California Grapes make the perfect family snack!
My family and I live right in the heart of grape country here in California, where there's a full bounty of the locally grown grapes to pick from each season. It's pretty neat to just walk down the street and pick them off the vine, which really helped out for this recipe.
Makes about 3 servings (depends on how much the kids use up)
Your choice of grapes, whether red, purple or green
2 cups favorite light plain yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup Granola
Almonds, chopped pecans or your choice of nuts
Directions
I make homemade granola all the time so it’s on hand if you do not have it, you can pick up a bag of choice in the breakfast section. Or make some granola yourself., simply take about two cups oatmeal, mix with ½ brown sugar and half a stick of butter. You can add in other things like coconut, dried fruit and so forth, nuts, up to you. This recipe is pretty much for "toasting". Mix spread evenly on a pan and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Make sure you mix it around about three times so it all gets toasted. Take out and let completely cool. This makes a great addition to desserts or yogurt for the kids so keep it handy.
Directions for Yogurt Grape cups.
Mix the vanilla extract in with the yogurt . Have your kids pick a topping of nuts or granola and have them drop a good sized spoon sized portion into the bottom of a 6-8 ounce cup. The kids can spoon two good spoonfuls in till it reaches the center of the cup. Add in about 6 grapes before adding granola or nuts on top of the yogurt. Top with a final dollop of yogurt and your choice of toppings again. Sit back and enjoy!
Read more ...
Read more...
I received The Green, Black, Red cookbook, recipes for cooking and enjoying California grapes, by Susan Volland to use in a really creative food contest.
Selected bloggers were challenged to come up with a healthy family snack using California grapes. While it seemed rather easy, my kids picked this challenge as the one to be extremely picky about. All they wanted to do was eat the grapes fresh from the vine and that was about it. Not helpful kitchen testers that's for sure. That was up until I came up with this fun make your own Yogurt Grape cup. They are able to choose what goes in their own servings which leaves little room for them to complain.
This is the recipe I came up with for the California Grape challenge.
Ingredients
Selected bloggers were challenged to come up with a healthy family snack using California grapes. While it seemed rather easy, my kids picked this challenge as the one to be extremely picky about. All they wanted to do was eat the grapes fresh from the vine and that was about it. Not helpful kitchen testers that's for sure. That was up until I came up with this fun make your own Yogurt Grape cup. They are able to choose what goes in their own servings which leaves little room for them to complain.
This is the recipe I came up with for the California Grape challenge.
The sweet plump grapes and crunchy granola makes a great addition to your favorite yogurt, my kids enjoy the red grapes in this the most.
Yogurt Grape Cups
Makes about 3 servings (depends on how much the kids use up)
Your choice of grapes, whether red, purple or green
2 cups favorite light plain yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup Granola
Almonds, chopped pecans or your choice of nuts
Directions
I make homemade granola all the time so it’s on hand if you do not have it, you can pick up a bag of choice in the breakfast section. Or make some granola yourself., simply take about two cups oatmeal, mix with ½ brown sugar and half a stick of butter. You can add in other things like coconut, dried fruit and so forth, nuts, up to you. This recipe is pretty much for "toasting". Mix spread evenly on a pan and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Make sure you mix it around about three times so it all gets toasted. Take out and let completely cool. This makes a great addition to desserts or yogurt for the kids so keep it handy.
Directions for Yogurt Grape cups.
Mix the vanilla extract in with the yogurt . Have your kids pick a topping of nuts or granola and have them drop a good sized spoon sized portion into the bottom of a 6-8 ounce cup. The kids can spoon two good spoonfuls in till it reaches the center of the cup. Add in about 6 grapes before adding granola or nuts on top of the yogurt. Top with a final dollop of yogurt and your choice of toppings again. Sit back and enjoy!
DreamWorks Pictures “People Like Us"
.jpg)
From DreamWorks Pictures comes “People Like Us,” a drama/comedy about family, inspired by true events, starring Chris Pine (“Star Trek”) as Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, where he must put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father's last wishes, Sam uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down: He has a 30-year-old sister Frankie whom he never knew about (Elizabeth Banks). As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about his family—and re-examine his own life choices in the process.
The film also stars Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer.
A DreamWorks Pictures presentation, “People Like Us” is directed by Alex Kurtzman, produced by Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen and Clayton Townsend, and written by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jody Lambert. The film releases in U.S. theaters on June 29, 2012.
Let me know if you go see it this weekend!! It looks great!
New Coupons for this week!
