In His Presence

The fridge is coming home!

Your heavenly Father knows your needs. He will always give you all you need from day to day. ~ Luke 12:30-31

I'm not a professional...

Basil Chicken Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise ~recipe and picture

Now this looks and sounds good..Its late and all I can think about is food...lol

Ken Haedrich, cookbook author and FamilyFun contributor, came up with this extra juicy burger that's made with ground chicken -- often a leaner alternative to ground beef. Pesto, used both in the burgers and in the special sauce, adds a savory, garden-fresh flavor to his version of a cookout classic.

Got the link here:

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=52179&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_062909_basil

Blessings Sister Brenda

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	For the burgers:
	1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
	3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar or 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
	1/3 cup mayonnaise
	2 tablespoons pesto (store-bought or your favorite recipe)
	Oil for brushing the burgers
	6 burger rolls
	Lettuce
	Sliced tomatoes For the Pesto Mayonnaise:
	1/2 cup mayonnaise
	2 tablespoons pesto

1. Line a medium-size baking sheet with plastic wrap and set it aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, cheese, salt, and pepper, gently tossing the mixture with your hands or a large fork, until evenly blended.

2. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and pesto, then add it to the ground chicken mixture and combine until evenly blended. Shape the meat into six 1/2-inch-thick patties, placing each one on the lined baking sheet as you go. Cover the burgers with plastic wrap and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to firm them. (Note: The patties will be softer than traditional hamburgers.)

3. While the meat is chilling, prepare the grill and make the Pesto Mayonnaise (just combine the ingredients in a small bowl). Then brush one side of each of the burgers with a little oil and place them on the grill, oiled side down. Lightly brush oil on the other side of the burgers and cook them for 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until the meat is no longer pink inside.

4. Serve the burgers on the rolls, dressed with the lettuce, tomatoes, and Pesto Mayonnaise. Makes 6 burgers.

Nutritional Information
Per serving (1 cheddar-based burger on a bun with 1 1/2 tablespoons of pesto mayonnaise):
Calories 572
Total Fat 41 g (62% DV)
Saturated Fat 9 g (47% DV)
Cholesterol 122 mg (41% DV)
Sodium 833 mg (35% DV)
Total Carbohydrate 23 g (8% DV)
Fiber 1 g (5% DV)
Sugars 3 g
Protein 28 g (55% DV)

(Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie neeeds.)

New Potato Salad `recipe

I'm always ready to try something new how about you? Doesn't this sound good..I just love tater salad..

Potato salad is a must for any picnic or barbecue. This easy recipe adds turkey bacon for a tasty twist on a classic summer dish.

Got the link here:

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50240&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_062909_new

Blessings Sister Brenda

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	8 to 10 slices of turkey bacon
	5 lbs. new potatoes
	6 hard-boiled eggs
	4 stalks of celery
	5 or 6 radishes
	2 tbsp. white vinegar
	1 cup mayonnaise
	2 tbsp. prepared Dijon mustard
	3 scallions

1. In a frying pan, cook the turkey bacon strips until crisp and let drain on a paper towel. When cool, crumble the bacon into bits and store for later.

2. Scrub the new potatoes and place in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook just until tender enough to pierce with a fork (about 20 minutes). Drain and immediately plunge the potatoes into cold water to prevent further cooking. When they are cool enough to handle, peel and cut the potatoes and put into a large bowl.

3. Chop the hard-boiled eggs and add to the potatoes. Wash and chop the celery. Scrub the radishes and slice very thin. Add the vegetables to the potatoes and eggs.

4. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the vinegar, mayonnaise and mustard together, and fold into the other ingredients until they are evenly coated. Keep the salad chilled until it's time to eat. Just before serving, sprinkle the crumbled turkey bacon on top and garnish with snipped scallions or radish rosettes. Serves 10 to 12.

Uncle Sam Ice Cream Cones recipe~picture

Now who wouldn't like this? yummy! I love ice cream how about you?

This 4th of July, invite your kids to turn ice cream cones into edible, festive Uncle Sam top hats.

Got the link here:

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50261&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_062909_sams

Blessings Sister Brenda

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	1 Wafer ice cream cone
	White frosting
	Blue fruit leather
	Red and blue decorating gels
	Red and blue M&M's
	Canister of ready-made whipped cream

1. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a plate and return it to the freezer to harden. Meanwhile, construct an Uncle Sam hat out of a wafer ice cream cone.

2. Use frosting to attach a blue band of fruit leather around the bottom of the cone. Squirt vertical stripes of red decorating gel down the sides and blue gel on the top.

3. Using a star tip, squirt on white frosting stars around the blue fruit leather, if desired. TIP: To avoid smudging the Uncle Sam hat design, have your child hold the cone from the inside while decorating it with fruit leather and icing.

4. Remove the ice cream-scoop "head" from the freezer and top with the Uncle Sam hat. Working quickly so the ice cream doesn't melt, add blue M&M's eyes and a red M&M's nose. Finally, add a whipped cream beard. To do this, have your child hold the canister upside down while squirting on a long white beard.

5. Serve up your Uncle Sam ice cream cone immediately. Makes 1.

Fresh Pineapple Salsa ~recipe and picture..

Add a kid-friendly kick to summer barbecue dishes like Fiesta Fajitas with this flavorful, easy-to-make salsa.

