Friday Favorites!

Low Carb Pumpkin Pecan Cake is in the oven and

I can’t wait to to try it!  If it’s good and worth sharing, I’ll

be posting the recipe and pictures real soon!

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Today I’m joining these link parties.

 

The Benefits of Lemon Water

This is something I’ve read about on more than one occasion lately.  Sounds worth a try.

Here’s some information from Look Great-Lose Weight-Save Money.

“Lemon water is truly beneficial in anybeauty care regimen.  Lemon and water both have clarifying actions in your body. Both lemon and water help flush out toxins in your system.  Although lemons are acidic, they are alkalizing in your body. Most of the foods we eat are very acidic and too much acid can bring about a barrage of health problems. That’s because your body actually prefers to be alkaline. Instead, most people bombard their systems with too many acidic foods and drinks, which have long lasting detrimental effects. That’s why lemons are so important to consume. They help alkalize your blood and your body thanks you!” “Lemon water helps clean the toxins out of your body. Your skin can’t look healthy if your body is holding onto toxins! When you get rid of toxic waste in your system, your skin will show it first!” “Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn, constipation and parasites. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.” “Because of its high Vitamin C content, it is used to prevent and treat many infections, hasten wound healing, and diminish allergies. Lemon juice also relieves symptoms of asthma, tonsillitis, and sore throats.” “Lemon is a diuretic. This means that lemon water is especially good for people with urinary tract infections.” and … Start your engine everyday by drinking a glass of room temperature, lukewarm to warm, lemon water first thing every morning! Read more about the benefits of lemons here. …   …   …   …   …   …   … I’m joining the link party over at

Easy Peasy Beefy Cabbage Casserole

I got the idea for this dish from my lovely sister-in-law, Dorothy, in Kentucky.

She’s such a sweetheart to have supper waiting on us when we drag in late at night!  Love you, Dorothy!

I don’t think it’s as good as hers, but then food always seems tastier when someone else does all the work!  :)

Beefy Cabbage Casserole

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1 small head cabbage — cut up

1 large can diced tomatoes

1/4 onion — chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1 dash of pepper

1 cup cheddar cheese — shredded

Brown beef in the oil, pour off excess fat. Add cabbage, tomatoes, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and cook slowly until the cabbage is translucent, about 20 minutes. Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese and place in 350º oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned.  Serves 6-8.

 

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I’m joining the party over at

 

Fancy Cupcakes ~ Martha Stewart Style

While flipping through an old Valentine issue

of Martha Stewart Magazine,  I ran across these not so low carb cupcakes.   I know they’re not low carb, but they look too delicious to not share.  Maybe there’s a chance one of these could be converted?

I can only dream and hope!

Here’s some of my favorites. . .

Introducing…

Piped Rose Cupcakes

Aren’t they gorgeous?!

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Buttermilk Cupcakes in a Jar

What a neat idea!

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Coconut Cupcakes with Seven Minute Icing

Swoon

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Mini Cheesecakes with Apricot Jam

for all the cheesecake lovers!

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Hummingbird Cupcakes

I made the full size Hummingbird Cake for my daughter’s birthday, at her request.  Hopefully I’ll get around to posting pics some day.

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Chrysanthemum Cupcakes

So adorable for Fall!

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And the list goes on!  There are fancy cupcakes, cute cupcakes, and cupcakes for kids.

Be sure to hop on over to Martha’s website and look at all the great cupcake recipes!

Strut Your Stuff Thursday!

Hope your day is going well!

 

I’m strutting my stuff over at

 

Free Holiday Printable & a Link

I’m in the giving mood,

so I hope you can use this handy free printable for some of your holiday crafts, gift tags, cards, etc.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Click on the picture above to download the free pdf file.

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I’m also joining a Link Party today over at

Blender Coconut Pie (low carb)

My Mom’s Coconut Cream Pie was always my favorite.

 

On a low carb diet, this is the next best thing.   It’s not so much like a cream pie, but it sure is good.  And easy.  That counts a lot.

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Blender Coconut Pie

4 eggs
¼ cup butter
¼ t salt
2 t coconut extract (flavoring)
2 t vanilla
½ t baking powder
1 cup unsweetened coconut
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup Splenda

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 inch pie pan.  Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into prepared pie pan and bake for approximately 1 hour until top is golden brown and set.  Cool.  Store in refrigerator overnight to give the “crust” time to better set up. Top with whipped cream prior to serving.