- SAVE $1.00 on any TWO Glade® Décor Scents™ refills
- SAVE $2.00 on any Glade® Décor Scents™ holder
- SAVE $1.00 on any TWO Glade® 4 oz. Jar or Scented Oil Candle products
- SAVE $1.00 on any Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil twin refill or TWO single refills
- SAVE $3.00 on any Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil Lasting Impressions™ starter
- SAVE $1.25 on any Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil warmer (excludes Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil Lasting Impressions®)
- SAVE $3.50 on any Glade® Sense & Spray® starter kit
- SAVE $1.00 on any TWO Glade® Sense & Spray® refills
- SAVE $1.25 on any ONE (1) package of POISE® Liners
- SAVE $1.25 on any ONE (1) package of POISE® Pads
- SAVE $2.00 on any TWO (2) packages of KOTEX Natural Balance* Products (Not good on Liners 14-22 ct.)
- SAVE $2.00 on any TWO (2) packages of U by KOTEX® Products (Not good on Liners 14-22 ct.)
- $1.00 OFF Sally Hansen Nail Treatment Products when you buy ANY Sally Hansen Nail Color
- $1.00 OFF any Sally Hansen Nail Color Product
- 75¢ OFF ONE Pampers Wipes 60 ct or larger
- $1.50 OFF ONE Pampers Swaddlers or Swaddlers Sensitive Diapers (excludes trial/travel size)
- $1.50 OFF ONE Pampers Cruisers or Baby Dry Diapers (excludes trial/travel size)
- SAVE $2.00 on your purchase of any TWO (2) Playtex® OrthoPro® or Binky® Pacifier Packs
- SAVE $1.00 On LIttle Tummys® Gripe Water or any Little Remedies® Product (Walmart)
- SAVE $2.00 on any ONE (1) package of GOODNITES® Underwear (Jumbo Pack or Larger)
“Will O’ The Wisps” featured in BRAVE
THE LORE
WILL O’ THE WISPS
.jpg)
Travelers—particularly those who venture out after sunset on unfamiliar pathways—beware of the will o’ the wisps.
It is said—though by whom is a bit of a mystery—that on certain days for certain travelers in certain parts of the world, little lights dance on the horizon, whispering tempting invitations… pledging the answers to lifelong questions, the realization of dreams, a key to secret treasures—a change of fate.
Charmed and curious, unsuspecting travelers follow the floating lights, mesmerized by their whispers, their promises. Yet no matter how long or how fervently they follow, they never quite touch the beautiful beacons whose flickering lights eventually fade and disappear… leaving the inquisitors, the dreamers and the treasure seekers lost… and alone.
* * *
In “Brave,” Merida spies tiny blue lights after escaping into the forest in search of a change of fate. Forming a path that dares her to follow, the lights lead Merida to a mysterious location that holds the power to change her destiny—just not in the way she imagines.
“The will o’ the wisps are in a lot of Scottish folktales,” says “Brave” director Mark Andrews. “They were said to lead you to treasure or doom—to change your fate—but they’re an actual phenomenon of swamp and bog gas seeping up through the earth and interacting with the natural resources to create the blue flames. People would follow these lights thinking they were little fairies, and basically drown or get sucked down into the bogs.
“We made the wisps like actual little spirits,” Andrews continues. “They’re almost like Marley’s ghost in a way, because Marley’s ghost isn’t an evil spirit—even though he’s frightening, he’s trying to warn Ebenezer to change his ways. That’s what the wisps are doing. There’s a duality to them, because they’re either good or evil—they lead Merida into more and more trouble, but in the end, they’ve led her exactly where she needs to go.”
New Project and Garden update
The weather is on a crazy streak, it's gone from scorching hot to a couple days below 70 and completely windy. It felt like fall today, and it's driving my kids nuts. They want pool weather, not sweater weather.
Even though we haven't enjoyed the pool in a day or so, the change of weather has given me time to mess around in the garden without burning up in the heat.
Beans all over the place. These are planted around a dead tree, and happily climbing up. I can't wait for it to be in full bloom and will show you a picture later on, instead of making more room or digging the dead tree up, I've used to to my advantage for the climbing beans.
Kidney beans! Cannot wait for these!
Raspberries galore, the kids pick them fast and I rarely get a bite myself.
New project in the works!
I am a seed collecting fool, so much so that I've finally convinced my husband to build me a seed box. Stay tuned for those updates, it's going to be awesome!
Disney/Pixar's Monsters University
MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (In Disney Digital 3D™)
I cannot wait for it to come out!!
U.S. Release Date: June 21, 2013
Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn't stand each other. “Monsters University” unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.
Screaming with laughter and fun, “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”) and produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”). The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.
Notes:
· “Monsters, Inc.,” originally released on November 2, 2001, was nominated for four Oscars®: Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing and Best Original Song—“If I Didn’t Have You,” for which it won.
