06:00

The Jamboree runs Sept 14th - 19th in Richfield Utah. This year we tried to beat the Guiness World Record for having the most ATV's in a parade. The current record is 1632. I've heard that the unofficial count was 2100. We are waiting for everything to be submitted and approved to get the official count. It was fun to participate.

Skillet Peaches a la Mode

2009-09-17T23:24:00.003-06:00

If you are like us and have a peach tree you are looking for ideas to use them. I found this at http://www.bhg.com/. I peeled the peaches. We love it!!!!

1 recipe Sugared Pastry, below

1/3 cup butter

6 to 8 peaches or nectarines, pitted and halved or quartered (about 2 lbs)

1/4 cup peach or apricot nectar

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1 cup fresh raspberries or blueberries

Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Vanilla Ice Cream

Sugared Pastry: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Let one 15-oz rolled refrigerated pie crust stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Line baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment paper. Unroll crust onto lightly floured surface. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon coarse decorating sugar or granulated sguar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut pastry in half. Cut halves into strips, stars, hearts or desired shapes. Place on prepared sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet on wire rack. Makes about 40 strips.

Skillet Peaches: Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add peaches, skin side up. Reduce heat to medium; cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning once. Remove peaches to bowls. Add nectar and brown sugar to skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and syrup forms. Spoon syrup on peaches. Top with berries, mint and Sugared Pastry. Serve with ice cream. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Clouds at the Cabin

2009-07-03T02:41:00.005-06:00

We were at the cabin and watched the clouds roll in. It would rain off and on. As the clouds got lower, you could watch them move across the meadow. It was amazing!!!

As we went down the mountain we could see how the clouds were around Big Lake with the sun coming through.

We were also delighted to see a rainbow.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

2009-06-12T19:33:00.006-06:00

We had some out of state family here for a reunion, so we spent the day at Bryce Canyon. Kay's brother and sister-in-law rode with us. We found 3 geocaches while there. We stopped at Ruby's Inn for there buffet. It was a great day!!!!!

Armadillo Potaotes

2009-06-10T20:16:00.003-06:00

I found this recipe at http://www.familyfun.com/. I didn't take the time to get the crumb mixture into the slits of the potatoes but it turned out great. I didn't peel the potatoes either. This is a keeper!!!!

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

6 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise

Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, paprika, salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set the mixture aside. Transform each potato half into an armadillo by cutting 9 or so notches 1/2 to 1 inch deep in the rounded top. For each armadillo, cut a square of aluminum foil big enough to loosely wrap around it, brush the center with olive oil, then place the potato on it, flat side down. Sprinkle the top with some of the crumb mixture, pressing it into the grooves, then seal the potato in the aluminum foil. Arrange all of the foil-covered potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them for 40 to 45 minutes. Open the pouches carefully they will be hot and full of steam. Makes 1 dozen armadillos.

Graduation

2009-06-06T21:04:00.003-06:00

My sister went to Ameritech College and graduated in Medical and Dental Office Management. She was on the Dean's List and had perfect attandance. She was chosen as a speaker for her department. I'm so proud of her!!!!! Congratulations Mary!!!!
Melody and Mary

Mary with her children Anne and Greg

Mary with Anne, Greg and granddaughters Mandy and Lara

Lumberjack Competition

2009-06-06T20:19:00.006-06:00

We watched part of the Lumberjack Competition at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. ESPN was recording the competition to be aired at a later date. We enjoyed our experience!!

Cabin

2009-05-25T17:32:00.004-06:00

We made our first trip to the cabin today. There are still some snow banks but we can get in. We saw our first Cow Elk for the season. It is the mateing season for frogs and they are croaking it up like gangbusters. It is a beautiful sound!

Banana Nut Bread

2009-05-25T17:28:00.003-06:00

I got this recipe from my Cousin Linda. What intriqued me was the buttermilk. It makes it so moist. It's a great recipe.

3/4 cup butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

4 bananas, mashed

2 eggs, well beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups sifted flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Add the bananas, eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Sift the baking soda, salt and flour together. Stir it into the banana mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Add nuts and mix well. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour 15 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning it out. Cool completely.

