tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:36:32 +0000CostumesWisdomApronsMenuBakingTraditionsCookingChristmasMain DishPINKMemoriesCraftCookiesMomBreadScriptureSewingantiqueCandyCinnamon RollsArtsy craftsy stuff I design, make, repurpose, copy, create, and mess make!http://www.momunscripted.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kim)Blogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-7945735087038266807Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:16:00 +00002012-01-30T13:16:19.768-06:00ScriptureNot sure how I got like this, but before I leave on a trip, vacation, hospital stay - more than 2 days away from home - I like to have my loose ends tied up.  Wash the sheets, run the vacuum, empty all the trashes, laundry caught up.   I guess if I never return, the new inhabitants of my home will have a fresh, clean start! Before a recent vacation, I wanted Keith to help me sweep & mop the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/Gs15yHKzz3U/my-ocd-jesus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/Gs15yHKzz3U" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/my-ocd-jesus.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-6696332762113244543Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:16:00 +00002012-01-24T13:16:24.505-06:00Cooking SUMMER ROLLS Makes 12 INGREDIENTS 15 (21-25/lb.) shrimp Soy sauce, as needed for marinating shrimp Black pepper to taste Light sesame oil, as needed for sauteing 12 round rice paper wrappers FILLING 2 oz. cooked fine rice noodles (or bean sprouts, or cole slaw cabbage) Slices of avocado (optional) Chopped cilantro, to taste Julienned cucumber  (optional) You can put about anything http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/tsv6_FD95pA/recipe-summer-rolls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/tsv6_FD95pA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/recipe-summer-rolls.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-416704971737402450Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:50:00 +00002012-01-22T22:50:10.159-06:00Baking This recipe is featured on Food Network as well in Pioneer Woman's first cookbook. Flat Apple Pie with Perfect Pie Crust Hubby added a scoop of vanilla ice cream & we topped with Ree's caramel sauce.   YUM! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/AiNXf-PiIhA/recipe-pws-flat-apple-pie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/AiNXf-PiIhA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/recipe-pws-flat-apple-pie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-5628128486857312242Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +00002012-01-19T07:50:37.769-06:00Cooking Football game weekends, lazy Sunday afternoons......I saw this recipe on Food Network and thought it sounded like something my son would love. Paula Deen's Cheesy Pizza Dip with Pizza Crust Dippers Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Bacon Bacon, Sausage, Red Bell Peppers, Cheese...... Next day he spread the left-overs on a flour tortilla, warmed in the toaster oven, rolled up and had a delicioushttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/B2XFdD3yMT8/recipe-pizza-dip-dippers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/B2XFdD3yMT8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/recipe-pizza-dip-dippers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-114085583332822574Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:23:00 +00002012-01-17T18:28:53.795-06:00CookiesBakingThese cookies caught my eye on Pinterest and I found I had pinned them FOUR times.  I took that as a sign I needed to just make a batch.  I am cautiously watching calories, so I will teeter off the wagon to try one, but my goal is sensible eating, not deprivation.  S'mores Cookies Source: The Girl Who Ate Everything 11 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, packed ½http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/GuNuGDWyvgM/recipe-smore-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/GuNuGDWyvgM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/recipe-smore-cookies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-5904543261647430705Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:47:00 +00002012-01-15T12:47:41.503-06:00Wisdom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/LMvAGF8c8No/my-life-rules.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/LMvAGF8c8No" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/my-life-rules.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-8506916797961028435Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:40:00 +00002012-01-14T09:42:06.081-06:00Cooking Anaheim Shrimp Scampi (as seen on Dr. Oz) Ingredients Makes 8 servings Scampi Butter, recipe below 1 lb raw, peeled and deveined shrimp, with tail on (recommended: tiger prawns) 1 tbsp white wine 2 oz Asiago cheese, cut into small chunks 1 avocado, large diced Spaghetti Squash, recipe here Fresh arugula, for garnish Directions Place 2/3 of the scampi butter in a large saute pan over high http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/tRGAWo8gBFc/recipe-anaheim-shrimp-scampi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/tRGAWo8gBFc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/recipe-anaheim-shrimp-scampi.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-6736720852602212611Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:21:00 +00002012-01-13T12:21:13.994-06:00PINKCookingOk...before you run gagging, even I was a little skeptical about this recipe, but I tried it anyway. The texture is absolutely perfect, the taste is delicious and the only downside was I had to divide it into TWO portions.   It doesn't taste like avocado, it tastes like...chocolate pudding!  Yay!!  Day 11 of P.I.N.K., 10 lbs down, I loved the treat!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/jUZXFmHw2-Y/recipe-avocado-chocolate-pudding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/jUZXFmHw2-Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/recipe-avocado-chocolate-pudding.