"ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE"

September is my favorite month! Well maybe because it is also my Birthday! LOL I have put together my September Picks from Etsy. Here they are in the Treasury I call, "September Hoots For Gifts". In my profile page: https://www.etsy.com/people/pom2pomfashions https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTMzOTk0N3wyNzI0MjA5MzIz/september-hoots-for-gifts?ref=pr_treasury My Hand Knotted Owl Plant Holder. His name is "NAPOLEON". I have him for sale in my showcase shop, Miller Valley Indoor Art Market, in Prescott, AZ. This summer we joined a Bowling League in Prescott Valley, Az.  Had lots of exercise! We started out in last place and ended in last place. LOL Our son, James took this picture od Dad. He calls it, "BOWLER ALONE". I added a New Fish to my fish tank I call, "SHIPROCK ISLAND". I have an Albino Oscar named, ANGEL. In the cave is JACK, my Jack Dempsey. My newest is, OLLY, my Tiger Oscar. Oh, can't forget my algae eating fish, JEFF.  My son, Chris,  ...

SUMMER IS HERE! Arizona is getting those three digit Temps! Need to find some shade and two strong tree limbs for my Hammock I finished in Macrame! OOPS! That's not mine! LOL There we go. It is for sale in my Etsy Store ! What a Great Father's Day Gift it would make! Took a trip to Hollywood in LA, Calif. to see our son recieve two awards from the IFS Film Festival ,2014! Written and Directed by James Pomichter, he took the Best Screenplay and the Best Editing! Name of his film is called: LOVE, LUST, & A ROOM KEY. See the Trailer! It is a Drama/Comedy. Proud Parents we are! Read the Excellent Review the Movie got! James is on the right! He is standing with two of the Actors on the Red Carpet! We also got to spend a day with our Grandson, Leyland, at the Prescott Courthouse Park! We all learned how to Hula-Hoop! Way to go Leyland and Mommy(Raelynn)! We got terrific News as well that day from my other daughter, Brandy, that we will be grandparents again sometime in January!...

"YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH "  1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10) 2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)  3. Add 5  4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator. 5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1760 .. If you haven't, add 1759. 6.  Now subtract the four digit year that you were born. You should have a three digit number . The first digit of this was your original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week). The next two numbers are YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!) Nothing better than some TIRAMISU with your coffee! Picture from one of my Cook Books. TIRAMISU (Italian Coffee Dessert Cake)  30 Lady Fingers  32 oz. strong black coffee(I use a coconut/hazelnut flavor)  5 fluid oz. of Kahlua-poured into hot coffee  10 oz. whipped heavy cream  16 oz. Mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 oz. ...

                                                   HEARTS & FLOWERS CAKE Various food colors and fillings could be added to both the cake and the butter cream filling. Preparation and cooking time: 1 Hour Cake: 1 Cup Margarine 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 4 Eggs 1 3/4 Cup of Self Rising Flour Cream 1 cup of margarine and the granulated sugar till light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs gradually. Sift the flour and fold in. Divide mixture and transfer to two greased waxed-paper-lined 8 1/2 inch heart-shaped pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes. Butter Cream Frosting: 1/2 Cup Margarine 2 Cups Confectioners Sugar Cream the 1/2 cup margarine and the confectioners sugar together to make the butter cream, adding a little hot water if necessary. Spread between layers and pipe on top of cake. Decoration: Crystallized Flowers Angelica FOOD NOTES: My experience with B...

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE You can never go wrong with serving your guests a traditional family favorite! A colorful dessert, good either hot or cold. Preparation and cooking time: 1/1/4 hours Topping: 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar. 6 tablespoons of margarine. 1 can sliced pineapple, drained. Maraschino or candied cherries, cut in half. Cake: 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 cup self-rising flour For the topping, cream together the brown sugar and margarine and spread all over the base of an 8-inch round cake pan. Arrange the pineapple slices on top and place a half-cherry in the center of each. Prepare the cake batter by creaming together the margarine and the granulated sugar until light and soft. Beat in the eggs. Sift and fold in the flour. Carefully pour over the pineapple and spread evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before turning upside down onto serving plate. Food Notes : Have you tried organic dried fruits? I ha...

One of my favorite things to work with is Meringue and one of the simpliest and decorative topping you can add to your dessert presentation! MERINGUE BASKETS from Sweet Success Cookbook The baskets can be filled with fresh fruit and cream. The meringue can be made into one large basket rather than smaller ones. Preparation and cooking time: 2-3 hours. Ingredients: 4 egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar Line a large cookie sheet with waxed paper and brush lightly with oil. Preheat oven at 200 degrees F. Beat the egg whites until very stiff. Add half the sugar and continue beating until whites hold peaks. Fold in the remaining sugar. Divide one-third of the mixture into 4 to 6 circles on the waxed paper. Pipe the rest of the meringue around the edge of each circle to form the sides of each basket. Bake for 2 - 3 hours until crisp and dry. Meringue baskets can be stored up to one month in airtight containers. Food Notes : 101 Tips Working With Meringue 1. Always use a chilled mixing bowl. 2...