Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #157

I can't believe that it is Thursday already... It feels like we just finished up last week's party and it is time to start again.  I know I have had a very busy week ~ we are moving into the new expansion at work.. So excited, so along with being party day I can celebrate working in a new state of the art facility.  I hope you will join me and bring all your wonderful recipes, crafts and DIY too...

Coconut Pesto Pasta with Chicken #CIC

Can you believe that it is just about the end of July already?  Where has the time and the summer gone?  This recipe is perfect for summer as it is easy to make, doesn't take to long and won't heat up your kitchen.... So to me, who doesn't have a/c that is perfect.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #156

It is time to come and join us for
Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party...
A great place to share your best recipes, crafts and DIY...
Make sure you check out what everyone has been working on.

It is always so fun to see what all you awesome bloggers are doing...

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #155

It is Thursday and guess what that means....

It is time to PAR-TAY...

Come join us and link up your recipes, crafts or DIY

BBQ Honey Garlic Chicken {slow cooker recipe}

Last weekend my hubby came home from downstate.  He told me that he wasn't going to come until Friday instead of after work on Thursday and would need food when he got home.  Well, I knew that this wasn't absolutely true but decided to make something in the slow cooker for the next day.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #154

Do you have plans for the 4th? 

 Are you hosting a get- together or are you invited somewhere? 

 Do you have your menu planned?

Well, don't fear, if you don't I know where you will be able to find some great ideas..

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Caramel Apple Pie Cookies #fillthecookiejar

What is more American than Apple Pie?  With the 4th of July nearly here I wanted to make something that was patriotic and I thought why not apple pie... Patriotic or Summer is the theme for this month's Fill the Cookie Jar.

Cups, Sticks and Nibbles Book Tour

Cups, Sticks and Nibbles, doesn't that title make you wonder what this cookbook is all about?

I am so excited to be part of this book tour and to be able to tell you about this wonderful cookbook. 

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Granola

I was given a bag of Golden Girl Granola - Creative Cranberry to make this recipe.  When I received the granola we had a hard time saving enough to make this recipe.  It was so delicious.  This recipe will be entered into a challenge that is sponsored by Golden Girl Granola.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party

I am back... I spent most of June on vacation but now I am back full force and ready to party.  I can't wait to see what you will bring to the party.

Pineapple Rosemary Syrup - #CIC

It is the 20th of the month and time for Crazy Ingredient Challenge.  This month's ingredients didn't seem to crazy to me and ingredients that I use often, although not together.  So, what ingredients are they you ask --- Pineapple and Rosemary.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #150

Welcome and we are glad that you are joining us for Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party.  We can't wait to see what you brought us this week.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party - #149

Some days I wonder where the times goes.  It just seems like we just had a party and it is time to party again.  Good things us girls here at Foodie Friends Friday love to party and we love that you are coming over to party with us.  Can't wait to see what you link up this week.

Balsamic Caramel Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

My hubby has been going through my cookbooks and tagging the recipes that he wants me to try.  I was very surprised when he showed me this recipe as any time I have made a roasted chicken he thought that it was too dry.  But it sounded good and I thought I would give it a try...

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #148

This week has been quite the week.  We have gone from 70 degree weather to ice and snow and back to normal spring weather in the Copper Country. Even though the weather is ever changing, our Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party always is on Thursday (even though I may be a little late getting this posted).

Crazy Ingredient Challenge - Mango Chipotle Chicken

Do you ever have weeks or even months that you feel that you are always behind the eight ball?  That has been me for the last few months.  I just can't seem to get everything done.  When I heard about the ingredients for this month's challenge I was excited.  I knew exactly what I was going to make but it wasn't until late last night that I got anything made, so was pretty excited that it turned out.

Turkey and Avocado Pizza with Garlic Crust

We don't have pizza often but when we do I like to make homemade.  I found this awesome recipe for pizza crust and added some garlic.  Then added all the leftovers that I had in the fridge to make this recipe.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #147

It is Thursday again and time for Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party.  I can't wait to see what recipes, crafts and DIY you bring this week.

