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Classy Flamingos Blog Party #56
Welcome to the Classy Flamingos Blog Party!
Week: 56
What am I doing? Hubby and I decided to have a yard sale on the hottest day ever. Like 110 heat index kind of hot. What were we thinking?
Gratitude: I met some really nice people and some new neighbors.
What am I doing? Hubby and I decided to have a yard sale on the hottest day ever. Like 110 heat index kind of hot. What were we thinking?
Gratitude: I met some really nice people and some new neighbors.
Now let's have some fun!
Can't wait to see what you have to post this week.
WHAT'S A BLOG PARTY?
A place for blog writers and blog readers.
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 the author's blog post. Blog parties is a way to network with other bloggers, gain exposure, and view new ideas.
Can't wait to see what you have to post this week.
WHAT'S A BLOG PARTY?
A place for blog writers and blog readers.
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 the author's blog post. Blog parties is a way to network with other bloggers, gain exposure, and view new ideas.
You've Been PINKED!
Last Weeks Readers Choice
1. Easy & Adorable Fabric Wreath - Petals, Pies & Otherwise2. Oreo Butter Cake - Trick or Treat
3. Amazing S'mores Brownies - My Recipe Treasures4. Peaches and Cream Pretzel Salad - Fluster Buster
HELLO MY FRIENDS, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE TO SHARE WITH US THIS WEEK. THANK YOU FOR COMING TODAY.
Party Remains open thru Saturday.
- Recipes - DIY Projects - Home Decor - Crafts - etc. -
PARTY RULES - NOT MANY
- Visit and leave a comment on the 2 posts ahead of you.
- A mention somewhere on your blog about this party.
- By entering a link, you give us permission to feature your image on our blog and social media sites. Proper credit and links will always be given.
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Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss
One of my favorites, loaded with capers, lemon, and chicken.
1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup chicken broth or stock
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 pound penne rigate pasta, cooked to al dente
Chopped or snipped chives, for garnish
Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the chicken to the pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken until lightly golden all over, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and return the skillet to the heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and shallots to the skillet. Saute garlic and shallots 3 minutes. Add flour and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in wine and reduce liquid 1 minute. Whisk lemon juice and broth into sauce. Stir in capers and parsley. When the liquid comes to a bubble, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the sauce to give it a little shine. Add chicken back to the pan and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss hot pasta with chicken and sauce and serve. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste. Top with fresh snipped chives.
This is one of my favorite dishes and was so excited to find this easy recipe. Rachel Ray. Hope you enjoy.
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Chocolate Icebox Pie
Here is a great summer pie for all the chocolate lovers in your life.
2/3 cup milk
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (14-ounce) can sweeten condensed milk
3 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (6-ounce) ready-made chocolate crumb pie crust
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 (1.55-ounce) milk chocolate candy bar, chopped
Heat milk until it just begins to bubble around the edges in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat (do not boil). Remove from heat, and whisk in chocolate morsels until melted. Cool slightly.
Stir together cold water and cornstarch until dissolved.
Whisk cornstarch mixture, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla into chocolate mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil 1 minute or until mixture thickens and is smooth. (Do not overcook.)
Remove from heat, and whisk in butter. Spoon mixture into piecrust. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream evenly over pie filling, and sprinkle with pecans and candy bar pieces.
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Summer Silver
Less is definitely more.
Welcome to Looking Good Friday
This week I am featuring Minimalist Designs Jewelry
Customer Top Rated
Less is more well in this case, more is more. Especially when multiple-sterling silver strands of this Honora bracelet can feature more cultured freshwater pearls. From Honora.
Everything pairs well with hoops--especially these classic Carolyn Pollack earrings, accented with beads and signature swirl and rope designs.
Simple, sweet, and sparkly--this pretty princess-cut solitaire necklace elevates any outfit.
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What To Eat? Berries
What to eat? How about summer refreshing berries.
A crisp sugar cookie is a canvas for this masterpiece. Topped with sweetened cream cheese and artfully arranged fresh fruit, this dessert is almost too pretty to eat.
One of my families favorites refreshing summer cakes. Thank you Kraft for reminding me about this cake. I must make at once.
Nothing like fresh icy cold homemade fruit pops! Endless combinations.