· “Monsters University” will hit U.S. theaters nearly 12 years after the “Monsters, Inc.” theatrical debut.
· Billy Crystal and John Goodman reprise their roles in the prequel as the wise-cracking Mike Wazowski and lovable Sulley.
· “Monsters University” features a host of new faces and a few returning favorites from “Monsters, Inc.
Frozen Lemonade Squares
Super easy summer treat for the whole family! No baking required you mix this together and freeze it. Before you know it the pan will be empty and everyone will be wanting more. The next time I make this think it'll be with strawberries or even raspberries! The original recipe used two cups of sugar, which I cut in half. There's really no need for all of it and it came out perfect.
Ingredients
1 cup graham crackers crumbs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup lemon juice
Zest of one lemon
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup lite whipped topping
Directions
Grease or spray a 8x8 baking pan
In a medium bowl mix together the graham crackers and butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased pan . In a large bowl whisk together the yogurt, and 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, zest, and extract. Combine it will then fold carefully the whipped topping. Pour the mixture onto the pressed crust then cover and freeze for about 4 hours.
It will cut better if you run a knife under some warm water.
Enjoy your cool summer treat : )
Read more ...
Read more...
Ingredients
1 cup graham crackers crumbs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup lemon juice
Zest of one lemon
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup lite whipped topping
Directions
Grease or spray a 8x8 baking pan
In a medium bowl mix together the graham crackers and butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased pan . In a large bowl whisk together the yogurt, and 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, zest, and extract. Combine it will then fold carefully the whipped topping. Pour the mixture onto the pressed crust then cover and freeze for about 4 hours.
It will cut better if you run a knife under some warm water.
Enjoy your cool summer treat : )
No Kid Hungry This Summer #Take action #NoKidHungry
Summer is a particularly tough time for kids facing hunger. No school means there’s no safety net of school meals for kids who don’t get enough to eat at home. No Kid Hungry has developed a wonderful flyer to share around your community. Share it through twitter, Facebook, even Pinterest, or even on your blog. Print it out to give out throughout your neighborhood and keep people informed!
By sharing the flyer, you can help personally ensure that kids and families facing hunger in your community know that there’s a resource available to them during the summer months.
Disney's New animated series "The 7D,"
.jpg)
DISNEY TELEVISION ANIMATION HAS BEGUN PRODUCTION ON
"THE 7D," A COMEDIC CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON THE TIMELESS
SEVEN DWARFS, FOR DISNEY JUNIOR
Accessing a classic fairytale and finding new ways to bring it to audiences, Disney Television Animation has begun production on the new animated series "The 7D," a comedic take on the world of Seven Dwarfs, this time in a contemporary storybook world designed for viewers age 2-7 and their families. The series is slated to debut in 2014 on Disney Junior channels and programming blocks around the world. The announcement was made today by Nancy Kanter, Senior Vice President, Original Programming and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide.
The executive producer is Emmy Award-winning Tom Ruegger ("Animaniacs"). Alfred Gimeno ("Tiny Toon Adventures") is the director and Sherri Stoner ("Pinky and the Brain") is the story editor. The characters are designed by Noah Z. Jones ("Fish Hooks").
Kanter said, "Our goal for Disney Junior is to engage kids with stories and characters that represent the very best of Disney storytelling. With 'The 7D,' we look to continue Walt Disney's legacy of reinterpreting classic folk and fairy tales in ways that delight new audiences. We're excited to re-imagine these familiar characters and put them in a new humorous setting that we think will entertain kids and parents alike."
The series takes place in the whimsical world of Jollywood, where Queen Delightful relies on the 7D – Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Dopey, Grumpy and Doc – to keep the kingdom in order. Standing in their way are two laughably evil villains, Grim and Hildy Gloom, who plot to take over the kingdom by stealing the magical jewels in the 7D's mine. With seven very distinct personalities, the 7D always manage to save the day and send Grim and Hildy running back to their evil lair to try another day.
Disney Junior reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites mom and dad to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for kids age 2-7. Disney Junior's series blend Disney's unparalleled storytelling and characters kids love deeply with learning, including early math, language skills, healthy eating and lifestyles, and social skills. Disney Junior launched in February 2011 with a daily programming block on Disney Channel. In its first year, Disney Junior posted the network's biggest yearly audience in the daypart in Total Viewers, Kids 2-5, Boys 2-5 and Women 18-49, increasing by double-digit margins among preschooler demographics over year-ago levels. On March 23, 2012 Disney Junior added a cable and satellite channel in the U.S. bringing the total number of channels to 30 worldwide.
(in)spired Deals Tote- Review
As a Mom on the go I am always in the need for a bag to carry around a number of items I love finding new bags to tote around and just happened to review two wonderful totes from Inspired Deals.
