Friday, June 22, 2012
Still here!
Hello, all! I'm still here, I'm just behind on blogs and emails! I had surgery the other day, so I've been kind of out of commission. I have lots of pics to post and emails to send in the next few days.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Homemade Sloppy Joes
While leafing through a Williams Sonoma catalogue this weekend, I discovered "Sloppy Joe starter." For $13.95 a jar. Really?? For years, I've been making sloppy joes from scratch, and can make twice the food for half that price! And personally, I think it tastes better than anything out of a can or a jar. (Thanks, Ma!)
For starters, we don't start with "starter," we start with ground beef! (or ground turkey!) At least a pound, but use as much as you need, there are no specifics in this recipe. Brown it and drain as needed. Sprinkle in some garlic salt, pepper several dashes of Worcestershire sauce, and just a tiny tiny bit of cumin. Stir it all up very well, then add A LOT of ketchup. For one pound, I'd say at least a cup. But, eyeball it. It should look like the sloppy joe in the picture.
Homemade sloppy joes are delicious with homemade French fries, as seen in the other pic below. They're so simple! Add three inches of vegetable oil to a large frying pan and place over medium-high heat. Now slice your potatoes length-wise, then into French fry shapes. Add to the oil in small batches and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, gently flipping with a spatula occasionally. When they're done, transfer them to a large plate covered with paper towels and add salt to taste.
For starters, we don't start with "starter," we start with ground beef! (or ground turkey!) At least a pound, but use as much as you need, there are no specifics in this recipe. Brown it and drain as needed. Sprinkle in some garlic salt, pepper several dashes of Worcestershire sauce, and just a tiny tiny bit of cumin. Stir it all up very well, then add A LOT of ketchup. For one pound, I'd say at least a cup. But, eyeball it. It should look like the sloppy joe in the picture.
Homemade sloppy joes are delicious with homemade French fries, as seen in the other pic below. They're so simple! Add three inches of vegetable oil to a large frying pan and place over medium-high heat. Now slice your potatoes length-wise, then into French fry shapes. Add to the oil in small batches and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, gently flipping with a spatula occasionally. When they're done, transfer them to a large plate covered with paper towels and add salt to taste.
DIY SLIME!!
We made slime today! On purpose! (Lol!) I found this recipe through Pinterest, pinned from http://domesticcharm.blogspot.com/2011/10/glow-in-dark-slime.html?m=1
She explains that the less Borax mixture you use, the runnier the slime. We had a great time experimenting with that!
Sorry about the photo quality - these are from my phone!
She explains that the less Borax mixture you use, the runnier the slime. We had a great time experimenting with that!
Sorry about the photo quality - these are from my phone!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Yo Gabba Gabba!!!
(Where did that name come from, anyway??)
While rockin' out to the Music is Awesome! cd in the car the other day, it hit me: I should design a few Yo Gabba Gabba hats! A week and three hats later, Toodee and Brobee have hit Etsy, and Foofa will join them tomorrow. :-)
Friday, May 25, 2012
Pinecone Owls
Emily and I went for a little walk yesterday and came across some big, beautiful pinecones. I couldn't resist scooping a few up! And with just a few googly eyes, some felt and ribbon, we had ourselves a little nest of owls! 
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Coming Soon...
It's been a little crazy here this past week, but I've been able to work on some new designs in the evenings. Introducing... Yo Gabba Gabba hats! Here's a sneak peek at Brobee! Look for him on Etsy in the next few days! 
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