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is and has been a bitter sweet day for me.  My own mother pasted away 30 years ago and when everyone is celebrating with their own mother I always am sad and feel that my mother has missed so many years of mine and my siblings life.

Happy Nurse's Week (and a free printable)

I have been  a nurse for over 30 years now and for the most part it is a very enjoyable job.  This week, starting yesterday May 6th we celebrate nurse's week.

This weekend is mother’s day and every mother deserves a little something special even if you are short on cash and something homemade is perfect for any mother.  Although I think every mom would say that it is the thought that counts and not the money you spend – at least I know that my mom was like that.

Mother's Day Gift and Free Printable

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to buy your mom something special.  Last week when I was at the Dollar Store browsing I thought wouldn't it be cute to give your mom a pail full of items that she can use to either pamper herself or with items that she can use to garden or you can customize the pails to whatever your mom likes - maybe a pail full of candy.

At the Dollar Tree they had some cute pails in pinks, blues and green.  I had some pails that I bought last fall from Target that I used instead but the Dollar Tree ones would be super cute too.  As I was walking around the store I found some garden clippers that I knew I just had to use in one of my gifts and of course some seed packets.  I also found some cute tape that I could use to decorate the basket.

A Garden Basket for Mom

For the garden basket I found two types of metal pruning tool in wonderful colours, there are also were small shovels in the same colours that would go great.  I also bought some seed packages (ok I cheated my seed packages came from Walmart but you could get them at the Dollar Tree too).   My Dollar Tree was all out of gloves which would have looked cute draped over one side.  I had some miracle grow that I put in the pail and a bottle of dirt.  You could use any type of bottle and decorate it with washi tape as I did.  I also added some washi tape to the bottom of my pail to decorate it. Print out the tag and tape it too a stick or I used a plastic straw. 

This whole project costed $6-7 plus a few incidentals that I had at home.

Pamper Mom Pail

Another easy project that can be done is fill your pail with soaps, body wash and bath scrubs. Decorate the pail with tape (I found the one I put on the bath pail at my local Dollar Tree).  Print out the tag from the bottom of the page and add tape to a stick or I used a plastic straw and your done. Easy and inexpensive - this cost me $4 plus the incidentals I used from home (paper, ink and straw).

Printables

3.5 inch tags (all 3 colours on one page)

Heart Printables (cut in squares)

These pails can be used for your mom or that special person that may be a mother-figure in your life. I think these would be great as a teacher's gift or even a gift for a special nurse in your life as this week is nurse's week too.  I need to make some printables for nurse's week and for teachers gifts.  

 

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #145

I can't believe that it is time for this week's Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party.  Where does the time go?  Last week's party was great with many great recipes, crafts and diy.  I can't wait to see what you bring this week.

Ultimate Grilled Apple Bacon Gouda Sandwich

I love grilled cheese and I think if it wasn't for my waist getting bigger with each bite, I would eat them everyday. April is Grilled Cheese Month, so I couldn't missed this opportunity to let you know how I have been making my grilled cheese lately.  I do have to give this disclaimer before you go on... this recipe is not for the light of heart.

The Magical Slow Cooker Cookbook Tour

I am so excited to be a part of a group of awesome bloggers on this cookbook tour.  I love reading cookbooks and love using my slow cooker, so this tour was a win-win for me.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #144

Our spring/summer was very short lived and we are back into winter.  I hope that you are having great weather.  Even though our weather isn't what I would like it to be in April, I can still look forward to a great party here at Foodie Friends Friday.

Earth Day- Recycling K-Cups

It is Earth Day today.. 

Did you do anything to help the earth?

