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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Order seasonal and retiring Homemade Gourmet products

Call or email me your order ASAP if you are interested in any of the products below 

The following Fall/Winter seasonal products will be available while supplies last only beginning Feb. 1, 2010 (they are scheduled to be back in the fall/winter line in August barring unforeseen circumstances, unless they have chocolate chips, in which case, they are scheduled to be back in October):

© Season 'n' Steam Sloppy Joe Mix
© Season 'n' Steam Philly Cheesesteak Mix
© Skillet Chicken & Biscuit Mix
© Skillet Beef & Cornbread Mix
© Shepherd's Pie Casserole
© Country Style Gravy Mix
© White Chicken Chili Mix
© Beef & Barley Soup Mix
© Creamy Corn Chowder Mix
© White Chocolate Cran Orange Cookie Mix
© Tiramisu Cheesecake Mix
© Key Lime Cheesecake Mix
© Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix
© Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Mix
© Bodacious Butterscotch Pie Mix
© Southern Pecan Praline Mix
© Orange Cranberry Bread Pudding Mix
© Breakfast Pastry Puff Mix
© Tiramisu Muffin Mix
© Cinnamon Spice Makes Everything Nice Tea
© Spiced Cider Mix

The following products are expected to retire and will be available while supplies last beginning Feb. 1, 2010 (meaning, these are going away permanently!):

© Buffalo Wing Sauce Mix
© Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
© Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Cake Mix
© Tropical Breeze Tea
© Most of the boxed sets will go away or be updated with new products.

By popular demand, these products will also be included in our spring/summer product line and will continue to be available after Feb. 1, 2010, some with updated packaging:
© Velvety Creations Sauce Mix
© Jalapeno Ole Soup Mix
© Garlic Parmesan Bread Dippin' Mix
© Italian Red Pepper Bread Dippin' Mix
© Gusto Garlic Pesto Cheese
© Mojito Mint Tea

Monday, January 18, 2010

A new Addiction

OK.  So we all have our vices, crutches, call it what you want.

I have a confession.  I am now addicted to Stacy's Simply Naked pita chips.

Oh yes, they go well with spinach dip, jalapeno bacon cheddar dip or just plain sour cream.  But the are called Simply Naked for a reason.  They are simply addictive alone without any topping! I am sitting here eating them right NOW.

I just can't stop buying them OR eating them.  Buy them next time you go grocery shopping.  My Naked Chips live in the Organic Food isle at Giant Food.  You won't be sorry!

COOL website too!


Stacy's Simply Naked Chips 

Sunday, January 17, 2010

A different kind of Side Dish


Here is a great recipe if you are needing a different kind of side dish.
I made all of the dressing but didn't use all of it to dress my SLAW. We are watching our fat and calorie intake.... It makes a great side dish for hamburgers or grilled chicken or even oven roasted chicken. It's easy to make, you just have to remember to buy the bag of broccoli slaw in the supermarket. It can be found where the bag salads live.

Thanks "aunt" Lori for turning me onto this recipe! It's always a huge hit at family reunion.

Enjoy!

Broccoli Cole Slaw
1 bag (16 oz) of broccoli cole slaw
1 bag (3 oz.) ramen oriental flavor noodle soup (Oriental flavoring packet is needed)
1 cup cooking oil - use canola much healthier
6 tablespoons sugar (or start out by adding less to save calories and adjust for taste)
6 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onions (I substituted red onion and it was YUMMY)

Place shredded broccoli in bowl with onions and blend. Crush oriental noodles and add to salad. Mix oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and oriental flavor packet from the ramen noodles flavor packet.

Right before serving pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

If you LIKE this recipe and think you might use it some time - I'd LOVE to hear your comments.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

I'm back --- here's a recipe for Italian Wedding Soup


I made this today for friends who came for lunch - it's "souper" easy and really good!
The whole recipe can be put together in 30 minutes or less.

EZ Italian Wedding Soup
1 Cup chopped Sweet or Spanish Onion
1 teaspoon of Homemade Gourmet Garlic Basil Seasoning
2 shakes of dried oregano
24 frozen mini meatballs
2 cans light chicken broth or 1 box gourmet chicken stock
1 cup small pasta shells
1 cup baby spinach sliced thin (cut off the stems)
2 Cups water
fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
Olive Oil


Cooking directions:

In pot heat 1 Tbs. olive oil over med. heat. Add onion and garlic basil and oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are clear and tender. Add some water to the onions if they start to cook too fast. Cook the water down until the onions are the correct consistency. Add the meatballs; stir and continue stirring until browned about 5 minutes. Add broth and 2 cups of water; bring to a boil.

Add the uncooked pasta and cook until tender - 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the baby spinach and cook until heated through.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with biscuits! ENJOY.
Serves 4