Word for Wednesday - a writer's game

WORD: Cantankerous

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CANTANKEROUS means bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Super BOWL this Sunday

And it's the Seattle Seahawks v. the Denver Broncos!

That's the first time in . . . forever that I could name both teams playing in the Super BOWL! But West Coast gaming is going to be at its best this weekend. And that means, West Coast munching is going to go maniacal.

So, to make the party special (and yes, I'm even going to a Super BOWL party--my first one ever.) No. I'm not a big fan of football but this should be fun...right? So, anyway, it's a potluck. And why is it that whenever I hear "super BOWL", all I'm thinking about is food and what I'm going to be packing to the party ;D

Hum...

And, I've been trying to figure out recipes...

I even checked out this link. And, Saturday I'll be taste testing a few different things.

But, I'm leaning toward my bacon date wraps ;D They might not be the prettiest at the party but I can guarantee they'll be a quick party-pickup ;D

How 'bout you...any plans for Super BOWL Sunday?

Viking Glass

Have you ever heard of Viking Glass?

I hadn't either. But this weekend I went to a glass show and saw a vase just like one my Mom had when I was growing up and I had to buy it. When I started to talk to the sale's woman, she said, "So you're a collector of Viking Glass?"

Well I hadn't been before this weekend...or at least I didn't know I was. But when I took home the vase, I found that I had a few other vases just like this--only different colors.

If you're interested, you can look on ebay and see more here. 

Hamlet's Castle

Friday is a good day to dream. . . of things to come, and things that have been.

This is Kronborg Castle, also known as Hamlet's Castle. I've been lucky to visit this castle a few times in my life. It's in my hubby's hometown of Elsinore, Denmark. What s a beautiful sight!

And this archway creates the perfect view and I can close my eyes and dream. . . 

Valentine's Day is Coming

So I thought I'd share a few of my past valentine's day projects, like this hand-made felt heart.

And this hand-made paper heart project.

And these cake projects and this one too.

So that should be enough projects to keep you busy until Valentine's Day.

Lemon Drops...and NOT the candy

They are so simple to make and ohhhhhh so yummy.

Here's how I make 'em...


INGREDIENTS:

1 and 1/2 cups lemon flavored vodka
1/2 cup Triple sec
1 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup simple syrup
2 cups ice
(Simple syrup Recipe)

1 cup water
1 cup sugar

(bring to a boil on the stove, stirring constantly until the liquid is clear--then chill in the fridge)

(SECRET TIP: Use a lime - not a lemon - to rim the glass with liquid, then dip in sugar and let set until hard)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix ingredients together and pour into a shaker (we use a Starbucks travel mug - with a lid)

Put ice in shaker and pour ingredients over ice. Shake!

Then pour chilled ingredients into a sugar rimmed martini glass and serve.

CHEERS!!!

(I put a slice of lemon on the edge of the glass just for fun...and a little extra squeeze;)

Bacon Wrapped Dates

This was the first time I've ever made these and they were oh-so yummy!

Here's how I made them.

First I split the dates in two:

Then I stuffed them with raw almonds and wrapped them in bacon.

It takes a little bit of effort to cut, stuff and wrap...

But they were so good and so easy to bake that I will definitely make them again. Plus, they would be a great appetizer to serve at a party because you could prepare them ahead of time and then simply bake them 15 minutes before your party . . . because it only takes 14 minutes for these to cook.

Set your oven at 350 and bake for 7 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 7 minutes. They were so good because they were sweet and savory with a little crunch !