NEW HAND PAINTED APRONS

Ahhh, finished the handpainted line of aprons for the art/ craft fair coming up in 2 weeks. *Please look past the wrinkles, as I won't be giving them a final pressing until the day of the fair. I also have the Little Black Dress hostess line, and the french "Marie Antoinette",and "Rags to Riches"  line. Here are some more pictures:

                    Thanks for looking!!
These aprons and more are fo sale on my Facebook Store : Suzi Homefaker, stop by and say "Hi" !https://my.payvment.com/product/5511859

CRYSTAL CHANDELIER CLEANING

 Do you love the magic of crystal chandeliers? Maybe you’ve noticed them all in ballrooms, restaurants and elegant lodges? a crystal chandelier does not just provide light for a bedroom. It lights the creative imagination.
You can have a crystal chandelier inside your private home. They come in numerous dimensions and styles. while they are generally a lttle bit much more highly-priced compared to some other kinds of home chandeliers they’re well worth the price tag for their attractiveness, elegance as well as old-world impress.
Home chandeliers have remained with us because medieval times when they had been very simple wood support frames holding multiple candles. later, casings of wrought iron were used. Simply because candles had been created from beeswax and extremely high priced, getting a chandelier with numerous candle lights was basically a display of prosperity. the use of crystal arrangements on chandeliers started in the sixteenth century. Originally actual rock crystal was used. every piece had to be hand-cut and polished carefully.
Crystal glass — high quality glass treated with lead oxide — started out in the 17th century and reached its highest refinement in Venice. Crystal candle holders as well as decoration on home chandeliers became even much more desired. Crystal home chandeliers are esteemed simply because of the refractive properties of crystal glass. Once the chandelier is lit the crystal seems to shimmer with mystical flames.

Well...it's that time again. The chandelier in my kitchen has lost it's sparkle.This time I am going to take each crystal off and try putting them in the dishwasher with windex added in the rinse. Don't get me wrong I love chandeliers, and would have jewels dripping from every surface, except for the task of cleaning them. If they aren't spotless, they loose their appeal.

              I hope it works, after all the work....

VEGETARIAN PINTO BURGER

INGREDIENTS

2 can(s) (15-ounce) pinto beans

8 ounce(s) fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped

1/2 cup(s) shelled edamame

2 small carrots, finely grated

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 1/2 cup(s) panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro

1 large egg white

3/4 teaspoon(s) salt

1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin

4 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil

10  English muffins

Directions

1. Drain and rinse pinto beans. In a medium bowl, lightly mash beans. Toss with mushrooms, edamame, carrots, onion, panko bread crumbs, and cilantro.
2. Mix in egg white, salt, pepper, and cumin. Form into 10 patties. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

GREAT AS A BBQ BURGER TOO!

SPICE IT UP BY ADDING JALEPENO PEPPERS AND CHIPOTLE MAYO
CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE:
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon canned minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce


CORN ADDED AND CHIPOTLE KETCHUP

                                 SOUTHWESTERN WITH PEPPERJACK CHEESE AND SALSA

GREEK BURGER WITH  TZAZIKI SAUCE

Tzaziki Sauce

Combine together:

     1 Cup Greek Yogurt – regular works too

     1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

     ½ Cup Chopped Cucumber

     1 Tbsp Fresh Minced Garlic

     1 tsp Dried Dill Weed

GRILL IT WITH BELMONT SAUCE AND SAUTEED GREEN PEPPER AND ONION

Belmont Sauce

3 Tbsp butter (melt in saucepan)

Stir in:

1/2 C Ketchup

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Wocestershire sauce

1 tsp prepared mustard

1 tsp tabasco sauce

2 Tbsp sherry wine

Bring to a simmer and reduce by 25% or until nicely thickened so it will stick to the burger.

BUFFALO BLUE BEAN BURGER

Blue Cheese Slaw

Mix just before serving so it doesn’t get runny:

3 Celery Stalks sliced thin and on the bias

3 Cups Shredded Cabbage or Cabbage Mix

1/2 – 1 Cup Blue Cheese

1/2 Cup Ranch Dressing

Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Red Hot Sauce

In heavy saucepan over medium low heat combine:

1/2 Cup Red Hot Sauce

1/4 Cup Butter

1/4 Cup Honey

1 Tbsp Corn Starch

Simmer until thickened

RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE

Pickled Onion:

Place in ziploc bag mix together and let sit in fridge until ready to use:

     2 Medium Red Onions Thinly Sliced

     2 tsp Sugar

     2 Tbsp White Vinegar

Sauce:

Combine in sauce pan and reduce to half over medium to low heat:

     1/2 Cup Raspberry Jam

     1/2 Cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce

     1/2 Cup Crushed or Diced Canned Tomatoes

     1 Tbsp Chipotle Sauce

     2 Tbsp White Vinegar

I LOVE SANDWICH PITA'S





COCONUT THAI BURGER

Carrot & Pear Slaw:

In quart size ziploc bag combine:

1 tsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Lime Juice

1 Cup Shredded Carrots

1 Cup Sliced (matchstick size) Asian or other type of Pear

Zip up and shake to distribute well. Let sit in fridge while making rest of burger.

Peanut Pesto:

Combine in food processor:

1/2 Cup Roasted Chopped Peanuts

1/2 Cup Fresh Basil

1/4 Cup Cilantro

2 Tbsp Shredded Coconut

2 Tbsp Oil – peanut or olive

1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

Process until pasty then fold in:

1/2 Cup Chopped Tomatoes

ENJOY!!!

Chicken , beans, and rice

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4-5cups chicken broth
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup dry pinto beans
• 1 cup dry black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

Directions

1. Throw everything in crockpot on high for 2 hours, and low or another 8 hours.That's it !!!