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Classy Flamingos Blog Party #14
Welcome to the Classy Flamingos Blog Party!
Glad you are here.
Hi friends! It is Classy Flamingos week 14!
As we start to enter Autumn many of us start transforming our home, especially here in Florida. You have to do all you can to get into the spirit of the season down here. This week in the Shoppe Temp-Tations just released some new pieces for Fall gatherings. If you are interested in adding some beautiful pieces to your Halloween collection, you must check out the details in the Halloween collectible decorations, also found in the Shoppe.
Don't forget to tell your friends about us.
Linda
Now lets have some fun!
What's a blog party?
A blog party is a gathering of blog authors who share links about their articles. Their articles appear in the pictures below and clicking on them brings you to author's blog post. Blog parties is a way to network with other bloggers, gain exposure, and view new ideas.
Hi friends! It is Classy Flamingos week 14!
As we start to enter Autumn many of us start transforming our home, especially here in Florida. You have to do all you can to get into the spirit of the season down here. This week in the Shoppe Temp-Tations just released some new pieces for Fall gatherings. If you are interested in adding some beautiful pieces to your Halloween collection, you must check out the details in the Halloween collectible decorations, also found in the Shoppe.
Don't forget to tell your friends about us.
Linda
Now lets have some fun!
What's a blog party?
A blog party is a gathering of blog authors who share links about their articles. Their articles appear in the pictures below and clicking on them brings you to author's blog post. Blog parties is a way to network with other bloggers, gain exposure, and view new ideas.
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Garlic Lovers Salmon in Foil
Garlic Lovers Salmon is easy to make on the grill or in the oven, it’s cooked with a heavenly lemon butter garlic sauce.
2 pound side of salmon, boneless and skinless
4 tablespoons butter
8 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice, plus extra lemon wedges for serving
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley*
1/4 cup thinly-sliced green onions
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 375°F. Or heat a grill to medium heat.
Line a large baking dish with a large piece of aluminum foil.
In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat until melted. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. (You want the garlic to be partly- but not fully-cooked.) Remove from heat and stir in the white wine and lemon juice.
Using a pastry brush, brush a tablespoons of the butter mixture on the foil until it is evenly covered. Lay the salmon out on the foil. Then pour the remainder of the butter-garlic mixture on top of the salmon and brush it around until it evenly covers the salmon. Season the salmon evenly with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper.
Fold the sides of the aluminum foil up and over the top of the salmon until it is completely enclosed. (If your sheet of foil is not large enough, just place a second sheet of foil on top and fold the edges so that it forms a sealed packet.
To Cook In The Oven: Bake for 14-15 minutes, or until the salmon is almost completely cooked through. (Cooking times will vary on the thickness of your salmon, so I recommend checking it a few minutes early if you have a thinner cut of salmon.) Remove the salmon from the oven and carefully open and pull back the aluminum foil so that the top of the fish is completely exposed. (Be careful, lots of hot steam will be released!) Change the oven setting to broil, then return the fish to the oven and broil for 3-4 minutes, or until the top of the salmon and the garlic are slightly golden and the fish is cooked through. (Keep a close eye on the salmon while broiling, though, to be sure that the garlic does not burn.)
To Cook On The Grill: Carefully transfer the packet of salmon to the grill, and grill for 12-14 minutes, or until the salmon is almost completely cooked through. (Cooking times will vary on the thickness of your salmon, so I recommend checking it a few minutes early if you have a thinner cut of salmon.) Carefully open and pull back the aluminum foil so that the top of the fish is completely exposed. (Be careful, lots of hot steam will be released!) Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, or until the top of the salmon and the garlic are slightly golden and the fish is cooked through.
Remove salmon from the oven or grill. Sprinkle the top of the salmon evenly with parsley and green onions, and serve immediately.
*Feel free to also sub in whatever other fresh herbs you have on hand, or use a mix! Use parsley as a base, and then mixing in some chopped fresh rosemary and thyme. OR, stirring in 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning into the butter mixture, and brushing that all over the salmon.
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Labor Day Celebrations
“No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
“A man is not paid for having a head and hands, but for using them.” – Elbert Hubbard
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.
“Before the reward there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy.” – Ralph Ransom
1. Flag
2. Flag Wreath
Enjoy your Labor Day
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Classy Flamingos Blog Party #13
Welcome to the Classy Flamingos Blog Party!
Glad you are here.
Hi friends! I took some of my own advice this week. Instead of wishing the week away to the weekend, I woke up everyday and said 'what piece of joy will I find today'. It was a sweet week.
