Where Have I Been?

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Where have I been? Well I took alittle break after Christmas then I came down with a horrible cold. Still coughing and wish I could stop that. I am so sore from coughing 24/7. I've tried alot of home remedies but nothing seems to help. I have tried a few new recipes and will be sharing those with yall this week. I finally got it down on homemade biscuits. I know sounds silly but I have been trying so hard to get the biscuit of my dreams, lol. I best explain myself. lol I know I sound nuts. lol. As a young girl I remember my Grandmother and Mother whipping up a batch of homemade biscuits for breakfast. I loved eating them. Adding butter and the syrup oh what a delight in my stomach. lol. Being so young I didn't really pay attention on what all they added in their sweet recipe. My Mother passed away when I was 11 and my Grandmother passed away when I was in high school. So I never got the chance of writing down some of their favorite recipes. I have been on a quest on cooking the correct biscuit like they did. What I found out is this it's not that hard. Very simple and they were wonderful when i tried them last weekend. I did a happy dance in my kitchen. Thank goodness no one was looking. lol. Anyways I will be sharing the biscuit recipe this week with you if you are interested. I have been working on a few Valentine prims. I wish I could sew and create all that I want too but I just don't have that much time in my day. :( Up at top is a free graphic for your taking. I have some Valentines but I have misplaced those on my computer somewhere. lol Only me only me. lol. Going to wrap it up. I hope everyone has had a wonderful start to this New Year so far. God's blessings to each of you until tomorrow!~Dena 

Tuesday Already.......

I can't believe it is already Tuesday. Time is really flying this month. Before we know it Christmas will be here. I am not finished with shopping. This month has always been hectic for me. My husband's birthday is this month before Christmas and our wedding anniversary too. So I always get stumped in getting him presents. Birthday + Anniversary + Christmas = One bald headed woman. lol. I feel like pulling my hair out. lol It will come together, it always does. I plan on making homemade tamales this coming Saturday. I always love making those during the Christmas Family get together.

I have already pulled out my bigger jeans because I know it's coming with all the food I will be cooking and I know where it's going. lol. Since I am discussing food I thought I would share a recipe with yall today. This is easy to make and it would be a great gift giver to friends and neighbors an of coarse family. lol. We can't leave family out. lol Ok here ya go, yall have a blessed day!

~Dena~

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Old-Fashion Peanut Brittle

3 cups of sugar

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup light corn syrup

1 pound raw, shelled Spanish peanuts

2 Tablespoons soda

1/2 stick margarine

1 teaspoon vanilla

Boil sugar, water an corn syrup in a non-stick pot until it spins a thread (290 degrees). Add peanuts and stir continuously until syrup is light golden brown. Remove from   heat and add soda, followed by margarine, then vanilla; mixture will foam. Stir until margarine melts. Pour onto 2 baking sheets 10x14 with sides . Let cool before breaking into pieces. Candy stores best if wrapped in plastic wrap.

Yield : 3 pounds. I love putting mine in decorative Christmas tins to give out.

Merry Christmas!

What a nice day.

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I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend so far. Today I am sharing with you 3 FREE graphics. They are so pretty. I have had a very long day at our local towns Christmas festival. Santa was there and my kiddos was tickled over that. Lots of good Christmas music which I enjoyed very much. Oh the food....let's not even go there. lol Had a nice day with my sweet family.  I want to thank everyone again for following my blog and leaving such kind words. I am slowly getting to yours but I will visit I promise. lol. I have really enjoyed blogging again and sharing recipes with you all and graphics. I want to share another sweet recipe with you all today. I make these candies every Christmas and when I have a Christmas eve party none are left on the plate. I think you Will enjoy them allot. They are very very very simple to make. Have a great night. ~Dena

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Hay Stacks

1- bag of butterscotch chips

1 - bag of chocolate chips

1- bag of chow mein noodles

1 cup of unsalted or salted peanuts

Combine butterscotch an chocolate chips in a 2 quart dish. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Stir to blend. You can also melt your chips in a sauce pan over medium-low heat. Watch closely because the chocolate will burn on bottom of pan if you don't keep stirring it. After it melts add your noodles in slowly and nuts until all blended well. Use a tablespoon and drop on wax paper. Let harden.

These candies are yum and you will enjoy.

Note: if you think your chocolate needs to be little thinner add just a tad bit of milk. It works great.

Enjoy!