No Bake Cookies

2009-05-16T21:11:00.002-06:00

I always used Nestle's quick instead of cocoa because I didn't want it to be too chocolatey. My husband doesn't like chocolate and suggested I use Nestle's quick strawberry. They turned out great!!!

Chocolate Oatmeal Drops
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons cocoa or Nestle's quick

Mix together and bring to boiling point, DON'T BOIL. Remove from stove and add:
3 cups oats
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup nuts
1 cup coconut

Mix together and drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or foil.

If nuts and coconut are not added, add another cup of oats. If you like it dry verses fudgy, keep adding oats to desired dryness.

New Pillows

2009-05-06T20:08:00.002-06:00

I found these pillows at Wal Mart and they matched the other pillows and decorations in the living room.

Flowers in my Yard

2009-04-25T11:39:00.003-06:00

I love the heart shape so that is my fasination with the Bleeding Heart. I have 2 bushes in my yard.

Our tulips are very beautiful this year!

Little Sahara Sand Dunes

2009-04-12T14:23:00.004-06:00

Kay and I went to the sand dunes to see 2 of my nephews and to see what they do there. There were approximately 15,000 people camped out and riding 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers and sand rails. There is a hill called the Face that everyone goes up and some do wheelies. It is very entertaining. We enjoyed our day!!

My nephew Paul is on the left.

This is my nephew Paul.

Tortellini Salad

2009-04-08T13:25:00.003-06:00

I got this recipe from http://www.cookingwithangel.com/. I like this because the dressing consist of mayonnaise and sour cream.

2 pkg frozen tortellini (4 cups)

1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/4 cup sour cream

2 cloves garlic, mashed

2 tablespoons minced basil

1/4 cup finely minced red bell pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

Possible add-ins: black olives, ham, green onion, seeded cucumber, mushrooms, marinated artichokes, shredded povolone, salami, baby peas, etc.

Cook pasta; set aside to cool. Combine mayo, garlic, basil, peppers and sour cream; stri in pasta. Refrigerate. Best if made ahead. Add the add-ins you want. Serve.

Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

2009-03-31T16:55:00.004-06:00

I tasted this salad at Relief Society and fell in love with it. I made it the next day. I checked the internet and found that you can add anything you like.

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Bacon

Craisins

Sunflower Seeds

1 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Sugar

2 Tablespoons White Distilled Vinegar

Chop up vegetables into bite size pieces. Add craisins and seeds. Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together. Mix dressing and vegetables together.

Can also add cheese chunks, cherry tomatoes, red onion, celery, red seedless grapes, shredded carrot, kidney beans, green onions, olives, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, chicken, cashews or ramen noodles.

Other ideas for dressings are Italian Dressing, Ranch Dressing or Asian Dressing consisting of 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon sugar.

Hope you enjoy this salad as much as I do!!!!

Ancestor's Plates

2009-03-23T11:07:00.011-06:00

I have plates that belonged to my grandparents and mother and have recently moved them to a new place in my home.

This plate belonged to my Grandpa Weeter who had a restaurant. Steaks were served on this platter.

This plate belonged to my Mother. She had a full dinner set of Currier and Ivies.

This plate is mine. I love hearts!

This plate belonged to my Grandma Snyder.

This plate belonged to my Grandma Weeter.

Fifty Things to Make with One Bread Recipe

2009-03-19T17:42:00.005-06:00

I attended a bread making class with my sister-in-law and throughly enjoyed it. It was presented by a mother/daughter team from Pantry Secrets. Check them out at http://www.pantrysecrets.net/. I came home and mixed up a batch and was able to make 2 loaves of bread, a taco braid and a cream cheese braid. They all taste wonderful!!!!!

Bread Cream Cheese Braid

Taco Braid

Parmesan-Herb Pan Biscuits

2009-03-10T19:03:00.004-06:00

I found this recipe at a food blogger's blog - http://cafejohnsonia.blogspot.com. I saw this woman and 2 others on Good Things Utah. My sister-in-law has made something similar and made it look so easy, so I tried it and am pleased with the results! My husband thought I used a box or biscuit mix because it didn't take long to mix up.

