Thanksgiving Gone Wild....

Anonymous

May your stuffing be tasty

May your turkey plump,

May your potatoes and gravy

Have nary a lump.

May your yams be delicious

And your pies take the prize,

And may your Thanksgiving dinner

Stay off your thighs!

I DARE YOU!!!!

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My intentions were to post a Thanksgiving blog to help prepare for the big Turkey day that's just around the corner.  Don't panic!  What some people don't quite understand is that often this Holiday does not just consist of one day and one meal.  It could include days and multiple feast depending on your family plans.  Are your parents coming for a week?  Are all thirteen of the grandchildren attending?  Is your aunt lazy?  So with that line of thinking I decided that this blog would gravitate toward the other meals.  So take a look..

Edible Salad Tossers and a Bowl 

I thought I had seen it all.  But take a look at this.   

http://www.dessinemoiunobjet.com/ustensiles-comestibles-resultats/

Here is the bad news.  The instructions are in French.  I have included the the link to this ever so clever baker. So all of you well-rounded individuals who speak other languages, GO for it.  That would not be me.  IF THIS DOESN'T STRIKE UP A CONVERSATION,  NOTHING WILL!  IF THIS DOESN'T IMPRESS YOUR MOTHER IN LAW.   NOTHING WILL!  

This recipe isn't exactly a Thanksgiving themed dish, however I thought it would be a good choice for a non-traditional option . If you have family and/or guest for several days this might be a easy and delicious choice for one of the other meals. 

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Ingredients:
1 pound ground chuck
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (8-ounce) package sharp Cheddar, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 (3-ounce) can French fried onions


Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck and next 8 ingredients, mixing well.
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and mustard. Stir 1/4 cup ketchup mixture into meat mixture, reserving remaining ketchup mixture.
Press meat mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, or shape into a loaf and place on a rack in a broiler pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf. Bake 40 minutes. Top with French fried onions; bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink.
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Servings: 1 (9x5 inch) loaf
Show: Paula's Home Cooking/May/June 2006 issue

CAJUN CORN MAQUE CHOUX

"I love this stuff" 

Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups frozen shoepeg corn, thawed
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 pound andouille sausage, cooked and diced
1/4 cup chopped green onion tops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation
Sauté onion and bell pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 8 minutes or until tender. Add corn, tomato, and sausage; cook, stirring often, 15 minutes. Stir in green onions, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes.

This is truly delicious.  This is a repeat from a previous blog but we like it so much I decided to share it again.  I have made it several times and have had several of my blog followers try it out.  Thumbs Up!  It doesn't have to be the sourdough loaf.   I actually used a jalapeno loaf that I found at the Fresh Market.  It worked perfect.  So easy!.

You may want to double this recipe. It went fast!

Insanely Amazing Jalapeno Cheese Dip
Take this delicious, 5-minute prep, jalapeno cheese dip to BBQs, cookouts, parties, or any other occasion. This dish will make you the most popular person there! Serve with bread, crackers, or chips.
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 round loaf sourdough bread

DIRECTIONS

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Combine jalapeno peppers, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and green chilies in a bowl. Cut the top off of the sourdough bread and hollow out the center to create a bowl. Fill the bread bowl with the jalapeno mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

And a drum roll please............

Your going to have to get creative with this one.

But we can do it! And we can keep it simple.

It appears to be a regular sized cupcake and small muffin size for the face. 

If you have your own cupcake recipe go for it, if not I would just use a store bought cake mix and icing. Obviously you would want to use chocolate for the icing. 

The chocolate sprinkles are available at most groceries, Target and even Michaels.

Now for the creative part.  The sky is the limit.  The paper products can be found at Michaels and many other party and paper stores.  I think you could just use a regular cupcake liner.  The cupcake wrap may be hard to find this late in the game.  You can order them all day long on line but it's getting a little late.  I would probably just eliminate the Save the Turkey inserts or substitute them with a name on your guest list. But that's just me.  I happen to love Turkey.  Are you wondering what those eyes are made of?  Baby marshmellows.  Easy enough!  How about a candy corn for the nose?  Get creative!

I know you have left over Pumpkins.  Use them!  If your on a budget then downsize on the flowers.  This is a lot of flowers.  Add your own greeenery from your yard.

WOW FACTOR!

Christmas Ideas- Blog #5

Holiday Decorating Idea of the Day:

Another work in progress! I call this my whimsical decor.  I just got started on it and it still has a long way to go.  I will be adding some Polka Dot Ribbon and some little twinkle lights.  And whatever else I find along the way.  The adorable Christmas Trees were given to me by my cousin Susan Shuey.   I believe they came from

The Boutique de Noel in Shreveport which by the way is coming up real soon.

