Ingredients Needed:
- 14 oz. (1¾ cups) vodka
- Warm water (about 6 cups)
12.5 oz. bucket (354g)
TIP: For non-alcoholic cocktails, combine with 5 cups water or sparkling water. Chill, pour over ice and enjoy (do not freeze).
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Tastefully Tuesday - Lovin' Lemon Slush!
I'm so excited - in a little while I'll be heading with the girls down to Orland Park for a Tastefully Simple party at my cousin Ann's house! Awhile back she ordered the Lovin' Lemon Slush drink mix so I asked her if she'd mind mixing it up for the party as well - she agreed! So now I will have tasted all of our slush drinks as of tonight!
Sweet, tart and refreshing, this lovely drink mix is perfect for summer! Just add vodka and water, and freeze in the handy bucket**. (Or if you'd prefer, use rum or tequila in place of vodka.) Excellent served with fresh fruit, cheese and crackers for summer entertaining. Makes about 9 (8 oz.) servings.
Ingredients Needed:
12.5 oz. bucket (354g)
TIP: For non-alcoholic cocktails, combine with 5 cups water or sparkling water. Chill, pour over ice and enjoy (do not freeze).
Ingredients Needed:
12.5 oz. bucket (354g)
TIP: For non-alcoholic cocktails, combine with 5 cups water or sparkling water. Chill, pour over ice and enjoy (do not freeze).
Friday, June 25, 2010
Fun Friday Cards!
Hi everyone,
I'm posting two cards today that I CASEd - I love to do that - it's still a challenge and fun to do, and the sense of satisfaction is just as great!
The first one is the Make&Take for my Hostess Appreciation Party, which my NEW DOWNLINE Lisa is hosting for the third year in a row at her house! Thanks again Lisa! I received this card as part of a Summer Mini Swap I participated in, and the designer's name is Cheryl Blaum. Isn't this cute? I love the KISS technique on the pink scoop - this is such a fun set!
The second one is another cute idea I got from Stampin' Connection (one of the best reasons to be a demonstrator after the discount!). This card is designed by Kristin Sova. The only thing I did differently was used 1/4" instead of 5/8" Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon, since that's all I had. Anyway, these two cards really have SUMMER written all over them, don't they?
So enjoy YOUR summer - I think I'm going to go find me a little bit of Tastefully Simple's MMM Mojito! and get packed for our Party tomorrow!
Take care,
Peg
I'm posting two cards today that I CASEd - I love to do that - it's still a challenge and fun to do, and the sense of satisfaction is just as great!
The first one is the Make&Take for my Hostess Appreciation Party, which my NEW DOWNLINE Lisa is hosting for the third year in a row at her house! Thanks again Lisa! I received this card as part of a Summer Mini Swap I participated in, and the designer's name is Cheryl Blaum. Isn't this cute? I love the KISS technique on the pink scoop - this is such a fun set!
The second one is another cute idea I got from Stampin' Connection (one of the best reasons to be a demonstrator after the discount!). This card is designed by Kristin Sova. The only thing I did differently was used 1/4" instead of 5/8" Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon, since that's all I had. Anyway, these two cards really have SUMMER written all over them, don't they?
So enjoy YOUR summer - I think I'm going to go find me a little bit of Tastefully Simple's MMM Mojito! and get packed for our Party tomorrow!
Take care,
Peg
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Tastefully Tuesday - Go! Go! Asiago Dip Mix - Returning Favorites
Another Returning Favorite today - Go! Go! Asiago Dip Mix (731299)! I love anything having to do with Asiago Cheese - one of my favorites all the time! I'm serving this one at my Tastefully Simple Mystery Host/Pampered Chef party tonight! I'll serve it with Blue Aztec Corn Chips and some other chips as well! Gotta a lot to do, so I gotta run!
Simply add mayo and sour cream for a creamy, cheesy dip. Serve with chips, crackers and crisp veggies. Or sprinkle the dry mix on warm popcorn, mashed potatoes, buttered noodles or French fries. Each packet makes about 1 cup dip.
