Thursday, August 31, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Cooking Thursday
Today's recipe is for potatoes. It's the perfect side dish, and not only does it taste good, but it's easy too!
Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little more for drizzling
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix together the parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper and salt.
Drizzle oil in a 9x13 pan and tilt pan to cover whole bottom with oil.
Sprinkle parmesan mix over oil in pan as evenly as you can. Don't try to move it once it's in the pan.
Place potatoes cut side down, pressing firmly into parmesan mix.
Drizzle a little more olive oil over potatoes and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 40 minutes until potatoes are soft and parmesan crust is golden.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Cut parmesan crust between every 3-4 potatoes, and flip over so cheese side is up on serving platter. Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Monday, August 28, 2023
Grandma and girlies annual day out
Every year, I take Alaina and Ruby out for a little before school shopping. This year we had a problem with scheduling and had to do it the week school started. However, they had half days, so I picked them up a little after noon for our time out.
We then set off to find a shirt. The first place we went to no longer had kids clothes, the second one still had shorts and t-shirts.
They've had baby kittens in the barn and the girls were so excited to see them, but they were in hiding.
We had such a fun time. They are growing up fast and I treasure these moments.
They are in 3rd and 6th grade. I'm praying they have a good year, with good friends and teachers, and they learn the important things!
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Fun Getaway!
Some of you may remember that this Spring, our church hosted a fun night where we played The Price is Right. I ended up being the grand prize winner! People had donated prizes and part of my prize was a stay at a B&B.
Our stay was Friday night, at a Bed and Breakfast in Holland Michigan. Holland is about 25 minutes from us, on the shores of Lake Michigan. It's known for its Tulip Festival in the Spring, but tourists visit often, just to enjoy the beautiful city with its Dutch heritage and also to enjoy Lake Michigan.
The owner also greeted us, showed us around and showed us our room.
We came upon this huge living book. It's a tribute to Frank Baum who wrote The Wizard of Oz. He liked to spend time in Holland and said that a park he visited there had a path with gold pavers that inspired the yellow brick road.
It was a nice surprise to be picked up in his 1929 Model A Ford! What fun to drive through town in this old car. It's beautifully restored and attracts a lot of attention. It was nice to catch up with him and his wife and the ice cream was good!
We had a nice evening, then had an amazing breakfast the next morning. We were able to meet and talk with another couple who were staying there.
We headed home, but then had a little more of the prize package to enjoy.
We went to our friends home and Bob was taken out on a fishing trip. My friend Barb and I went out and did some shopping.
After all that fun, we had supper with them, and it was time to go home.
Bob and I felt thoroughly spoiled. It was a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Cooking Thursday
I made something fun for breakfast last weekend. It turned out so pretty and it was so good! It would be perfect to make for a brunch. It was much easier to make than it looks. It was so easy, that I made it again and took it to work. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. You have to try this one!
Raspberry Danish
17.3 ounce package Puff Pastry (includes 2 sheets)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pint fresh raspberries, you won't need the whole pint
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
ICING
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon milk
Remove Puff pastry from freezer and let it thaw on counter for about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla together.
Unfold puff pastry. It will open into 3 sections. Use a knife to cut about 12 slits on each side.
Spread 1/2 of cream cheese mix on the center of each piece of pastry.
Sprinkle the raspberries evenly over the cream cheese mix.
Fold the strips over the center, alternating sides to give a braided appearance.
Whisk the egg yolk and water together and brush over top of each Danish.
Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over warm pastry.
Slice and enjoy!
*You could use other fruits if you wanted. I think strawberry, blueberry, cherry, even peach would be good!
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Monday, August 21, 2023
Shopping and lunch with Cassie
On my day off last week, Heather and I decided to go out for lunch. There's a cute little decor shop we like to go to and we thought we would stop there first, then pick up my stepmom and take her with us to lunch.
We went and picked up Ann at her Assisted Living place and drove to the restaurant. My brother Duane had the week off and when he heard we were going for lunch with Ann, he said he would meet us too.
It was a fun time together, and so nice we could include Ann and Duane too.
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Here's what's been happening in my world
Life is busy over here, and I bet it is for you too. Summer has flown by and school starts for my granddaughters this week.
Here's a few snapshots of what went on last week:
This is one of the realtor shots of my Dad's house. It sold this week. Now we just have to go through inspections, appraisal and loan process for the buyer.
42 years! Those years have flown by. I'm so thankful for God bringing us together and for the gift of a wonderful husband.