Sunday, April 22, 2012

I have discovered that I am not the best at keeping my blog updated! I am going to try to do better!

Funny Grasshopper!

                                                             I love this funny little guy!

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Lemon Twist- Blast From The Past Toy

                                                       Childhood memories! Loved this toy!!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Sundae Cupcakes for School Party!

                                                     Cupcakes for the school party!

Heart Shaped Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls


We started Valentine's day off with fun heart shaped cinnamon rolls-just unwind each roll and roll the ends toward each other. I also used red food coloring to make the icing pink :)

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Disney Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Serves 6
1 pound bacon, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
3/4 cup diced celery
4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 medium red potatoes, diced
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 cups heavy whipping cream
Optional garnishes: chopped chives, bacon bits, sour cream, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
  1. In a 6- to 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving half for garnish. In bacon fat, cook onions, carrots, and celery until the onions are translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Whisk in flour and stir constantly over low heat until the flour is cooked and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Over medium-high heat, bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Adjust thickness by adding water or stock. Soup should have a creamy consistency.
  6. Season to taste, and garnish with toppings.
Cooks’ notes: Soak diced potatoes in cold water until ready to use to keep them from turning brown. To make bacon easier to chop, lightly freeze.

Found at http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/carnation-cafe-closes-thursday-for-renovations-at-disneyland-park/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+DisneyParks+%2528Disney+Parks+Blog%2529&utm_content=Google+Reader

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Funny Cookie Monster Trash Can!

                                                                      This cracks me up!!