tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25762547415354327702024-03-06T21:25:41.732-05:00Working Mom WondersErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.comBlogger991125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-36646655436898143652024-03-06T21:24:00.002-05:002024-03-06T21:24:56.882-05:00Unicorn Cake<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPjZTcG0N_KrrlfmbcAGjoV-q4xi2sh9quhLNGcSmFCqqvsaO3Vg1JmgQJHJlZHs_huSGVlw8qVFJeVYJTJjr6MoLXBOchOhK5bV_CTKur7-s_gAMimJ9QrcUXXRqDRDgI8bF_k5iapDUSth2C4SOzJ8I3zUezaJ0iG_h6NkmIJnWq1IYBw0QqOdrZB0/s640/IMG_2447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPjZTcG0N_KrrlfmbcAGjoV-q4xi2sh9quhLNGcSmFCqqvsaO3Vg1JmgQJHJlZHs_huSGVlw8qVFJeVYJTJjr6MoLXBOchOhK5bV_CTKur7-s_gAMimJ9QrcUXXRqDRDgI8bF_k5iapDUSth2C4SOzJ8I3zUezaJ0iG_h6NkmIJnWq1IYBw0QqOdrZB0/s320/IMG_2447.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-64528478173639226042024-03-06T21:23:00.000-05:002024-03-06T21:23:01.032-05:00Read Across America Party<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmJR-w2984yds7d2Ghw45YgUqbh9bgWlM7pWWpawQkbRCthOiZF5c5wMV58h8TJCAglC1KzKTaL0Oz-ac9abAfwlt0GsRPSfdYNW5Loi9iqYvCV7PNYIg8vDcO9fDmOLIaZdsiwR7o5jBAmgp2fXkyEcSvw0EWPqoZImgvvW80CmcHnCzInJsQYiWLUU/s640/IMG_2454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmJR-w2984yds7d2Ghw45YgUqbh9bgWlM7pWWpawQkbRCthOiZF5c5wMV58h8TJCAglC1KzKTaL0Oz-ac9abAfwlt0GsRPSfdYNW5Loi9iqYvCV7PNYIg8vDcO9fDmOLIaZdsiwR7o5jBAmgp2fXkyEcSvw0EWPqoZImgvvW80CmcHnCzInJsQYiWLUU/s320/IMG_2454.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For Read Across America Day this year, Rachel and I gave ourselves a challenge to read a book that is set in each state. We gathered some from our shelves and from the local library. We found 17 to start with. We are going to color each state as we read the books. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV5oQgDqcCmQqDRv8JlVezLAvagcK1C1VyWo5YP6W09SC_zPUd9snbSRGi2b7Udbd5_F92a-AXO0xMIpS2pdbb8dvI1kSa_5oSuiy0VBTGDrtVPIXui9fCQjFE_V0AS8omMbn1GGOi8LrVoshXfrtVcQQD0xUtLM6nsNnobEP-_Rla2ep51_xXcgYL38/s640/IMG_2460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV5oQgDqcCmQqDRv8JlVezLAvagcK1C1VyWo5YP6W09SC_zPUd9snbSRGi2b7Udbd5_F92a-AXO0xMIpS2pdbb8dvI1kSa_5oSuiy0VBTGDrtVPIXui9fCQjFE_V0AS8omMbn1GGOi8LrVoshXfrtVcQQD0xUtLM6nsNnobEP-_Rla2ep51_xXcgYL38/s320/IMG_2460.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBok-0VoQtwVo-zCMRz7ulQ2Iw3EXPDctpNI2YVRnYbRftjVNm9t3KJDiLLNqgtYQcZ7eKMHV55SW7pa6wh8kjwMGFqd_n-1_xfsQIGb0mhk1I-N-Wx0oSNeJ3MvD1fcP3fvjuNMrbTDv1w9xIEZKccDGGwFQJyOPzQzWHdbv5YwLwsesV6mqvY5qIUs/s640/IMG_2461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="640" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBok-0VoQtwVo-zCMRz7ulQ2Iw3EXPDctpNI2YVRnYbRftjVNm9t3KJDiLLNqgtYQcZ7eKMHV55SW7pa6wh8kjwMGFqd_n-1_xfsQIGb0mhk1I-N-Wx0oSNeJ3MvD1fcP3fvjuNMrbTDv1w9xIEZKccDGGwFQJyOPzQzWHdbv5YwLwsesV6mqvY5qIUs/s320/IMG_2461.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-59582569674706852422024-03-06T21:20:00.001-05:002024-03-06T21:20:17.525-05:00Homemade Fondant<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put one 16 oz bag of mini marshmallows and 2 Tbsp water in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minutes. Stir. Heat for another minute and stir. If it is not fully melted, heat for another 30 seconds. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXgNFl4Y6wF5fxWe2PuDm1urJW8IC3OFoxbeubhJzRpaOyE68XLomPlupaQS8xbOOuAuQM9lRt09ra-fS_EK2vR6BMfeiYPEKbmzB7u3AbPQxylw3F8E4GYg032LAOeA5A4qF6QO9WlqgloGHdP-7WQTNaLkRzxTx0XZHRIRb9358FSrPcPjspi3HxL4/s640/IMG_2435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXgNFl4Y6wF5fxWe2PuDm1urJW8IC3OFoxbeubhJzRpaOyE68XLomPlupaQS8xbOOuAuQM9lRt09ra-fS_EK2vR6BMfeiYPEKbmzB7u3AbPQxylw3F8E4GYg032LAOeA5A4qF6QO9WlqgloGHdP-7WQTNaLkRzxTx0XZHRIRb9358FSrPcPjspi3HxL4/s320/IMG_2435.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Add four cups of sifted powdered sugar to the marshmallows. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iYVqmX1nYLFCBcNDXE4bLY6NLz1TMexnlqaTSNzf-nD5hApzajyqAImwUF82ItG8csH9YyuCLpbsyYsURQ3iKerd5CqvSq4i3A8oBHBpV58FrC4IDBkLSvudcvew2vZjuBRd0kQqzVpzh34p5Vh2g7VdW_V3_m0hOXfyYWDp0yEtVDjZOcMKrFpfMqQ/s640/IMG_2436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iYVqmX1nYLFCBcNDXE4bLY6NLz1TMexnlqaTSNzf-nD5hApzajyqAImwUF82ItG8csH9YyuCLpbsyYsURQ3iKerd5CqvSq4i3A8oBHBpV58FrC4IDBkLSvudcvew2vZjuBRd0kQqzVpzh34p5Vh2g7VdW_V3_m0hOXfyYWDp0yEtVDjZOcMKrFpfMqQ/s320/IMG_2436.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stir</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wbL0M0-t56OaOCu7fqeXO-jMywu25q_hL8hktTbbrwbUn97MwhhYmZ6si4eL8TpA8zjxDN85ccdp731cm-_eg1zmn2iCVMolBs4u3EOYPzMT8icxxD11RBUG_MLd1eR_sNLBvGvxPaCeFiuWtwxwxjfAc_oxEQh4F5BYWOSyfhZSY1rV3Pag_GGRwXE/s640/IMG_2437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wbL0M0-t56OaOCu7fqeXO-jMywu25q_hL8hktTbbrwbUn97MwhhYmZ6si4eL8TpA8zjxDN85ccdp731cm-_eg1zmn2iCVMolBs4u3EOYPzMT8icxxD11RBUG_MLd1eR_sNLBvGvxPaCeFiuWtwxwxjfAc_oxEQh4F5BYWOSyfhZSY1rV3Pag_GGRwXE/s320/IMG_2437.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spread Crisco on the counter. Dump the marshmallow/sugar mixture out. Add two more cups of powdered sugar and knead. You will need to put Crisco all over your hands while you knead the dough. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSId2X1QSpT11Z62Q-gGpqe4I2aNQvIY1OSPxFscml87CAdvy16HVcmRlVsWtqIXI5d3ThuVMhd23wPiErwWu2kPr56yYJs27BRDt-DcStW2X6iaynpMki6RznChUNXRSCiwuKC-7fnno9DbStkB1Kln22z4FOwGP7VUPugJYPCvQoDr-NU93a5WoeIs/s640/IMG_2438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSId2X1QSpT11Z62Q-gGpqe4I2aNQvIY1OSPxFscml87CAdvy16HVcmRlVsWtqIXI5d3ThuVMhd23wPiErwWu2kPr56yYJs27BRDt-DcStW2X6iaynpMki6RznChUNXRSCiwuKC-7fnno9DbStkB1Kln22z4FOwGP7VUPugJYPCvQoDr-NU93a5WoeIs/s320/IMG_2438.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Break off amounts of dough to color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Add the food gel and knead. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FWZFqpzEUyVYUZ9oMh2iCAO8TAdPTE9VagrAJrQ83YJO_0Pz43_ePmsf6Lku0u1QNHXYQhODbmjnfDHx7kSvQDLKoWzOcQV5hiLqC6HhN1zJSImZc3w3vO-hx5EoR5uszZwFwoxAjwi02x4lLYoXVVstevQE194LJYYKslGZ8ncLrFJgS8BljsCyC1c/s640/IMG_2439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FWZFqpzEUyVYUZ9oMh2iCAO8TAdPTE9VagrAJrQ83YJO_0Pz43_ePmsf6Lku0u1QNHXYQhODbmjnfDHx7kSvQDLKoWzOcQV5hiLqC6HhN1zJSImZc3w3vO-hx5EoR5uszZwFwoxAjwi02x4lLYoXVVstevQE194LJYYKslGZ8ncLrFJgS8BljsCyC1c/s320/IMG_2439.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQe-v2M1fX5EsYoX0RAhRVHfwMZIp-w4AOAp4H1DKPCCHTrOBQKndxRzaIhA9_L1KgbC9nBHZDnIIfUherbMjRwb3Qn0YFVKqVRxdlejwkquZfIS-TvxkzHiPGrl4l3j-Rjz4-VYAf9_Q0JCeIW-l9XyHA1YSwhvbcLz4GoKxv5hnKrUJa02qh4G7fVM/s640/IMG_2440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQe-v2M1fX5EsYoX0RAhRVHfwMZIp-w4AOAp4H1DKPCCHTrOBQKndxRzaIhA9_L1KgbC9nBHZDnIIfUherbMjRwb3Qn0YFVKqVRxdlejwkquZfIS-TvxkzHiPGrl4l3j-Rjz4-VYAf9_Q0JCeIW-l9XyHA1YSwhvbcLz4GoKxv5hnKrUJa02qh4G7fVM/s320/IMG_2440.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put Crisco over the dough and wrap in plastic wrap. Store in a Tupperware and put in the fridge until ready to use. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYq8PKYIrhx74QEzfqh3-Utu7eLksYqB46w54mh9rwSjWrdwfYWFnklUg3mDd-Ry5oVEEoX9wK3PeyMxhL4oc4pfw_saAnO9i3WhUuBW8i4tmJ6ymSL4Wuxilttvy_Ili96_1JqqI9fRA7p2LiqP1mkt-rz9AHlbi-yW_hw7q_M20ALn9K4Xu21rK-s1w/s640/IMG_2441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYq8PKYIrhx74QEzfqh3-Utu7eLksYqB46w54mh9rwSjWrdwfYWFnklUg3mDd-Ry5oVEEoX9wK3PeyMxhL4oc4pfw_saAnO9i3WhUuBW8i4tmJ6ymSL4Wuxilttvy_Ili96_1JqqI9fRA7p2LiqP1mkt-rz9AHlbi-yW_hw7q_M20ALn9K4Xu21rK-s1w/s320/IMG_2441.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-30185554963238045542024-03-06T21:15:00.001-05:002024-03-06T21:15:32.881-05:00Leap Year Dinner Party<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJrnslRaMrUs3_a1UOTkAt7bs-MwLZo8k4GY9-sewvh4fOw1i3EmUeDqGg_4NpzPj6cX5Ai3i9O0i1tyf8v76YKNivAdXwKgD6wOxHaBD_cmO5SbcUWXgvgxewbBOqm9brL1aH6OIfvJLgOdtqAqVs4YdLl557agkZCSqp3LEPov5dgK5ukGiyrVYPE8/s640/IMG_2426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="640" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJrnslRaMrUs3_a1UOTkAt7bs-MwLZo8k4GY9-sewvh4fOw1i3EmUeDqGg_4NpzPj6cX5Ai3i9O0i1tyf8v76YKNivAdXwKgD6wOxHaBD_cmO5SbcUWXgvgxewbBOqm9brL1aH6OIfvJLgOdtqAqVs4YdLl557agkZCSqp3LEPov5dgK5ukGiyrVYPE8/s320/IMG_2426.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For Leap Year, we had a green-themed frog party. I turned our hamburger buns into frogs with olive eyes and a red pepper tongue. We also had cucumbers, chocolate frogs, and frog cupcakes. </div><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-58486854200027788322024-03-06T21:12:00.002-05:002024-03-06T21:12:36.455-05:00Mardi Gras Party<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpx4E3_553V929ekAAeQNEFhmQvFW7_uEcl4Hir1HGszzYsG_1SW2bOcsffdGjwso38Blrt3nBHEfrlBOkjMW8-qjkjM2U2FobBf4R1HdEoQ9OYAltBOaNGnmCCPsCOhUez1UfFaGZY1i3YBG37HgV6UBq4x-PxM2QeYsxJP-dUPE_8PoFEKM10sDf0c/s640/IMG_2272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpx4E3_553V929ekAAeQNEFhmQvFW7_uEcl4Hir1HGszzYsG_1SW2bOcsffdGjwso38Blrt3nBHEfrlBOkjMW8-qjkjM2U2FobBf4R1HdEoQ9OYAltBOaNGnmCCPsCOhUez1UfFaGZY1i3YBG37HgV6UBq4x-PxM2QeYsxJP-dUPE_8PoFEKM10sDf0c/s320/IMG_2272.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The food for our Mardi Gras dinner included Cajun chicken tenders, dirty rice, air fryer hush puppies and hurricane punch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghM3QMKJjQC9ZQ7F-5IrUnDcdZ6wyzAn1TKRU3QpOEjb8nxTSIOxZl726QhM36nPWSI-xs8QbiHkzB9AHcad42dYUjhYw2ye631BeaEwVeN7dI6vxMWz_7CaBH9L_RoKm8AfSVOjDAq0aBEy2U8u_AYMbnPLeXXcoDvPTSKbTKWF2VHTeeFsVgmriFUz8/s640/IMG_2282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="640" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghM3QMKJjQC9ZQ7F-5IrUnDcdZ6wyzAn1TKRU3QpOEjb8nxTSIOxZl726QhM36nPWSI-xs8QbiHkzB9AHcad42dYUjhYw2ye631BeaEwVeN7dI6vxMWz_7CaBH9L_RoKm8AfSVOjDAq0aBEy2U8u_AYMbnPLeXXcoDvPTSKbTKWF2VHTeeFsVgmriFUz8/s320/IMG_2282.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a Mardi Gras party would not be complete without King Cake. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZg9aSpVg5PGPt95rxamRxOdYpx9EUQ2AYENDtPC6ECQvOpF0EqWDs9Uz__4AISnN0kWl-M9cVCLo-q0n7UfmmivLPwsxQwGhQLXOUNzBoFNRpHiBgUUfO2KMG7i92AO8RJRkVwr-tyDM4r_nydyfx5TI4Id0SE92H3E3Sny67dMIXE2H5RbQmDTWi_B0/s640/IMG_2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZg9aSpVg5PGPt95rxamRxOdYpx9EUQ2AYENDtPC6ECQvOpF0EqWDs9Uz__4AISnN0kWl-M9cVCLo-q0n7UfmmivLPwsxQwGhQLXOUNzBoFNRpHiBgUUfO2KMG7i92AO8RJRkVwr-tyDM4r_nydyfx5TI4Id0SE92H3E3Sny67dMIXE2H5RbQmDTWi_B0/s320/IMG_2014.