Total net carbs are 31. Each 1/8th of the pie piece has 4 carbs.

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Recipe courtesy of the  Low Carb Friends Recipe Board.  For more reviews and variations of this recipe visit the thread found here on LCF.

 

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I’m also joining a Link Party over at

 

Friday Linky Party

(I'm fairly new to the Linky Party.  Please forgive me if I don't get this right.)  

I linked to these blogs:

Simply Sweet Home

What Allie’s Making Now

A Little Knick Knack

 

Take time to stop by these wonderful sites for creative inspiration!

Southern Lady’s Peach Cake

My friend over at Southern Lady Cooks enticed me with her Peach Cake recipe.  Since I had all the ingredients (there’s not many), I whipped it up Sunday afternoon.

My mom, who’s been rehabbing  from her hip surgery, got to enjoy a piece when I stopped by to check on her.  I guess I get my love of homemade desserts from her.  We collect cookbooks as a hobby and read them like novels!

Yummo!

Now on to the Southern Lady’s recipe…

(Courtesy of The Southern Lady blog site)

Peach Cake

1 large can sliced peaches, drained and mashed (I used 2 regular cans since that is all I had at the time) You could also use fresh peaches.

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

 

Drain the peaches and empty into a large bowl.  I just used my hands to mash them.  Add flour, sugar and soda and mix well.  Spray a 9 x 13 inch cake pan and pour in batter.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.   See recipe below for icing.

 

Icing:

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 regular sized can of evaporated milk

1 stick butter or margarine

1 cup coconut  (I used a little more than a cup of coconut)

1 cup nuts (Doris uses pecans I used walnuts)

Boil everything but the nuts on top of the stove until thickens, remove from heat, stir in nuts and spread on cooled cake.  Enjoy!

 

Pop on over to her site to thank her for this delicious recipe and if you get a chance, make it this weekend.   It’s easy.  :)

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The Smoked Turkey Salad recipe is coming up next, I promise!

Super Bowl Party Time!

If you’re planning a Super Bowl Party, here’s some great recipes to get you started.

Whether it’s burgers, wings, chips and dip, cake, brownies…lots of great recipes can be found online.

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Below are some of my favorites places:

The Pioneer Woman Cooking

Tasty Kitchen

About’s Super Bowl recipes and Party Tips

Deep South Dish

Taste of Home Super Bowl Recipes

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No matter what you make, enjoy the game, family and friends and may the best team win!!!

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Link of the Week: Beach Brights (a giveaway)

Check out my Link of the Week,

Beach Brights. 

She’s having a neat giveaway!  Be sure and stop by her place this week.

Link of the Week – Lilly Anna Kids

Introducing Misty, amazing homeschooling

mother of three! 

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Photographer, entrepeneur, blogger, mom, wife to her highschool

sweetheart - how does she do it all?

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Check out Misty’s creative blog, Lilly Anna Kids.   There’s great photography

 and fabulous, funky clothes for kids.   Fun, fun, fun!

It will bring a smile to your day.

Her website, Lilly Anna Kids dot com, allows you to purchase these magical

creations for your own little prince or princess. 

Be sure and pay Misty a visit.

 

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On another note…

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I made Pioneer Woman’s Onion Strings last night…yum, yum!

Photograph courtesy of The Pioneer Woman

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They were very tasty alongside My Handyman’s

Grilled Wild Turkey Breast.  Be sure and try them soon!

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Link of the Week

Sugar, Spice, and a Little Bit of Life

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Run over and check out Jana’s very entertaining blog.  There’s recipes, crafts, awesome cakes, and great photography for you to enjoy.

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Tomorrow, stop back in for a great homemade biscuit recipe!

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Link of the week

I’m always looking for great recipes, projects and craft ideas.  It’s so much fun  hopping from link to link. 

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Since I’m really busy at the moment and have so many links on my sidebar already, I thought I’d post a new link every week for you to enjoy.

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Hop on over and check out The Farm Chick’s Journal.  There’s lots of great recipes and crafty ideas for you to enjoy through the cold winter.

Snowflakes and Roses Gift Tags – Free Download

Click the link below for the free download.

Gift Tags

Download, print, and cut.  Use hole punch for the tag hole. 

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Enjoy!