Crockpot Wednesday

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Here's my recipe for Crock Pot Wednesdays! Thanks Debbie. I now have enough in my freezer for 3 more meals : )) Be sure to join Debbie at: http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/

I'm sure they'll be some really good things to make.

Here's the recipe from the only book I have on the subject! Looked good and easy for a non- chef!

Chicken in Wine

2-3 lbs chicken breasts or pieces

10 3/4 oz can of Cream of Mushroom soup

10 3/4oz can of French onion soup

1 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth

(I couldn't make up my mind on the above so I used 1/2 cup each!)

1. Put chicken in crockpot.

2. Combine soups and wine and pour over chicken.

3. Cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

4. Serve over rice, pasta or potatoes.

It's 9 AM! I can't believe I'm fussing with chicken! I put some skinless breasts and thighs in the crockpot already. Here's the only other ingredients. Yes, that's wine in a box!! Well, it's only for cooking and it's a nice small amount instead of buying a whole bottle.

Put it all in the pot and put it on low. (For 6-8 hours).

Got home from being with the horses today and the house smelled so good! It's almost ready. The sauce was a little thin so I added some flour and cornstarch . . . just a little. I have to make a vegetable.

Here it is, served over wide egg noodles and carrots from my garden. Oh so sweet. The chicken is so tender, it falls apart. The sauce is delicious!

Thanks for visiting everyone. Please leave a comment. I LOVE those : ))

I'm very full. Ate too much!

Shirley

Three or More and more and more . . .

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Thanks Tam for hosting this fun party. Now I have to go see what all the participants have collected at: http://www.thegypsyscorner.com/

They keep coming and coming and are getting bigger and bigger. I have some I could've won a ribbon at the county fair with last week!! I've given lots away but now I notice people are running when they see me coming with an armful of these!! I'm eating and grinding and making bread and more bread! I only planted 3 plants!!! There's at least 6 more ready in the garden right now. I must have very good soil!! After all this land was once a dairy farm.

I'd mail you all some but they're heavy!!

Have a great Tuesday.

Shirley

It's Blue Monday Again Already!!

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Thank you Sally for hosting Blue Monday. Be sure you click right on over there and see what all the participants have found to be BLUE!!!! http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

OK, Here it is. My Goodwill Store. And look . . . it has a great blue top!

This was one of my finds at GW this week for $7.00. Now that's more than I usually pay but then I got 20% off. I'm not sure if I'll use it like this (with a little more sanding) or maybe paint it. I liked the shape.

I have this in my china cupboard but I honestly forget where I got it from. Pretty though!

My husband, Jack and I went to New England for our honeymoon and we went through "The House of the Seven Gables". I just love old houses. This one of course had the hidden staircase. Fun!

Pretty little blue tea pot. Haven't used it yet in a table scape. I'm trying to find some blue dishes in that shade.

Well, teal is a shade of blue. I found this wonderful Colonial candle when I was cleaning out drawers.

My basket of blue kitchen towels. (That basket was a garage sale find this summer)

Now, you're probably wondering why I put this Off Clip-On insect repellent on here!! Because "It really works!!!!" It has saved me from mosquito bites all summer! (And it's BLUE!) No smelly sprays just the almost silent hum of a little fan. You just clip it on your belt or lay it on a table. It's great.

Well that's all for now. Back to listing things on eBay!! I'm decluttering!

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/scorwin814

Shirley

Just a reminder . . .

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Be sure to visit Bella Vista for her grand givaway.  You have to do it today, it's the deadline!!!

http://barbsgoodlife.blogspot.com/2009/08/blue-monday-and-anniversary-giveaway.html

Easy Peach Cobbler

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It's Friday again and time for all those delicious and varied recipes from all over. Thank you Michael at Designs by Gollum for hosting this popular event. Go see what all the participants have cooked up!

http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/

Now this recipe I've made lots and lots of times, just not recently; but now that I've made it and remember how good it is, I'll be making it often. It's very easy. The recipe is below.

Melt one stick of real butter in baking pan. (If using a glass dish melt in microwave!!!!!)

Mix flour, sugar and milk (recipe at bottom). Batter can be slightly lumpy.

Pour batter into melted butter (don't mix).

Drain a large can of sliced peaches.

Spoon and arrange sliced peaches on top.

Bake till nicely browned and bubbling.

And here it is in all it's rich goodness. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or just cream is good too.

Recipe for Easy Peach Cobbler:

1 C flour + 1 TBSP baking powder. (Or you can just use a cup of self rising flour)

1 C sugar

1 C milk

Beat together

Melt 1 stick of butter (real butter!) in a 9 X 9 baking pan

Pour batter into pan onto the melted butter (don't mix)

Spoon 1 large (drained) can of sliced peaches into pan

Bake about 35 minutes at 450 degrees.

Enjoy

Happy Friday. I have to eat the whole pan myself : ))

Shirley

Table for One Please

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Thanks to Susan as always for hosting Tablescape Thurdays. Please drop by her beautiful site and look all around. There you will also find all the participants of this party.

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

This week I decided to stay inside(!) and have a dinner for one in front of the fireplace. Of course, being summer,, we don't have a fire but I'll do another in the winter. I had to fit in my new Windsor chair somehow : ))

I centered this tablescape around some pieces from my brown transfer collection. These three pieces belonged to my Aunt Addah. All three are marked T&R Boote, England. They are the Lahore Pattern from 1880 and have a registry no.

Love the tea pot! It holds quite a lot.

The creamer. I wish I could find the sugar but I think I will just try and get a silver sugar scuttle from eBay. I've bid on a couple but didn't get them.

This lace tablecloth was my Mom's

Crystal wine and candle sticks are newer.

From over head.

I got this silver napkin holder from eBay. It comes in a set of four, all a little different. Very pretty.

Square votive holders are from GW. ($.50 each)

My chair again : )) Also my favorite picture in back of the 3 white arabs.

Hope everyone has a happy and blessed Thursday.

Thanks for dropping by. I'd love if you'd leave me a little hello.

Shirley

Outdoors at the Barn and in the Garden

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I hope the heat wave is ending for some of you people. Here in Ohio we've had a pretty good summer (heat-wise). Thanks to Susan for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. Now go over and take a look at her wonderful site: http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/

Some of my outside photos of the day. I spent half the day at the barn.

This is Preacher coming over to say hello.

Satire is just happily grazing away.

The fly masks not only keep the flies out of their eyes and ears but sort of act like sun glasses!

In My Garden:

The little tomatoes (Sweet 100s) are putting out everyday. My big tomatoes are good size but haven't turned red yet. (And "No" I don't like Green fried tomatoes!)

The beets are ready. They are so sweet!

Just two pepper plants. One green and one red. Both sweet.

The acorn squash are ready. Mmmmm. I cut it in half long ways, take out the seeds and bake. The last 1/2 hour I put a big hunk of butter and brown sugar in the middle of it.

Produce of the day.

Hope everyone is having a great week. Happy Wednesday.

Shirley