Exchangers-Come here and chat with us

[ADisneygirl]

Something with pasta, because I always have plenty of it!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hot dogs, pasta, jambalaya, or good ol' PB&J.

[pennst8r]

Does it count if I started thawing tomorrow's dinner already or is that cheating?? :goodvibes

Without that, I'd have to say pasta--I could make roasted veggies in olive oil to go on it, and a salad. I bought some melons yesterday and cut them all up and made a fuit salad.

Patsy, how do you come up with these good questions every day?

[Kirby]

We could grill pork chops, fry up some squash and cook italian green beans for starters. Or we could have chili dogs. We could also heat up the brisket that we just had for lunch, bake the Omaha Steaks baked potatos that I have in my freezer and steam some zucchini. And I could put together a salad to go with all three meals.

[mommytotwo]

Does it count if I started thawing tomorrow's dinner already or is that cheating?? :goodvibes

Without that, I'd have to say pasta--I could make roasted veggies in olive oil to go on it, and a salad. I bought some melons yesterday and cut them all up and made a fuit salad.

Patsy, how do you come up with these good questions every day?


Good questions :lmao: , I'm glad you feel that way cause I feel as if they are regular sometimes boring ones.

But, to answer the QOTD-
Since we have things for my son's birthday party and such-new york steaks, grilled portabella mushrooms, fresh asparagus, hot dogs, grilled chicken, pasta salad, mac. salad, and all kinds of other things.

[ANTSS2001]

Merry Christmas in July DISers :santa:.
Here is todays QOTD-
Look into your refrigerator.....if you were to cook a meal for a party of 4 people, what would you be able to serve?


Appetizers: frozen used to be cocktail shrimp, can fry them with tempura butter and toss salad

spaghetti and some toasted bread with butter

mixed ice cream boat

Does anyone know what happened to some of our regular past DIS exchangers like Carrie and her daughter Amy......?


I still see carrie occasionally along the hallways of DIS :rolleyes1

[ANTSS2001]

http://ak.imgag.com/imgag/product/full/ap/3057604/graphic1.jpg

:wave2: Happy Fourth !!! :wave2:








(just in case I get stuck at work... greeting you guys in advance :sad1: )

[mommytotwo]

Appetizers: frozen used to be cocktail shrimp, can fry them with tempura butter and toss salad

spaghetti and some toasted bread with butter

mixed ice cream boat




I still see carrie occasionally along the hallways of DIS :rolleyes1

If you do see Carrie again, could you tell her that I said hi, and that I would love to see her drop by here to chat with us.

[mommytotwo]

Are you a photogenic person?
What to share a photo of yourself with us :)?

[Pooh67_68]

:eek:


Are you a photogenic person?
What to share a photo of yourself with us :)?

[Meriweather]

Not photogenic at all....but DD is.
I will post one a bit later. They have been posted before, so nothing new :rotfl:
I would love to see pictures of others too ::yes::

[Kirby]

I'm not photogenic. Don't know about pictures. I can't remember how I got the dogs here. All I know that it was a chore doing it.

[mommytotwo]

Are you a photogenic person?
What to share a photo of yourself with us :)?


I don't like having my picture taken.
http://bestsmileys.com/camera/2.gif

[pennst8r]

While I'm not going to go out of my way to be in a picture, I don't run, either. :goodvibes It's just that I"m usually the one taking the pics!

But, I got a new camera--and it's one I have to actually read the instructions for. I will post one, but, truly...what's the easiest way? I never bothered to learn how! I tried once, but it was too big and I couldn't figure out how to make it smaller.

:3dglasses

I know I missed Nancy by a day last year at WDW :sad1: ...is anyone else planning a trip this October?

[mickeyfan2]

While I'm not going to go out of my way to be in a picture, I don't run, either. :goodvibes It's just that I"m usually the one taking the pics!

But, I got a new camera--and it's one I have to actually read the instructions for. I will post one, but, truly...what's the easiest way? I never bothered to learn how! I tried once, but it was too big and I couldn't figure out how to make it smaller.

:3dglasses

I know I missed Nancy by a day last year at WDW :sad1: ...is anyone else planning a trip this October?

But you don't need to leave home to meet me.;)

[pennst8r]

But you don't need to leave home to meet me.;)

that's true! We could meet anytime! that would be fun :goodvibes
I should wear my DIS pin all the time!:laughing:

[Meriweather]

Okay....where are all the pictures?? ;)
I don't want to be the only one posting.

[kimbac3]

Ok, I'm going to cheat a little. This is of me and my family. This was after my daughter's dance recital. Oh-and DH doesn't normally wear his bathing suit to functions! He was in the "Dad's Dance" and was a "Synchronized Swimmer".

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e146/kimbac3/usatrecital.jpg

[mickeyfan2]

Ok, I'm going to cheat a little. This is of me and my family. This was after my daughter's dance recital. Oh-and DH doesn't normally wear his bathing suit to functions! He was in the "Dad's Dance" and was a "Synchronized Swimmer".

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e146/kimbac3/usatrecital.jpg

What a beautiful family.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Okay, here's one. Guess where we are?

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/alexmommy.gif

[Meriweather]

Great pictures kimbac and AWM...so nice to see you ::yes::

Okay...here are a couple of me and my friend on our birthday trip in January (I'm on the right ;) ). We had such a GREAT time!! And then one of the family a couple years ago.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p2a11993325daa5c12709303dd14fbac9/e8c7bab8.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pb924b5f86451b3128f4f36e4e5dcc1a3/e8c7b69c.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid190/p333a2d5f22c98bcc43858686f6acbc5c/f1e9330c.jpg

[mickeyfan2]

Great photos AWM and Merriweather.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:love: the tiaras!

[Meriweather]

:love: the tiaras!

:rotfl: They were the highlight of our trip. We went to the Garden View Lounge our first afternoon there and they gave them to us....we wore them the rest of the trip ::yes:: Got us a lot of attention :teeth:

[kimbac3]

I'm lovin' all the pictures!! Who's next??????????

[pennst8r]

Ok...if this works...BIG if...it's last year from the beach, but we're all in it. so, here goes...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/pennst8r/HPIM0848.jpg

I can't find any recent ones with me in them!

[pennst8r]

here's a newer one of the boys...I tried to resize this one...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/pennst8r/HPIM1727.jpg

[kimbac3]

Great Photos pennst8r!! You have cute family!!

Kimba

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hey someone got glasses & braces in one year. Cool! I always wanted braces.

You have a sweet family.

[pennst8r]

Hey someone got glasses & braces in one year. Cool! I always wanted braces.

You have a sweet family.

2 have braces now! :goodvibes I think we're paying for the orthodontist's boat.

I love all the pictures! Everyone has such lovely families! It's great to see who I"ve been talking to!

[mickeyfan2]

pennst8r. What a beautiful family.

[mommytotwo]

Great pictures everyone. Thank you for sharing them.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to be a back up singer for a group current or past, which group would you choose?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Laurie Berkner

[mickeyfan2]

No band or hearing person would want me as a backup.:lmao:

[Pooh67_68]

Do you want us to pretend that were not tone def. I couldn't sing if my life depended on it.

[mickeyfan2]

Do you want us to pretend that were not tone def. I couldn't sing if my life depended on it.

Thats why my family plays cards and others sing songs.;) If my family sang the event would end immediately.:lmao:

[Pooh67_68]

Sad thing is, I come from a family of singers. :sad2:
(Not professional, but they all can sing).

[mrsheppo]

I love seeing everyone's photos of their family. This is our newest addition - Isabella Rose.
This picture was taken on her adoption day, May 29. Notice the dress she wore to court.

Another Disney fan in the making.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/mrsheppo/P1010078.jpg

[mickeyfan2]

mrsheppo,
What a cutie!!!!!

[kimbac3]

Happy 4th of July to all my American friends!!

We are officially doing nothing!! Well DH and the kids are watching Lord of the Rings! The weather has been yucky-we had a tornado watch up until a little while ago. So we will be watching fireworks on tv...nothing around here can compare to WDW anyway:rotfl: I think I'm spoiled. We did get to BBQ in between rain and this morning we went to the movies. DH and DS saw Transformers and me and my DDs saw Ratatouille. Cute movie!

So how's everyone else's 4th??

[AlexWyattMommy]

We've had the tornado watch all day here too.
So we've been inside doing not much of anything.

[ADisneygirl]

I love seeing all the pictures of my DIS friends. :)

mrsheppo ~ beautiful little girl :cloud9:


Great tiara Nancy! Something I'd happily wear!

[mommytotwo]

:cutie: Isabella is a cutie.
I forgot to put a QOTD, so I will put two-one for today, and one for tomorrow.

[mommytotwo]

*What three foods do you think are overpriced at the store?

*Are you a fan of frozen foods?

[Pooh67_68]

Right now a lot of foods are overpriced.

I do like frozen food. We eat frozen veggies and we like the Stouffer's frozen dinners. Once in a while we will eat a Swanson TV dinner or Pepperidge Farm pot pie.

[ADisneygirl]

*What three foods do you think are overpriced at the store?

*Are you a fan of frozen foods?

Right now I think milk is overpriced (just paid $4.49 for a gallon in Sweetbay)
Also, chicken cutlets and gatorade. I mean, chicken cutlets are overpriced because they did the pounding/slicing to make them thin, but $6.99 a lb is too much.

I like some frozen foods. I like frozen cheese ravioli and vegetables. Does ice cream count?:) My son likes frozen mozzarella sticks.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think it all overpriced. It is really quite crazy.

