Friday, March 25, 2011

Mushroom Pillows

Mushroom Pillows

2 (8 oz.) cans crescent Rolls
1 beaten egg
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1-2 tbsp poppy seed
1 (4oz.) can of mushrooms, chopped
2 tbsp of chopped onion
1 tsp seasoned salt


• Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Seal seams.

• Mix mushrooms, cream cheese and salt & onion. Spread on dough and roll into 4 long rolls.

• Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds.

• Chill, then slice into ¼ -inch slices.

• Bake 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees. Serve immediately.


-Source: Teri Pruett (Shannon’s old roommate). This is one of my favorites.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

My latest blog design change

I just came upon the map design for the blog and had to go with it. There are several reasons that it felt right at this time.

1) We have just gotten home from a long road trip back from Florida and spring break. We had many stops on our week long journey and had a great vacation.

2) We listened to 2 of the Narnia books on audio tape - Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - both of which of many of journeys of their own.

3) and most importantly - we have been studying maps and the globe many times in the last few days to figure out where the horrible Earthquakes and Tsunamis have struck. It is hard to comprehend all of the natural disasters that have happened in such a short period of time. All I feel I can do is pray and possibly donate to a charity - can you suggest good ones? Maybe the Red Cross!
-We were on the edge of our seats for a little while Friday morning after hearing about Japan and the earthquake. A close friend of ours sent their child on an exchange program Thursday and he was supposed to fly in to Tokyo. Luckily, the plane was delayed and ended up getting re-routed further south.

Cute Invitation

Have you heard of Paperless Post? My son just received one for a birthday party invitation. It looked very cute and I especially liked the way the envelope is sent. It reminds me of owl posts and howlers from Harry Potter.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Sweet Potato Fries

So, this is not a new recipe to me, just one of my many recent favorites that I thought I should share.

http://pinchmysalt.com/2008/11/04/vote-then-eat-some-rosemary-garlic-sweet-potato-fries/

Lent Begins Soon

Lent begins next Wednesday.

"The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer — through prayer, penitence, almsgiving and self-denial — for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, which recalls the events linked to the Passion of Christ and culminates in Easter, the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ."

I plan to give up Facebook and have thoughts about other foods and forms of entertainment that my family and I can do too.

Do you practice Lent?