National Pizza Month ~ #pizzaroundup

October is National Pizza Month and I am a big fan of pizza.  I think I could eat it for every meal and there was days when I was single I did... those days are over as I don't get it that often anymore... But when I do watch out.. I eat and eat and eat.  I also love pizza cold, I was the one that the pizza places remembered as I would ask them not to deliver my pizza in their warmers.

Foodie Friends Friday ~ Halloween Party #foodiefriendsfriday

Where did this month of October go?  In one week it will be over and I don't think I say any of it... How about you?  So, are you ready for Halloween... not me, but then I really don't have to do anything for it ~ I usually eat all the treats I buy to hand out so I am thinking I am not going to hand out anything this year.. No treats, no extra weight for me.. Win, Win.

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

Pumpkin and Cheesecake... two of my favorite things and what could be better on a Fall day then a Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake ~ nothing right?

Crazy Ingredient Challenge ~ Broccoli and Pumpkin #crazyingredientchallenge

Chicken and Broccoli Pizza has to be my favorite type of pizza so when we got our ingredients for our Crazy Ingredient Challenge ~ Broccoli and Pizza, I just knew what I had to make.  Pizza!  I did some searching and found that I could just put the pumpkin puree into my pizza crust and that is what I did.  The verdict... YUM!  I decided to use turkey instead of chicken as I had some on hand... but it would be perfect with chicken too.

Fall Wreath #crafts

Fall Wreath

I have wanted to start a craft section and do at least one craft per week, but that is not happening.  So I will just post as I get some crafts done.
I have been very late this year in getting my Fall decorations up.  I usually get them up before Canadian Thanksgiving but as you can tell that was last weekend and I am still working on it.  I wanted to make a wreath to put on the front door but that failed too.  I couldn't find any bigger grapevine wreaths anyway in the are and I am not sure where I put the extras I had.  Maybe I used them all.
Anyways there are only a few place I can find craft supplies ~ Walmart, Shopko and the Dollar Store.  I started at the Dollar Store and most of the material I found was from there.. So now I have a Dollar Store Craft.

What I used:

1 inch letters "FALL"
small scrap of scrapbooking paper
6 inch wreath
ribbon
leaves (felt) ~ I used 8
couple of plastic flowers
glue- I used Tacky Glue and a Glue Gun.

Directions:
I first glued the letters to the back of the scrapbook paper.  Once dried I cut them out ~ this was the hardest part.  Glue leaves to one side of the wreath.  Arrange flowers and glue to the other side.  Glue 'FALL' close to the top of the wreath.  Make a bow and attach to the bottom... And you are done.
Simple, Easy and Cheap...   This maybe cost about $2.50 total with lots left over to make more and I think it looks wonderful on my fireplace.

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Links:  Project Stash, Trick and Treat Part 4, Crafty Frenzy Friday Inspiration Spotlight

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National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Today is National Chocolate Cupcake Day.  It has to be one of my favorite days... who doesn't like chocolate and cupcakes together.

#FoodieFriendsFriday is having a Cupcake Party

Everyone likes cupcakes, right?  I know I do and I have seen many of them as I am surfing through facebook, pinterest, the web..  Nothing could be better then your own individual cake ~ A CUPCAKE.

Daily Dish Magazine Turns One and we are having a great giveaway

Can you believe that the Daily Dish Magazine is turning one?

Over the past year the 10 of us under the leadership of Tracy we have grown, both personally and as a group.  We strive to bring you articles about cooking, crafts, DIY, travel, reviews and much, much more.  Each one of us brings something different and unique.   I personally feel that we have learned from each other and have all become great friends through cyber world.   But we would have not grown as much or as quickly if it wasn't for the hard work and  dedication of Tracy, who has spent many hours and answered many questions and works feverishly to bring all of  us to the potential we can be.  I love the diversity that this magazine offers to all of us and to our readers.

Natural Herbal Living E- Magazine ~ Ginger Review and a Giveaway

I love the smell of gingerbread cooking in the oven.  Nothing beats the taste of a fresh ginger cookie.

