A cookie recipe for you

Thought you might enjoy a copy of my favorite Christmas cookie recipe:

1 cup of water

1 tsp. baking soda

1 cup of sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 cup of brown sugar

lemon juice

4 large eggs

1 cup nuts

2 cups of dried fruit

1 bottle Jose Cuervo Tequila

Sample the Cuervo to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the Cuervo again, to be sure it is of the highest quality. Pour one level cup and drink.

Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again.

At this point it's best to make sure the Cuervo is still OK. Try another cup...just in case. Turn off the mixerer thingy.

Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Pick the frigging fruit off floor. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the Cuervo to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Who giveshz a sheet. Check the Jose Cuervo. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table.

Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find. Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don't forget to beat off the turner.

Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the Cose Juervo and make sure to put the stove in the dishwasher. CHERRY MISTMAS

Chicken Chicken

Since I'm in an apparent cooking bug/blogging mode today I'll share what I'm making for dinner tomorrow. This is one that can be made the night before and takes an hour to bake. It's easy and tasted divine! I got this from Christy over at Southern Plate. She has the best recipies and they are easy,cheap,and taste great! I highly suggest checking her out. Plus I love how "southern" she is and so enjoy reading her posts. Oh and this ranks good on the "husband scale" by that I mean my husband doesn't get excited over much but this got a "pretty good make it again ranking" that doesn't sound like much I know but from him it's high praise.

Chicken Poulet

• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 C Mayo
• 1/4 C Green Onions
• 4 eggs
• 1 stick margarine
• 2 Cups Chicken Broth (a )) ounce can
• 16 ounce pkg Peppridge Farm corn bread stuffing mix
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• Sprinkling of salt

Melt stick of margarine in cup of water by heating in the microwave. Place stuffing mix in bowl. Pour water and margarine over and stir. Add 2 eggs and chicken broth, stir.
In separate bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayo, and onions. Stir well.
Place 1/2 of stuffing mix in bottom of a 9×13 pan. Top with all of chicken mixture. Dash salt over chicken. Top with remaining stuffing mix. Beat together remaining two eggs and milk. Pour over mixture in pan. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least eight hours.
Before baking, remove cover and spread cream of mushroom soup over top. Place in 350 oven, uncovered, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and top with shredded cheese. Return for another five minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Beyond Awesome Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes

I got this recipie from Keeper Worthy Recipes and apparently it is from Martha Strewart's cupcakes(which I will be adding to my Christmas wish list. Really these things are better than well you get the idea. At least that was how my coworker rated them. Make sure that you inform your family though that the Oreo's are off limits. As my husband ate several and messed up my ratio he has hopefully since learned his lesson. I then what I had left in an 8x8 pan and baked but it was not as great as the cupcakes.

Cookies and Cream Cheescake Cupcakes


42 Oreos, 30 left whole, 12 coarsely chopped
2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature ( yes, 2 lbs)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
4 large eggs, room temperature,lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 275.

Line cupcake pan with paper liners,put I whole cookie in each cup.

With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Gradually add sugar, and beat until combined. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs, a bit at a time, beating to combine and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in sour cream and salt . Stir in chopped cookies, by hand.

Divide batter evenly among cookie-filled cups, filling each almost to the top. Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until filling is set, about 22 minutes.

Transfer tins to wire racks to cool completely. Refrigerate (in tins) at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Remove from tins just before serving.


These will disappear quickly and are very easy to make. I'll add photos when I make them again which won't be long!

The View from My porch and Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread Recipie from Country Woman and Taste Of Home
This is my second batch and man are these yummy! Not too overpoweing and very moist!

Ingredients

• 3 cups sugar
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup cold water
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

• In a bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil, eggs and water until well mixed. Combine remaining ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 75-80 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Yield: 2 loaves.