We love frozen food. I've always believed that frozen veggies were healthy than canned. (no science to back that up, though) And frozen seems to last longer (not spoil) like fresh does on me.

[Tink_Or_Belle]

Any of my exchange board friends want a postcard from Disneyland... I'm a couple months out from my trip (64 days) I know but I am getting anxious and ahead of myself I figure I can send about 10 cards if anyone wants one send me a PM!

[mommytotwo]

Milk, cabbage, and bread.

I like frozen foods since it does make things easier when you are busy or in a rush.


Tink_Or_Belle, sending you a pm. My daughter collects Disney postcards and hangs them on the front of her bedroom door.

[mommytotwo]

Today is share a recipe or household tip. And, today's QOTD is....
Do you like to take long nice baths or are you someone who takes fast showers?

[2princesscuties]

Here is my recipe for my Slow cooker Pizza soup it is Yummy:cloud9:

1 can(28 ounces)diced tomatoes in garlic,not drained
1 can(14.5 ounces)beef broth
8ounces diced pepperoni
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 cup water
1Tbsp italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella

Mix all ingredients,except cheese in a 3 quart or larger slow cooker.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.Ladle into soup bowls and top with cheese.

PS I usually buy the stick pepperoni and chop that up,but any pepperoni will do.

And for the question of the day,I usually take long showers.

[TheDisneyBunch]

I am very late now but happy belated 4th of July all! I hope you all had a great holiday!

I loved seeing the pics of some of you guys! So pretty! :)

You can see one of me here.. http://myspace.com/thislilmomma



I honestly can not think of a band I would want to sing backup for. My voice is just NOT that great..:lmao:



I have to agree that I think milk is way overpriced at the store. We get ours at Walgreens b/c they put it on sale often.

We do eat a lit of frozen foods sadly. It is just easier and cheaper most of the time and we like them so yes they do get cooked around here. :rolleyes1




Household tip...keep your house smelling good with yummy yankee candles!! :love: :rotfl2:

[mickeyfan2]

I am a shower person. I feel dirty when I get out of a bath.

[Pooh67_68]

Same here.

I am a shower person. I feel dirty when I get out of a bath.

[Pooh67_68]

Most of you probably already know this recipe.

Sand & Dirt Cups

1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 qt. (4 cups) cold milk, divided
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
20 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, finely crushed
16 worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks



PREPARE vanilla and chocolate pudding mixes separately with milk as directed on packages. Let stand 5 minutes. Gently stir 1/2 cup of the whipped topping into each bowl of pudding.
SPRINKLE 1 Tbsp. of the cookie crumbs into bottom of each of 8 (6-oz.) dessert cups; top each with layers of 1/4 cup vanilla pudding, 1 Tbsp. cookie crumbs and 1/4 cup chocolate pudding. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cookie crumbs. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
INSERT 2 fruit snacks into each dessert just before serving.

[Meriweather]

Good morning, exchangers :sunny:
4th was a blast ;) But it sure is a lot of work. I think I am getting too old for it.
Takes forever to set up, take down, clean, cook.

Leaving for AZ this afternoon.....HOT!! I may melt. I will have computer access....if DS will share ;) Not sure how much I will get on there though.

Here is a recipe we enjoyed at the party.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Crockpot Hash Brown Casserole

Recipe By :Jill McQuown
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 pounds frozen hash browns
12 ounces evaporated milk
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 can cream of mushroom, chicken or celery soup
1 can french fried onions -- divided

Spray inside of crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
Add soups and milk and whisk until smooth. Stir in potatoes and half the onions until well mixed. Sprinkle with remaining onions.
Cover and cook on HIGH 3 1/2 hours or LOW 6-7 hours. Serve warm.

[kimbac3]

Ok, let me catch up!!

Band I'd like to sing back up for..... I don't know, a fun band like Kiss!!:crazy:

What groceries are overpriced: ALL OF THEM!! But Milk ($4.19 a gal. here:eek: ) Bread (includes rolls of all types!) and eggs (I'm seriously considering investing in chickens). I guess I'd add fruits and veggies too. I paid $5.00 for a dozen ears of corn..it WAS Jersey corn and it WAS oh so yummy!!! But at that price it's more like dessert for the meal than a veggie!!

Frozen Foods: I do buy frozen french fries, pizza rolls, nuggets, raviolis and I do keep a few En cor entrees on hand for "emergencies".

Shower or Bath: For cleanliness a shower definitely!! I NEED my shower every morning or I'm just not happy :mad: . But I do occasionally like to indulge in a long bath!!:cloud9:

Recipe: Amish Funnel Cake Recipe (Fun for this time of the year!)

Ingredients:
3 eggs, beaten
2 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
4 c. flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt


Directions:
To beaten eggs, add milk and sugar. In separate bowl sift dry ingredients. Add to egg mixture, beating until smooth. Heat oil to 375 degrees and pour batter into hot fat through a regular household funnel. Control the flow of batter by holding your finger over the bottom of the funnel. Make patterns, designs, swirls or whatever with the stream of batter as it flows into the hot fat. When "cakes" are golden brown, drain, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm


Kimba

[mommytotwo]

With two little ones, I don't get to take long baths. But I do like to take showers better.

King's Bakery Bread Pudding
1 loaf King's Bakery sweet bread
1 1/2 blocks butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
3 cups milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
9 eggs, beaten
raisins
cinnamon
nutmeg

Melt the butter, sugar, and milk. Break the bread into large pieces in a -greased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle the raisins over the bread pieces. Let the melted butter mixture cool till warm. Add eggs-making sure that the mixture is not too hot or else it will curdle. Add the vanilla, and pour over the bread using a small cup so that the mixture gets poured over evenly over the bread. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.



-Nancy, have a safe and fun trip.
-Kim, the funnel cake sounds yummy.

Sunday is Brandon's party, and we are expecting 80-100 people, so we have lot to do. I'm planning on getting up at around two or three in the mornng to get ready for that, but I haven't been getting much sleep lately.
This morning, I was to pick up Kevin's cousins from the airport. He was flying in from Las Vegas to Hon. then to here, but his flight had gotten delayed by like five hours :sad2: . So, I am just having to figure out when I need to do my errands, and when I need to pick him up at the airport. :3dglasses :surfweb:

[mommytotwo]

For Brandon's birthday party, we are having a animal cracker guessing contest. I have a 3qt. container filled with crackers....how many do you think is in it?

*To make things more fun, if or to the first person who guesses the correct amount of animal crackers, will get a prize from me.

[TheDisneyBunch]

All the recipes sound so yummy!


Ok, Patsy, my guess is that there are 550 crackers.

Brandon's party sounds like so much fun! I am jealous! I must get bust planning Landon's party too!:goodvibes

[Pooh67_68]

Tomorrow is the big day, have fun.

I will guess 100



For Brandon's birthday party, we are having a animal cracker guessing contest. I have a 3qt. container filled with crackers....how many do you think is in it?

*To make things more fun, if or to the first person who guesses the correct amount of animal crackers, will get a prize from me.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Happy Birthday Brandon!! Enjoy your party!!


I guess 245

[pennst8r]

:bday:
Happy Birthday, Brandon!

Wow...I"ve missed alot! I'll get back with a recipe. It won't be one from the 4th, cause we were at Hershey Park. Missed the fireworks, tho--huge storm! But, I made some Popcorn Smores the kids love, so I"ll get that one out.

I'm going to guess 257 crackers. :upsidedow

[ADisneygirl]

For Brandon's birthday party, we are having a animal cracker guessing contest. I have a 3qt. container filled with crackers....how many do you think is in it?

*To make things more fun, if or to the first person who guesses the correct amount of animal crackers, will get a prize from me.

I guess 1000 cookies.

[ADisneygirl]

King's Bakery Bread Pudding
1 loaf King's Bakery sweet bread
1 1/2 blocks butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
3 cups milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
9 eggs, beaten
raisins
cinnamon
nutmeg

Melt the butter, sugar, and milk. Break the bread into large pieces in a -greased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle the raisins over the bread pieces. Let the melted butter mixture cool till warm. Add eggs-making sure that the mixture is not too hot or else it will curdle. Add the vanilla, and pour over the bread using a small cup so that the mixture gets poured over evenly over the bread. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.



Love bread pudding and this looks like something for me to whip up this weekend! Thanks!

[Kirby]

Been busy the last couple of days so I'm behind answering questions also. So......

I think that milk, meat and vegetables are overpriced at the grocery store.

We like frozen vegetables for the most part. My kids like Totinos pizza, Eggo waffles and State Fair corny dogs. They occasionally eat the big frozen pretzels (the name escapes me). I'll eat Stouffers French Bread pizza occasionally.

I made baked beans for the 4th and none were left. We had over 20 people here so I had to quadruple the recipe. It's one that I have had since Junior High. I learned how to make it in Home Economics in the 7th grade.

Baked Beans

1 16 oz. or 20 oz. can of Pork and Beans
2 tbsp. catsup
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 onion (for whole dish even if you double, triple, etc.)
1 small diced green pepper
bacon slices

Combine all ingredients except for bacon and mix well. Pour into casserole dish, lay bacon slices on top. Bake at 400 degrees for one hour.


Nancy, I love hash browns! Which soup did you use, mushroom, chicken or celery?

I grew up taking baths but switched to showers when I got married. I've been a shower person ever since. They rejuvenate me!

