10.07.2010

My Fortune Cookie

          We had Chinese take out last night. Yes, it was very good. Anyway, my fortune cookie read:

                   You don't have to be perfect to fulfill your dream.

           I glanced at it and thought.. Wow, is someone really watching?  Because, this is so true.
           What am I waiting for? Why am I hesitating? It doesn't have to be perfect. Take that next leap.
           Again, I looked at my fortune cookie and laughed. Yeah, I know what I want to do. Ugh, pressure
           to be perfect and not make any mistakes.If only I had Harold's purple crayon.That would
           make life easier.I think! Dreaming is good. For now, Follow yours.
        
                          I'll get back to you if I follow mine :)


                                                                 Hugs, Liz




          


   

10.06.2010

Premier Amour

The title in French( Premier Amour) means first love. It was first love for me.  Thanks to Debbie from Curious Sofa, for stumbling on this luscious site. I wish I could fly to France right now and do some shopping.French style
at Atelier Des Ours. I love all the elements that make up their clothing line. I'll take one of each please. Hard to resist! Enjoy some window shopping Ladies. Hugs, Liz

10.05.2010

Time To Take Out The Crock Pot


Apple Crisp in the slow cooker
Makes 8 servings
Prep 10 minutes, slow cook 2 hrs on high or 4 hours on low

Topping-
1/2 c flour
1/4 c light brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
4 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 c chopped pecans

Filling-
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
2tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
6 large Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and cut into wedges

*vanilla ice cream optional

1. Coat 2 to 4 qt. slow cooker bowl w. nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Topping- In small bowl mix together flour, sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter; work into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fingers until coarse crumbs form. Stir in pecans and set aside.
3. Filling- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, corn starch, ginger and cinnamon. Stir in apples; toss to coat.
4. Spoon apple mixture in slow cooker and sprinkle topping over it. Cook(see above).

This recipe was given to me by a colleague from work. It looks easy enough to give it a try. Enjoy this delicious treat. xxx, Liz

10.03.2010

Leap Into Fall

           ....And that is exactly what we did today on the Wilklow Farm.We headed out, in search of that perfect pumpkin. At least that was my vision for this simply beautiful fall day. As for Hubby, he was along for the ride.Aren't the views spectacular? My perfect pumpkin sits above in the chair, waiting for a ride home. I just love this time of year. Don't you? Have a great week ahead. Hugs, Liz

Yard Sale Finds On Saturday

                                             Vintage Necklace   

                          
                                        Millinery flowers in different shades. Great for crafting. Hope you are having a fun weekend. Hugs, Liz