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Butter-Crunch Pumpkin Bars

Here is a recipe I found I one of my favorite blogs:

Warm Pie Happy Home

15 oz can pumpkin

12 oz can evaporated milk

3 large eggs

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

TOPPING:

1 pkg yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines Butter Golden)

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup melted butter

serve with fresh whipped cream....yumm

Mix pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt until creamy.   Pour into greased 13x9 pan.  Sprinkle on dry cake mix and pecans then drizzle on melted butter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.  Serve with a dollop of whipped cream....yumm

Yummy & Easy Breakfast

10 things that WON'T change now that Obama is president

Happy Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

THE OWL by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

When cats run home and light is come,
And dew is cold upon the ground,
And the far-off stream is dumb,
And the whirring sail goes round,
And the whirring sail goes round,
Alone and warming his five wits,
The white owl in the belfry sits.

When merry milkmaids click the latch,
And rarely smells the new-mown hay,
And the cock hath sung beneath the thatch
Twice or thrice his roundelay,
Twice or thrice his roundelay;
Alone and warming his five wits,
The white owl in the belfry sits.

Welcome to my Kitchen

 

I saw this on someone else's blog and thought I'd join in.

"WELCOME TO MY KITCHEN"

1. Do you have magnets on your fridge? 
    I only have a FlyLady sticker and my calendar.

2. Do you have a calendar in your kitchen, if so, what's the 
    theme of it? 
    It is a "More Time Mom's" calendar with big squares

3. What is your favorite kitchen gadget or tool? 
   my rubber spatula, Silpat baking sheet liners, santoku knife

4. Are you lucky enough to have a pantry of some kind? 
    not really, I have one tall cupboard I use as my pantry

5. What is your favorite appliance?
   kitchenaid mixer

6. Do you have an eat in kitchen (table in it)?
   yes

7. Do you have a bread box? 
    I have a wrought iron bread basket

8. Do you have a picture of your kids on the fridge?
    No. 

9. Do you ever cook breakfast in your PJs?
    Yes! 

10. Do you have a favorite cookbook that you use?
      allrecipes.com

11. Are you lucky enough to have recipes that were passed
     down from your mom or grandma?
      Yes I do

12. What's your favorite food? 
      Mexican
 
13. What's your favorite thing to cook?
      Casseroles

14. Is your coffee pot electric or stove top? 
      French press or drip

15. Do you ever make your own bread? 
     once in a while, I make awful bread

16. Name one thing that you have hanging on your wall  in
     your kitchen. 
     terra-cotta plates from Mexico

17. Is there a clock in your kitchen?
      On the stove, microwave and coffee maker

18. Do you have a bowl of fruit sitting on your table or
     counter?
      yes, a wrought iron looking one

19. What type of canisters do you have? 
      I have Tupperware modular mates in my cupboards, but no canisters on my counters

20. Does your kitchen have a theme? 
      modern with some Mexican style accents
  
21. What's for supper tonight? 
      I don't know yet!
.
22. Do you have enough cabinet space?
      no

23. Does your family use paper plates? 
      only once in a great while

24. Do you have a good set of china picked up? 
      I do, Noritake white with gold trim

25. Do you wear an apron to work in your kitchen? 
     If I remember to

26. Name one thing, if anything, that you would like to
     change about your kitchen.
      more cupboards

Calico Beans

Carne Guisada

 This is a yummy slow cooker meal:

Chess Pie

This is a very yummy chess pie recipe, enjoy!

1 1/4 cups raisins

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup butter

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup sour cream

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked and cooled

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Soak raisins in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain.

In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the vanilla, sour cream, walnuts and raisins. Pour into the baked pie shell.

Bake for 30- 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm in the center. Allow to cool completely before slicing. (or not, I like mine warm, but it is a bit runny)

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY,
Monday, October 13th, 2008

 

Outside My Window...a very chilly and clear morning

 

I am thinking...I need to get my taxes done, things are piling up and I am getting anxious!

 

I am thankful for...God providing work for my husband.