My guess on the animal crackers is 367.

[mommytotwo]

Great guesses exchangers, but the amount has not yet been guessed for the amount of animal crackers.
Thank you for the birthday wishes for Brandon :goodvibes .

[kimbac3]

I'm going to go with 344 crackers!

Tell your son Happy Birthday from a bunch of Disney nuts in Jersey!!

Kimba

[Meriweather]

Sorry I am late. DS just got his computer stuff all sat up.

Susan....I used cream of mushroom soup this time.

It is hot here! But we aren't out much. Just from house to car to where ever we are headed. :sunny:

[Kirby]

Thanks Nancy!

Patsy, anyone close?

[mommytotwo]

Thanks Nancy!

Patsy, anyone close?



No one had guessed it...but the correct number was-464. No one had guessed the correct amount of crackers at the party either, but my uncle had the closest guess at 430 somthing.

[mommytotwo]

Since we aer all exchangers, and I am ready to start a new exchange...I would like some ideas.
What are some new and unique exchages that you would like to see and participate in?
I have some ideas, but would like to hear of yours. :goodvibes

[Gymbomom]

Since we aer all exchangers, and I am ready to start a new exchange...I would like some ideas.
What are some new and unique exchages that you would like to see and participate in?
I have some ideas, but would like to hear of yours. :goodvibes

Maybe school supplies for kids

Book Exchange

I haven't done an exchange in awhile...so I will be watching to see what you decide!

[Meriweather]

The school supply is going on now.....stationery supplies in August.

Good morning everyone :sunny:

[Kirby]

No exchange ideas here. I'm going cold turkey. :scared1: Drill teams started up and no money in the coffer. But I do want to keep up with all my exchange buddies!

Hi, Nancy!:yay:

[2princesscuties]

Have you ever done a Bath and Body Works exchange?Or maybe a magnet exchange.Or a favorite non disney character exchange,or a snack exchange.

[Pooh67_68]

Have you ever done a Bath and Body Works exchange? Yes


Or maybe a magnet exchange. Yes


Or a favorite non disney character exchange Not that I remember

or a snack exchange. Yes



.....

[mommytotwo]

Another snack exchange sounds yummy, but I think I need to go on a diet...not like it will happen, but we have alot of snacks now. I would like to do another jam and jelly exchange soon if anyone is interested.

[mrsheppo]

What about an antenna topper exchange?

[Meriweather]

mickeyfan1 has hosted the antenna topper exchange in the past.

I would love another used book exchange....but I don't think Kirby is hosting anymore :( Maybe we can convince her ;)

[mommytotwo]

What type of toppings do you like on your pizza?
Do you usually eat it with any side dishes or just by itself?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Pizza with extra cheese or spinach with alfredo sauce. Sometimes with breadsticks, must mostly alone.

[Pooh67_68]

Peperoni for me, mushrooms for John
We eat pizza alone, no sides.


What type of toppings do you like on your pizza?
Do you usually eat it with any side dishes or just by itself?

[Luv2Roam]

How about combining an exchange --
like a used cookbook exchange. :) Get something "different". No one has to pay any $ out, except for postage. And the cookbooks can be mailed Media Mail, which is less expensive and may only take an extra day or two in mail time.

Or a White Elephant Exchange. And rather have an all at once multiple person exchange, have a chain exchange.
Someone mails someone a white elephant item.
That person in turn can either keep the item, and mail another. Or mail the item they received on to someone else.
And that person can either keep what they receive, or mail it on, etc.
And maybe for any item that is passed on, include a note showing where the item came from so we can see the path it takes.
:hippie:
Pin people sometimes do something along this line. It is usually called Pin Zapped, or Zinged.
Someone mails a pin. That person can keep it or pass it on, etc.
The more non-desireable pins are sometimes called Rusty Nails (as opposed to the opposite -- a Holy Grail).
So we could have a Rusty Nail (pin) exchange.

[mommytotwo]

For the QOTD-I like a combination pizza, and we usually have a salad or soup with it.

Luv2Roam, interesting exchange ideas :).

[mommytotwo]

If you were to be in the customer service industry, what company would you like to work for other then Disney?

[Meriweather]

I like pizza with mushrooms, olives, onion and pepperoni.
Or chicken garlic.
Usually alone or with a salad.

I would never want to be in the customer service industry ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I've done CS in high school and soon after. I will NEVER do that again, for anyone other than Disney.

[2princesscuties]

For yesterday's QOTD I like BBQ chicken pizza,or veggie pizza.Sometimes i like a salad or breadsticks,but most of the time just by itself.I did customer service in HS,and I hated it.

[Kirby]

What type of toppings do you like on your pizza?
Do you usually eat it with any side dishes or just by itself?
Here recently I have been just happy with cheese pizza. But if I were to choose toppings, they would be hamburger, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms and black olives.

If you were to be in the customer service industry, what company would you like to work for other then Disney?
Wouldn't want to do customer service. Now I wouldn't mind being a stocker in a store and helping the occasional customer that needed help. I did work in a service department once but it was behind the scenes. I only spoke to the customer over the phone. It wasn't too bad.

I've thought of doing something like the White Elephant exchange you described Luv2Roam. I know that I've sworn off exchanges for now but I might consider coming back for something like that. I'll be honest, for me, the exchanges have become a little lack luster now that we have our own board. We had much better participation when we were part of the CB. I wonder if they would let us back in?

[kimbac3]

Pizza..if I order it out only cheese or pepperoni. Now if I make it I also like chicken, sausage and meatballs/ground beef on it. We don't usually have anything else with it.

Customer Service...DH and I own an Electrical Contracting Business so I guess I'm already doing "Customer Service". But I think it would have to be for a company/product that I really support and like. Like Hershey's or Gertrude Hawk Chocolates :rotfl:

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

I agree with Kimba. I would have to work for a company that I like their products, so it would be for someone like Gerber, or such.

[mommytotwo]

Since it is the hot summer months, how are you keeping cool?
Do you have any recipes to share?

[TheDisneyBunch]

Pizza..yummy! We eat pizza every weekend. :) I like a chicken alfredo pizza (only if from pizza inn). My main fave is pepperoni and italian sausage and extra cheese. I lile garlic/cheese bread with my pizza too.


As for customer service.. could not do it. I could not deal with mad people all day..lol



We can always do a BOC exchange! That would be box of crap!! lol Anyone here woot? ;) It would be like that. You just gather up stuff from your house that you do not want..just your random crap around the house. It can be anything..some of it funny, and some maybe good, but just no use to you. You load up a box and send it out to your person. It is always fun to go through the pile of crap the mailman leaves in a box on your porch! ;) :lmao:

[Pooh67_68]

I have air condition.

Since it is the hot summer months, how are you keeping cool?
Do you have any recipes to share?

Moist Caramel Apple Cake
1 pkg. (2 layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O vanilla or french vanilla flavor instant pudding & pie filling
1 cup water
4 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 granny smith aples, peeled, coarsely chopped
20 Kraft caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup milk

Perheat oven to 350º. Grease and flour a 12-cup fluted bundt pan or a 10-inch tube pan.
Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed 2 min. Gently stir in apples. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 50 min. to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 20 min.; remove from pan. Cool completely.

Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 min., stirring every 30 sec., until blended. Cool 10 min. untill slightly thickened.
Drizzle over cake.

[Pooh67_68]

I might be talked into an exchange like that. A flat rate box would be your friend when you are ready to ship.


We can always do a BOC exchange! That would be box of crap!! lol Anyone here woot? ;) It would be like that. You just gather up stuff from your house that you do not want..just your random crap around the house. It can be anything..some of it funny, and some maybe good, but just no use to you. You load up a box and send it out to your person. It is always fun to go through the pile of crap the mailman leaves in a box on your porch! ;) :lmao:

[mickeyfan2]

Since it is the hot summer months, how are you keeping cool?
We keep the A/C set to 70.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Our A/C is set to 74.

We don't do any special cooking for the weather.

[ADisneygirl]

Since it is the hot summer months, how are you keeping cool?
Do you have any recipes to share?

Central A/C is the only way to survive a Florida summer. We keep it at 75. I thought I would melt and die in March, April and May when the old A/C died and I had to wait to get a new system installed. I have no idea how anyone lived here before A/C.

I try not to use the oven as often as I usually do in the summer months to keep it cooler in here. I'd love to see some of everyone's lighter recipes, summer salads, etc.

[Meriweather]

At home we have a heat pump that can be turned to cool when it gets hot, which is only a couple of times over a summer. Otherwise just open windows, we have moderate temps most of the time.
here in AZ, central air....they have it set at 77 and it is fine.

No recipes here, my files are at home on my computer.

[flrose]

::yes:: ADisneygirl, you can not survive the Florida weather w/o A/C.
Trying to keep ours set around 76 but, DS is always complaining it is
too hot :rolleyes:

For a quick, cool summer dinner I pick up a couple bags of Caesar Salad (the kit that includes everything) and a rotissiere chicken and we are good to go.

Hi Nancy!

[Meriweather]

:
Hi Nancy!

:wave: Hi Rose Mary :hug:

[mommytotwo]

Do you enjoy going to the movies? What type of movies, do you like to watch, and what type of snacks do you usually get at the concession stand?