Ingredients Needed:
2 - 0.75 oz. packets per box (1.5 oz.) 42g
Ingredients Needed:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (real mayonnaise only)
- ½ cup sour cream
2 - 0.75 oz. packets per box (1.5 oz.) 42g
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tastefully Tuesday - Warm The Oven! Savory Cheese Dip Mix
OK, today I just have to feature one of my new favorites "Warm The Oven! Savory Cheese Dip Mix"! I know it's not a Returning Favorite, as I had promised for this month, but I served this in a recipe (see below) at my daughter's graduation party last weekend, and YUM-O!!! Beware, double this recipe if you are planning on a hoard of teenagers (even girls!) coming to your house! I was woefully unprepared, and had to rescue this wonderful appetizer away so some adults could try it as well!
Just add cream cheese and bake to enjoy the flavors of onion, tomato, garlic and spices. Serve bubbling with sliced French bread or crackers. Includes two packets (about 8 servings each). All natural.
Ingredients Needed:
2 - 0.75 oz. packets (1.5 oz.) 43g
Anyway, this is the recipe I used (which can be found on the Tastefully Simple home website):
Warm the Oven! Appetizer Crescents
Submitted by Tina Dodge (IL)
Ingredients
1 packet Warm the Oven! Savory Cheese Dip Mix
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. milk
2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
Directions
Combine first 4 ingredients; mix well and set aside. Separate each can of rolls into 4 rectangles; press seams together to seal. Spread each rectangle with 2 rounded tablespoons of cheese mixture. Slice each rectangle into 12 wedges (SIDE NOTE: I sliced each rectangle into 6 long pieces and rolled them up); roll, starting with short end. Place seam side down on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 8-10 servings (or 48 pieces).
Ingredients Needed:
- 8 oz. softened cream cheese
2 - 0.75 oz. packets (1.5 oz.) 43g
Anyway, this is the recipe I used (which can be found on the Tastefully Simple home website):
Warm the Oven! Appetizer Crescents
Submitted by Tina Dodge (IL)
Ingredients
1 packet Warm the Oven! Savory Cheese Dip Mix
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. milk
2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
Directions
Combine first 4 ingredients; mix well and set aside. Separate each can of rolls into 4 rectangles; press seams together to seal. Spread each rectangle with 2 rounded tablespoons of cheese mixture. Slice each rectangle into 12 wedges (SIDE NOTE: I sliced each rectangle into 6 long pieces and rolled them up); roll, starting with short end. Place seam side down on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 8-10 servings (or 48 pieces).
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Tastefully Tuesday - Classy Chocolate Pound Cake Mix
Ingredients Needed:
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks) melted butter
- 1 cup water
17 oz. box (1 1b. 1 oz.) 481g
Of all the Returning Favorites, this one was voted most popular! I just got my box yesterday, and I'm looking forward to giving it a try. If you like the Absolutely Almond Pound cake mix, you've GOT to try this one - available for just a limited time (through July 31st!)
Thanks for stopping by!
Peg
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Better Late Than Never - Teacher Gifts!
Hi everyone,
Sorry for the delay in posting the promised Teacher Gifts I made for my kids' teachers this year. The gifts included both a stamped item and a Tastefully Simple gift - two-fer!
This project is Super Easy - Take a standard 3x3 sticky note pad and cover it with cardstock, then decorate the front.
The dimensions for the project are as follows:
Cover: 8 x 3, scored at 3 inches, 3-1/2 inches, 6-1/2 inches, and 7 inches
First Mat: 2-3/4 x 2-3/4
Second Mat: 2-5/8 x 2-5/8
Picture piece: 2-1/2 x 2-1/2
Stamp the Picture Piece as desired, I used the new "Awash With Flowers" stamp set that will be featured in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (and was a special Sneak Peek Offer in April). The colors I used were Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, and Bermuda Bay for both ink and cardstock colors.
Put together the Picture Piece and the two mats.
Take the backing off of the sticky note pad and attach it to the inside of the cover using it's own sticky strip and more SNAIL (to keep it secure). Fold the sides around the pad. You'll notice a long end and a short end. Attach the Picture/Mat piece to the front of the long end, but only apply SNAIL to the half closest to the fold. The short end then tucks in between the Picture/Mat piece and the long end to sort of "lock" it into place.
Then I decorated an RSVP pen with a piece of decorated computer paper (1-1/4 x 3-1/4) rolled inside the barrel of the pen.
Put the whole thing in a cellophane bag, tie with ribbon and add a gift tag!
These are very fast and easy, and inexpensive.
Give it a try, and send me your version - I'll post it here!
Thanks!
Peg
Sorry for the delay in posting the promised Teacher Gifts I made for my kids' teachers this year. The gifts included both a stamped item and a Tastefully Simple gift - two-fer!
