SHOPPING SATURDAY

AFTERNOON EVERYONE

Well we have great news.. Grumpys son Kelly and his lovely lady Linsday got engaged on Thursday night and we could not be more pleased... We love her...

Well what a day of sunshine that we had.. lots of friends little ones went Easter Egg hunting today and they had a fabulous day for that ... Hippity Hop..Grumpy and I  headed to the nursery today and got a ton of Geraniums to plant on our bedroom balcony and a couple of pots for the decks.. We have a spot under one of our front windows and bought there real tall planters and lavender  bushes that have been shaped into a cone and will look great in the new pots... Once they are planted will have to send you pictures... anyway we are off to a friends birthday party and a couple of pops as Grumpy calls them and an evening of great food.. Hoping to get some new recipes from the potluck dinner...Well today will be your last day to pick up some groceries for your dinner as tomorrow will be a hectic day with setting your nice dinner table and getting your dinner ready early so that you can relax with family as they hunt for the easter eggs..

WALMART

Yams $.47 lb

Black Diamond Slice $3.47

Cinnamon Toast Crunch (General Mills) $3.47 each

Pineapples $2.97

Cantalope $1.97

Peppers $2.47 lb

Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks for $5.00 each

Rotisserie Chicken $7.00

Fresh Express Salads $2.50 each

2lb Mini Carrots $2.00

Iceberg Lettuce $.88

White or Whole Wheat Kaiser 8 pack buns $1.44

Nature Valley Sweet and Salty $2.00

Miss Vickies chips $3.00

Campbells Chicken Broth $2.00

Uncle Ben's Instant Rice $4.97

Green Giant Canned Vegetables $1.25

Club House BBQ Seasonings or Rub Marinades $3.00

THRIFTY FOODS

Pumpkin pies $4.99

Avacodas 4 for $5.00

Organic herbs 2 for $3.00

Brussel Sprouts $1.49 lb

Coleslaw mix buy 1 get 1 free

Homemade Soups 2 for $10.00

Stove Top Stuffing Mix $.99

Delissio Pizza buy 1 get 1 free

600-700 grams Cracker Barrel cheese $8.99

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables  2 for $5.00

ACAPAULCO MOCHA

ICE CREAM PIE

INGREDIENTS:

30 chocolate cookies -- crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pint coffee ice cream -- slightly softened
1/2 cup chocolate fudge ice-cream topping -- at room temperature
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur

PREPARATION:

In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Reserve 1/4-cup mixture. Press remaining crumbs over bottom and up side of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerator about 30 minutes.

Spread softened ice cream over chilled crust. Spoon fudge topping evenly over ice cream. Cover with foil or plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.

In a bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in liqueur. Spread over top of frozen pie. Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs. Cut into wedges; serve immediately or return to freezer.

Well have to head off , time to go to the party and celebrate.. Everyone have a great evening do not stay up to late hiding the easter eggs...

Enjoy

Cheers

Granny