FASTFOOD FRIDAY

MORNING EVERYONE

Friday the 13th so far so good ....

Well the blog has been down for a couple of days so I am just posting now.. had a hectic week this week and next week does not look any better. Trying to get it all done before we leave on holidays but my phone does not stop ringing.. should shut it off but it is the money phone so I do not like to do that.

TUNA AND

MONTERAY CHEESE

QUESADILLAS

 

Ingredients

2 cans (each 170 g) water-packed tuna, drained

2 cloves garlic, minced 

2 tsp (10 mL) lime juice 

1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt, pepper and ground cumin and coriander 

4 large flour tortillas

3/4 cup (175 mL) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (3 oz/90 g)

 1/4 cup (50 mL) each chopped fresh coriander and green onion

Preparation:

In bowl, mix together tuna, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin and ground coriander. Spoon 1/2 cup (125 mL) onto half of each tortilla; sprinkle evenly with cheese, fresh coriander and green onion. Fold uncovered half over filling.

In nonstick skillet or on greased grill, cook quesadillas over medium-high heat, in batches if necessary and pressing with spatula, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut each into 3 wedges.

Everyone have a great weekend and talk to you tomorrow...

Enjoy

Cheers

Granny

THRIFTY THURSDAY

MORNING EVERYONE

Well the blog was down for a couple of days not sure why so I have reposted this today as it does not show that it was posted on Thursday.. so recipe only today

BAKED

PORK

CHOPS

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup Ritz butter crackers, crushed
• Garlic salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Mix crushed crackers with garlic salt and pepper. Place in a shallow dish.

In a bowl beat the eggs with a splash of water or milk.

Dip pork chops in egg mixture and then roll in the cracker mixture.

Place in a casserole dish. Cut butter into chunks and place on and around pork chops.

Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the dish and bake for another 10-15 min

Enjoy

Cheers

Granny

CROCKPOT WEDNESDAY

MORNING EVERYONE
My giveaway this month is going to be quite easy to determine the winner.. so far I only have one person who is entering.. Sorry Pat I know I had said that I would keep it a secret but I just had to let everyone else know...
If there is anything I do not like it is teasing.. whether it be human teasing or weather teasing.. so the sun yesterday was so nice and then rain this morning now that is teasing and I do not like it so go away... another busy day of work...On my way home from deliveries yesterday Country Grocer had big containers of Strawberries and I have a ton of Rubarb in the freezer so I am going to make this today .. Have not had tea in the evening for the last few nights cause I thought we could have this with our tea..

STRAWBERRY &

RHUBARB

CROCKPOT

COBBLER

Ingredients -

2 ½ cups sliced rhubarb
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup water
1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup cold butter
½ cup Half & Half or milk
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation:

Combine the sugar, water, fruit, and lemon juice in the crockpot.

Cover and cook for 4 or 5 hours on low.

Combine the cornstarch with enough cold water to make a smooth paste, and then stir this into the fruit mixture.

Blend the flour, baking powder, and salt and cut in the butter until the mixture is grainy.

Stir in the milk until it is just moist.

Drop small amounts of this batter over the fruit mixture.

Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.

This wonderful dessert comes out great when you make it in the crockpot. The juicy rhubarb and strawberry mixture is complemented with lemon juice and sugar and the batter sets on top to make a heavenly crumbly topping which contrasts nicely with the fruity layer. Cobbler is was a very popular dessert in my home while growing up..

WHERE I PARTY

Delightful Order is a blog that I like to follow she has simple but elegant ideas for decorating so hope you enjoy

http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/

Had to go and turn the heater on in the garage to go to work.. so it should be nice and toasty now have a good day and talk to you tomorrow...
Enjoy
Cheers
Granny

TIPSY TUESDAY

MORNING EVERYONE

Thank you Kimberly for helping me out yesterday and last night it was such a big help...Today I am off to do deliveries down in Victoria and then right back home to work work work.....I think the pounding and big gravel trucks are all finished next door so maybe it will be nice and quiet for a few days... not used to have construction right next door...

