Nana's Parlor: May 2012

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Memorial Day Remembered 2012

Hi everyone,

I hope all of you had a great Memorial Day yesterday. Some family and friends gathered here at our house and it was so sweet to be with them. One thing that I wish however, was that my daughter and her family could have been here. The weather was tolerable because it was hot and a bit humid, but there was a nice breeze. Everyone brought food and everything was great. Before everyone left Jim made sure they had a bag of lettuce and onions from the garden. There is nothing better than a fresh garden salad. Thanks everyone for sharing your day with us, we are blessed.

Today I plan on working in my craft room and hopefully doing a video or two of some of my latest creations. Right now I am finishing a little girls purse made from purple jeans. It will be very girly. I have one already done that I made from little girls pink shorts, it is very shabby chic. I am also working on a tablescape, using a mirror and embellishing it with WOC products. I plan on submitting it for a team position.

Well I am going to close for now. Sorry I was long in between blog posts. Have a great day. Please check out my other blog: nananovemberskitchen.blogspot.com You will find recipes and pictures of my china ware, etc.

Hugs,
Janet

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother's Day

Hi Everyone,

Happy Mother's Day to all who reach my blog. Thank you so much for taking time to read this blog. You are truly appreciated. I hope all of you have a had a wonderful day. My day has been great, spending it with my husband Jim, my son Jimmy, his girlfriend Brittany and her family. We had a picnic, even though it rained. The fellowship was sweet.

Hugs,
Janet

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Wonderful Saturday

Hi Everyone,

Sorry it has been awhile since I posted, my schedule has been really busy. Today was special because my son Jimmy and his girlfriend Brittany took me to see The Avengers. It was really good and very fast moving. That was his Mother's Day gift to me. It was really good being with him and Brittany.

Tomorrow after church Brittany and her family are coming over for a cookout to celebrate Mother's day. They are such nice people and Jim and I really enjoy thier company. Brittany has a very nice sister too.

We are going to have hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, mac salad and dessert. Tracey, Brittany and I are providing all of the goodies. Can't wait.

Hugs,
Janet

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Pat Catan Shopping Haul

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Glaze

1 box of Jiffy Yellow Cake mix
1/2 cup of Strawberry Jam
1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam
1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam
3/4 stick of butter

Mix cake mix according to package directions. Put 1/2 cup of Strawberry Jam in blender and blend till smooth. Mix in to cake batter. Pour into 9x9 greased and floured cake pan. Put 1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam in blender and blend till smooth and drizzle over cake batter. Bake at 350 degrees. While the cake is baking chop butter into blender, add 1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam and blend till smooth. Put aside. Keep at room temperature.

When cake is baked, cool slightly drizzle the butter and jam mixture over cake and let cool. Cut and serve with coffee, tea, or milk. Yummy!

Chocolate Mayo Cake

2 1/4 c. of all-purpose flour

1 2/3 c. sugar

1 1/4 c. milk

3 1/2 t. of baking powder

1 t. of salt

1 t. vanilla or almond extract

1 c. mayo

Mix altogether. Pour into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr. and 10 minutes or till a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool and frost. (Mayo takes the place of shortening or butter and eggs.)

Buttercream Chocolate Frosting

3 c. of powder sugar

1/2 c. of butter softened

2 t. vanilla

3 ounces of cocoa

3-4 T. milk

Beat together all ingredients until smoot. Frost cooled cake, cut and serve.

ENJOY!!!

Chocolate Mint Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is so easy and quick to make and taste delicious.

1 Pre-made Pie crust from Phillsbury
butter (enough for other ingredients to stick)
1/4 - 1/2 cupbrown sugar
1 - 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped chocolate mint chips

Unroll the pie crust and roll to make it a little thinner. Spread with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Top with chopped chocolate mint chips. Roll and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees till light golden brown. Cool, cut and serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Serve with coffee, tea or milk. Delicious!!!

Chicken Au Graten Potato Casserole

This is a quick and easy casserole.

1 box of Betty Crocker au Graten Potatoes. Prepare as directed on package.
1 - 2 cups of small cubed, cooked chicken
1/2 - 1 cup of small cubed mild cheddar cheese.

After you prepare the potatoes according to the package, add the chicken and mix. Top with the cubed cheese and cover. Bake covered in a 425 degree oven. 5 minutes before done take cover off to brown the top.

Serve with a salad or other vegetable. Yummy! Great way to use leftover chicken or turkey.

Other meats that can be substituted: cubed ham, canned tuna or salmon, cooked ground meat. If you have a few leftover hamburgers, cube them and added to the casserole. Be creative!