 Did you know that Ginger has other uses then just for baking? 

The October issue of the Natural Herbal Living Magazine talks all about Ginger.

Let's Dip in Caramel for our Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #foodiefriendsfriday

Let's Dip in Caramel tonight at Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party

Harvest Your Health Bundle Sale and A Review

I have become an affiliate for Harvest your Health and have had an opportunity to read some of the great ebooks that have been offered in this bundle.  I also have been able to make some of the recipes that are in the book.  Today I am going to review two of the recipe books that I like.

Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Review

I received this product through smiley360 in exchange of my honest opinion and review . You can also join smiley360 by going here.

Harvest Your Health Bundle #ebundle #harvestyourhealth

Have you ever wanted to buy some e-books about cooking health, personal care and/or fitness but didn't because of the price?  Well now you can because for a week you can buy them all for a low price of $37.00.  The best part of this is that they are e-books, so you can download them to your computer, your phone or your I-pad and you have them available to read whenever and however you want.  I have downloaded a few of the cook books to my dropbox and adobe reader... so that I can even open them on the computer at work if  I have to time to read.  I love that I can open the dropbox on my phone for the recipe books as they are right there.. at my finger tip.  I can look at a recipe when I am grocery shopping, read it home when I am cooking... Perfect for me and could be perfect for you too.

Slow Cooker Recipes for every Occasion.

Slow Cooker recipes can be used for any meal or any occasion.  You can start your meal the night before or the morning and it will be ready for breakfast or dinner.  The worst part about setting your slow cooker the night before is that you keep waking up to those wonderful smells of food.

It's Chili over at Foodie Friends Friday #foodiefriendsfriday

Fall is coming full force here in the U.P. and what is better when when the temperatures drop but Chili!

It is Chili over here at Foodie Friends Friday.

It also is National Chili week and we are going to celebrate.

What type of chili are you going to bring?

Highlights from last week...

Host Favorite

We at Foodie Friends Friday pick on of our favorite recipes that are linked up to each party.  This isn't an easy job for us as there are so many great recipes.  These recipes are then featured over at the Daily Dish on Monday.  To be featured you must have a link back to either Foodie Friends Friday or the host blog that you link up with.

My Host Favorite

I am a huge cheese fan so picking only one favorite was very hard for me... All recipes made with cheese are a hit with me.  This week I picked Cheese and Onion Swirl Rolls from Cynthia over at Feeding Big.  I loved her combination of cheese and onions.  Another big plus was that she made the rolls from scratch.  I was hoping to make these before today but just ran out of time.

photo credit:  Feeding Big

Recipes that Got the Most Click

Homemade Mozzarella - In the Kitchen with Jenny
Cheesy Garlic Biscuit ~ Yesterfood
Fiesta Lasagna ~Dizzy Busy and Hungry

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Cobweb Cookies (aka Lace Cookies) #fillthecookiejar

This month I waiting until the very last day to make my cookies... I am not sure what my problem is ~ either I need more hours in the day or I just need to get more organized.  I am thinking that it is the organization part that I need to work on.  But I did get my cookies made and they turned out even though they are quite large~ but cobwebs are large aren't they.

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

I love this time of year... love the change of colours and the cool crisp air.  Best of all is that it is pumpkin season.  I know that you could have pumpkins all year round as all you have to do is buy a can of pumpkin puree... but pumpkin is the best when fall is in the air.
I also love pumpkin flavour in my tea and coffee.. Nothing beats a Pumpkin Spice Latte or even a Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte..and I have been even drinking more since I made this Pumpkin  Spice Syrup.Lately I have been coming home from work,  making myself a coffee and adding some pumpkin spice syrup , no wonder I don't sleep.

Bird Bath and Feeder

I know that you are probably thinking.... Why is she posting about a bird feeder at this time of year.  The birds are now thinking of flying south and the snow will be falling.  Why oh Why would I write about making a bird feeder.  Well, it is because I just got time to make it.  I did buy the material as soon as Cynthia from Feeding Big brought over this idea to my facebook page. Hers is a butterfly feeder but I decided to make mine into a birdbath and feeder.  Head over to her page for the directions to make her feeder.  I only took pictures of what I used and the end product.

