A Breakfast at Our House

Ooh! Here is a yummy breakfast recipe that I just had to share. If you are like us, oatmeal lacks a bit of panache, especially on those cold wintry mornings. So I make oatmeal with fancy, but wholesome toppings. This one is sure to win over the pickiest eater, as well as, those with more refined taste.

Heather's Brown Sugar Banana Breakfast Oats

2 ripe bananas sliced- these can even be a bit over ripen too
1/4 c. of dried dates- I buy in the bulk food section of Fred Meyers Health Food Dept.
1/4 c. or less of brown sugar according to your taste
2 T. butter
1/4 c. whole milk
1/8 t. ground nutmeg

Over medium-low heat melt butter and brown sugar, then add dates, stir till coated and start to soften, then add milk and stir to incorporate, then add banana slices, and finally your nutmeg. Continue to stir and heat through till bananas get soft but are still whole, maybe 3-5 min. Serve over cooked oatmeal with a slice of ham and hot tea or strong black coffee, now that should get you going! This will make servings 4, Enjoy!

G is for...Gingerbread & Girlhood Tidbits #8

Our two little cottages aren't they inviting?

I thought I would share the latest happenings in my cozy little home by the sea! We have been baking treats, and building gingerbread houses! This year we made two. One for our family to eventually eat and one to give away. Grandma gets the second one this year. What a great time we had, even mywonderful husband got into the spirit of things and helped. He is really good at the construction part and the patience part!

Here are some tips to remember if you decide to try it.

Tip #1:We took two days to build ours, I was glad we didn't rush it. This gave us really solid gingerbread cottages to decorate too.

Tip #2:We used edible frosting from the grocery store for sticking on the decorations. This was much quicker and easier for the chilren to use, plus we can eat it when we are ready to.

Tip #3: We used something pretty for presentation. At our house it is my grandmother's milk glass cake pedastal.

Tip #4: Have fun and enjoy the process!

Who is that behind the cottage, a little elf perhaps?

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy

Bundled up Snowmen out of gumballs~I have clever kids!

Many hands make light work...and yummy gingerbread cottages!

Welcome Home!

Holiday Art & The Dicken's Festival

Victorian Paper Ornament Pendant with antique tinsel

I have been working like a little elf in my workshop, I tell ya! I am getting ready to sell my wares at a local fair called The Dicken's Festival. I am looking forward to being transported back in time to early 19th century England.

Of course, it is all things Christmas Carol, Tiny Tim and Oliver.

I will be selling my ribbon flowers and Victorian paper ornaments and a few other Victorian things at Oliver's Place. I do believe there will be plenty of merry making on the Queen's Stage along with carriage rides and roaming carolers. The Bobbies will be there seeking out those who belong in the debtors prison, who knows what you will have to do to get out?

There will even be High Tea!
Should be a jolly good time don't you think?

Victorian Paper Cone Ornaments~ Patchwork Heart, Co. Style

Little envelopes with a spot of tea and chocolate~Great for any Gift Card!

Click here for more information. I can't wait....I have even been practicing my bloody British accent...Cheery oh!