Archive for January, 2007

Valentinis

Recipe for Valentinis 2 1/4c. currant vodka 1 1/4c. champagne 3/4c. raspberry schnapps 1/4c. lime juice Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into prepared glasses. Garnish with lime slices.

Baked French Toast

Baked French Toast Casserole Ingredients: 12 slices cinnamon bread 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, cubed 2 c. milk 1 dozen eggs 1/3c. maple syrup Directions: Grease a 9″ x 13″ rectangular pan. Place six slices of bread on the bottom of the pan. Top with cream cheese cubes and then layer with the remaining... Read more »

Spinach with Artichoke Casserole

This is a great vegetable dish! 1 (8 oz.) package of softened cream cheese 4 T. softened butter 2 T. mayonnaise 6 T. milk 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 2 (10 oz.) packages frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1/3c. parmesan cheese Dash of pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine... Read more »

“Enhanced” Chocolate Cake

1 package devil’s food cake mix 1 package instant chocolate pudding 1 3/4c. milk 2 eggs 1 12 oz. package chocolate chips Combine the first 4 ingredients and mix well. Stir in the chips and pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. After cooling, sprinkle with confectioner’s... Read more »

Sangria Bianco

4 bottles of white wine, such as sauvignon blanc 1 c. Spanish sherry 1 c. Cointreau 1/2c. sugar 1 bunch seedless white grapes 3 lemons, unpeeled and sliced 3 white peaches, pitted and sliced, with skin 1 honeydew melon, peeled and sliced 1 liter club soda Combine everything except the club soda in a large... Read more »

Party Style Ham Sandwiches

Party Style Ham Sandwiches Ingredients: 1 lb. sliced deli ham 1 lb. sliced sweet Muenster cheese 1 stick butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 T. prepared mustard Hoagie rolls, small Directions: Slowly melt butter with onion until the onion is glazed. Remove from stove and add mustard. Spread generously on rolls, top with a few... Read more »

Classic Dip – Two Ways

1 c. chopped vidalia onions 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese Or 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped coarsley 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. shredded parmesan cheese For either recipe, blend all ingredients and pour into a glass or ceramic baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with bagel... Read more »

Teen Fashions for Boys

Our guest teen bees have some great tips and favorites for boys’ Spring fashion! Favorite looks for Spring: Distressed cargo shorts Leather flip flops Zip-up hoodies Rope accessories like belts, necklaces, and bracelets Rugby shorts Button downs with sleeves rolled up Tees with logos or ads Anything madras or plaid Dark wash jeans Skateboarding shoes... Read more »

Teen Fashions for Girls

Our guest teen bees have some great suggestions for Spring fashions for girls. Favorites for Spring: Yellow Distressed jeans Leggings (not cropped) Ribbon belts and flip-flops Nautical Short sleeve oxfords Distressed sneakers Vineyard Vines accessories like bags and belts Seersucker Rope accessories like bracelets and belts Mini-dresses Wide belts Short sleeved blazers Bright colors Big... Read more »

Home Organizing

Top Tips for Ultimate Organization To begin organizing an area, gather several bins for sorting, cleaning supplies, a label maker or labels, a marker, scissors, rubber bands, and large and small plastic baggies. Clear out all contents in the area and sort by “Keep” “Give Away” “Trash/Recycle” “Store elsewhere” “Don’t know” This way, you won’t waste... Read more »