Garlic Cheese Biscuits

One of my favorite places to eat is Red Lobster and their biscuits are to die for.  I just go there for them.  When I was living in Saskatoon, my great aunt and I would go out for lunch and dinner at least twice a month.  On of our favorite restaurants was Red Lobster.  Since moving to the States I am not even sure I have been to a Red Lobster but I can still have my biscuits or at least something very similar.  I received this recipe years ago from a friend.

It is a Cheesy Party at Foodie Friends Friday. #foodiefriendsfriday

I love cheese.  I adore cheese.  I could eat cheese for just about every meal and I do.. What about you?

I can't wait to see what everyone will bring to this party!

What is your favorite cheese?

Slow Cooker Apple and Onion Pork Chops

Apple season is upon us.  I haven't gone picking any this year and we will see if I get any done or not.  My brother has apple trees on his land and as long as the animals don't get them, I should be able to get a few picked.

The other day I had some Granny Smith Apples in the fridge and also pork chops so decided I wanted to make something with them.  This is what I came up with.

Crazy Ingredient Challenge ~ Tomatoes and Coconut #crazyingredientchallenge

This month has gone by like a flash.  It is a good thing that I did my CIC early or I would not be posting today.  What is CIC, you ask.  Each month we are given two ingredients and we need to come up with a recipe with these two ingredients.  We are given the ingredients on the first of the month and post on the 20th.  You can decide if you want to join each month, which is great.  There is a button at the bottom of the post that you can click to find out more information.

We are celebrating Fall at Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party

It is time again for....

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party

and we are

Celebrating Fall

Guest Post over at Feeding Big ~ Reiska

Today I am doing a Guest Post over at Feeding Big while Cynthia is over in Germany vacationing.  I feel a bit jealous that she is having fun while I am at home working.. but glad that she is having fun and hope that she shares lots of pictures.   I am sure she is enjoying the German Food over there.

Smoothies

We start most of our mornings off with a smoothie.  It is a quick breakfast that I can make for my hubby as he leaves out the door for class.  Full of fruits and yumminess.  I make mine different every morning depending on what fruit I put in.  I love a mixture of fruit and depending on my mood and what I have on hand I use strawberries, raspberries, peaches, mangoes and bananas.  I always throw my fruit that is getting soft into the freezer, just for this purpose.

Co-hosting over at Fluster Buster's Creative Muster

I am so excited to be cohosting with Robin from Fluster Buster and also for everyone who checked out my Apple Caramel Oatmeal Cookies.  These cookies have been a hit on my blog and I hope that you like them too.   Thank you so much Robin for featuring them and letting me co-host this wonderful party again.

International Chocolate Day ~ Chocolate Recipes.

Today is 

International Chocolate Day!

I love Chocolate ~ How about you?

Gaining weight is not the only thing Chocolate does for you ~ it helps strengthen your enamels, it is heart healthy, helps you sleep and helps you get out of your funk... So why don't we eat chocolate every day.  The only problem is that you have to eat the right kind of chocolate ~ the best for your body and mind is dark chocolate and unsweetened. 

Today is also Friday the 13th... are you superstitious?

Well, if you are just eat some chocolate and all those superstitions will disappear.. 

Chocolate can help anything.

It 's Chocolate Time at Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #foodiefriendsfriday

Who doesn't like chocolate?

It comes in every size and shape for whatever you need... Chocolate always makes everything better.

Did you know that their is an International Chocolate Day?

September 13th is the day.. and we here at Foodie Friends Friday are celebrating with a

Chocolate Party at Foodie Friends Friday 

SelectAware.Com Review

This is a sponsor review of Selectaware.com and all opinions are 100% mine.

A while back I was contacted by Bobbi from Selectaware.com  to critique their website.  This website is a Online coupon Portal.  I was given a gift card from one of their many stores that they have coupons and discounts for, so that I would be able to critique the whole process of using the website to find coupons and to buy from a store.  In no way am I obliged to give a positive review and all opinion is 100% mine.