[Luv2Roam]

We don't go to movies all that often any longer. Most of today's movies are very predictable. Not enough creative writing in movies now.
I like comedies, mysteries and some Disney of course.
But movie mysery equates to blood, gore, and guts. I prefer more of the implied Hitchcock type. Which there are none. :rotfl: So that settles that.
I don't like seeing images of living things decapitated, beat, stabbed, shot, etc. I am just odd that way. ;) :confused3
And often the movie theatres mean dealing with a lot rude or irrtating people. (Cell phones, non-stop talking, seat kickers, people coughing on me/DH, etc. Sounds enjoyable, huh? And I would pay money for that why? :confused: )
Getting so we REALLY have to want to see a movie to go to the theatres any more.
I don't want to watch sappy love stories. Too often a love interest in thrown in movies where it is not necessary or fit.
Using Jurassic Park as an example, was a hoot. A friend and I made fun of it al the way through. It was ridiculous.
So I guess I like something more believable too. But loved all the Pirates movies. (Not believable at all. :rotfl2: )
I guess they had a nice blend of storyline, action, comedy, and a hint of not so much as romance, but almost soap opera. (Who is doing what, or will be doing what, with whom? :rolleyes1 :rotfl: )

DH always buys popcorn.
If I get anything I like the kiddie packs. Those are great for me. :wizard:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Only go to the movies for the kids and that is not so often anymore. Didn't see any of the Pirate or Potter movies in the theather. Waiting for DVD just works better for us.
We do always buy the popcorn & soda when we do go.

[mickeyfan2]

Do you enjoy going to the movies? What type of movies, do you like to watch, and what type of snacks do you usually get at the concession stand?
We do enjoy going to the movies. So far this year we have seen Meet the Robinsons in 3D, Pirates 3, Ratatouille and HP OOTP. All were excellent movies. DH must have his movie popcorn and a soda to wash it down.

[pennst8r]

We have tickets (had them for awhile! :goodvibes ) to see HP at the IMAX theater tomorrow!

The last ones we saw were Oceans 13, and POC. I'm letting DH take the boys to see Transformers...I think he'll enjoy it more than me. :laughing:

We usually get popcorn and drinks. Sometimes I sneak in my own M&Ms. popcorn::

[kimbac3]

We usually go see family movies. I can't remember the last time DH and I went to the movies alone together. I think it was when I was pregnant with my DD15!!

We took them to see POTC3 and on 4th of July the DDs and I saw Ratatouille and DH and DS saw Transformers. We usually get popcorn, sodas, gummy bears for me and chocolate chip cookie dough bites.

We don't go that often at all. It's just too expensive for 5 people anymore. It's sad because seeing a movie on the big screen is always so cool!!

Kimba

[Meriweather]

Movie junkie here.
We go almost every weekend. Date time.
I also go sometimes during the week alone to see movies DH doesn't like.
I like action/adventure, suspense, romantic comedy and some scary ones....but not with a lot of gore.
We have gone to the movies twice since I have been in AZ.
We usually only get a drink at the theater, occasionally popcorn.

[ADisneygirl]

I love the movies, but I don't get to go as often as I'd like. I really love action/adventure best, movies like Bourne Identity, Mission Impossible, POTC types. Then romance, dramas. I hate most comedies (because they seem dumb) and most horror because they stay with me and my mind is never at ease afterwards!

We have to get movie theater popcorn and a drink when we go.

[Pooh67_68]

I have not been to a theater, since Interview with a Vampire was made. I just can't sit still long enough, so waiting until it comes to DVD is best for me.

The few times that I have seen a movie in the theater, I always bought large popcorn (shared with my sister) a soda and some type of chocolate.

[mommytotwo]

I am not a movie person. When I go to the movies, I usually fall asleep, so it is a waste of money for me, and I don't like those uncomfortable chairs. DH usually takes the kids, or my daughter goes with my cousin and her family.

[mommytotwo]

Brandon is 11 months old today, so todays QOTD is birthday related.

As a child, how did you celebrate your birthdays?

[ADisneygirl]

Brandon is 11 months old today, so todays QOTD is birthday related.

As a child, how did you celebrate your birthdays?

Aww.. time flies with babies you know. :cloud9:

As a child I remember my mother always making a family party for me, all my cousins came over, my Aunts, Uncles and grandparents. Once I had a school friend party, and there were two girls in a fight over a prize from pin the tail on the donkey! I still remember that.

[TheDisneyBunch]

We go to the movies every once in a while. Usually for Disney movies..;)

Lately we have seen POTC3 and Ratatoulle.

We normaly do not buy stuff at the theater b/c we go out for pizza afterwards.




As a kid I would choose where I wanted my b-day each year. When I was in the younger stages I always picked Chucke Cheese. :) As I got older U wanted to take friends and go to Carowinds or the mall or something like that.



Patsy, Landon is about to turn 11 months too. It is so hard to get over how fast they are growing up.

[Meriweather]

:rotfl: Since I am soooo old ;) I mostly had the typical home parties....cake, presents, games like pin the tail on the donkey.
I think once I went to a pancake house :teeth:

My kids had a lot of themed parties.....carnivals, olympics, camping, Christmas in June. Also DD had a lot of sleepovers :eek:
And they did the McDonalds, pizza parties, skating/bowling party things too.

[Pooh67_68]

My mom was never one for parties, so she would have a cake and maybe and aunt and uncle or 2 over.

[Pooh67_68]

NOT!!! I saw your picture you posted, you are far from old.


:rotfl: Since I am soooo old ;)

[Kirby]

:eek: I'm behind!

Since it is the hot summer months, how are you keeping cool?
It hasn't been too bad so far this year. We haven't had a 100 degree day yet as far as I know. Our air on the living room side of the house (we have two units thankfully) has gone out but with a fan positioned just right in the hallway and the ceiling fans on high, it's not that bad.

Do you enjoy going to the movies? What type of movies, do you like to watch, and what type of snacks do you usually get at the concession stand?
Yes, I love going to the movies but only go a couple times a year at best. Joe doesn't care too much to go unless it's a movie that he really wants to see or a special occasion (anniversary, birthday). I like comedys, drama, chick flicks and adventure. Anything that can take me away. Not fond of true story stuff but I did enjoy Pursuit of Happyness. I don't usually get anything at the concession stand because of the expense. I just put a treat in my purse and eat that usually if I'm with my kids. Now if Joe's along, of course we get cokes and popcorn. The last movie I saw was Transformers. Loved it! My son, James, asked me to go with him.

As a child, how did you celebrate your birthdays?
My mom usually baked a cake and we would have relatives over. I had a couple of parties with the neighbor kids. Nothing themed.

Time is passing way too fast!

[mommytotwo]

What was the last good samaritan thing that you had done?






* I had gone shopping today, and while looking back towards my kids, there was a man who dropped his credit card and kept walking, so I told it to him. I know that if it was me, that I would have been very worried as to not knowing its whereabouts and wondering if someone was using it.

[mickeyfan2]

I guess it would be all the school supplies that I bought to give to either the mission or the women's shelter.

Patsy,
I heard on the radio today that people who live in Hawaii have the longest life expectancy of any state in the US. You will out live all of use exchangers. ;)

[Meriweather]

I guess buying a ton of stuff at B&BW semi-annual sale and then shipping them overseas to our female soldiers. It was a lot of fun ::yes::

[Luv2Roam]

I have an :offtopic: question! :rolleyes1
My question and open discussion topic is Universal Studios related. :chat: :tiptoe: :cool:
Have you attended HHN?
Do you plan to this year? (Either at Hollywood or Orlando)
This year's theme is Leatherface, Freddy (Friday 13th fame) and Jason.
What do you think of this theme/characters?
And are there characters or theming you rather see?

DH and I enjoy going to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. We even buy the Frequent Fear Pass and go 4 - 5 nights each year. (For only these past two years though.)
I have not seen any of these films. :blush: (Going back to my avoiding slasher, blood, gore and guts films. :confused3 )

Discuss among yourselves. :hyper2: :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:

[mommytotwo]

I guess it would be all the school supplies that I bought to give to either the mission or the women's shelter.

Patsy,
I heard on the radio today that people who live in Hawaii have the longest life expectancy of any state in the US. You will out live all of use exchangers. ;)

Really, that is interesting to hear and something I wouldn't expect. I wonder why?

[mommytotwo]

I have an :offtopic: question! :rolleyes1
My question and open discussion topic is Universal Studios related. :chat: :tiptoe: :cool:
Have you attended HHN?
Do you plan to this year? (Either at Hollywood or Orlando)
This year's theme is Leatherface, Freddy (Friday 13th fame) and Jason.
What do you think of this theme/characters?
And are there characters or theming you rather see?

DH and I enjoy going to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. We even buy the Frequent Fear Pass and go 4 - 5 nights each year. (For only these past two years though.)
I have not seen any of these films. :blush: (Going back to my avoiding slasher, blood, gore and guts films. :confused3 )

Discuss among yourselves. :hyper2: :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:


Sorry, I have never been there before.

[mickeyfan2]

Really, that is interesting to hear and something I wouldn't expect. I wonder why?

You exercise more, eat a better diet and a few other reason I don't remember.

[kimbac3]

I have an :offtopic: question! :rolleyes1
My question and open discussion topic is Universal Studios related. :chat: :tiptoe: :cool:
Have you attended HHN?
Do you plan to this year? (Either at Hollywood or Orlando)
This year's theme is Leatherface, Freddy (Friday 13th fame) and Jason.
What do you think of this theme/characters?
And are there characters or theming you rather see?