CAESAR

CHICKEN

Ingredients:

• oil for frying
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup teriyaki marinade sauce
• 1/3 cup thick Caesar salad dressing
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Real bacon bits

Directions:

1. Marinade chicken in Teriyaki sauce or if short on time brush it on chicken on both sides.
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sauté 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned.
3. Put chicken in a lightly greased baking dish and spoon on the salad dressing.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese, bacon and green onion.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes longer until chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear.

TIPSY TUESDAY

The tip that I am giving you today is going to come in handy for Fast Food Friday.. you will be cooking quesadillas in a fry pan.. When you put the quesadilla in the pan top it with tin foil and then put a dinner plate on top of the tin foil ... this will help you brown the quesadilla and in a few minutes you can remove and flip and do it again on the other side.. I like to put the cooked and ready quesadilla on my pizza baking stone and use my pizza cutter to cut into wedges...

I must say it was rather warm yesterday afternoon... I actually watered my outside plants in a t-shirt...hope it is like that today as well.... hate having to wake up everyday and put on a sweater or a long sleeve t-shirt...

Enjoy

Cheers

Granny

MENU MONDAY

MORNING EVERYONE

Had a great Mothers Day as I am sure you all did... Brunch at Olympic View which is always great.. They have a buffet that is unbelievable... where to even start...Nice seeing Adams parents have not seen them in a while...Thank you Adam and Andrea it was fabulous and my hanging plant looks great in my backyard..Then went to Kimberlys and actually helped her out with hanging some pictures , a big mirror behind her couch and putting together a cabinet for bathroom ... her new place is starting to look real homey...Another busy week for me still waiting for that imaginary person to come and do all the work for me but she has not arrived yet if anyone knows where she is please let me know or just send her over will work too.

MONDAY.....Sweet Potato Risotto

TUESDAY...... Caesar  Chicken

WEDNESDAY.....Strawberry & Rhubarb Crockpot Cobbler

THURSDAY.....Baked Pork Chops

FRIDAY.....Tuna and Monterey Jack Quesadillas

SWEET POTATO RISOTTO

1/4 C onion, diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 lb. Italian turkey sausage
3/4 C Arborio rice or risotto(uncooked)
1 1/2 C - 2 C hot water
3/4 C chicken broth
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 C Parmesan, shredded

Dice up the sweet potato.
Cook sausage and onion in an oven-proof dish until sausage is browned and done
Add in sweet potato pieces and cook about a minute.
Then, add in the rice, stirring to coat the rice with the oils in the pan.
Stir in 1/2 C hot water, chicken broth, salt and pepper seasoning.
Bring to a boil.
Then, cover and transfer the dish to an oven, preheated to 425 degrees.
Bake about 20-25 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed by the rice.
Stir in 1/4 - 1/2 C water until the consistency is creamy.  Top with cheese.
Serve.

I pair it with a delicious lemony-roasted asparagus, and it makes a great meal..

Off to work ...Kimberly coming up to help me out and then do some deliveries for me..Just want it to be a sunny day.. I am sick and tired of this gloomy weather with spoty sunshine here and there.

Enjoy

Cheers

Granny

SITDOWN SUNDAY

MORNING EVERYONE

Well it is a busy day for me today.. I love being a Mom... To Grumpy's mom and all my friends moms HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.

So this morning we are off to visit Grumpy's mom for tea and muffin,, then off to Olympic View Golf Course for brunch with Andrea and Adam and my daughter Kimberly has to work later today so we are going to head to her place in the early afternoon to have tea .... What a busy day but this is a special day so I do not mind...I thought I would post something to lighten up the loving poem or saying , It made me laugh

            M.O.M.

MEAN OLD MOM

My daughter came home from school one day, With a smirk upon her face.

She decided she was smart enough,

To put me in my place.

Guess what I learned in Civics Two,

that's taught by Mr. Wright?

It's all about the laws today,

The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room,

Don't have to cut my hair

No one can tell me what to think,

Or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,

And regardless what you say,

I don't have to bow my head,

And I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,

And pierce my tongue & nose.