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-5613521012744259513Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:10:00 +00002012-01-11T20:10:45.911-06:00Cooking Ok, last week I used a zucchini.  This week I tried a legit spaghetti squash.  The label said to pierce the outside and cook it whole for 1 hour at 350. When I removed it, I let it cool a few minutes then sliced it in half.  The very middle has seeds similar to that of a pumpkin.  I scooped those out with a fork and then started shredding the squash. I topped it with an organic spaghetti http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/a-rIFfIBSRc/recipe-spaghetti-squash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/a-rIFfIBSRc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/recipe-spaghetti-squash.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-9008350858112301776Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:50:00 +00002012-01-04T17:50:16.601-06:00CookingDried mix bought in bulk section from Sunflower Market. Add water, diced tomatoes & kidney beans. Delicious!  A twinge of spicey, full of flavor and an excellent texture for no beef! Dried mix:  textured soy flour, dehydrated vegetables (tomatoes, onions, garlic, celery, bell peppers), corn meal, barley, spices, sea salt, paprika, soy sauce powder, brown rice powder, yeast extract, vinegar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/p6gKoFh8iXs/vegetarian-chili.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/p6gKoFh8iXs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/vegetarian-chili.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-469885351644541504Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:01:00 +00002012-01-03T19:01:53.811-06:00PINKCookingNo, not spaghetti squash, but ribbons of yellow summer squash used in lieu of traditional pasta. Take 3 summer squash and using a potato peeler, slice ribbons of the squash, including the peeling.  I found holding the squash against the cutting board helped keep it from breaking in half. Stop when you get to the seeded middle. Saute the squash, using a small amount of olive oil, for about http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/jacZl8i2Fdw/recipe-squash-spaghetti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/jacZl8i2Fdw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/recipe-squash-spaghetti.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-4639451530945688395Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:45:00 +00002012-01-02T09:00:25.207-06:00PINK 1-2-2011 started The P.I.N.K. Method on a quest to get in better physical shape and shed some flabby weight.  It's an eating program with a graduated exercise plan that assures even the most couch potatoiest among us can participate.   Consists of a morning protein drink, veggies & 4 oz protein each meal.  My kind of eating!  ('cept for the absence of coffee creamer & fudge!). Day 1, I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/vcNQw1stFCk/pink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/vcNQw1stFCk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/pink.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-6833077571000613798Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:05:00 +00002012-01-02T08:05:17.602-06:00PINKCookingBring it on!! Preparation for healthy eating - lots of fresh veggies.  Freezer is full of local beef, chicken & pork.  Fish, beans & rice are stocked. When I trim down vegetables, I put the ends in a large pot and simmer it down for broth.  I add NO salt, so unlike store-bought, it's not laden with sodium.  The stalk end of broccoli, carrot peelings, bell pepper edges, onion....whatever is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/YYIGA-WKNuI/welcome-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/YYIGA-WKNuI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/welcome-2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-7334726884015390289Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:07:00 +00002012-01-01T17:07:31.412-06:00TraditionsMom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/SWUiAZwEvNk/tradition-continues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/SWUiAZwEvNk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2012/01/tradition-continues.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-7786486152725779027Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +00002011-12-31T17:00:40.577-06:00MenuLasagna Menu Last night, my wonderful in-laws made a pit-stop as they migrate to S. Texas for the winter.  Wanting to have most of dinner prepared in advance so I didn't have to spend family time busy in the kitchen, all of these dishes were prepared in advance so they could be popped in the oven or tossed together and served. The lasagna needs to be baked first, then taken out to set up http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/XNYp80SNVXQ/whats-for-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/XNYp80SNVXQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/whats-for-dinner.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-9092546230546360239Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:16:00 +00002011-12-31T16:12:12.836-06:00Main DishCookingWe love lasagna, and this recipe is a tried & true favorite of my family.  When you take lasagna out of the oven, if you allow 15-20 minutes for it to cool and set, the slices will come out more intact.  Cutting it while steaming hot results in a more soupy plateful, but it is still delicious!  Ingredients 1½ pound Ground Beef  ½ pound sausage  2 cloves Garlic, Minced   2 cups sliced fresh http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/LqqEExoRB-4/recipe-lasagna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/LqqEExoRB-4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/recipe-lasagna.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-7612052074184838721Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:53:00 +00002011-12-31T16:09:21.667-06:00BreadBakingCookingI love to bake bread - but have hit or miss luck with my results.  