The other bag I received to review helps me with shopping! I use it to help when I drop by the store real fast and can carry it easily out. The bag is super sturdy, and the nice lone handles don't hurt my shoulders as other bags do. I am now and forever in love with my two tote bags It's called God's Idea - Jute Tote Bag. Cute as can be, my daughter like this one the best, it's just all around playful. It can be cleaned as well, another great thing about both bags.
**Disclosure- I received the products mentioned above , in order to write an honest review. No monetary compensation was received for this post. I did not have to write a positive review, Any and all opinions are and will always be my own.*
Read more ...
Read more...
"Hope for the best. God's in the habit of giving it."
Hope for the Best - Oil Cloth Tote
It says it all in the quote, "Hope for the Best' That's what circles my mind most days. My kids send me running in circles all the time, keeps me busy on my toes and laughing endlessly. I enjoy it so much! Don't often get my me moments so I do hope for the best , that one single moment in the day where someone isn't calling me to wipe, clean up, or making something. This bag makes me smile , may not have my "alone" moments to the day but I certainly can enjoy whatever is thrown at me even if it's chaos which I do each and everyday!
This bag is my favorite, not too big but not too small and just perfect for any outings with my kids. I normally carry it to the park and it is so different from any other bag I have tugged around with me, including old diaper bags. Ugh, well we have all been there and done that haven't we? We're at the park every day, and with four kids you tug around items. I love how this bag can fit so much and is easy to carry. It makes toting around my books to read at the park a breeze. The outside can be wiped down if needed, sturdy handles and a beautiful lining inside.
This bag is my favorite, not too big but not too small and just perfect for any outings with my kids. I normally carry it to the park and it is so different from any other bag I have tugged around with me, including old diaper bags. Ugh, well we have all been there and done that haven't we? We're at the park every day, and with four kids you tug around items. I love how this bag can fit so much and is easy to carry. It makes toting around my books to read at the park a breeze. The outside can be wiped down if needed, sturdy handles and a beautiful lining inside.
I'm not normally one for pink but this design lining made it pop and I just all out love it!
The other bag I received to review helps me with shopping! I use it to help when I drop by the store real fast and can carry it easily out. The bag is super sturdy, and the nice lone handles don't hurt my shoulders as other bags do. I am now and forever in love with my two tote bags It's called God's Idea - Jute Tote Bag. Cute as can be, my daughter like this one the best, it's just all around playful. It can be cleaned as well, another great thing about both bags.
In need of a cute tote? Check out the June Special - Buy 2 Get 1 Free Totes right here. You'll find yourself a perfect match and more !
Garden Report- A tragic end for the Sweet Peas!
Peas, those delicious and cheerful looking green vegetables that make you just want to smile. They rise above growing towards the sky inch by inch. Along their way perfectly white flowers bloom attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. At their peak they burst out a green pod which holds so cozy and tight cute peas that are waiting for that very moment to ripen. Their sole purpose is to mature and they await to be plucked by hand at harvest time before gracing our dinner tables.
Such an adorable vegetable had it all and so much more!
Then it happened!
The peas never saw it coming.....
When peas were bright and cheerfully green.
The Beans now fear for their lives and we are left with a daunting thought.....
What vegetable will be next!?
(The heat killed the peas over the weekend, blistering high 105+ degrees wiped out two whole harvests)
100 deadliest days: Key risk factors for teen drivers
Bendix Brakes for Teen Safety Warns Young Drivers that Summer is No Time to Take a Vacation from Safe Driving Behaviors
While most people may assume that teens driving in the thick of winter – when it’s dark, cold and wet – would be more dangerous than driving on sunny, warm days, a recent study from AAA states it is actually the summer months that are the most dangerous. In fact, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is considered the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers.
“Teens are spending much more time in the car during June, July and August – since they’re out of school and traveling with friends more often,” said Shannon Lara, senior manager, marketing communications for Honeywell Friction Materials. “Sadly – on July 4 alone – an average of 28 teenagers die in motor vehicle crashes.”
Check out this quick Video
Bendix Brakes for Teen Safety, a campaign aimed at educating parents and teens on safe driving and vehicle care, is launching its third video to help bring attention to this dangerous driving season, and alleviate potential problems by making parents and teens aware of three key risk factors that could affect their summer driving.
1. Teens are more likely to speed and tailgate, yet they do not react as quickly as a more experienced driver. A Honeywell Friction Materials study also suggests teens are driving vehicles that average at least 10 years or older and may have a badly worn braking system if not properly maintained. That means new drivers are potentially relying on outdated brakes, along with inexperienced skills, to stop their vehicles.
