Bagels

You may be intimidated by the words HOME MADE BAGEL. Until you try them that is. I will admit it's a bit daunting at first till you get the hang of it but let me tell you, YOU HAVE to try!!! There is simply nothing in the world like a home made bagel! I use this recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/homemade-bagels-recipe/index.html  its simple and easy. BE SURE to grease the pans before you set the bagels on to raise....otherwise you will run into trouble!

Take your time and enjoy this delight!

Recipe of a different kind

I am a naturalist. I believe that the more natural things are the better. I am not a whacko but I do try my best to make less of an impact on our world environmentally speaking. So today I wanted to share with you about glass cleaner. I make my own laundry detergent, fabric softener, my own glass cleaner, and my own dishwasher detergent! Someday I will try other things as well but for now I have started with these. 

Glass cleaner is easy to make and really inexpensive to buy the ingredients.

1 cup rubbing alcohol
1 cup water
2 drops of dish soap and
1 tablespoon of vinegar

That's it. You could add blue food coloring if you feel the need but really this is easy simple and very inexpensive!

Meat Ball Subs!

 

My dear friend Cathy gave me this recipe for Meat Balls and I am telling you~WOWZA! They are simply amazing! I would like to give it out but shhhh its secret! 

Easy Bread!

Have you ever had a recipe that you just love to make but forget how easy it is? I do! Its Colonial Brown Bread! SUPER easy and really tasty! The only problem is I forget how simple it is to whip up so I don't make this bread often enough! For you novices who are scared to make bread, this is a quick bread that you basically can do no wrong with!

Here is the recipe!!

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/colonial-brown-bread/Detail.aspx

My favorite muffins

These muffins are my all time favorite. They are easy to whip up! The orange peel and flaxseed make them healthy as well.

Possibly one of the BEST Pizza's EVER!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-flatbread-with-ricotta-cheese-fresh-tomatoes-oregano-and-roasted-garlic-oil-recipe3/index.html

I make this dough recipe all the time, its my favorite...I am anxiously awaiting warmer weather so I can BBQ again! This picture is a cheat from last year, but couldn't resist! Spring is on it's way soon.

Orange Chocolate Chip Scones

This past Saturday my sweet amazing husband finished his Masters!!!! I began the day by making some Orange Chocolate Chip Scones and I must say, they were delightful. My friend Ellen gave me this recipe. Here it is! 



4 C. flour
1 C. sugar
3/4 tps salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1 C. butter
1 egg
zest of 1 orange
3/4 C. buttermilk

Mix the dry ingredients together and cut in the butter. Add the buttermilk, orange zest, and egg. Make into 2 disks cut wedges and bake them at 425 for 20 min. For glaze add 2 C powder sugar and 2 T butter with 1/2 tsp. orange liqueur. Spread on scones and enjoy!

SOUP 3/2/11

I am a huge fan of SOUP! Mostly because it is SO easy to make. You can make some very gourmet soups really quick! This nights soup was Sausage Bean soup. I also made salad and bread to go with it. I always put cheese on my soups....mmmmmm cheese.

off the band wagon!

I am BACK and I must apologize for my lack of posting. I fell off the band wagon! I went on vacation and just haven't gotten back in the mode of taking pictures!