MiniMasters! Tiffany Walters is teaching Preschool in the Fall...

Click on the pictures to see it in a larger format... for more info, call 480-834-8417!

Grocery Ads good thru May 4, 2010

Grocery Ads Good Through May 4, 2010

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

1 cup water

1 1/2 cup vegetable oil

6 eggs1 can pumpkin (large)

5 cup sifted flour

3 3/4 cup sugar

1 Tbs. baking soda

1 Tbs. cinnamon

1 Tbs. nutmeg

3/4 tsp salt

2 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Combine oil, eggs, water and pumpkin; stir. Sift in remaining ingredients. Grease and flour bread pans. Bake 350 F. for 1 hour. Makes 4 loaves.

Shamrock Cookies

I served these at a Relief Society Board Meeting on March 17th. I thought I would share this yummy recipe with all!


Shamrock Cookies
¾ c. butter or margarine
2/3 c. sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 egg
¼ tsp peppermint extract or vanilla
Few drops green food coloring
2 cups flour
Green colored sugar

In a large mixer bowl beat butter or margarine with electric mixer on medium speed till softened. Add sugar and salt and beat till fluffy. Add the egg, extract and a few drops of green food coloring. Beat mixture well. With mixer on low speed gradually add flour to butter mixture and beat well. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Shape each part into a roll about 1 inch think and about 8 inches long. Roll each in green colored sugar. Wrap rolls in clear plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to 1 week. Turn oven to 350. Unwrap rolls. Slice crosswise so the slices are ¼ inch thick. Place 3 slices of dough, sides touching, on an ungreased cookie sheet. Cut a stem from a fourth slice and attach to the shamrock. With 3 fingers, gently push the slices together so each leaflet curves in slightly. Bake in the 350 oven about 8 minutes or till edges are light brown. Makes 32 cookies.

"Meat" from the Stake!

There was an LDS church Stake Conference this last weekend.
One of the ladies in the PV ward had the flu and wasn't able to attend any of the sessions...

These detailed notes are for her, and for any of you who may not have been able to attend, or who want to read and re-read some very true, inspiring, and uplifting reminders for daily living!

Just click on the pdf files and you should be able to read them!

First notes listed are from Saturday's Adult Session and
Second notes listed are from Sunday's Family Session

(side note: I apologize, I'm terrible with names and so I don't have the names of everyone who spoke referenced... but hopefully you can fill in the blanks! If not, their messages will be felt and remembered still!)

Saturday Stake Conference Adult Session April 18, 2010 Notes

Sunday Stake Conference Session Notes April 19, 2010

Super Summer Cooking (mostly) Classes at the Mesa Cannery

The Cannery for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located in Mesa, AZ is offering wonderful weekly classes on Mondays, for anyone who would like to attend and learn.

Call the cannery if you need more details. You don't need to call to reserve a place, just show up! (I called and that is what they told me!)

Here is their information:

If anyone is interested in carpooling to any of these, leave a comment for which ones you're interested in and you can see who else is interested as well for setting that up.

LDS Cannery

Street: 235 South El Dorado
Mesa, az 85202-1044
Phone: (480) 967-8551 - wet pack
Main number: (480) 894-1193

COOKING CLASSES SUMMER 2010 9:30-11:00

May 3^rd Building and Using a Three Month Supply of Food Storage

May 10^th Yeast and Bread Class

May 17^th Finance Class

May 24^th Solar Oven Cooking with Collett Miller

May 31st No Class Memorial Day

June 7^th Tortillas, refried beans and tomatillo salsa

June 14^th Water with Alan Martindale from the city of Mesa

June21st Baking Powder and Baking Soda

June 28^th Cooking with Kids

July 5^th July 4^th Holiday

July 12^th Incorporating Dry Pack into your three month supply

July 19^th Ideas for School Lunches

July 26^th Hoe to and Substitutions

August 2^nd Salads

August 9^th Main Dishes

August 16^th Healthy Snacks and Treats

August 23^rd Something to Share (Everyone brings something to share and the recipe )

Next Session will begin after Labor Day probably September 13th. I am taking an anniversary trip to Hawaii.

COOKING CLASSES SUMMER 2010 9:30 – 11:00

And for a fun food storage recipe, try either of these two recipes out with potato flakes you may be starting to stock on your shelves (since the cannery now only gives potato flakes, instead of pearls)! :)...

Potato Flakes Chicken
Potato flakes mixed with grated parmesan cheese give this chicken a delicious flavor and a golden, crispy coating.

2/3 cup mashed potato flakes
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
1/3 cup butter, melted

In a shallow bowl, combine the potato flakes, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with potato flake mixture. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 4 servings.

Source: Taste of Home, Jamie Saulsbury

Fake & Bake Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Other: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut up and skin removed
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 2 cups instant potato flakes

Preparation

Heat oven to 450º F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Lightly brush the chicken pieces with the dressing, then roll in the potato flakes. Arrange on the baking sheet and place in oven. Turn down oven to 350º F and bake 25 minutes or until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a fork.

Source: Simple 5 ingredient dinners http://www.myrecipes.com

Look to the sidebar for the Stake "Preparedness Chicks Website" and other preparedness website links for more resources, help, and information on being prepared and building your food storage and emergency kits.

Date your husband

Cami Humpherys (and several other beautiful women) have a blog with all kinds of great ideas for letting your husband know you love him and dating ideas. I love what they are sharing with us. Take a look and see if you can find some ideas that will fit into your lives.

