My Estate Sale Adventure

Hi Everyone,

I hope all of you are having a super great day.  This morning Jim, Jimmy and I went to an estate sale.  I have never been to one before so I was really excited about going to this one.  While I was shopping around there I found the two tea pots and the tea cup and saucer that I have posted.  They are really beautiful, of course I am partical to roses.

When I was growing up even as a child, my Mom never sent us kids to school without having a cup of tea.  She always had tea waiting for us when we came home for lunch.  However the tea was never served in fancy tea cups, usually just mugs, which is okay.

Well that is my adventure for the day and a little story from my childhood.

Hugs,
Janet

What to do with Leftover Spagetti

Hi Everyone,

I hope of you are having a great day today.  Here in Vandergrift, PA it is sunny outside and soft fluffy clouds are floating in the sky.  The birds are chirping in the trees in my backyard.  After breakfast my husband and I sat out on our patio and just enjoyed the sights and sounds of our little piece of paradise. 

Saturday we had spagetti and a tossed salad for dinner.  Monday I took the leftover spagetti and made a special dish that I wnat to share with all of you.

Spagetti Bake

1 egg
1/2 cup of flour
1/2 cup of milk
 leftover spagetti
 sauce
 sprinkly cheese

Grease a 8 x 10 pan.  Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Beat egg, flour and millk together.  Mix in spagetti until well coated with egg mixture.  Spread in pan.  Top with extra sauce and sprinkle cheese.  Bake until heated through and golden brown on top.  Serve with tossed salad.  Enjoy!!!

I always try to think of things to do with leftovers.    If you have leftover ideas please share them.  I like to learn new recipes.

Hugs,
Janet

New Recipe

Hi Everyone,

Hope all of you had a great weekend.  Mine was quiet and cozy here at my home.  I just want to share with all of you the dish I made for my husband and I for supper on saturday.

Basil, Cheese and Tomato Souffle

6 large eggs
1 can of Italian diced tomatoes
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of flour
salt and pepper to taste

Beat eggs.  Add milk and flour.  Beat till mixed.  Add remaining ingredients.  Mix together.  Pour into a 8 x 10 greased square cake pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.  Slice and serve with garlic/cheese toast.

I make my own garlic toast. 

Garlic and Cheese Toast

Butter both sides of bread. 
Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake 350 degrees till golden brown.

Enjoy the souffle.  Please share any recipes that you like with me.

As always thanks for stopping by and visiting.

Hugs,
Janet

Tea Pot Collection

Hi Everyone,

Just checking in and hoping all of you had a great Memorial Day Celebration.  Family and friends gathered at our house for a picnic and it was great sharing the day with them.. However there was a few empty spaces that could only be filled by my daughter and her family, but our thoughts and prayers were with them.

I am posting some pictures of my mini tea post collection as well as some other china pieces.  Please enjoy and also visit my other blog: nananovembersparlor.blogspot.com

Thanks and have a super great day.

Hugs,
Janet

Supper Outside

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I did not post yesterday.  I wanted to share this recipe with you yesterday but I was alittle busy.  Yesterday I was wondering what to make for supper.  We had a late lunch so I didn't want to make a big supper.  So I decided to do the following.

Fresh Garden Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing and Longhorn Cheddar Butterfly Crisps

(I know long title, but yummy meal)

Fresh garden lettuce (right from the garden), cleaned and chopped
Fresh onions (right from the garden), cleaned and diced, including the green part
1 MacIntosh apple, cleaned, cored and diced
Shredded Fontinalla Cheese
Homemade Italian dressing

Mix together and set aside.

Spraylightly a non-stick skillet and get it hot.  Cut sliced Longhorn cheddar cheese into triangles and place them in hot skillet with top points touching.  Fry on one side till almost golden brown and then flip to lightly brown.  Remove from skillet to drain on a paper towel.  Use to garnish salad.  What a yummy treat.  My guys loved them.

Homemade Italian Dressing

1 cup Canola Oil
1/2 cup vinegar
onion powder (to taset)
garlic powder (to taste)
italian seasoning (to taste)
1/4 - 1/3 cup of sugar
light sprinkle of water

Shake well and add to salad.  This makes enough for a few salads.

Please try these out and enjoy!!!

Hugs,
Janet

Happy Mother's Day Recipe

Hi Everyone,

I have had a wonderful mother's day and I wanted to share a special recipe with all of you.

Happy Mother's Day Recipe

Start the day off with the Lord in His house
1 wonderful husband
Children who fill your heart with love and special memories
Grandchildren for lots of sweetness
Friends that provide good fellowship

Mix well with good food and good conversation.
Repeat yearly.

One thing about this recipe is you can do this any time throughout the year.  It is always good.  Even when some of the family members are far away think of them often, how memories of them in your heart and mind, it will add love to your overflowing cup of life.

ENJOY!!!!

Hugs,
Janet

Kitchen Duty

Hi Everyone,

I am calling this post Kitchen Duty, but I mean it in a special way.  I love being in the kitchen cooking and baking.  Especially for my family.  Today I want to share with all of you what I am cooking for supper tonight.  I was inspired by the Laura Ingalls Wilder book series.  Yes that is a kids book series, but I love reading them just to be reminded about life long ago.  She shares in her books differents things her mother would cook and bake, this what inspires me to try new things when I cook and bake.  So here we go.

Creamed Potaotes and Peas

Wash, peel, cube, and cooked till tender the desired amount of potatoes
1 bag of frozen peas cooked according to package directions
2 quarts of water
2 large tablespoons of chicken base
1/2 cup of flour
About 1 1/2 cups of water

After the potatoes are finished cooking drain them and set aside.  Take the 2 quarts of water (could be less if your desired) add the chicken base.  More base can be added if needed. and bring to a boil.  Mix the flour and water together for a thicking and add to the boiling chicken broth.  It will get thick.  Add potatoes and peas and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve and enjoy some old fashion cooking.  I am serving mine in a bowl because I made a little extra thickened broth.  I am serving it will the follwing:

fried ham slices
sliced bread and butter
Dessert:  chewy fudge brownies with walnuts

Try this menu out on your family and remember the good old days when life was much simplier.

Hugs,
Janet