Nana's Parlor: Before the Rain Arrives

Monday, June 11, 2012

Before the Rain Arrives

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to check in with everyone. I hope all is having a great day. The weather report on the computer is calling for rain this afternoon. It does look like it could rain any time. So before the rain comes Jim decided to finish trimming the hedges that are around our property. It is a time consuming job and it can take awhile.

I was outside taking pictures of the flowers and garden and snapped a few of Jim hard at work. He is such a good gardener.

I am going try and post them to share with all of you and I hope you enjoy them.

If you know anyone that might enjoy reading one or even both of my blogs please let them know my blog addresses and please encourage them to become a follower. Let me know and also have them leave a comment. I would love to hear from all of you.

Have a wonderful Day.

Hugs,
Janet

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BethJune 11, 2012 at 6:04 PM
Hi Janet, Your flowers look beautiful! You have a hard-working husband too! Thanks for stopping by and it's a privilege to stop over to see you and your pretty gardens.
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VickiJune 13, 2012 at 8:46 PM
Hi, Janet,
We had a little rain here in Central Texas. We are very grateful, too, as it has been very dry. Your garden looks so pretty, and I know your husband enjoys taking care of it. I have enjoyed seeing all of your lovely pincushions. Thank you so much for stopping by Bunny Cottage for a visit! Enjoy the rest of your week~Vicki
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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!

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Monday, June 11, 2012

Before the Rain Arrives

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