Crafting Bits

I was catching up on blog posts and saw this over at Something Simple and thought of how true it is. I love crafting but well I don't do it right every time. In fact most of my works have some flaws too them. But hey that's life and I like what I make so :) But if you're in the club with us, then go on over and add the button to your site too.
Then I was on Wise Craft where they have a link to Martha Stewarts Glitter picture maker I did one of my dog from this photo, and think it will be cute. I'm also doing one of hubby's volunteer fire dept truck for a Christmas present.

10/14 Longaberger Specials and a recipe

Fall is in the air – in fact, in some places there has already been SNOW in the air too!
Chilly as it gets outside, nothing warms those you love as much as a good hot dish,
baked with love.

I’m excited to share with you this week’s BONUS BUY – a lovely swing handled
basket that will let your 2 quart casserole or Grandma Bonnie’s pie plate nestled
safely inside.











Longaberger has teamed with the NFL for all of you die-hard sports fans! Check out
check out the Longaberger/NFL Breast Cancer Awareness basket.

To order – just scroll to the bottom of this email for information.



BONUS BUY for OCTOBER 14 only!
For ordering information – please scroll to the bottom of this email message!



Our Round Potluck Basket is perfect for toting warm casseroles in the Woven Traditions® 2-Quart Covered Casserole to your next family gathering ... or even a scrumptious pie in Grandma Bonnie's™ Pie Plate.
On Wednesday, October 14 only, you can get your hands on this handy basket for just $42.


Check out all these great use ideas for your new Round Potluck Basket:
• fall centerpiece with small gourds and pumpkins
• fruit bowl on the counter
• rolled utensils in napkins for your buffet table
• extra large muffin or dinner roll basket with handles to pass it easily
• small paper plates and cocktail napkins
• bath and body products in your bathroom
• trick-or-treat basket
• after school snacks on the kitchen counter
• tie the handles together, attach helium balloons and fill the basket with birthday cards or treat bags
• fill the protector with ice and use as a mini ice bucket
Here is a delicious and FAST potluck favorite shared on Vonda’s Vine – you’ll love how fast it is, how tasty it is, and how much people will look forward to seeing you and your ROUND POTLUCK BASKET at the next social event.
TAMMY'S MACARONI CORN BAKE
1 can sweet corn (do not drain)
1 can creamed corn
1 cup grated cheese
1 stick butter
1 cup dry macaroni

Mix together in 8x8 baking dish. Bake covered at 350 for 30 minutes; uncover and stir - bake 30 minutes uncovered.
Shared by Vonda

OCTOBER – Longaberger TEAMS up with the NFL to fight breast cancer:
For ordering information – please scroll to the bottom of this email message!

For more information on TEAM spirit baskets – complete with NFL approved lids and colors – click HERE!


WHILE SUPPLIES LAST:
For ordering information – please scroll to the bottom of this email message!

To place an order – contact me at:
859-358-4307 or countrycatcandles@gmail.com
or go online to:http://www.longaberger.com/helenabergman


As always – thank you for shopping with me.

Going to the big basket!

I'm planning on going and taking my Mom for her Christmas Present!

Longaberger Fall FUN at the Homestead

One Day Bus Trip – Saturday, November 7, 2009

Tour Package Includes:

* Roundtrip motor coach transportation

* Shopping at the Homestead – Special Contests and Prizes
* Breakfast on the Bus
* Snacks and treats all day long! Games, prizes, fun!
* Shop at the FACTORY STORE – discounts on retired items and seconds!!!!
* Drawings for FREE baskets & new products! All selections from new Fall Wish List and worth at least $ 50!*



Depart: Target Parking Lot at Hamburg – Lexington – 7:00 a.m.

Return: Same location – 10:30 p.m.

Cost: $ 135 Without Basket Drawings: $ 95

$10 discount if Registration received by September 15

After September 15, without basket only.

Return form below to: Ellen Rini, 209 Jack Hunter Way, Richmond, KY 40475

Questions: 859-624-9314, 859-314-4729 or ellenbaskets@yahoo.com

If trip is cancelled due to lack of participation, your money will be refunded in full.