A Williamsburg Christmas

Thursday, November 19th – Saturday, November 21st

Bossier Civic Center

THE PINK MONOGRAM
I've posted a few items but this is another one of those stores that you just have to settle in and stay a while.  So wait until your in the mood because you really could get some Christmas Shopping done.
GET READY FOR SOME CUTENESS IN THIS LITTLE BOUTIQUE
http://www.thepinkmonogram.com/


Monogrammed Shoes

Any and every color!

CAR MATS

NEEDLE POINT SHOES

MY FAVS ARE THE FROGS AND FLUER DE LIS

Godiva Chewy Turtle Tarts

Ok, I know this recipe looks a bit time consuming but if you have ever had any sort of dessert with Godiva Chocolate you know that it is well worth the time.  There are easier recipes so I have provided you this link for you to see for yourself.

http://www.godiva.com/recipes/recipe_zoom.aspx?id=517

Yield: 6 servings

Difficulty: **Intermediate
Preparation: 2 hours and 15 minutes plus cooking, baking and cooling times
Special Equipment: Six 3 1/2-inch nonstick tartlet pans; 3 3/4-inch round cutter

11 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons ground pecans (ground in food processor)
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour


Caramel Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 cup heavy cream
Chocolate Ganache:
2 bars (1.5 ounces each) Godiva Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
6 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
Candied Pecans:
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup pecans

Make tart shells:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar in bowl until light, using electric mixer at high speed. Beat in ground pecans, then egg, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Add flour at low speed, mixing just until combined. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick. Using 3 3/4-inch round cutter, cut out 6 circles from dough. Place one dough circle in each tart pan and gently press dough onto bottom and up sides of pan. Using paring knife, trim off excess dough. Cover with round of wax or parchment paper and fill with rice or beans to weigh down dough while baking. Arrange tart pans on baking sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove shells from pans and cool completely.
Make caramel filling:
Place 1 tablespoon butter and granulated sugar in heavy-bottomed saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is light brown and fragrant. Add remaining ingredients (including remaining butter) and mix well. Bring to boil and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately divide mixture among tart shells. Let cool completely.
Make chocolate ganache:
Place chocolate in medium bowl. Pour heavy cream into heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Pour cream over chocolate and mix until smooth. Stir in butter until smooth. Let cool for about 5 minutes.Pour ganache over caramel filling in each tart shell, dividing it evenly.
Make candied pecans:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place corn syrup in small microwavable container and microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 30 to 45 seconds or until very warm. Place pecans in small bowl. Pour warm corn syrup over pecans and toss until fully coated. Arrange pecans on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Cool and set aside until ready to use.
Garnish edge of each tart with candied pecans. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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SKECHERS-THE NEW TREND IN FITNESS

Now these are around $100.00 bucks but there is another brand that cost about $250.00.  I could not make myself do it.   COMFY!!!!

FREE SHIPPING COMING AND GOING

PLOW AND HEARTH

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Softie Wrap $39.95

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Wrap Yourself In Cozy, Quilted Softness and it can be monogramed and gift wrapped,

You won't believe how cozy our Softie Wrap is until you try it on! Step into the quilted cotton blanket and zip it up, then pull the "cape" over your shoulders and zip it up for adjustable warmth that stays put! Use it as a couch throw, too. Machine-washable 100% cotton micro-twill exterior is lined with micro-plush. 100% polyester fill. Two-way zipper. Imported.
Available Colors
Brick
Chocolate
Navy
Size 6" x 68" when open

Banjees™ Reversible Wrist Wallet-$14.95
I have been looking for something like this when I run or bike.
This is perfect!

http://www.plowhearth.com/product.asp?section_id=0&department=0&search_type=normal&search_value=banjee&cur_index=&pcode=8090

Perfect for exercise or travel
When you don't want the hassle of a purse or wallet, the Banjees reversible wrist wallet is the perfect way to carry your money, ID, or house key. An in-seam zipper keeps your valuables secure, especially handy when you're traveling. It will hold a digital music player and a credit when you step out for an evening stroll or take a trip to the gym. One side features a bright, vibrant print, while the other side has a more subdued solid color, so you can match your mood or your attire.
Convenient protection for your valuables when you're on-the- go
Zippered pocket to secure items
Reversible from print to solid
95% polyester, 5% spandex
Measures 4" x 3.5" x .25"
Available Colors
Black Orbital
Black Zebra
Brown Paisley
Pink Flower
Hot Pink Paisley
Turquoise Wave

