Pinecone Turkey

Pine Cone Turkeys

A decent-sized, opened pine cone
Red, yellow, and orange construction paper
A brown paper bag
Glue
Googley eyes

Take the different-colored sheets of construction paper and cut them into three differently-sized feather shapes: large, medium, and small.  (You can fold the paper in half, draw half of each feather on the crease, and cut them out.  Unfold the cutouts, and you should have easy, symmetrical turkey feathers.)

Draw and cut out large, medium, and small feathers.

On the last layer of pine cone scales, glue on the largest feathers. Glue a red, yellow, and orange feather to one pine cone scale, and make sure to put them in random order in terms of color.

Place the feathers in random color order according to size.

On the second-to-last layer of scales, glue on the medium-sized feathers.
On the third-to-last layer of scales, glue on the smallest feathers.
Cut a circle out of the brown paper bag for the turkey head, and glue on the googley eyes.
Cut out a yellow beak and a red wattle and glue them to the head.
Wrap it up by gluing the head to the front of the pine cone.

Craft source here
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fajita style one dish chicken dinner

Cook Something Bold Day celebrated today November 8 is designed to encourage us to cook something bold and daring. It is meant to get the house warmed up and create a "homey" odor. November customarily finds houses closed up for winter and therefore baking and cooking not only warms the house but also creates amazing smells. Try this delicious recipe and see what you think

1 (1 1/4 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 red pepper

1 yellow pepper                                                        

grated cheddar cheese                                                                                    

2 cups cooked rice

vegetable oil (for frying)

 

 

Chop chicken breast into chunks. Fry chicken quickly until almost cooked through. Remove chicken from pan. Cook peppers for 2-3 minutes. Put chicken back in pan with peppers. Add fajita seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Cook until chicken is done. Put mixture over rice and top with grated cheese.

 

recipe source here

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Bouquet of Talent- Life on Lakeshore Drive
Dare to Share- Pam's Party and Practical Tips
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My Favorite Things Saturdays (F)- A Time for Seasons
Saturday Dishes (F pm)- Life is Fantasmic, Pebbles and Piggytails
Saturday Night Fever (8P)- Diary of a Recipe Collector, Belle of the Kitchen, House of Yum, Petite Allergy Treats
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Saturday Sparks- Pieced Pastimes
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Show Stopper Saturday (S7a)- Joyful Healthy Eats, Simply Gloria, Will Cook for Smiles
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No Bake Pumpkin Pie

 No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:
1 package of unflavored gelatin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of kosher salt
1 can condensed milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 graham cracker crust
Whipped cream for topping

Method:
1. In a heavy-based saucepan, bring the gelatin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, condensed milk, and eggs to a slow heat. Stir slowly until mixture thickens somewhat, about 10-12 minutes.
2. Add pumpkin purée along with the vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
3. Pour into crust and place in the fridge from 3 hours to overnight.
4. Serve with some whipped cream.

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Southern Style Candied Sweet Potatoes

Looking for a Thanksgiving sweet potato recipe that is both spicy and tasty? Check out this one

1/4 lb unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into 1-inch chunks
5 lbs sweet potatoes (about 8 medium) peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1½ teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup water

 

Topping

1 egg white lightly beaten

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

pinch cayenne pepper

pinch ground cumin

2 cups pecans, halved

 

Sweet Potatoes
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, salt, pepper and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook stirring often until the sweet potatoes are tender (a paring knife can be slipped into center without resistance), about 45 to 60 minutes.
When the sweet potatoes are tender, remove the lid and bring the sauce to a rapid simmer over medium-high heat. Continue to simmer until the sauce has reduced to a glaze, 7 to 10 minutes.
Topping
Mix all the ingredients for the topping in a medium bowl and set aside.
Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 450˚F. Pour the potato mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Spread the topping over the potatoes. Bake until the pecans are toasted and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve immediately.

 Recipe courtesy of Best American Side Dishes by Cooks Illustrated

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turkey toes

check out this cute idea here

Have you cleaned your fridge

The holidays are among us and the housework to me at least seems even more important but harder to get done. One area in particular is the kitchen. I often think the secret here is organization. If the fridge is kept organized then that somehow helps the rest run well. A few things to keep in mind when attempting to keep fridge organized and clean:

The first tip is hard to do with everything that needs to be stored. It is however very important to not over stuff your fridge. In order for the refrigerator to work properly air has to be able to circulate. Over - stuffing may result in a variance in temperature and harmful bacteria may have an opportunity to grow

Fruit and veggies should never be mixed with fruit and veggies. It is best to keep meat and seafood in its own compartment so that those juices that may leak will not be able to contaminate other foods.

