Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Birds Create a Happy Face!

                                           This makes me smile!

Random acts of kindness-Valentine's Day

Random Act of Kindness:  Show appreciation in your community to firefighters, police officers, postal workers, sanitation workers, etc. by dropping off bags of chocolate hearts or Valentine candy to let them know you "love" what they do for the community!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Fun Superbowl Appetizer!


By: Rachael Ray (found on rachaelraymag.com)

Pizza Puffs

4 servings Prep: 15 mins(plus standing) Cook: 25 mins


  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 ounces cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
  • 4 ounces pepperoni, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees . Grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; whisk in the milk and egg. Stir in the mozzarella and pepperoni; let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir the batter and divide among the mini-muffin cups. Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, microwave the pizza sauce until warmed through, then stir in 1 tablespoon basil. Sprinkle the puffs with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Serve the puffs and red pepper slices with the pizza sauce for dipping.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Fun Idea: When ordering a pepperoni pizza, have the store arrange the pepperoni in a smiley face to add some fun and interest! I have done this as well when ordering a pizza to be delivered to someone for their birthday-they loved it!
Random act of kindness: When in line at a store, coffee shop, fast food restaurant, etc. pay the bill of a person in front of you when you hear their total (according to what you can afford!). You can also do this in a drive-thru line-just ask the cashier what the total of the person behind you is, pay for their meal and give them a wonderful surprise!