Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
MEAL PLAN MONDAY
Apple Cider Doughnuts
2. Bring cider to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cider has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
3. In a large bowl, whisk baking powder, salt, 1 cup flour and remaining sugar and cinnamon until well combined. In a small bowl, whisk butter, eggs, yolk and cooled cider until well combined. Add cider mixture to flour mixture; whisk until smooth. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups flour and mix until just combined. Dough will be slightly sticky. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
4. Pour oil into a large pot and attach a candy thermometer to side (thermometer should not touch bottom of pot). Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375ºF, watching and adjusting as needed to keep oil from overheating.
5. Turn dough out onto a well-floured countertop and coat fingertips with flour. Pat dough out to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a doughnut cutter or 2 round cookie cutters (one large and one small), cut out doughnuts and holes. Transfer both to lined baking sheet. Gather scraps and re-pat dough, cutting as many doughnuts as possible.
6. Working in batches, carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil. After about 1 minute, doughnuts will rise to surface and begin to brown. At that point, turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes longer. Transfer to lined plate to drain. Bring oil back to 375ºF before frying another batch. When doughnuts have cooled for 1 minute, add to bag with cinnamon sugar and toss to coat. Remove to a clean plate and serve.
CALORIES 480 ; FAT 18g (sat 5g); CHOLESTEROL 65mg; CARBOHYDRATE 79g; SODIUM 322mg; PROTEIN 6g; FIBER 1g
source: Allyou.com
Preparation Time: 35 minutes minutes
Cooking Time: 3 minutes minutes
Yield: About 15 doughnuts and 15 holes (serving size: 1 doughnut and 1 hole)
Cost per Serving: $0.48
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 cups apple cider
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1. Line baking sheet with parchment. Line a large plate with paper towels. In a paper bag, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp. cinnamon; shake to mix well. Set aside.Cooking Time: 3 minutes minutes
Yield: About 15 doughnuts and 15 holes (serving size: 1 doughnut and 1 hole)
Cost per Serving: $0.48
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 cups apple cider
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
2. Bring cider to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cider has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
3. In a large bowl, whisk baking powder, salt, 1 cup flour and remaining sugar and cinnamon until well combined. In a small bowl, whisk butter, eggs, yolk and cooled cider until well combined. Add cider mixture to flour mixture; whisk until smooth. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups flour and mix until just combined. Dough will be slightly sticky. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
4. Pour oil into a large pot and attach a candy thermometer to side (thermometer should not touch bottom of pot). Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375ºF, watching and adjusting as needed to keep oil from overheating.
5. Turn dough out onto a well-floured countertop and coat fingertips with flour. Pat dough out to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a doughnut cutter or 2 round cookie cutters (one large and one small), cut out doughnuts and holes. Transfer both to lined baking sheet. Gather scraps and re-pat dough, cutting as many doughnuts as possible.
6. Working in batches, carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil. After about 1 minute, doughnuts will rise to surface and begin to brown. At that point, turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes longer. Transfer to lined plate to drain. Bring oil back to 375ºF before frying another batch. When doughnuts have cooled for 1 minute, add to bag with cinnamon sugar and toss to coat. Remove to a clean plate and serve.
CALORIES 480 ; FAT 18g (sat 5g); CHOLESTEROL 65mg; CARBOHYDRATE 79g; SODIUM 322mg; PROTEIN 6g; FIBER 1g
source: Allyou.com
Sunday, September 26, 2010
SPIRITUAL SUNDAY
Love is patient, love is kind, Love does not insist on its own way. Love bears all things, believes all things, Hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
-I Corinthians 13:4-8
Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?
-Corinthians 3:16
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
By Dalai Lama
Your whole idea about yourself is borrowed - borrowed from those who have no idea of who they are themselves.
By Osho
Healing does not mean going back to the way things were before, but rather allowing what is now to move us closer to God.
By Ram Dass
"The spiritual quest begins, for most people, as a search for meaning."
~Marilyn Ferguson ~
"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are."
~Joseph Campbell~
-I Corinthians 13:4-8
Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?
-Corinthians 3:16
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
By Dalai Lama
Your whole idea about yourself is borrowed - borrowed from those who have no idea of who they are themselves.
By Osho
Healing does not mean going back to the way things were before, but rather allowing what is now to move us closer to God.
By Ram Dass
"The spiritual quest begins, for most people, as a search for meaning."
