Helping babysit the kids

Granddaughter has learned practically overnight how to crawl and pull herself to stand to get things. Among their toys were smallish, but not choking hazard size, balls. She was batting one of the balls around on the floor like a kitten.

So I have a small kitten familiar for a grandchild. Seems appropriate.

The Pleasure Room

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If you need a job and don't know that this is a familiar daycare,,,,,

We have all been here at one time or another

Are demons haunting your every move... when they can.


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Smyle

"Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence [Official Music Video]" (Watch on YouTube)

This does have generic versions which work better taken together; coffee and chocolate.

The very best Salisbury Steak -- & -- Slow Cooker version

THE VERY BEST SALISBURY STEAK
http://cookyourfood1.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-very-best-salisbury-steak.html




1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans Campbells French onion soup
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ketchup
1 -3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 cup water

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SLOW COOKER SALISBURY STEAK
http://www.spendwithpennies.com/slow-cooker-salisbury-steak/
6 servings

Salisbury Steaks can be prepared in a skillet but in the slow cooker it can be prepped ahead of time and it’s ready right when you get home. The beef patties simmer all day in a rich gravy with mushrooms and onions resulting in a really flavorful dish and making them extra tender.

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While some recipes do call for cream of mushroom soup, this version with a richer darker gravy. Searing the patties before adding them to the slow cooker helps them hold their shape (and adds flavor).
Serve this on top of mashed potatoes or rice or over cooked macaroni noodles. Add a side salad and you’ve got the perfect meal!
This reheats perfectly and makes a great messy sandwich in a hamburger bun!

Best Patty Melts With Secret Sauce /Secret Sauce

Best Patty Melts With Secret Sauce
http://cookyourfood1.blogspot.com/2015/07/best-patty-melts-with-secret-sauce.html


Ingredients:
1½ pounds ground beef
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 slices sourdough bread
½ cup Secret Sauce
3 medium Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
6 slices Cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Secret Sauce
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
½ teaspoon hot sauce


Directions:

Fields and Furrows made from half square homespuns.

From: Suzanne Screen Caesar
Fields and Furrows made from homespuns.
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Make half squares with light and dark sides.

The Flock of Geese Quilt: Easy Quilting Tutorial with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co

The Flock of Geese Quilt

Using alternating half-square triangles and quarter-square triangles.

"Make a "Star Patch" Quilt with Jenny!" (Watch on YouTube)

Done in primary colors.

Garlic Margherita Chicken & Zucchini

Garlic Margherita Chicken & Zucchini
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Ingredients:
(Serves 4-6)
1 lb chicken breast, or tenders cut into 1" pieces
1 tsp olive, coconut or avocado oil
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1/4 tsp sea salt
Ground black pepper, to taste

Zucchini & Tomatoes:
1.5 lbs zucchini, cut into half moon shapes
1.5 cups fresh, halved grape tomatoes
1 tsp olive, coconut or avocado oil
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tsp sea salt
Ground black pepper, to taste

Garnish:
1/4 cup fresh chopped Basil
A sprinkle of Italian (high-quality) cheese such as natural parmesean (optional)

Instructions:
Chicken: Preheat (cast iron) skillet on medium heat add oil to coat. Add garlic and cook for just 10 seconds. Then add chicken, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 8-10 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Zucchini and Tomatoes: Cook the zucchini the same way as Chicken but for 6 minutes, adding tomatoes during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.

Add chicken back to skillet and stir just to warm. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh Basil.

Refrigerate in a glass airtight container for up to 5 days.

CROCK POT PINEAPPLE CHICKEN with SWEET POTATOES AND CARROTS

CROCK POT PINEAPPLE CHICKEN with SWEET POTATOES AND CARROTS



2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 large sweet potato-diced
6 carrots cut up
1 onion-chopped (optional)
1 small can pineapple chunks
optional: water chestnuts, edamame, red bell pepper (diced)


Place cut up carrots, sweet potatoes in bottom of crock pot then add chicken breasts. In a large bowl add, brown sugar, pineapple juice, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger and garlic salt pour over chicken, sweet potatoes and carrots in crock pot.

About one hour before done add the small can of pineapple chunks so they can heat up with rest of food.

Cook on low until chicken is tender maybe 6 hours
High for maybe four depends on your crock pot.

In the picture a chopped up onion was added.
Of course if you want to cut down on the sugar in this you can get no sugar added juices and pineapple chunks.

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