Banana Snow

6 Bananas

2 T sugar

2 t lemon juice

1 c plain yoghurt

1 c (250 ml) cream

3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

chopped nuts

Peel and mash the bananas. Mix in sugar and lemon juice.

Add the yoghurt and cream and blend well.

Fold in egg whites and spoon into individual dishes.

Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Serves 6

Father's Day

We wish to all the fathers out there a very happy day.

Father should have recognition 

On this day, his day of days;

Though he asks no fuss or favors,

He deserves our words of praise.

We should pause and pay him tribute,

As his day once more draws near,

For so often we neglect him

In the days throughout the year.

He's content to see his loved ones

Have the things they want and need,

But for his own wants and fancies,

You will seldom hear him plead.

He's the one who seldom whimpers

Wen things do not go his way,

But today he shoud  be honored 

For today is Father's Day.

Raymond Omer

A Tribute to Father

A father is a guiding light
Sent to us from above.
He listens to our sorrows
And soothes them with his love.

A father is a teacher
Whose place no one could take,
For he's the source from which
We learn to think and navigate.

A father is a gift from God
From which we learn to be
Patient, strong and loving,
Filled with integrity.

Byron P Tousignant

Father

Who worked so hard and saved so long

For what we have today?

And anytime will sacrifice 

His chance to rest or play?

Who always sees his children have

The things he did without?

And gives so much, unselfishly,

For that's what love's about.

Who thinks and plans and struggles, too,

As nobly as he can

To set a good example, and

Be a respected man?

Who seeks no honors, no rewards

For all that he has done?

Except to raise a family,

The very finest one.

Though we cannot evaluate

Our dad, his love, his worth,

To us he'll always be "just Dad",

The greatest guy on earth.

Dorothea Robisch

Banana Madeleines

6 bananas
3 T raspberry jam
2 T desiccated coconut
whipped cream

Peel the bananas and cut in half lengthwise.
Warm the jam and brush onto the bananas.
Roll in the coconut.
Serve with whipped Cream

Serves 6

Flowers and Fairies

Flowers and Fairies what a great pair. As part of a scavenger hunt last night we were to find as many flowers and fairies as we could. We hope you enjoy these winning picks as much as we did in finding them.

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Butterfly Crafts

Vintage Findings and More

Sassy Clay Creations by Dori

Liberty Doll

Haffina Again

 Vintage Findings and More

Beads By Haffina

Ignis Fatuus

ColtPixy

Creative Critters

Emily Claire Creations

Vintage Findings and More

Into the Dawn

The Vintage Diva

Elfling Creations

ColtPixy

Spirit Essence Art

Creative Critters

Jewelled Trellis

Fantasy Clay

Nightmaiden Designs

Elfling Creations

Ambient Girl Designs

Moonshine Fine Arts

C Newcomb's Wood Work

 Creative Critters

Vintage Findings and More

Flag Day...

Today is flag day. A quiet day that doesn't seem to be much more than two little words on the calendar to many a youth. Upon that observation let me share something that I received in an  email from an old friend.

I Am Old Glory

I am old glory; for more the 9 score years I have been the banner of hope and freedom for generation after generation of Americans. Born amid the first flames of America's fight for freedom, I am the symbol of a country that has grown from a little group of 13 colonies to a united nation of 50 sovereign states. Planted firmly on the high pinnacle of American Faith, my gently fluttering folds have proved an inspiration to untold millions. Men have followed me into battle with unwavering courage. They have looked upon me as a symbol of national unity. They have prayed that they and their fellow citizens might continue to enjoy the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, which have been granted to every American as the heritage of free men. So long as men love liberty more than life itself, so long as they treasure the priceless privileges bought with the blood of our forefathers; so long as the principles of truth, justice and charity for all remain deeply rooted in human hearts, I shall continue to be the enduring banner of the United States of America.