1/3 cup butter
2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbs chopped fresh herbs
1 tbs sugar
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk

Heat ove to 400 degrees F. Place butter i a 9" square baking dish and place in the oven to melt. Remove pan from oven until ready to use. Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and add the milk. Stir until the flour is just moistened and starts to form a ball. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead ten times. Roll the dough into a rectangle that is 12" by 4". Cut the dough into twelve 1" strips. Dip each strip into the melted butter in the pan. Arrange the biscuit strips in the pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12.

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

2009-03-09T18:58:00.003-06:00

This one is a keeper!!!!

2 tbs minced garlic
3 tbs olive oil
1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbs chopped fresh parsley

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large casserole dish. Place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. Add cauliflower and shake to mix. Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.

Mexican Haystack

2009-03-05T19:08:00.005-07:00

Most people know about the Hawaiin Haystack but I was looking for something different and found this recipe. This is a keeper!

1 lb ground beef

1/2 small onion, chopped

3/4 cup favorite salsa

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

Cooked Rice

Corn Chips (not fritos)

Shredded Cheese

Onion, chopped

Tomato, chopped

Lettuce, shredded

Black olives, sliced (optional)

Sour cream (optional)

Black Beans (optional)

Guacamole (optional)

Salsa

In skillet brown beef with onion, drain. Stir in salsa, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Simmer for 20 minutes. Place handful of corn chips on plate, next put some rice on top, then some of the meat mixture, then top with cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, sour cream, beans, guacamole and salsa.

St Patrick/Easter Tablerunner

2009-03-05T19:04:00.005-07:00

My sister-in-law came over and taught me how she makes tablerunners. This one looks better than the one I did on my own. I will be making more to cover each month of the year!

Barbecued Anything

2009-03-02T16:10:00.002-07:00

I got this recipe from "Sugar Cookie Murder" by Joanne Fluke. I used what I had in the house rather than the recommendations. It is a very good recipe but we did not think it better than "Tony Roma's Honey Carolina Steak Sauce" or "Lea and Perrins Steak Sauce".

Norman Rhodes is the name of the character that submitted this recipe.

1/2 cup catsup (Norman uses Heinz)
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup bottled steak sauce (Norman uses Heinz 57)
1/4 cup prepared mustard (Norman uses hone mustard)
2 tablespoons wine vinegar (or apple cider or plain white)
1/2 teaspoon Season Salt (see Mrs. Knudson's recipe)
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 onion, minced (if Norman's in a hurry, he uses dried chopped onion)

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Mrs Knudson's Season Salt
1/2 cup table salt
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano

Place the ingredients in a blender and blend for a few seconds. Store in a tightly-covered container. Yield: 3/4 cup Season Salt

Cornbread Salad

2009-02-15T15:49:00.002-07:00

I made a valentine's dinner and invited my husband's brother and sisters. I made several dishes that they had never tasted. This is the one that got the most attention.

1 batch cornbread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (14.5 oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can niblet corn, drained
1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 large tomatoes, chopped
2 cups grated Sharp Cheddar
1 (8 oz) bottle ranch dressing
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Mix and bake cornbread according to the directions on the box. In the bottom of a large glass bowl, place cornbread cubes. Layer beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and cheese on top of cornbread. Spread ranch dressing evenly over cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Four Corner Apron

2009-02-08T19:15:00.002-07:00

I'm not the best sewer but I attempted to make an apron. It turned out great.

Anniversary

2009-02-08T18:40:00.001-07:00

This is what we looked like 17 years ago today. February 8th.

Reversible Tablerunner

2009-01-21T19:56:00.005-07:00

I was given a reversible tablerunner for my birthday. I just love it and decided I wanted more.

So I used the newspaper to make a pattern, went shopping for material and thought through the process.

Well, this is how it looks!

I did learn that panels are not necessarily a good thing to use. That the larger blocks might be okay but you need to pay attention to make sure you get a complete picture.

The hardest part is the edging! I don't have that figured out. If anyone can help, please do so!!

Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches

2009-01-21T18:41:00.002-07:00

We enjoyed this sandwich but not as much as the Shredded Beef Master Recipe by itself. We would cut the cumin in half and add extra green chilies.

1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups Shredded Beef Master Recipe
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
4 onion rolls, split and toasted, if desired
1 cup shredded lettuce

In a large saucepan, cook onion in hot oil over medium heat about 4 minutes or until tender. Add shredded beef, undrained tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until heated through and desired consistency. Stir in cilantro. To serve, sprinkle some of the cheese over bottom of onion rolls. Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture over cheese on each bun. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and the shredded lettuce. Add roll tops. Makes 4 servings.

Shredded Beef Master Recipe

2009-01-20T19:00:00.002-07:00

This is a fabulous recipe!!! It has wonderful flavor!

Trim fat from a 3 to 3 1/2 pound boneless beef chuck pot roast. If necesary, cut beef to fit a 4 to 5 quart slow cooker. Place 2 large onions, cut into thin wedges and 2 cloves garlic, minced in the cooker. Top with beef. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (14 oz) can beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Pour over beef in cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 11 to 12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5 1/2 to 6 hours. Remove beef and onion from cooker, reserving juices. Using two forks, shred beef, discarding any fat. Skim fat from juices. Add onion to beef; add enough juices to beef to moisten. Place 2-cup portions of beef in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Makes 6 cups.

Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce

2009-01-19T18:59:00.003-07:00

We totally enjoyed the blue cheese sauce. I'm serving this to my husband's brother and sisters on Valentine's Day.

4 Steaks
1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons lowfat buttermilk
Dash Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar and garlic. Put the steak into a sealable plastic bag with the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator. In the meantime, in a small bowl combine the blue cheese and buttermilk with a fork, mashing until creamy. Stir in the Worcestershire and set aside. Remove the meat from the marinade and season both sides with salt and pepper. Discard the marinade. Cook the meat in a grill pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Drizzle steak with blue cheese sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

What a difference tile makes!

2009-01-10T20:37:00.009-07:00

Give Away

2009-01-08T18:00:00.003-07:00

Check out the give away at http://www.justanotherhangup.blogspot.com/

Shop by M

2009-01-06T14:00:00.003-07:00

Check out my nieces website of jewelry, tags, pillows, etc.

http://www.shopbym.blogspot.com/

Ham and Bean Soup

2009-01-03T18:11:00.002-07:00

I was given a ham bone so I asked my sister-in-laws how to make soup. They said to boil the ham bone with onion and celery for about 3 hours. Strain the soup, maintaing the liquid. Put fresh onion and celery back in. Take the bone and cut off any ham still on it. Return the meat into the soup. Add carrots, if desired. I used canned butter beans but you can use fresh beans and boil with the bone. Season to taste. I used garlic pepper, celery, parsley and onion. It turned out great!! It's something I would do again!

New Year's Day Bowling

2009-01-01T16:55:00.007-07:00

After breakfast we go bowling!

New Year's Day Breakfast

2009-01-01T16:40:00.003-07:00

My Dad started the tradition of going to breakfast on New Year's Day. Now that he is gone we are still carrying on that tradition.

Ice Cream Pie

2008-12-28T17:35:00.002-07:00

I made an ice cream pie for Christmas dinner. I used the Walnut Pie Crust. You melt your ice cream and place it in the crust and then freeze. Serve with toppings of your choice. I thought I had buttered the pan before putting the crust in but when we went to serve it the crust would not come out. That was sad, because I think the crust is the best part.

Walnut Pie Crust
1 cup pastry or all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash salt
3/4 cup walnut pieces
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. You will need one buttered, 9-inch deep dish pie pan either a light-colored or glass pan. Place the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl and stir to combine. Place the nuts in a food processor or blender and pulse just long enough to chop the nuts finely, not into a paste. Scrape the nuts into the flour mixture and stir to combine. Add the melted butter and combine well. Press the mixture into the buttered pie pan making certain that the crust is evenly thick. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until it just starts to brown on the edges. Do not over bake. A light-colored or glass pan will absorb less heat than a dark one and help ensure against over baking.