DH and I enjoy going to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. We even buy the Frequent Fear Pass and go 4 - 5 nights each year. (For only these past two years though.)
I have not seen any of these films. :blush: (Going back to my avoiding slasher, blood, gore and guts films. :confused3 )

Discuss among yourselves. :hyper2: :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:

I actually rather like Freddy who is from Nightmare on Elm Street Jason is from Friday the 13th. I don't like Jason or Leatherface as much. Freddy had a real character and personality. I guess because he was a speaking character. The other 2 don't do a whole lot of dialogue. I've only seen bits and pieces of Leatherface(no pun intended!) I'm just not into the whole Texas Chainsaw thing!! I've seen 2 Friday the 13ths and I guess all but one of the Nightmare ones. I really don't like horror movies at all!! The ones I did see was when I was a teenager. Now I prefer to laugh at movies..real life is scary enough!!

Have fun!!
Kimba

[AlexWyattMommy]

I won't see the Chain Saw one. The fact that it is based on true happenings really freaks me out. I hated the Friday series. I mean, come on, how many times can you not kill someone dead?
The Nightmare ones were really scary. I did see those as a teen. I still get flash backs of the girl turning into a bug. Yes, I do have a bug phobia.

I don't think I could handle going somewhere with a theme like that. Too much blood & gore for my tastes.

[mommytotwo]

You exercise more, eat a better diet and a few other reason I don't remember.

Wow, really :3dglasses .
I thought that this would be one of the last states to be on that list. Interesting.

[mommytotwo]

What is one dish that your family enjoys, that you don't cook, but wish you knew how?

[Pooh67_68]

I always hold the door open for people.


What was the last good Samaritan thing that you had done?

[Pooh67_68]

Sorry Luv2Roam, I don't do horror.

[Pooh67_68]

I can make it all. I love to cook and bake.


What is one dish that your family enjoys, that you don't cook, but wish you knew how?

[ADisneygirl]

What is one dish that your family enjoys, that you don't cook, but wish you knew how?

I cook most everything well, and I love to bake, but I must say that the one thing I don't prepare often is steak. My family apparantly enjoys steak because they ordered it frequently enough on our trip to WDW this summer, but anytime I attempt to make it at home it never turns out right. Never as good or even close to a restaurant steak. Maybe its the cut of meat, or the cooking method -- who knows. I just stink at it!



Luv2Roam~ I like Universal, but hate all that horror nights stuff. Too scary for me!

[mickeyfan2]

What is one dish that your family enjoys, that you don't cook, but wish you knew how?

DH eats anything and I am a good cook. The ones that are bad for him are the ones I try not to make.

[Meriweather]

I can also cook about everything.....still not to great at making gravy though. My mother made it so well, I can never get it that good.

I like Universal....never been to their Halloween party though.
HATE slasher movies though....although I do like other horror movies.

[kimbac3]

I can pretty much cook and bake everything too. Although a good pie crust still seems to elude me:mad: I WILL get it though!!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

Sounds like we have a bunch of good cooks here.
Can you all cook Asian foods? I want to learn how to make mongolian beef, orange chicken, bulgogi, and spicy pork if any of you have some tried and true recipes of these.

I don't do pie crust either. I am not a crust person to begin with, but with the ones that I have tried, they don't turn out too well.

[Luv2Roam]

I have two older sisters who are both good cooks. I told DH once that he married the wrong sister. :rotfl2:

I CAN cook. I don't mind baking. But then I eat it, and that is not good. And don't like cleaning up the mess.

I would probably cook and bake a lot more if for not working FT outside the home, and there just being DH and I. Seems like we don't have the same tastes (pun intended) for food either. What I like, he doesn't care for, etc.

DH fondly recalls his mother making BuckEye candies. Kinda a soft peanutbutter inside with a hard(er?) chocolate candy on the outside.
I did try once, but ended up having throwing them away..... :scared1: :sad2: :dance3:

[mommytotwo]

I have had many situations where I followed recipes in cookbooks and it didn't turn out, so it ended up in the trash.

[Meriweather]

I usually follow a recipe the first time and then through experience ;) can adapt them to what I want.

This is the Orange Chicken we like

* Exported from MasterCook *

Panda Express Orange Flavored Chicken

Recipe By :top secret recipes
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken/Turkey Foreign


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
Sauce
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced water chestnuts
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons arrowroot
Chicken
4 chicken breast fillets
1 cup ice water
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsifted cake flour
Vegetable oil for frying

Combine all ingredients for sauce--except the cornstarch and arrowroot--in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir often while bringing mixture to a boil. When sauce reaches a boil, remove it from heat and allow it to cool a bit, uncovered.
Slice chicken breasts into bite-size chunks. Remove exactly 1 cup of the sauce from the pan and pour it over the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or other container that allows the chicken to be completely covered with the sauce. Chicken should marinate for at least a couple of hours. Cover remaining sauce and leave it to cool until chicken is ready.
When chicken is marinated, preheat 2" of vegetable oil in a wok or skillet to 350 degrees.
Combine cornstarch with arrowroot in a small bowl, then add 3 tablespoons of water. Stir until cornstarch and arrowroot have dissolved. Pour this mixture into the sauce and set the pan over high heat. When sauce begins to bubble and thickens, cover and remove from heat.
Beat together the ice water and egg in med. bowl. Add baking soda and salt.
Add 3/4 cup of flour and stir with fork just until the flour is blended into the mixture. The batter will be lumpy.
Sprinkle another 1/4 cup flour on top of the batter and mix with only one or two strokes. Most of this flour will still be floating on top of the mixture. Put the remaining flour (1/2 cup) into a med. bowl.
Dip each piece of chicken first into flour, then into batter. Let some of the batter drip off and then slide the chicken into the oil. Fry up to 1/2 of the chicken pieces at a time, for 3-4 min., or until golden brown. Flip the chicken over halfway through the cooking time. Remove the chicken to a rack or paper towels to drain.
As the chicken cooks, reheat the sauce left covered on the stove. Stir occasionally.
When all the chicken is done, pour it into a large bowl, and cover with the thickened sauce. Stir gently until all the pieces are well coated.

[mommytotwo]

I usually follow a recipe the first time and then through experience ;) can adapt them to what I want.

This is the Orange Chicken we like

* Exported from MasterCook *

Panda Express Orange Flavored Chicken

Recipe By :top secret recipes
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken/Turkey Foreign


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
Sauce
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced water chestnuts
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons arrowroot
Chicken
4 chicken breast fillets
1 cup ice water
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsifted cake flour
Vegetable oil for frying

Combine all ingredients for sauce--except the cornstarch and arrowroot--in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir often while bringing mixture to a boil. When sauce reaches a boil, remove it from heat and allow it to cool a bit, uncovered.
Slice chicken breasts into bite-size chunks. Remove exactly 1 cup of the sauce from the pan and pour it over the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or other container that allows the chicken to be completely covered with the sauce. Chicken should marinate for at least a couple of hours. Cover remaining sauce and leave it to cool until chicken is ready.
When chicken is marinated, preheat 2" of vegetable oil in a wok or skillet to 350 degrees.
Combine cornstarch with arrowroot in a small bowl, then add 3 tablespoons of water. Stir until cornstarch and arrowroot have dissolved. Pour this mixture into the sauce and set the pan over high heat. When sauce begins to bubble and thickens, cover and remove from heat.
Beat together the ice water and egg in med. bowl. Add baking soda and salt.
Add 3/4 cup of flour and stir with fork just until the flour is blended into the mixture. The batter will be lumpy.
Sprinkle another 1/4 cup flour on top of the batter and mix with only one or two strokes. Most of this flour will still be floating on top of the mixture. Put the remaining flour (1/2 cup) into a med. bowl.
Dip each piece of chicken first into flour, then into batter. Let some of the batter drip off and then slide the chicken into the oil. Fry up to 1/2 of the chicken pieces at a time, for 3-4 min., or until golden brown. Flip the chicken over halfway through the cooking time. Remove the chicken to a rack or paper towels to drain.
As the chicken cooks, reheat the sauce left covered on the stove. Stir occasionally.
When all the chicken is done, pour it into a large bowl, and cover with the thickened sauce. Stir gently until all the pieces are well coated.

Wow, that is alot of ingredients. Thank you for the recipe.

[mommytotwo]

I have been married today for 7 years...so today's QOTD is-

For those of you who are married, how many years have you been married for? And for those of you who are single, what are some of the criterias that you are looking for in a SO?


*Also, I just posted the SNACK EXCHANGE sign up, so come and check it out.

[2princesscuties]

Happy Anniversary mommytotwo

I will be married 9 wonderful years in August

[Meriweather]

Happy Anniversay, Patsy :love:

We celebrated our 33rd in June!!

[mommytotwo]

Thank you ladies.

[Pooh67_68]

Happy Anniversary Patsy.

John and I just celebrated 21 years in May.

[mickeyfan2]

Happy Anniversary

DH and I celebrated 24 years last June. We are planning our 25th anniversary trip to WDW.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Happy Anniversary! We will be celebrating 11 years in October.

[flrose]

Good Morning all! Happy Anniversary Patsy.

For those of you who are married, how many years have you been married for? And for those of you who are single, what are some of the criterias that you are looking for in a SO?

As I am soon to be single again :woohoo: my criteria for the next lucky SO :rotfl: would be as follows: he will have to :love: everything Disney :tinker: , he will have to treat me like a princess: , he must love :coffee: (esp. Starbucks), must have a great sense of humor :rotfl2: , not overdo the :drinking1 , enjoy the :beach: and make me feel like I'm on :cloud9: . Must be young at heart :love: but mature and responsible.
I think all those qualifying might already be taken :sad2:

Have a happy Wednesday!