______________________________________________________________________________

Name: ________________________ Consultant: Lena Bergman___________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

E-Mail: _____________________ Phone: __________________________

Payment(circle): Check VISA MC ______________________Exp. ___

Also V-code: ___________ (Last 3 digits on signature line on back.)

Make checks payable to Ellen Rini.

* I will order a selection of new baskets & other products from the NEW Fall Wish List & flyer. All products will be worth at least $50 or more! For all who register with this cost included (only $40 extra!), we will draw to see who gets to select first. There will be a few extras – so everyone has a choice!

www.longaberger.com/helenabergman

Longaberger Bus Trip

Longaberger Fall FUN at the Homestead

One Day Bus Trip – Saturday, November 7, 2009

Tour Package Includes:

* Roundtrip motor coach transportation

* Shopping at the Homestead – Special Contests and Prizes
* Breakfast on the Bus
* Snacks and treats all day long! Games, prizes, fun!
* Shop at the FACTORY STORE – discounts on retired items and seconds!!!!
* Drawings for FREE baskets & new products! All selections from new Fall Wish List and worth at least $ 50!*



Depart: Target Parking Lot at Hamburg – Lexington – 7:00 a.m.

Return: Same location – 10:30 p.m.

Cost: $ 135 Without Basket Drawings: $ 95

$10 discount if Registration received by September 15

After September 15, without basket only.

Return form below to: Ellen Rini, 209 Jack HunterWay, Richmond, KY 40475

Questions: 859-624-9314, 859-314-4729 or ellenbaskets@yahoo.com

If trip is cancelled due to lack of participation, your money will be refunded in full.

______________________________________________________________________________

Name: ________________________ Consultant: ___________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

E-Mail: _____________________ Phone: __________________________

Payment(circle): Check VISA MC ______________________Exp. ___

Also V-code: ___________ (Last 3 digits on signature line on back.)

Make checks payable to Ellen Rini.

* I will order a selection of new baskets & other products from the NEW Fall Wish List & flyer. All products will be worth at least $50 or more! For all who register with this cost included (only $40 extra!), we will draw to see who gets to select first. There will be a few extras – so everyone has a choice!

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

One of my favorite recipes ever!

Strawberry Pizza

1 pkg. refrigerated sugar cookie dough or chocolate chip(which is what I use) (20 oz.)
1 pkg. softened cream cheese (8 oz.)
1/3 Cup confectioners sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip (In Strawberry or Regular Flavor)
2 Cups Strawberries
1 Package Strawberry Glaze

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Press the sugar cookie dough into a 12 inch pizza pan. Make sure you spray the pizza pan with cooking release spray first. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool Thoroughly. I bake mine ahead of time to put together easily
2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar together with an electric mixer until well blended. fold in Cool Whip.

3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over cookie crust. Top with strawberries and glaze. This is great the first day but leftovers are my favorite!

Have a happy and safe July 4th!

Some More Longaberger Deals

July ONLY Offers:

• Save $10 - 2009 Horizon of Hope® Basket Set w/WoodCrafts Lid - $68
• Save $11 - Set of 2 Horizon of Hope Baskets - $74
• Save $15 - 2009 Horizon of Hope Note Basket Set - $82
• Save $6 - 2009 Horizon of Hope Basket Accessories Set - $42
• Save $10 - 2009 Horizon of Hope Note Basket Accessories Set - $52
• Save $8 - Woven Traditions® Pink Pie Plate - $20
• Save $10 - Woven Traditions Pink Measuring Cup - $20
• Save $20 - July Bonus Buy - Sort & Store Medium Bin Basket - $42

Hostess Specials-You can do online shows!