This project is Super Easy - Take a standard 3x3 sticky note pad and cover it with cardstock, then decorate the front.
The dimensions for the project are as follows:
Cover: 8 x 3, scored at 3 inches, 3-1/2 inches, 6-1/2 inches, and 7 inches
First Mat: 2-3/4 x 2-3/4
Second Mat: 2-5/8 x 2-5/8
Picture piece: 2-1/2 x 2-1/2
Stamp the Picture Piece as desired, I used the new "Awash With Flowers" stamp set that will be featured in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (and was a special Sneak Peek Offer in April). The colors I used were Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, and Bermuda Bay for both ink and cardstock colors.
Put together the Picture Piece and the two mats.
Take the backing off of the sticky note pad and attach it to the inside of the cover using it's own sticky strip and more SNAIL (to keep it secure). Fold the sides around the pad. You'll notice a long end and a short end. Attach the Picture/Mat piece to the front of the long end, but only apply SNAIL to the half closest to the fold. The short end then tucks in between the Picture/Mat piece and the long end to sort of "lock" it into place.
Then I decorated an RSVP pen with a piece of decorated computer paper (1-1/4 x 3-1/4) rolled inside the barrel of the pen.
Put the whole thing in a cellophane bag, tie with ribbon and add a gift tag!
These are very fast and easy, and inexpensive.
Give it a try, and send me your version - I'll post it here!
Thanks!
Peg
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Stampin' Up! Last Chance Lists Are Here!
They're HEEEERRRRRRRREEEEEEEE! The Stampin' Up! Last Chance 2010 Lists Are Here. Click on the following to see:
Retiring Stamp Sets
Retiring Accessories
Retiring Decor Elements
These products will be gone for good (or sent to the Clearance Rack) by June 30th. NOTE: For Accessories, they are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! So if you see something you like, Click on my website link to the right and "Shop Now".
Thanks for stopping by!
Peg
Retiring Stamp Sets
Retiring Accessories
Retiring Decor Elements
These products will be gone for good (or sent to the Clearance Rack) by June 30th. NOTE: For Accessories, they are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! So if you see something you like, Click on my website link to the right and "Shop Now".
Thanks for stopping by!
Peg
Tastefully Tuesday - Returning Favorites - Honey Teriyaki Sauce
It's Tastefully Simple's 15th Birthday - they're celebrating by bringing back a few favorites from over the years so this month I will be featuring some of these. In honor of grilling season, I'm starting with Honey Teriyaki Sauce (Item #236100) which is so popular you can buy it in a 12-Pack!
I will be featuring Returning Favorites at my Pampered Chef/Tastefully Simple Mystery Host Party on June 22nd, 7PM, at my home. If you place an order that night I will enter your name once for every $20 ordered - so you could earn this and other goodies for free! And no, the Mystery Host is just for Tastefully Simple, I'm the host for the Pampered Chef part! (LOL) These two product lines really compliment each other!
Rich and tangy with a hint of honey, sesame seeds and brown sugar. This savory sauce is perfect for stir-fry or dipping eggs rolls and wontons. Or serve on spare ribs, chicken or burgers to add a taste of Asia to all your favorite foods.
Also available:
Stock Up & Save with Our Honey Teriyaki Sauce 12-pack - Buy 11 & Get 1 Free ($8.99 value)!
Ingredients Needed: 0
8 fl. oz. bottle (240ml)
And for my stamping friends, stay tuned, another post is on its way!
I will be featuring Returning Favorites at my Pampered Chef/Tastefully Simple Mystery Host Party on June 22nd, 7PM, at my home. If you place an order that night I will enter your name once for every $20 ordered - so you could earn this and other goodies for free! And no, the Mystery Host is just for Tastefully Simple, I'm the host for the Pampered Chef part! (LOL) These two product lines really compliment each other!
Rich and tangy with a hint of honey, sesame seeds and brown sugar. This savory sauce is perfect for stir-fry or dipping eggs rolls and wontons. Or serve on spare ribs, chicken or burgers to add a taste of Asia to all your favorite foods.
Also available:
Stock Up & Save with Our Honey Teriyaki Sauce 12-pack - Buy 11 & Get 1 Free ($8.99 value)!
Ingredients Needed: 0
8 fl. oz. bottle (240ml)
And for my stamping friends, stay tuned, another post is on its way!
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