Clouds come floating

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”
― Rabindranath Tagore

Spring, Storms and Snow

 Last Saturday a huge storm rolled in. Now I love rain, opening the porch windows to hear the rain falling on the shed's tin roof and the sound of thunder. I love it!...as long as I'm in the comfort of my home. ;)

But this storm was different.

Saturday it was hot like in the 80s hot and by Sunday night it was SNOWWINGGGG!!! We litteraly had four seasons in three days! My tweet says it all...

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If you were wondering, TaMera took the pictures (I was driving). I might make her into a photographer yet! haha

 

-'- Jewel

Vintage Instagram Photo Album

 Today I'm going to show you a project that's easily adaptable for anybody. It's not really a tutorial...but kind of. It's more of a "Try This!", or "You ever thought of doing that?"! Kind of post. :) Anyhew... 

Pfaltzgraff Dishware

Usually when you are at a thrift store/antique mall or anywhere that has merchandise that is constantly changing you can't have much patience. It's a "do I want this, buy this" market. Which is why surprisingly I was able to watch  this set of dishware (117 pieces) go from $120 to $60 then to $30! Thirty dollars felt like a decent price a 16 year old (who most likely  won't have her own house for a while) could spend on dishes. $120 made each dish just a little over a dollar, but I came out with them for 24 cents each! Just may be my best deal to date!



The dishes are "Pfaltgraff" their popular 1970s "Village Design"

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 I also found eight more cups and sauces at a thrift store for $6! Cups are what I break the most. :)

 Smiles! -'- Jewel

Bacon Macaroni & Cheese

I found this recipe in an issue of Midwest Living magazine. 

Naturally, I didn't have all the ingredients so I improvised.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return pasta to hot pan; cover to keep warm. Set aside.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, turning once. 

Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving bacon drippings in skillet. Crumble and set aside.

Cook onion and garlic in bacon drippings over medium heat for 30 seconds. 

Stir in flour, mustard, pepper and oregano.

Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat.

Add bacon, cheddar, swiss, and cream cheese; cook and stir until almost melted.

Pour cheese sauce over the cooked pasta. Transfer mixture to an ungreased to 2-quart rectangular baking dish; cover with foil. Bake in a 350˚ degrees oven for 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a clean, large skillet. Stir in brown sugar; add pear slices. Cook, turning occasionally, until pears are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. 

Remove foil from the baking dish. Spoon the remaining pear slices atop macaroni and cheese. 

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

¡Enjoy!

~Kimberly

Two Signs Of Spring