[mtblujeans]

We were married 20 years in April. Last week, DH described us as "going on 21 years"! :rotfl:

[kimbac3]

Happy Anniversary Patsy!!!

DH and I celebrated 16 years in May. We want to do a vow renewal for our
20th. But in 4 more years my oldest DD will be 19 so there is always a slight chance we'd be planning her wedding instead.:rotfl: I was 19 when I got married so I always remind DH about that..."Ya know hon..she could be legally married in 3 years" to which he replies "Shut up..don't ever speak of that again!!!":lmao:

Kimba

[Pooh67_68]

Yeah, like not speaking of it ever again is gonna stop her if she wants to marry. :rotfl:


But in 4 more years my oldest DD will be 19 so there is always a slight chance we'd be planning her wedding instead.:rotfl: I was 19 when I got married so I always remind DH about that..."Ya know hon..she could be legally married in 3 years" to which he replies "Shut up..don't ever speak of that again!!!":lmao:
Kimba

[kimbac3]

Yeah, like not speaking of it ever again is gonna stop her if she wants to marry. :rotfl:

What can I say He's in denial!!:rotfl: :lmao:

[Kirby]

Happy Anniversary, Patsy!

We celebrated our 26th in June.

[Luv2Roam]

Next month will be 31 years for DH and I. We are celebrating by going to Disney. :lmao: We are spending a night at Vero Beach. :banana: We have not been there or in that area at all, and have lived in central FL 3.5 years.
Really looking forward to the stay! :woohoo:
:yay:

[Luv2Roam]

Thinking of Vero Beach and the possibility of daily FL thunderstorms made me think of two other possible exchanges:

* Anything weather related
* Anything vacation related

The weather related could be anything from clothing (rain gear, sunglasses) to an outdoor thermometer.
For the vacation we could have participants mention any place they hoped to visit in the near future, even if a local beach or camping.

Have these been done before?
What do you think?

[pilikia97]

we will be celebrating 10 years of marriage near Christmas, but we have been together exclusively for 17 years :love: . Congratulations to all our married exchangers, and to all our single or soon-to-be single exchangers: Keep looking! The Prince meant for each of you IS out there somewhere. Pixie Dust will guide you in time :tinker: !

[Meriweather]

Thinking of Vero Beach and the possibility of daily FL thunderstorms made me think of two other possible exchanges:

* Anything weather related
* Anything vacation related

The weather related could be anything from clothing (rain gear, sunglasses) to an outdoor thermometer.
For the vacation we could have participants mention any place they hoped to visit in the near future, even if a local beach or camping.

Have these been done before?
What do you think?

I don't think either has been done.
I like the vacation one, but I guess some destinations could be tricky.
Are you thinking about hosting, Barbara? I have a couple of vacations coming ;)
Or do both.....separately of course. It will keep you busy for a couple weeks...or months ::yes::

[Luv2Roam]

Sure. I would not mind hosting one or both. Maybe one mid August and the other in September. :confused3

[Meriweather]

Sounds good to me ::yes::

[mommytotwo]

I had just made some won tons....so here is another food related QOTD-

What different type of fried foods do you like?

[Pooh67_68]

Pierogies
Fries
Tater Tots
Egg Rolls
When I worked with my sister, we used to deep fry our bacon. Sometimes I throw my Tyson chicken patties in the fryer too.

[AlexWyattMommy]

My DH would deep fry sandwiches if I would let him. :rotfl:

Normal stuff, fries, rings, corndogs, egg rolls. Nothing out of the ordinary here.

I will have to try the pierogies that way. I normally saute them with butter and onions. But I bet the do have a better crunch fried.

[Pooh67_68]

I tried them each way it is suggest on the package, and I prefer them fried.

[Meriweather]

I don't eat many fried food anymore...but love fries, chips, egg rolls, wontons,
chicken, onion rings

[TheDisneyBunch]

My hubby and I have been together for going on 11 years and have been married for 7.

Happy Anniversary a little late Patsy! :)




As for fried foods.. bacon, fries, chicken tenders, hmm.... not sure what else I need to think on that some. I don't seem to eat a lot of fried foods anymore with this diet I have been on since Jan 1st. :)

[pennst8r]

I would eat anything fried. I've heard they batter and deep fry snickers bars and pickles---yes, I would try it!

Would you be willing to share your won ton recipe, Patsy? I love them!

I just made scones yesterday that were awesome, and really easy. Here's a tip I never knew after many years baking...in a pie crust or whenever you need to cut the butter into the dry ingredients, freeze the butter and grate it into the dry.

[mommytotwo]

Thank you Amanda.
At our house, I like to fry pork chops till it gets brown, but then I put them in the oven so that it stays moist and it cooks more. Fish, bacon, sausage.... I know that it is not healthy. But, I prefer to fry my foods compared to steaming it.

[2princesscuties]

fries
onion rings
chicken
wontons
egg rolls
fried oreos:cloud9: :love:

[mrsheppo]

I have been married today for 7 years...so today's QOTD is-

For those of you who are married, how many years have you been married for? And for those of you who are single, what are some of the criterias that you are looking for in a SO?


*Also, I just posted the SNACK EXCHANGE sign up, so come and check it out.

My 9th wedding anniversary was yesterday. Happy anniversary to you too, Patsy.

[ellyn2000]

Hello, all. This is my first time visiting the exchange board and I'm thinking it may become my favorite very quickly. To answer the question of the day: I've been married just over 24 years and we still laugh like fools every day! :rotfl: Happy anniversary momtotwo. I wish you many more with each happier than the last.....:flower3:

[mickeyfan2]

Happy anniversary Mrsheppo.

[mommytotwo]

My 9th wedding anniversary was yesterday. Happy anniversary to you too, Patsy.

Thank you.
Happy belated Anniversary to you Barbara.

[mommytotwo]

Hello, all. This is my first time visiting the exchange board and I'm thinking it may become my favorite very quickly. To answer the question of the day: I've been married just over 24 years and we still laugh like fools every day! :rotfl: Happy anniversary momtotwo. I wish you many more with each happier than the last.....:flower3:


Welcome to the exchange board :). If you have any questions, feel free to contact the member who is hosting the exchange, or post them here.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to go to a luau here in Hawaii, what three things would you like to try?

[Pooh67_68]

3 things? I want to try it all!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Eating, Dancing and Singing!!

[mickeyfan2]

3 things? I want to try it all!

::yes::

[Meriweather]

Kind of a picky eater here, so not sure. I would have to take a look at the offerenings.
DD went to one and didn't eat anything :rotfl:

[kimbac3]

I'd like to try the dancing..actually I'd love to see my DH try the dancing!:rotfl:

Hey Patsy - I just heard on the news that Hawaii has some bad weather headed for it. Tropical Depression, I think they said. I don't know if it's headed for you or not but be safe pixiedust:

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

I'd like to try the dancing..actually I'd love to see my DH try the dancing!:rotfl:

Hey Patsy - I just heard on the news that Hawaii has some bad weather headed for it. Tropical Depression, I think they said. I don't know if it's headed for you or not but be safe pixiedust:

Kimba

Thank you. We are actually suppost to see the most effects of it on this island with heavy rains and such, but it is one of the nicest days that we have had in a few weeks. You can see a clear view towards the pretty blue ocean, it is a nice and sunny day with the birds chirpping outside, there is a light cool breeze, and there is no sight of a storm. Things could always change, but hopefully it won't.:wizard:

[mickeyfan2]

I am surprised the question of the day was not - Will you be going to a Harry Potter party tonight? or Will you be getting the book tonight?

[mommytotwo]

I am surprised the question of the day was not - Will you be going to a Harry Potter party tonight? or Will you be getting the book tonight?

Sorry, I am not a Harry Potter fan. I did go to watch the first movie that came out, but nothing after that.

:sad2: :sad2: I don't like computers :headache: :headache: :mad: :mad: . I can't figure out my inbox, and I can't get access to it or send out messages from there like usual. :scared:

[kimbac3]

I am surprised the question of the day was not - Will you be going to a Harry Potter party tonight? or Will you be getting the book tonight?

I'm not a Harry Potter fan either. I started the first book and didn't really like it.

So are you getting the book or going to a party?????

Kimba

[Meriweather]

Harry Potter lover here ::yes::
I am not going to any parties. But will pick up the book. In the middle of another now, so no hurry. Probably Tuesday when another book I want is released....and going to a signing for that one the next weekend.

[mommytotwo]

Do you do anything to celebrate Christmas in July?

[Pooh67_68]

No, I do however go to Hallmark and get a few Disney ornaments.


Do you do anything to celebrate Christmas in July?

[Meriweather]

No...but like Heidi, I did get a few ornaments at Hallmark.

[kimbac3]

Other than do the Christmas in July Exchange...no. When we stayed at a campground one summer we decorated our trailer. That was fun!!


On another note: Today is my 35th Birthday!! Dh and the kids got me a Lennox Mickey Figurine holding a cake with my birthstone on it and a Disney travel guide I didn't have(:scared1: ) it's called "The Complete Walt Disney World". It's really nice, lots of good color photos. They are also going to take me out to dinner tonight. That should be fun!!

Kimba

[Meriweather]

:bday: Kim.

(I have one of those Lenox Mickey's with my birthstone...aren't they cute)

[Luv2Roam]

party: :bday: :jumping3:

[pennst8r]

Happy Birthday, Kimba!