Countdown to Santa's Arrival

2008-12-23T19:07:00.003-07:00

Here is a link to watch Santa's arrival throughout the world.
http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.html

Hole In One

2008-12-18T10:11:00.003-07:00

In the book Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke she shares this recipe. When I read it, it reminded that my Mother used to make it for us when we were kids. So today I made it for me. I added a little cheese to it. It doesn't look as good as my Mom's but it was the memory that was wonderful!!!!!

One slice of bread (any kind)

One egg

Softened butter

Biscuit cutter or juice glass

Spray a frying pan with non-stick spray and set it aside. Butter the pieces of bread on one side. Put it butter-side-down in the frying pan. Butter the side on top. With a biscuit cutter or the rim of a juice glass, stamp a hole in the center of the slice of bread. Put the circle you've cut out next to the slice of bread in the pan. Put the pan on medium heat and wait until the bread starts to fry. Then crack an egg and drop it into the hole in the bread. Add salt and pepper to the egg if you wish. When the egg has cooked on the bottom, flip the whole thing, bread and all, with a pancake turner. Also flip the cutout circle of bread. Fry until the egg is done the way you want it.

Christmas Decorations

2008-12-16T12:38:00.010-07:00

Christmas Statue

2008-12-15T13:58:00.003-07:00

This is the beautiful statue that is in front of the Provo Temple.

Crossword Puzzle

2008-12-14T17:03:00.001-07:00

Here is a website where you can download a program so you can create your own crossword puzzle. I thought this would be fun to have a personalized Christmas puzzle.
http://www.freedownloadaday.com/2008/12/14/create-your-own-crossword-puzzles-with-eclipsecrossword/
Enjoy!!!!

Fudge Cupcakes

2008-12-10T20:38:00.004-07:00

I just finished reading Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke. I enjoy her books. She includes at least 8 recipes in each book. This one happened to have one particular recipe that was discussed throughout the book because the owner of the Cookie Jar was trying to figure out what the secret ingredient was in a recipe she received. She must have mixed up the cupcake recipe 6 times and having the son and daughter-in-law of the submitter taste them until she figured out that it was Raspberry Syrup.

Fudge Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position

4 squares unsweetened baking chocolate (1 ounce each)
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup raspberry syrup (for pancakes - I used Knott's red raspberry)
1 2/3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature (one stick, 1/4 pound)
1 1/2 cups white sugar (not a misprint - you'll use 1 3/4 cups sugar in all)
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk

Line a 12-cup muffin pan with double cupcake papers. Since this recipe makes 18 cupcakes, you can use an additional 6-cup muffin pan lined with double papers, or you can butter and flour an 8-inch square cake pan or the equivalent.
Microwave the chocolate, raspberry syrup and 1/4 cup sugar in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave again for another minute. At this point, the chocolate will be almost melted, but it will maintain its shape. Stir the mixture until smooth and let cool to lukewarm. (You can also do this in a double boiler on the stove.)
Measure flour, mix in baking powder and salt and set aside. In an electric mixer (or with a VERY strong arm), beat th butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. (About 3 minutes with a mixer - an additional 2 minutes if you're doing it by hand.) Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition to make sure they're thoroughly incorporated. Ad approximately a third of the flour mixture and a third of the milk. (You don't have to be exact - adding the flour and milk in increments makes the batter smoother.) When that's all mixed in, add another third of the flour and another third of the milk. When that's incorporated, add the remainder of the flour and the remainder of the milk. Mix thoroughly.
Test your chocolate mixture to make sure it's cool enough to add. (You don't want to cook the eggs!) If it's fairly warm to the touch but not so hot you have to pull your hand away, you can add it at this point. Stir thoroughly and you're done.
Let the batter rest for five minutes. Then stir it again by hand and fill each cupcake paper three-quarters full. If you decided to use the 8-inch cake pan instead of the 6-cup muffin tin, fill it with the remaining batter.
Bake the cupcakes in a 350 degrees F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes. The 8-inch cake should bake an additional 5 minutes.