• $350 level or more - 2009 Horizon of Hope Bundle - $75 (when chosen as half-price selection)
• Bundle includes Horizon of Hope Basket, Liner, Protector & WoodCrafts Lid. Horizon of Hope Note Basket, Liner, Protector & WoodCrafts Lid
• $350 level or more - Medium Bin Basket Bundle - $66 (when chosen as half-price selection)
• Bundle includes two Medium Bin Baskets and Two WoodCrafts Lids

Longaberger Specials

Well went to my first sales meeting today and got excited! We are planning a bus trip to Longaberger in November if you are interested please contact me. It will cost around $100 and will include breakfast and a surprise basket. The plan is for November 7th, I'm excited as I've never been before and it seems like a fun trip. I'm posting some specials we have going on, I saw the hamper today and it is beautiful! I also have the John Deere basket and it makes a great addition to your collection. http://www.longaberger.com/helenabergman

Awesome Recipe

I made this last night it comes From For the Love of Cooking I found the recipe from Denise at Keeper Worthy Recipes tonight I'm trying Denise's Chicken Tenders in buttermilk yum!
Chicken,Mushrooms and Artichoke hearts with Cheese tortellini in a light lemon, butter sauce
Marinade:


2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3-4 leaves of basil, chopped
zest of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
1 tbsp olive oil(for cooking )


Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, and pound them, with a mallet, until 1/4 inch thick. Place chicken in ziploc bag and add 1 tbsp olive oil,garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Mix so the chicken is evenly coated. Let marinate for 1 hour. I let mine go for at least 4 hours.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet, over med heat. Once hot, add chicken breast and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes, or until juices run clear. You can also grill them
8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1 handful grape tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 package cheeses tortellini, prepared per instructions
juice of 2 lemons- I only used one
2 tbsp butter
5-6 basil leaves, chopped
salt and pepper
I also added a bit of red onion


Cook tortellini according to package. While pasta is cooking, add mushrooms to skillet where you cooked chicken and add more oil, if needed.Saute 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add artichoke hearts, tomatoes and garlic. Stir frequently for 1 minute. Add tortellini, chicken, lemon juice, butter, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Warm through and serve.

When it rains it pours.....

Last night the dog child started getting sick. I'll spare you the details but trust me ickys! Anyways said child is now at the 24 hour vet clinic being treated for Pancreatitis. I don't know what she's gotten into just hoping she's better in the morning. After I get off work tonight I'm going to run by and check on her. And as my luck goes our boarders horse was lame yesterday. Well after my vet run this morning come to the barn and he's bleeding from lame leg. Grr! She's on vacation out of town and I'm trying to get him feeling better. But on a good note one of our close friends had her baby yesterday, he's only 4lbs 15oz but he's a cutie! Kinda makes me start wanting one lol.....

What a long time

Well it's been over a month and apparently I can't stick with my idea to post more often. So much has been going on here, I finished my spring semester and about to start summer classes. (Yipee Math and Microbiology!) This past week I have been off from work on "vacation" aka work on the house week. We have gotten so much done! My bedroom floors have been sanded and we are close to being able to poly the floors. My husband's firefighter co-workers were here yesterday. They got the electric in the kitchen done. We have about 2 more full workdays before the cabinets will be hung and we can get countertops! They really helped a bunch. Also last week I signed on as a consultant for Longaberger. I figure I can try to build it as a business as I'm a bit worried now about being laid off at work. Although it would help right now as school and work full time is beyond hectic.
If you are interested in checking out my longaberger site here is the link
www.longaberger.com/helenabergman

What are you doing for Easter?

