Monday, October 30, 2017

Frankenstein Pudding Cups

 It's finally cold here in Texas, and my tea is inside for today.  Mr. Bear even had to put on a BOO sweater to be our host. 

 I made this hand appliqued piece years ago, but it originally had been framed in a large hoop.  Does anyone remember those?  I changed it into a pillow to use on my sofa.


 This ghost I machine appliqued,  and it is 30+ years old.  

 Here's Cissy with her Frankenstein pudding cups that she's ready to take home to her siblings.  Didn't she do a great job?  The doggy dressed in a ghost costume plays the "Ghostbusters" song, and we were dancing around my kitchen to the tune! 




Yield: 4-5 cups

Frankenstein Pudding Cups

I bought clear cups from the Dollar Tree to use for the pudding. Don't they make a fun Halloween treat? Use a black permanent marker for the face, and have a glue gun handy for the ears.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Homemade or boxed vanilla pudding, tinted green
  • Thawed frozen whipped topping, or homemade whipped cream
  • Chocolate Sandwich cookies
  • Rolos

INSTRUCTIONS:


  1. Make your vanilla pudding and tint it green. Fold in several scoops of thawed frozen whipped topping, or homemade whipped cream. Set aside.
  2. Crush some chocolate sandwich cookies in the food processor, or by hand in a food storage bag, with a rolling pin.
  3. Fill the cups with the pudding mixture. Add about an inch of the crushed cookies for Frankenstein's hair.
  4. Add the facial features and a scar. Glue on the Rolo candies for the ears. There you have it...a cute and edible Halloween treat!
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Monday, October 23, 2017

Creepy Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

 My fun witch is our hostess for today!  Cissy and I made cupcakes with gummy fingers that Cissy stuck in the frosting.  Won't you join us?


 I made this towel years ago and I thought it would make the perfect table covering.  


 Here's Cissy with two of the three plates of cupcakes that she was able to take home to her siblings.  It was her idea to make red velvet cupcakes, and you can find that recipe here Don't you just know that she's loved when she comes home? The gummy fingers came from Target. 




Yield: Enough to frost 24 cupcakes

Cream Cheese Frosting

This frosting is so yummy and Cissy wanted a cream cheese frosting for our red velvet cupcakes.  Cissy used some red frosting to add for "blood".  You can see my son's cupcake in the background with a hand coming out.

INGREDIENTS:


  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
  • 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS:


  1. Put the butter and cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a mixer. Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat well. Add the vanilla and mix.
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Monday, October 16, 2017

Pumpkin Krispie Treats and a New Granddaughter

 We are celebrating with a special tea for a new granddaughter that was born !  


 Cissy and I made some pumpkin krispie treats, and she got to take some home to her siblings.


My sister had told me how she made these cute pumpkins for her co-workers.   Cissy and I just made the regular Rice Krispie treat recipe, but we colored the marshmallow mixture a pretty orange, and then shaped them into balls.  We sprayed our hands with cooking spray, but really, water on the hands is the best for keeping them from sticking.  We then put a Hershey Kiss on top and then Cissy made some stems with some green icing. 


 I have a new granddaughter that was born to my youngest son, and daughter in law.  Isn't she beautiful??  Her name is Hayden Catherine and she was born on October 14th.  


 Mama and baby are doing great!

Harper is now a big sister!!

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Monday, October 9, 2017

Pumpkin Bread

 Please join me  for my favorite pumpkin bread and a cup of tea, won't you?  I have some whipped cream cheese that we can smear onto our slices.


 Isn't this pumpkin teapot the cutest?  I don't buy any decorations any more.  I just bring out the old friends!


This Calico teacup from Crownford China, Staffordshire, England is one that I like to use in the Fall.

This week, after school, Cissy made these cute pumpkin head guys that I saw on my bloggy buddy Lynn's recent post at Happier Than A Pig In Mud, found  here.

Lynn always shares fun ideas and great recipes.

Yield: 2- 9x5" loaf pans, or 3-7x3" loaf pans 

Pumpkin Bread

I've been making this bread recipe for over 40 years, from when I lived in Ohio. I've never found another one that I like better. I hope you try it, as it's the perfect Fall treat,  and makes for nice gifts. I sometimes make mini loaf pans for gifting.  They freeze well, too.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 and 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (2 cups)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup chopped nuts, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together in a large bowl. I often just use a whisk to do this.
  2. Beat the eggs slightly, then add the pumpkin, water, sugar, oil, and nuts (if using), and mix together.
  3. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix.
  4. Pour into greased loaf pans.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. If making mini loaves, check after 30 minutes or so.
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Monday, October 2, 2017

Popcorn Snack Mix for Fall in Love with Texas Blog Tour


Hi everyone, and please join me on my patio!  How about starting off with some yummy popcorn mix that my sweet granddaughter, Cissy, mixed up for us?  Would you like a cup of apple cider, hot cocoa or tea, while we........

Katie, from Let's Add Sprinkles was so kind in coordinating this for us.  Thank you so much, Katie!


 Cissy gathered all the decorations for the table.  She grabbed these pumpkins that I made years ago.  It's a quick project, using homespun fabric, then sewing on patches and buttons, and attaching twigs, raffia, and silk leaves. The pumpkins are weighted with rice on the bottom and then stuffed with polyfil.

 My Blessings mug is a favorite for Fall!


 Here's Cissy sprinkling Halloween sprinkles on the warm almond bark.




Yield: About 8 Goody Bags

Popcorn Snack Mix

Cissy and I adapted Mary's recipe, by increasing the amount of popcorn and using Almond Bark. It's a fun project to make with kids, and can be adapted for different holidays!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 24 ounces of Almond Bark (We used Aldi's brand), or similar candy coating
  • About 10 cups of popped corn, removing old maids
  • Colored jimmies
  • Pretzels (We used pumpkin and bat shaped pretzels from Target)
  • Candy of your choice, such as M&M's, candy corn, etc.
  • Mixed Nuts or Peanuts can be added

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Pop your popcorn. Cissy and I did ours in my microwave popcorn popper, doing two batches. Be sure to remove any old maids and unpopped kernels. Place your popcorn in a large bowl.
  2. Melt the almond bark according to package directions.
  3. Mix the warm almond bark with the popcorn, stirring until coated. Spread this onto wax paper or parchment lined baking sheets.
  4. While the candy coating is still warm, add the jimmies or sprinkles. Let this set until cool, which takes about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Once the mixture is cool, break it apart, and then add pretzels, candy, nuts, etc. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
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Cissy and I made goody bags to share for her Mom's (my daughter's birthday) for all the kids.  Please help yourself before you leave. 

Here's a Happy Birthday picture of my daughter, Molly, along with her four kids!

  Thank you for your visit!

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