Cinnamon Wreath with a Twist

I am a big fan of cinnamon rolls, especially ones  with lots and lots of raisins.  My husband on the other hand really doesn't like them.. he is not a big fan of cinnamon ~~~ So that just means more for me.  I don't make them very much for that reason. 

Foodie Friends Friday Back to School Linky Party #foodiefriendsfriday

I can't believe that it is Thursday already and it is time for our linky party once again.  By this time I am sure everyone is back to school.  I think the kids around here went back this morning, at least I heard them waiting for the bus across the street.  My husband has started his last year of university on Tuesday.. I will be so exciting when he is finally done with school ~ although I don't think this will be the end of it.

This week's theme is .... You guessed it

Apple Caramel Oatmeal Cookies #fillthecookiejar

It is Fill the Cookie Jar time again and my cookie jar has been empty so need to fill it up.  This group was started by Cynthia from Feeding Big through Facebook.  Each month we are given a theme and we can decide if we want to join or not.  It is up to use, you don't have to join every month.  That is one thing I like about this group... But of course I love cookies so of course I am here with another what I think is a great cookie.

Raspberry Green Sun Tea

I know, I know, you are probably thinking to yourself that it is September... Why ohh why would I need a sun tea recipe.  I wanted to write this up because my 8 year old nephew should me how to make sun tea and I love it.  I think he was secretly pleased to show his old auntie something.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party ~Grilling and Outdoor Recipes #foodiefriendsfriday

Summer is slowly coming to an end, days are starting to get shorter and the leaves are turning colour.  But there is still time to do some outdoor cooking.  I find this time of year is perfect to have a fire when the evenings are a little bit cooler and you are not sweating over your BBQ.

I am Co-hosting a Party over at Fluster Busters #linkyparty

I am so excited this week as I am co-hosting with Robin from Fluster Buster.  I have linked up to her parties a couple of times when I remember and last week my Taco Filled Shells  were a hit... So thank you to everyone that took the time to come over and check them out.  Also thank you Robin for featuring them this week and letting me be co-host.  I can't wait to see what you all bring to this week's party.

It's a Pizza Party on Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #FoodieFriendsFriday

I can't believe that is already Thursday... I am back to work but had a wonderful, wonderful staycation.  Last week I had company so was a busy week but I did get a few days to rest up before I had to go to work...

Now onto our Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party...

Who likes Pizza?  I do, I do... 

I hope you do too...because

Taco Filled Shells

I found this recipe on facebook.  Not sure where or who's page that I found it on.  All I did was read the recipe and made it from memory.  So if it is yours please let me know.

I made these last week when  my sisters and nephews came to visit.  It was a great success.  I was given 2 thumbs up for it from one of my nephews and he also said I was the "best cook every".

Crazy Ingredient Challenge ~ Avocado and Caramel #crazyingredientchallenge

Foodie Friends Friday

This week has been a busy one for me as I have had my sisters and nephews here... But looking at my post it has been a busy couple of weeks as all I have done are these linky post... But I will soon be back to doing more posts again, just bear with me please. 

Foodie Friends Friday ~ Apple Party #foodiefriendsfriday

Hope everyone is having a great week.  I am on vacation or holidays as everyone else but the American's would say.  A couple of my sisters will be coming this weekend for a week, so we will be out playing all week.  I hope the weather will cooperate with us.

As the fall weather is slowly approaching and school will be starting soon we are going to be having an Apple Week on Foodie Friends Friday ~ Recipes and Crafts.

Host Favorite

Head over to the Daily Dish Magazine to find out which recipes where the host favorite from last week's party.  To have your link picked as host favorite you must link back your recipe to Foodie Friends Friday or the host that you link up with.

My Host Favorite

This week the recipe I picked was from Twisted Chef T.  I love making new drinks and this Ice Cold Rose- Limeade looks so refreshing.  Now I just have to find some Rose Syrup to make this.  Thank you for sharing it, Tunazzina. 

photo credit:  Twisted Chef T

Recipe That Got Most Clicks

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Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party

Hope it has been a good week for all of you.  It has been a busy week for me as I had a course added to my full time hours.  The course is now done and I passed even though I didn't pick up a book.  Just read along  they went over the material.. I have taken this course at least 4 times so if I don't know it by now I will never learn it.  