We can't see the Earth here yet in the UP as yesterday nature decided to give us a surprise with more of the white stuff falling.  Instead of going out to celebrate earth day we started to get ready for when we can finally plant our garden and did some recycling.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #143

I am late, I am late, I am late for an important date and party... Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party is up and running for many hours already but I am now here and ready to party.  I hope you are too.

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Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #142

I hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend and are enjoying great weather.  We are under Winter Storm Warnings again and hope that everything bypasses us.. but as we wait and see what happens we can spend our time in doors checking out all the wonderful links that are being dropped off at our Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party.

Easter Decorating

Are you ready for Easter?  Do you have your meals all planned?  What about decorating are you are done or still need some quick ideas?  I have some quick and easy ideas that may help you will your Easter Decorating.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #141

Are you ready for Easter?   Are you having company coming for a big Easter Meal and not sure what you are making yet?  Fear not, you are sure to find great recipes here on Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party... It is Thursday and we are ready to have a great time.

Chocolate Coconut Cookie Sticks

I love the first Thursday of the month because that means it is time to Fill the Cookie Jar.  This month I found something something so exciting to show you…. Cookie Sticks.

Coconut Herb Mahi Mahi with Citrus Salsa

I  am so excited to be able to be part of Healthy Solutions Spice Blend Recipe Challenge.  Not only am I able to use some awesome spice blend but make an equally awesome recipe (at least I think it is awesome).  When deciding what to make, I wanted to do something healthy and even thought of using Tilapia which the spice blend that I picked is for but as I had Mahi-Mahi, I decided to  use that instead and glad that I did.

Hot Cross Buns with a Twist

Are you a fan of Hot Cross Buns?  Many people don't like them because of the peel or the currants/raisins that are put in them.  I decided to do mine a little bit differently this time and because of that these Hot Cross Buns were more like a bagel instead of a bun.. but still very tasty (if I say so myself).

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #140

It is Thursday and that only means one thing....

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party

I hope you will join us again this week, we always have a fun time

Bunny Treats and a free printable

Making treats to give away at anytime is so rewarding. These treats are easy to make and a great gift to giveaway for Easter.  You can whip them up in an evening, put them in some mason jars, print out the free printables and Voila... a fun gift to give.

Spring Flower Vase Craft

I saw this craft at Michaels Store and loved it.  You could buy it already made and it was so cute that I decided that I was going to make it myself and save a few dollars.  It was easy to make and I really only paid a few dollars for the complete project.

Cheesy Garlic Cauliflower Crackers - #CIC

Happy First Day of Spring!  Along with the first day of spring, today is also the day for our Crazy Ingredient Challenge.  This month's challenge is cauliflower and cheese which wasn't so much of a challenge or at least I didn't think so....

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #139

Time for another great party.  I love seeing what you all bring and can't wait to see your spring recipes, crafts and DIY or anything else you bring.

Spring Craft Blog Hop #3

Welcome to the third in a four-part spring craft blog hop challenge for the spring season! This hop will run from March 18th - May 25th and will be the longest and biggest of the hops. We're challenging you to create a craft project that reflects Easter, recycled crafts, Earth Day, Mother's Day, Teacher's Day, May Day, Cinco De Mayo or a General Spring theme.  

Minty Mocha Brownie Crunch

Which part of the brownie do you like the best?  Is it the soft middle or the crispy edges?  I love the crispy edges the best.  The harder and the crunchier the better.  I decided to try and make a thin crunchy brownie for St Patrick's Day.

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #137

Thursday again and I haven't even had time to check out all the links from last week's party.  We have had some tremendous parties and I love to see all the recipes, crafts and DIY that you have to share.... Can't wait to see what you will bring this week.

Luck of the Irish (free printables)...

Are you Irish or just want to be? 

t Do you decorate for St Patrick's Day? t

Do you make sure that you wear something green so your not pinched?

Well, I am not Irish not sure I want to be.  I don't decorated for St Patrick's Day but I decided to make some printables for you to help with your decorating.... Oh! and by the way I do try to remember green.. because I sure don't want to be pinched!