It's Official!

Ashley will be graduating from Arizona State University on Friday December 18th with a degree in Nonprofit Management. Then on January 7th she is off to Florida for her internship. We are so proud of her for her hard work and willingness to achieve one of her dreams.

Way to go Ashley!

Ashley "LOVES" ASU!

Christmas Idea House 2009

Thank you to all that supported Desert Clubs

Christmas Idea House 2009~

Frog's Eye Salad

Frog's Eye Salad

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained

1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in its own juice, undrained

2 (11-ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

1 large egg, beaten

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 1/3 cups (8 ounces) Acine di Pepe Pasta, uncooked

3 1/2 cups (8 ounces) frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed and divided

3 cups miniature marshmallows

1/2 cup flaked coconut

Maraschino cherries (optional)

1. In medium saucepan, stir together sugar, flour and salt.
2. Drain pineapple, reserving juice to equal 1 cup. With whisk, gradually stir juice and egg into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in lemon juice. Cool mixture to room temperature.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
4. In large bowl, stir together pineapple juice mixture and pasta. Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight.
5. Add crushed pineapple and chunks, oranges, 2 cups whipped topping, marshmallows and coconut; mix gently and thoroughly. Cover; refrigerate until cold.
6. Top with remaining whipped topping; garnish with cherries, if desired.

Makes 12 servings.

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

Ingredients (Makes 6 servings):

• 6 cups of Hot Water
• 1 1/2 cups Hot Cocoa Mix
• 2 teaspoons Non-Dairy Creamer
• 3 Tablespoons crushed Peppermint (I like to crush the candy canes)
• Marshmallows (optional)

Heat water and add mixture. I use milk for a creamy drink.

Happy Holidays!

Thanksgiving 2009

Happy Birthday Maryann