Hot weather already!

I can't believe how the weather's jumped from 30 degree weather here in the Blue Ridge Mountains to 80 degrees!

I'm still working on my wool jacket and knitted sweater. I wrote about the wool jacket here and I bought yarn for the sweater from here.

Where did the 60 degree weather I was expecting go to? I figured I'd have plenty of time.

I've gotta figure out a way to work in all my projects in a timely manner.

My husband's also got me helping him with painting every room in the house and I'm sure there are more projects to come. How can I squeeze all the things I want to do in with all the things I need to do, like work and chores?

Ugh. I've gotta find a better system! :)

Some (old) new recipes for you

I remembered I'd posted some recipes over on MySpace and figured I'd share them here. I never go to MySpace any more (does anyone?), so why keep all the goodies over there. Right?


All of these recipes are my own. You can't publish them and take credit for them as your own, but you can feel free to use 'em and share them as much as you like. Enjoy!


From Sept. 9, 2007 (yes, I date things, forgive me my quirks):


Colby Jack Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients:
2 heads of broccoli heads, cut up
2 chicken breasts, cut up
1 12 oz. can of cream of chicken and herbs soup
6 oz. of milk (half of the soup can)
garlic powder, season for taste
8 oz. of colby jack cheese, shredded

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place cut up the broccoli and chicken in the bottom of a lasagna pan.
3. Mix the cream of chicken soup, milk and garlic powder in a bowl.
4. Pour soup mixture over the broccoli and chicken and mix to coat.
5. Sprinkle the shredded colby jack on top of the chicken and broccoli mixture.
6. Pop into the oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Curry Potato Wedges

Ingredients:
4-5 potatoes, cut into wedges
olive oil
curry powder
chili seasoning (with salt)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 or 400 degrees.
2. Place cut potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil to coat.
3. Sprinkle curry powder and chili seasoning onto potatoes. Toss with hands to coat. Add enough seasoning and spice for your taste.
4. Place the potatoes on a cookie sheet and pop into the oven for 45 minutes or until potatoes are soft and cooked. Allow to stay longer if you want crispy fries.


From Jan. 31, 2007:


Spinach and Tomatoes


Ingredients:
1 10 oz. pkg frozen spinach
1 tomato
2 cloves garlic, minced
olive oil
basil
salt
thyme (optional)

Directions:
1. Defrost the spinach and wring it in a towel to squeeze out all the water.
2. Cut the tomato into wedges and then halve the wedges.
3. Warm a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add enough olive oil to lightly cover the skillet.
4. Toss in the garlic, basil and thyme and stir frequently for about 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the spinach and cook until spinach is warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Toss in the tomato.
7. Add a little more olive oil to coat the veggies and keep the spices from sticking and burning to the skillet. Stir to coat well and let cook until warm.
8. Add salt to taste.
Serves 2-3.


From Sept. 13, 2006:


Late Summer Veggie Soup

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves of garlic chopped
1 scallion (small white onion) chopped
1 palmful of thyme, fresh or dried (I used fresh)
2 pinches of chives, fresh or dried (I used fresh)
1 small or medium summer squash
1 cup full of halved cherry tomatoes
1 stalk of celery chopped
1 can of low sodium chicken stock (12-14 oz.)
black pepper.

Directions:
1. Warm a medium pot over medium heat.
2. Add the olive oil and then the garlic, onions, thyme and chives.
3. Saute for about 1-2 minutes.
4. Add squash, tomatoes and celery. Stir well.
5. Add the chicken stock and season with pepper.
6. Cook for about 10-15 minutes or until veggies are to the desired crispness. Then, enjoy!
Serves 2-4 depending on the amount served.

Angry Chicken's emailorder and flowers

It's finally here! Amy Karol of Angry Chicken has posted eMailorder #11 — Potions and Concoctions — and it's ready for downloading.

Amy had asked her blog readers if we wanted a compilation of all her various homemade remedies and goodies. I've been looking forward to it for a bit now, especially the lip balm, deodorant and the shampoo recipes.

In Amy's description, here's what you can find in this new download: Mullein Oil, Shampoo and Detangler, Facial Oil, Eye Compress, Herbal Toner, Vapor Rub, Facial Cleanser, Bugs Don't Like Me Balm, Favorite Tea, Hair Spray, Lip Balm, Baby Bottom Spray, Plantain Poultice for Stings, Magic Tooth Cleaning Solution, Deodorant, and Elderflower Cough Syrup

I'll report back as I give 'em a try.

You can find the eMailorder here. You can buy it using PayPal.
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Also, check out this crocheted magnet Nannie made me. My grandma is one of the crafty ladies that retaught me how to crochet when I picked up the hook again a couple years ago.

Ain't it cute? Spring's on the way, folks!

I may make my own copy and post the pattern here for y'all so you can make your own.

Nannie created this cutie using one a friend gave her many years ago as a copy. Her flower magnet has been on her frig for years and she thought she'd copy it and give some away.