It is time for....

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party

No theme again this week... just bring your favorite recipes

Review of Last Week's Party

Host Favorite

Each host picks their favorite recipe.  These  recipes are then shared over at the Daily Dish Magazine on Monday.  To have your recipe picked we ask that you link back to your recipe to Foodie Friends Friday and the blog that you linked up with.  Next week your recipe just might be here.

My Host Favorite 

I am a big fan of iced coffee these days.  I think I like it better then hot coffee.  I always have a picture of iced coffee in my fridge, just ready to add some different flavours to it.  I use my french press when I make my iced coffee and I like to have it sit for at least 12 hours in the fridge.  So when I saw that The Better Baker brought over some Homemade Iced Coffee I had to pick this recipe. You don't have to go out to get a great cup of iced coffee, you can just make it at home for pennies.

photo credit:
The Better Baker

Recipes with Most Clicks

Fluffy Biscuits~ In the Kitchen with Jenny
Hushpuppies   ~ An Alli Event
Pizza Dipping Sticks ~ Simple Clean and Homemade

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Craisin White Chocolate Marshmallow Oatmeal Cookies ~ #fillthecookiejar

I have joined another new facebook group called Fill the Cookie Jar.   This group was started by a good friend, Cynthia from Feeding Big.  Each month we are given a theme and we will have to fill the cookie jar with the cookies we have made.  This month's theme is Kids Favorite/Back to School.  The post will be published on the first of the month.  You do not have to participate every month, which is a nice feature of this group.  If you are interested in joining click on the link:  Fill the Cookie Jar, fill out the form and start baking cookies.. Who doesn't like to bake and eat cookies.

Fill The Cookie Jar

One of my favorite cookies growing up and is still today is Oatmeal Raisin cookies.  I could eat the whole cookie jar.  Last week at work they had Oatmeal Craisin cookies with marshmallows.  I decided that this was going to be my cookie for this month.  I decided to add  some white chocolate, because who doesn't like chocolate in their cookies.  I did some reading about adding marshmallows to your cookies.  One person said to not add them to the dough mixture and just to push them into the center part of the cookies.  I tried that and it got tedious, so I dumped the rest of the marshmallows into the cookie dough and mixed them up.  I tried not to have any marshmallows on the bottom so that they wouldn't stick.  They did work out but the marshmallows melted too much for my liking so next time I will put them in after they have baked about half the time and see what happens.  I will update when I do this.

Craisin White Chocolate Marshmallow Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup softened butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

3 cups oatmeal

2 cups flour (I used 3/4 cup whole wheat and 1 1/4 cup white flour)

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp allspice

1 cup craisin

1/2 cup white chocolate (I used Ghirardelli white chocolate and broke it into pieces)

1/2 cup miniature marshmallows ( I cut my marshmallows in half)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In mixing bowl add butter and sugars.  Mix until smooth. 

Add eggs and beat until thoroughly mixed.

Mix in vanilla.  

In separate bowl mix oatmeal, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice.  Slowly add this mixture to butter/sugar mixture and continue to beat until well mixed.  

With mixing spoon mix in craisins and white chocolate.  

Either add marshmallows at this stage or wait until the cookies are on cookie sheet.  

Using cookie scoop drop cookies onto cookie sheet. 

If you haven't added the marshmallows, add a couple of them now.. pressing into cookie dough  

Bake for 10-12 minutes in 350 degree oven.  Let sit on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Links:  Tasty Thursdays, CakeFriday Coffee Klatch

Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice is dish eaten in West Africa.  It can be eaten with or without meat.  It can be made as a main meal or a side dish.  I did a guest post over at Hungry Little Girl and shared my recipe over there.  So you will have to head over to Jutta's blog for the recipe.

Jollof Rice

For recipe go HERE

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