 

From the kitchen...Breakfast: cinnamon raisin bread, Lunch: sack-lunch to take with us on a field trip, Dinner: BBQ Chicken Casserole and rolls

 

I am wearing...black capris and a black t-shirt, barefoot

 

I am creating...a healthy food environment in my kitchen so I'm not tempted

 

I am going...to meet with friends and then to the community college's farm for a field trip and get veggies

 

I am reading...Lord of the Rings and The History of the World in Six Glasses

 

I am hoping...to get all my paperwork done

 

I am hearing...the kids eating breakfast

 

Around the house...still deep-cleaning and de-cluttering, getting the chicken coop rebuilt for winter

 

One of my favorite things...a warm house on a freezing day

 

A Few Plans For This Week: Work-outs, school, son testing for his next rank in jujitsu,starting a weightloss contest with friends, getting my hair done 

 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

 My current computer background

Avoid the Drive-Thru Trap!

FRUGAL UPSTATE

Hard Times

Some helpful suggestions on:

A Wise Woman Builds Her Home

I don't know about everyone else, but now is the time to start making changes in how we consume and spend money. 

I am not going to live in fear and I know the Lord will provide, but I also know I need to use wisdom and be self-controlled if we are going to get through these hard times.

Chicken Cornbread Bake

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY,
Friday, September 26th, 2008

 

Outside My Window...a sunny, crisp, fall morning

 

I am thinking...I need to start the laundry and get the boys started on school work

 

I am thankful for...my husband having work

 

From the kitchen...Breakfast: bagels and cream cheese, Lunch: birthday lunch with friends, Dinner: taquitos

 

I am wearing...brown pajama pants and a pink t-shirt, barefoot

 

I am creating...a scrapbook

 

I am going...out to lunch and to a Pampered Chef party tonight

 

I am reading...Lord of the Rings and The History of the World in Six Glasses

 

I am hoping...the work keeps coming in for my husband

 

I am hearing...the dogs barking at the garbage truck

 

Around the house...fall cleaning and de-cluttering, the fall decor is up and makes the house feel warm

 

One of my favorite things...big storms

 

A Few Plans For This Week: Work-outs, school, our first significant rain of the season, pie making with mom 

 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

 

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY,
Monday, September 15th, 2008

 

Outside My Window...a cool and very foggy morning

 

I am thinking...I need to do better with my eating habits, I didn't have a good week!

 

I am thankful for...my strong and faithful husband

 

From the kitchen...Breakfast: hash browns and eggs, Lunch: PB, Apple and Honey wraps, Dinner: Crock-pot meal (do not know what yet!) and an apple pie!

 

I am wearing...purple pj bottoms and a pink top, barefoot

 

I am creating...a game room for the boys

 

I am going...to be rearranging rooms all day

 

I am reading...Lord of the Rings and The History of the World in Six Glasses

 

I am hoping...to accomplish a lot this week

 

I am hearing...my oldest son getting ready for college and my middle son sniffing because of his allergies

 

Around the house...major room rearranging, fall decorating, fall deep cleaning and de-cluttering

 

One of my favorite things...not having to go anywhere

 

A Few Plans For This Week: Work-outs, Park Day, Painting, Back-to-school Lunch

 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Sunflower in our garden

Jalapeno Popper Dip

This dip is super yummy, it is great served with bread or crackers.  You may also serve it with corn chips.

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Orange Sugar Tea Cookies

Mini Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins

These are SO GOOD!!!

MINI PUMPKIN BUTTERSCOTCH MUFFINS (allrecipes)

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1/2 cup melted butter

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.

Sift together the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, butter, and pumpkin in a separate bowl. Mix the flour mixture with the egg mixture. Stir in the butterscotch chips; pour into each cup of the muffin pan to about 3/4 full.

Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes.

Getting geared up for Fall

Here is a fun blog to get you going on Fall-cleaning and decorating.

Warm Pie, Happy Home

Yummy Pork Chops

The Simple Womans Daybook

FOR TODAY,
Monday, September 1st, 2008

 

Outside My Window...a clear, crisp, sunny morning

 

I am thinking...I need to make a grocery list and a camping menu

 

I am thankful for...God always providing for us

 

From the kitchen...pancakes!

 

I am wearing...black capri's and a red top, bare feet

 

I am creating...a scrapbook of childhood pictures

 

I am going...to have a relaxing day today

 

I am reading...Lord of the Rings, and A French Woman for All Seasons (still) and A Year of Living Biblically

 

I am hoping...to get all the stuff done this week that needs to get done!

 

I am hearing...the heater running and a video game being played in the family room

 

Around the house...a busy week

 

One of my favorite things...receiving checks!

 

A Few Plans For This Week: First day back to swimming for the boys, book club get-together, shopping and packing for Homeschool Family Camp this weekend

 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

 Some of our chickens...