tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:47:55 +0000http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/landabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)Blogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-3878645599101841136Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:30:00 +00002009-09-11T23:48:21.749-04:00I was looking for a recipe for a pound cake that did not require sour cream. Turns out that I didn't have any sour cream or buttermilk or even yogurt in the fridge. What??? Yup. Out of all three. All of my "go to" recipes for pound cakes require one or more of the missing ingredients. And I personally don't like "souring milk" with vinegar as a substitute for buttermilk...but I digress. The http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/09/for-tonja-pound-cake.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-3560861943889274561Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:31:00 +00002009-07-15T08:32:04.436-04:00http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/07/wordless-wednesday_15.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-7673085044379233084Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:49:00 +00002009-07-27T16:59:27.418-04:00FoodBakingSummerCookingI love fresh berries. You name the berry, and it is a friend of mine. Raspberry, blackberry, loganberry, strawberry, blueberry, huckleberry, mulberry.... I could go on and on. With my love of berries in mind, imagine how thrilled I was to spot beautiful, plump berries on sale at my local WalMart! They were so beautiful! They looked like edible jewels. I bought two large cartons of blueberries, http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-love-fresh-berries.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-1097380177083961323Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:44:00 +00002009-07-08T08:44:49.391-04:00Wordless Wednesdayhttp://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/07/wordless-wednesday.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-163818241148154178Tue, 12 May 2009 13:53:00 +00002009-05-12T09:54:43.604-04:00One of the greatest co-workers in the world brought breakfast! Yipppeeeee!!!!http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-have-best-co-workers.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-7984163471104227986Thu, 07 May 2009 16:39:00 +00002009-05-07T12:42:18.813-04:00Lots of folks might complain about having to eat lunch on a college campus. Not too much complaining happens at my job. *smile*Lunch outside at the lake today: Ham & Cheese on a croissant, veggies and chips. (I promise I only ate a few chips)Okay........ I gotta get back inside.......http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/05/lunch-on-campus.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-8896201005766054421Wed, 06 May 2009 02:13:00 +00002009-05-05T22:26:26.464-04:00Those in my life close to me know about my quirky sense of humor. I've been accused of being a tad corny with my jokes. What can I say? I'm guilty of all that. No one was complaining tonight, though. Tonight's menu in honor of Cinco de Mayo:Chicken EnchiladasMexican RiceBeansGuacamoleSour CreamTortillas and......Sopapillas for dessert! I mean, come on...........who doesn't like fried dough? http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/05/sopapillas.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-7464451609460990640Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:36:00 +00002009-04-29T14:36:25.378-04:00Wordless Wednesdayhttp://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/04/wordless-wednesday.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-372677949426960154Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:52:00 +00002009-04-23T09:08:05.648-04:00The bond between sisters is special, and if you're blessed...especially sweet. Every time I think of the family that God saw fit to place me in, I want to weep with gratitude. From parents that loved with firmness, laughter, reverence to God and consistency...to siblings that love without condition- I am blessed. I can remember dancing and lipsynching in the den on Laurel Valley with my sisters. http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/04/best-of-her-love.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-4174456395143753845Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:31:00 +00002009-03-22T12:08:29.078-04:00I grew up in a family of six: Daddy and Mommie, older brother and two older sisters. (We got two more brothers after Mommie passed away, and Daddy married Nana.)Mommie was a working woman. She taught Special Education at Loma Linda Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas. But our family still had home cooked meals almost every day. In fact, going out to eat was reserved for special occassions. http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/03/taste-from-childhood.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-739318534531764215Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:40:00 +00002009-03-08T21:06:17.687-04:00RisottoFoodLoveCookingI don't know about most of you. But as for me, I am at times intimidated by "frou-frou" foods. I worry if I will master the technique. I worry that even if I master the technique, the family won't like the food. I worry that I will waste money on fancy-schmancy ingredients, for a let down. In spite of my many reservations, I kept hearing a sensual whisper in my ear. "Risotto" Every time I turned http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/03/risotto-who-loved-me.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-3820399263900151954Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:20:00 +00002009-02-25T09:28:29.768-05:00FamilyFoodCookingI didn't want to cook last night. I know... me. Me!I. did. not. want. to. cook. So......... I decided we would have salad. Well, let's just say the family was "underwhelmed" when they heard we were having salad for dinner. So, I pulled a fast one on them. *smile*Check out the salad I pulled together from items in the fridge. And yeah..... I thought the salad was fabulous enough to warrant a nighthttp://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/02/great-fake-out-salad.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-766372767658945842Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:51:00 +00002009-01-06T09:14:31.953-05:00FoodBakingCookingThis year for the holidays I decided to focus on comforting flavors that are simple and satisfying. Cheese cake is always a welcome dessert in my family. But I wanted to make it special. Growing up, I spent summers listening for the icecream truck. When I ran out with my dollar clutched in my fist, only one thing was on my mind: Dreamsicle!!!!This cheesecake evokes that familiar and comforting http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2009/01/dream-cheese-cake.