2. Teens are less likely to wear their seatbelts. According to Honeywell’s survey, even though 90 percent of parents have talked to their teens about the importance of wearing a seatbelt, these young drivers are not following through. Yet having to stop suddenly at 30 miles per hour would have the same impact as if a teen fell three stories out of a building.
3. Teens admit to doing multiple tasks while driving. Distractions – in the form of both mobile devices and other passengers – are probably the most dangerous risk factor as they account for more than 80 percent of all crashes, according to AAA.
During summer, there is no shortage of teens driving together – but Bendix Brakes for Teen Safety suggests parents limit the number of passengers in their teen’s vehicle, as data from AAA reveals that having one teen passenger could double a young driver’s risk of getting into a fatal crash, while having three or more quadruples their risk.
“Helping teens and parents become more aware of how dangerous these risk factors are is key to curbing the number of accidents and crashes,” said Lara. “That’s why we will continue to promote safe driving habits that start before teens even turn the key.”
Visit Bendix Brakes for Teen Safety on Facebook or YouTube for the latest educational video and for more useful tips and information on being a safe teen driver.
Friction Materials LLC, a business unit of Honeywell International Inc., is headquartered in Glinde, Germany. Serving both original equipment and aftermarket customers, products offered include Bendix® and Jurid® friction materials and hard parts. For more information, log on to www.bendixbrakes.com.
Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.
.jpg)
Win an Onya Baby Carrier and Earth Mama Angel Baby Gift Set #WearCareBaby #Giveaway
All of us want the best for our babies. And for many of us, that means wearing them close our hearts and caring for their delicate skin with truly natural baby care products.
So I’m pleased to be working with a group of fabulous bloggers to bring you the Wear & Care Baby Giveaway Event, hosted by Happy Mothering and the Green Moms Network, and sponsored by Onya Baby and Earth Mama Angel Baby!
As part of this event, we’re giving away two amazing prizes to help one of our readers safely wear and care for your baby or toddler!
Onya Baby Carrier of your choice ($149 value)!
One of the most unique features of Onya Baby carriers is the integrated chair harness, which enables you to convert pretty much any adult chair into a seat for your baby. Onya Baby carriers are designed for babies who are 15 pounds and 3 months or older up to a maximum weight of 45 pounds.
Onya Baby Carriers are available in 2 styles:
- The Cruiser is made from 100% cotton
- The Outback has a nylon exterior and air-mesh lining
Earth Mama Angel Baby Full Size Birth & Baby Kit ($89.95 value)
This gift set comes in a sturdy Cotton Tote Bag that includes:
For Baby:
- Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash (5.3 oz)
- Angel Baby Oil (4 oz)
- Angel Baby Lotion (4 oz)
- Angel Baby Bottom Balm (2 oz)
For Mama:
- New Mama Bottom Spray (4 oz)
- Mama Bottom Balm (2 oz)
- Organic Monthly Comfort Tea (1 box)
- Natural Nipple Butter (2 oz)
- Postpartum Bath Herbs (1 box)
Enter to Win
One of our fabulous readers will win both prizes – a combined value of $240! To enter, please complete the Raffleopter form below.Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveawayThe sponsors provided Happy Mothering with free samples of these products to review, and we were under no obligation to review them if we so chose. Nor were we under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. Facebook is in no way affiliated with this contest, the Wear & Care Baby Giveaway Event, its hosts, its sponsors or its participating bloggers. Please note that Happy Mothering, Wear & Care Baby Event and the participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. We have represented each sponsor with the expectation they will fulfill their prize and in a timely manner. Happy Mothering will contact the sponsor regarding your prize(s). The sponsors, in most cases, are shipping their items to you directly. Happy Mothering will make every effort to assist you obtaining your prize. If there is an issue with a sponsor, please notify Happy Mothering within 4-6 weeks for assistance, after that we may be unable to assist you.
White Beans with Spinach & Sausage
This is such an easy recipe to put together. My kids can and have eaten this as a meal if I add sausage to it, but in most cases I do not add anything but vegetables from the garden. Instead of Spinach if I have mustard greens, kale or even collards (left overs or baby collards( you can switch it up however you like. You can also use any tomatoes you have on hand, my favorite to use are grape or cherry as they add a sweet flavor to this dish.
I rarely use canned beans, since I grow my own and or use dried beans. How I do it? Always soak over night then cook in the morning. These white cannellini beans are small and can cook up within an hour or two depending on your heat. My suggestion if using dry is to soak over night rinse in the morning. Cook in left over broth or plain water seasoned with pepper. Cook for about an hour and half on medium low then set aside to cool. There really shouldn't be any left over liquid in there but if there is use or discard it's up to you. When it comes time to cook your dinner you can simply add all the ingredients to you beans and it will cook up quicker as the beans are already tender.
