Make It Monday - Raspberry Cream Smoothie

I'm back!! Have you missed me?

I have missed you, and this simple, organized blog of mine.
I do have a good excuse though...that's right readers, I am pregnant!
Baby #3 is due October 14th, and my husband and I are SO happy!

I haven't been getting on the computer much because I have been so sick...
so neglecting this blog was the result.

But I am back, here for good, and hoping to spice up your foodie/crafty life
with some fun recipes and tuts I have found recently.

Today's recipe is simple, delicious, and perfect for nauseated Moms like me.
Enjoy!

Raspberry Cream Smoothie

(recipe & photo courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups fat-free reduced-sugar raspberry yogurt
• 2 cups frozen vanilla yogurt
• 2 small ripe bananas, cut into chunks and frozen (1 cup)
• 3 cups frozen raspberries
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation:

• In a blender or food processor, cover and process the ingredients in batches until blended. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

That's Crafty Thursday

This week has been a crazy busy week for me,

I apologize again for getting behind. I can't believe how busy I've been!
Anyway, for today's post I found some awesome crafts I had to share.
Here are my top picks for crafty goodness this week:

As usual, Ashley has made something complete adorable.
I LOVE Make it and Love it.
Click HERE to see how to make these:
Saw this on a linky party...and LOVE it!
Click HERE for the how to on this beauty:So that's all I have for this week!
Happy Crafting!

Website Wednesday - Bake It In a Cake

I am a lover of all things cakey.
Cupcakes, Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, you name it, I LOVE it.
So when I found today's website during my weekly blog surfings,
I literally jumped for joy and let out a girly squeal!
Let me introduce you to Bake It in a Cake.Megan has seriously come up with some AMAZING cupcakes!
I have already chosen her Heart In a Cupcake
to make for my kid's Valentine's treat.
I am VERY excited to make them!
She has many more awesome recipes! Go check it out!

Make It Monday - Homemade Flour Tortillas

I LOVE Mexican Food.
That may be an understatement, really I love it.
The spices, the flavors, the meat, and especially a good tortilla!
So, today I thought I would share my favorite tortilla recipe.
Enjoy!

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Ingredients:

• 2-½ cups All-purpose Flour
• 2-½ teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ½ cups Lard Or Vegetable Shortening
• 2 Tablespoons (additional) Lard Or Vegetable Shortening
• 1 cup Hot Water

Preparation Instructions:

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large wooden bowl. Stir together.

Add spoonfuls of lard or shortening (use 1/2 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons), then use a pastry cutter to combine the ingredients. Cut mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Slowly pour in hot water, stirring to bring mixture together. Lightly knead dough 30 to 40 times, or until it becomes a cohesive ball of dough and is less sticky. Cover with a tea towel and allow dough to rest for at least an hour.

Roll into ping pong size balls, place on a tray, cover with a tea towel, and allow to rest for another 20 to 30 minutes.

When you’re ready to make the tortillas, head a dark or cast iron griddle to medium/medium-high heat. One by one, roll out balls of dough until very, very thin. Throw tortillas (one by one) onto the griddle. Cook on each side for 20 to 30 seconds, removing while tortillas are still soft but slightly brown in spots. Remove and stack tortillas, and cover with a towel to keep warm. Serve immediately or allow to cool before storing tortillas in a container. To warm, nuke tortillas in the microwave, or wrap in foil and warm in the oven.

**Recipe Courtesy of The Pioneer Woman Cooks**

Neglected

SO...I have been loaded with work this week, and have kind of put this dear blog on the back burner. I am SO sorry...stay tuned for more fun next week...until then, have a great rest of the week and weekend!