elmer  12/03/2006 - 3:32pm  Family   

Here is a Qicktime video of the highlights of Isabelle's first horse show. She rode Munchkin, one of the barn ponies. In 3 classes she picked up 2 seconds and a fifth.

elmer  11/10/2006 - 10:29am  Recipes   

Fill a wonton wrapper with a fall favorite and
you’re looking at nearly instant “homemade” ravioli.
This recipe calls for a filling of super-quick canned pumpkin, but you
could use fresh mini-pumpkin, butternut squash or acorn squash
purée. Just cut the pumpkin or squash in half, scoop out the
seeds and bake it until it is tender. Scoop out and season the flesh,
then use in place of the canned pumpkin to stuff the wontons.

Gourmet SCOOP.com - Crispy Pumpkin Ravioli

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elmer  11/10/2006 - 10:21am  Family   

Thanksgiving Recipes and Menus : Holidays : Party Ideas : Food Network - Complete T-day menu including shopping lists.

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elmer  10/23/2006 - 9:28pm  News   

We're launching a bit of an Amazon store called Lilybelle Books. Visit Lilybelle Books to find the best in children's books, dvds, videos, games and more. Also be sure to check our book store on Ebay.

elmer  02/21/2006 - 7:48am   

MAKE: Blog: Monster page of Halloween DIY projects - Great link to a monster list of very cool spook projects.  And I've got about 7 months to work on it:)

Denise  02/09/2006 - 7:48pm  Family   

Today is Isabelle's 8th birthday. She received lots of presents and a great chocolate cake. Photos are here.

elmer  12/16/2005 - 6:49pm  Christmas  Cookies   

Preheat oven to 350.

Crust & topping:

• Grease 7x11x2 inch backing pan
  
• COmbine flour, salt, pecans, oats, brown sugar, and butter
  
• Press half the mixture into pan. Set rest aside

Filling:

• Simmer mincemeat, sugar, corn starch, and lemon juice until thick
  
• Cool
  
• Spread over dough in pan, and cover with remaining dough
  
• Pat down well
  
• Back at 350 for 24 - 35 minutes
  
• Cool in pan
  
• Cut in squarea, store in tin box between layers of wax paper
  

elmer  12/14/2005 - 9:01am   

Canon 3D Papercraft - May be better than the Yamaha site.  Includes science and famous buildings models.

elmer  12/13/2005 - 5:43pm  Family  Fun   

PAPER CRAFTS | ENTERTAINMENT | YAMAHA MOTOR - Lots of detailed paper models in PDF with instructions.  Requires a steady hand, glue and some patience:)

elmer  12/11/2005 - 11:37am  Cookies   

1. In a medium bowl sift flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, clove and white pepper, if desired. Lightly whisk and set a aside.

2. In a stand mixer or a with a hand mixer set on low speed, beat shortehing until creamy, about 30 seconds.
   
3. On medium speed, beat in brown sugar until smooth.
   
4. Beat in egg.
   
5. Beat in molasses.
   
6. Add half the flour mixture and beat on low speed until blended.
   
7. Add remaining flur, beat until blended. Scrapre down the dough, cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
   
8. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
   
9. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or leave ungreased.
   
10. Remove dough from refrigerator and soften slightly for easier handling. Place granulated sugar in a small bowl.
    
11. Using a teaspoon measure, scoop out dough, roll between hands to form and 1 1/2 inch ball.
    
12. Drop ball into sugar, roll to coat, and place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
    
13. Bake until tops are firm to to light touch, about 10 minutes. For crunchier cookie bake for about 12 minutes. Let cookies firm before removing to rack to cool completely.