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA FOR KIDS
My brother and I use to have one of these when we were growing up.  My mom would send us to the garage with all our supplies and we would feed the entire neighborhood. Brings back fond memories of our growing up. 
Cotton Candy Maker

List Price: $49.99
http://www.amazon.com/Nostalgia-CCM505-Cotton-Candy-Maker/dp/B0000AR7OR

Well that's it for the day. Another full week-end of some good Football. Thanks to all of you who sent well wishes for my surgery. Hard to believe that I was just having surgery 24 hours ago. GUESSING YOU WILL RUN ACROSS A FEW TYPOS AND MISTAKES. THE HAPPY PILLS HAVE GOT ME A LITTLE FUZZY.

Remember your "TO DO LIST" Have a great week-end.

Christmas Blog #4

Okay my friends here is Holiday Blog #4.
 Letting you know that I am going to be missing in action for a little while. I know you have probably been wondering why on Earth I started blogging and decorating so soon  for Christmas.
 I do not ever decorate until the week-end after Thanksgiving but as luck has it I will be undergoing surgery on Thursday Morning.  Nothing serious!  Will be having my appendix, ovaries and some possible scar tissue removed.  Just getting old folks  What you gonna do? 
Now, knowing myself like I do, I suspect I'll be blogging just as soon as I return home from the hospital only I'm guesssing it's probably not going to make much sense if you know what I mean .  So bear with me.  I'd rather blog with typos and politcally incorrect nonsense than not blog at all.   Please feel free to send me any neat ideas or interesting recipes you may run across.  I'll add them to my blog while I am recouping. There is an area at the end of each blog to make comments.  Just follow the decorations.   You peeps have a really good week and we will hook back up in a few days.  Remember "THE TO DO LIST" Don't let me down.  "GET ER DONE"

TIPS:  Rumor has it HOBBY LOBBY is over flowing with Holiday merchandise and Michael's has some great coupons on the loose.  Take advantage.


HOLIDAY RECIPE FOR THE DAY:

If you love peanut butter and jelly you will love these. I made a batch of them for an impromptu Football party to watch our Saints yesterday.  WOW!  We are some proud folks around here.  Anyway.  here you go.  My taste testers who like P and J gave them a big thumbs up but let me just tell you those same taste testers had just about emptied out an ice chest. AND NO THEY WERE  NOT DRINKING MILK.


P and  J CUPCAKES   (SERIOUSLY?)

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 cup whole milk
Grape jelly

Peanut Butter Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ stick unsalted butter, room temperature
4 tablespoons whipping cream
1 white chocolate bar, shaved into curls using a vegetable peeler

Cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 350º. Line muffin tin with 18 paper or foil muffin cups. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. In a different bowl, beat together peanut butter, butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until blended, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and alternately add the flour mixture and milk, half at a time, mixing well after each addition.


Fill each of the lined muffin cups about two-thirds full and bake for 20 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean. Turn cupcakes out on to rack and cool. Cut a 1½-inch-wide by 1-inch-deep hole in the center of each cupcake, reserving cutouts. Spoon grape jelly into each cupcake. Remove the bottom half of the cutouts and insert the tops back into the cupcakes.
Frosting:
Beat sugar, peanut butter and butter in medium bowl until smooth. Add whipping cream 1 tablespoon at a time and beat until incorporated. Spread frosting on cupcakes and sprinkle with white chocolate shavings.
Makes 18

This is what it looks like after you put the jelly inside.

HOLIDAY DECORATING IDEA FOR THE DAY:

I decided to show you a little work in progress in my formal living room.  I really enjoy the cuteness of Christmas but I find myself wanting something "Christmas Pretty" as I call it.  Our home includes a formal living room that I decorated in all cream colors.  Of course no one ever goes in there but never the less it is there. 

What a perfect palette for my "Pretty Mood".  I'm just getting started but take a look anyway.  Trying to find the perfect ribbon to polish it off.

As I'm sure you will notice there are no little lights on my mantel.  Why?

What the heck happens to Christmas lights once you put them in storage?  I mean they just sit there for one year doing nothing and then they just stop working.  I really think the manufacturers put some kind of timer inside of them.  The first string I took out and plugged in were dead.  Not off to a very good start.  My favorite little pearl lights bit the dust. On a mad search to replace them. So if anyone runs into some thing of the sorts let me know. 