Rich Velvet Cake with awesome juicy summer berries, what a treat.
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Classy Flamingos Blog Party #55
Welcome to the Classy Flamingos Blog Party!
Week: 55
What am I doing? Cleaning out my pantry. I have a large pantry and a small pantry. The small pantry was in need of some help. Filled the plastic storage containers, baskets for snacks, vitamins all in a row and my smoothie powders all in the same place.
Gratitude: For organizational skills and that my hubby can find things without asking.
Can't wait to see what you have to post this week.
THIS WEEK ON MY BLOG
WHAT'S A BLOG PARTY?A place for blog writers and blog readers.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 the author's blog post. Blog parties is a way to network with other bloggers, gain exposure, and view new ideas.
You've Been PINKED!
Last Weeks Readers Choice
2. Watercolor Nature Prints - Comfort Spring
3. Let's Add Orange - My Hubbard Home
4. Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes - Nancy on the Homefront
HELLO MY FRIENDS, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE TO SHARE WITH US THIS WEEK. THANK YOU FOR COMING TODAY.
Party Remains open thru Saturday.
- Recipes - DIY Projects - Home Decor - Crafts - etc. -
PARTY RULES - NOT MANY
- Visit and leave a comment on the 2 posts ahead of you.
- A mention somewhere on your blog about this party.
- By entering a link, you give us permission to feature your image on our blog and social media sites. Proper credit and links will always be given.
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What To Wear To Work
What 2 Wear to Work
Welcome to Posh Monday
Printed pants are a fun way to work bold choices into your wardrobe. This pair is as comfy as it is stylish with an elastic waistband and side pockets. Play Video
Add a few of these comfortable liquid knit pieces to your wardrobe.
Soft and flattering with an asymmetrical hem--this printed tunic is sure to get regular wear with its elegant flair.
Elegant & Flattering
Top your favorite T-shirt and jeans with this stylish shrug for a prim and polished--yet totally modern--finish to your look. Play Video
Stylish Shrug a polished look yet totally modern.
Thank you for visiting Polish Monday
See you next time.
This site contains ad links which means if you buy something you help support my coffee habit. All of these are items I would personally purchase myself or have already purchased. Poinsettia Drive only promotes items that I Love!!!
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Crying Out To Our Father
Crying out to our Father is the best thing for our souls. But we don’t have to feel frustrated if we don’t always know where to start. The Bible has provided us with the best examples, guiding us toward prayers that usher us into God’s throne room of mercy and grace. (Hebrews 4:16)
Father, You are enthroned in heaven. We lift our eyes up to You. We wait on You, Lord. Please provide us with everything we need for today. Fill us with Your love and mercy. We pray Your will be done on earth and in our lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.
-Kayla Ferris #First5
https://www.facebook.com/First5App/photos/a.406939769497892/1126209827570879/?type=3&theater
For Father's Day
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Shrimp Scampi with Roasted Peppers and Spinach
Shrimp Scampi with a little twist. Add spinach and roasted pepper. I've even used sun-dried tomatoes to the dish. Chicken broth really lightens up this meal.
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped
1 oz Deli Parmesan cheese, finely grated
8 oz linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 oz peeled/deveined shrimp, thawed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (or stock)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 oz baby spinach leaves (about 4 cups)
Bring water to boil for pasta.
Slice garlic. Chop peppers.
Grate cheese (1/3 cup).
Cook and drain pasta following package instructions.
Preheat large sauté pan on medium 1–2 minutes. Place oil and garlic in pan; cook 3–4 minutes or until the garlic edges begin to turn golden.
Add peppers, shrimp, pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute.
Add broth; cook 2–3 minutes or until reduced by about one-half and shrimp have just turned pink and opaque.
Reduce heat to low; stir in butter, spinach, cheese, pasta, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss until butter and cheese melts and spinach wilts. Serve.
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Spicy Sriracha Popcorn
Spice up your popcorn so easy.
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons sriracha
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Coat the bottom of a large pot with the vegetable oil. Pour in the popcorn kernels, cover and set over medium-high heat. When you hear the first kernels pop, begin to shake. Continue to cook, shaking, until all the corn is popped. When you no longer hear popping, remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
In a pan, melt the butter, add the sriracha and stir. Drizzle over the popcorn and toss. Season with salt.