I can read & watch just what I like,

Get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,

I'll charge you with a crime.

I'll back up all my charges,

With the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me,

My body's only for my use,

Not for your hugs and kisses,

that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,

Like your Mama did to yo u.

That's nothing more than mind control,

And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,

So you can't influence me,

Or I'll call Children's Services Division, Better known as C.S.D.'

Mom's Reply and Thoughts

Of course my first instinct was

To toss her out the door

But the chance to teach her a lesson

Made me think a little ore.

I mulled it over carefully,

I couldn't let this go.

A smile crept upon my face,

she's messing with a pro.

Next day I took her shopping

At the local Goodwill Store.

I told her, 'Pick out all you want,

there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D ...

Who said they didn't care

If I bought you Walmart shoes

Instead of those Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment

To take your driver's test.

The C.S.D. Is unconcerned

So I'll decide what's best. '

I said 'No time to stop and eat,

Or pick up stuff to munch.

And tomorrow you can start to learn

To make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,

And wait till dinner time.

We're having liver and onions,

A favorite dish of mine.'

she asked 'Can I please rent a movie,

To watch on my VCR?'

'Sorry, but I sold your TV,

For new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room,

You'll take the couch instead.

The C.S.D. Requires

Just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,

I'll choose what we eat.

That allowance that you used to get,

Will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski,

Dirt-bike & roller blades.

Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',

It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,

Why are you on your knees?

Are you asking God to help you out,

Instead of C.S.D..?

3C'S CRAFT

COLOURED ELASTIC

ELASTIC WITH BEADS

ELASTIC WITH DANGLE BEADS

Today's post are Bracelets made from soda pop tabs.. I have attached a couple of pictures of different ones made and some videos on how to make them.. this is so easy and would be great for BFF girls to make.. They can trade them and what I think would be a great idea is you moms with little girls are always looking for ideas for birthday parties and this is a great one where all the little girls can make these bracelets and if they make two then they get to keep one and give one to the birthday girl... All you have to supply is the tabs, some ribbon, some elastic , some beads and a little imagination... to get the different coloured tabs you can spray paint them with a trem paint for medal.. both top and bottom and how about some old nail polish that you have around.. this should be done before hand so they will be ready for the little ones..

How about some little friends make lots of these and then sell them at a Christmas Craft fair and take the profits and give it to a charity of their chose.. Or even the Jeneece Place here in Victoria would be great....So here are the videos 
I know a little girl that will love doing these with her mommy and her name starts with a C  and ends with Y.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJv_e-cJ43I&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rcVHjDE508&feature=related

Again Happy Mothers day to everyone...

Enjoy

Cheers

Granny

SHOPPING SATURDAY

MORNING EVERYONE

Had a great night with our grandson.. he is such a smart little boy.. we were reading the newspaper and he wanted to help Grumpy read.. They were reading the real estate magazine and he was letting us know what the headlines for each of the ads.. also told us whether he liked the house or not... maybe he is going to be an arcitect when he grows up..Today we get to take him to his skating lessons and then figure out an adventure if the weather is good...

WALMART

2 lb strawberries $2.97

Post Cereals $3.97

Romaine Lettuce $.88

Grape tomatoes 227g $2.00

Lemons and limes $.33

Garlic 3 pack $.67

Mushrooms $1.25 for 8 oz pack

Bolthouse Farms Juices  $3.00 (I love the moccha one )

