Today (May 21, 2010)

Today (May 21, 2010)

I am loving... naps
that the morning sickness is starting to go away
my new Amish cookbook

I wish...  that I could be more organized
that I could stay focused
that I knew this baby's gender (June 16th we have our ultrasound)

I dislike... my girls getting into things that don't belong to them
that the hamburger meat I bought last night is brown this am.  I am definitely taking it back today
morning sickness

Favorites at Home... green smoothies
grocery shopping all by myself
long, hot baths when dh is home to take care of kids

Thinking About...  being pregnant with #5 and what it will mean to our family
starting to potty train Jordan.  He's not ready yet.
registering Maya for Kindergarten

Craving...my Aunt Brenda's Macaroni Salad (making this later)
Chocolate Truffles
Salads, all the time.  Doesn't matter if it's lettuce, pasta, potato, veggie, fruit, etc...

New Amish Cookbook and a recipe

I just picked up an Amish cookbook at our local Winco grocery store.  It's called "The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook--Plainly Delicious Recipes from the Simple Life" by Georgia Varozza.  It is published by Harvest House Publishers (www.harvesthousepublishers.com). It has some wonderful recipes that I will share soon.  Here is the first one.  I love creamsicles, and this reminds me of one or an Orange Juilius.  Enjoy!


Orange Float Mix

4 cups instant nonfat dry milk
2 cups powdered orange drink mix (such as Tang)
1 cup sugar

Combine all ingredients and mix well.  Place in an airtight container or large plastic storage bags.  Store in a cool, dry place.  Date the container and use within 6 months.

To Use:
1/2 cup Orange Float Mix
1 cup water
2 ice cubes

Mix together all ingredients in a blender and serve immediately.
Variations:  You can add frozen or fresh fruit or berries, flavored or plain yogurt, or anything else that suits your taste.

Etched Serving Dish-gift idea

What a wonderful idea!  I am so doing this crafty idea for the next wedding I attend.  :)

http://happyvalleyquilter.blogspot.com/2008/03/name-that-dish.html

Great craft idea for Grandparents

http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/2009/12/grandparent-gift-idea-photo-plate.html

 This the cutest craft idea.  I <3 it!

Berry Baked Oatmeal

This is so good!  Check her blog out, she has some fantastic recipes.  :)  I can't believe this is my 100th post already.  Time flies.

http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/05/berry-baked-oatmeal.html

Debbie's Strawberry Jello

Debbie's Strawberry Jello 

2 packages (3 oz each)strawberry gelatin powder
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (10 oz each) frozen strawberries, unsweetened
1 can (13 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
2 large bananas
1 pint sour cream
1 tub Cool Whip®

Dissolve jello with boiling water. Then mix in strawberries until thawed. Add pineapple and bananas. Pour 1/2 into 8 x 13 pan. Put in frig till set. Add sour cream layer and the rest of the jello mixture. Just before serving add cool whip. 

German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
1 package German Chocolate Cake Mix
1 stick butter
2 eggs
1 tub Coconut Pecan Frosting

Melt butter in large bowl. Mix in cake mix and eggs. Roll in to 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Once cool, place a good layer of frosting between two similar sized cookies.