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-3757008750154461921Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-10-29T03:00:00.952-04:00Daring BakersOur challenge this month is to channel our inner pizziaola! I am still a novice Daring Baker, as this is only my third completed challenge. However, I have followed many blogs of other members in the group for quite some time.Originally, this month's challenge was to be hosted by Sher of "What Did You Eat" along with Rosa and Glenna. Sadly, Sherry passed away tragically on the 20th of July2008 http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/10/daring-bakers-challenge-pizza-dough.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-5085019686652650011Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:37:00 +00002008-10-25T12:00:49.174-04:00Sometimes comfort food is in order. Saturday mornings cry out for something more special than a bagel on the run or a bowl of cereal.Behold! Fried Potatoes and Onions! Oh yes, my friends... a southern classic.No one really wanted eggs, so none today. But breakfast rocked even without them. And yes, those are biscuits stuffed with sausages on the side. Hey, the fruit was healthy!Fried Potatoes andhttp://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/10/lazy-weekend-breakfast.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-3004184985520720765Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:55:00 +00002008-10-24T21:58:51.115-04:00I have decided that I cover too broad a range of topics for this one blog. Therefore, I am announcing a new blog that will be more suited to heavier topics and musings. I promise not to bore you there. (At least I'll try not to.)This blog from here on out will be devoted to creative pursuits and light topics. While the newer blog will deal with the nuts and bolts of my day to day opportunities tohttp://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/10/little-house-cleaning.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-2139159154652817221Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:09:00 +00002008-10-19T18:47:07.447-04:00FoodBakingCookingIf anyone knows anything about me, they know that I'm an adventurous foodie. For many, that can be frustrating if they are part of a finicky food family. Thankfully, I have been blessed with a family that will try anything that I put before them. (It also doesn't hurt that I've groomed them to have broad and adventurous tastes!)Like most foodies, I follow many blogs. Tonight's dinner success is http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/10/best-family-foodie-can-have.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-988017689131882355Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:26:00 +00002008-10-12T17:03:27.405-04:00LifeFoodBakingSunday dinner is one of the ties that binds the hearts of our family.No need to spend lots of money. We enjoy beautiful, homemade breads regularly....and give us this day, our daily bread.If you'd like to put delicious, easy, homemade bread on your table, I recommend this bread. I found the recipe over at Julie's blog.It is from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg.http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/10/give-us-this-day.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-6107427318473855090Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:24:00 +00002008-09-27T16:53:15.597-04:00Daring BakersFoodBakingCookingThere are many, many baked goods and foodstuffs that I choose to make homemade. But I must admit that I never thought about homemade crackers. Daring Bakers rectified that oversight!Our assignment for September was to create our version of an Armenian cracker bread called Lavash.The special twist for this challenge was that it was to be a vegan cracker to be accompanied by a vegan dip http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/09/daring-bakers-challenge-lavash-crackers.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-936517140721168915Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:14:00 +00002008-09-16T14:18:49.144-04:00PoliticsThere were good points made today regarding the status of the American economy. “What has happened these last eight years is not some historical anomaly, so we know what to expect if we try these policies for another four. When lobbyists run your campaign, the special interests end up gaming the system. When the White House is hostile to any kind of oversight, corporations cut corners and http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/09/its-not-anomaly-folks.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-8798292539971467073Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:44:00 +00002008-08-31T20:34:10.894-04:00Daring BakersToday is my first official "reveal" with the Daring Bakers. I was a little taken aback when I read that the August challenge was: ECLAIRS!Specifically, the bakers were challenged to Pierre's Herme's Chocolate Eclair recipe. We were instructed that we had to use the Choux Pastry recipe as written. However we were allowed to substitute one of the chocolate components, if we liked. I was successful http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/08/today-is-my-first-official-reveal-with.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-2723027944122603753Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:21:00 +00002008-08-31T22:37:12.781-04:00FoodThe Omnivore’s One HundredI read this survey on one of my subs in my feeds:Here’s a chance for a little interactivity for all the bloggers out there. Below is a list of 100 things that I think every good omnivore should have tried at least once in their life. The list includes fine food, strange food, everyday food and even some pretty bad food - but a good omnivore should really try it all. Don’http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/08/omnivores-one-hundred.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-5565904544388115468Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:46:00 +00002008-08-22T23:48:42.523-04:00FoodWhy would anyone choose between a chocolate chip cookie or a brownie, when you can have both?Beats me.http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/08/chocolate-chip-cookie-or-brownie.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-5542444162717898301Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:30:00 +00002008-07-22T09:33:21.275-04:00FamilyBakingCookingWeekends at home with my sons are the best. Even better? When THEY cook for mama. I confess, I've purposely shared my love of cooking with them. Sunday was my birthday. One of may favorite meals was waiting for me in the morning. A Southwestern Breakfast Quiche, Cheese Grits and Fruit Salad. Love on a plate.http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/07/love-on-plate.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931205817175109986.post-8078586269953178244Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:23:00 +00002008-06-05T20:24:09.466-04:00There are times when I just laugh and shake my head at myself. Hot weather today... just over ninety degrees....Nearing the end of lunch break... pulled into parking lot. I sat in the car gathering up all the items that needed to go inside. I arranged them for optimum chance of not dropping anything. Okay, got it all together. Hopped out of the car, shut the door and stood there thinking, "uh oh.http://beeingblessed.blogspot.com/2008/06/goofy.htmllandabee@gmail.com (Da Bee's Knees)2