Bolthouse Farms Dresssings $3.00

8 pack Kaiser buns $1.44

Baguettes $1.00

Clover Leaf Tuna $.97

Catelli Smart pasta $1.77

Classico Pasta Sauce $2.67

Berio Olive Oil $5.97

Goldfish $2.00

Snack Pack Hunts 4 Pack $1.00

Activia 12 pack or 8 pack yogurt $4.47

Crisp minis and rice cakes $1.27

THRIFTYS

Red grapes $1.39 lb

Broccoli Crowns $1.29 lb

Green Beans $1.69

Salad kits 2 for $7.00

Duncan Hines Cake Mixes buy one get one free

Heinz beans or pasta 5 for $4.00

Simply Juice 1.75 litre $2.99 

SAFEWAY

Gold Fresh Pineapple buy one get one free

Raspberries buy one get one free

Frying Chicken Legs buy one get one free

12 pack of mushroom soup buy one get one free

Kraft dinner buy one get one free

Kellogs buy one get one free

Dads cookies buy one get one free

Safeway pot stickers buy one get one free

Unico diced tomatoes buy one get one free

English muffins buy one get one free

Finish electrosol gel pacs buy one get one free

SOS buy one get one free

Kraft peanut butter buy one get one free

Speed Stick buy one get one free

Dial body wash buy one get one free

Here is your dessert for today.. Remember I had mentioned to you last week about a 60th birthday party that we went to for a good friend.... well his daughter and newlywed Danielle brought the birthday cake.. She had baked it herself and so I asked for the recipe and here is the story of how Danielle got this recipe

" My Aunty Sandy ( Sandy Taylor) is the best baker I know and in October she gave me a cook book to the famed Magnolia Bakery in New York. Since then I have been trying out different recipes and when Dad told me he loved chocolate cake, I thought it would be fun to combine a few cakes together and make him a very special sixtieth birthday cake."

 

Black and White Ganache Cake

White Cake – Middle LayerGreat Cake as is low in cholesterol

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup sugar

1 cup self rising flour

½ cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large egg whites

 

Preheat oven to 350^o

Grease 9 x 12-inch round cake pan and lightly flour

 

In large bowl on medium speed of an electric mixer, cream butter until smooth, slowly add the sugar until fluffy, approx. 3 minutes. Add the flour in three parts, alternating with milk and vanilla, beat well after each addition. In separate bowl on high speed of electric mixer beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold into batter, make sure no streaks of white are showing. Pour into prepared cake pans and bake 22-25 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes then remove from pan, cool completely.

Chocolate Buttermilk Cake, top and bottom layer

2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

4 large eggs, at room temperature (if you forget to remove from fridge, leave sitting in warm water for a few minutes)

6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
(to melt: place chocolate in top of a double boiler, over simmering water on low heat, for approx. 10 minutes. Stir occasionally until completely smooth and no pieces of chocolate remain, let cool 5-10 minutes before using)

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350^o

Grease 2, 9 x 12-inch round cake pans and lightly flour

In medium size bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.

In large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the chocolate mixing until well incorporated. Add the dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with the buttermilk and the vanilla, beating well after each addition, until smooth. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-35 minutes, until cake tester comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes then remove from pans, cool completely.

 

Note: I make the cakes a day in advance and let cool over night to make icing easy. 

 

Rogers Icing Sugar; Buttercream Icing 

⅔ cup unsalted butter, very soft

2 1/2 cups Icing sugar,

3 tbsp Milk (Approx.)

Dash of vanilla

 

Cream butter with electric mixer, add 1 ½ cups of icing sugar, add 3 tablespoons of milk, dash of vanilla and remaining icing sugar gradually. Depending on preference of consistency you can make thicker or thinner by adding more sugar or milk.

 

Ice your three cakes, with a chocolate on the bottom, white in the middle and the other chocolate on top.

 

Chocolate Ganache

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate , finely chopped

3/4 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons light corn syrup (this makes the ganache shiny)

Heat the cream in sauce pan over medium heat. In a separate bowl place all of chocolate and corn syrup. Once cream is heated, but not boiling, poor over chocolate and corn syrup, stir until all chocolate clumps are gone. Pour over your prepared cakes that have been pre-iced with buttercream. Carefully spread down sides of cake and over the top to cover the cake.

Place in fridge to harden chocolate, remove from fridge prior to serving so cake is not cold, and EAT!

 

Thank you Danny..I loved the way you had brought it on a lovely glass plate as well.. Presentation makes it even taste better...Well done....

Enjoy

Cheers

Granny