So today is wacky Wednesday that's for sure,
Off to the Base to get my meds or a cure
All of my ailments - I think come from many things,
But I think none of them for ears that rings!
I don't like the shape I'm in, no not one bit,
To this blubber I want to say, "Get!"
But I realize that I have no magic wand
I have to do something, I won't be conned!
So off walking I go each and every day,
The fresh air is great I must say
Also eat right and rid the sugar,
By drinking some good ol' water!
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Wacky Wednesday's Recipe For Pumpkin Pie Filling...
I've posted this recipe last year but feel like it's worth posting again because it's Pumpkin season. Time for goblins and pumpkin pie filling. Enjoy...
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Pumpkin pies are great. When they're made out of home-made pumpkin that makes them all the greater! Yes, pumpkins are good for something other than Jack-O-Lanterns...
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Pumpkin pies are great. When they're made out of home-made pumpkin that makes them all the greater! Yes, pumpkins are good for something other than Jack-O-Lanterns...
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Scoop out the cooked Pumpkin (without water) leaving the rind behind for the trash. Put into a blender and whir on high until smooth. (May need to add a little of the water to start)
Pour into a large bowl and cool.
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Follow above directions after done. Then freeze and enjoy. Thaw to make Pumpkin Pies or Pumpkin bread/muffins or whatever with favorite recipe for some homemade pumpkin treats at Thanksgiving or whenever the mood strikes. :O)
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I hope you enjoy this recipe. ~Joyce
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Recipe for Homemade Pumpkin:
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Clean Pumpkin of all seeds and gooey strings. 
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Cut into Large chunks (cut into 1/8's vertically then cut each in half horizontally).
Put 1 chunk into 9X9 glass Micro dish with abt 2 Cups of water.
Cook in Microwave for 20-30 minutes.
.Put 1 chunk into 9X9 glass Micro dish with abt 2 Cups of water.
Cook in Microwave for 20-30 minutes.
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Scoop out the cooked Pumpkin (without water) leaving the rind behind for the trash. Put into a blender and whir on high until smooth. (May need to add a little of the water to start)
Pour into a large bowl and cool.
After the whole pumpkin is done & cooled; Measure 3 cups of cooled Pumky into 1 quart Freezer zip-lock bags (Don't add spices - just plain pumpkin) freeze. (3 cups equel about the same as a recipe that calls for the larger 1 pound can, so I freeze it in that portion making it easy to use.)
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Cook in 350 degree oven for about an hour depending on oven and size of pumpkin... again add water in the bottom of the cookie sheet to keep them moist. I think this way is faster in the long run because you can put more in the oven at one time.
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I hope you enjoy this recipe. ~Joyce
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Monday, October 6, 2014
Monday's Musings...
I CANNOT BELIEVE ITS BEEN SO LONG SINCE I POSTED HERE!!! Yikes...
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Due to popular demand I am posting these two recipes:
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Apple Syrup:
2 Cups Apple Juice
1 Cup Sugar
2 TBSP Corn Starch
1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 stick Butter/Marg.
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Mix Corn Starch and Pumpkin Pie Spice together with 1/4 Cup Apple Juice until dissolved. Set aside.
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Bring Apple Juice and Sugar to a slow boil until all sugar is dissolved. Slowly add Corn Starch mixture and continue cooking and stirring. When it becomes thick-ish add butter/margarine. Stir until dissolved and take off burner and use - best while hot.
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Indian Fry Bread:
(Makes 24 wedges)
2 Cups Quick Mix
1 Cup White Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
2/3 Cups Milk/water (I use 1/3 Cup each)
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Deep Cast Iron Skillet for cooking (or what ever is your favorite)
Cooking Oil abt 2 inches deep (I use Light Olive Oil)
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While oil is heating to HOT (abt 375) - mix well the dry ingredients together well. Then add the liquid and mix well then knead a few times to get all the flour mixed in. split in half and roll out one half at a time on floured surface. Roll as you would a pie crust. Slice circle into 12 wedges. Do the same with second half. By this time your oil should be hot... be careful not to burn yourself or to get the oil TOO hot. If you see its smoking then turn it off for a few minutes while you finish making your wedges.