~Marilyn Ferguson ~
"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are."
~Joseph Campbell~
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
ETSY FINDS FRIDAY
All about Autumn.
NEW SIZE - BOGO - Enchanted, Fine Art Nature Photography Print 10x10
SHOUT OUT TO MY FAVORITE ETSY STORE OF THE WEEK: KNOTWORKSHOP
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
WEEKEND GUIDE WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 24
Oktoberfest
September 24-25 Downtown Lee's Summit
Kids Street, Music, Beer Garden, Craft Booths, Baby Contest, Weiner Dog Contest, Carnival.......
Plaza Art Fair
September 24-26
240 artists, live music, kids art workshops, & more.
Louisburg City Wide Garage Sale
September 24-27
SEPTEMBER 25
Powell Pumpkin Patch
Welcome to the 19th Annual
Open Daily from 9am - Dusk
Oktoberfest
September 24-25 Downtown Lee's Summit
Kids Street, Music, Beer Garden, Craft Booths, Baby Contest, Weiner Dog Contest, Carnival.......
Plaza Art Fair
September 24-26
240 artists, live music, kids art workshops, & more.
Louisburg City Wide Garage Sale
September 24-27
SEPTEMBER 25
Powell Pumpkin Patch
Welcome to the 19th Annual
Powell Pumpkin Patch Season!!!
Open Daily from 9am - Dusk
September 26th - October 31st
Building memories and providing unforgettable old-fashioned family fun has been a long standing tradition at the Powell Pumpkin Patch. We invite you to come on out and enjoy a relaxing, fun day with your entire family.
September 4th - October 17th | Plus: Labor Day & Columbus Day
Open Weekends | 10am - 7pm | Rain or Shine
Open Weekends | 10am - 7pm | Rain or Shine
September 25, 2010 - 2:00pm
Blue Springs North Library
SEPTEMBER 26
September 26
River Market
140 vendors
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
POETRY PARK
Pastel: Masks and Faces
The light of our cigarettes
Went and came in the gloom:
It was dark in the little room.
Went and came in the gloom:
It was dark in the little room.
Dark, and then, in the dark,
Sudden, a flash, a glow,
And a hand and a ring I know.
Sudden, a flash, a glow,
And a hand and a ring I know.
And then, through the dark, a flush
Ruddy and vague, the grace
(A rose!) of her lyric face.
Ruddy and vague, the grace
(A rose!) of her lyric face.
~~Arthur Symons
Monday, September 20, 2010
PICTURE A RANDOM
HAPPY MONDAY ALL!
MEAL PLAN MONDAY
Ricotta-and-Ham-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 5 oz. each)
- 4 thin slices deli ham
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil and garlic.
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut a slit along thick edge of each breast half, forming a pocket. Open breast halves like a book and lay one slice of ham in each.
Spoon 1/4 of ricotta mixture on top of each ham slice, then close chicken over filling and fasten with toothpicks.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken on both sides with flour until well coated. Discard remaining flour.
In a large skillet, warm oil and butter over medium-high heat until butter melts and begins to foam. Add chicken to pan and cook 5 minutes; flip and cook on second side for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink inside (cut to test). Serve hot.
source: My Recipes
Sunday, September 19, 2010
SPIRITUAL SUNDAY
"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." - Nelson Mandela
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without" -Buddha
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness" -Dalai Lama
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin" - Mother Teresa
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen - Hebrews 11:1" - The Bible
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without" -Buddha
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness" -Dalai Lama
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin" - Mother Teresa
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen - Hebrews 11:1" - The Bible
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
TREASURES FOUND
Did a little thrift exploring and came across this guy.
Got him for .99. Thought he was worth it, and something weird to add to the rest of my weird. Decided to try my luck at The Salvation Army Thrift Store and check out their treasures.
FLASHBACK FRIDAY
Every kid who watch Sesame Street has to remember the pinball.
Do you remember these cookies? I don't remember giggling like this, but I do remember them.
My how video games have changed. I had the first Nintendo. I played Mario & duck Hunt until it annoyed me. My favorite game I played on my first Nintendo was Zelda.
Do you remember these cookies? I don't remember giggling like this, but I do remember them.
My how video games have changed. I had the first Nintendo. I played Mario & duck Hunt until it annoyed me. My favorite game I played on my first Nintendo was Zelda.
ETSY FINDS FRIDAY
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