Some parts of the country are heating up and may appreciate these recipes……
It’s cooled off here in the NW but I’ll keep these on file for a hot summer evening dessert.
Here is a link to 7 easy no bake desserts……
7 easy no bake desserts
Archive for July 15, 2011
Chicken Alfredo Flatbread
The Olive Garden has this delicious Grilled Chicken Flatbread on their appetizer menu. I made it at home the other night and it turned out really good. Here’s my version:
Garlic flavored Naan (Indian flatbread I found at Trader Joe’s)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips and sauteed in olive oil with seasoning salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Alfredo sauce (I’m not a big fan of jarred Alfredo sauce, so I made my own by sauteing 2 minced garlic cloves in 1/2 cup chicken broth for a few minutes, then added one pint of whipping cream and about 1 and 1/2 cups of shredded parmesan and let that simmer slowly, stirring frequently, till it reduced and thickened – it took a while – about 15-20 minutes.
Jarred roasted red peppers (which I found at the dollar store)
Mozarella cheese
I lined a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup, placed the naan on the foil, then spread on some of the alfredo sauce, then topped with the chicken, peppers and mozarella. Use as much or as little of the ingredients as you like. Broil till the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
(Picture courtesy of olivegarden.com).
Melting Pot deal
SUMMER NIGHT OUT IS BACK!
INDULGE IN 3 COURSES
PLUS
A CREATIVE MADE FROM SCRATCH INFUSED MARTINI
FOR $35 PER PERSON!
Available:
Sunday – Thursday
Friday & Saturday Before 6:00 pm
Seattle. 14 Mercer St. (206) 378-1208Tacoma. 2121 Pacific Ave. (253) 535-3939Bellevue. 308 108th Avenue NE (425) 646-2744
I have not personally eaten there, but have friends that have and they say this is a pretty great deal. Enjoy!!
Dragon fly picture
This beautiful dragon fly landed in my garden yesterday and landed on a metal trinket. I love this picture. It just makes me smile and think of hot summer days.
FREE Slurpees Today at 7-11
In honor of 7-11’s 84th birthday, they will be giving away FREE 7.11 oz Slurpee drinks, one per customer..
Farmers Markets
Local Farmers Markets are so much fun…Suzanne and I went to the Burien Farmers Market today where we found some great deals on annuals. I spent a total of $26.50 and created all these planters…..
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| Geraniums and Verbena |
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| Marigolds |
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| Petunias (including Wave) |
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| Colieus |
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| Bouquet of Sweet Peas |
I also bought a Jack-Be-Little pumpkin plant and Suzanne bought me the bouquet of sweet peas. It always feels good to know you are supporting local businesses. Click here to find out where the nearest Farmers Market is in your area..
Interesting July facts
This year, July has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays.
More interesting 2011 Facts
This year we’re going to experience four unusual dates. 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11 and that’s not all…
Take the last two digits of the year in which you were born – now add the age you will be this year, the results will be 111 for everyone in whole world.
Thanks youareawarenow
Birdcage Terrarium
While at a cute little gift shop, I saw and fell in love with a birdcage terrarium. Priced at $55, it was way out of my budget, but it got me thinking….I had a birdcage at home, and a bird’s nest. So here is my version of a birdcage terrarium; and I love it. I started with the birdcage I bought at a garage sale and never really knew what to do with. Luckily, the bottom is removable on this cage and that made it easier to assemble. I bought 3 plants: a fern, an asparagus fern and a nerve plant ($2.99 each), plus a clear plastic tray (.99 cents) which I had to cut the upper lip off to get it to fit. I put all three plants (pots and all) in the plastic tray. I have some birds nests on the front porch I use for decoration, so I used one of those and put in a few toasted marshmallow Jelly Bellys as bird eggs. Lastly, I stuck in a small branch of corkscrew willow. Wa – la! A totally cute birdcage terrarium for around $10!.
20% off of your entire purchase at Michael’s
Michael’s has an on-line coupon you can print to get 20% off your entire purchase – including sale items. Expires 7/9/11.
Snapfish .99 cent sale
Now is a great time to get all those graduation, Father’s Day and 4th of July pictures printed. Snapfish is offering 99 prints for .99 cents plus shipping (comes out to 7.5 cents a print). Use promo code JULYPENNY99. Offer expires July 8, 2011..