Monday, July 1, 2013

Patriotic Pizzelles

 
 
For today's tea in the garden, I'm serving Patriotic Pizzelles, which are my hubby's favorite cookie.  You can find the pizzelle recipe here.    The Williamsburg pewter teapot was gifted to me from my late Aunt Kitty. 
 

 
I added a little food coloring to the batter to add some patriotic pizazz!
 
 


Uncle Sam is proudly waving his flag and we thank our countrymen and women for the gift of Liberty.
 
 
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Happy 43 Years to Us!

 
Anniversary Vignette with our wedding cake topper, hand painted plate and the hankie I carried for "something old". 
 
 
 
Here's a better view of our wedding plate.
 
 
 
 
It all started in 1963 in the hallway of St. Francis de Sales High School,  in Columbus, Ohio.  Two 14-year-olds met, then danced their first dance to The Beach Boy's song "In My Room" at a dance in the gym.  He was the captain of the football team and I was his cheerleader.  I liked to be in school plays and he drove me to practice.  On June 27, 1970, those two kids were married.

 
Yes, we've changed over the years and so have our likes and dislikes .  Our LOVE for each other, however, has never waivered. 
 
We've been through deaths of our grandparents, our dads, aunts,  uncles and two miscarriages.
We've shared the joy of births of our four children and our six grandchildren.
 
He likes hunting, fishing, college football, NFL football, Duck Dynasty, the History and Military channels, and action-packed thrillers.
I like Downton Abbey, HGTV, the Food Network, cooking, baking, sewing, swimming and yoga.
 
How can two very different individuals make it work? 
It's through our never-ending love  and commitment for each other and memories of a lifetime that we cherish of our family and friends.
 
There are years that we were so busy, that we barely remember them.  Thank heavens for photos to remind us what those years were!
 
I believe God put him on earth to love me, to take care of our family and to be a good, supportive   loyal friend to me and to others.    He's the one we always count on and he has done the best job ever.
 
I will be forever grateful for my happy life.  He is my strength and my hero.  Although he has been battling prostate cancer for going on eight years, he has never stopped in trying his best to fight it.  That's how my guy is. 


 
Happy 43 years to my love!


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Monday, June 24, 2013

Oreo Pie

 
For my tea in the garden, I've made some oreo pie.  Would you care to share a slice and have a cup of tea?
 

 
My Mom gifted me with this darling teapot when we visited in Ohio.   My Mom is the Queen of Thrift Shopping and found this little gem on one of her outings.  Isn't it sweet?  I call it the Cottage Girl Teapot.
 

 
This pie is so easy and perfect for a Summer treat!  Here's how it's made:
 

 
1 package of vanilla instant pudding (I used sugar-free)
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (8-ounce) tub of frozen whipped topping, thawed
about 10 Oreos, crushed
1 Oreo cookie crust, store-bought or homemade
 
Mix the instant pudding with the milk with a whisk, until well blended.  Add the whipped topping and  blend well.  Fold in the crushed Oreos.  Pour into the cookie crust, cover and freeze for at least 6 hours.
 
When ready to serve, sit out at room temperature about 10-15 minutes for easier slicing.  Enjoy!
 



 

 
I'll leave you with a view of my newest fairy garden that I've planted with my cottage teapot, some herbs and mini plants. 
 
 
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