I really like pineapple salsa

got the link here:

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=52178&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_062909_salsa

Blessings Sister Brenda

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
	2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
	1/2 cup cilantro
	1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
	1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or less for a milder taste)
	Salt

1. Place all of the ingredients but the salt in a blender or food processor and pulse until the ingredients are mixed but still chunky.

2. Transfer the salsa to a bowl, salt it to taste, then cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve. Makes 2 cups.

Nutritional Information
Per serving (1/4 cup):
Calories 20
Total Fat 0 g (0% DV)
Saturated Fat 0 g (0% DV)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0% DV)
Sodium 148 mg (6% DV)
Total Carbohydrate 6 g (2% DV)
Fiber 0.2 g (1% DV)
Sugars 3 g
Protein 0.3 g (1% DV)

(Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.)

Fresh Pineapple Salsa ~recipe and picture..

Yummy this is a favorite.. I just love pineapple salsa.. Enjoy..

Add a kid-friendly kick to summer barbecue dishes like Fiesta Fajitas with this flavorful, easy-to-make salsa.

Found the link here:

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=52178&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_062909_salsa

Blessings Sister Brenda

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
	2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
	1/2 cup cilantro
	1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
	1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or less for a milder taste)
	Salt

1. Place all of the ingredients but the salt in a blender or food processor and pulse until the ingredients are mixed but still chunky.

2. Transfer the salsa to a bowl, salt it to taste, then cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve. Makes 2 cups.

Nutritional Information
Per serving (1/4 cup):
Calories 20
Total Fat 0 g (0% DV)
Saturated Fat 0 g (0% DV)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0% DV)
Sodium 148 mg (6% DV)
Total Carbohydrate 6 g (2% DV)
Fiber 0.2 g (1% DV)
Sugars 3 g
Protein 0.3 g (1% DV)

(Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.)

Etched Glass Storage Jars info ~picture

Keep pantry staples organized with a set of glass storage jars customized with etched lettering.

Got the link here:

http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/etched-glass-storage-jars

Blessings Sister Brenda

. Clean and dry the glass. Using painter's tape, mark off the area you want to etch. Attach vinyl stick-on letters and decorative tape; press hard to ensure they are attached firmly. 

2. Cover work surfaces (be sure to work in a well-ventilated area). Put on protective gloves and an old shirt with long sleeves. Paint an even layer of etching cream onto glass. Let stand for amount of time indicated by manufacturer's instructions. 

3. Rinse with warm water in a stainless steel sink. (Avoid porcelain sinks; the cream damages glazed surfaces.) Remove letters and tape

Fourth of July Centerpiece info~picture

Dying to decorate for the Fourth of July holiday, but low on party supply cash? Visit WomansDay.com for a simple and elegant centerpiece that will wow your Independence Day guests

By WomansDay.com Staff Posted June 12, 2009 from WomansDay.com

Got the link here:

Blessings SIster Brenda

http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/Fourth-of-July-Centerpiece.html

Supplies

Red sand (available in craft stores)
White sand
Blue sand
1 glass vase
Red, white or blue daisies
A small, decorative American flag

Directions

Make this simple, beautiful centerpiece by:

1) Layering red, white and blue sand in a glass vase.
2) Pour in a layer of color, then shake gently to level.
3) Add flowers or flags for a festive finish.

Bike rally and here come da police...

Good morning! I hope these long hot days are not slowing you down too much. Here on the homestead things are still moving along, but it sure is hot! We had some baby chicks hatch out and I am glad that the mommas are not sitting on eggs as hot as it is in the henhouse.

This week-end we rode up to the city on the motorcycle to the big bike rally they had at Bricktown. It was a long ride in the heat coming home but we sure met a lot of nice people and enjoyed seeing a lot of nice bikes too. I must say I did not expect the thousands of bikes that were there.

Little Miss and I have been going for our 2 mile walk at 8:30-9:00 in the evening. It helps not to have the sun bearing down on us and the dogs are now waiting on us on the porch as they have gotten used to what time we go.

Police Son now really is a police son as he got the news that he gets sworn in on Wednesday for the Pauls Valley police dept. and will be badge number 118. YAY ....... this has been a long hard uphill climb for him but he is actually there now!

Here he is on interview day.

Here he is trying on his uniform. (he is not crazy about the bulky bullet proof vest!)

Over the week-end my nephew got married. He and his bride (and their precious baby) had a sweet outside ceremony. It was hot but it was well worth it to see them take wedding vows.

Little Miss is so excited that next week she is going to camp! Yep, it is hard to believe as this is the one who goes nowhere without mom. Albeit, it is just a day camp and Cowgirl Cutie will be there as counciler, but she is going everyday without me. She is so excited as she will get to ride horses everyday. (I think I am being traded in for a horse!)

We are getting everything ready here for our upcoming river trip. We will leave on the 10th and get back on the 19th if all goes well. Frontier Man is so looking forward to a break. He is working out in this heat everyday and sometimes it is just a struggle to make it through one more day. I pray for his safety and his health and do the best I can to feed him well and make him rest when not at work -that is also a struggle most of the time because he sees so much that needs his attention round here. It is also so nice to get to see family too -hope to see you soon Sunshine!

Thursday is The Littles 1st birthday. I can't imagine him already turning one. The time sure goes by fast and our little ones sure remind of us that as they grow.

Happy Birthday Sweetie Pie!!!

Well, today is bread baking day so I better get to it. You all have a great day on your 'steads!