Happy Holiday's!

 I want to wish everyone happy holidays and also a healthy and happy New Year!  It was so nice to see family and friends on Christmas. We had delicious meals and hosted a  birthday dinner , and visited family.   To me that is what the Holidays are all about.

  I did not do much sewing or writing  but cooking and baking is up there on the top of my list!

Decorating the Tree!

Today is supposed to rain and be warm
 Not the best weather a week before Christmas.  Hoping for a white Christmas..  Tonight we put up our tree ! After we eat our pork casserole( left over items from our party on Saturday)  we will watch Michael Buble  and decorate the tree.

  We got a new tree  because the old ones lights were not working! This one is beautiful! Will try to post a photo .

An easy dinner using leftovers

Last night we had  a great tasting dinner  and we cleaned out the fridge!  Bob had pork chops cut into strip and in his marinate ( a speciality)  He cut up peppers, broccoli, and mushrooms.   First he put the meat into the wok with some of the marinate and some stir fry sauce.  Then he added the vegetables . I was  heating up some left over rice.  when the meat was cooked- we threw in the rice and stirred until heated through.  Boy was it good! Only a little left over!  

Its Snowing

 Here we go! It is snowing and sticking- Nov 13th!  Going to be VERY cold!  Bring out the hot coco and the flannel PJ!  We had baked potatoes topped with home made steak chili! and a green side salad!  Great use of leftovers.  

Snow? November 7th!

Yes it is true- we had our first snow today. I was coming home from work and the snow was crazy!  By the time I was home it had stopped but I saw on face book that it really had stuck to the ground in some places close to here!

  It was pretty busy today at the library- since it was such a lousy day- we had quite a few patrons!  Hopefully tonight will be a good one to snuggle in and read or watch a movie!

Drying Herbs

 It is getting to the time of the year when I begin drying and preserving my herbs. I am trying  a different   method this year.  It is using the microwave to dry my herbs.  I can do a small batch  . You do have to be careful . I start with washing my herbs and letting them dry.

  Then what I do this is:  Depending on the size of the herb, I start with 5 to 10 seconds on high. You do have to be careful that the leaves do not burn.  If I get a few , then I just toss them out.

  When the leaves look mostly dry then I just set them out and let them air dry some.  I can tell when they are ready to be stored . For this year  so far I am  storing these in marked plastic bags in a large  mason jar.

Easy Magnets for your Refrigator

  While making pizza, Bob remembered making little magnets when he was a kid. So he quickly made a few.

  

Take a can with a decorative or plain edge.  Here Bob has an olive can!







Remove the top- use a can opener that does not leave rough edges.







Cut a small pierce of magnetic tape.

Put the tape on the back

Here it is on the Fridge!  Now be creative- take your favorite photo of your kid , your pet  ,or a favorite  vacation spot.   Make gifts for the aunts and uncles, and grandparents. Have Fun!