Fudge Frosting
2 cups chocolate chips (a 12-ounce package)
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

If you use a double boiler for this frosting, it's foolproof. You can also make it in a heavy saucepan over low to medium heat on th stovetop, but you'll have to stir it constantly with a spatula to keep it from scorching.
Fill the bottom part of the double boiler with water. Make sure it doesn't touch the underside of the top.
Put the chocolate chips in the top of the double boiler, set it over the bottom and place the double boiler on the stovetop at medium heat. Stir occasionally until th chocolate chips are melted.
Stir in the can of sweetened condensed milk and cook approximately two minutes, stirring constantly, until the frosting is shiny and of spreading consistency.
Spread on cupcakes, making sure to fill in the "frosting pocket".
Give the frosting pan to your favorite person to scrape.
These cupcakes are even bettr if you cool them, cover them, and let them sit for several hours before frosting them.

Penne a la Carbonara

2008-12-10T19:53:00.003-07:00

I found this recipe through Giada De Laurentiis. It is an easy Carbonara reicpe. I could not find pancetta so I used prosciutto. I love the flavor!!!

1 lb pancetta, diced into 1 inch cubes

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 eggs, at room temperature

1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature

1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan

1 lb dried penne

4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Heat a large saute pan, until hot. Add pancetta and saute until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and remove pan from heat. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish. In a large pot, boil 6 quarts of salted boiling water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse with water; you want to retain the pasta's natural starches so that the sauce will stick. While the pasta is still hot, return it back to the pot. Add the browned pancetta and mix well. Add the cream mixture and coat the pasta completely. It's important to work quickly while the pasta is still warm so that the cream mixture will cook, but not curdle. Add remaining Parmesan and chopped parsley. Makes 4 servings.

"Foolproof" Whole Wheat Bread

2008-12-10T19:36:00.003-07:00

My sister-in-law made arrangements for her mother to give me a bread making lesson using a Bosch. It was a fun afternoon. While I was making bread, my sister-in-law was making bread and cinnamon rolls. It was fun!!! I learned a lot from both of them!

Combine 6 cups hot tap water and 8 cups freshly ground whole wheat flour in Bosch and mix on low speed. Add 2 tablespoons salt, 2/3 cup oil and 2/3 cup honey. Continue to mix until well blended. Add 1 cup flour to mixture. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons Saf yeast to mixture and blend thoroughly. Add 5 to 6 more cups flour to the mixture until it cleans bowl. Let knead for 8 minutes on low speed. Place dough in greased pans at 1/2 full. Place grocery bag loosely around pans. Let rise till double in bulk. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Turn out of pan immediately.

Mincemeat Quick Bread

2008-11-29T19:09:00.005-07:00

I spent Thanksgiving with my youngest brother, his family and his in-laws. I had quite a chat with his mother-in-law about rolls, bread and Bosch bread machines. I went the day after Thanksgiving shopping with my sister-in-law, just intending to tag along. She stopped at Emergency Essentials and the line went around the store twice. Well, they had a sale on two different Bosch machines. I was in the front of the store, the machines were in the back. I was tempted and thought if there is one still available when I get to the back of the store I'll buy one. The one with the attachments were gone. When we got the spot were they were, they brought out a combination of a Bosch bread machine and a Vita Mill. Yeah, I bought one! So my sister-in-law is checking with her Mom to see if she will give me a bread demonstration using my mill and bread machine. I did play with the machine and made this bread. My husband loves gumdrops in bread so I added some.

1 egg
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice, apple juice or pineapple juice
2 cups mincemeat
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Mix together egg, oil, orange peel, juice and mincemeat, blending well. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add gradually to the egg mixture. Mix just until moist. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour. Remove the loaf from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Makes 1 loaf.

Christmas Give Away / Give Away Tote

2008-11-18T15:31:00.003-07:00

My friend at Just Another Hang Up is having a give away. She makes tote's in the most fabulous combinations of colors and patterns. Check it out at justanotherhangup.blogspot.com.

Chicken with Mushrooms and Peas

2008-11-17T19:24:00.003-07:00

I tried this recipe and found the vegetables to be the best part. I thought the chicken was too plain. I used vegetable oil and oregano due to our likes and dislikes.