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Holiday Gift Ideas For Women and Men of all ages.

Gotta love Old Navy  

I REALLY DO WANT ABOUT 10 JACKETS AT OLD NAVY AND AT THE PRICE THEY ARE OFFERING THEM FOR YOU CAN JUST ABOUT HAVE ONE OF EACH.

I KNOW THERE NOT FINE WOOL BUT WHO CARES-WHERE IT A COUPLE SEASONS AND TOSS IT.  CHECK OUT THE SHIPPING COST-PRETTY CHEAP MY FRIENDS.  

http://www.oldnavy.com/

Just go to the above link and look for the outerwear link.

              

           

My Grid

This is pretty neat.  We just keep on getting more lazy.  Now we can't even plug things in to charge.  Seriously?Duracell myGrid removes the daily hassle of charging your mobile devices. No more finding the right cord. No more clutter of multiple cords. It's charging made simple. Get it now from drugstore for $76.79 (you save 10%). Duracell myGrid Cell Phone Starter Kit»

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And last but not least-A really fun web site with some neat ideas.  Check it out!

www.cb2.com


See you soon.  Don't forget to vote in the upper right hand corner.  Thanks

SHOPPING 101-MO'S HOLIDAY BLOG #3

HOLIDAY DECORATION FOR THE DAY:

They just don't miss a beat when it comes to sports merchandise.  Not an LSU fan?  Then get off my Blog Site.  Just kidding. This web site contains almost  every school you could possible be pulling  for.  Now, wouldn't this just look dandy on a Motorcoach's door for tailgating.  

$40.95.

 I myself  would have to spruce this up a little with a color cordinated bow.  Wish I could just purchase the Snowmen.  Guess I better be politcally correct and say Snowman and Snowwomen.  WHATEVER!  Dang I wish I could KNIT.

http://bigflysports.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-22-Snowman-Christmas/M/B000KBEMEE.htm?traffic_src=FIND&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=FIND&affId=the005-20



HOLIDAY RECIPE FOR THE DAY:

Puff Pastry Meatball Marinara Bites
from one of my many blogs I follow Serious Eats-you can link to it on my blog list on the right.  Great Recipes!

1 package Pepperidge Farm Mini Puff Pastry Shells
1 can or jar Garlic Marinara Sauce
Block Mozzarella cheese
Meatballs (frozen, precooked. Either store bought or homemade – you’ll need 1 meatball for every two bites)
Bake puff pastry shells according to package directions. Cook meatballs until heated through. Carefully remove tops of each mini puff pastry shell. Spoon in 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of marinara sauce. Gently stuff 1/2 of a meatball into each shell. Top with a small slice of mozzarella cheese. Return to oven for just a few minutes, until cheese is melted.
I’ve enjoyed bring you my recipe and experience with mini puff pastry shells in this post, sponsored by Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. 

By the looks of my closet you would think that I live in Alaska.  I love coats, scarfs, wraps etc.  Never understood why I live in the South as I enjoy summer for all of about 2 weeks, then I'm done.  I found this site and sure enough I could have sunk a GRAND pretty quick. Two items that caught my attention were the adorable winter accessories.  PRETTY CUTE AND VERY ORIGINAL!

Suri Cape
in Grown-ups
suri alpaca / merino wool / bamboo
made in brooklyn
hand wash gently in cold water, dry flat
$130











I LOVE THIS!. OH, HOW WISH I HAD THIS FOR THE "SNOW DAY" THAT I NEVER SEEM TO STOP TALKING ABOUT.  SEVERAL COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM..  IF I WOULD JUST GET OFF THIS COMPUTER FOR FIVE MINUTES I MIGHT COULD KNIT ONE.

Neck warmer

in Grown-ups
50% alpaca / 50% wool
made in brooklyn
hand wash gently in cold water, dry flat
$112


Pip Squeak Chapeau
http://pip-squeakchapeau.com/

You know I'm to tight to spend that kind of money.  Here is my version.  Remember these?  Yea. DICKIES.  Where that name came from I'll never know.  And yes I do wear them.  Go ahead and Laugh, but I bet I look skinnier then you when you choose a turtle neck versus one of these little numbers when layering.  Unless someone is looking under your shirt, HOW WOULD THEY KNOW? NO BULK

$6.99-Now were talking

Every Color

Big Dickies, Little Dickies

Oh For Pete's Sake. Can we please rename this?

http://www.thefind.com/apparel/browse-dickie-turtleneck

Gift Certificate Idea for the Day:   http://www.target.com/
"Look at the cute little Gingerbread Men"  You know you can't go wrong with that.  I bet your going to TARGET today.  While your checking out at the register just swing around and grab one on the cute designs.  Go home, wrap it and tape a label on the back saying what it is and how much.  Start your stack of gifts and when it gets closer to Christmas you can assign it to someone of your list.  If you find something else for that special person you can just turn around and use it for some groceries or something.   THE BOTTOM LINE IS that you already HAVE IT and you can scratch something from your "To Do List. 