I Am Your Flag

I am the symbol of the living America, the badge of its greatness, the emblem of its destiny.
I am faith. It is I who keep men mindful of their priceless heritage, life, liberty, and the right to pursue happiness.
I am hope. I represent the land of promise wherein, already, man's loftiest dreams have approached closer to realization than ever before on this earth.
I am life. Each strand and fiber of my being is a memorial, dedicated to the sacrifices of all those strong men and steadfast women who have lived and died in the nation's service, that it might live forever.
I am tolerance. So long as I shall wave, all people under my protection may freely worship, think, write and speak, undaunted by the shadow of fear.
I am justice, tempered with mercy. For I am friend to the oppressed and downtrodden of every land.
I am a sign of the future. I wave over schools throughout the nation and in them the nation's future is molded.
I am the flag of the United States... the last... the best hope for peace on earth.

Remember Our Flag 

author unknown

Somewhere a bugle softly sounds
The message of renown,
And men inside their buildings wait
  Until the flag comes down

And others run to get their cars,
Quite harrowed or dismayed,
Afraid they will not reach the gate
Before retreat is played-
Not thinking of the flag or the men
Who fought to keep it flying

How many would be glad to stand,
Whose bodies are now mute,
Or have no hand they might raise
And stand in proud salute

So accept it not as duty
But a privilege even more
And receive it as an honor
  Instead of just a chore

Raisin Cream Pie

Pastry:
2 c flour
pinch of salt
½ cup butter
cold water

Filling:
1 c brown sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 T melted butter
1 cup raisins, cooked in a little water and drained
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
pinch of salt
½ t cinnamon
¼ t nutmeg
3 egg yolks, stiffly beaten
1 t vanilla

Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture is like fine bread crumbs. Add enough cold water to form a stiff dough. Roll out half the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3mm) and line the bottom of a 9 inch (23 cm) pie tin.

Combine brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Add raisins, nuts, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix thoroughly. fold in egg whites and add vanilla.
Pour into the uncooked pastry shell.
Roll out onto half of dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3mm). Cut inot strips and make a lattice top crust. Press edges together.
Bake in a 450°F (230°C) oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F (180°C) and cook for another 20 minutes.

Serves 6-8

Strawberry Festival

Today our town is having its annual Strawberry Festival. I kept that in mind while I was looking for items to share with my readers.

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ColtPixy

Liberty Doll

Batty's Bath

Art of Linda

 

Yum Strawberry Ice Cream

Haffina Creations

Butterfly Crafts

Pegasus Soaps

Deronda Designs

Liberty Doll

Skyline Candle Company

Jewelled Trellis

Elfling Creations

Strawberry Recipes

In honor of tomorrows local Strawberry Festival, here is a cool treat.

Strawberry Snow (Mansikkalumi)

1 envelope (1 tbsp) unflavored gelatin

¼ cup water

2 cups crushed strawberries

4 egg whites

½ cup sugar

1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Soften gelatin in cold water. Heat 1 cup strawberries to boiling. Stir in Gelatin. Chill until syrupy. Beat egg whites until stiff and add sugar gradually. Fold egg whites into cooled strawberry gelatin. Fold remaining strawberries into gelatin; last, fold in whipped cream. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Can be served immediately or frozen. If frozen, remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

Serves 6-8

Strawberries Mary

2 or 3 bananas

1 T lemon juice

1 pkg frozen strawberries, partially thawed

3 T strawberry jam

5 macaroons, almond or coconut

½ cup whipping cream

slivered toasted almonds

Slice the bananas into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the lemon juice, then add the strawberries mixed with the jam. Next comes the macaroons, crumbled. Cover it all with the cream, whipped and slightly sweetened. Chill it an hour or so before you serve it with the almonds on top.

Strawberry Supreme

1st layer:

1 pkg. (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O

1 cup boiling water

1 pkg frozen strawberries

2nd layer:

1 pkg (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O

1 cup boiling water

1½ cup vanilla ice cream, softened

Dissolve 1 pkg strawberry Jell-O in the 1 cup of boiling water. Add 1 pkg of frozen strawberries and stir until berries are separated and gelatin is slightly thickened. Pour into 5 cup mold. Chill until set, but not firm. Meanwhile, dissolve other pkg of strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water; add 1½ cups of softened vanilla ice cream by spoonfuls. Stir until ice cream melts. Spoon over partially set first layer of Jell-O. Return to refrigerator and chill till firm. Approximately 4 hours. Makes 8 servings. Can put first layer in freezer to partially set up fast (10 min or so).