Nana's Parlor: January 2013

Friday, January 25, 2013

Snowy Day

Hi Everyone,

Just thought I would check in. It has been a while. Today it has snowed most of the day. I was checking out some of the other blogs that I follow and one put up some summer pictures. After all summer is just around the corner. I thought that was a good idea so I thought I would share some of my summer garden photos as well.

I hope you enjoy them.

Hugs,
Janet

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Happy January

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to check in with everyone to say hi and Happy January. I hope all of you had a great Christmas and Happy New Year. Here in PA it snowed on December 26 and the snow is still here. Today it is sunny and suppose to reach a balmy 43 degrees. I don't mind I love being at home, cozy and warm.

I have been scrapbooking the past few days getting my photos done from my trip to CA back in September. Next month I will be going back to CA for a couple more weeks. Can't wait to see my granddaughters and spend time with my daughter and her family. Yes I will be taking more pictures so I better catch up on scrapbooking the pictures I have so I will be ready for the next set. I will also post pictures of the trip when I get back to PA.

Well I better close for now. Also I have posted some pictures of some tea pots and cups and saucers that I got when shopping during the holidays. And some pictures of my latest creations. I would love for you to stop by my kitchen blog. I would love for you to become a follower of my kitchen blog. the blog address is:
nananovemberskitchen.blogspot.com

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!

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Snowy Day

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Happy January