This is a PERFECT GIFT- I MUST SAY SO MYSELF

YOU MIGHT AS WELL GO AHEAD AND GET ahead of the game IF YOU HAVE KIDS IN THE BATON ROUGE/LSU VICINITY.  THEY are GOING TO ASK FOR ask for a ticket. No questions asked.  SO YOU MIGHT AS WELL TAKE ADVANTAGE for a what I consider a pretty original gift.  And yes it will sell out fast.
Country music Superfest announced for 2010 in Baton Rouge
Taylor Swift is coming to the Bayou Country Superfest in 2010 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, La.BATON ROUGE, La. -- Twang will replace touchdowns at LSU’s Tiger Stadium next Memorial Day weekend.
Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn and Keith Urban are slated to headline the inaugural Bayou Country Superfest on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge on May 29-30, 2010.
Swift and Urban join Kellie Pickler, David Nail and Gloriana at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, May 29. Chesney and Brooks & Dunn top a bill on Sunday, May 30 that also includes Jason Aldean, Jake Owen and Justin Moore.
Reserved-seat tickets go on sale Nov. 5 through Ticketmaster outlets. Prices start at $40 per day plus service charges; two-day passes are also available.
http://www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com/tickets/

A CHILD'S DREAM

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$129.00

I want this little fellow.  You can order him from 

www.frontgate

or how about this for all the dog lovers in the world

Personalized Dog Bone Ornament with tag.

$19.95

http://www.frontgate.com/shopping/product/zoom/altviewmain.jsp?iProductID=17772&familyImg=33722B-3&picindex=1


OUTRAGEOUS HOLIDAY GIFT:

 SERIOUSLY?   THIS HAS MY NAME ALL OVER IT!  I just know one of my rich friends is going to buy this for me.  Can you just see this going down one of your local streets.  I told you Cupcakes make me Happy!

YOU GUESSED IT! Straight from NeimanMarcus Online

http://search.aol.com/aol/search?query=NEIMAN+MARCUS+CUPCAKE&s_it=keyword_rollover

Put on your matching hat, slip under the muffin top of your Cupcake Car, and let the world figure itself out for awhile. Get (or give) the sheer, joyful chaos of a gift that is mind-blowing, triple-dog-dare, double-infinity forever cool. Make the kids or grandkids literally squeal with joy. Bring it to work and buzz the breakroom. Crash parades! Putter about the ‘hood. Ever had a crowd of kids chasing after you just for the crazy gleeful heck of it? (No worries, the top speed is a comfy-safe 7 mph.) What’s it made of? A 24-volt electric motor, a heavy-duty battery, sheet metal, wire, fabric, wood…and mad genius. Launched at Burning ManSM as a cooperative art car project, the Cupcake Car sprang from the fevered mind of Bay Area artist Lisa Pongrace and her less-rules-more-laughs posse of artists and techno geeks. Yours will be tricked out with your favorite topping, so start thinking flavors. 
Price $25,000.00
CBF10_NMO4428

Alright folks. that's all I got for the day.  Go Tigers, Captain Shreve Gators and THE SAINTS.  ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?  Tell yourself, "I can't pop a cold one and relax until I get at least one thing off my "To Do List"  
AS LARRY THE CABLE GUY SAYS, "Just get er Done"

TIS THE SEASON Blog #2 Holiday Ideas

DECORATING IDEAS FOR THE DAY:

Oh how I love these: 

Tree Napkins
  

20 Pack

These retro holiday napkins say "The tree won't be the only thing getting lit this Christmas". Spice up your holiday get together by using a collection of hilarious Anne Taintor napkins - guaranteed to break the ice!
Paper beverage napkins measure 5" x 5" (folded).
Pack of 20 3-ply napkins.
Item 449138
Price $6.95



HOLIDAY RECIPE OF THE DAY

I will be the first to tell you that Cranberry would be my least favorite on the menu but even I would enjoy this.  This puts a whole new twist on the "must have" staple at the table.