ANyone else reading the new Harry Potter? I got mine at midnight and stayed up most of the night to read! :coffee: I finished it at 2. I"m just bursting to discuss it with someone! I have a good friend who's as obsessed with it as I am, but she's out of town this weekend.

[Meriweather]

Nope....getting it Tuesday. Sorry....not reading spoilers yet either.

DH is home sick (been for a week) so kind of wish I would have gotten it....oh well, I have a ton of books waiting for me.

[Pooh67_68]

Happy Birthday Kim. I too have one of thoes Mickey's.


Lynne, I didn't read any of the books, but I did read the last chapter of book 7.

[mickeyfan2]

Happy Birthday!!!!

[mickeyfan2]

Happy Birthday, Kimba!



ANyone else reading the new Harry Potter? I got mine at midnight and stayed up most of the night to read! :coffee: I finished it at 2. I"m just bursting to discuss it with someone! I have a good friend who's as obsessed with it as I am, but she's out of town this weekend.

I got mine at 12:25, drove home and went to bed. I just passed 1/2 way. You must be a faster reader than I am.

[mommytotwo]

:bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: Happy Birthday Kimba!!!

Nancy, hope your husband feels better soon.

For Christmas in July the 25th, I think we are going to make some Christmas cookies, listen to some Christmas music, tune into QVC from time to time to see what Christmas items they have, and try to figure out my Christmas gift list. :santa:.

[Pooh67_68]

Pasty, sounds like fun. :santa:

[mommytotwo]

If I had thought of it sooner, we could have sent out a few Merry Christmas in July Christmas cards. I read that someone is going to give each of their family members a Christmas gift which I thought was fun and a neat idea, but I gave my daughter a new Webkinz, and she has been recieving this and that as gifts, so I am passing on that idea this year.

[TheDisneyBunch]

Happy Birthday Kim!! :wizard:


Oh I love Christmas is July! I tune the tv into QVC all day long! It always puts a smile on my face. :goodvibes If my new mixer were here by then I might would cave and bake cookies even though I am not supposed to eat any. ;)

[mommytotwo]

So, we did feel some of the effects of the tropical depression. There was the calm before the storm, then once it hit, there was windy, heavy rainfall, and thunder. But it is now back to normal more or less with no wind.


Todays QOTD is-
*Do you like storms with thunder, lighting, rain... or are you someone that gets scared and worried? What do you like to do when you are in a storm?

[Meriweather]

Glad it wasn't too bad for you, Patsy.
I love storms...as long as everyone is home and safe. Love thunder and lightning. Just sit around and listen to it.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I also love a good thunderstorm. Just the right amount of rain for the ground and no destructive properties.

Glad everyone is okay where you are Patty.


As for HP, I started reading at 5pm last night and finished at 3:30 this morning. She did a great job with one.

[Luv2Roam]

I love a good storm too. Of course MUCH better when I am not driving in it! :rotfl2:
I never knew it could rain so hard until I moved to FL. Sometimes it is like someone just throwing buckets of water all at one time. Even a poncho and an umbrella won't keep a person dry.

[kimbac3]

Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes!! I had a really nice day with my family.

I'm glad you weren't too bothered by the storm Patsy. I love thunderstorms. I don't like driving in them and I'm not fond of watching the lighting. But I love the thunder and driving rain. I was just saying to my DD15 that we need a good thunderstorm. She agreed. She doesn't like the lighting either. Now Dh will sit and watch it out the window. :scared1: Now my poor dog just hates them. She gets so upset by it all she doesn't know what to do.:sad2:

Kimba

[Pooh67_68]

I used to love storms, until lighting struck us 5 times in 8 years (same house). Now I hate them.


Todays QOTD is-
*Do you like storms with thunder, lighting, rain... or are you someone that gets scared and worried? What do you like to do when you are in a storm?

[mommytotwo]

I don't like storms, especially when there is wind and rain. We have many trees around our house, so you never know when one of them may fall down.

[ADisneygirl]

I used to think storms were sort of romantic back in NY, when the thunder and lightning seemed a good distance away. But here in Florida I HATE them! Tampa Bay is the lightning capital of the world I heard on the news last night. Some poor kid got zapped walking along the beach -- wasn't even raining yet. Another man got zapped reaching for his car door handle - blew right through his thumb and out his foot.

No, I don't like storms at all.

[mommytotwo]

Do you have a gift closet? If so,, what type of things does it contain?

[emily1982]

ooo can anyone join in with this chat?

I have a gift closet, well it's a box in the closet. If i see things people will like or stuff in the sale i buy it there and then. I also put little things in there for exchanges if i see some appropriate. Although i do have a tendancy to forget whats in there and buy more stuff!

[Pooh67_68]

Nope no gift closet here.

[mickeyfan2]

I don't have a gift closet, but I will pick up things that are "perfect" for somebody I know and keep it until Christmas.

[Meriweather]

::yes::

I have a closet in my bedroom I use (part of it). Right now it is low. I am trying to get things out.
I have lots of Yankee candles and accessories, lots of Bath & Body work products and then various odds and ends I have picked up for specific people.

I also have one of my hall closets that I use for exchange stuff....the floor part. But it has a 5 drawer plastic thing full of things, as well as 4 shoe boxes and more just sitting on the floor. Working on getting that cleared out too.

[flrose]

:thumbsup2
I have one of those 4 drawer plastic thingies. I pick up stuff I see on sale that someone might like and also stuff for exchanges. Even tho' I hadn't done an exchange in a while I'm now jumping back in. :goodvibes

[mommytotwo]

I have a gift closet. I had to many things around the house, so my husband and dad had built me a storage room outside. It has many shelves...and I use it as a storage as well as my gift closet. It has exchange items, gifts for birthday, Christmas....

[kimbac3]

I have a gift bin. I started my Christmas shopping already and I have that stuff stowed in there. I also have a 4 drawer unit in my closet for exchange stuff.

I'd LOVE to have a storage room. I live out in the boonies (yep, there are Boonies in NJ :rotfl: )and I like to stock up on things...just in case!!

Kimba

[Luv2Roam]

I do have an armoire drawer for any extras I buy. If I see something nice and deeply discounted I like to buy it, even if I have to save it for later.
The lower drawer in the armoire is boxed pins for trading.

[Kirby]

Harry Potter fan here! I received the book in the mail on Saturday and began reading it yesterday. I'm past the 500 page mark now. I'm trying to get through it before someone spills the beans.

Thunder and lightening don't bother me, it's the wind I don't like. I live in Tornado Alley.

I used to have a gift closet when my kids were little and went to tons of birthday parties.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to pass down a recipe that you had either created or had gotten from a recipe book, what would it be of, and if you don't mind could you share your recipe for everyone. *It can not be a recipe that is already in your family. http://bestsmileys.com/cooking/6.gif

[Meriweather]

If you all could, can you send a little "good luck" vibes toward AZ today :sunny:
DDIL is taking her bar test today and tomorrow :eek:
Thank, she is super nervous.

[Pooh67_68]

Good thoughts for your DDIL, Nancy.

pixiedust: :wizard: pixiedust: :wizard: pixiedust: :wizard: pixiedust: :wizard: pixiedust: :wizard: pixiedust:

[mickeyfan2]

Nancy, DDIL will go great!!!

[Meriweather]

Thanks, Heidi and Colleen.
She will have 3-4 months to wait for the results :eek: That would drive me nuts.

[Pooh67_68]

3 to 4 months!!!! :scared1:
I would be a basket case by then.

[Kirby]

That is just too long to wait!!!!
:goodvibes pixiedust: :goodvibes pixiedust:

This is a recipe that I got off of a 1980 Better Homes and Garden recipe card that came in the mail. Joe just loves this one and so does James.

Spaghetti Pie

6 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
2 well beaten eggs
1 c cottage cheese (8 oz)
1 lb ground beef or bulk pork sausage
1/2 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped green pepper
1 8-oz can (1 c) chopped tomatoes
1 6-oz can tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

Cook the spaghetti according to pkg directions, drain. Stir butter or margarine into hot spaghetti. Stir in parmesan cheese and eggs. Form spaghetti mixture into a "crust" in a buttered 10" pie plate. Spread cottage cheese over bottom of spaghetti crust.

In skillet, cook ground beef or pork sausage, onion and green pepper till vegetables are tender and meat is browned. Drain off excess fat. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and garlic salt; heat through.

Turn meat mixture onto spaghetti crust. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts. Makes 6 servings.

[emily1982]

I wouldnt pass down a receipe...id pass down all the numbers for good take-aways and pubs in the local area! haha

[mommytotwo]

If you all could, can you send a little "good luck" vibes toward AZ today :sunny:
DDIL is taking her bar test today and tomorrow :eek:
Thank, she is super nervous.

:wizard: Good luck to your DIL.:wizard:

[mommytotwo]

Here is one that I made last night, and that my family enjoys. I have also been asked for this recipe by family and friends.

Korean Style Fried Chicken-
4 lb. chicken thighs, boneless-(I also prefer skinless)

Combine the following ingredients, and soak the chicken for 2-3 hours or overnight.

8 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 Tbsp. flour
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Eggs
2 Stalks, green onion, chopped
2 Cloves, garlic, grated
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted

Deep fry the chicken, until it is brown and crispy.

[Pooh67_68]

Patsy, I don't have a recipe that I created and all recipes found in a book become a part of the family. When someone finds a recipe we think all will like, we get everyone together and make it.