8 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
8 ounces mushrooms, halved
1 onion, coarsely chopped
One 10-ounce package frozen peas

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; roast for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the mushrooms, onion, peas and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add the vegetables to the chicken and cook for 25 minutes more.

Snickerdoodle Pie

2008-11-09T18:20:00.008-07:00

I found this recipe at http://www.bhg.com/ and wondered what it would be like. I like the cookie. I thought it was rather sweet and tasted just like the cookie!

1 recipe Single-Crust Pie Pastry, see recipe, or 1

rolled refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1/2 of a

15-oz pkg)

1 tablespoon raw or coarse sugar

1/2 plus 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

2 teaspoons butter, melted

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup butter

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup

1/2 plus 1 teaspoon vanilla, divided

1/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon baking power

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare patry and line 9-inch pie plate. In bowl combine raw sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Brush melted butter over crust. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon-sugar mixture. Set aside. For syrup, in saucepan combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, the water, corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil gently for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside. In mixing bowl beat 1/4 cup softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in granulated sugar, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar until well combined. Beat in egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in milk until combined. Beat in flour. Spread evenly in crust-lined pie plate. Slow pour syrup over filling in pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Cover edges of pie with foil. Bake pie 25 minutes; carefully remove foil. Bake about 20minutes more or until top is puffed and golden brown, and a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes on wire rack. Serve warm. Makes 10 servings.

Slow-Cooked Praline Apple Crisp

2008-11-03T19:51:00.003-07:00

We have 2 apple trees so I've been looking for different ways to use them. I found this recipe at http://www.pillsbury.com/. I love it because of the oatmeal, brown sugar and toffee bit combination.

6 medium-size crisp tart apples (Granny Smith

or Braebum), peeled if desired, cut into 1/2

-inch-thick slices (about 6 cups)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup toffee bits

Ice cream, if desired

Spray 3 to 4 quart slow clooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix apples and cinnamon to coat. Place in slow cooker. In medium bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, flour and butter with pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Stir in pecans and toffee bits. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over apoples. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. Serve apple crisp with ice cream.

Potato Kielbasa Skillet

2008-10-27T18:49:00.008-06:00

I tried this recipe tonight. I have not cooked with red potatoes or spinach, so this was fun to try. We do not care for thyme, so I subsituted it with oregano. My kielbasa and potatoes were over cooked due to me talking to my sister on the phone. We liked this and will be keeping the recipe!

1 lb red potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons water
3/4 lb smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups fresh baby spinach
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender; drain. In a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add potatoes; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until kielbasa and potatoes are lightly browned. Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, thyme and pepper; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Add spinach and bacon; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Makes 4 servings.

Twice-Baked Potatoes

2008-10-26T19:51:00.003-06:00

I like this recipe because it combines white and sweet potatoes. I enjoy the cumin.

2 large potatoes
2 sweet potatoes
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Butter-flavored spray
Paprika

Bake potatoes and sweet potatoes in a 400 degree F oven until soft, about 50 minutes. Cool potatoes slightly, cut them in half while still warm and gently scoop out pulp. Save skins from potatoes. Combine white and sweet potato pulp, sour cream, cumin and salt in food processor mixer until pureed. Heap potato mixture into empy shells, spray with butter spray and sprinkle with paprika. Place under broiler for five minutes or until lightly browned.

Disney World

2008-10-19T18:48:00.010-06:00

We are back from Disney World. We went there to attend my 2nd cousin Justin's wedding. We enjoyed our adventure. It was the first time for both of us to be in Florida and Disney World. The first day we spent finding our way around and figuring out the bus system. That is the Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom behind us. As you get closer you can see different animals carved into it.

Cinderella is my favorite fairytale so I had to have a picture of the castle. I was too slow to get reservations for the restuarant inside of the castle. You need to be making arrangements more than 3 months ahead!

It's a Handbag Giveaway!

2008-10-09T12:44:00.002-06:00

They are giving 24 handbags away in a 24 hour period. They are launching their new website.

Go to www.handbagplanet.com