Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts

Friday, August 29, 2014

Italian Salsa Verde

America's Test Kitchen Cooking School       Classic Sauces

Salsa Verde

  • Ingredients

  • 1 Slice white sandwich bread *
  • ½ Cup extra-virgin olive oil * *
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 Cups lightly packed fresh Italian parsley leaves * * *
  • 2 anchovy fillets * * * *
  • 2 Tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 Small garlic clove
  • ⅛ Teaspoon table salt

Tools

  • Toaster
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Food processor
  • Rubber spatula
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • 1. Juice 1 lemon to obtain 2 tablespoons.
  • 2. Wash and dry 2 cups parsley.
  • 3. Drain 2 tablespoons capers to remove all liquid.
  • 4. Peel and mince 1 small garlic clove. You should have ½ teaspoon.

Prepare Bread

  • 5. Toast 1 slice white sandwich bread in toaster at low setting until surface is dry but not browned, about 15 seconds.
  • 6. Remove crust.
  • 7. Cut bread into rough 1/2-inch pieces. You should have about 1/2 cup.

Make Sauce

  • 8. Process bread pieces, ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon juice in food processor until smooth, about 10 seconds.
  • 9. Add parsley, 2 anchovy fillets, capers, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  • 10. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped (mixture should not be smooth), about five 1-second pulses.
  • 11. Scrape down bowl with rubber spatula after 3 pulses.
  • 12. Transfer mixture to small bowl and serve.
Total Time: 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Active Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yield: Generous 3/4 cup
Make Ahead: 2 days in refrigerator
Difficulty: Easy
 


Friday, November 8, 2013

GREAT Calendars - 2014

Wow, I want each of these calendars from amazing publishers/authors/artists!!  From Joni Eareckson Tada, Nancy Leigh DeMoss' ministry, Revive Our Hearts, 
Joni's art of the Everglades on this calendar!

http://www.joniandfriends.org/store/product/jonis-2014-planner/

https://www.reviveourhearts.com/store/product/2014-roh-calendar-wonder-his-name/


Old standbys: Susan Branch and Marjolein Bastin


http://www.amazon.com/2014-Susan-Branch-Wall-Calendar/dp/1579000533/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383929494&sr=1-3&keywords=susan+branch 


Books for Elementary Level

Give me your recommendations for Great Books for Elementary/Grammar level kids, and up!  I value resources that teach respect, history, thoughtfulness, virtue, wisdom, and the Bible. 

Also, check out my post of resources for Toddler age and up.  Many of those are great for this age to (and actually, I thoroughly enjoy and learn from them at 23 years old!)

1.  Children's Books by Sinclair Ferguson








Thursday, November 7, 2013

Media For Very Young Children

Give me your recommendations for Media For Very Young Children, ages 1 and up.  Here are some from Ligonier, Joni Tada, Vision Forum, and more!

(tag: for Preschool/ Toddler)


http://www.ligonier.org/store/the-donkey-who-carried-a-king-book-audiobook/
These are some neat parenting/teaching resources I looked at which I would use and give to anyone!  They winsomeley
http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Friends-Shop-Periwinkle-Lane/dp/1581342160/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383880326&sr=8-1&keywords=forever+friends+tada

http://www.ligonier.org/store/the-lightlings-book-dvd/

http://www.amazon.com/Hide-Em-Your-Heart-Vol/dp/B000THGTPE/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_5_dp

http://www.visionforum.com/browse/product/little-years-picture-book-collection/default.aspx
http://www.amazon.com/The-Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383881626&sr=8-1&keywords=jesus+story+book


http://www.ligonier.org/store/the-priest-with-dirty-clothes-book-audiobook/
http://www.ligonier.org/store/the-princes-poison-cup-book-dvd/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019GN4O8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=passionhomema-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0019GN4O8




http://judyrogers.com/catalog.php?item=3&catid=CDs&ret=judyrogers.com%2Fcatalog.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category%3DCDs
I would also highly recommend the resources of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview (shameless plug for my husband's ministry! ;),  Lamplighter Publishing, Vision Forum, Focus on the Family, and  Doorposts.


Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

An Organized Yuletide!

Christmas is on my mind all year long... but especially in the summer months, as I'm thinking of gifts to make and buy. 

Here are some tips I've run into online:










Organizing Photos and Keepsakes


Notes from harvardhomemaker.com:


Portraits: Have a Set "Schedule" for Each Child



Create a Wedding Album with One Page for Each Wedding You Attend

Create a Christmas Album: A Perfect Gift for Newlyweds or New Parents, too!

Keep Birth Announcements You Receive in an Album or Folder

Instead of filling one DVD with anything and everything and then moving to the next DVD, I have about 15 DVD's going.  Each child has her own Birthday DVD--she also has her own Special Events DVD (sports, school programs, etc.).  As a family, we have separate DVD's for all the holidays--Christmas, Halloween, Easter... and then we have a DVD for "piano recitals" or anything the kids do together.  This works to keep the footage separate.

Here's an example:  on one daughter's birthday, I will film a short "interview" with her (I would rather hear what she has to say at age 3 than see her blowing out candles), and I only allow myself 5 minutes at the most.  (Down the road, watching 20 minutes will get boring; 5 minutes or less is perfect to give you a glimpse of that moment in time!)  After the interview, we say, "See you next year!" and I stop taping and put that DVD away until the following year.

Portraits: Have a Set "Schedule" for Each Child

Collect Family Recipes and Photos and Make a Family Cookbook Online: Everyone Can Order a Copy!

Only Print Individual Photos for Framing

















Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Gift: Photo Book Marks

I ended up using a single piece of packing tape (cut small and thin) to hold the two images together.  When I tried to reinforce it with another piece of tape on the reverse side, it wouldn't fold naturally.  

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The BEST Gift Idea of the Day

http://www.themotherhuddle.com/diy-accordion-photo-album-in-pocket-watch-shell/   

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Hottest Holiday Deals

Go Here:   http://www.spendwithpennies.com/category/holiday-deals/


http://www.soap.com/familyhood - 1st time shoppers get % off with codes

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Free Apron Patterns

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http://www.sewinginnomansland.com/pattern/
Also, a great site well organized: http://tipnut.com/free-apron-patterns-tutorials/
And another:
http://time-warp-wife.blogspot.ca/2011/12/191-free-apron-patterns-and-titus-2sday.html
kitchy patternless apron on model
http://www.sewinginnomansland.com/pattern/
Apron

How to Make an Apron from a Men's Shirt

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Custom Order: Krista Apron
"incredibly easy! I bought the material, created the pattern, and made the apron all in one afternoon. The only tricky part for me was attaching the seam binding around all of the curves."  Add more buttons for growing kids.


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