I thought this was such a great idea to keep the counter clean and to make it easier to wash the counter. 
Found at www.hometalk.com

Gluten Free Pancakes-You can't tell the difference!

 

2 Mina’s Purely Divine Gluten-Free All purpose baking mix
2 TABLESPOONS GROUND FLAX MEAL
2 TABLESPOONS BAKING POWDER
2 TABLESPOONS SUGAR
1 TEASPOON SALT
1 CUP 1% MILK OR SKIM MILK
1 CUP BUTTERMILK
2 EGGS
1 TABLESPOON CANOLA OIL
Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix with a whisk until smooth.  Cook on hot griddle until browned on both sides.  Makes about 12 pancakes.

You can order the All purpose baking mix at:   http://www.minasgf.com/  see link at the right.

 

 

I found these cute Vintage jar labels that you can print out for free!

 

As you can see above you can enlarge the labels to the size you need or even print them on cotton paper and sew them to towels. 

Go to http://justsomethingimade.com/2010/07/apothecary-label-hand-towels-free-digital-downloads/

for the free download and instructions.

 



Wouldn't this be fun to have on your counter to put all of the kids snacks on for the summertime or to display snacks at a party or barbeque!

 

Found at creat-ologie.com  see link at the right.



 

 

Today is National Sugar Cookie Day! 

 How about making sunflower sugar cookies.

These are a family favorite that we have been baking for years. 

 





1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
1/2 cup butter softened
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
4-1/2 cups flour sifted
Cream shortening, butter and sugar together until combined.  Add eggs one at a time, continuing to beat.  Add sour cream, buttermilk and vanilla.  Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.  Refrigerate dough for about 2 hours.  Roll out on a floured surface about 1/4 inch thick.  Cut with any shape cookie cutter desired.  Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until slightly browned on the edges.  These cookies are soft and thick.  Frost with buttercream frosting.

Need a Midnight Snack?

Try these No Bake Oatmeal Treats!

2 cups sugar

2 tbsp. cocoa

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cube butter

2 cups oatmeal (quick or old fashioned)

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in a heavy bottom saucepan and bring to a boil.  Boil for 2 minutes.  Remove from the heat and add peanut butter, vanilla and oatmeal.  Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper and let set. 

Yummy!



 

What's for Dinner!

How about Chicken Strips and homemade chips or French fries!

You can make your own sauces, too!

 

Don't forget the lemonade!

Chicken Strips

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/4 inch thick strips

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp. Morton season all seasoning salt

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. thyme

1 egg

1/8 cup milk

Oil for deep frying.

Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.

Mix flour, and seasonings in a bowl set aside.  Mix egg and milk in a small bowl until well combined.  Put 1/3 of the strips of chicken in the egg mixture to coat and then put the strips into the flour mixture.  Carefully place strips into deep fryer and fry until golden brown and done in the middle.  Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.  Do the same with the other 2/3 of the chicken strips.  Serve with honey mustard dipping sauce (see below for recipe).

 

Mustard Sauce

1-1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard

4 tablespoons light mayo

3/4 tablespoon honey

Mix together and serve with the chicken strips. 

 

Fry Sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

1/2 cup light mayo

Mix together until smooth and serve with fries.

 

Lemonade

Mix 2 envelopes lemonade drink mix with 2 cups water and 1 cup sugar until dissolved.  Pour into a good blender and add 4 cups ice cubes.  Blend until slushy. 

 

 

 

 

I found baskets at Dollar Tree and they were $1 for six (3 blue and 3 red).

I found the condiment cups at a thrift store.

The red papers I found at a craft store and the white paper is parchment.