Living next to the Mexican border, it’s extremely useful to know at least basic Spanish. The issue is actually learning to speak and understand Spanish. The practical application is not always easy. There is something to be said about shows like Dora the Explorer as they make is fun and easy to learn Spanish. The Easy Spanish takes that approach to learning Spanish. It’s an immersion program that uses fun storylines, repetitive listening activities, daily vocabulary practice, and various activity-based learning activities to help really cement new ideas into the student’s memory. One of the unique aspects of the program…
Month: November 2011
Our Thanksgiving Dinner 2011
Posted in Gluten Free, Holidays, Homemaking, and Photography
The complete menu for our gluten free Thanksgiving: Roasted Turkey (herb brine over night with herb butter rub and onions & herbs in the cavity for a moist, flavorful turkey) Gluten Free Skillet Stuffing Fresh Green Beans drizzled with olive oil and tossed with garlic & sea salt Cranberry Jelly Mashed Potatoes (Creamy garlic and sour cream potatoes) Gluten Free Gravy Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie (finally achieved a wonderful, light, flaky gluten free pie crust!!!!)
Happy Thanksgiving 2011 – A Thanksgiving Prayer
Posted in Christian Life, Family, and Holidays
Spicy Cranberry Cider Dipping Sauce
Posted in Gluten Free, Homemaking, and Photography
As we were preparing our Thanksgiving menu, I thought I would try out a new sauce for the turkey rather than just having the traditional gravy. Yes, I still made regular gravy because the crew would have had a fit if there was no gravy for the mashed potatoes. Since we had some mini turkey sausages, I thought it would be fun to use the cranberry sauce as a dip. The spicy cranberry cider dipping sauce is simple, but delicious. Ingredients: 1 C whole cranberry sauce (homemade or can) 1/2 C apple cider (divided into 1/4 C portions) 1 -2…
I’m one of those odd people that really does enjoy the craziness of after Thanksgiving shopping. I like finding all of the great deals on things that we need and want. I watch for the Black Friday ads and after Thanksgiving sales. I usually buy a newspaper to get the ads and special coupons. In recent years, some stores have started putting their ads online as well as offering online coupons for consumers to print. This year, Ace Hardware has 2 great after Thanksgiving coupons:
- The Saturday (11/26) coupon is for 50% off one regular priced item under $30.
- The Sunday (11/27) coupon is for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more of regularly priced merchandise.
We’ve always enjoyed shopping at Ace Hardware as you never know what goodies you’ll find at the store. Their employees have always been helpful and knowledgeable. Even though it’s a chain store, each store seems to have the mom and pop store feel to it which we appreciate.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and to help promote their after Thanksgiving sales, Ace Hardware is offering one of my readers a gift set that includes an Ace measuring tape and Ace waist apron. (Think free Christmas gift!)
****Giveaway – US residents – ends 11/30****