November 28, 2009 - Light and Fluffy
2 cups raw chopped CranberriesDirections
3/4 cup Unrefined Sugar
3 cups mini Marshmallows
1/2 chopped Pineapple, undrained
1 small can Mandrin Oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped Walnuts
1 8oz. carton of Cool Whip
Mix cranberries, sugar, marshmallows and pineapple and chill. Then fold in walnuts and cool whip.
Chill before serving.
We didn't eat marshmallows this time because they have pork in them... eww! but its definitely "fluffier" with them in it. I am trying to figure out a way to use marshmallow creme in it, but haven't been able to yet.
Love all the flavors in this. A perfect mix of tangy and sweet! :)
©AmandaDixon2009
November 27, 2009 - I'm Dixie-fied Now!
My very own DixieCajun's Creations apron!! :D I LOVE it! it is so me and so special because Mrs. Lirette hand-sewed it with love for me. Isn't it just too super?! I have literally worn it everyday since I got it! Definitely will have it on all day tomorrow as we prepare for Shabbat! ;)
I'm still thinking about making my own apron... no, I haven't actually made my apron yet... shameful, I know. But now... I really don't have to for awhile, right? haha!
Well this apron is so beautiful handcrafted! Don't you want one? You can now order them at DixieCajun's Creations! So go get one! They would make wonderful gifts for any homemaker!
I really love my apron! :D Thank you sooo much, Mrs. Lirette!
©AmandaDixon2009
Nov. 26, 2009 - Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I wanted to share some verses I thought were appropriate for today.
"Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song."
- Psalm 95:2
"Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name."
- Psalm 100:4
"But thanks be to God! He has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
- 1Corinthians 15:57
"Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!"
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
I am sure there are many, many more verses on thanksgiving, so I encourage you to comment and add any you know.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Nov. 25, 2009 - Homeschooling Through High School ~ Turkey Leftovers Plus a Brand New Meme to Join!
Thanksgiving Greetings and Blessings from Chicagoland!
I want to take this opportunity to share with my Homeschooling Through High School readers a new meme which you (and parents of all our awesome homeschooling teenagers) can join! Hop on over to my HSB blog, "Plans4You" to learn all about...
Next, I have a simple recipe to share which your high schoolers can make with all your leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Be sure to log the time they spend making this on their Home Ec time card so you can apply it to a Home Economics credit!
(If you're not sure what a "Home Ec time card" is, please read my posts from August 19, 2009, "Keeping Track of Credits," and August 26, 2009, "Clever Credits." You can find them HERE.)
or you can serve it "as is" over rice, toast, or in a pastry shell.
The recipe calls for 4 cups of shredded turkey...if you don't have that much, you can either add some shredded chicken to make up the difference, or cut the Master Blend recipe in half, and be sure to cut any recipes and baking dish sizes you use the Master Blend in by half, as well.
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Biscuit dough: arrange biscuits on top of turkey, overlapping the biscuits if necessary.
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Drop biscuit dough: drop small biscuits on top to cover.
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Pie dough: roll dough out into the shape of your pan, place on top of turkey, and tuck the edges in against the pan sides.
Brush the top of the dough with about 2 Tbs. (1/2 an egg) of beaten egg for a goldeny-brown glaze.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes until the turkey mix is bubbly and the topping is nicely browned.
TURKEY TETRAZZINI
1-1/2 Tbs. unsalted butter
8 ounces sliced mushrooms (about 2-1/3 cups)
8 ounces spaghetti, macaroni, or egg noodles
1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted lightly
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13X9-inch baking pan.
Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until the foam begins to subside.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender...about 5 minutes.
Stir the mushrooms into the Turkey Master Blend.
Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain well. Stir pasta into turkey mixture along with almonds.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until sauce is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
TURKEY CHILI PEPPER CASSEROLE
One or two 4-1/2 ounce cans of chopped mild or hot green chili peppers, drained (the amount you choose is determined by how hot you want this!)
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
4 ounces tortilla chips, lightly crushed (don't pulverize these...should have 2 to 3 cups after crushing.)
8 ounces grated Cheddar cheese (2 cups, lightly packed)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13X9 baking pan.
To the Turkey Master Blend, add chili peppers (be sure to drain them first!) and cumin. Mix well.
In the prepared pan, layer the turkey mixture alternately with layers of tortilla chips and cheese. End with a layer of tortilla chips sprinkled with cheese.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
TURKEY AND RICE CASSEROLE
1-1/2 Tbl. unsalted butter
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (about 2-1/3 cups)
3 cups cooked white rice or wild rice blend
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
1/3 cup dry, unseasoned breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbs. melted butter
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13X9-inch baking pan.
Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until the foam begins to subside. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring until tender--about 5 minutes.
Stir the mushrooms into the Turkey Master Blend along with the cooked rice and toasted nuts. Pour the mixture into baking pan.
