Hiatus

Definition: a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.

As many of you could probably tell, I have been on hiatus from my blog. I am trying to decide if I want to keep it or just use it for recipes. I am going to shutterfly blog my kids information into a book that can be put into print. I might even do that with my favorite recipes also. Sorry for those who were loyal watchers. I am still in a decision making process.

Alfredo

I found this recipe that is supposed to be Olive Garden's Alfredo. I of course have changed it a little.

4 Chicken Breasts cooked and in 1 in cubes (I only use 2)

1 lb egg noodles

1 cup mushroom

1 pint heavy cream

1 cup butter

2 tlbs cream cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1 tsp garlic powder

(1 tlbs of salt and a dash of pepper)

1. cook the noodles as directed on box/bag. (I prefer thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta)

2. for the Alfredo sauce melt 1/2 of the butter, all the heavy cream and all the cream cheese in a small pot. add the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.

3. simmer for 15 to 20 min on low heat

4. saute mushroom in remainder of butter and add to sauce. (I like to also add shrimp and saute my shrimp and then my mushrooms when shrimp is done. I also add 2 cloves of fresh garlic. Stan and Kim Zumbahlen's Jasper County Shrimp is best)

4. top with fresh Parmesan cheese and garnish with broccoli YUM!

Note: Zumbahlen shrimp is available this weekend turn north off of Hwy 130 between Newton and Dietrich follow the sign

Three-Cheese Garden Pizza

When at the Pampered Chef Party last week we had Garden Pizza. I liked it, but like usual I never follow a recipe. I am always trying to change it. To this I added ranch dressing after the garlic and I also topped with chicken. Wade said it was blog worthy.

RECIPE:
Three-Cheese Garden Pizza
Ingredients:
1
package (10 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1
small onion, sliced into rings
1
medium zucchini, sliced
2
plum tomatoes, sliced
1
cup mushrooms, sliced
2
garlic cloves, pressed
1
cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1
cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4
cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1
teaspoon Pantry Italian Seasoning Mix (A must spice in every kitchen)
Directions:
1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Using lightly floured Baker's Roller™, roll pizza crust into a 14-inch circle on Large Round Stone. Bake crust 7 minutes. Remove from oven; place on Stackable Cooling Rack. (I skipped this step)
2.
Using Ultimate Slice & Grate fitted with v-shaped blade, slice onion, zucchini and tomatoes. Slice mushrooms using Egg Slicer Plus®. (I added chicken)
3.
Using Garlic Press, press garlic over crust; spread evenly. (I added a thin layer of ranch dressing) Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over crust; top evenly with onion, zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes. Grate Parmesan cheese over vegetables using Deluxe Cheese Grater. Sprinkle with seasoning mix. Bake 15-18 minutes or until crust is golden brown; remove from oven. Cut into wedges using Pizza Cutter.

Yield: 8 servings Nutrients per serving: Calories 210, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 1 g

Cook’s Tips: For best results, layer vegetables over the pizza in the order as directed in Step 3. Prebaking the pizza crust will help keep it from getting soggy when topped with vegetables that have a high water content. Sprinkling some of the cheese on the crust before topping the pizza provides a barrier between the crust and the moist toppings. Fresh zucchini is available year-round at most supermarkets. Select small zucchini, which are younger and more tender than the larger ones. Choose zucchini free of blemishes with a vibrant color.

©The Pampered Chef, Ltd. 2008

Persimmons

While done canning, I still have to do something. Melany and I picked up persimmons and made persimmon brownies and then and I made persimmon cookies.

When ground persimmon pulp turns brown. While opening the seeds we found spoons, knives and forks. I guess like everything else this winter will be full of surprises.

Apples

I am done with my apples. And I can say I am done canning. The apples this year were as good as ever. Another big thank you to Jay and Kathy for letting Parker and I pick them.

Fall Festival Fun

Notice Elly giving herself bunny ears (yes we have reached the age)

Newton Eagle Proud

Love those Drums Landon Rauch

I love parades, add food and games and it is a great day. Or at least the time I spent on the Newton square was a good time. I worked the Friday morning bake sale and helped in the Newton Jr Woman's Shake up stand a couple of times. Thanks to all who supported the local stands.

Elly loves the camera and is already noticing a "Man in Uniform" I must admit. Cole Farley wears a uniform well.

Isn't Traci beautiful? I think she is on Kia. Maybe next year Elly will be able to ride Emma.

A parade is not complete in an election year without politics. (The kids know it as... more candy) Lisa I do not know how you knew where to be and when, but I didn't go anywhere that I did not see you. And it is nice to know you are a Eaton Edibles follower :-)

Elly informed me that by next fall festival she wants to be a tumbling cheer girl

And then came the fun

Bull Riding 8 seconds Baby

Hitting and getting away with it

More Canning

I always try to can something new. This year there were a couple of things. However, I am looking forward to eating the pears most. Once again Jay and Kathy let me come down and pick fruit from their tree. I am going to do apples this week, but the pears look delicious and they were good before I canned them. Yum All they need now is a plum tree.

Parker loves salsa, but not the big chunks of tomato and onions. I pureed some today and thickened it w/ tomato paste. I put it in little jars 1/2 pint. It was good. One jar did not seal and yes... I had to sample it.

Another first. Chili base

Food tip: When using a pressure canner add a little vinegar to keep the white film that develops on the jars