March 20, 2012

Springtime in the Rockies.

Old man Winter... ya gotta GO!! 
It's SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES YO!!
For it's been cold way too long and it's time to watch the flowers bloom... to feel the weather warm a little bit more everyday while the sun bathes the face (with the proper sunblock applied of course) and most importantly.. it's BERRY SEASON!!! 

So in the next few weeks.. i will be celebrating ALL the berries... strawberries... raspberries.. black berries.. blueberries... you name it we will be playing with it!! 

Since we are still on the winter cusp.. let's start out with a winter/Spring Berry dessert... the cobbler. 
You love it. 

Mixed Berry Cobbler... 
(feel free to use any or all of the suggested berries, depending on taste of course)
INGREDIENTS
1 package (16 ounces) Strawberries, sliced
1 package (6 ounces)  Blackberries
1 package (6 ounces)  Raspberries
1 package (6 ounces) Blueberries
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cups plus 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
6 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into pieces
3/4 cups heavy cream
Whipped cream or ice cream
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
2.Combine berries and lemon juice in a bowl. 
3.Mix 1/2 cup sugar with cornstarch; pour over berries and stir gently. 
4. Place berries in a 2-quart or 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
5. Place flour, 3 tablespoons sugar and baking powder in a large bowl.
6. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Stir in cream to make a soft dough. 
8. Drop by spoonfuls over fruit. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. 
9. Bake about 50 minutes or until top is well browned and juices are bubbly. 
10. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
(recipe and pic adapted from Driscolls) 
*signing off with Springtime X's & O's* 

March 19, 2012

Man Candy Monday.... Tebow time.. for the last time??

With news breaking all day as to where Tim Tebow might go now that P. Manning is heading to Denver... i figure i should Man Candy him before he's gone lol 

 Gotta love a man in a suit ;) 

 But the Good Boy look works as well... ;) 
 YOU KNOW!! 
 None that are clean enough to blog about lol 
 I SEEEEEE YOU. 
 evolution. 

 love the pants HAHA

 Everyone needs a vacation *wink* 
 Hard work pays off .. one way or another. 


 You already know about how i feel about a man in specs!! 
It's his actions OFF the field as well as on that make him who he is. 

Well Tim .. no matter what your future holds.. should it be in Denver.. or another city ... i hope you never lose the spirit, energy and attitude that you brought to the game in Denver this past year. 
*signing off with football fan X's & O's* 

March 8, 2012

Celebrate the Ladies.






International Woman's Day is EVERYDAY!! We are AMAZING!!