Well in my neck of the woods I will be working. It seems I work every holiday the joys of being in public service. The hubby is off so hopefully we can go to church and I can get him started working at home before I leave. Our goal for next week is to sand the floors in our upstairs. I had hoped to get someone to do it but I never have heard back from my contact. So away we will go and hopefully at least get it sanded. I am now aiming to have the house finished by the hubbys bday on May 25th. I'd love to have a cookout for it since it falls on Memorial Day this year. So keep your fingers crossed that I can get the ball rolling and find help with rewiring the house! Other than that no new news. Just registered for summer/fall classes so I'll continue to be slammed!

rantings

What a blah day.. yesterday was 75 degrees today snow expected what is up with the weather!! I'm getting ready to leave work got worked into the dentist for a broken tooth. My fingers are crossed that I won't have to get another root canal. I have gotten some good news for school will just have to take 1 math class. So my plans for the summer will be math and microbiology yippee! Other than that got my tickets Saturday am for NKOTB at Riverbend on June 26th! I am beyond hyped as I have wanted to see them since I was a little girl. At this point my mom has offered to go with me unless I find someone who really wants to go with me lol. Oh and still in no kitchen hell I wish I had a friend that was an electrician who could come help with the hell that is my house. :)

my CVS scores

Well here are my scores from cvs today
schick quatro razor 8.99
crest enamel wash 3.49
glade car freshener 2.34
mt dew diet 1.59
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coupons. .75
coupon 4.00
cvs extra bucks 9.00
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total out of pocket 3.10

plus i got 6.49 in extra bucks and 2 other coupons :)

Spring is almost here...

And it tomorrow!! As is my little brother's birthday. We are home and still recovering from our trip to Phoenix for hubby's grandmother's funeral. It was my first flight and I guess it went okay except for getting the flu while there. So on my return flight I had an ear infection and was in tears. Plus 2 days in a week of staying up for 30 hours +. But at least we are home safe and sound. I also did well on my midterms so that was a major plus. The Mr. and I worked outside yesterday cleaning the yard and played with the horses and dogs. So that made the past few weeks start to fade away. I've come up with a new game plan to get myself to blog. I'm making blogger my home page at work so that it will be there staring at me during my workweek! I hope all are well!!

Yes I'm still here

We it's now march and I'm just now posting. It has been crazy at home. In January we had the neighbors tree fall and pulled out our electric. We were without power for several days and had quite a bit of damage to our home. Flash forward about a week and a half and we were without power again from the ice storm. School has me on my toes and I'm usually got my head stuck in a book. It is now midterms and I'm studing like a mad woman. I've got three test's this week and am worried about 2/3. (Phisiology and Chemistry)

Next week is Spring Break and the hubby and I look to be headed to Arkansas. This will be to visit a family member in Jonesboro. I'm exicted but not due to nothing fun to stop at between here and there. But it will be good for us to get away since we've not done anything since our wedding. Another thing I've been doing is couponing like crazy. I've found so many great blogs that have helped me. So far my best has been 30 bags of Green Giant Steamers for $.20!!! If you're interested in learning more let me know and I can start sharing my deals and hook you up with these other bloggers. I hope all are well!

t minus 1 till school

Well it's finally here I start school on Monday!! I'm signed up for 16 hours plus my normal 40 at work and it's gonna be crazy. I think I have everything ready I even got new shoes(well new to me almost new from ebay)

I'm more than a bit scared but in the long run it will be worth it. I will be scarce but plan to try and post twice weekly. I have been keeping up with all the blogs I follow, but I doubt I'll ever be the commenter I want to be lol.

I'm also planning on getting a laptop which I think will help quite a bit and allow me to blog on the go. If you have any suggestions for reasonably priced ones please feel free to let me know.
Ta Ta for now!

My crazy personality lol

My Personality

Neuroticism	82
Extraversion	91
Openness to Experience	27
Agreeableness	26
Conscientiousness	84

You do not feel nervous in social situations, and have a good impression of what others think of you, however you experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress. You have a generally cheerful disposition. You prefer familiar routines and for things to stay the same. You can tend to feel uncomfortable with change. You are willing to take credit for good things that you do but you don't often talk yourself up much, however you are not adverse to confrontation and will sometimes even intimidate others to get your own way. You have strong will-power and are able to overcome your reluctance to begin tasks. You are able to stay on track despite distractions.

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