Nana's Parlor: Sleepy Day

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Sleepy Day

Hi Everyone,

I call this a sleepy day because it is rainy outside and sometimes that makes me just want to sleep all day. No I don't sleep all day, but I like to just stay inside were it is cozy. I really don't mind days like this. Jim is down stairs in his tool and work room painting the shelves that will go up in the dining room for my different china pieces (tea pots, etc). My china cabinets are just too full and they need spread out so you can see each one. I am sitting here working on my art/collage journal. Maybe later I will go down to my craft room and work on a canvas that I am doing for a friend.

As I was remembering D-Day I listened to some songs (military hymns) on YouTube. Brought tears to my eyes. Jim's (mine too) uncle served during WWII and was on Iwo Jima. He was one of 12 from his company of a couple hundred that left the island a live. I also remember my Dad who served during WWII. One of the gentlemen from the church in Leechburg, PA was at Normandy and came home. How grateful I am for the men (women) too who served and serve now. They need our love and support. God bless the US military and America.

Have a super great day. Thanks for stopping by and visiting. You are always welcome here. See you again tomorrow.

Love and 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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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Sleepy Day

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