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Classy Flamingos Blog Party #54
Welcome to the Classy Flamingos Blog Party!
Week: 54
What am I doing? I lost a friend this past weekend to cancer. She was a beautiful person inside and out. A young woman that loved the Lord and served Him faithfully in all she did.
Gratitude: I'm thankful for the legacy that Aimee has left for everyone that knew her.
Now as Aimee would say, there's work to do let's get week 54 started.
Can't wait to see what you have to post this week.
What am I doing? I lost a friend this past weekend to cancer. She was a beautiful person inside and out. A young woman that loved the Lord and served Him faithfully in all she did.
Gratitude: I'm thankful for the legacy that Aimee has left for everyone that knew her.
Now as Aimee would say, there's work to do let's get week 54 started.
Can't wait to see what you have to post this week.
THIS WEEK ON MY BLOG
Now let's have some fun!
WHAT'S A BLOG PARTY?
A place for blog writers and blog readers.
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 the author's blog post. Blog parties is a way to network with other bloggers, gain exposure, and view new ideas.
You've Been PINKED!
Last Weeks Readers Choice
1. Lemon Bread - My Recipe Treasures
2. EDAMAME AND COUSCOUS SALAD WITH FETA - Nancy On The Homefront
3. 7 Ways to Completely Renovate your Loft Space into Somewhere you Love to Spend Time In - The Dedicated House
4. IKEA HYLLIS HACK – ROLLING CART - Homemade Weekly
HELLO MY FRIENDS, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE TO SHARE WITH US THIS WEEK. THANK YOU FOR COMING TODAY.
Party Remains open thru Saturday.
- Recipes - DIY Projects - Home Decor - Crafts - etc. -
PARTY RULES - NOT MANY
- Visit and leave a comment on the 2 posts ahead of you.
- A mention somewhere on your blog about this party.
- By entering a link, you give us permission to feature your image on our blog and social media sites. Proper credit and links will always be given.
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Tropical Tuesday
It's Tropical Tuesday.
What a great way to display all those seashells you find this summer.
Here are a few Pinterest finds that I came across this week.
A few pieces you can add to your home...
Disclaimer
This site contains ad links which means if you buy something you help support my coffee habit. All of these are items I would personally purchase myself or have already purchased. Poinsettia Drive only promotes items that I Love!!!
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Summer Hats
Welcome to Posh Monday and we are talking hats.
Place your hair up in a bun comfortably while gardening or walking on the beach in this classic hat that's cleverly practical and durable. See Here
It's summer, it's hot and the sun beats down on us. It's time to protect our heads in some very stylish hats.
This attractive hat is a best seller. Keep cool on the sunniest days spent at the pool, in your garden, or at the kids' sporting events with this adjustable sun hat. To see the details of this hat Play Video
When the sun's at its peak, don't forget about your head. Keep it covered and protected with this packable, beaded-band sunhat. Play Video
Beat the summer heat and protect the skin you're in with this adorable paper-braid roll-brim hat. Play Video
See You Next Week
Disclaimer
This site contains ad links which means if you buy something you help support my coffee habit. All of these are items I would personally purchase myself or have already purchased. Poinsettia Drive only promotes items that I Love!!!
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble
Rhubarb can be tart for most to enjoy, but pair it with sweet strawberries and you'll have a perfectly balanced flavor. Oh, a may I add hubby's favorite is rhubarb and strawberries.
Almond Crumble Topping:
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick butter
Crumble:
6 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup roughly chopped strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Topping:
1 cup mascarpone cheese
For the almond crumble topping: In a food processor, pulse the almonds until finely ground. Add the flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse to incorporate. Add the butter and pulse until the butter is dispersed in walnut-sized pieces throughout. Set aside at room temperature.
For the crumble: Mix the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Fill four 4-inch ramekins almost to the top. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the almond crumble on the top and place in the oven. Bake until the filling bubbles and the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.
For the topping: Using a whisk or whisk attachment and stand mixer, whip the mascarpone on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, to increase the volume. Reserve and refrigerate until ready for use.
To serve: Once rested, top each ramekin with 2 tablespoons of whipped mascarpone.
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