Nutty peach shake

1 peach pitted and halved

2 Tbsp honey

1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter

1 1/2 cups frozen vanilla yogurt

blend until smooth, garnish with peach slice and crushed peanuts and a bit of whipped cream.

It may be early for some but I have to start now...

Summer isn't even over yet and I am forced to start Christmas gifts....ugggh! don't get me wrong i like christmas but I am not ready to start yet! lol I want to work on halloween! I love Halloween! It is my absolute favorite holiday of all time!

The entire family gets together here at my place and we have a huge party! But I digress, on to the prior topic...

I have a large family and that means lots of gifts to create! My parents had 5 girls my two older sisters me than my twin little sisters. My oldest sister has 4 kids and I have 2. throw in my hubby and that makes 14 now i am stopping there that is not mentioning MIL, FIL, stepmother in law and stepfather in law and the rest of hubbies family...or aunts and uncles...you get the idea.

For the most part...14 is what I buy/create for...So I have to get going so I am not rushed at the last minute...besides a lot of time will be devoted to Halloween party planning, decorating, creating, and cooking, for the hugs bash in October!

Some of you already know that my health hasn't been the best but I am doing good! I am doing my best to stay healthy and getting it under control! So far so good! Like everyone else some days are better than others...but I can't complain.

Anyways, on to the projects I have been creating! I do sell these also so if you are interested please feel free to contact me!

Below is a hunter green cowl I made...It simply slides over your head and around your neck and is a hat and scarf in one...

 Below is a fat infinity scarf...I used a variegated yarn in blues yellow and white...this will wrap multiple times around your neck as a fuffy scarf, or you can also wear it as a shawl there are a few ways to wear these pretties! $15.00

Below is the same as above but in a varigated greens, purple and white...$15.00

 Below is a sage green just like above but narrow it is just as warm and can be worn the same...$12.00

Below this is a beautiful Ruffle scarf, it is doubled up in the photo...Very beautiful and warm...adds a nice touch to any outfit casual or formal...great for everyday also...this one is shades of blue.  $15.00

Below is a bun cover done in variegated yellows and white...Love this...it is great for those that have a hard time putting their hair in a bun and getting it to stay.

Below is a afghan I created out of scarp yarn from other projects...it is a mile-a-minute pattern and works up beautifully! I put a scalloped edging on the two long sides to finish it off! I think it turned out lovely! And it is extremely warm...great for winter not for summer!

I had a blast and am still creating more crochet items as we speak! I love to crochet! :0) I hope you like my creations! The prices listed are not including shipping. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Lemon parsley salmon

1/2 cup steak sauce

1/2 cup parsley sprigs fine chopped

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup chopped green onions

2 tsp sugar

2 cloves garlic minced

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

4 (6-8 oz) slamon steaks about 1 inch thick

in small bowl combine all but salmon. place salmon steaks in dish and coat with 1/2 cup of mixture cover and chill for 1 hour turning occasionally.

remove from marinade grill for 4-6 minutes on each side or until done fish will flake easily with a fork brush often with reserved mixture.

makes 4 servings

Steak provencale marinade

1/2 cup steak sauce

1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

 2 cloves garlic crushed

in small non metal bowl combine all ingredients.

use to marinate beef, pork or poultry for 1 hour in fridge.

makes 1/2 cup

Orange julius

1 cup water

1 orange peeled

1 cupapple juice concentrate

1/2 cup dry milk

3-4 ice cubes to chill

blend 30 seconds or so till smooth

Apricot glazed ham

1/2 cup steak sauce

1/3 cup apricot preserves

1/4 cup firm pack lt brown sugar

1/2 cup orange juice

2 (1 lb) fully cooked center cut ham slices

orange slices and chopped parsley for garnish

in small bowl combine steak sauce, preserves, brown sugar and orange juice. Reserve 1/2 cup glaze

in small saucepan over med heat heat remaining glaze to boil keep warm.

grill ham steaks over med heat 3-4 minutes on each side or till heated through basting with reserved glaze.

to serve drizzle warm glaze over ham steaks garnish with orange slices and parsley if desired.

makes 6-8 servings