Thursday, February 2, 2017

Feb 2 2107

Hello. I know, I know... I am not keeping up with my blog at all.
 
(SIGH) I am trying to though.
 
January went well.
We got rain. We got a lot of rain. We got so much rain that the creek behind the campground got very high. But the good news is it didn't get out of it's banks.
 
I'm not sure why there is this "cut out" to the creek. but this is how high the water got. Only another foot or more and it would have been out of the banks.
(not sure if this picture is going to turn sideways when I post this, or not)
 
I have a lot of earrings. They are about the only jewelry I wear. I set up some fun foam "Pages" to keep the ones I have worn on.
 
 
Notice the Red, White and Blue ones? I wore them on the 20th, for when Mr Trump became President Trump.
 
 
I set out to make 5 cards, I made this one..
 
out of all these stamps, I had to settle on just which ones I wanted to use.. and I had already sorted through all my stamps to get down to these for makiing 5 cards. I still have 4 to go, plus 5 more for this month.
 
I posted a few selfies of myself on Facebook. as well as the earrings of the day.
 
The dogs have been sleeping a lot. They usually do in wintertime.
We had a few nice days that I was able to have the door open and on those days, they took turns looking out the door or sleeping in the one spot of sun shine that came in through the door.
 
We replaced the pillows we sleep on and the dogs are not allowed on them. I've been keeping the dogs off the bed and the couch as much as possible. I need to wash the blankets and hope to do that soon.
 
   
 
Hubby had to make a stop at Lowe's on his way home one night and asked if there was something I wanted. I told him, Succulents. He brought me plants. I transplanted them out of the store pots into a terra cotta pot and have them on the dining room table so I can see them all the time and remember to water them often. He also got me some Bamboo that I asked for. I need to get a taller, wider pot to transplant them into. I want to look up and find out if I can propagate more bamboo from a leaf.
 
I am ashamed to say that I had this for over a year before I mended it for my grand daughter. I still need to put it in the mail back to her.  I think I'll use a small Express Mail box and get it out this weekend if Hubby doesn't have to work on Saturday. I need more stamps, as well and will pick those up when I send out the box.
 
 
 






 

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Billie's What are you wearing?, Wednesday, 25 January 2017

 
Black Sweat pants. Black t top with glittered butterflies on it. White and black head band. White socks with pink toes and heels.
Light pink earrings
 
  

Billie C.

Monday, January 16, 2017

Rice Casserole

Rice Casserole
 
1 cup long-grain rice -- uncooked
1/2 cup oil
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 jar stuffed olives -- chopped
1 can tomatoes OR Ro-Tel tomatoes
1/2 cup onions
1 cup water
Salt and pepper -- to taste
 
Mix all of the ingredients in a large casserole. Cook for 1 hour, covered, at 350°, or until rice is tender.
Jerry might eat this, if I don't put the olives into it...

Billie C.

CHEESY MASHED-POTATO SOUFFLE

 
I think I'll try making this some time this week
 
CHEESY MASHED-POTATO SOUFFLE
MAKES 8 SERVINGS.

1 1/4 cups milk
2 tbs flour
2 2/3 cups water
2 2/3 cups instant potato flakes
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbs butter, melted
1 tsp baking powder
3 eggs, beaten
1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a souffle dish with cooking spray. Combine 1/4 cup milk and flour. Bring flour mixture and water to a boil in a pan, simmer 2 min. Remove from heat, stir in remaining milk and potato flakes. Add yogurt and remaining ingredients, stir until combined. Spoon into dish. Bake 45 min. or until puffy. Turn on broiler. Broil souffle until lightly browned. SERVE immediately.
 
 
 

Billie C.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Billie's What I'm Wearing today. Jan 4, 2017

 
Today's earring are a medium blue "stone".
 

Today, I am wearing a pink top with rhinestone flowers, black sweat pants, A white bandana with colorful designs on it. Thick, fuzzy socks and white (dirty) canvas shoes.

 

 

Billie C.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Vanilla Chocolate-Chip Pudding Pops (Diet)


Vanilla Chocolate-Chip Pudding Pops
 
1 oz fat-free, sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 c fat-free milk
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips, semi-sweet
 
Prepare instant pudding according to package directions.
 
Spoon 1 teaspoon of chips into the bottom of each of six 3-ounce paper cups; fill cups with pudding, cover with foil and poke a wooden popsicle stick through the center of each. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours. To eat, dip bottom of cup into warm water for about 10 seconds; remove foil, peel off cup and enjoy. Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email.
 

Billie C.






Wheat Crackers

Wheat Crackers
 
 1 c Whole wheat flour
1/4 c Wheat germ
1 t Salt
1/2 c Water
1 c All purpose flour
1/4 c Brown sugar
 1/2 t Baking soda
1/4 c butter, softened
 
 In a medium bowl, mix flours, wheat germ, sugar, salt and soda. Stir in water and butter until smooth dough forms. Divide in half; cover; let stand 10 minutes. Place half the dough on a lightly oiled 17 x 14 inch baking sheet; roll out to a 16 1/2 inch x 13 1/2 inch rectangle. Prick all over with a fork, cut in 1 1/2 inch squares, brush with water and sprinkle with additional salt (opt.). Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes until crisp but not overbrowned. Remove to racks to cool. Repeat with second half
 

Billie C.