While those door shelves seems the perfect place to store the milk and eggs perhaps that is not the best idea. The door which is also the opening of the fridge allows the temp of the refrigerator to not stay steady. The best location for milk is the bottom shelf which is the coldest place (this may vary from fridge to fridge) What should be kept on the door shelves are those bottles of condiments.

Mom always used to say make sure that everything placed in the fridge had a covering and never to leave spoons in the bowls in serving dishes if it is to be stored in the fridge now this may often be the easies way to clean up it is not the best. Uncovered foods can dry out or absorb odors from other foods. Hot food should be allowed to cool down before covering and storing in fridge. TIP: don't slice food until ready to use as chopped meat, fruit and veggies spoil faster than whole items

If you have ever had an opportunity where you have lost an item in the fridge or had no idea what was in it you may have had the large items in the front. The better idea is to keep the larger items in the back.

Once you have taken time to get your fridge clean and organized you will want to keep it that way. Clean spills and messes when they occur and keep check on fresh and remove expired foods.



 

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Fabric Frenzy Friday (F)- Fort Worth Fabric Studio
Fabulous Friday- Simple Nature Decor
Feature Friday Link Palooza (Th pm)- Blissful and Domestic
Five Friday Finds- Morsels of Life
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

3 cups sugar

3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)

2/3 cup evaporated milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla 

1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme

10 ounces of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

(1 bag of miniature Reese's and 4 regular Reese's)

Unwrap all of the peanut butter cups before you start the cooking and set aside.

In a large pot combine sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until it's at the candy soft ball stage or 238 degrees if you have a candy thermometer.

Remove from heat. Add vanilla, marshmallow creme and Reese's. Stir until everything is well combined and chocolate is melted. Pour onto buttered dish and let cool.

Hello Mr Turkey

Our grandchildren love little songs that have rhythm and easy to learn words thought I would share this with all of you

 

 

Hello Mr Turkey
How are you?
(clap, clap)

Hello Mr Turkey
How are you?
(clap, clap)

With a wobble, wobble, wobble
and a gobble, gobble, gobble
Hello Mr. Turkey
How are you?
(clap Clap)

Sloppy Joe Nachos

I simply love mexican food and one of my loves is nachos. There are so many things you can make into a nacho style of dish from easy suppers to desserts. Did you know that there is a day that observes nachos? This recipe I share with you today is not only an easy supper but sure to please as well

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 jar queso dip
1 (16-ounce) bag of tortilla chips

In medium sauté pan, warm canola oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt and pepper to pan, stirring every couple minutes to break up meat. Sauté meat until fully cooked, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Push the cooked ground meat to one side of the pan, and use a spoon to remove and discard a majority of the fat from beef. Stir ketchup, mustard, brown sugar and cayenne powder into the ground beef, and warm the meat over medium-high heat for just a couple minutes until beef is combined with sauce. Pour queso dip into a microwave-safe dish, and heat in microwave until warm. Layer a plate with the tortilla chips, pouring warm sloppy joe mix over the chips. When queso dip is heated, drizzle over chips, and serve.

recipe source here
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Sax Day

Today is saxophone day. Never heard of it??? neither had I but I have heard of the saxophone and love the beautiful sounds that can come from one. As a kid I was in band and played the clarinet. Not quite a saxophone as I always thought the sax was super cool and superior. The thing is that the clarinet and sax are in the same family thus every week I would come with my clarinet playing friends and practice with the sax players. Oh it was definitely fun and I think that we played beautifully together.

Saxophone day is recognized on November 6 of every year. Belgium musical instrument maker Adolphe Sax is the created the sax around 1840. Adophe created the first sax the bass saxophone and then followed it up with 8 more types including the sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, contrabass and subcontrabass.


     
      There have been many famous sax players. One of my favorites is President Bill Clinton. Styling and Profiling and looking like a cool sax player is how I will end this post.  

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin Smoothie

 

So many love peanut butter and I love recipes that have pb in it and the grandkids love a delicious peanut butter sandwich. With harvest season here I thought I might share a peanut butter recipe that would fit in perfectly

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin SmoothieMakes 1 serving*

• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 cup almond milk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 frozen banana
• 2 heaping tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 2 handfuls spinch
• 8 ice cubes

1. Add ingredients to blender, in the order listed above, leaving out the ice cubes.
2. Blend, first using the ice crush setting and then switching to liquify (unless you’re using a high powered blender).
3. Add ice cubes. Blend until smooth!

recipe source here

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This week food

This week in honor of the ground beef I found on sale. Yeah!!!