Ingredients
3/4 pound kielbasa (turkey or chicken work great if you don't' want to use beef!)
2 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth works great in a pinch as well!)
2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups Cannellini beans (you can use canned if needed make sure you rinse them as well)* see my suggestion above if using dry beans
Two medium sized tomatoes diced up really small, it should come to about 1 cup or more
6 cups baby spinach leaves
Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Directions
Pour chicken broth and garlic into a large pot. Place on medium high heat and bring to a simmer. Add in the oil and oregano then beans. Stir it up before adding in tomatoes. Heat through till the beans are tender. If using canned it won't take long at all. Once beans are tender add in the spinach and cook just until the leaves are wilted. Stir it in and sprinkle cracked pepper on top.
Simple dish you can dress up or dress down. I like serving this along side ribs, or any BBQ dish. I also mash up the beans that are left over and make quesadillas out of them, perfect for lunch time.
Enjoy!
Read more ...
Read more...
I rarely use canned beans, since I grow my own and or use dried beans. How I do it? Always soak over night then cook in the morning. These white cannellini beans are small and can cook up within an hour or two depending on your heat. My suggestion if using dry is to soak over night rinse in the morning. Cook in left over broth or plain water seasoned with pepper. Cook for about an hour and half on medium low then set aside to cool. There really shouldn't be any left over liquid in there but if there is use or discard it's up to you. When it comes time to cook your dinner you can simply add all the ingredients to you beans and it will cook up quicker as the beans are already tender.
Ingredients
3/4 pound kielbasa (turkey or chicken work great if you don't' want to use beef!)
2 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth works great in a pinch as well!)
2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups Cannellini beans (you can use canned if needed make sure you rinse them as well)* see my suggestion above if using dry beans
Two medium sized tomatoes diced up really small, it should come to about 1 cup or more
6 cups baby spinach leaves
Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Directions
Pour chicken broth and garlic into a large pot. Place on medium high heat and bring to a simmer. Add in the oil and oregano then beans. Stir it up before adding in tomatoes. Heat through till the beans are tender. If using canned it won't take long at all. Once beans are tender add in the spinach and cook just until the leaves are wilted. Stir it in and sprinkle cracked pepper on top.
Simple dish you can dress up or dress down. I like serving this along side ribs, or any BBQ dish. I also mash up the beans that are left over and make quesadillas out of them, perfect for lunch time.
I also cook this without Sausage and it tastes just as good but my kids enjoy it more with the meat
DreamWorks Pictures 'PEOPLE LIKE US"
.jpg)
In a story inspired by true events, Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, is tasked with fulfilling his estranged father’s last wishes—delivering an inheritance to a sister he never knew he had.
.jpg)
From DreamWorks Pictures comes “People Like Us,” a drama/comedy about family, inspired by true events, starring Chris Pine (“Star Trek”) as Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, where he must put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father's last wishes, Sam uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down: He has a 30-year-old sister Frankie whom he never knew about (Elizabeth Banks). As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about his family—and re-examine his own life choices in the process.
The film also stars Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer.
A DreamWorks Pictures presentation, “People Like Us” is directed by Alex Kurtzman, produced by Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen and Clayton Townsend, and written by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jody Lambert. The film releases in U.S. theaters on June 29, 2012.
Coupons for this week!
