The Evil Evil Skunks
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
We are absolutely going insane here. The smell is killing us. The fact that they are here is beyond me, I’m going insane! So, living in suburbs and all is fine, we all knew there will be some animals going around. Like for instance we do deal with the raccoons very often and they really annoy me a lot. Last year we had a family of squirrels living in our attic which was like a train above our heads. We got rid of them thank goodness. But now we are dealing with skunks. For a while now we have noticed … Continue reading →
Homemade Bagels Recipe
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
We love bagels! And even though I buy way too many, there is never enough in the house. Princess really loves them, and since we do deal with her picky eating, anything she likes is a good thing. But some mornings I really don’t feel like going to the store and all that, so we make them at home! Homemade Bagels Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups warm water 2 packages active dry yeast 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon salt 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted 3 quarts water with 1 tablespoon of sugar cornmeal 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Start your day right with this amazing coffee cake and a cup of coffee. What better way to wake up and take the day in your hands Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Ingredients: 1 8 ounce package cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves Sifted powdered sugar Directions: In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and butter or … Continue reading →
Midwest-You Drive Me Insane
Friday, February 26th, 2010
There I’ve said it!!! Really, can this state we are in get any more…Wait, what is the word I’m looking for?…boring, cold, gray, depressing!!! I guess there is always room for MORE! See, I get all blah doing the winter months. I really, REALLY can’t stand cold and snow. It simple and plain drives me insane! There is nothing to do. Anywhere you want to go you have to take a shovel with you and slowly shovel your way trough. Now this wouldn’t be happening if we lived someplace more, oh I don’t know…HOT, beautiful, warm, interesting!!! For years now … Continue reading →
