Foodie Friday-Camping Edition

A few weeks ago, we took our kids (and mom) on a week long camping trip.  We haven't been for a couple of years so we were uber excited about going.  Whenever we go, we have to have at least one Dutch Oven dinner.  Our most favorite?  That would be Barbecue Chicken Pizza (my mouth is watering just typing the words)

Pizza in a Dutch Oven?!?! Yep!  And, I will show you how yummy-and easy-it is.

Barbecue Chicken Pizza (Deep Dish)

Crust:                                                               Pizza:

1 Tbsp yeast (or 1 yeast pkt)                            1 recipe pizza crust
1 c warm water                                                 1 c bbq sauce
1 Tbsp sugar                                                     2-3 c mozzarella cheese
1/4 - 1/2 c olive oil                                           1/2 onion thinly sliced (I used red onion)
1 tsp salt                                                           1/2 green pepper thinly sliced
3 c flour                                                            1-2 c shredded cooked chicken

For the crust: Mix the yeast, water and sugar, then let sit for 5 min.  Stir in the oil and salt, then add flour and kneed until smooth, adding more flour if needed.  Let dough rest for 10-15 min. 

For the pizza:  Oil a preheated oven.  Roll out the pizza crust and place it in the oven, letting the dough curve up the sides to create a shallow bowl for toppings.  Pour bbq sauce over crust and spread it evenly.  Top with the chicken and veggies and cheese.  Cook at 375 degrees (16 coals on bottom, 10 on top) for 30-35 min.

I pre-grilled the chicken at home.  I also sauteed the the onions and mushrooms before putting them on the pizza (by pre-cooking the veggies, it draws out the extra moisture so you don't have a soggy crust).  We also put tomatoes on top.  Next time, I will add the tomatoes right before we serve it. 

We also made one with just chicken and cheese for my cheese-only-pizza-lovin son.  The crust on that one turned out even better than the loaded one (could be due to the tomatoes). I think I know what we are having for dinner tonight : )

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Foodie Friday- Breakfast All Day!!

Last Sunday, we decided that it would be Breakfast Day.  I found a couple new recipes that I wanted to try out.  Every so often, we have Brinner.  Well, sitting at the table that morning, hubby announces that 'today is special because we are having brinner tonight'.  I was a little thrown off, because I was planning brinner for Wednesday night. But, I just went with it.
This first recipe was found in the book English Trifle by Josi Kilpack.  It is called 'Wake 'em Up Breakfast Casserole.

 The cool thing about this recipe is that you can customize it to your own likes.  We used bacon, onions, green peppers and tomatoes.  You can use any kind of meat: bacon, sausage, ham etc.  And any kind of vegetables: onions, mushrooms. peppers, broccoli, tomatoes etc.  Heck, you could even try it with crab, lobster or salmon (you just might not want to use the cheddar cheese).

For dinner we had Peanut Butter Banana French Toast and Pancake Sausage on a Stick.

{don't know why it's sideways, but you get the idea}

I saw the French Toast on Pinterest here. I just didn't know if {A} wanted a Banana Peanut Butter Sandwich, so I just made regular French Toast for him.  But, he ate it all up and didn't even ask for anything different. 

The other day, while watching The Pioneer Woman, she made Breakfast for Dinner and Dinner for Breakfast.  She made these Pancake Sausages on a Stick-which I thought would be perfect for brinner, since my kids keep asking me to make them. 

All the food turned out to be a hit!  We will be making more of this again!

Recipes to come soon!

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12 on the 12th

Here are my twelve photos of my day.  I hope you enjoy them!

Dropping J off at Orchestra//Headed off to my appointments (lab kits)//finding inspiration at Bed, Bath & Beyond//looking for storage options for my office (taking two days off this week to clean, organize!!)//walking to pick J up from school//taking a break at the park before J gets out of school// FLOWERS!!!//WEARING CAPRIS!!!//sending samples to lab//watching kids play kickball//Brittany asking J to play//A running to play with J and neighbor girls

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I am being featured....

....over on DIY by Design.  I am so thrilled and honored that Judy is featuring me on her blog today. Go on over and check out who else she is featuring.  And, while your there, link up and check out the other amazing bloggers that are linking.

Only 45 more days...

Seems hard to believe that another year has passed. It doesn't seem that long ago that I was getting these items out for last years holiday boutiques. I gues the saying is true that "time flies when you are madly trying to finish projects for the holidays".  Enjoy!

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Winter

We really can't start thinking about Christmas without knowing that Winter will be here soon. So, here is my way of helping me get through the dreary days of clouds and snow and slush. {and these will all be at the boutique as well}

 And, if we are talking about winter, we also need to talk about love. I have loved making these blocks in celebration of Valentine's Day.

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Blessed

If you don't already know by now, I love this time of year. The colors, the smells and of course being closer to family. There is also another reason why this time of year holds a special place in my heart. It has to do with a reaffirmation of the knowledge of eternal families.  Enjoy some more reclaimed wood signs.

{this is my favorite-my hubby came up with this concept}

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