Nana's Parlor: August 2014

Monday, August 11, 2014

Rainy/Sunny Monday

Hi Everyone,

WOW! What a day this is, rainy this morning and now it is sunny. Jim and I went to Saxonburg for his doctor's appointment and then had lunch at Kelley's Family Restaurant in Saxonburg. Kelley's is a real nice down to earth restaurant that is reasonably price and the food is good.

Last Friday I made an applesauce cake and frosted it with applesauce butter cream. Very tasty, everyone liked it. I will have to post the recipes on my kitchen blog.

I am still working on a quilt I am making for our knitting ministry at church. I have to have it done by September 27, 2014 because our missions conference is October 5, 2014 and it is for our missionary to Japan.

Well I better go for now. Thanks for stopping by and visiting me here in Nana's Parlor. You are always welcome.

Janet

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

From the Garden to the Oven

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note to say hi and to let you know that I have posted a recipe on my kitchen blog of a zucchini bread recipe that I altered slightly. My husband Jim loves it and for me, I don't care for zucchini, this bread is really good.

Nothing like taking what the good Lord provides in the garden and making it into something delicious. Thank you Lord for always providing for my needs.

Well tonight is Course 4 lesson 1 of cake decorating class. Looking forward to what will be taught in class.

I better close for now. Thanks for stopping by and visiting me here in Nana's Parlor. Stop by any time.

Have a super great day,
Janet

Monday, August 4, 2014

It's August Already

Hi Everyone,

Yes it has been almost a month. A lot has been happening in my life and I have been so busy. This is the last month for cake decorating classes. I am excited to learn more about edible flower making.

Next month we will be winding down summer activities and getting ready for fall. Fall decorations will be coming out, summer decorations will be put away. And before you know it holiday decorating will begin. Which means the snowmen will be coming out and taking their place of honor in the china cabinet. But until then I will be enjoying summer.

Today Jim and I had a tomato/onion salad for dinner with herbs. All from the garden. I love fresh garden tomatoes. What you get in the store in the winter are not good at all. Another thing about August is there is corn on the cob. Yummy!!!. I am hoping to do some canning this month as well. Nothing like homemade tomato sauce in the middle of winter. It also helps save on the grocery bill.

Well I better go for now. I will try to be more attentive to my blogs. As always thanks for stopping by and visiting me here in Nana's Parlor. You are always welcome.

Have a pleasant day,
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!