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had Dragon Chicken for our main dish:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ingredients: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 egg</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Tbsp soy sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 tsp ginger powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 pound chicken</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chicken breading: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup cornstarch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 Tbsp chili powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">canola oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sauce: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup soy sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup ketchup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 Tbsp honey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 Tbsp oyster sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 Tbsp chili sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 tsp cornstarch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stir fry:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup unsalted cashews</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Tbsp oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 white onion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 red bell pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Tbsp ginger</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 cloves of garlic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whisk the egg, 1 Tbsp soy sauce and spices together in a freezer bag. Add the sliced chicken to the bag. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whisk the sauce ingredients together. Set aside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put the flour, cornstarch and chili powder in a freezer bag. Dab the chicken to remove some moisture after removing from the marinade. Put the chicken in the breading bag. Shake until coated. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the breaded chicken and cook for about 4 minutes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Toast the cashews in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until there are some brown spots on the cashews. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the chicken is all cooked, add a little more oil to the skillet. Add the onion and bell pepper and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the sauce. Stir until thickened. Add the chicken and cashews and serve. </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFaxjxyoe3UT6xA4NmB0hhnYdzCiRv-NCS8pVemYFuk2db4tpCsYGmnAgfIPRD2svgjAerhMR-JEUrPHSts-x2WPhHLr5yQAiq_BTOLnadCvsP0YR2M9kznId2CmvfoyD6pctHSc0WqMN5SzNJdJtk2Y9YZTYpceLzBLAfKjFOI7ExOcXCFtpedFNkXQ/s640/IMG_2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFaxjxyoe3UT6xA4NmB0hhnYdzCiRv-NCS8pVemYFuk2db4tpCsYGmnAgfIPRD2svgjAerhMR-JEUrPHSts-x2WPhHLr5yQAiq_BTOLnadCvsP0YR2M9kznId2CmvfoyD6pctHSc0WqMN5SzNJdJtk2Y9YZTYpceLzBLAfKjFOI7ExOcXCFtpedFNkXQ/s320/IMG_2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also had dumplings, fried rice, almond cookies, and dragon punch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAD4u1IQ5jt2P3AGIke9ZNoa5VEaUxwtwipSYPKyPp2lYvQG0LP-GzDrOen_UvvsuBJUF2q-cdGDhA5xudYsA7N_Ypm4h_kBVItw0fOPlBcrVlUmGE7FABNTkHndCCJwsNiCUKJ8VhoiBdS1Ejf6VZSkd8GD4iPKf-JFj3attzGZOf4jW6oQT8bMd2XKs/s640/IMG_2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAD4u1IQ5jt2P3AGIke9ZNoa5VEaUxwtwipSYPKyPp2lYvQG0LP-GzDrOen_UvvsuBJUF2q-cdGDhA5xudYsA7N_Ypm4h_kBVItw0fOPlBcrVlUmGE7FABNTkHndCCJwsNiCUKJ8VhoiBdS1Ejf6VZSkd8GD4iPKf-JFj3attzGZOf4jW6oQT8bMd2XKs/w400-h300/IMG_2017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the dragon treats, cover the Rice Krispies with fruit roll-ups. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzV0TkCGYW9oNDx2y8HPHJTzvlGyU9KJnfLFbLZnsEvAvNsZnJUe8hsjX6CyzyBQ1IFv3ovJF4XBjhQbaNjNDqg2XXB4w1SpxnU5v1iS8hDKN_tWYUywo7UcI0xeM0ap6A2KoKXLcG5XqHsozoEjG5O2OvOXxFmX7AGvhV59vfoyUb9VMo9X6lAiNe7I/s640/IMG_1975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzV0TkCGYW9oNDx2y8HPHJTzvlGyU9KJnfLFbLZnsEvAvNsZnJUe8hsjX6CyzyBQ1IFv3ovJF4XBjhQbaNjNDqg2XXB4w1SpxnU5v1iS8hDKN_tWYUywo7UcI0xeM0ap6A2KoKXLcG5XqHsozoEjG5O2OvOXxFmX7AGvhV59vfoyUb9VMo9X6lAiNe7I/s320/IMG_1975.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added dots, banana Laffy Taffy, candy eyes, and mini red M&Ms for the dragon head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7pm5WYCE82QTUXeIDg096_tme_gaUp9rx6j5ISoUPflbywl2wQllGOUfvK8l7GcnLI6OTjDnYS6sK1jpr55FjRlhyphenhyphenqJ69KGTDLIAYgxQ9Kqqdj3N37L51edIX2tCpeCH0dIBB_eO37LVejhScYFz4bvXqesbv5ZW-IAPt5EFlZYcoqCH-bet5kdYknw/s640/IMG_1978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7pm5WYCE82QTUXeIDg096_tme_gaUp9rx6j5ISoUPflbywl2wQllGOUfvK8l7GcnLI6OTjDnYS6sK1jpr55FjRlhyphenhyphenqJ69KGTDLIAYgxQ9Kqqdj3N37L51edIX2tCpeCH0dIBB_eO37LVejhScYFz4bvXqesbv5ZW-IAPt5EFlZYcoqCH-bet5kdYknw/s320/IMG_1978.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I added some foot by the foot for the tail. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVE1-hSm6-Qc_UOaBkStxpFrgmnQNnwOj5tl3E23veH_ihHLmiRLJH2MOl3H3WPQF-Ha8CsfuU6wkcqgIDjvhgC-EKflVSe0peflewWbPndGTsLlB5zcQiciUmnU0TIpHC-pZwjcXfKQ4P8-1NVLnJfjAxgsUTrdS3wHht5_IN7xmqiPoaMvYBkIZ_Gg/s640/IMG_1980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVE1-hSm6-Qc_UOaBkStxpFrgmnQNnwOj5tl3E23veH_ihHLmiRLJH2MOl3H3WPQF-Ha8CsfuU6wkcqgIDjvhgC-EKflVSe0peflewWbPndGTsLlB5zcQiciUmnU0TIpHC-pZwjcXfKQ4P8-1NVLnJfjAxgsUTrdS3wHht5_IN7xmqiPoaMvYBkIZ_Gg/s320/IMG_1980.