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diet Week Two Results of 12-Week Challenge For those of you following my Live the Life 12-week challenge – here is the 2 week result:I had a great week last week and am down 4 more pounds!  This makes a total loss of 6 pounds after two weeks.  I have lost 1 inch off my hips and 1 inch from my waist, […]
baby Baby Izze Update First of all, thanks so much for all the love and support!  I have amazing friends and family!  We were hoping to bring Izze home today, but the doctor says she is still suffering from the effects of the methadone that her birth mom was on and they are starting her on morphine today to […]
diet Challenge Week One Update For anyone who might be interested in my week one results of my Live the Life Challenge – here it is!I am down 2 pounds (a bit disappointing not to see a bit more progress, but I am moving in the right direction!), lost an inch off my hips and have lost inches in my […]
adopted Our Little Izze! My son Jonathon and his wife Sarah have been married for two years and thus far, have been unable to conceive.  This is a brief version of a very long story and how life can be wonderful and miraculous….Sunday morning, June 12, 2011, about 8:30 Izzebel entered the world in one heck of a hurry! […]
chocolate Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup sugar3.4 oz. package vanilla instant pudding mix2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract2 1/4 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray cookie sheet with Pam.  Using a mixer, beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add […]
diet Getting VERY Personal! PROCEED WITH CAUTION!I have decided to be VERY brave and post something very personal about myself.  Not real sure if this is a good idea, but I think there are lots of people that will relate and perhaps be encouraged to kEEP tRYINg!!!!  I have struggled with my weight since I was about 14-years-old and […]
chicken Chicken Salad 4 cups cooked, cubed chicken (3-4 breasts)2 1/2 cups large uncooked pasta shells, cook and drain2 cups red grapes1/4 cup sliced green onion2 cups diced celery2 cups diced red delicious apples1 small can crushed pineapple, drained wellMix all ingredients together in a large bowl.  Add 1 1/2 cups cashews and dressing.  Serves 18-20.Dressing:1 cup mayonnaise1 […]
cake Raspberry Supreme 1 white cake mix1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened1 1/2 cups powdered sugar2 cups whipped cream1 (4.75 oz) box raspberry Danish dessert2 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (or 1 pkg frozen)Prepare cake mix as directed on package.  Pour into large cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.  Cool completely.  Beat cream cheese […]
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bars Double Chocolate Brownies 3/4 cup butter4 oz. unsweetened chocolate2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 1/4 cups flour2 tsp vanilla1 cup chopped pecans1 bag (12 oz) chocolate chips (2 cups)Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray 9X13″ pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large glass bowl, heat butter and chocolate in microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes; stir until smooth.  Let […]
breads Blueberry Muffins With Lemon Zest 2 eggs, beaten1 cup milk2/3 cup oil1/2 tsp vanilla1 tsp grated lemon rind, yellow part only (use a zester for best results)2 2/3 cup flour1 T baking powder1 1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup sugar (rounded)1 1/2 cups blueberries1/2 cup butter1/2 cup sugarWhip together eggs, milk, oil and vanilla.  Add lemon rind.  Add flour, baking powder, salt, […]
chicken Chicken Alfredo 1/4 cup butter1 cup heavy cream1 clove garlic1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup fresh parsleyshredded or cubed chickenMelt butter; add cream and simmer 5 minutes.  Add garlic and parmesan cheese and cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.  Stir in parsley and serve over chicken and pasta.  NOTE:  You can add […]
beef Stir-Fry Beef & Broccoli Marinate 1 lb beef strips in:4 T soy sauce2 cloves minced garlic2 T sherry wine or water2 tsp sugarStir fry beef in 2 T oil.  Remove from wok.  Stir fry broccoli until tender crisp.  Return beef to wok and add gravy thickening.  Heat through.  Serve over rice.Gravy thickening:1/4 cup water1 T cornstarch1 bouillon cube (beef […]
gardening Hello Spring!!! So excited for Spring!  We have spent a couple of weekends now working in the yard – trimming, weeding, planting, and getting water features up and running again!  There is nothing that gets me going quite like the hope of warmer weather, dirt under the fingernails and watching things grow!  Many of you know that […]
chinese Dave’s Lettuce Wraps lettuce leaves, washed and removed from head, but left whole (we like romaine best)2 T soy sauce2 T brown sugar1 c mushrooms, minced1-8 oz can bamboo shoots, minced1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced small1/2 cup green onions, minced1 8 oz can water chestnuts, mincedCook chicken in wok, remove and mince.  Mince bamboo shoots […]
bars Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam 3 egg whites 6 T sugar 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1 cup sliced almonds, divided Additional powdered sugar  In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.  Gradually add flour and mix well.  Press […]
breakfast Toasted Coconut Coffee Cake Topping:1/2 cup flour1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 T cinnamon6 T butter, meltedCombine all ingredients and set aside.Make the batter:5 large egg yolks1/4 cup brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1 1/2 tsp vanillaBeat above ingredients until mixture is thick and a pale yellow color — about 2 minutes.  Mix in 3/4 cup softened […]
carding Newest Card In my “free-time” I love to make cards. This is my latest creation. I usually do about 12-24 cards at a time so I have them on hand to use for clients, family, and friends. I don’t consider myself a great “carder” but LOVE to do something that is creative and useful! This whole crazy […]
stories The Father’s Eyes Bob Richards, the former pole-vault champion, shares a moving story about a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart. Practice after practice, he eagerly gave everything he had. But being half the size of the other boys, he got absolutely nowhere. At all the games, this hopeful athlete sat on the bench […]
Uncategorized Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam 3 egg whites 6 T sugar 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1 cup sliced almonds, divided Additional powdered sugar  In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.  Gradually add flour and mix well.  Press […]
real estate Double Dip or Double Your Money? Interesting look at housing prices over the next five years. http://kcmblog.com/2011/03/28/double-dip-or-double-your-money-%E2%80%A6-or-both/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KeepingCurrentMatters+%28KCM+Blog%29
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