Trip to the Bay Area

Dad and his Brothers

This picture was taken 34 years ago at our wedding.

Uncle Lyle, Dad & Uncle Vic

Dad and Uncle Lyle RIP.

Utah Trip

Fresh Peach Muffins

Fresh Peach Muffins:

1 egg

1 c. milk

1/4 c. melted shortening

2/3 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. vanilla

2 c. sifted flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 c. peeled, chopped, fresh peaches

Beat egg. Stir in milk, shortening, sugar, salt, cinnamon, lemon juice and vanilla. Then sift together flour and baking powder. Stir into milk mixture until blended. Do NOT over mix. Fold in peaches. Fill greased or paper lined muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes OR until brown.

Makes 12-14 muffins.

Happy baking!

Lemon Snowflake Cookies

Lemon Snowflake Cookies

I box Lemon Supreme cake mix

( I used Duncan Hines)

2 1/4 Cups Cool Whip

1 egg

Powder Sugar

Mix together first three ingredients. Dough will be gooey. Drop one tablespoon at a time into a bowl of powder sugar. Roll around until each ball is covered with Powder sugar. Place onto a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

Happy Baking!

Sesame Chicken Recipe

Sesame Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons ginger (grated)
1 pound chicken (cut into bite sized pieces)
1 teaspoon peanut oil
4 servings cooked rice
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
green onions to garnish

Directions:
1. Mix the soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, sugar, ginger and chicken in a ziplock bag and marinate in the fridge for about an hour.
2. Heat the oil in a pan.
3. Add the chicken and marinade to the pan and saute until the chicken is cooked and the sauce begins to thicken.
4. Serve on cooked rice and garnish with the sesame seeds and green onion.

Enjoy!

Peach Cobbler

INGREDIENTS

4 cups peeled, sliced peaches

2 cups sugar, divided

• 1/2 cup water
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• Ground cinnamon, optional (however, I highly recommend it!)

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Put the butter in a 3-quart baking dish and place in oven to melt. Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, and milk slowly to prevent clumping. Pour mixture over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon fruit on top, gently pouring in syrup. Sprinkle top with ground cinnamon, if using. Batter will rise to top during baking. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes. To serve, scoop onto a plate and serve with your choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Happy Baking!

Waring Pro Wine Bottle Opener

This is one of my

favorite things.

Waring Pro Professional Wine Opener.

With just one charge this gadget will open 80 bottles.

Not that I will ever open that many but for a party this would come in handy!

Comes with a build in foil cutter too!

Costco~ 24.99

Bed Bath & Beyond ~49.99

Great gift ~Priceless!

One of my favorite things

Contigo

thermos

from Target

$19.99

and worth every penny!

Even in Arizona your water stays

COLD

all day long and

12 hours later

there is even ice still!

The BEST!

BANANA CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST

BANANA CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST

INGREDIENTS:

1 large ripe banana
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 bread slices
1 1/2 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup maple syrup — warmed

DIRECTIONS:

Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until smooth. Transfer to a 9×13″ pan. Place bread in milk mixture and soak until all liquid is absorbed, turning bread occasionally, about 20 minutes. Melt butter in large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add bread and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

If you really want to win your kids over, serve with a dollop of whip cream.

Happy Baking & ENJOY