Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Are you looking for awesome homemade baby gifts?
Go browse Baby Bug Creations!Ashley makes some amazing stuff!
I have worked with her a little bit,
and she is one awesome woman!
So take a minute and check out her stuff!
Happy Shopping!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

This week at MADE they are highlighting all things BOY!
I found this tutorial over there and thought I would share.
For those of you with awesome sewing skills,
here is a little boy's shirt tutorial,
I think it is incredible!
Click Here to see the 90 min. tutorial!

:: Source - Photo and tutorial from MADE::

Monday, February 1, 2010

I found this recipe on Kevin and Amanda.com.
I am making it this week!
Just thought I would share, Enjoy!

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp minced garlic

4 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup rice
2 cups water
1 tsp salt

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 tablespoon file powder

3/4 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound smoked sausage

In a large pot or dutch oven, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-low heat. When foamy, add the onion, celery, red peppers and salt and “sweat” for 5-7 mins, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 5 more mins until the onions begin to turn translucent.

Add the chicken stock. Add the black pepper, cayenne pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cover.

Start the rice- combine 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to boil, cover, and let simmer over low heat for 14-15 mins.

Meanwhile, slice the sausage and add to a skillet. Turn the heat to medium, and cook, tossing occasionally until browned, about 7-10 mins. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to the gumbo. Pour off any excess fat left in the skillet.

In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. When foamy, add 2 tbsp flour and whisk until incorporated and the roux is light brown and fragrant, about 2-3 mins. Add to gumbo, and stir, then add file powder and stir until it is well incorporated.

Add the shrimp, turn off the heat, cover and allow to sit for 10 mins before serving. Serve over rice.

Makes 4 servings.

::Source: Image and Recipe from KevinandAmanda.com::

Friday, January 29, 2010

I am sure you have all heard of Pei Wei right?
Well right now they are giving away vouchers
for a FREE order of their
Caramel Chicken!
Click HERE for details.
Happy Friday!

Thursday, January 28, 2010


I am teaching about Prayer in two weeks for Relief Society.
I have been searching for inspiration.
There was a reason that this video was put on Mormon Messages.

Just for me.

Enjoy.