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-8112244890446716072024-03-06T20:42:00.000-05:002024-03-06T20:42:00.441-05:00Disney Through the Decades Cake<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For Rachel's 12 1/2 birthday, she wanted to do a Disney through the Decades theme. She picked a movie from each decade and we created a cupcake for it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8995IMmIfK4Unqcpp24Dt2uaXLKS4EjrgOTyNwRMu7YpqfHexr36Y-XwSkj88hcOlISR0LB_npYWO38EGaqObK2KttBOqxd02bk0cLF2H-8l-7S9PXjDrYsc_Uhm1c62QRzJNKiZiW7xnVPnTh9iNksB-K48eIYEbwEHZSAQ4Dj-SMzOheZEh2Srjgk/s640/IMG_1987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="331" data-original-width="640" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8995IMmIfK4Unqcpp24Dt2uaXLKS4EjrgOTyNwRMu7YpqfHexr36Y-XwSkj88hcOlISR0LB_npYWO38EGaqObK2KttBOqxd02bk0cLF2H-8l-7S9PXjDrYsc_Uhm1c62QRzJNKiZiW7xnVPnTh9iNksB-K48eIYEbwEHZSAQ4Dj-SMzOheZEh2Srjgk/s320/IMG_1987.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQKW3H90wm3NiLnbSk2W5A2Izs2vKSy51IhjK-CaBcTFgjKayHMUfZdlMS5OVUqs36DcE55w2uhZUGomrcAwwZQqY2BKpE20V4Z0uncGZItl58-1AjwWUt0ZhqlsZzyebvzjVkclqlo1G_R9_HogrcBytQ0ZHCOSVNMNSgZoPlMItiBcPot3TxiMB-8c/s640/IMG_1988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQKW3H90wm3NiLnbSk2W5A2Izs2vKSy51IhjK-CaBcTFgjKayHMUfZdlMS5OVUqs36DcE55w2uhZUGomrcAwwZQqY2BKpE20V4Z0uncGZItl58-1AjwWUt0ZhqlsZzyebvzjVkclqlo1G_R9_HogrcBytQ0ZHCOSVNMNSgZoPlMItiBcPot3TxiMB-8c/s320/IMG_1988.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Snow White, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Cinderella</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSik96G9QPT_ctjYQ3D6Jzz6-i0DgeTIzO0hFymd8nTosK5ZaEMs8VBUbg6acz7laYAKoENAhj6Oh-0YqzOCdJAk0Y7ETPZ-4sn8eAt0g5pOy2C1ddCMbSKfmu9okMnppWcC8f185J_h-iM1IH61gFRmuj2YgKg8XsFzWhqqz9cYLnM58D31WESfBaUQ/s640/IMG_1989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSik96G9QPT_ctjYQ3D6Jzz6-i0DgeTIzO0hFymd8nTosK5ZaEMs8VBUbg6acz7laYAKoENAhj6Oh-0YqzOCdJAk0Y7ETPZ-4sn8eAt0g5pOy2C1ddCMbSKfmu9okMnppWcC8f185J_h-iM1IH61gFRmuj2YgKg8XsFzWhqqz9cYLnM58D31WESfBaUQ/s320/IMG_1989.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">101 Dalmatians, Robinhood, Littler Mermaid, Nightmare Before Christmas</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6aCXdtu4NcdizVFW3l_HiSiEDQxnN_De21lv_YALMRYW6BEZiUlR5tzhZXkz8qdMQCtl23A_32hKJ1-AuWFuEHw11PsZf4AkTh4Xtz0V4I-psG1CebG7iRnZ8Pn00PgFJxEm9MnIW6A2DVAyJqdPinueuRZ6gvWc3ShuBk5ZHjlkQtAP8vq-MgrSeNjI/s640/IMG_1990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6aCXdtu4NcdizVFW3l_HiSiEDQxnN_De21lv_YALMRYW6BEZiUlR5tzhZXkz8qdMQCtl23A_32hKJ1-AuWFuEHw11PsZf4AkTh4Xtz0V4I-psG1CebG7iRnZ8Pn00PgFJxEm9MnIW6A2DVAyJqdPinueuRZ6gvWc3ShuBk5ZHjlkQtAP8vq-MgrSeNjI/s320/IMG_1990.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beauty and the Beast, Monsters Inc, Inside Out, Turning Red</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEtbrOFNgkwBVX8Ks4NlYw5nmoI00V7coFtOq9gPCRJmkdZmUhyphenhyphenAg6TplXLp7TZFX3eGnxJrY46BVkRabvKVtQm6ccAGIecvIly_N3c8Ie4xrxvuVkoyqR8WSPzJBtpRXsuI7T4n_Laa9SA0UxKRytm8iHXwTnRKdG56Bh6d_EA43Duju1runmhF0kxI/s640/IMG_1991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="634" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEtbrOFNgkwBVX8Ks4NlYw5nmoI00V7coFtOq9gPCRJmkdZmUhyphenhyphenAg6TplXLp7TZFX3eGnxJrY46BVkRabvKVtQm6ccAGIecvIly_N3c8Ie4xrxvuVkoyqR8WSPzJBtpRXsuI7T4n_Laa9SA0UxKRytm8iHXwTnRKdG56Bh6d_EA43Duju1runmhF0kxI/s320/IMG_1991.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-84791629905898110972024-03-06T20:35:00.002-05:002024-03-06T20:35:21.306-05:00Winnie the Pooh Day<p>January 18th is Winnie the Pooh Day, and we had a snow day, so I pulled out the Winnie the Pooh Lego set I had purchased and we threw ourselves a Winnie the Pooh themed party. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Rabbit's vegetables, orange donuts, and Eeyore's sticks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-15492305206404239312024-02-05T23:14:00.002-05:002024-02-08T06:58:17.592-05:002024 Super Bowl Commercial Bingo Cards<p>We have been playing Super Bowl Commercial Bingo for a lot of years! Here is the updated set of cards for this year's Super Bowl. </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AvqKq8qvlVu49k96RO_vigiqTKZuazjAPLGyFzu_GGA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AvqKq8qvlVu49k96RO_vigiqTKZuazjAPLGyFzu_GGA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHx2QE3IFlyinP5TbVvy_I_tDiVh9NYSmJBDZS8DkFHMYb6PzycuIUSsWVcrXEbB3Qqw0XXZzFClqXZQyerI9-Hgf0MstWeIET_2_oX2NzkFDp0K0_1LUycUqIvmDWZxvbx1C7TpLO33onLn6Xhfzjtwxcj4O9RUtmUs4qwrdOrqG9ziK2bQxpY9y7UOE/s690/1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="690" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHx2QE3IFlyinP5TbVvy_I_tDiVh9NYSmJBDZS8DkFHMYb6PzycuIUSsWVcrXEbB3Qqw0XXZzFClqXZQyerI9-Hgf0MstWeIET_2_oX2NzkFDp0K0_1LUycUqIvmDWZxvbx1C7TpLO33onLn6Xhfzjtwxcj4O9RUtmUs4qwrdOrqG9ziK2bQxpY9y7UOE/w350-h278/1.JPG" width="350" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzt7prS-0_HapRn__fe0MhbD95E2Z9mKqzhrFP72WvZCdDCHRhsRd8OdAnCKX1Y69yg1LCB-Hbs2wuL2rnIFljHF_d_Z7B0jBd-TMLsxNk4FkNPBYIJDwEd3nBUCFLnqSmLptF_e18_sy-LjAzKXrqmDtLbVmXJRgKCmsZwUI6_d2YbPjPaSSM5LjWjM/s676/2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="676" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzt7prS-0_HapRn__fe0MhbD95E2Z9mKqzhrFP72WvZCdDCHRhsRd