The Pink Hat

Here's a picture of me and the perfectly matching pink hat I wore at the tea party.
It was cold enough Tuesday night that I covered my plants. It ended being a tad above freezing, and my plants are still lovely. It looks like we here in Pensacola have the possibility of below freezing again this Saturday night--I am ready just in case.

I Love My Kitty Tekoe

Tea Time

Yesterday I attended a tea party put on by one of the wonderful ladies from my church. To say it was fun and fabulous are understatements. Sandra is such a wonderful lady, and gracious host.
She also has a lovely home-so tastefully decorated. I did get some good decorating ideas.
We were all decked out in our good clothes, but not many of us had hats. We were directed to one of the bedrooms where there were at least 25 hats on the bed. I chose a pink hat that matched my outfit perfectly. In fact it was as if Sandra knew what we were all going to wear and put out hats accordingly.
The teas and sconce were out of this world. Everyone brought some sort of dainty little finger sandwich, or dessert. I had volunteered to make cucumber sandwiches-(what was I thinking?)
I knew my friend Diane in Omaha made the best so thanks to her recipe my sandwiches were a huge hit. Many asked how they were made. Since they are so good I thought I would share Diane's recipe with you all. Thanks again Diane!

1 brick of 8 oz. cream cheese. Softened
3 heaping TBLS sour cream.
1 package of Hidden Valley Buttermilk Dressing-the original seasoning.
Mix all together. You can add more sour cream if mixture is too hard to spread.

Use a cookie cutter to cut bread (of your choice) into shapes. I used a round one, and a heart shaped one.
Spread the cream cheese mixture on bread and top it with a slim slice of cucumber.
Put a paper doily on your serving pate and arrange sandwiches. Use a second plate doing the same thing, then begin to layer up. This can be done several hours before serving.
Right before serving sprinkle a little paprika on each.
When your serving dish runs out-simply move the next layer onto it.
You will not be disappointed.

Easy Scallops

Sea scallops are baked with butter and basil and parsley.
Ingredients:

* 2 pounds fresh sea scallops
* 1/2 cup butter
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
* 1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf basil, crumbled
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:
Wash sea scallops in cold water; put on paper towels and pat with paper towels to dry thoroughly. Place sea scallops in a large, lightly buttered baking dish in a single layer; dot with butter. Sprinkle sea scallops with parsley, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes; stir to coat with butter and herbs and bake an additional 20 minutes. Serve with butter and herb sauce from baking dish and hot cooked rice or small pasta.

A Plithra of Stuff

Tekoe says "HI".
Friday night I saw a wonderful Christian singing group-Triumphant Quartet. If you have not heard them, google them. You will be able to see and hear them on Youtube. Their piano player is out of this world. I bought one of the books with the piano music to many of their songs. I will need to practice to get that good.
Had a wonderful day at church this morning. There was a health fair in our new gymnasium afterwards. I got lots of pens, pencils, sticky notes, etc. My friend and I went for lunch when we were done getting all the free stuff. I had a chicken salad to die for.
I have a busy week ahead. I plan on getting to the gym everyday, plus I have much to do before leaving for Thanksgiving with Steph to Sarasota. More about Thanksgiving as it draws closer.
So till then I will continue to futz around the house, and do what I need to do.

My Day in Court

What a disappointment. The jurors waited in the "juror room" for 45 minutes until the guard took us into the court room. It seems the defendant felt differently now that the hour was upon him, and decided to let the judge sentence him-it was a cut and dry case I guess. Yes I was wanting to be a juror and see the trial through.
I went the few blocks to downtown and had a cup of coffee, read the paper, and chatted with the coffee shop owner-a very interesting lady. I decided to go to one of my favorite shops down the street. Glad I did-got a knock off Vera Bradley carry on suitcase on sale for $28.00. I about fell over at, 1.) the fact that it looks just like a Vera Bradley, and 2.) it is only 1/4 the price of a real Vera. Got a couple other dodas on sale making my morning inexpensive and fun.
Will work out at the church workout room in the morning and then off for a deep tissue massage.
The evening will be spent at a church dinner and gospel music. I am looking forward to that.
Stay tuned.....

I Was Chosen

Can you believe it? I was picked as a juror, and report tomorrow. I am excited as it will be another learning experience for me.
I was able to get my teeth cleaned yesterday. I even worked out at the fabulous new work out center at my church. I got a lot accomplished.
Has anyone tried the Shrimp Bisque? Let us know what you think.

This is Delicious

One of the ladies from my church makes this and was kind enough to share her recipe. It is fabulous. Give it a try and let us know what you think.
Anyone have a recipe to share? Would be fun to exchange recipes with Thanksgiving approaching.

Shrimp Bisque

½ Stick Butter
2 Cans Cream of Potato Soup
1 Can Cream of Mushroom
2 Cans of (1 White & 1 Yellow) Whole Kernel Corn (drained)
16 oz Cream Cheese – (room temp.) Can use Fat Free Cream Cheese if you want.
12 ozs Half & Half

2 lb. peeled shrimp (frozen bag shrimp) – thawed & drained – heat in a little bit of butter before adding to soup mix and drain the shrimp again. This will get the fish taste out of the shrimp.

Season to taste: Lawerys seasoning salt, garlic powder, salt & pepper.

Melt butter, add soups, add cream cheese with half & half a little at a time, stirring, add corn, shrimp and seasonings. Heat but DO NOT boil.

Turn Your Clocks Back--When?

I thought we turn our clocks back tonight. In the meantime I have been up since 5:30am, ready for church. Called my friends for a ride, and was informed it was 6:30-not 7:30. Sorry Larry and Diane, and thank you for being so nice. What upsets me the most is, I could have slept an hour longer, which is the only thing this daylight savings time is good for if you ask me.

Tekoe is on the look out for any snakes that might have slithered in. We haven't seen any yet. I am always so careful going on and out.
I do have to report for Jury Duty this Monday morning. I am looking forward to it, but do not want to miss my teeth cleaning on Tuesday-it took me two months to get in. I voted this morning in case I am tied up all day in court on the 4th.
My friend and I are going to a chili supper with our Life Group from church. Diane lost her husband about 4 years ago -- we are bonding. Everyone in the group is wonderful.
Have a great weekend and be safe.