With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought it would be nice to share a favorite dessert recipe with all of you!
Peanut Butter Balls
Combine & mix:
1 lb. peanut butter
1 lb. powdered sugar
2 sticks melted butter (1c.)
Shape into balls & cool in freezer.
Combine in double boiler on low:
1/2 slab paraffin
12 oz. choc, chips
Dip balls in with toothpick or fork. Cool on waxed paper. Store in layers on waxed paper.
Enjoy!
~@~Courtney~@~
Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts
Friday, November 30, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Help Your Family With Holiday Cleaning
Good Afternoon!
I am doing a quick posting, because my family has been busy preparing for our upcoming Thanksgiving. While working on that, I was inspired to post about some of the ways girls can help their families with cleaning tasks!
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1. When working on a task assigned to you, do it with a cheerful heart and countenance. - Your attitude greatly effects those around you. If you are complaining, whining or grumbling, you can be sure that soon everyone will be in foul moods as well. We are called to spread peace, not strife.
2. Work well with those around you. - Fighting over who does what is not only going to prolong the task, but again, we are to spread peace, not strife. (See Above, #1)
3. Ask if there is something you can help with. - Many times your Mom or Dad could use help, but are simply too busy to ask! You can be a huge blessing just by asking! Again, cheerfulness is very important!
4.Watch younger siblings. - Sometimes the best way to help is to watch your younger siblings. I babysit for my parents, and that allows them to go grocery shopping or do other errands quickly and efficiently, which brings us to #5:
5.Efficiency! - Wandering from room to room is not working efficiently! Picking things up from one place and sitting them somewhere else is not efficient. Being lazy is not efficient. Picking up after yourself, helping younger siblings to pick up after themselves, cleaning systematically, etc., are all good ways of being efficient.
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I hope these are useful to you, I know we are busier than usual in the holiday season, and these are good things to keep in mind!
Have a wonderful day!
~@~Courtney~@~
I am doing a quick posting, because my family has been busy preparing for our upcoming Thanksgiving. While working on that, I was inspired to post about some of the ways girls can help their families with cleaning tasks!
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1. When working on a task assigned to you, do it with a cheerful heart and countenance. - Your attitude greatly effects those around you. If you are complaining, whining or grumbling, you can be sure that soon everyone will be in foul moods as well. We are called to spread peace, not strife.
2. Work well with those around you. - Fighting over who does what is not only going to prolong the task, but again, we are to spread peace, not strife. (See Above, #1)
3. Ask if there is something you can help with. - Many times your Mom or Dad could use help, but are simply too busy to ask! You can be a huge blessing just by asking! Again, cheerfulness is very important!
4.Watch younger siblings. - Sometimes the best way to help is to watch your younger siblings. I babysit for my parents, and that allows them to go grocery shopping or do other errands quickly and efficiently, which brings us to #5:
5.Efficiency! - Wandering from room to room is not working efficiently! Picking things up from one place and sitting them somewhere else is not efficient. Being lazy is not efficient. Picking up after yourself, helping younger siblings to pick up after themselves, cleaning systematically, etc., are all good ways of being efficient.
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I hope these are useful to you, I know we are busier than usual in the holiday season, and these are good things to keep in mind!
Have a wonderful day!
~@~Courtney~@~
Monday, November 12, 2007
Dinner Rolls
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we love to use some of our very favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner! This is one of the best roll recipes out there. I hope you love them just as much as we do!
~Dinner Rolls~
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Ingredients
1 package active dry yeast (or 1 Tablespoon)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
About 3 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Cornmeal (used to keep the dough from sticking to pan)
1 egg and a splash of milk (or water can be used)
Sprinkle fine sea salt
Proof the yeast using the first 3 ingredients.
Mix for about 2 minutes and then remove from bowl and knead for about 5 minutes by hand.
Transfer dough to bowl, cover with tea towel and let rise for about 40 minutes - the dough should rise slightly.
(The dough has risen)
Remove dough from bowl and cut the dough into four equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a small sausage-shaped roll (about 8 inches long). Cut each roll into four equal pieces.
Form each piece into a ball by rolling it between the work surface and the palm of your hand, slightly cupped, bringing the seamed edges under or on the bottom. Place balls on a baking sheet lightly sprinkled with cornmeal. Be sure to space your rolls about 2 inches apart.
You can also form the balls into knots by rolling them out into sausage links and then make a half knot and place on the baking sheet.
Cover with damp cloth and let rise again for about 40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 475°F.
Mix 1 egg and splash of milk (or water) and lightly brush each roll with the egg wash.
Place baking sheet in the oven and bake rolls until golden brown - about 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer the rolls to a rack to cool - this will allow the air to circulate under and around the bread to ensure a nice crust.
Quick Tip:
Keep an eye on your rolls towards the end of cooking time. You may need to turn your pan around to provide even cooking or browning.
Enjoy!
~@~Courtney~@~
~Dinner Rolls~
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Ingredients
1 package active dry yeast (or 1 Tablespoon)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
About 3 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Cornmeal (used to keep the dough from sticking to pan)
1 egg and a splash of milk (or water can be used)
Sprinkle fine sea salt
Proof the yeast using the first 3 ingredients.
Mix for about 2 minutes and then remove from bowl and knead for about 5 minutes by hand.
Transfer dough to bowl, cover with tea towel and let rise for about 40 minutes - the dough should rise slightly.
(The dough has risen)
Remove dough from bowl and cut the dough into four equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a small sausage-shaped roll (about 8 inches long). Cut each roll into four equal pieces.
Form each piece into a ball by rolling it between the work surface and the palm of your hand, slightly cupped, bringing the seamed edges under or on the bottom. Place balls on a baking sheet lightly sprinkled with cornmeal. Be sure to space your rolls about 2 inches apart.
You can also form the balls into knots by rolling them out into sausage links and then make a half knot and place on the baking sheet.
Cover with damp cloth and let rise again for about 40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 475°F.
Mix 1 egg and splash of milk (or water) and lightly brush each roll with the egg wash.
Place baking sheet in the oven and bake rolls until golden brown - about 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer the rolls to a rack to cool - this will allow the air to circulate under and around the bread to ensure a nice crust.
Quick Tip:
Keep an eye on your rolls towards the end of cooking time. You may need to turn your pan around to provide even cooking or browning.
Enjoy!
~@~Courtney~@~
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