Nic's Dragonfly Farm

Cucumber punch

2012-02-09T19:32:00.000-08:00

1 liter sprite 1 liter vodka 1 can limeaide 1 cucumber sliced Yum!

LOVE

2012-02-06T17:17:00.000-08:00

This one is too large to make a template for so I'll show you mine so you can get an idea.

Swiss Oats aka Cold Oatmeal

2012-02-05T15:14:00.000-08:00

Ingredients: 1 C. old fashioned oats 1 C. + 2 Tbs. milk 2 Tbs. honey or aguave 1/2 tsp. cinnamon dash of salt Add ins: blueberries, bananas, Craisins, and/or almond slivers Directions: In a plastic container (with a lid), combine oats, milk, honey salt and cinnamon. Mix well and cover. Place in refrigerator at least 8 hours or overnight. Serve with any of the ‘add ins'. Thanks to Marie

Cupid is stupid

2012-01-27T19:37:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite I've done. It's a simple block and we had the words printed up.

"Snow"

2012-01-26T19:14:00.000-08:00

Here are mine: Here's the pattern: var docstoc_docid="111381448";var docstoc_title="Snow";var docstoc_urltitle="Snow"; Snow -

Snow Flakes

2012-01-25T19:07:00.000-08:00

Here are mine: Here's the pattern: var docstoc_docid="111381185";var docstoc_title="Snow flakes";var docstoc_urltitle="Snow flakes"; Snow flakes - Don't forget to come back and show me yours!

Wood Projects

2012-01-24T18:22:00.000-08:00

My bestie is all the way across the country in Raleigh. She said they don't have places to buy wood to paint out there but she knows her way around a scroll saw. Therefore I will be posting pictures of the wood projects I've completed along with the pattern so she can print it off for her and my goddaughter to do. Feel free to print pattern and get creative. I'd love to see your finished

Blondie cupcakes

2012-01-23T18:40:00.000-08:00

I did a bad bad thing. I bought this: Then I made these: and then I ate far more than I should have. You will LOVE them! Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3

Steel cut oatmeal

2012-01-16T18:04:00.000-08:00

I love that I put this in, go to bed, and wake up to breakfast! Plus steel cut oats are so good for your body. 1 c. steel cut oats (no substitution) 4 1/2 c. water 1/2 tsp. salt 2-3 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp. cinnamon (optional) Directions: Place all ingredients in a 2 quart slow cooker Cover and cook on LOW 6 - 8 hours Notes: *It may crust around the edges so just scrape it down with a spoon and

SNOW

2012-01-13T19:13:00.000-08:00

Mine: Pattern: var docstoc_docid="111381448";var docstoc_title="Snow";var docstoc_urltitle="Snow"; Snow -

Grout cleaner

2011-12-28T14:23:00.001-08:00

Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/3 cup of ammonia, 1/2 cup of white vinegar and 7 cups of water. Shake or stir well and put the cleaning solution in spray bottles. Spray the cleaner on the grout and let sit for about 20 minutes. Then use a soft toothbrush or nylon scrub brush to gently scrub your grout clean. Rinse with a clean rag when done. Never use this cleaning solution on or near bleach.

Zucchini Brownies

2011-09-24T12:45:00.000-07:00

Tis the season for zucchini overload. This is Kristin's recipe. Enjoy! 2 c. zucchini, shredded 1/2 c. oil 2 tsp. vanilla 2 c. flour 1 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/4 c. cocoa 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda Pack zucchini in measuring cup. Combine zucchini, oil and vanilla, set aside. Mix dry ingredients together. Add zucchini mixture. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake 350 degrees for 25 min. Cool, add

Cake pops

2011-08-24T09:10:00.000-07:00

First you have to have cake. So I used this recipe. Then you need frosting. So I used this recipe. Once you have your cake and frosting you crumble up the cake and mush in the frosting. The back of a spatcula works great. Make into balls about quarter size. I used my large PC scoop. I left one side flat but you roll into a ball. Next melt your almond bark or colored candy melts in either

