Flower Power

I found this flower pattern on the web site diy dish they were using them as flowers for pillows, I had an idea to put the flower on a necklace.  It turned out pretty cute.  You can also use it as a hair accessory or whatever you would like.  If you would like the pattern and instructions go to the web site at the bottom.

 

 

http://www.thediydish.com/

Cooking

PIE IN A JAR

I found this cute idea searching the internet and wanted to share;
Use half-pint jars,
STEP 1:  Pie Dough
You can use any pie dough you like
STEP 2: Make a topper and line the jar
Roll out a small handful of dough.  This is just for the tops of your pies.  Grab the ring part of your jar and use that as your cookie cutter.  Cut out the tops and set aside.
Use the rest of the dough to line the jars, no need to grease them.  Make sure it's pressed all the way up to the top of the jar.
STEP 3:  Fill them up
You will need about 1/2 cup filling for each jar
RECIPE FOR 4 PIES
2 cup Fruit
2 TBS Sugar (brown or white)
2 TBS Flour
1 TBS Butter (divided between the pies)
Whatever flavorings you would like; cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, almond extract etc.
Divide filling between the jars and dot a pat of butter on top.
STEP 4:  Top it off
Make sure the top of the pie (dough) has a vent so the steam can escape.  You can cut a couple of slits or make a decorative cut on the top.  (the top piece of dough's outside edges goes up the side of the dough-covered jar a bit.  Use your finger to press the 2 pieces of dough together to seal.  Or you could us a crumb topping.
CRUMB TOPPING (for 4 pies)
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Flour
2 TBS Oats
1/4 TBS Cinnamon
3 TBS cold Butter
Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon, cut in butter.  Add oats and stir to combine.
REMEMBER brush pie tops with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
STEP 5:  Freeze them
When your pies are all done and topped put lids on and tighten them then they can be put in freezer.
STEP 6:  Bake them
Bake at 375 degrees for about 45-60 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the middles are bubbly.

Filling Up My Cup

Yesterday, the kids and I went to the Idaho Falls Temple and did Baptisms for the Dead for our Heiner ancestors.  We did a total of 10 males and 17 females.  It was so gratifying and rewarding.  That had been the best day off of work that I have had in a long time.  I feel that I can continue on with my work week.

Winter

I feel that I am living in a black hole in the middle of winter. Am I the only one that has the winter blues or should I say whites? I travel 45 miles north and there is no snow. I travel 45 miles south and there is no snow. Why is that?