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Cook 3/4 wedges at a time until golden brown... drain on paper towels until all are cooked or if you serve while you're cooking - dig in. Serve with apple syrup and whipped cream/cool whip; powdered sugar; peanut butter; or even ice cream!
Quick Mix:
(13 cups mix)
8 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 TBSP Baking Powder
1 TBSP Salt
2 tsp Cream of Tarter
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 1/2 Cups Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
2 1/4 Cups Vegetable Shortening
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In a large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients. Blend well. With pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Mixture will resemble cornmeal in texture. Put in a large airtight container. Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 10-12 weeks. (OR Freeze for future use.)
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ENJOY!
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Due to popular demand I am posting these two recipes:
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Apple Syrup:
2 Cups Apple Juice
1 Cup Sugar
2 TBSP Corn Starch
1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 stick Butter/Marg.
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Mix Corn Starch and Pumpkin Pie Spice together with 1/4 Cup Apple Juice until dissolved. Set aside.
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Bring Apple Juice and Sugar to a slow boil until all sugar is dissolved. Slowly add Corn Starch mixture and continue cooking and stirring. When it becomes thick-ish add butter/margarine. Stir until dissolved and take off burner and use - best while hot.
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Indian Fry Bread:
(Makes 24 wedges)
2 Cups Quick Mix
1 Cup White Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
2/3 Cups Milk/water (I use 1/3 Cup each)
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Deep Cast Iron Skillet for cooking (or what ever is your favorite)
Cooking Oil abt 2 inches deep (I use Light Olive Oil)
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While oil is heating to HOT (abt 375) - mix well the dry ingredients together well. Then add the liquid and mix well then knead a few times to get all the flour mixed in. split in half and roll out one half at a time on floured surface. Roll as you would a pie crust. Slice circle into 12 wedges. Do the same with second half. By this time your oil should be hot... be careful not to burn yourself or to get the oil TOO hot. If you see its smoking then turn it off for a few minutes while you finish making your wedges.
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Cook 3/4 wedges at a time until golden brown... drain on paper towels until all are cooked or if you serve while you're cooking - dig in. Serve with apple syrup and whipped cream/cool whip; powdered sugar; peanut butter; or even ice cream!
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(13 cups mix)
8 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 TBSP Baking Powder
1 TBSP Salt
2 tsp Cream of Tarter
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 1/2 Cups Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
2 1/4 Cups Vegetable Shortening
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In a large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients. Blend well. With pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Mixture will resemble cornmeal in texture. Put in a large airtight container. Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 10-12 weeks. (OR Freeze for future use.)
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ENJOY!
Friday, July 25, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
Monday's Musings...
Tonight as I sat mechanically watching TV - my husband said to look out the window at the sunset. I did. I grabbed my camera. This is a sample of the beauty of Arizona sunsets!
I hope you have enjoyed your visit. :O)
I hope you have enjoyed your visit. :O)
Friday, July 11, 2014
Friday's Fractured Features... Writing - Hobby or Job?
I've often thought other people have a different sun and moon or something that makes them have more hours in their days than I do... for they seem to get way more done in their writing efforts than I do. This has reminded me of one time when I was at a SCBWI writing conference in Utah where we had classes with a certain teacher throughout the conference... my teacher happened to be LDS Author Dean Hughes. Each day we went to class and he coached and taught us the fine art of our craft. One of the things he said that stuck with me (but I haven't as yet been able to make myself apply) is: he said that each day he got up and showered and dressed for work, had breakfast with family, then went in his den, closed the door and went to work. If you're working from home you have to treat it like a job or you will never get your work completed.
