Strawberry Pie....YUMMO

EAGLE BRAND STRAWBERRY PIE

1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk1/3 c. lemon juice2 c. strawberries, chopped or mashed1 lg. Cool Whip (9 1/2 oz.)2 graham cracker pie crusts1 c. chopped nuts
Combine condensed milk and lemon juice. Fold in nuts and strawberries. Pour into pie shells and chill. Freezes well.

What does cellulite and an old-fashioned rolling pin have in common?

Girls, I'm running a little poll....what does cellulite and an old-fashioned rolling pin have in common???? Just to keep you in suspense...I won't tell you until I have TEN COMMENTS..I like to keep you all guessing.

Hint: It's something you will wish you *thought of*.....

Mr. Bunny

Many years ago...about 25, I was into ceramics. I used to go once or twice each week to a studio. Mr. Bunny was something I made for my son when he was a wee little boy. I've held onto him, putting him out at Easter, but keeping him in my curio cabinet the rest of the year.

It's strange that we become so attached to certain items, isn't it?

Thrift Store Tuesday!!!

I purchased this beautiful hand-made quilt today at Goodwill for FIFTEEN DOLLARS!
It is beautifully appliqued and quilted, about 10 threads per inch...no rips or fading. I washed it in the gentle cycle and will let it dry outdoors....

While this is a fabulous find for me, I do NOT understand WHY such a lovely item would have a pricetag of $15...when an old hardback is $6.00!!!!!! Well, whatever.....I was smiled upon today....KARMA???? I must have been a good girl lately!

Brownie Monday!

Who doesn't love a delicous brownie? We all have our preference though; some like theirs fudgy, some prefer cakey, while others prefer gooey. I like all three!

I'd like to share this delicous brownie recipe with you. If you have King Arthur Flour in your neck of the woods, grab a bag and let's get to baking some brownies!

2 sticks unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 lg. eggs
1 1/4 cup double-dutch dark cocoa
1t salt
1t baking powder
1t espresso powder
1T vanilla
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups chocolate chips

Preheat Oven to 350
Lightly Grease 9x13 pan

In a medium sized micro-safe bowl, melt butter, add sugar & stir to combine. Return the mixture to microwave briefly, just until it's hot 110-120F. It will become shiny. Doing this extra step will dissolve more of the sugar, which will give your brownies a shiny crust.

Crack 4 eggs, beat w/cocoa, salt, baking powder, espresso powder & vanilla until smooth.

Add the hot mixture, stir until smooth

Add flour, chips, again stir until smooth.

Spoon batter into the pan.

Bake for about 30 min., until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, or with just a few crumbs clinging to it.

Remove from oven & set out to cool before cutting.

From Trash to Treasure

I found these two wire baskets at a local garage sale...FIVE bucks for the pair. They were in *prim* condition, but I wanted them more cottagy...so I grabbed a can of off-white spray paint and gave them a fresh coat.

When I purchased them. I had no idea where I would use them...I just knew that I WOULD find a way to make them pretty and functional.

What do you think?????

I'mmmmm backkkkk

I didn't go anywhere, just busy. The house is on the market and it's a lot of work! I'm looking for my perfect cottage...I may have found it.