In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle over top of casserole.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes until sauce is bubbly and the crumbs are golden brown.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving, enjoy your leftover turkey (or make every single one of these with chicken and enjoy that!), and enjoy your teenagers! Be sure to visit me at Plans4You to check out the new meme. May God bless you and your homeschool this week!
Lori
Lori Havens has been married to Kevin for 24 years. They live in Illinois with their two sons, Bryan (17) and Nathan (16), and dog Sunny (9). Lori enjoys writing, gardening, reading, and the outdoors. She hosts the "Thursday Talkin' About Teenagers" meme at her HSB blog, "Plans4You," and is the author of "Should I Be A Nurse? A Journey of Self-Exploration for Those Considering a Career in Nursing" and "7 Essential Questions Every Future Nurse Must Ask." You can find her blogging at both Homeschool Blogger and Homestead Blogger .
November 24, 2009 - Wordless Wednesday: Cheeky Sistas
Nov. 24, 2009 - BEARPAW Shoe Giveaway!
The Dirty Shirt is giving away a pair of BEARPAW shoes, and let me tell you that you don't want to miss out because these look like awesome shoes. The ones I'm hoping to win are the brown Daffodils.
So hurry over to The Dirty Shirt to enter for a chance to win your own pair of BEARPAW shoes!
Copyright 2009 Defective Compositions
Nov. 24, 2009 - NEA Puts Power Ahead of Kids
It's really no surprise to anyone ever that the NEA was more interested in protecting its power than educating children. What is surprising is that they actually feel confident enough in their power to admit it. Here's the NEA's General Counsel admitting as much in his retirement speech this past summer.
"Despite what some among us would like to believe it is not because of our creative ideas. It is not because of the merit of our positions. It is not because we care about children and it is not because we have a vision of a great public school for every child. NEA and its affiliates are effective advocates because we have power....
This is not to say that the concern of NEA and its affiliates with closing achievement gaps, reducing dropout rates, improving teacher quality and the like are unimportant or inappropriate. To the contrary. These are the goals that guide the work we do. But they need not and must not be achieved at the expense of due process, employee rights and collective bargaining. That simply is too high a price to pay.
(View YouTube video on this subject here.)
If you're a parent with children in the public schools you can voice your objections here. But the best way to object is by removing your children from their schools. Without your children they have no real power.
In a related story, future teachers in Minnesota are being "reducated" and become "culturally competent"
Hat Tip: Michelle Malkin in order to obtain a teacher certificate.
-Spunky
Cross-posted, with permission, from SpunkyHomeSchool
Nov. 24, 2009 - Kitchen Moments ~ Thanksgiving Favorites
I've been sharing my family's favorite Thanksgiving recipes on the HomesteadBlogger Front Porch . Stop by to see how our Texas family celebrates Thanksgiving. I've invited the other bloggers to share their family favorites as well, so you are certain to find many delicious recipes posted throughout the community.
Here's a link to a great sounding Mandarin & Cranberry Relish at Nourished Kitchen, a blog I visit often for healthy, delicious recipes.
I pray your family has a wonderful Thanksgiving. We truly have much to be thankful for. And now, I must get back to my own Thanksgiving preparations ... some last minute shopping, a little baking, a bit of holiday decorating, and lots of family fun!
Blessings,
Catherine
Catherine Love lives in the heart of Texas with her husband Carl, and their 3 daughters, Sarah, Hannah, and Cana. They enjoy cooking, gardening, and learning new things as they pursue a lifestyle of learning together as a family. You can read Catherine's Kitchen Adventures and more on her blog- Seeds of Love.
November 23, 2009 - I ♥ Faces: Sun Flare
When I saw the theme for this week's I <3 Faces challenge,: “Sun Flare”, this picture just popped into my head! :) I love the Sun Flare coming down on her. Isn't Hannah such a pretty girly? I sure love that Dahling!
©AmandaDixon2009
Nov. 23, 2009 - Happy Thanksgiving to You!
Last week the Porch Team had some great posts for you on the subject of Thanksgiving. If you haven't read any of those yet, look in the archives and check them out! A few of them may have more to offer for this week.
Since November 1st I've seen a lot of posts about being thankful. Several bloggers have taken up a be thankful challenge where they have to list each day, the things they are thankful for. Here is a short list of my thankful fors:
- That Christ is King
- My family
- Taste buds
- A warm house
- Good friends
- New friends
- A cozy bed
- The Porch Team
- Homeschooling
- The bloggers here at HSB (Yes, you! I love the bloggers here at HSB, you have encouraged me, made me laugh, and taught me so many new things!)
I pray that each of you will have safe travels this Thanksgiving weekend, that you will be a witness to all you spend time with, and that your hearts are full of the blessings that the Lord has given to you.
I can't wait to read your posts about how you spent the Thanksgiving weekend!
Tia Linschied
Senior Editor of HSB
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