Happy Homemaker Monday

Another week..the sun is shining this morning after a cold snowy weekend!! I am linking with Sandra

The Weather...

Right now... 
I have finished the morning clean-up...I am sitting looking at the patio...the sun is shining...there is snow on the ground!

Thinking...
I am so happy the sun is out !! I am hoping the repair man that is coming today to fix the bathroom ceiling in our apartment comes sooner than later today!

On My Reading Pile...
Same as last week...

ON My TV...
We did watch two programs last week...
Person of Interest and Murdock Mysteries

Blog Hoping..
I have enjoyed Seven Alive

On the Menu This Week...
Monday - Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta and Pecans - poppyseed dressing
Tuesday - Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Wednesday - Hubby's cooking!
Thursday - French Onion Soup
Friday - Chicken Wings with Homemade Fries

On My To Do List. . .
Housecleaning
Day Trip back 'home' again 

In the Craft Basket...
Crochet Plastic Bag 'bag'
Starting cutting a making of a quilt

Looking forward to this week...
Lunch with my sister

Looking around the house...
Everything is in 'order'...laundry to fold.

From my Camera....
The weather kept me in last week... This was what the outside was like...

 I wrapped up my wool scraps into slippers... still have scraps but I'm slippered out.

On My Prayer list...
Friend with medical needs..

Bible Verse...
Romans 12: 1 & 2
......Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind....

Sky Watch Friday

Yuma March 2013

To see skies areound the world click here.

A Penny for your Thoughts...

On February 4th, 2013....pennies in Canada stopped being used. I knew it was happening...but  I was down south...it didn't affect me.

I have been home for a week and a half...and been shopping a few times. If the bill comes to $8.68 and I give them $10.00... I get $1.30 back...They tell me if it was $8.67... I would get $1.35 back... Okay so we are just talking pennies... but I happen to like pennies.

 I understand the reasons they quit making the penny... but I have a hard time with change...

I do have a couple piggy banks of pennies...that will probably be left behind to whoever takes them when we are gone.... Maybe they will be unique coins ....'old' coins used in the olden days to those who inherit them.

It seems Canada likes change....

Our $1.00 bills...

In 1987 turned into "Loonies"???...really  Loonies???

Our $2.00 bills.....

In 1996 urned into "Twoonies"???

Okay Loonies and Twoonies... is it just me...or are those names 'different'?

Well anyways....that's my 2 cents worth on that topic...

If you want... I'll give you a penny for your thoughts!
A Canadian one at that!

Click here for more on the Canada Penny

Tostadas

I have never had a Tostada...before we left AZ I picked up a package of them.

 

We found out they were a good substitute for Nacho Chips....

we broke some up and covered them with cheese and salsa...

They make a great meal...different from the taco's we have always used!

Tostadas with Beans and Salmon

• 6 tostadas
•  1 (7-ounce) salmon, drained
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 tablespoon(s) minced pickled jalapeños, divided
• 2 tablespoon(s) pickling juice from the pickled jalapeños jar
• 2 cup(s) coleslaw mix 
• 2 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cups black cooked beans
• 3 tablespoon(s) reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoon(s) prepared salsa
• 2 scallions, chopped
• Lime wedges 

1. Combine salmon, avocado, and jalapeños in a bowl. Combine cabbage, cilantro, and the pickling juice in another bowl. Mix black beans, sour cream, salsa, and scallions in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on High until hot, about 2 minutes.
2. To assemble tostadas, spread each tortilla with some bean mixture and some salmon mixture and top with the cabbage salad. Serve with lime wedges.
   
   One question.... 
   how do you eat these...
   without making a big mess?:)

Happy Homemaker. Monday..

Well I am going to try something different Monday Mornings. I will be joining Happy Homemaker Monday linking with Sandra

The Weather...
 Missing those AZ temperatures... but at least the temps are above zero during the day.... Please note temperature is in C not F.

Right Now I am.....
Having my last cup of coffee...hubby is has the day off and is cleaning up breakfast as we get ready to go to appointments back in Lacombe.

Thinking....
Of things to pack for the mini trip, dreading the dentist appointment.

On my Reading Pile...
The Tehran Initiative by Joel C. Rosenberg
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

On My TV...
We only have one channel...so it's not often the TV is on .

On the Menu this week...
Monday....Eating out
Tuesday...Pecan, Craisin, Feta Salad
Wednesday...Smokey Sweet Potato Burgers
Thursday...Moroccan spiced Bean and Lentil Soup
Friday... Baked Salmon and Fries
Saturday...Leftovers
Sunday ...Who knows:)

On my to do list...
Clean house, laundry, get started on our taxes!

In the craft basket...
Crochet slippers ...to use up left over yarn.
Sew a sun dress..

Looking forward to this week...
Visiting with daughter and grandkids today...
Looking forward to seeing one GD...that I haven't seen for over 2 months!
Coffee with sisters

Looking around the house...
I can see all the 'liitle' things out of place from the weekend. Seeing how the snow is slowly disappearing out the patio window and looking forward to being able to sit on that patio!

From the camera...

 Easter Brunch Cake made by First Born..how cool is that!!

On My Prayer list...
My children and grandchildren... are always in my prayers.
My sisters, one recovering from surgery and one with health issues.

Bible Verse...
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Philippians 4:8

Coffee time....

 My sister was coming for coffee... had this recipe I wanted to try...

RASPBERRY SWIRL ROLLS

*Makes 16 rolls*

YOU WILL NEED:

Dough:

1 cup milk

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 packets active dry yeast (1 1/2 tbs)

1 stick (4oz) unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1/4 tsp salt

4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

10oz frozen raspberries (not thawed)

1/4 cup plus 2 tbs sugar

1 tsp cornstarch

Glaze:

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

3 tbs unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 tbs heavy cream

DIRECTIONS: 1. First, heat up the milk until it is lukewarm. Add the sugar and yeast to it. Let sit for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is frothy. But yeast into mixer have it running, add in the softened butter, eggs and salt. Slowly begin adding in the flower until a soft dough forms (if the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour). Using the dough hook attachment, beat the dough on medium-high speed for about 10 minutes. Next, form the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover and let sit in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours, until it doubles in size.

2. Prepare your baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and buttering/spraying it with cooking spray. Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a 10x24 inch rectangle.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the frozen raspberries, sugar and cornstarch. Spread that over the dough and tightly roll it up. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 16 equal sized slices (you will need to do this pretty fast, because the raspberries will start melting very quickly). Place the rolls into your prepared baking pans, cover them and let them rise in a warm place for another hour to two hours.

4. Preheat your oven to 425 deg F (if you think this is too hot for your oven, turn the temperature down to 400 deg F, or even lower if needed), and bake the rolls for about 25 minutes until they are beautifully golden brown and the juices are bubbling. Let cool. Next, prepare your glaze by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, butter and heavy cream in a small bowl. Once the rolls have cooled a little, drizzle the glaze over the top. Serve warm!
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I was pleased with the results of this recipe! 

A great way to use the frozen raspberries from last year's harvest

Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!

The dying Jesus is the evidence of God's anger toward sin; 
but the living Jesus is the proof of God's love and forgiveness. 
 ~Lorenz Eifert 

Spring has sprung...

Great weather for a walk...

 If you dare to try it without your mud boots...

Who would of thought you needed mud boots in the city!
Makes one want to go wadding and puddle jumping....if you don't the cars will puddle splash as they drive by.