Lexi often says if it looks pretty it tastes awful - and the ugly bread is the most delicious.  Someday I'm going to get both sides right!   We often eat Italian food, so I wanted to try this recipe from Pioneer Woman's Tasty Kitchen website.  Review:  This bread was delicious!  Easy to pull apart, buttery and I used mozzarella http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/kYybUprd8_s/recipe-garlic-cheese-bread.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/kYybUprd8_s" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/recipe-garlic-cheese-bread.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-5265980669317609230Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:48:00 +00002011-12-31T16:14:07.925-06:00BakingCooking Needed to make a dessert and had several darkening bananas left over from Christmas, so I found this recipe on Pinterest and decided to give it a try.  As you can see, we are a house divided, so I put a LOT of chopped pecans on my end! Review:  This cake was very moist and actually sweet!  Less dense than banana nut bread and perfect with that after dinner cup of coffee.  Can't wait for a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/yXD4Pg2Zomo/recipe-banana-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/yXD4Pg2Zomo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/recipe-banana-cake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-9049775902538482473Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:38:00 +00002011-12-31T16:16:22.474-06:00CookingOur family loves the salads at Olive Garden - I've tried to duplicate the ingredients and dressing to prepare at home. Salad Romaine lettuce (large bag) Red onion - thinly sliced Med. Black Olives - we use the whole can! Croutons Tomatoes - quartered or thick slices Grated Parmesan Cheese Dressing 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/3 c. white vinegar 1 t. olive oil 3 Tbs honey (sometimes I use corn http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/lKVa2soC8CQ/recipe-italian-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/lKVa2soC8CQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/recipe-italian-salad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-7513577497764578765Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:21:00 +00002011-12-30T08:26:17.144-06:00SewingChristmasAprons I love - love - love aprons, so this year I decided I needed to be stylish for Christmas.  Actually, I got ambitious and designed one for ALL the girls in our family - and Braden.  8 aprons.  EIGHT.  After about 3, eight was way off on the polka-dotted horizon. My goal was to use a combination of the same fabrics, but no 2 aprons alike.  The funky halter-style top caught my attention and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/rqcB_ZWGopI/8-is-enough.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/rqcB_ZWGopI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/8-is-enough.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-1970508806555664803Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:54:00 +00002011-12-29T18:54:56.905-06:00Cooking In my Pinterest adventures, I came across this delicious suggestion of an egg, fried into the middle of an avocado slice.  No more difficult than that.  It was mouth-watering to look at, so I decided to try it. Slicing into a ripe avocado, the most useful parts are the mid-section, which leaves the edges to devour while you're cooking!  I melted a little butter on the griddle, slapped http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/ulfBs7CKQdE/recipe-eggs-in-avocado-slices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/ulfBs7CKQdE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/recipe-eggs-in-avocado-slices.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-46159808819972848Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:18:00 +00002011-12-28T13:18:32.748-06:00Wisdom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/poCYiEDIVaY/honesty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/poCYiEDIVaY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/honesty.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-1382445760385433097Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:12:00 +00002011-12-28T11:12:26.857-06:00ChristmasCooking  Lori's Oreo Bon Bons Ingredients 1 (1 lb) package Oreo cookies 8 ounces cream cheese 1 pkg  white almond bark http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/02sHOiFE3aQ/recipe-loris-oreo-bon-bons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/02sHOiFE3aQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/recipe-loris-oreo-bon-bons.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-6726885083171763611Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:54:00 +00002011-12-28T10:54:59.085-06:00BakingChristmas  Grand's Turtle Cake 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels 5 ounces evaporated milk(not sweetened condensed milk) 1 (18 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix , withhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/-UCDkYQ32bw/recipe-turtle-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/-UCDkYQ32bw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/recipe-turtle-cake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754885623758395108.post-7877066083163442710Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:48:00 +00002011-12-28T11:25:07.552-06:00ChristmasCooking Our annual Christmas gathering was an absolute joy- great friends & family with LOTS of munchies.  Thanks to everyone who came, shared, and loved us this year.  We are truly blessed! Recipe List: Hammy Sammies Peppermint Stick Marshmallow Stir Sticks Santa Hat Party Mix Iced Sugar Cookies Meatball Bubble Bread Red Velvet Cake Pops Cap'n Crunch Cookies People Puppy Chow Grand's Cheese http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~3/qgYBe6JL4e0/christmas-munchfest-2011-recipe-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/momunscripted/aEaY/~4/qgYBe6JL4e0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.momunscripted.com/2011/12/christmas-munchfest-2011-recipe-list.html