Freshness...

Success today! Homemade Strawberry Jam and homemade bread. I forgot to take a pic of the bread... and it's gone. I just finished making the Strawberry Jam and all the jars have sealed! I made peach jam a few nights ago and had to reprocess to get some of the jars sealed correctly. I do have some strawberries left so I am thinking Strawberry Basil Jam or Strawberry Jalapeño. I can't decide. I need to go get some more jars. At first I was thinking that since I love jam, I would be the only one eating it. No, not the case. Everyone else loves it too. I guess that's a good thing! Nothing like fresh and homemade. 

This is a pic of my Peach Jam I made the other night. I need to pick more peaches so I  can slice them and can them. Then I can use for cobbler later in the year. The rest of my peaches from the peach tree and just about ready to pick. I wonder why they call it canning when I am really putting in jars?

I just picked this peach and think it's a perfect peach! No bruises, just perfect. I think I will eat this one today. The others on the tree can be picked tomorrow and then I will can them. I might make some peach jalapeño jam too. Sounds kind of good.

And, this is the bread I made earlier. It's not my photo but this is what it looked like.  It's a really simple recipe. I have another in the bowl ready to bake tomorrow morning so we can eat with our homemade Strawberry Jam!

This recipe is a simple Crusty, no-knead, artisan bread. Only 4 ingredients needed. You mix in a bowl and let sit for 12-18 hours then bake. Super easy and delicious! If I buy a round bread like that it could cost me $4 to $8!

Well, today I am going to do some beading on the loom. Bracelet stuff. 

Chow!

Baked Cookies today...

Yummy sugar cookies. These are simple cookies, easy to make on a lazy day. These are the simple cookies using a glass bottom to flatten.

It's Labor Day and our family is taking it easy. There is nothing going on in our town. Yesterday we stayed home and relaxed... and thinking that's what we will do today. Looking to see what Tastefully Simple dips I can make today... maybe some bountiful beer bread with a warm dip... YUMMY!

If you would like this recipe, make a comment below with your email address and I will send to you. Have a wonderful Labor Day! What are you doing today?

Valentine's...

Happy Monday and Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Baked Cookies for my son's class and for my family. 
I tried a new recipe today... and they are delicious!

Well, I had a wonderful Friday and Saturday with my Tastefully Simple Upline and team members at Tastefully Simple on Tour 2011 in Los Angeles, CA! I had a fantastic time! We tasted and viewed all of the New Spring/Summer line from the New Catalog! Wow... I am sooo excited with the new stuff! It's all about FIESTA! My faves... Ole Sauce, American Barbecue Sauce, Taco Cheese Ball, Crazy for Coconut Chip Bars!  For those of you who are not aware of Tastefully Simple, it delicious simple foods in two ingredients or less. Shop online and join my team online! I would love for you to join my team! Please click here to find out more and about getting FREE STUFF for joining the Fiesta and my team! See the flyer above!

Something new on my blog...

I will be featuring Etsy shops, blogs, websites and products on my blog daily. If you are interested in being featured, please comment below with your blog, shop, or website information along with your email and name. I will contact you and put you on my feature calendar.

BE FEATURED #1

 TheElephantNest on Etsy

Shop owner Casey is from Spring, TX, features jewelry, accessories and gifts from the heart. 

She also has a dog named Angus!

Red Heart Paua Shell Necklace - The paua shell has resin added to enhance its color and then has been polished to bring out the sheen and iridescent colors. Paua shells are found in the coasts of the islands surrounding New Zealand. The shell hangs from a sterling silver chain.

Green Teardrop Rivershell Necklace - This is a brass necklace with 5 rivershells. The rivershells have a very unique sheen to them and have an iridescent look. The shells have a tear drop shape and have a light color on one side and a dark color on the other side. So you can wear this necklace in two different ways! 

Heart Shaped Paua Earrings - These heart shaped paua shells have a natural unique sheen. Iridescent colors of blue, green, and purple. They have a nice glow to them in the light. The paua shells are found in the coasts of the islands surrounding New Zealand. Shells hang from sterling silver hooks.

Swarovski Yellow Pendant - This pendant a silver metal frame around a light yellow acrylic pendant. There is a clear white swarovski crystal that hangs above. The pendant hangs from a silver chain.


Please comment below and tell me what you are doing special for Your Sweet Valentine today? I haven't figured out what I am doing today... I need your ideas!

Have a wonderful Day everyone!

Cherie