Mankato Calendar Submissions

Last year I submitted photos to the city of Mankato for their annual calendar contest.  

I had a photo that made it in!  So I am trying again this year.  

Let me know which ones you like!! :-D

I can submit 15.  Do you think I submit them all?  

 

I can't decide which one I like better. I feel the cold in the top picture

and the bottom has such great colors reflecting of the sun setting!  

 

 

At the Minnesota River behind the Kiwanis Dog Park

 

Goats at Sibley Park Zoo

 

After the spring thaw.  The Minnesota river was very high in Sibley Park

 

Mankato Symphony Orchestra playing at the new Riverfront Park

 

I like the boy and man holding hands

 

I really like the reflection of the sun in this photo.  But I am afraid they won't like the orbs.  I also like the rainbow reflecting off of this guys bike tire.  I also like the symmetry of all of the curves. 

Always loved and never forgotten.

Happy times,

How time flies

Fourteen years to be exact. 

Peaceful, Calm, at ease

Thank you for the fond memories

It is hard to think of how far you have came to where it has all ended.  

Your sweet face, lovely smile and gentle kisses have mended

a bad day

because you have a special way

So much happiness and such,

You are still loved ever so much.

You where the silent secret keeper.  

Always the happy greeter

Guardian, protector and comforter.   

Loving as a mother. 

The end was hard. 

But we must remember how you loved to play in the yard. 

Pick up a toy, chase a rabbit, roll in the grass.  

You have definately left your memory among the mass.  

You did not make enemies.  

Only fond memories. 

Running, Jumping, chasing  and playing

Protecting, comforting, always pleasing

Constantly appeasing.  

Our best friend 

to the end.  

Always loved and never forgotten.  

Jazzie

8/4/10

Chipotle

My dinner tonight!

Thank You Steve!!

My Chipotle Burrito:

Chipotle Fan.com

Simple Beer Bread - via CopyKat Recipes

12 oz beer (not light or corona)
3 C. self rising flour
1/3 C. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350.
Spray a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan with baker’s cooking spray. 
Combine flour and sugar; stir in beer (you might have to use your hands to get it mixed thoroughly). Dough will be sticky. 
Pour into prepared loaf pan; brush top with melted butter. 
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from pan and finish cooling.

My Flickr DNA

Copy Cat recipe for Noodles and Company Macaroni and Cheese.

I want to try this recipe. 

Things I think I would consider substituting to make it healthier: 

• using whole wheat noodles
• maybe subsitiute olive oil instead of the butter?
• use fat free half and half
• consider using reduced fat cheese

What do you think?

MAC AND CHEESE LIKE NOODLES AND CO.

1 lb. elbow noodles
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups half and half
1/2 tsp salt
3 Cups Monterrey Jack (or Colby Jack)

Cook pasta according to package directions.

In large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour making a roux. Gradually stir in half and half whisking until thickened. Stir in salt. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stir until cheese melts. Top with fancy shredded mild cheddar cheese.

New Blanket

Skippy always has to lay on my fabric when I'm trying to pin it together!

 

A closer look at the fabric pattern.

The contrast of the front and back.  (Top and Bottom)

  

 

I sewed up the sides and tied the ends.