New Years Eve

 Well it is New Years Eve and we both are sick. There is a dance here at the park and one at the Moose but not sure we will get out at all. Sam's 1st Physical therapy was yesterday and it did not go to well. he said it mad it hurt more. I hope he will do the home stretches at least.
 

 Happy New Years Eve !!!!

 

Lighted Boat parade and Zentangle

Boat parade last night was cool. Went to Fishermans Village and watched it.







You have to check out this layies blog !!! love this new thing I have found ZENTANGLE  :-)

Zentangle gallery

holiday parades

 holiday parades

For those of you who love the holiday parades, here is a list of dates and locations. Please recheck the times on them before heading out. Feel free to add any info that you would like to share.
St James City December 12 4pm Monroe Canal
Matlache December 12 5:30pm Bert's Bar
Bokeelia No parade
Cape Coral December 19 4-10pm Four Freedoms Park
Ft Myers Beach December 5 6pm to 8pm
Captiva December 12 6pm to 9pm http://sanibel-island.sanibel-captiva.org/…/captiva-lighted…
Punta Gorda December 19 6pm http://puntagordaboatparade.com/see-t…/printable-parade-map/

LOL this is just too funny sorry if it offends any one 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miami Dolphins Coconut fish

We live in Florida and I have a request to do a Miami Dolphins. I was not sure I could do it but Sam was."Sure she can do that !" lol :) I think he is my biggest fan he thinks I can do anything !!

Some new things and some JACK DANIEL'S FUDGE

JACK DANIEL'S FUDGE

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JACK DANIEL'S FUDGE - PERFECT for the holidays!!
5 cups sugar(2 pounds)
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla
25 large marshmallows, ripped in half
11.5 oz Ghiradelli 60% cocoa bittersweet chocolate chips
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup Jack Daniels, or a whiskey you really like. You will be able to really taste it!

1. Whisk whiskey with confectioner’s sugar, and set aside.
2. Foil and butter a 9 x 13 (or larger) baking pan.
3. Put sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large pot with a heavy bottom. Stirring steadily until mixture boils, continue stirring while letting it boil for 3 minutes (time it, this is important). Remove from heat.
4. Add the marshmallows and chocolate, stirring until all of it is melted and blended into the sugar mix.
5. Give whiskey mixture a quick stir, and add it to the pot, stirring until fully incorporated.
6. Pour into a greased pan, and chill. Let mellow for a day before cutting.

The Pine Island Song

Dried Apple Stack Cake

Appalachian Livin'

December 5, 2012 ·

Dried Apple Stack Cake
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1/3 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cooked dried apples

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten egg, molasses, buttermilk, and mix well. Sift flour, soda, salt, and ginger into a big mixing bowl. Make hole in center of dry ingredients and pour in creamed mix, stirring until well blended. Add vanilla, stir well, and roll out dough as you would for a pie crust. Cut to fit 9-inch pan or cast-iron skillet (this amount of dough will make 7 layers). Bake layers for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. When cool, stack layers with spiced, sweetened old-fashioned dried apples. (See recipe below.) Spread between layers and smooth around sides and top. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired, or beat egg whites into a meringue and spread on outside of cake. You may brown the meringue if desired. Prepare cake at least a day before serving it and put in refrigerator (it will keep several days, if necessary, in a cool place). To serve, slice into very thin layers.
Cooked Dried Apples*
Put 1 pound apples in heavy pan and cover with cold water. You may need to add water several times to keep apples from sticking to pan. Cook until soft enough to mash. While still hot, mash apples and add 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cloves, and 1 teaspoon allspice.
*If dried apples are not available, cook several pounds cooking apples with a little water. Add spices and sugars as listed above, and cook until mixture is very thick.

vegetable soup and photos from show

I have been so busy. here are some photos from the show the other day.

SO TRY THIS FAT FLUSH SOUP... how 'bout enjoy a warm cup of soup that will help the body burn fat!
The soup is packed with nutritional powerhouses such as sweet potato, spinach, garlic, carrots, and tomatoes, this soup truly flushes the fat away by restoring acid-alkaline and sodium-potassium balance to the body’s organs and glands. It is a warming and deliciously comforting treat that has the added bonus of detoxing your body and adding much needed nutrients.

The superfoods in this soup are packed with antioxidants and fiber and aid with flushing toxins and, subsequently, fat from the body.
Ingredients
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch of Kosher or sea salt, more or less to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional, navy beans)
4 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes (no salt added), *this is an optional ingredient
4 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, optional, for serving (1/2 teaspoon per serving)
Directions
Add all ingredients, except spinach and olive oil, to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender. Add spinach, stir and continue cooking just until wilted, approximately 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Tip: If you prefer a thicker soup, after 5 hours of cooking, simply remove 1 cup of soup, along with ingredients, mash ingredients with a fork, return to the slow cooker, stir and continue cooking 1 to 3 hours. When serving, drizzle a little (optional) olive oil over each bowl of soup.
Note: Olive oil helps the body absorb nutrients more efficiently and supports a healthy digestive system.

This sounds good,

Magic of the Seasons with Andrea Jane and 7 others Hot Caramel Apple Cider for grown ups. 4 mug’s worth of Apple Cider, 1 mug’s worth of Caramel Vodka, 1 tablespoon Cinnamon, 1/4 cup Brown Sugar. Perfect for fall smile emoticon
Ingredients
4 mug’s worth of apple cider
1 mug’s worth of caramel vodka
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
Mix all of the ingredients above in a large pot.
2. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until liquid just begins to steam (don’t over heat or else the alcohol will burn off).
3. While cider is warming up, take your mugs or glasses and rim them with brown sugar.
Pour cider into your rimmed glasses, serve and enjoy!

I started a new Page :)

Reba's Coastal Creations Facebook Page Please if you have not yet hit the like button for me. Thank You !!!!
Here is my new cards also

Aunt Julie and Steve's Condo burnt down last night :(  .  Very glad no one was there !!
Firefighters battled a massive fire at the Island Dunes Condo on Perdido Beach Boulevard early Tuesday that could have been a lot worse, according to officials. The fire started around 3 a.m. and threatened Cotton's restaurant, a RE/MAX office and a wooded area. (Video courtesy of Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon)    Click for video

He Puts A Bottle Cap On A Mason Jar. When I Saw Why, I Did It Immediately!

He Puts A Bottle Cap On A Mason Jar. When I Saw Why, I Did It Immediately!

Labor day week end

Labor Day pot luck diner at the club house with a few that are back and some the the full timers. I even got Sam to go !!!

 The night before we had a diner at Ron and Barbs, It was awesome !!!!! Ron smoked a turkey and we all made sides. Mom and Dad came and Dana and Scott were there too. It was a very nice evening .

Oreo goodness:
1 bag Oreos, crushed
8oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
3 cups milk
2 sm boxes instant vanilla pudding
1/2 tsp vanilla
12 oz Cool Whip, thawed
Cream together cream cheese, butter & powered sugar & vanilla. In separate bowl mix milk & pudding chill until set. Fold in cool whip after pudding has set. Add cream cheese mixture, layer with Oreos... Chill until ready to serve!