Happy Flowers!

I just realized that my poor blog has been neglected the last few days. It’s no other reason but that I’ve had a VERY busy week. But not so busy that I didn’t have time to pick myself some flowers today.

As I looked out the front window this morning the Cosmos seem to be reaching towards the sun. This prompted me to take a few pictures and then pick myself a bouquet.

How about a Cosmo’s eye view?

If you have a brown thumb and want an easy flower to grow, cosmos are for you. If you let them go to seed, they will drop the seed and replant themselves automatically and you’ll have almost a constant supply of flowers year round. (in the warmer states of course) You do still have to pull out the old flowers though. I’m sure in the Summer these would do great up North though too. They grow so fast that even the weeds don’t stand a chance, so that’s a bonus right there.

Here’s this mornings bouquet.

Doesn’t it just make you happy?

Have a lovely day my friends.

OXOX,

Kim

Gooseberry Patch Giveaway!!! Featuring GARFIELD!

*This giveaway is now closed.*

 Are you ready to have some fun? Cause I am!

I am SO very excited to be having this giveaway. Why? Because this giveaway contains 3 of my favorite things. Gooseberry Patch, Cooking and GARFIELD!!!

Hi my name is Kim and I’ve loved Garfield since high school. (Which is a very long time!) Phew, confession is good.

When I heard that Gooseberry Patch was pairing up with Garfield to create a new cookbook I was virtually first in line, waving my hand frantically from my computer, asking to review the new cookbook. As you can see they obliged the slightly obsessed woman that sits here today. But enough about me, let’s talk about the cookbook.

I’ve got little green tabs sticking out all over this cookbook for recipes that I want to try. I’ve already tried 3 of them and they were a hit with the whole family.

Here’s the first one.

Crust-less Breakfast Pie

I believe Garfield was trying to get a taste before it went in the oven.

YUM! (Click on either picture for recipe)

Before I reveal the next recipe let me show you a few pages from the inside of the cookbook.

 

Isn’t it fun? Garfield makes his appearance on almost every page.

I LOVE THAT!

 

Turning each page made me smile….and hungry!

Bachelor-Style Skillet Lasagna

This recipe was quick, easy and delicious. Quite the perfect combination don’t you think? Not to mention it is one of Garfield’s favorite foods.

(Click picture for recipe.)

I also made this one.

 

Banana-Berry Smoothie, but you’ll have to get the Gooseberry Patch Garfield Recipes with Cattitude cookbook to see that recipe. *wink* It’s on page 99. And yes, those are my vintage Garfield mugs.

If you’re not convinced enough to want this cookbook, then how about a looksie at the table of contents?

BREAKFAST IS SERVED…TIME TO GET UP

FIRST LUNCH, THEN A CATNAP

SNACK ATTACK!

LOTSA LASAGNA PASTA & PIZZA

IT’S DINNER TIME……NOW!!!

DINNER IS OVER….WHAT’S FOR DESSERT?

So is your mouth watering yet? Are ya hankerin’ to get your hands on it? Well if you are then this is what you have to do. I’m using the rafflecopter because I think it makes things easier on you to do it all in one area. I’m all about saving you time. *smile*

If you don’t happen to win or you can’t wait that long, you can always buy it below.

P.S.If you “liked” my FB page I’ll be sharing other giveaways for this cookbook as they become available.

GOOD LUCK!

Kim

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Bachelor-Style Skillet Lasagna

This recipe comes out of one of my now favorite cookbooks of the Gooseberry Patch collection. (Review of the book coming soon.)

 

I chose this recipe because I was in a pinch for time and it became a supreme hit with my family. Total thumbs up from everyone. So not only was it quick and easy, it was tasty too.

As always if I change something to make it a wee bit healthier or gluten free, it will be in italics.

Bachelor-Style Skillet Lasagna

1 lb. ground turkey or beef

2 14oz. cans of beef broth (I used chicken broth)

14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes (I used 1 jar of organic salsa)

1/4 t. Italian seasoning

1/4 t. garlic powder

2 c. rotini pasta, uncooked ( I used 1 16oz. bag of brown rice pasta shells)

1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Brown meat in a skillet over medium heat; drain. Stir in broth, undrained tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked pasta. Cover and simmer for 12 to 14 minutes, until pasta is tender. Stir in mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.

As always you can or you can use the printer friendly button below the post to print it out in pdf. format.

You can find this recipe on page 106 of Garfield...Recipes with Cattitude!

OXOX,

Kim

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Crustless Breakfast Pie!

I received another Gooseberry Patch cookbook to review and to say that I’m excited about this one is an understatement. I’m posting my recipes for the cookbook separate so the actual review (coming soon) won’t be so long.

 

This breakfast recipe was a big hit with the fam. It was hearty and filling. Any changes I make to the recipe are in italics everything else is original.

Crustless Breakfast Pie

Ingredients:

2 c. cooked potatoes, diced

1 to 2 T. butter

1/2 c. onion, chopped

1/2 c. red or green pepper, chopped

2/3 c. cooked ham or crisply cooked bacon, diced (I used bacon)

4 eggs, beaten

2 T. milk

Directions:

In a skillet over medium heat, cook potatoes in butter until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Add onion and red or green pepper; cook until onion is translucent, about 5  minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir in ham or bacon, salt and pepper. Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 9” pie plate. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes ( I cooked for 25 minutes) , until eggs are set and center tests clean with a knife tip. Cut into wedges, Makes 4 to 6 servings.

You can find this recipe on page 8 of the Garfield...Recipes with Cattitude!cookbook.

But be on the lookout for my upcoming giveaway.

As always feel free to  or you can print it by using the print friendly button below the post.

OXOX,

Kim

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