OK ladies, would ya all mind sharing some easy chicken recipes? And John is VERY PICKY so nothing fancy.

[AlexWyattMommy]

In a crock pot,
1 can whole corn
1 can creamed corn
1 can veggie or chicken stock
1 can diced potatos
as many frozen chicken tenders/breast you want.

Cook on low for 4-8 hours (depends on your crock pot, mine cooks super fast so only need four hours)

last 10 minutes toss in 1/2 cup of potato flakes to thicken if needed.

[Meriweather]

In a crockpot on low heat, 4 boneless chicken breasts, can cream of soup (chicken, mushroom, celery, whatever), can of mushrooms (or some fresh), 1 cup broth or white wine.
Cook 7-9hours.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Bar-B-Que Chicken

Recipe By :Choose to Lose
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken/Turkey Fat Free/Low Fat


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic -- minced
dash Tabasco sauce
8 skinned and boned chicken breast halves

In a large bowl, mix together Dijon mustard, vinegar, molasses, ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic and Tabasco for marinade. Pour about half over the chicken and refrigerate the rest to use later,
Marinate chicken for an hour (or less, if you haven't planned ahead).
Remove chicken and reserve remaining marinade.
Barbecue or broil chicken for 10 minutes.
Turn and coat chicken with marinade and cook until done.
Heat reserved marinade. Spoon over chicken before serving.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

Recipe By :Campbell's
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Chicken/Turkey


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 can cream of chicken soup -- (regular or 98% fat free)
1 1/3 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 skinless boneless chicken breast
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Mix soup, water, rice, onion powder and pepper in 2 quart shallow baking dish.
Top with chicken. Sprinkle chicken with additional pepper.
Cover and bake at 375º for 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and rice is done.
Uncover. Sprinkle cheese over chicken.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Herbed Chicken Bake

Recipe By :Better Homes and Gardens
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken/Turkey

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 ounces long-grain and wild rice mix
3 large chicken breasts -- boned and halved
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup sauterne wine
1/2 cup celery -- sliced
1/2 cup mushrooms

Prepare rice mix according to package directions.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In skillet, brown slowly in butter.
Spoon rice into 1 1/2 quart casserole. Top with chicken, skin side up.
Add soup to skillet. Slowly add sauterne, stirring till smooth.
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Pour over chicken.
Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes or until tender.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Italian Garlic Chicken

Recipe By :Better Homes and Gardens
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken/Turkey

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup miracle Whip® light
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 chicken breast halves

Mix dressings and seasonings. Pour dressing mixture over chicken.
Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes. Drain.
Place chicken on grill over med-hot coals or greased rack of broiler pan.
Grill or broil for 10-12 minutes on each side or until tender.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Recipe By :copykat
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken/Turkey

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup Plain Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons Flour
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup Milk
6 Thick Pieces Chicken Breast Strips (chicken tenders) -- (1/2")
Vegetable Oil ( frying )
2 cups dry Bowtie Pasta
2 tablespoons Butter
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Crushed Garlic
1/2 cup White Table Wine (Chablis)
1/4 cup Water
2 tablespoons Flour
3/4 cup Half and Half
1/4 cup Sour Cream
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Basil Leaves
3/4 cup Mild Asiago Cheese ( finely grated)

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Wash and drain chicken strips.
Mix breadcrumbs, flour, and Parmesan cheese together.
Place milk in dish for dipping.
Dip chicken in breadcrumb mixture and then in milk and then back in breadcrumbs.
Place in fry pan that the oil has bee heated and fry at medium to medium low temperature until golden. Remove and drain chicken.
In a saucepan on medium heat, melt butter, add olive oil.
Whisk in flour until mixture is blended.
Quickly add garlic, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt stir well. Add wine and blend.
Immediately add half and half and sour cream stir.
When mixture is smooth add grated cheese stir until melted.
Finally sprinkle fresh basil in the sauce and stir lightly and remove from heat.
Garnish
4 Broccoli Florets (lightly steamed)
2 White Mushrooms (quartered lightly steamed)
1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
Assembly:
Place 2 cups pasta in individual a pasta dish.
Spoon about 1/2 - 3/4 cup sauce over pasta, add broccoli and mushrooms.
Place Parmesan Chicken on pasta and sprinkle red crushed pepper and add grated Parmesan cheese if desired.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Rotini Chicken Casserole

Recipe By :Light & Tasty
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Chicken/Turkey


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 3/4 cups uncooked tricolor rotini or spiral pasta
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup -- (10 3/4 ounces), undiluted
1 1/2 cups milk
16 ounces frozen Italian-blend vegetables
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup crushed corn flakes

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender.
Drain pasta. Place in a bowl. Add onion mixture, chicken, soup, milk, vegetables, cheese, parsley, thyme and salt.
Pour into shallow 3 quart baking dish coated with nonstick spray.
Cover and bake at 350º for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cornflakes. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.



* Exported from MasterCook *

Salsa Chicken Bake

Recipe By :thedailyrecipe
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken/Turkey

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted
and bubbly. Top with sour cream and serve immediately.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks!! I am so coping those recipes.

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you both. I knew I should have just asked Nancy. :goodvibes

[Meriweather]

:rotfl: I do have a rather large recipe collection ;)

[mommytotwo]

:santa: Merry Christmas in July!!! :santa:

Christmas in July has started on QVC :dance3: . Is anyone else watching it? I am trying to find some unique gifts for exchanges as well as for people on my gift list.

So, today's QOTD is-
*Do you purchase things from QVC or HSN?

[Meriweather]

I went through a phase a long time ago......pre computer time, that I spent one whole winter buying things on HSN. Mostly jewelry.
Now very seldom.
I don't even turn them on....too many other things to keep me busy and take my money :rotfl:

[Pooh67_68]

I watch when I remember its on. I have only bought 3 things though.

[TheDisneyBunch]

Ok, so I am so bad with recipes.. I just don't have anything special. My best is my chicken caserole which is pretty simple over all. Just uses cream of chicken soup, white meat chicken, bread crumbs and seasoning. :) Layer and bake! I always can make a very tastey one.



YAY! Christmas in July is on QVC! I am watching now! :santa: :cool1:

I have not bought a whole lot from shopping shows but I have picked up a piece of jewelry here and there. :)

[mickeyfan2]

The DVR is set to catch every minute of the QVC Christmas in July. I am out of town, so I cannot see it until Thursday. I rarely buy anything, but I love to see the new stuff for this year.

[mommytotwo]

I bought a Christmas gift last night which I think is really neat, as well as more gifts this morning :cutie: .

[Kirby]

No, don't watch it or order off the tv.

[TheDisneyBunch]

Well normaly I never order but I just caved and bought something I thought would be so fun.

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/walk.yah.0000 link not working I don't think so here is the item number.. Item Number H05950


You can BLOW OUT your Christmas Tree. Ethan will LOVE this. I can't wait to let him do it. No getting behind the tree to unplug it..just blow it out..:rotfl: Well, I HOPE it really works and lasts for a while. I am looking forward to getting to try it out.


So today we listened to a little christmas music, baked some sausage balls and watched QVC..lol Tomorrow, back to normal! ;)

[mommytotwo]

Well normaly I never order but I just caved and bought something I thought would be so fun.

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/walk.yah.0000 link not working I don't think so here is the item number.. Item Number H05950


You can BLOW OUT your Christmas Tree. Ethan will LOVE this. I can't wait to let him do it. No getting behind the tree to unplug it..just blow it out..:rotfl: Well, I HOPE it really works and lasts for a while. I am looking forward to getting to try it out.


So today we listened to a little christmas music, baked some sausage balls and watched QVC..lol Tomorrow, back to normal! ;)




That sounds like fun Amanda. I had caved in and bought another item. A total of 6 items from QVC's Christmas in July, and I bought another set of presents from another website today :). I took care of some hard to buy people. :)

[mommytotwo]

For today's QOTD, you will have to do some online searching and posting. Go to www.hallmark.com. There you will find a bunch of different Disney ornaments, post a picture of the one you like the most.

I personally :cloud9: :love: this set. I just wish we had a Hallmark store here instead of 2 1/2 hours away so that I could get this. Maybe I can get my husband to come with me one day before Christmas :rolleyes1 to the store :coffee: I hope.

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxm8139_xxl.jpg

[mrsheppo]

I plan on buying this one for my little princess

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/mrsheppo/qxd6247_xxl.jpg

[mrsheppo]

For today's QOTD, you will have to do some online searching and posting. Go to www.hallmark.com. There you will find a bunch of different Disney ornaments, post a picture of the one you like the most.

I personally :cloud9: :love: this set. I just wish we had a Hallmark store here instead of 2 1/2 hours away so that I could get this. Maybe I can get my husband to come with me one day before Christmas :rolleyes1 to the store :coffee: I hope.

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxm8139_xxl.jpg

I think you can order them online and have them shipped to you. I know they're not available until October but they can be ordered ahead of time.

[Meriweather]

well, I already bought these :rolleyes:

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4209_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4219_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxm4217_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4279_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxg7017_xxl.jpg

And will be buying these soon

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4227_xxl.jpg
And these in Oct.

for a friend
http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxg6277_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxm8127_xxl.jpg

There were a few more, but I couldn't find them on the website

[mommytotwo]

I plan on buying this one for my little princess

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/mrsheppo/qxd6247_xxl.jpg

:love: :love: :love: That is too cute.
Yes, you can order them online :).