Pistachio Cake.....It's Green and Delicious!

I've been into the watercolors once again! Made a watercolor pistachio cake and while I was at it baked one, too. Some of the rug hooking gals are coming over tomorrow for a day of pulling loops so we can enjoy some cake for dessert!

Feel free to right click and print the recipe.

Someone asked about the rugs in the post below. All of the designs are by Sally Kallin of Pine Island Primitives. She sells the patterns on her website.

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy St. Patricks Day.

Happy Trails......Ginger

Just Desserts!

A quick and easy dessert just for you!

Layer a brownie on the bottom of a bowl or fancy dish.
Next add chocolate pudding or pudding flavor of your choice.
Layer brownie on top of pudding.
Layer pudding again.
Top with cool whip.
Add pecan pieces and mini chocolate chips.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Enjoy~

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Microwave Coconut Cream Pie

Now this is one quick and easy homemade coconut pie and it really tastes GOOD!
I'll give you the recipe below....



Got a few more loops pulled this afternoon on this delightful rug! If you would like a pattern you might check with Cathy over at the Orange Sink if she has any available. I hope to have the hooking finished by tomorrow....then I'm going to set down and get it bound!

Okay....here is the pie recipe!

Microwave Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients
*3 cups of milk
*6 large eggs- room temperature- separated
*1 cup white sugar
*1/2 cup all-purpose flour
*1/4 tsp salt
*1/2 stick butter
*1 small (3 1/2 ounce) can sweetened flaked coconut
*1 tablespoon vanilla extract
*10-inch baked pie crust

Directions
1.In a very large microwave safe bowl combine the sugar, flour, and salt, stir to combine.
2.Separate the egg yolks from the whites, keep the whites for your meringue.
3.Beat the egg yolks with a whisk and slowly mix in the milk.
4.Gradually stir the milk and egg mixture into the sugar and flour mixture.
5.Microwave on high whisking often. AS mixture begins to thicken whisk hard and often.
6.When mixture is very thick remove from the microwave and add butter, vanilla, and coconut. Stir well to combine.
7.Turn mixture into backed pie crust, cover with meringue and bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is golden.

Meringue
6 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar

Beat eggs whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar until they hold soft peaks. Then gradually add sugar a little at a time beating well after each addition until all sugar has been added. Beat until sugar is dissolved. Top pie and bake.


Now that the pie has cooled down....think I'll go cut a piece!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Goofy Cake Recipe

Goofy Cake
1/2 c. margarine, melted
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 box yellow cake mix (not the kind with pudding added)
3 eggs
1/2 c. chopped pecans


Combine margarine, cake mix and 1 egg. Stir together until dry ingredients are moist.

Pat mixture into bottom of a well greased 15x10 jellyroll pan.

Beat remaining 2 eggs lightly, then beat in cream cheese and powdered sugar. Stir in coconut and nuts. Pour this mixture in the pan over the crust, spreading evenly. Bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into bars.


I sent most of them to work but did refrigerate a few. Sloan even liked them and they were even better cold! I also saw a recipe for chocolate ones may have to try that next! Be sure and have someone to share them with they are pretty rich and it makes a lot!!!!

Happy Trails....Ginger

When Mom Gives You Zucchini.....

Well get busy and make some zucchini bread. Here is the recipe I used and it turned out excellent....I will be making more. Even going to try some with splenda for the diabetics in the family!





Saturday morning Sandra and Pati came for the day to do some crafting, eating and visiting. We got out the hula hoops and did a little excercise.





Sandra brought a rug to work on.



Pati worked on some garden art.



Later on in the day I took some old cookie sheets that I found at the thrift store and gave them a prep of primer.










Got all of those finished last night and a few other projects.

This evening I've been pulling a few loops on the farm rug. Looking forward to having this one done and ready to start a few halloween rugs. I'm so ready for fall temperatures but no relief in sight. I'm sure water rationing is right around the corner as the water pressure is so low. We are definetely praying for rain.




I need to have a giveaway soon.....It's been way too long! Maybe I'll come up with something by next week.

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Oh What Could It Be?

Started a new rug this evening....Bet your wondering what it is! There is a story behind it and it relates to my Great~Grandma. I'll share the story in a few days.



I sat out on the porch late this evening and enjoyed the hummers! They have such personality. Sometimes they get a bit hyper if I put too much sugar in the feeders.



I got this feeder in Texas over the weekend. It is handpainted and the proceeds went to help the homeless. I bought two of them they were so unique.



Mr. Cardinal would really like it if I would go on in he would like a evening snack before going back to his nest for the night.




I see the moon and the moon sees me, God Bless the Moon, God Bless Me! Got a good shot of the moon this evening.



I made pico again this evening to go with a sandwich. I LOVE pico and it's healthy for you so here is the recipe!

Diced roma tomato's
Diced onion
Diced jalepeno pepper (remove the seeds if you don't want it too hot)
Diced cilantro leaves and stems
Stir it all up
Add the juice from a fresh lime or two

Enjoy!

Well Sloan and I played in the pool twice today. He is getting quite brave with trying to swim although I have a life vest swimsuit on him. He has always loved the water so I'm double locking doors to be on the safe side. Never can be too cautious with curious kids! Hope your staying cool and hey get out there and have some fun!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

While I'm waiting on the first snowfall...

I'll just keep making Smoothies!



I'm not a fan of drinking milk...matter of fact don't even like to drink milk but add it to a smoothie and I can't even taste it. Seems like Danny and I are pretty much hooked on these treats and hey it's low fat, low calorie, and DELICIOUS!



I've just been mixing up a few simple ingredients.
This one was made using 1/2 banana, 1 serving of strawberry yogurt, 1/2 cup low fat milk, 1 cup of frozen mango's and a few ice cubes. Blend it all together and enjoy!

We have used all kinds of fruit and I also like using the Lime Yogurt adds a little extra punch to the smoothie!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Easy Homemade Peanut Clusters...Yum!

Thought I would share a very easy recipe for peanut clusters that we have been making forever. Danny's grandmother made these long ago and when I first tried them I loved them and are they ever easy to make. You just got to hide them or give a lot of them away once their made or you'll keep going back for more!



Here's what you need:
Almond Bark in either the white or chocolate.
Red Skin Spanish Peanuts
Microwavable Bowl
Spoon



Just place all the almond bark in the bowl and microwave about 1 1/2 minutes until melted. Be sure to keep a check on it and stir after about 45 seconds.



Now just put in the peanuts and stir.



Be sure to add lots of peanuts and mix well.




Just drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper or freezer paper. Let cool and then enjoy!

Happy Trails...Ginger