Friday, October 20, 2017

Friday, October 20, 2017

What the Beck???



Barktown Donations Continue

These are some of the Christmas stockings that I made for 
the Shelter to sell at the Bardstown Craft and Art Fair.

Close-up

I really like the largest ones the best.

I was finally finished. I lined them up on the kitchen 
counter in order of size.

It felt good to help Barktown, a no kill animal shelter.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

What the Beck???

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Lemon Pancakes

Found in: The Pioneer Woman blog

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/lemon-pancakes/

  

I figured out that there are 300 calories, if 8 servings are made, and 399 calories for 6 servings, and 599 calories for 4 servings. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

I loved these pancakes. Lemon always seems refreshing to me and I think they were a nice change for breakfast. Would I want them daily – No, but once in awhile would be wonderful.

I began by removing the zest from the lemons.

I saved the lemons for late use.

In a bowl I added the milk, and

the lemon juice.

I stirred the two and set it to the side.

In another bowl, I began to add the dry ingredients.

I started with the flour,

the sugar,

the baking powder,

and finally the salt.

I mixed the dry ingredients together with a whisk.

Now, back to the milk and lemon juice. 

I stirred in the vanilla.

It was now time to mix the wet and dry ingredients.

When it was partially mixed together, I added in 

the eggs, one at a time.

After stirring, I added in the melted butter,

and finally the lemon zest.

In a skillet I melted the butter, 

and then poured in the pancake mix.

For a nice breakfast, there is nothing like a pretty plate.

This is one of Ree's plates for sale at Walmart.

They are so pretty they make me smile.

My pancakes were done and smelled wonderful!

Ta Da!  A great breakfast.

They were simply fabulous.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017

What the Beck???

"Black Watch Alpacas"

Bonnie, Linda, Arneida, Judy, Jane,
and I went to the Alpaca Farm in
Harrodsburg, Kentucky

 Three of the beautiful females

 She has such beautiful eyes and fur!

 She was a loving sweetheart.

Running for the shelter. 

 Hello!

 This is a Mama Alpaca and her adorable baby.
The males were in the back pen.

My friend, Arneida, was wonderful with the 
black Alpaca to her left. 

Look at the cute tail.
It doesn't take much to amuse me. 

Sometimes they look so regal. 
One of the owners is in gray.

Mama has such a beautiful colored coat. 

 I learned a lot from her about the 
care and handling of Alpacas.
She was very interesting and kind.

 Family photo.

 She looks like she is going to speak to me.
I think it was wishful thinking on my part.

 I thought this male was breathtaking.
Too bad he had the bars in front of his face.

The husband/wife owners were welcoming.
Arneida was bonding. 

Do you think she is the Alpaca whisperer?

We had a wonderful trip. I love my new friends.

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Saturday, October 14, 2017

What the Beck???

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Chewy Granola Bars

Found in: The Pioneer Woman blog

I figured out that there are 476 calories, if 8 servings are made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

    I liked these granola bars. They were chewy which is better for me than the crunchy ones. I would change one ingredient for me, personally. I was not a big fan of the pumpkin seeds. They always get caught in my teeth, which annoys me. They did give a great flavor, but I think that I might add in some nuts instead. I believe in following Ree’s recipes exactly, unless it can’t be avoided. It would not be fair to give my opinion on Ree’s recipes, unless I try my best to stay true to her recipes.

 I began by mixing the dry ingredients.

Into the bowl, I combined the Old Fashioned Oats,

 dried cranberries,

 pumpkin seeds,

 almond flour,

(Thanks Emily for this flour) 

ground cinnamon,

 and finally the salt.

I stirred them all together. 

Then, I set the dry ingredients to the side.

 On to the wet ingredients.

I began by melting the butter.

 I added in the honey and corn syrup.

 I let them all melt together.

 I let it boil for a few minutes.

 I loved pouring it into the dry ingredients.

 I poured all of it into a greased 8 x 8 pan.

 I used my greased fingers to compress it in the pan.

Be careful because it is hot.

 I cut them into soft, chewy bars. Yum!!

I shared these with the Barnett family and my bank.