$5.00 off any ONE (1) gallon of Benjamin Moore
$1.00 off any TWO Shout products
$3.00 off Dr. Scholl's insole item
$2.00 off 2 packages of U by KOTEX products
$2.00 off 2 packages of KOTEX Natural Balance
$99 off no-line bifocals only $34 more per pair (J
$0.75 off July issue of People en Espanol
$4.00 off Brilliant Basics™ Musical Walker
$7.00 off one SpaceSaver High Chair
$4.00 off one APPLES to APPLES Party Box Game
$3.00 off 1 BARBIE DESIGN & DRESS STUDIO™ Doll
$5.00 off one Imaginext DC Super Friends™ Batcave
$1.00 off one GARNIER FRUCTIS Styling Product
$1.00 off Any T.G.I. Friday's Frozen Snack
$3.00 off Glade PlugIns Scented Oil starter
$2.00 off any Glade Decor Scents™ holder
$3.50 off any Glade Sense & Spray starter kit
$1.00 off any TWO Glade Decor Scents™ refills
$0.75 off Clear eyes Product
$1.00 off Scotchgard Protector or Cleaner
$1.25 off on any Glade PlugIns Scented Oil warme
$2.00 off Osteo Bi-Flex One Per Day
$1.00 off 1 package of belVita Breakfast Biscuits
$3.00 off Thin Ice Blu-ray™ or dvd
$3.00 off Street Kings 2 on Blu-ray™ or dvd
$1.00 off any Mitchum or Mitchum for Women product
$2.00 off any 2 Playtex OrthoPro or Binky Pacifier
$3.00 off Apollo 18 DVD or Blu-ray
$1.00 off any gud product
30% OFF PAINTS & STAINS (Sherwin-Williams)
$1.00 off 2 Weight Watchers Smart Ones Desserts
$2.00 off ten Weight Watchers Smart Ones Product
$5.00 off The Tree of Life on Blu-ray
$5.00 off In Time on Blu-ray™ or dvd
$5.00 off The Big Year on Blu-ray™ or dvd
$5.00 off Rise of the Planet of the Apes on dvd
$0.55 off off any (1) Silk Pure Almond Half Gallo
$1.00 off any Sally Hansen Nail Color Product
$1.00 off any ONE (1) Yosicle™ product
$1.00 off two bags of T.G.I. FRIDAY'S snacks
$1.00 off (1) One NEW! Almond Plus
$1.00 off Sally Hansen Nail Treatment Product
$2.00 off the June issue of InStyle
$1.00 off People Country Special
$2.00 off Any Similac SIMPLYSMART Bottle
$0.40 off one Frigo Cheese Heads brand
$0.50 off Newman's Own Salad Dressing
$0.75 off ONE (1) Suave Body Wash
$3.00 off Kevin Smith 3 – Film Collections
$1.50 off 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Refill
Free Rice cup w/ purchase of 3 Ready Rice pouches
$2.00 off on any Ester-C The Better Vitamin C
$0.50 off any 8-count Jif To Go™ Product
$1.00 off Comet stainless steel cleaning item
$0.50 off ONE BOX Trix cereal
$0.75 off 2 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie
$0.75 off ONE BOX Kix cereal
$5.00 off Centrum ProNutrients Supplement
$1.25 off ONE package of POISE Liners
$1.25 off ONE package of POISE Pads
$0.75 off 2 Yoplait kid yogurts
$0.75 off 3 any variety LÄRABAR bars
$4.00 off Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaner
$2.00 off 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet gel
$0.50 off Fiber One Chewy Bars
$1.50 off any flavor Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entrée
$0.60 off any (1) Silk Half Gallon or Larger
$1.00 off 2 General Mills adult cereals
$1.00 off 2 Windex, Scrubbing Bubbles or fantastik
$0.50 off 2 Betty Crocker fruit Snacks
$0.50 off TWO Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars
$1.00 off TWO BOXES Cheerios cereals
$0.50 off TWO Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes
$0.50 off 8 CUPS any variety Yoplait Yogurt
$1.00 off 3 General Mills divisional cereals
$0.75 off 1 Comet Bathroom Spray
$0.75 off on any Glad Food Storage container
$1.50 off When you buy Hidden Valley and Glad
$1.00 off two Tone Body Wash
$5 off 2 boxes of Café Escapes K-Cup packs
$0.50 off 1 roll Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape
Buy One get One Free om SK ENERGY SHOTS
$2.00 off Any adidas for Him Fragrance Purchase
$2.00 off Any Tim McGraw Fragrance Purchase
$2.00 off Any Stetson Fragrance Purchase
$2.00 off Any Jovan for Him Fragrance Purchase
$5.00 off Drop Dead Diva Season 3 dvd
$0.55 off Rayovac Alkaline Batteries
$1.00 off any TWO (2) Pounce Cat Treats
$1.00 off one Tazo Filterbag Tea or Latte
$1.00 off 2 Jimmy Dean Roll Sausages
$1.00 off on any ONE (1) Armor All Air Freshener
Buy one Renuzit Air Freshener, get one free
$2.00 off Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner
$1.50 off TWO (2) Farmhouse Originals dressings
$1.00 off 1 IHOP at Home Frozen Breakfast item