Monday: hash
Tuesday: tacos
Wednesday : mostachilli
Thursday: cheese dip
Friday: eat out on the road
Saturday : festival food
Sunday : eat out on the road

National Candy Day

One great way that I try to save money is to catch great deals when I can. The day after Halloween is a great way to catch deals on candy that is left over. I found a whole cart full of candy corn that had been discounted. Check out this sweet recipe that is great for fall and a way to use up leftover or in my case candy corn that I found a great deal on.

Yield: about 20 medium cookies
 Prep Time: 10 mintues
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 3+ hours, for dough chilling
 

1/2 cup unsalted butter, soften
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cream or half-and-half
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons corn starch
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch salt, optional and to taste
1 1/2 cups candy corn (1o to 11 ounces)
1 cup white chocolate chips (or salted peanuts)

1. To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large bowl and electric hand mixer), cream together the first 5 ingredients (through vanilla) on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
2. Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the next 5 ingredients (through optional salt), and mix on low speed until just incorporated, about 1 minute; don't overmix.
3. Add the candy corn, white chocolate chips (or peanuts), and mix until just incorporated.
4. Using a medium 2-inch cookie scoop, form heaping two-tablespoon mounds (I made 20). Place mounds on a large plate, flatten mounds slightly, cover with plasticwrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or up to 5 days, before baking. Do not bake with warm dough because cookies will spread and bake thinner and flatter. Important note - Strategically place candy corn so that it's not baking directly on cookie sheet because it will melt, burn, or turn runny if it is. The candy corn pieces need to be in the interior of the cookies, shielded and buffered by dough.
5. Preheat oven to 350F, line a baking sheet with a Silpat or spray with cooking spray. Place mounds on baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart (I bake 8 cookies per sheet) and bake for about 9 minutes, or until edges have set and tops are just beginning to set, even if slightly undercooked, pale and glossy in the center. Do not overbake because cookies will firm up as they cool. Baking longer than 10 minutes could result in cookies with overly browned undersides. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet  for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooking. Cookies will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Unbaked cookie dough can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 4 months, so consider baking only as many cookies as desired and save the remaining dough to be baked in the future when desired.

recipe source here

shared at one or more of these parties

Be Inspired (T8a)- Elizabeth and Co.
Brag About It (M late)- VMG206
Create, Link, Inspire (M8:30p)- The Crafty Blog Stalker, Nap-time Creations, Kleinworth and Co., Marvelous Mommy
Craft and Recipe Link Up (T)- The SITS Girls
Empty Your Archive- Mums Make Lists
Fluster's Creative Muster (T5p)- Fluffer Buster
Handmade Tuesdays (M7p)- Ladybug Blessings
Hearth and Soul Blog Hop (M5p)- The 21st Century Housewife, Premeditated Leftovers, Zesty South Indian Kitchen
Inspire Us Tuesday (T)- Two Little Cavaliers
Party In Your PJs- The Cookie Puzzle, Simply Sweets by Honeybee
Project Inspired (M7p)- Yesterday on Tuesday, The Silly Pearl, Cupcakes and Crinoline,  An Extraordinary Day,
Share it Link Party (T)- The Winthrop Chronicles
Simple Supper Tuesday (M7pm)- Hun What's For Dinner?, Cooking From a Stay At Home Mom, Moore or Less Cooking Blog
Tasty Tuesdays (T3a) (pinterest links)-  Anyonita Nibbles
Teach Me Tuesday (M8p)- 3GLOL
The Gathering Spot (M6p)- Mamal Diane
The Lou Lou Girls Linky Party (M8p)- The Lou Lou Girls
The Southern Special (T8a)- Spatulas on Parade, Random Crafty Georgia Girl, The Household Hero
Tickle My Tastebuds (T6a)- Detours in Life, I'm Not a Trophy Wife, 
Time for Mom (T7a)- Can't Google Everything
Time to Sparkle (M8p)- Inside Brucrew Life, The Gunny Sack, The Recipe Critic, Love Grows Wild
Tips and Tricks (Mpm)-Fearlessly Creative Mammas
Totally Talented Tuesdays (M8p)- Mandy's Recipe Box
Treasure Box Tuesday (Monday 7 p.m.)- Yesterfood, Memories by the Mile
Tuesdays with a Twist (T6a)- Stone Cottage Adventures, Back to the Basics, God's Growing Garden, Ms Smoozy's, Kneaded Creations
Turn It Up Tuesday (M7)- This Momma's Ramblings, The Mom Maven +16
You're Gonna Love It (M7)- Kathe with an E