Farm Fresh Eggs

There is nothing better than Farm Fresh Eggs!! Fresh eggs taste better and look better. I have been stopping at the same farmhouse to pick up eggs, since we moved Up North 4 years ago. Most, if not all of the eggs, have a double yolk and I would consider them extra large eggs. Fresh eggs make a huge difference in recipes. Meringues, souffles', omelets, pancakes, deviled eggs. Everything you make or bake will taste better when using farm fresh eggs, and you will notice the difference. Farm fresh eggs usually cost less than eggs you buy in a grocery store too. I pay $1.25 to $1.50 for a dozen of fresh, extra large, double yolk eggs!! The next time your taking a drive through the countryside, looking at the many beautiful Barn Quilts, stop and pick up a dozen or two when you see the "Eggs For Sale"sign. You will be so glad you did~

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Green Leaf's Giveaway~

At Green Leaf’s, we serve made-to-order salads from our “Pick & Mix” salad bar, delicious wraps, grilled Panini sandwiches and hearty homemade soups. We use only top-quality, fresh ingredients … a difference you can taste in every bite.
For location details click here http://www.greenleafsalads.com/


Celebrate the start of National Salad Month by entering Green Leaf's iLove Salad iPad® Giveaway!

Click the link, fill out the form, and you’ll be in the running to win one of 3 iPad® Mini’s chock full of appetizing apps!
In honor of our crisp, fresh and savory salad offerings, we will be giving away an iPad Mini chock full of savvy salad recipe apps to three lucky fans! Winners will be chosen on June 6, 2013!

This sponsorship is brought to you by the Green Leaf's & Bananas who we have partnered with for this promotion.

PBJ Banana Grilled Cheese Sandwich

"The Eliott"

In April I entered this grilled cheese sandwich in The 2013 Grilled Cheese Academy Recipe Showdown. I entered this contest because my Grandson Eliott and I like to sit on the couch and visit the Grilled Cheese Academy. It's amazing how easy it is to keep a 2 year old entertained! My Future Foodie:)  When I saw the announcement on The Grilled Cheese Academy that they were having a contest, I knew I had to enter. I named this grilled cheese sandwich "The Eliott" after my grandson. It has all of his favorites; peanut butter, jelly, bananas and cheese. The contest is now officially closed and the winning entries will be posted this summer. My fingers are crossed:)

Makes 2 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

4 slices Healthy Nut or Whole Wheat Bread
2 T butter
2 t grape jelly
2 T peanut butter
1 large banana, sliced
2 slices smokey cheddar cheese

Spread jelly on 2 slices of bread, spread peanut butter on top of jelly. Lay banana slices on peanut butter, pressing down lightly. Lay cheese slice on top of  banana. Top each with remaining slice of bread. Melt butter in large skillet, over medium heat, add sandwiches and grill until browned, carefully turn sandwiches over and grill until brown and cheese is melted. Enjoy~

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Easy Cheesy Risotto

A chilly, damp day here in Northern WI. Perfect day for a bowl of Cheesy Risotto, complete with a sprinkling of garden fresh snipped Chives~

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 T butter
2/3 cup uncooked arborio rice
2 cups water
1 t instant chicken bouillon granules
dash pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Chives, for garnish

In a medium saucepan, cook onion in hot butter until tender; add rice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Carefully stir in water, bouillon granules, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes. (do not lift cover)

Remove saucepan from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Rice should be tender but slightly firm, and the mixture should be creamy. Stir in cheeses. Makes 2-4 servings

 

This would be great served with BBQ Ribs
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Green Leaf"s Great Salads Giveaway

I would like to tell you about a Great Giveaway~ May is National Salad Month and to Celebrate, Green Leaf's Salad is having a Great Giveaway~ iLove Salad iPad Giveaway! Go to Green Leaf's Facebook Page and 'Like" for a Chance to Win!


At Green Leaf’s, we serve made-to-order salads from our “Pick & Mix” salad bar, delicious wraps, grilled Panini sandwiches and hearty homemade soups. We use only top-quality, fresh ingredients … a difference you can taste in every bite.
For location details click here http://www.greenleafsalads.com

Celebrate the start of National Salad Month by entering Green Leaf's iLove Salad iPad® Giveaway!

Click the link, fill out the form, and you’ll be in the running to win one of 3 iPad® Mini’s chock full of appetizing apps!
In honor of our crisp, fresh and savory salad offerings, we will be giving away an iPad Mini chock full of savvy salad recipe apps to three lucky fans! Winners will be chosen on June 6, 2013!

This sponsorship is brought to you by the Green Leaf's & Bananas who we have partnered with for this promotion.

Nutella Puppy Chow

1- 14 oz box Corn Chex
2 cups Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup Nutella
5 T butter
1 t. vanilla extract
1 pkg. (16 oz or 1 lb) powdered sugar

1. Pour cereal into a large bowl, set aside
2. In a 1-qt. saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter, Nutella and butter over low heat, stirring frequently until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture slowly over cereal while stirring with a spatula to evenly coat. Pour into a 2 gallon resealable plastic storage bag or grocery bag. Add powdered sugar slowly. Shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in air tight container.
          

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Surprise Recipe Swap~May

Date: Monday May 20, 2013~
Recipe: Overnight Crockpot Apple Pie Oatmeal~
Posted by: Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines~
Secret Recipe Partner: Katie @ Who Needs A Cape~

This month my Surprise Recipe Swap partner is Katie @ Who Needs A Cape~ Katie is a busy, single mom of 3. Add into that, she is going back to school part time and she works full time. Katie is also a Runner! Where does she find the time and energy! Katie and her family live in the Great State of Texas. Katie loves to run, go to the gym, cook, and sit outside with a cup of coffee and a good book~

Katie is part of a group of women who met online several years ago. They all became fast, close friends and decided to create the blog: Who Needs A Cape~ Not Your Average Super Moms, but these ladies are your average, every day moms, just trying to get through each day with a little help from friends~

The recipe I selected is; Overnight Crockpot Apple Pie Oatmeal I decided on this recipe for one simple reason... I have never made oatmeal in my crock pot before, and I have always wanted to try it. I have been using my crock pot for over 25 years and I have never made oatmeal in it before! Crazy isn't it!  I was also a single mom, working full time, and my son loved oatmeal. Oh, how I wish I had this recipe back then....my mornings would have been a little easier:)  I love oatmeal, so I was really happy when I saw this recipe, I have to tell you....It Was Better than I Thought Possible!!! I keep asking myself...while I was enjoying my steaming bowl of oatmeal..."Why haven't I tried this before?"
So Stop by Who Needs A Cape and visit Katie and the rest of the Super Moms! You will be glad you did:)

Overnight Crockpot Apple Pie Oatmeal~

1 cup steel cut oats (yes, it has to be steel cut, rolled oats will get to mushy)
2 cups apple juice
2 cups milk
1/2 cup water
1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar
3 apples, diced
pinch of salt

Mix all ingredients in the crockpot the night before and cook on low for 8-9 hours. I like my oatmeal with a drizzle of French Vanilla Coffee Creamer~ Enjoy!

**I made a few adjustments to the recipe:*I added 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice** I used 2 diced apples instead of 3 and added 1/4 cup golden raisins**Instead using 1/2 cup water, I added 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce**I also added an extra 1/2 cup steel cut oats*

If you want to join in on the fun and meet some fun, foodie blogger friends, then come and join us for the Surprise Recipe Swap! Just click on the button below, fill out the form with your information and submit the form. We would Love to have you Join:)

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