Sunday

I am going to try to get more pricing put up on my web page and on my bog sales page. For me it is time consuming ,as I am learning as I do it. So just keep checking back for updates. Also, I have to get something put together to give away to you for being loyal followers. Not exactly sure what it will be. But I kind of have an idea. Anyway, have a nice relaxing Sunday.Hit the beach or the mountains, or the lake. Whatever the weather and time permits.
All for now! Kent

Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares from Betty Crocker

Voted Best Red Carpet Dessert of 2008! Looking for that new dessert to wow a crowd? It's the one that you'll make over and over, and everyone asks for the recipe? Try this one, made easier with a cookie mix.




Prep Time: 30 min

Total Time: 2 hours 30 min

Makes: 20 servings
Crust


1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 egg

Filling

1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

Topping

4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/3 cup water

10 to 12 drops red food color, if desired


1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

2. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.

3. In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.






Variation

Make it your way using 4 cups of your favorite fresh fruit.



Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 270 (Calories from Fat 120); Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 150mg; Total Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 24g); Protein 3g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

A BOTTLE OF WINE----A TOUCHING STORY ALL WOMEN WILL ENJOY.

This comes courtesy of my cousin Louise in Kansas. Thanks Louise!


THE BOTTLE OF WINE



For all of us who are married, were married, wish you were married, or wish you weren't married, this is something to smile about the next time you see a bottle of wine:



Sally was driving home from one of her business trips in northern Arizona when she saw an elderly Navajo woman walking on the side of the road.



As the trip was a long and quiet one, she stopped the car and asked the Navajo woman if she would like a ride.



With a silent nod of thanks, the woman got into the car.



Resuming the journey, Sally tried in vain to make a bit of small talk with the Navajo woman. The old woman just sat silently, looking intently at everything she saw, studying every little detail, until she noticed a brown bag on the seat next to Sally.



'What in bag?' asked the old woman.



Sally looked down at the brown bag and said, 'It's a bottle of wine. I got it for my husband.'





The Navajo woman was silent for another moment or two. Then speaking with the quiet wisdom of an elder, she said:



'Good trade.... .'