Saturday, March 26, 2011

Arts and Crafts



Make-A-Match Woodland Creatures Memory Game
I was feeling inspired and I had a long weekend last week so I made a kids memory game. I'm hoping it will be used soon when we do foster care, and not just sit around for 6 years taking up space. I got the idea from looking at other peoples etsy shops online. There are some really neat ideas on etsy. One craft project down, millions left to go! I know, I have too much time on my hands...

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This recipe for roasted red pepper hummus and pita chips is a recipe we'll definitely be making again! The only think I wish I did differently is to make more. Here is the recipe:

1 can chick peas
4 oz roasted red pepper (you can get this in a jar or roast your own)
3 TB lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil (or so)
1 or 2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
sesame oil or tahini (to taste)

I looked at roast red pepper prices at the store and found it cheaper (and producing less waste) to roast our own. I had never roast a pepper before and it was quite fun. Just clean the pepper place it cut side down in an oiled dish and broil for 12-17 minutes. Then remove from the dish, put it in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to allow it to soften more in the steam. After it cools (or when it's still hot but you can't wait any longer like me!) you can peel the blackened skin right off. Blend all ingredients together until smooth adding a little more oil or chick pea juice if needed. For the pita chips brush a pita with olive oil, cut into pieces, sprinkle with salt, and cook for 5-8 minutes at 400 or until crisp. Yum!

St Patty's Day Cake
Justin made a delicious cake for St. Patrick's Day (I think he was happy to have an excuse to make and eat a cake). We got the recipe from our Betty Crocker calendar. It was a mint flavored cake with a fudge layer topped with minty whipped cream and andes mints. Delicious!

Just so you don't think we eat unhealthy all the time here is a picture of a giant sweet potato.