Strawberries ‘n Cream Bread

Strawberries are a great price at Kroger. I remembered these cute little recipe books I had with fruit as the main subject. I decided to try this Strawberry Bread. This was easy to put together. The bread is moist and delicious. I decided to add a few things to the topping. The topping called for only cream cheese and a bit of the strawberry juice. I tasted it and thought, “meh, let’s see what I have in the pantry” Oils, extracts and flavorings are always something I like to turn to to add a bit of zing to a recipe. I tried the Banana vodka (1 Tbsp) and 1 Tbsp of powdered sugar. I used a mixer to get the icing to the correct consistency. Add this to the bread while it is warm so that it drizzles over the sides. I added chopped strawberries to the top of each slice. I used walnuts for the nutmeats in this recipe.

Characters

Let me share an interesting story about these two. This is Buzzbee and Cali. They are brother and sister. Jim has trained these two young characters to go in to the garage at night, and stay in all night. At 7pm, we go out calling their names, with 2 dishes of food. They are usually already sitting in front of the garage, waiting for us. We turn on their night light – have their beds set up on the riding mower, have their litter box nearby, and bowl of water near the door. We put their food down, and say, “goodnight kids”. They go to their food, and start eating, while Jim closes the door. Every Night.

First thing in the morning, when I tap the garage door opener, they come bounding out of there like, “Here we are! What are we doing, today?!” They then follow us around the property, as we go for a walk. This is what they do during our morning walks – they love for us to play with them, with a stick, while they climb the trees. Characters!


I’ve always been a dog person and never knew cats did things like this. Jim started doing this when they were babies to protect them from the night creatures. It’s not safe in those woods at night. I’m always amazed, every time he calls them in to the garage at night. Characters

Apples Supreme

1987 Cooking with Mickey Around the World

The most requested recipes from Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Delicious with ice cream. I will make this again, but I won’t make the graham cracker crust. I didn’t really see what the difference was when I had some with and without the crust. The apple filling is delicious, and full of caramel flavor – you will want a cookie sheet under this as it bubbled over. The topping is crispy and perfect.

True Lime

Pleasantly surprised – packs a punch.

I bought this for back up when I crave a margarita, and do not have any limes. I poured a packet of this in a glass of water and Wow! I’m impressed. This was a very pleasant taste. A fun way to enjoy a glass of water.

Thinking I’m going to have to order a few boxes. I’m going to add these to my bottled water when I’m out running errands. It’s a great way to drink more water (since water can be boring)

I bought this from SAMS online, and had it delivered (free delivery). I am not being paid, or receiving free product for telling you all about this. I just enjoy sharing a new find that I had no idea existed. For those of you who are like me, and need a lime now and then (but not often) and don’t have one………………….

Peanut Butter Chicken

Are you ready?

Peanut Butter Chicken…………………………………..

.I know! I saw the recipe and since we were making chicken tonight, I had to try a couple of pieces. I didn’t tell Jim what the chicken was coated with, as I prepared a few pieces earlier in the day to be refrigerated for several hours. He said the chicken was tasty, and tasted like fried chicken. I told him what it was coated in, and he said, “you’re kidding, now that you told me, I can taste a bit of it, but only because it’s in my head now”


This was not horrible. The chicken tastes yummy.


Will I make again? Probably not, due to the time involved coating each piece -it’s a messy, time consuming project.

Blueberry Carry-Cake

Blueberry Carry-Cake

Delicious! I will make again

(From the Prize Winning Blueberry Recipes from the North American Blueberry Council cookbook)


3 cups all-purpose flour3 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt3/4 cup sugar1 tsp ground nutmeg1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 cup vegetable shortening3 eggs1 cup milk1 tsp vanilla extract3 cups fresh or dry-pack frozen blueberries, or 2 cans blueberries, well drained

Streusel Topping:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, spices.  Cut in shortening until particles are very fine.  Add eggs, milk and vanilla.  Beat until batter is smooth and thick.  Spread batter into a greased 13x9x2-inch pan.  Sprinkle blueberries over top of batter.  Combine streusel ingredients and mix until crumbly.  Sprinkle crumbs over the blueberries.  Bake in a preheated moderate oven (350 F.) for 40 to 45 minutes or until firm to the touch.  Cool in pan and then wrap to take to the picnic.Tip:   I lightly pressed the blueberries into the batter.   I baked this for 50 minutes, here in Indiana. 

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