Now for the reason we are all here it's week 13! The Shoppe is bringing us some Fall Additions to our Home this week. Don't forget to check it out.
Please tell your friends about us.
Linda
Now lets have some fun!
Hi friends! I took some of my own advice this week. Instead of wishing the week away to the weekend, I woke up everyday and said 'what piece of joy will I find today'. It was a sweet week.
Now for the reason we are all here it's week 13! The Shoppe is bringing us some Fall Additions to our Home this week. Don't forget to check it out.
Please tell your friends about us.
Linda
Now lets have some fun!
Fall Addition For Your Home
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Beautiful Small Kitchens
We often say that the hub of the home or the heart of the home is the kitchen. It's a place to gather, cook, eat, laugh, do homework, pay bills, share memories. When space is limited, it takes smart planning and organization to make the most of the space you have.
In this kitchen earth tones and furniture-style molding warm this slender galley-style space.
A palette of blue and airy whites gives this cozy kitchen a fresh, country-chic look. Painted cabinets with a mix of open shelves and glass-front doors. A vintage-looking apron sink with bridge-style faucet blends modern stainless-steel stove, vent hood, and dishwasher. This blue-and-white is warmed with coral accents.
Clean white molding against crisp black granite countertops keeps things looking fresh plus the white contemporary light fixtures .
This island serves as a dining table, homework area and casual hangout spot. Built-in features like the shelving and a recessed range save space.
Neutrals and Calacatta marble countertops give this galley kitchen a glamorous edge. This is a kitchen that is classic, timeless and practical. Cabinets run to the ceiling for maximum storage and elegant crown molding stand out against a taupe-toned ceiling. "When you go dark on the ceiling, the molding pops." says designer Gerald Pomeroy.
This kitchen opens up to the living space to promote a casual and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen's work area has views of the rest of the home so you feel like you are part of the festivities while being the chef.
This kitchen doubles as a dining room to save space and keeps the clean-up simple. Everyone loves an eat-in kitchen.
Which one is your favorite?
To see these and more kitchen ideas please see Tradition Home
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Classy Flamingos Blog Party #12
Welcome to the Classy Flamingos Blog Party!
Glad you are here.
Hi friends! It's back-to-school time and we have a great post packed full of ideas to encourage you and your kiddos. I rode in my first motorcycle ride for charity in memory of a officer in our area. 1200 bikes and raised $24,000. It was humbling.
Now for the reason we are all here it's week 12! Check out the dash of dazzle below. You won't believe the price.
Please tell your friends about us.
Linda
Now lets have some fun!
Hi friends! It's back-to-school time and we have a great post packed full of ideas to encourage you and your kiddos. I rode in my first motorcycle ride for charity in memory of a officer in our area. 1200 bikes and raised $24,000. It was humbling.
Now for the reason we are all here it's week 12! Check out the dash of dazzle below. You won't believe the price.
Please tell your friends about us.
Linda
Now lets have some fun!
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Best-Ever Banana Bread
Looking to use up your bananas? This banana bread is so moist and great comfort food.
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs or egg substitute
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
Preheat oven to 325. Spray 9x15" loaf pan with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until top is golden brown and splits slightly, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve warm.
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Back-To-School
It's Back-to-School so let's start off with some antique school buses.
Getting Everyone Organized
Set up a reading area for your kiddos
Breakfast Ideas
Snack Time
And last but not least
A Prayer for Teachers
In many ways, teachers are a bright light, a friendly face, and a gentle guide. Day in and day out, they teach and mold the hearts and minds of our loved ones. The very least we can do is offer our support, respect, and prayers that they would remain strong in the Lord as they prepare for the school year ahead.
As the names of different teachers come to mind, take a moment to lift up our kids’ teachers, grandchild’s teacher, our algebra-teaching sister, or even the neighbor next door who coaches the high school soccer team. Will you bow your head and join me in prayer?
Dear God,
As countless teachers begin to prepare for a new school year ahead, grant them an abundance of Your wisdom. Prepare their hearts to welcome and love our loved ones, and may we make sure to show them love and respect in return. Give them grace as they help students who aren’t thriving, courage to say what needs to be said, tools and knowledge on how and when to speak love, and strength when they feel weak. When they feel unseen, remind them that no moment goes unnoticed. They are shaping the future in one million small - yet incredibly important - ways every day. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of learning they share with our children. Bless them, Lord, and may they see even just a glimpse of how their faithfulness will forever impact generations to come. Amen.
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