I ran across this on the Food Network (you know my favorite Magazine). Looks pretty tasty and makes a pretty decoration. 

CRANBERRY

Ingredients
1 small navel orange
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1 Bartlett pear, cored and cut into large chunks
1/2 cup light brown sugar
Pinch kosher salt
3 tablespoons pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
Directions
Wash and dry the orange. Cut the orange into small wedges, including the peel, and put in a food processor. Add the cranberries, pear, sugar, and salt. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. Just before serving, stir in the pecans.

Shopping List:
1 small navel orange
1 bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1 Bartlett pear
1 bag brown sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1 bag chopped pecans

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE TEENAGER:

Lap Desk and they come in many colors including camaflouge for the hunters in your life.
And a beer holder at that!   Just kidding!  I know it's for a soft drink. Sure!
Just click on this link. $28.00

                                                                        http://www.charmingcards.com/category/lap-desks/c206

Look at these adorable boots. Picture a pair of blue jeans tucked into these awesome little toe warmers...  Yes, I'm aware of our lack of cold weather but I sure wish I had a pair of these last year on "SNOW DAY"

Hi-Tec-V-Lite Snowflake Chukka 200i

     $114.00

While your browsing through zappos take a look at the UGGS for women. Every color you can imagine!

www.zappo.com

FREE SHIPPING COMING AND GOING! YIPEE!!!!!!

NO THERE NOT CHEAP BUT THERE UGGS $184.00

A Blanket made out of 42 of your Favorite T-Shirts

What a Clever idea? or whatever theme you would like.

How about all those t-shirt from 5ks you've run or from your favorite traveled places.

I saw this on Etsy and I liked it so much I wanted to share it with you. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=mt&listing_id=21237676

Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade.


CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN:

BECAUSE GOOD FOOD DESERVES OPTIONS....  Grill Charms™ offer an entirely new concept in outdoor entertaining. Grill Charms™ are dime-sized solid stainless steel charms that are placed in food BEFORE grilling. The serrated stem holds the charm securely while flipping, moving and grilling food like you normally do. Grill Charm™ your food PRIOR to cooking to distinguish spices and flavors, steak temperatures, or to avoid health or allergy issues. When dinner comes off the grill, everyone knows which one is theirs. They are not only the hottest grilling accessory of the season, but with four fantastic collections to choose from Grill Charms™ make the perfect gift for any occasion! 

http://www.grillcharms.com/

Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving

Featured on Bonnie Hunt

Just ordered this for my Dad for Christmas

www.amazon.com

$15.47

Amazon.com is so great!  If you buy $25.00 you get free shipping.

That's a pretty good deal.  

In 1954, in the cookhouse of a logging and sawmill settlement in northern New Hampshire, an anxious twelve-year-old boy mistakes the local constable’s girlfriend for a bear. Both the twelve-year-old and his father become fugitives, forced to run from Coos County–to Boston, to southern Vermont, to Toronto–pursued by the implacable constable. Their lone protector is a fiercely libertarian logger, once a river driver, who befriends them.


CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WOMEN

THE FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE.

Need I say more.  One of my most Favorite Magazines.

https://subscribe.hearstmags.com/subscribe/splits/foodnetmag/fnm_csb

This is really a great gift.  Just looking at the pictures will entertain you.

The Outrageous....
I INSIST THAT YOU GO TO THIS WEBSITE-IT IS UNBELIEVABLE=MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF TIME!!!!!!!!!!  I would love to get into the brain of some of these inventors.
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp

http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2361

USB MINI FRIDGE
Beverage chiller
The USB Mini Fridge is the coolest way to keep your drink cold while you're at your computer. And it looks cool on any desk!
The next must-have computer accessory is here. With the USB Mini Fridge at your side, you can keep your beverage chilled and stay at your computer longer. Just seconds after plugging the USB Mini Fridge into your computer's USB port (no additional power needed), the cold plate chills to 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the perfect temperature for keeping your beverage chilled.
Our USB Mini Fridge works on any device with a USB port (PC, MAC, Xbox 360, Play Station, and even cable boxes! )
Keep your soda cool at work, and your beer cold at home!
Measures 7.5" tall x 3.5" wide x 3.5" deep
$34.99


Gift Certificate of the Day:  Chili's (can't go wrong)
https://giftcard.brinker.com/chilis/giftcert.asp

Ok, Hopefully we are off to a good start.  Don't forget to go to the older Christmas blogs to refresh you memory for Holiday ideas.  Stay tuned.

Coming up soon....Thanksgiving Tips.