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Those profound words were re-iterated in a magazine article I recently read. It said, "You can't add more hours to the day, but you can supercharge those you already have. As often as possible, put writing first; before the kids wake up; before you go to work, before you run that errand, turn on the TV, check your e-mail and Facebook posts, or take a break. Putting writing before other intentions ensures you will get it done ...Writing time is work time, and it's as important as any other kind of work. Don't kid yourself that you can write while watching TV, or that you'll get to it after the next phone call. Set yourself up for success by writing in environments that are friendly to your focus. ...explain to family that writing time is 'do not disturb time' unless it's an emergency. Hang a sign on your door. Sit at your computer every day at the appointed time, whether or not you feel like writing... at least 20 minutes a day until it's a habit and you can spend more productive time."
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So in essence if you want to be a published author... you have to treat your writing time not as a hobby but as a profession. You need to put the time and effort into it as you would if you were going to work for a high class company. Hours spent in writing time, in research, in rewarding self for job well done, time for "going home" and leaving work at work, play time, etc.
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Now that I've been reminded of Dean Hughes and the lessons learned I hope to be able to be more productive at following this counsel!
... Joyce
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Those profound words were re-iterated in a magazine article I recently read. It said, "You can't add more hours to the day, but you can supercharge those you already have. As often as possible, put writing first; before the kids wake up; before you go to work, before you run that errand, turn on the TV, check your e-mail and Facebook posts, or take a break. Putting writing before other intentions ensures you will get it done ...Writing time is work time, and it's as important as any other kind of work. Don't kid yourself that you can write while watching TV, or that you'll get to it after the next phone call. Set yourself up for success by writing in environments that are friendly to your focus. ...explain to family that writing time is 'do not disturb time' unless it's an emergency. Hang a sign on your door. Sit at your computer every day at the appointed time, whether or not you feel like writing... at least 20 minutes a day until it's a habit and you can spend more productive time."
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So in essence if you want to be a published author... you have to treat your writing time not as a hobby but as a profession. You need to put the time and effort into it as you would if you were going to work for a high class company. Hours spent in writing time, in research, in rewarding self for job well done, time for "going home" and leaving work at work, play time, etc.
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Now that I've been reminded of Dean Hughes and the lessons learned I hope to be able to be more productive at following this counsel!
... Joyce
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Tuesday's Off Day - New Things...
So I've been trying to be more diligent in my writing and blogging... Today's a day of new beginnings toward that quest. A New Look and hopefully more conscientious about my blogging abilities, capabilities, and write-abilities!
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I will keep my Monday Musings; Wacky Wednesdays; and Fractured Fridays but I will not try to write on each of those days each week... I'm going to try for one of them a week and if that doesn't work I'll hop to every other week.
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One thing though... don't plan on a lot of writing from me for the next couple of weeks because starting this week-end I will be having our family come in for our Smith Family Reunion... consequently I'll be involved with family gatherings etc.
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Therefore you may ask why I'm starting with New Things today instead of waiting - well simply because I have time today and I may not have it in the next couple of weeks and I want to get it going... so after the 6th of July, when they all go home, then I'll be more apt to be busy with this again. :)
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Hence once again stay tuned... and be patient with me.
Thanks, Joyce
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I will keep my Monday Musings; Wacky Wednesdays; and Fractured Fridays but I will not try to write on each of those days each week... I'm going to try for one of them a week and if that doesn't work I'll hop to every other week.
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One thing though... don't plan on a lot of writing from me for the next couple of weeks because starting this week-end I will be having our family come in for our Smith Family Reunion... consequently I'll be involved with family gatherings etc.
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Therefore you may ask why I'm starting with New Things today instead of waiting - well simply because I have time today and I may not have it in the next couple of weeks and I want to get it going... so after the 6th of July, when they all go home, then I'll be more apt to be busy with this again. :)
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Hence once again stay tuned... and be patient with me.
Thanks, Joyce
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