Store bought cake mixes with a kick and vanilla buttercream frosting

2011-05-24T19:47:00.000-07:00

For the last week of our cake decorating class I chose to try a cake that was not from scratch but was still amazing. Generally I prefer to make my own from scratch but loved the time I saved using the mix. 1 yellow cake mix 1 c. water, room temperature 4 eggs, room temperature 1/4 c. vanilla yogurt 1 small box lemon instant pudding **any flavor of pudding can be used to adjust the flavor** 1

Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup

2011-05-23T15:45:00.000-07:00

1 Lg. rotisserie chicken- deboned and shredded 1 tsp. oil 1/2 c. diced onion 1 clove minced garlic 4 c. chicken broth 1 c. flour 3 cups water 1 can mild green enchilada sauce 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. cumin Add oil, onion and garlic to a large pan and sauté until translucent. Add chicken broth. In a large bowl, mix 3 c. water and 1 c. flour

Strawberry Cupcakes filled with Strawberry Buttercream iced cupcakes

2011-05-18T14:42:00.000-07:00

Miss Erica and I have been taking a cake decorating class. The first week I was talked about for making my cookies instead of buying them. (recipe here) So the second week the cakes were from scratch just to show them. (recipe here) By the third week I really had to get creative, which brings us to... Cake Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cake flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1

Decorator icing

2011-05-17T14:22:00.000-07:00

This is the Wilton recipe we are using in class. It tastes tons better than my mom remembered. :) Thanks to using half shortening and 1/2 butter. Ingredients: 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1/2 cup butter softened 1 tsp clear vanilla extract 1 lb confectioners' sugar weighted 7 tsp milk 1 Tbsp meringue powder pinch of salt In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric

Basic yellow cake

2011-05-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

Erica and I are taking a cake decorating class. This week we had to bring a cake so this is the recipe I used and it was great so I thought I'd share it with you. 1 3/4 cups cake flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sifted sugar 2 egg yolks, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup vanilla yogurt *use all natural NOT diet, you don't

Pet Cake

2011-04-15T02:29:00.000-07:00

Today is my sweet Baxter's Birthday! 1 1/2 c. wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp baking power 1/2 c. cooking oil 1/2 c. coarse liverwurst 4 1/2 oz. jar of strained fee with broth baby food 4 large eggs 4 slices beek jerky snack, broken into small pieces 4 pieces of processed cheese for garnish Combine flour and baing powder in large bowl. Set aside. Beat Cooking oil, liverwurst, strained beef with broth

Veggie Dip

2011-04-09T07:21:00.000-07:00

This is a variation on the salad dressing recipe found here. Great for dipping carrots! 1 c. sour cream 1 c. mayo 1 Tbsp minced onion 1 tsp seasoned salt 1 1/2 tsp dillweed 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce tobasco sauce to taste - a little goes a long way for me Mix and serve chilled

Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

2011-03-18T06:56:00.000-07:00

Spring is in the air so I thought a fun dessert would be a great excuse to visit my new niece! Plus I found the cutest cupcake holders and sprinkles! Vanilla Cupcakes Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pans 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

2011-03-17T06:06:00.000-07:00

This is one of my fave's. I look forward to it every year! Ingredients: 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 8 small red potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 pound baby carrots 3 cups water 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet 1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges Directions: 1.

Creamy Spaghetti Chicken

2011-02-24T19:11:00.000-08:00

Tip of the day. The alcohol in white wine cooks out so this will not make you drunk. Drinking the rest of the bottle, may... When picking a wine, make sure it's one that you'd enjoy drinking otherwise you won't enjoy the pasta. I used Smoking Loon Sauvingnon Blanc and it was amazing. Even the King loved it. Ingredients 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 stick Butter 8 oz, White

Apple Chicken Salad

2011-01-14T15:58:00.000-08:00

This is one for my mom so it must be good. I generally would steer away from it because of the walnuts *cancer sores* but it sounds fabulous! Balsamic Vinaigrette 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian

Cafe Rio "esque" House dressing

2011-01-13T15:55:00.000-08:00

This is why I grew tomatillos last year! 1 large jalapeno 3 cloves garlic 1-4 tomatillos - more more flavor. They do NOT taste like tomatoes! 1 handful cilantro 1 lime, juice only 1 c milk 1 c mayonnaise 1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix Blend all ingredients except mayonnaise in blender until smooth. Whisk in the mayo and chill until ready to serve.