8OdAnCKX1Y69yg1LCB-Hbs2wuL2rnIFljHF_d_Z7B0jBd-TMLsxNk4FkNPBYIJDwEd3nBUCFLnqSmLptF_e18_sy-LjAzKXrqmDtLbVmXJRgKCmsZwUI6_d2YbPjPaSSM5LjWjM/w336-h265/2.JPG" width="336" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUicUFt0KoNwqp_HtWszNX-s_9EoIbXuqizA1SVyvMlJnnr-n4ZgrkvAhfSXxeQvtggH2AJLY_47j7zFcwM_kVxYvsW-fJ_PdZqaQ4kUQbj_reQk4BAzb4KFnzntluAhVCEQI8bX4jB7nainZch7eiq9_0UEdPfFP81Qg8Iy39hPFCKQb_wPZe8m0QWwA/s685/3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="685" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUicUFt0KoNwqp_HtWszNX-s_9EoIbXuqizA1SVyvMlJnnr-n4ZgrkvAhfSXxeQvtggH2AJLY_47j7zFcwM_kVxYvsW-fJ_PdZqaQ4kUQbj_reQk4BAzb4KFnzntluAhVCEQI8bX4jB7nainZch7eiq9_0UEdPfFP81Qg8Iy39hPFCKQb_wPZe8m0QWwA/w333-h261/3.JPG" width="333" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-63366910604506859962024-01-28T18:26:00.000-05:002024-01-28T18:26:09.274-05:00A Message a Day Until Valentine's Day<p>For the past few years, I have left the kids a message a day from February 1st-14th. I have done inspirational quotes, memes, video messages from relatives, and others. This year, I found some scratch-off hearts at the Dollar Tree, so I decided to use those for my messages. </p><p>I made a big card for each kid and put 14 heart spaces on the paper. I wrote a message on each heart and then covered the message with the scratch-off sticker. </p><p>The kids will scratch off one heart a day until Valentine's Day to receive a message from me. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEG5r-hhWIdYifrQ1YcVlTImuB6zeFqIjDDYhO21wOzikb9Tmz-dQcMFKOi_zxM7_DzVZUT6YbanCyA9E-bBAYr8-MMJP0Y71MZaXm5CJtg6_XmqezmV1ljn7d_gNxuRPQlTth2XZaLufVj0BoFg7mqyeuguL97TnW-N1cgoxJ9i29Z00bqVBVDTOXXCc/s640/IMG_1941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEG5r-hhWIdYifrQ1YcVlTImuB6zeFqIjDDYhO21wOzikb9Tmz-dQcMFKOi_zxM7_DzVZUT6YbanCyA9E-bBAYr8-MMJP0Y71MZaXm5CJtg6_XmqezmV1ljn7d_gNxuRPQlTth2XZaLufVj0BoFg7mqyeuguL97TnW-N1cgoxJ9i29Z00bqVBVDTOXXCc/s320/IMG_1941.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjch1uvAN0XF8fjlF9sAiu89lj_sroT6LABQxOVKx513GYUKwVzutiSLRhcgmGY9iKauxTUsFUGOWhTPgbw9mi02F325LFbJlilIL_h-GyeXALZSrcUBv0czp9AdBaMg-aaxW21ipWVlzwfRE9vnAt1Dos261ncFGQz2AdJIlPZJtNZgXX7J08cluQfneI/s640/IMG_1942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjch1uvAN0XF8fjlF9sAiu89lj_sroT6LABQxOVKx513GYUKwVzutiSLRhcgmGY9iKauxTUsFUGOWhTPgbw9mi02F325LFbJlilIL_h-GyeXALZSrcUBv0czp9AdBaMg-aaxW21ipWVlzwfRE9vnAt1Dos261ncFGQz2AdJIlPZJtNZgXX7J08cluQfneI/s320/IMG_1942.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQyvbVoe_2cM3kWDiJ70-bxdh53QwgIJ1MPKigcI18yaAUliyLFFT7QYCSb4BV9B_Z82YQASnQPGsb24WeoSsSDyOm5g9ENYFQGgUgoHxEgBS6uiVZe_rGH7WDqJLyeSL_wbEAegqrTVLRPy937TFODCUhI2kCSi5v_xxwmHOqYwIyruPau-9k2qEV2k/s640/IMG_1943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQyvbVoe_2cM3kWDiJ70-bxdh53QwgIJ1MPKigcI18yaAUliyLFFT7QYCSb4BV9B_Z82YQASnQPGsb24WeoSsSDyOm5g9ENYFQGgUgoHxEgBS6uiVZe_rGH7WDqJLyeSL_wbEAegqrTVLRPy937TFODCUhI2kCSi5v_xxwmHOqYwIyruPau-9k2qEV2k/s320/IMG_1943.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JYU8WWy_tJHrkEl6cjsDAIZv5R-GgFmU4A17ofIkTfJbkrDT46_l9Ha5P-p6ZLD4LgmxUabYBdFqDp7lB5ZI7ZC2H29RPwHRHMhyphenhyphenLD7LqE3qqJ0TaLoiQU_sj7W6pwrBnR-vCNtsfvtYw5s3-IVjar1kwbJKLtfD5xUHDakBrrNEl9oj1IvQj8FlKwo/s640/IMG_1944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JYU8WWy_tJHrkEl6cjsDAIZv5R-GgFmU4A17ofIkTfJbkrDT46_l9Ha5P-p6ZLD4LgmxUabYBdFqDp7lB5ZI7ZC2H29RPwHRHMhyphenhyphenLD7LqE3qqJ0TaLoiQU_sj7W6pwrBnR-vCNtsfvtYw5s3-IVjar1kwbJKLtfD5xUHDakBrrNEl9oj1IvQj8FlKwo/s320/IMG_1944.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-76050127759979249762024-01-11T09:41:00.002-05:002024-01-11T09:41:35.652-05:004th Annual Carlsie (Dundie) Awards <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWmX1rVQRkBDcYULKanLPVYh4hOOCYsstx_pOenFFdnx1zxl0CfXU_5tpj9qWe_VCGb3vAues6DWvTdB_t3RcFS3DoPG4vHAyigkWCVMgY0aHzsYDBxi2PQ3bDcYhMOIsmMofzHQhTm8YYZctYAqhlBv8KIPmBCnsm_O3EE4XGaS_e3djhHc4hh7ZKUAs/s640/IMG_1277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWmX1rVQRkBDcYULKanLPVYh4hOOCYsstx_pOenFFdnx1zxl0CfXU_5tpj9qWe_VCGb3vAues6DWvTdB_t3RcFS3DoPG4vHAyigkWCVMgY0aHzsYDBxi2PQ3bDcYhMOIsmMofzHQhTm8YYZctYAqhlBv8KIPmBCnsm_O3EE4XGaS_e3djhHc4hh7ZKUAs/s320/IMG_1277.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We hosted our 4th Annual Carlsie Awards over Christmas break. This has been a fun annual tradition for our family. We all love The Office, so we decided to have our own yearly award show. Rachel always picks the award categories and the recipients. We have our favorite Chili's copycat recipes and watch one of the Dundie Award shows from The Office. This year we had Texas Cheese fries, chicken/bacon quesadillas, mozzarella sticks, chips and salsa, and skillet cookie cake. There were blue lagoon drinks as well (blue Hawaiian punch and Sprite with gummy sharks). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistxEIRQfI076quH9iWf5SVuRqPVOpdVR94BgbeQW8fhG3XlCoR8hvDk5d7lsTdo_Drnz9CUjc09EHFT-0le0Z0-HYWI7zUQwkukOxoZ0n0-xw2nK1K31akyvyblLn8Gjt-2LjKn8yKVcGvO1HT1KkKRStqaGkhrJRuchlY3Lq2pUIsDAYgZnwnt5des8/s640/IMG_1297%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistxEIRQfI076quH9iWf5SVuRqPVOpdVR94BgbeQW8fhG3XlCoR8hvDk5d7lsTdo_Drnz9CUjc09EHFT-0le0Z0-HYWI7zUQwkukOxoZ0n0-xw2nK1K31akyvyblLn8Gjt-2LjKn8yKVcGvO1HT1KkKRStqaGkhrJRuchlY3Lq2pUIsDAYgZnwnt5des8/s320/IMG_1297%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Recipe: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/3 cup butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup brown sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 egg</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 cup flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 tsp baking soda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 tsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup chocolate chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Melt the butter in an 8-inch cast iron skillet. Remove from heat and add the sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat your egg in a bowl and then add it to the pan, mixing well. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the pan. Mix well. Add the chocolate chips, being careful not to stir too much so your chips don't melt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Top with ice cream. </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQiQmDm0LXcB_eRK-C5abMRTDrM_Yq16Vwl2qKfiuISGnafkAglK8YL17yIZgU6-y15uBic0nLews6aNFMyrfAreVZ_qiCWgeQJhATJAupZ9r3BRMVPDMBohDGtrh8_HFnDrXe8gqfEb2c3XHRppLSv6sTDMAG4JeGSMpXZ7pZ6ZtToZ67THAvQoEcaU/s640/IMG_1294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQiQmDm0LXcB_eRK-C5abMRTDrM_Yq16Vwl2qKfiuISGnafkAglK8YL17yIZgU6-y15uBic0nLews6aNFMyrfAreVZ_qiCWgeQJhATJAupZ9r3BRMVPDMBohDGtrh8_HFnDrXe8gqfEb2c3XHRppLSv6sTDMAG4JeGSMpXZ7pZ6ZtToZ67THAvQoEcaU/s320/IMG_1294.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDngNUQqPghFI4z1qTC0lrI2Whg9ycY8psGfFNNNrZ9xzvN-R2FLJ9N76OS6_fO_EbOZw5C6nngyNW1ssz9AloXdipLj1aigTXvA0WyIJD9z6ITY0dy9YQRnTlcvvvi11SdN8gKpu3IJ1KtuBTxvHG3RS75PTTGuWvi-HfrJAkfnA77ChJy_EXXM3Zryk/s640/IMG_1292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">2023 Trivia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chopped Drink Challenge</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make fire ice cream</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sparklers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can roll game</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Year-end questions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cup Toss game</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glow in the dark ring toss</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Streamer ball</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9mcX6GpAF_2jO8QTtVShEfi9qkh9UQ-S08biY_gh_K2NlYHTTDn3a-vcacx2GDivc8HTVEik0Stj-Hf238zmql4BmtZQxwJVvh6N9e2aGBqMZhkX72xMThyJgBML_F72WO8sIW92aSXDn1K_vVlvVsm2AQyb8Ocj7E6rYPyJz1Qij1KXiyCZTxYfJ5E/s640/IMG_1314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9mcX6GpAF_2jO8QTtVShEfi9qkh9UQ-S08biY_gh_K2NlYHTTDn3a-vcacx2GDivc8HTVEik0Stj-Hf238zmql4BmtZQxwJVvh6N9e2aGBqMZhkX72xMThyJgBML_F72WO8sIW92aSXDn1K_vVlvVsm2AQyb8Ocj7E6rYPyJz1Qij1KXiyCZTxYfJ5E/s320/IMG_1314.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We moved our annual cheese bread and puppy chow to lunch so we aren't so full later. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbj8n6v-rJfPJT-TQbEoNy4obLO-BLl2ZA5aMzFS0W__dggp9msHHf3fFbqmelOf3bR3cePIl6gQMhU5mPQbrIT-5TwN3JgP75wQJ05mQH0E5LfjatgCazcOodq7J1aedRGikdFVvWp3Xmfc388PRu5f3tKrvXOHc5xEeGE0sFWhodgJ0Hk_bg9EVdG68/s640/IMG_1312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbj8n6v-rJfPJT-TQbEoNy4obLO-BLl2ZA5aMzFS0W__dggp9msHHf3fFbqmelOf3bR3cePIl6gQMhU5mPQbrIT-5TwN3JgP75wQJ05mQH0E5LfjatgCazcOodq7J1aedRGikdFVvWp3Xmfc388PRu5f3tKrvXOHc5xEeGE0sFWhodgJ0Hk_bg9EVdG68/s320/IMG_1312.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuRyJ-YaKJbj_bSeijmhG5eduuCnHbEu4Gou4blQSY7akdIWmgd-kl_jNkTvZBJvEzR1aZyhQjkU1huo9pMBaJx_xTRmZmVj8HngOiT7ggFHH7gr7DFKTH1u1Xwyrb-HOWfjQSdnoYCSEN1n1XSUflfqMaRf6Y-RzKL6pJwJj3h3_wUJa2hEoA0N5bBI/s640/IMG_0637.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuRyJ-YaKJbj_bSeijmhG5eduuCnHbEu4Gou4blQSY7akdIWmgd-kl_jNkTvZBJvEzR1aZyhQjkU1huo9pMBaJx_xTRmZmVj8HngOiT7ggFHH7gr7DFKTH1u1Xwyrb-HOWfjQSdnoYCSEN1n1XSUflfqMaRf6Y-RzKL6pJwJj3h3_wUJa2hEoA0N5bBI/s320/IMG_0637.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ingredients: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10 Tbsp butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/3 cup brown sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, sifted</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 tsp vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Tbsp corn syrup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2/3 cup flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Tbsp cornstarch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 tsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frosting:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup heavy cream (I used just under 1/2 cup milk and 2 Tbsp butter) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a microwavable bowl, melt the butter for 90 seconds. Stir in the sugar, brown sugar and cocoa powder. Let it cool for a little bit. Then add the vanilla, eggs, egg yolk, and corn syrup. Stir. Add in the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir that until just combined. Pour into the pan and bake for 25 minutes. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrwVqnKCCenz1xjme2nERjVHz6i2SyVBtfLjg-WyxBBjGoD6RmYjLhF5fzOZWgH1C9lcinuL4GO2Yyn0b8NJUt9R__jxCFrJWpSVnwVhaR12HkWRKIGSe59-T_MmqgM-WXPThXZEfMBXUMJBUUJ-HJ8zD0ILHNBl3NMu-fSPQ3QOb7ahDgCFDaHFzPfo/s640/IMG_0632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrwVqnKCCenz1xjme2nERjVHz6i2SyVBtfLjg-WyxBBjGoD6RmYjLhF5fzOZWgH1C9lcinuL4GO2Yyn0b8NJUt9R__jxCFrJWpSVnwVhaR12HkWRKIGSe59-T_MmqgM-WXPThXZEfMBXUMJBUUJ-HJ8zD0ILHNBl3NMu-fSPQ3QOb7ahDgCFDaHFzPfo/s320/IMG_0632.