$1.25 off (2) Silk Pure Almond Half Gallons
$29.99 for DirectTV Channels and a $75 Visa Card
$1.00 off 1 package of Butterball Turkey Burgers
FRENCH'S HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
$0.50 off FRENCH'S Dijon Mustard
$1.50 off 3 12 oz. SPAM products
$1.00 off one STP product
$0.70 off ONE Kellogg's Crunchy Nut™ Cereal
$2.00 off 20oz RevitaLens OcuTec Solution
$1.00 off Any Three Good 'n Natural Bars
$4.00 off any Slo-Niacin
$1.00 off On any ONE (1) 3-pack Multipack of Eclip
75% off your prescription medicines
$2.00 off Any Faith Hill Fragrance Purchase
$5.00 off Celine Dion Fragrance Purchase
$2.00 off Beyonce $17.00 or more Fragrance
$1.00 off Any Beyonce Body Mist Purchase
$5.00 off Any Elite Models Fragrance Purchase
$2.00 off Playboy Female Fragrance Purchase
$1.00 off Playboy Female Body Mist Purchase
$2.00 off Jovan Female Fragrance Purchase
$2.00 off Any ONE Garden Safe Fungicide
$0.55 off any Florida Crystals Sugar product
$1.00 off two (2) Cesar Cookie Crunchies
$1.00 off any OFF! Botanicals Insect Repellent
$1.00 off 2 Glade Sense & Spray refills
$1.00 off 2 Glade 4 oz. Jar candles
$1.00 off Glade PlugIns Scented Oil refills
$2.00 off Just Bitten Kissable™ Balm Stain
$1.00 off Cat's Pride cat litter
$2.00 off any Lotrimin or Lotrimin Ultra
$1.50 off ON ONE (1) BOTTLE OF SK Energy
$1.00 off any adidas Deodorant Product
$3.00 off two (2) Ensure Clear™ 4-packs
$2.00 off one GARNIER MOISTURIZER Product
$0.55 off PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE Cream Cheese
$2.00 off any L'Oreal Healthy Look Creme Gloss
$1.00 off Reser's American Classics 3 lb Salad
$2.00 off one package of GOODNITES Underwear
$1.00 off any New Skin product
$1.00 off ONE MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods
$5.00 off Non-Drowsy Claritin Allergy Product
$0.75 off ONE package of KRAFT Fresh Take
$1.00 off ALMAY Cosmetics & Makeup Removers
$1.00 off TWO (2) LUNCHABLES with Fruit
$1.00 off any TWO Dial Body Washes
$1.00 off On the Purchase of Spot Shot Pet Aeroso
$10.00 off any FoodSaver Appliance
$3.00 off any ONE TruBiotics™ product
$1.00 off On LIttle Tummys Gripe Water or any Lit
$100 Visa Card and ADT Security System
$1.00 off 2x2 oz RevitaLens OcuTec
Free Discount Rx Card
$1.00 off Any Blink Tears or Blink Gel Tears
$2.00 off FoodSaver Heat-Seal Bag or Roll
$5.00 off on any size NasalCrom allergy product
$1.00 off 10oz or Larger RevitaLens OcuTec
$3.00 off any Heidi Klum Shine Fragrance
$0.55 off one ZonePerfect Multipack
$1.00 off Sundown Naturals Vitamin or Supplement
$1.00 off Nature's Bounty Vitamin or Supplement
$1.00 off COLGATE ORABASE
$0.50 off ONE roll of SAFESKIN* Kids Sport Wrap
$20.00 off Bissell Steam & Sweep
$0.75 off any (1) o.b. product
$2.00 off on any (1) New Schick Xtreme3 Eco 4ct
$4.00 off ON ONE BOTTLE OF FOCUSfactor
$0.75 off 2 Windex Glass cleaning products
$1.00 off PHILLIPS' Laxative Product
$0.55 off any One Litehouse Product
$2.00 off any Children's Claritin Allergy
$3.00 off any Children's Claritin Allergy
$4.00 off Non-Drowsy Claritin-D Allergy
$1.00 off any Citracal
$1.00 off on any Bayer Advanced Aspirin product
$2.00 off Phillips' Colon Health Product
$1.00 off ANY NEO-SYNEPHRINE PRODUCT
$1.00 off one Campho-Phenique Product
$1.00 Off any One A Day Multivitamin product
$2.00 off on ANY Midol 20 ct. or larger
$2.00 off on any Aleve-D product
$1.00 off any Flintstones™ Multivitamin Product
$2.00 off On Any Aleve 80ct or larger
$0.75 off any TWO (2) Bagel-fuls (4ct)
$1.50 off any one 11 oz package Starbucks Coffee
$5.00 off Your $25.00 Order at Vistaprint
$1.00 off ONE(1) bottle of Greased Lightning
$1.00 off one Bronkaid product
$1.50 off ONE Pampers Cruisers or Baby Dry Diapers
$1.50 off ONE Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
$0.75 off ONE Pampers Wipes 60 ct or larger
$3.00 off on Florastor probiotic
$2.00 off any one (1) Clearasil PerfectaWash™
$1.00 off On One Multi Pack or 8 oz or Larger PURE
$2.00 off one EUCERIN PRODUCT 13.5 oz or larger
$1.00 off on any one (1) Vanquish Product
$2.00 off Florastor probiotic
$4.00 off ONE Tube of AmLactin Ultra
Up To 75% Off On Prescription Medication
Up To 75% Off On Prescription Medication
$2.00 off any Sally Hansen Wax Kit
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
