My Afternoon Activity and a Teaser

-


I thought I should prove to anyone who might be wondering,that I do indeed do more around here than experiment in my kitchen. The weather has been pretty much perfect the last few days and I've been working outside. Love it out there!

The walkway that goes off of the patio needed help and the pillars were not there, so I fixed up the walkway and built the pillars this afternoon. It was not a difficult job but it did take a bit of muscle!Those round balls on the top? Heavy!! The sun and the wonderful breeze made a perfect working environment and the bluebirds and the cardinals serenaded me as I worked. Okay they were romancing each other, but I benefited from it. ☺



It's not perfect, I know. But the feeling of satisfaction is nice. And if I end up not liking it I can get rid of it without feeling guilty about $$$ spent. That's the beauty of DIY! ☺



I'll give you a glimpse of something so yummy we ate it two nights in a row (fresh made, not leftovers) last week. The boys told me I should start a restaurant because of it. Ha, not happening! They are warming up to my experiments though.☺ Nice to have their vote of confidence. I promise to post it next week, but for now I think it's time I go sleep.


round 1



round 2

And this was my lunch today with some of the leftovers. Amazing!






Enjoy your weekend!

Be Blessed!!

Comments

  1. Serenity CoveApril 21, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    It looks yummy whatever it is. I detect Bacon, Pineapple? Chicken?
    Good job on the pillars and I love that straight perfect edge on your flowerbed. No matter how hard I try I can't get them to look like that.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MarthaApril 22, 2012 at 9:08 PM

      Thank you Pearl, I don't use any fancy gadgets to make an edge. I use either a shovel or a very sharp thin hoe.

      You're on the right track with the food :)

      Delete
  2. Betsy BrockApril 21, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    ooh...nice addition to your yard! I am so impressed! And that food looks amazing! I love kabobs...and grilled pineapple? yummy!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MarthaApril 22, 2012 at 9:09 PM

      Thanks Betsy! Yes theres some pineapple on those kabobs. Actually forgot them for round 2

      Delete
  3. mr. pineapple manApril 21, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Fab job on the DIY project and looks like you had a lot of yummies!

    ReplyDelete
  4. fleurcottageApril 22, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    wow...you did get it done! lovely!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Creamy Finger Jello

-
Image
I was asked to bring finger Jello to serve with a hot lunch us room Mom's were serving to Serena's classroom at school. Jello isn't something I typically serve,but I have about 2 or 3 recipes using Jello that I make about once in a blue moon. One reason I make this one is because it isn't a typical, plain finger Jello. But also because it looks like a two step process when it really isn't. Everything is mixed as one and it separates as it sets. And the cream adds a good flavor. 2 large boxes Jello 4 packages plain gelatin 4½ cups boiling water ¼ cup cold water 1 cup heavy cream Combine the Jello and gelatin and whisk together. Add the boiling water and whisk until Jello is dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Pour into a lightly greased (this helps to remove from the pan in a cleaner cut, spray the pan then wipe it down with a paper towel) glass 9 X 13 pan. Cover and chill till firm. Cut into desired shapes or squares and serve.
Read more

Seasoned Pretzels

-
Image
These pretzels have been around the block and back again, but they  really are  such an easy snack and they go well as an appetizer too. They are simple and require no baking which in my opinion is a definite plus! 18 ounces pretzel twists ½ cup olive oil 1 envelope original Hidden Valley Ranch Mix 1 teaspoon dill weed ½ teaspoon garlic powder Pour pretzels into a large bowl. In a smaller bowl combine oil and seasonings and mix well with a whisk. Pour over pretzels and toss to coat. Allow to rest at room temperature, stirring every now and then to coat again, until oil and seasonings are gone from the bottom over the bowl. Pretzels are ready to serve when they look dry again. Be Blessed!
Read more

Rice Krispy Rollups

-
Image
Here is another chocolate and peanut butter concoction that is totally irresistible and so easy to make. I sometimes make these instead of cookies if  I'm not in the baking mood. The only trouble is they never last long. Here's what you'll need: ¼ cup butter, melted 10½ ounces mini marshmallows 5½ cups Rice Krispies 1½ cups milk chocolate chips ½ cup peanut butter Melt butter in a 6 quart kettle, add marshmallows. Melt completely over low heat. Add the Rice Krispies. Mix well. Spread evenly into a greased 10½ x 15½ baking sheet. In a microwave safe bowl combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.  Melt at 1 minute intervals until completely melted, stirring after each minute. Spread on top of Rice Krispy mixture. Let set in a cool place till chocolate mixture sets up. Be careful not to let the chocolate get too hard, it will not make a neat roll if you do. Loosen all around with a metal spatula. Roll, starting on
Read more