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItjELKSn9PVtE3NcBipJMK1a0TnLtEUMY_OgzLRujD9X7c9d7vV0bFmh8r9XpF-DCitX9RErkS7rk-3r4EOExV1lZt15K3oGlIusjt2lkgFwYk3hLSZ0Wvy7qMPbHmEbP9RTX0e3U8yCM2Nx-tvABRcxZDMxpI-rx-CfgX4GYk-KEjIb51s959SOnqzE/s640/IMG_0634%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItjELKSn9PVtE3NcBipJMK1a0TnLtEUMY_OgzLRujD9X7c9d7vV0bFmh8r9XpF-DCitX9RErkS7rk-3r4EOExV1lZt15K3oGlIusjt2lkgFwYk3hLSZ0Wvy7qMPbHmEbP9RTX0e3U8yCM2Nx-tvABRcxZDMxpI-rx-CfgX4GYk-KEjIb51s959SOnqzE/s320/IMG_0634%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let the brownies cool completely. Then make the frosting. Put the butter and milk in a bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Add the chocolate chips. Let stand for 3 minutes before stirring. After you stir, pour over the cooled brownies and sprinkle with mini chips. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. </div></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECcZ8BibNhUl5MsoPW8Yf7DrHZF1alCUJ1hqrjwz-RUZSzbJcIupKpT0FvG4CMAZd1WRpJaXciJCb5U4FcGkKPFPTFkt88asWXPf0TfjJ6F2zsydM86uGUQj4tMU20Dyl4KJrg9zlllczB9Xxuhb8FULDDOlrbDkAfkYZERiBzhyYMCtnXvK22TH6kQM/s640/IMG_0633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECcZ8BibNhUl5MsoPW8Yf7DrHZF1alCUJ1hqrjwz-RUZSzbJcIupKpT0FvG4CMAZd1WRpJaXciJCb5U4FcGkKPFPTFkt88asWXPf0TfjJ6F2zsydM86uGUQj4tMU20Dyl4KJrg9zlllczB9Xxuhb8FULDDOlrbDkAfkYZERiBzhyYMCtnXvK22TH6kQM/s320/IMG_0633.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJrcXnSYE4_nDAndZs4Wb3wUVjVKxmfK0r5dfepn3svXrUbaVdXXPElD6QOK-Xj5N48J9IP3ZlPAP8Fwv15zgsCO6VtzP3U54q1-mqzo09fjtq2Mofvm_eOqH4r3cQG1wJBqe4pmtWSIhlUugD2BRJf4gXNIJ_1yml87OxRbF_Pjxysg816Y9D8qNj24/s640/IMG_0635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJrcXnSYE4_nDAndZs4Wb3wUVjVKxmfK0r5dfepn3svXrUbaVdXXPElD6QOK-Xj5N48J9IP3ZlPAP8Fwv15zgsCO6VtzP3U54q1-mqzo09fjtq2Mofvm_eOqH4r3cQG1wJBqe4pmtWSIhlUugD2BRJf4gXNIJ_1yml87OxRbF_Pjxysg816Y9D8qNj24/s320/IMG_0635.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-55306512913168178762023-12-25T16:32:00.004-05:002023-12-25T16:32:32.780-05:00Instant Pot French Onion Soup<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6EvFYyqdYpiUbB6x4KUMZVVrB382Yym39pqKcu6vnDhTokggEHSSQdfdtb8ZGPYSmesyroMcQvnUg6luySwj4k2MKMKkMEa2tKE8Zaqk0hwf61FGD8iAzu0JpgN8o5otF8TfWQVnMVmK4498F0lqKcuPro_b4GTuki8QXDniElg-NEP6YOvFL4eqJSQ/s640/IMG_0174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6EvFYyqdYpiUbB6x4KUMZVVrB382Yym39pqKcu6vnDhTokggEHSSQdfdtb8ZGPYSmesyroMcQvnUg6luySwj4k2MKMKkMEa2tKE8Zaqk0hwf61FGD8iAzu0JpgN8o5otF8TfWQVnMVmK4498F0lqKcuPro_b4GTuki8QXDniElg-NEP6YOvFL4eqJSQ/s320/IMG_0174.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ingredients:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 Tbsp butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3-4 large yellow onions (2 1/2-3 lbs)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cloves garlic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp thyme</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 bay leaf</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup dry red wine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 cups beef broth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3/4 tsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 tsp pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sliced baguette</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 ounces shredded Gruyere or swiss cheese. (or white cheddar)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn instant pot to sauté. Melt the butter. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook until the onions soften (about 5 minutes). Stir in 3 Tbsp water. Cover and seal the instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. When finished, release the pressure immediately. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPgGE8_jhtFEBP-2kp-KAbfK-Q28-r_WcpdDRQ6tkYO8bc7aESsQnKZO4IHVFKwYLM1iXJ6S55PffaXTMyQ79Cbg-cBc1SWhXzWLhKoNG-dBSxNj7xeWPI_gOwNolYJTjaAlv_LKvurfdj_4K5qP-_vb9ygZssNM8qfAFO4JiFhFkoC8-harkULJ8ze2Q/s640/IMG_0166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPgGE8_jhtFEBP-2kp-KAbfK-Q28-r_WcpdDRQ6tkYO8bc7aESsQnKZO4IHVFKwYLM1iXJ6S55PffaXTMyQ79Cbg-cBc1SWhXzWLhKoNG-dBSxNj7xeWPI_gOwNolYJTjaAlv_LKvurfdj_4K5qP-_vb9ygZssNM8qfAFO4JiFhFkoC8-harkULJ8ze2Q/s320/IMG_0166.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXnIigC8_eu3CjLmUJJz6Dq6_f2awlQn0RxntzMYaNikLQfeyoFo83mZvE5POQW_fCjjlyiCGe19xkw6V-sACl7lbLc_8bRnJ_O9Qkv3HRqP49LOYuLACRFGok_GyzuN0moGeqLHF9k8uBKrHV2UfTlgco-3FvnI4iRnuFFhgm8af9qhW7T-enoi36qI/s640/IMG_0167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXnIigC8_eu3CjLmUJJz6Dq6_f2awlQn0RxntzMYaNikLQfeyoFo83mZvE5POQW_fCjjlyiCGe19xkw6V-sACl7lbLc_8bRnJ_O9Qkv3HRqP49LOYuLACRFGok_GyzuN0moGeqLHF9k8uBKrHV2UfTlgco-3FvnI4iRnuFFhgm8af9qhW7T-enoi36qI/s320/IMG_0167.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn the Instant pot back to sauté. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Add the beef broth. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes. Add the salt and pepper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6h1JVXQ2tJallsMAA7rKJSZeE4v69J9wx1_zudGHNftfDX0Yd2uoSy2ReWQnA-0GXPXE4qcImtkozSLNIkncevLHQKflgwNuOSl0OTgFgI_wqzpprevGB9kP_OCE_4KVUob-kk9L7oGyeHQStM_QNSDKNYS1HXRVJNYodKxeHst7GGzvCt-FSKyfjOc/s640/IMG_0171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6h1JVXQ2tJallsMAA7rKJSZeE4v69J9wx1_zudGHNftfDX0Yd2uoSy2ReWQnA-0GXPXE4qcImtkozSLNIkncevLHQKflgwNuOSl0OTgFgI_wqzpprevGB9kP_OCE_4KVUob-kk9L7oGyeHQStM_QNSDKNYS1HXRVJNYodKxeHst7GGzvCt-FSKyfjOc/s320/IMG_0171.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Preheat your oven's broiler. But the baguette on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the cheese. Broil until bubbly and golden brown. (2-3 minutes)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put the soup in a bowl and top with the baguette. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjjWTVayiBf_OZcYaY6fg-DBjOIOzQrB2NkGNJ7_z0iUTPiGpFWnQsmgygjoQp6EkYS2cHv1Skf-nqBW8HIoP94UvxnDn4W7jafrFAGJ4WoMIIkCvzfVRACteUM2FE6PgUokDt5RA_nej6-DRdRdFsVRMEAPZfCsgrdM-g6pfk78kBupGMetOXa87Las/s640/IMG_0170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjjWTVayiBf_OZcYaY6fg-DBjOIOzQrB2NkGNJ7_z0iUTPiGpFWnQsmgygjoQp6EkYS2cHv1Skf-nqBW8HIoP94UvxnDn4W7jafrFAGJ4WoMIIkCvzfVRACteUM2FE6PgUokDt5RA_nej6-DRdRdFsVRMEAPZfCsgrdM-g6pfk78kBupGMetOXa87Las/s320/IMG_0170.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-44881025264704701042023-12-25T16:15:00.003-05:002023-12-25T16:15:22.912-05:00Christmas Charcuterie Boards<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmz9ZfOrLbT2y15DILwKZoZ6yToRtdUAWX1AWZZauEBLmjJQLA1EoJaGDkgZ9yAjWGFkctuf2hMRFl0IQUkUAhb5-RwSV8WswDLneSukM7dkxo4RjV9FBuuS40oVC4ucRJajpYkBGPxmRCI5GKv44y4ZTqmmIqSZdTF1pnMlVuRstdSNna76Uy8jwn18/s320/IMG_0934.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-74150787653309020132023-12-25T16:14:00.002-05:002023-12-25T16:14:18.553-05:00Elf Dinner and a Movie<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eT2GqpTLVB5Ejy7bPA6zVbAoZWszyu0m_Xe3J4oF-TN9zumTVguUtSmDhWjWMss_60vs2D0Vfb2OCjEM8D9PCYisX6qxbG3DehyphenhyphenJkTYDSa9KY5dlvACgJGGEWJZzVv-7AMsjdmpTh9vdrZSUmOPdCrcRBxSOxIBX_XRvTMGfzVUY96kFqfWKKA24K3Y/s640/IMG_0940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a cinnamon snowflake before going to see Frozen the Musical.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxu-k1V_SfjDWGzeBWqKaNBCf8jbL2HacP4dkosCJ60OYPRMVLdQ6tuuQfpyfJViNcoej7eQ34PERlIZvlKRiEYCoi15PxzjjF8WgQaxOr-Xtk2yhIamMW8pupyQpCRBTBM9Zexi-ggfF5Fhn7jvvigvEqWvfbcGTb484MLiQkK0q7runLGZk1kj51mTY/s640/IMG_0734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxu-k1V_SfjDWGzeBWqKaNBCf8jbL2HacP4dkosCJ60OYPRMVLdQ6tuuQfpyfJViNcoej7eQ34PERlIZvlKRiEYCoi15PxzjjF8WgQaxOr-Xtk2yhIamMW8pupyQpCRBTBM9Zexi-ggfF5Fhn7jvvigvEqWvfbcGTb484MLiQkK0q7runLGZk1kj51mTY/w400-h300/IMG_0734.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-29997421238395944002023-12-25T16:08:00.001-05:002023-12-25T16:08:08.351-05:00Home Alone Dinner and a Movie<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkVkSeOt2XCLoN7_S74LxmHYj7uZoVnk9R3KvyuWu0qhuL0Cn7Gy6_52Z_ASVsHACHFv3ER5LYselzG0qAdHR617o8vIIwWv5x_RR47L3aGu__9pF3wnOB54cSgyqFrEw9ePin1EsFudWQvQEBYDsXlL24gQkkt_gJ5r0cN3KnIHttpQh1KzEj2QSUvs/s640/IMG_0628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkVkSeOt2XCLoN7_S74LxmHYj7uZoVnk9R3KvyuWu0qhuL0Cn7Gy6_52Z_ASVsHACHFv3ER5LYselzG0qAdHR617o8vIIwWv5x_RR47L3aGu__9pF3wnOB54cSgyqFrEw9ePin1EsFudWQvQEBYDsXlL24gQkkt_gJ5r0cN3KnIHttpQh1KzEj2QSUvs/w400-h300/IMG_0628.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had "Little Nero's Pizza", mac and cheese, Pepsi, and a sundae bar. </div><br /><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-24906877901014234102023-12-25T16:06:00.004-05:002023-12-25T16:06:44.938-05:0070th Birthday Cake<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFI7fJF0IdfC5YGWSwFip8O8wTGNae6Jfszyd6BsKPcEV95VsD1YXR9i8Wg9qNVI_uIM_NV45wAW6Ag2Kw37w43S6ngVjicvmKCgOdVq4jXizhyXkLHWqJ4j7XeOVKVxhqwkcNBwy-Jcm8zSfucYdG7NfgZnb25KSNxIQNL8aiqX_nQNdhR9kB0h2GPSI/s640/IMG_0563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFI7fJF0IdfC5YGWSwFip8O8wTGNae6Jfszyd6BsKPcEV95VsD1YXR9i8Wg9qNVI_uIM_NV45wAW6Ag2Kw37w43S6ngVjicvmKCgOdVq4jXizhyXkLHWqJ4j7XeOVKVxhqwkcNBwy-Jcm8zSfucYdG7NfgZnb25KSNxIQNL8aiqX_nQNdhR9kB0h2GPSI/w400-h300/IMG_0563.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00315980822726231710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576254741535432770.post-41794784850601557872023-12-25T16:04:00.005-05:002023-12-25T16:05:08.033-05:00Trolls Movie Party<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitbfJXRLOmNAapvE1VjeuPbCQs9R9Whisc_h2E0q3eaWrfZc9eW_5fVk4i86QMlVWpjfo9H-YguPDLkXvHzuokhhZBXa_333FszaPxx5XT6Uy0X4b_u9sM62xuM9O737-0J_m0o0gyTL8kC2Kh5JE016jL9Ca2s0AxE4QpFcFEaBUGWgm3gCaqNo1dHo/s640/IMG_0289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="597" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitbfJXRLOmNAapvE1VjeuPbCQs9R9Whisc_h2E0q3eaWrfZc9eW_5fVk4i86QMlVWpjfo9H-YguPDLkXvHzuokhhZBXa_333FszaPxx5XT6Uy0X4b_u9sM62xuM9O737-0J_m0o0gyTL8kC2Kh5JE016jL9Ca2s0AxE4QpFcFEaBUGWgm3gCaqNo1dHo/s320/IMG_0289.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had some rainbow colored treats after watching the new Trolls movie. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmKWmYpNhW8gDs63ZWDei9NS_QlqiHL96pBfj5pm-F3xWRPVB2eG4SHv97eXY82u_czePSmXog4YJpFScc0BcABnwP0Im8ZnmCGwjO8L1HWuFk7xeQNKugHgRgRPG0e1HI3h9TlS_xG7-7hkQn8eajEnuA6VW7rjHrF0_0nQdMoqRIELeioEpz9C6iRs/s640/72202973631__2A5D3178-0051-4BC2-8F24-8C2532E3935D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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