I've linked it (with permission) so that you can refer back to it again and again.

www.thedahlingdatingdivas.blogspot.com

Re - Name our blog (less competitive & more for fun) contest...

Possible Titles...

What's cooking?



The Church Ladies... Dana Carvey on down to Mother Theresa! ?


or maybe

Seize the Day!
Here's how you may!...

Here are a few ideas to inspire you...
Please post a proposal in comments for a new name for the blog...
or if you want to keep it the way it is, say so as well, no biggie, whatever works!
Once entries are turned in, we'll put up a voting poll on the sidebar
and the winner gets the satisfaction of being the creative author
of the blog title AND just for fun and friendship, some fresh loaves of home baked bread
(and maybe some jam to go with!)

Swimming Lessons!

If you're interested in getting your kiddos swimming this summer...
Here are some options that have been shared via email/in person with request to be spread around... if there are any others that wish to be shared, please feel free to add to this post and/or post about them in a separate post! Happy splashing!

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Swimming Lessons w/ Nancy Page:
Location: 85083 Close to Happy Valley LDS church building (contact Nancy for exact location)

For those of you that don't know me that well, I have been teaching lessons for over ten years. I have taught at public pools, country clubs, private backyards, anywhere there is a pool. :)
I have also coached swim team for six years. One year at the Arizona Country Club with USS Coach Ron Gercke, and five years at the Phoenix Country Club with USS Coach Kevin Williams.
I've taken a little break to have babies and be a mom, but I'm excited to get back into teaching. (Since I can still teach on the side while being a MOM forever.)
So, this is what I'm doing:

May
Beginner classes:
2 week session 10th-21st (mon-fri)
10:15-11:00 & 11:15-12:00
Cost:$100

Refresher classes:
Two 1 week sessions 10th-14th & 17th-21st (mon-fri)
4:00-4:45
Cost:$50

June
Beginner classes:
2 week session 7th-18th
1:00-1:45
Cost:$100
(might do one more class upon demand)

Refresher classes:
Two 1 week sessions 7th-11th & 14th-18th
2:00-2:45
Cost:$50

All the classes are mon-fri for 45 minutes. I also am only doing four kids per class.
It's on a first come first serve basis, so let me know if you are interested.
Call me at 623-780-0199 0r email me at smileynancy@hotmail.com.

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Swimming Lessons With Barb Johnson:
Location: your pool

Hey everyone I, Barbara Johnson teach swim lessons.
I worked for the City of Scottsdale as a swim instructor and lifeguard, and I have instructed children and adults for many years. I am also a certified CPR Instructor for Scottsdale Healthcare. I do not have my own pool but I will travel. I usually teach private lessons 1 to 2 kids/class. I can make exceptions if you would like to include one or two more. I usually base the amount of lessons on the needs of the child and what the parents are interested in them learning. The classes are 30-45 min and cost $15.00 per class for one child or $10.00 a class for two. And if their are 3-4 in the class then I will charge $7-$8 per lesson. The more children in the class the cheaper the rate. So the final cost for 5 days of 3-4 kids is $35-$40.00. If anyone there is anyone who needs their kids to learn to swim and are short on cash due to the economy then we can work something out confidentially.
I can teach anytime so give me a call and we can work it out.
Thanks
Barbara
If you know of anyone who is interested in swim lessons please pass it on.

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Swimming Lessons w/ Julianne King
Location: 85083 (across the freeway... contact Julianne for exact location)
click here for more info

....
Also Aqua Tots has a new indoor location in North Phoenix
Location: Pinnacle Peak & 19th Ave.

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Swimming Lessons w/ Jenny Cooper
Location: 4631 W Tierra Buena Ln Glendale, AZ 85306

Starting age is 18 months

$50 for 6 classes

($5 off for each addl' child in family)

1/2 payment due prior to lesson to hold spot

Here's the dates: (Tues, Wed and Thurs only)

Session 1 Session 1(evening class)

May 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 May 25,26,27 June 1,2,3

Session 2

June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10

Session 3

June 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

Session 4

June 29, 20 July 1, 6, 7, 8

Session 5

July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22

Session 6

August 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12

Times are as follows:

9:30 - 10:30 am

10:30 - 11:30 am

11:30 - 12:30 am

1 evening class 5 - 6 pm

Please pass this email along to anyone you know who may be interested.

Thank you!

Jenny Cooper 602.809.1653

LDS Gila River Temple Open House Tour

If you want to tour the newly built LDS Gila River Temple... it will be a beautiful site!
Click on the lighter colored lettering (links) here for information about the Gila Temple itself and here is the link for tickets to go the the open house. Open House Dates are: Friday, 23 April, 2010 - Saturday, 15 May, 2010 (except Sundays) Tickets are free, they just need to be reserved. Enjoy!

Summer Movie Fun!

For anyone who doesn't know already, there are family summer movies playing at Harkins Theaters (right here close to us on Happy Valley Road)

You can buy a ten-movie pass for $7

Here is the link for the movies playing this summer and their dates... (once on the site, click on Norterra 14 on the sidebar list of theaters for the nearest times & dates)

and if you're interested in previewing them for content & appropriateness ahead of time
Jill Robison told me about a site where you can learn more nitty gritty on what you're going to be seeing. The site name is "Kids in Mind" The link is here (www.kids-in-mind.com) & will be put on the blog's sidebar.