and the best "BAKERS" are.... (Pie Contest Winners)

I just want to start off by saying Thank You to everybody that spend my birthday day with me... I think we had a lot of fun, I know I did!

NOW>>>>>>
I would like to give a big around of applause to all of our wonderful bakers. (DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....:mrgreen:)

Jun26BPC1 - Breaskfast Pie
*Nickelodeon Hotel*
BY MP

TC062608 - Tami's Apple Pie
*Baseball and Applepie*
By Bride of Pez

Jun26BPC2 - Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
*Choppin' Wood*
By Fresshe

Jun26BPC3 - Pumpkin / Sweet Potato Pie
*JUN26BPC3*
By Geogirl

Jun26BPC4 - Lemon Marguine Pie
*Christmas Book #11*
By Mewsin

Jun26BPC5 - Blueberry / Elderberry / Bumbleberry Pie
*Youth Theatre*
By Tamcan

Jun26BPC6 - Chocolate Cream Pie
*Wedding announcement photo 1998*
By Geogirl

Jun26BPC7 - Cherry / Raspberry Pie
*Dance Class*
By Tamcan

Jun26BPC8 - Pecan Pie / Carmel Walnut Pie
*Thanks Mom*
By Tamcan

Jun26BPC9 - Banana Cream /Coconut Cream Pie
*die Familie Eichler - page two*
By Geogirl

Happy Birthday Grandma!!!!!

As most of you all know, today is the deadline for My Birthday Pie Challenges on SCS... Don't forget Grandma will be judging and awarding prizes next week.

If you would like to see all the challenges along with the attachments, here is the list and the can all be found in the June Thread...

Challenge #1....... Post #2325 - Jun26BPC1
Challenge #2....... Post #2327 - Tc062608 / (Tami)
Challenge #3....... Post #2368 - Jun26BPC2
Challenge #4....... Post #2432 - Jun26BPC3
Challenge #5....... Post #2462 - Jun26BPC4
Challenge #6....... Post #2497 - Jun26BPC5
Challenge #7....... Post #2536 - Jun26BPC6
Challenge #8....... Post #2573 - Jun26BPC7
Challenge #9....... Post #2608 - Jun26BPC8
Challenge #10..... Post #2629 - Jun26BPC9

Good Luck! Remember... All entries are due by midnight July 11th, if you want to be part of the "Pie Judgeing Contest"

Happy 4th of JULY!!!!

What more could be said....

Changes...

I am going to be making changes to my blog like I mentioned on the 1st. We are not going to have the "Charity Pick of the Month" anymore. I have devoted my time currently to two major charities of my choice, which I will campaign for later, as the summer moves on.

Instead of the "Charity Pick of the Month", I will be posting "Weekly Scrapping Challenges". And I will be giving away blog candy as the prizes.

I will continue to post favorite Low-cal recipes, because I am still trying to reach my 100 pounds lost goal. I share my recipes in hopes that others will share some with me... "Losing Weight on the same old boring recipes can be such a bore!"

Also, I want to start adding a "Likes" & "Dislikes" spot for all to add their comments too. Please don't use this as a place to bash a person , place or thing. Keep it simple, easy and clean!!!!!

I want this to be a place for caring and sharing... A sort of "Tea Room" for scrappers, friends and family members. After all that's why it's called ANNIE'S PANTRY

It's Been Awhile...

Between the move and getting established in a new area, in a new house and settled into full time at the Park, we have been very busy.

I am going to be changing the layout and format of my bog over the next few days so check back soon. I will be giving Blog candy away....

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!

So it's Official......

Everyone Is Invited to My Virtual Birthday Pie Party!

Thursday... June 26th

5:00 am to 1:00 am (EST)

at my SCS home
Starting at 5:00 am I will be serving Pie. I will serve a new pie with a pie challenge every two hours. Last pie will be served at 11:00 pm

Please note the following party details...

no presents ..... just paper

no bows ...... just brads

no rings ...... just ribbons

no gifts ..... just grunge

no balloons ..... just buttons

no cards & enveys ...... just creative embellies

enlieu of flowers bring primas

In case of inclement weather please pull down your shades and let it rain....bring a your wit, grit and scrapping skills.

Please join the Race...

Our Charity pick for the month y is the Komen Breast Cancer "Race for the Cure". The National Race is being held in Washington D.c. on June 7th. Please support our team...

A big "March of Dimes" Thank You!!!

Thank you everybody that donated to the cause this month. We raised $6.82 that will be added to the funds.

Time To Party!!!

Pineapple Chicken Wings

Prep Time:15 mis Total Time:1 hr 15 min Makes:6 servings

2-1/2 lb. split chicken wings, tips removed

2 cans (8 oz. each) pineapple tidbits

1 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Place chicken wing pieces in greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 min.

DRAIN pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Mix barbecue sauce, pineapple and reserved juice; add to pan with chicken, stirring well to coat.

BAKE 30 min. more or until well browned and sauce is thickened.

This recipe come from www. Kraft.com

It's Only a 180 Calories each.... Really!

It's Monday Again.... And in Honor of our Cheesecake Party Tonight. (SEE POST #3848 at our "April 2008 Scrappin' Thread" ) I thought I would post a Quick & Easy Low-Cal Cheesecake Treat that the whole Family will enjoy...

Quick S'More Cheesecake Bites

Prep Time:10 min Total Time:10 min
Makes:12 servings, one s'more sandwich each

1-1/2 cups PHILADELPHIA Ready-To-Eat Cheesecake Filling Chocolate Dream
12 Graham Crackers, broken in half
12 large Marshmallows

SPREAD 2 Tbsp. of the cheesecake filling onto 12 of the graham squares; set aside.

PLACE 6 of the remaining graham squares in single layer on microwaveable plate; top each with 1 marshmallow. Microwave on HIGH 20 sec. or until marshmallows begin to melt. Cover each with 1 of the remaining graham squares, filling-side down, to make six sandwiches. Press grahams together gently to secure. Repeat with remaining graham squares and marshmallows.

SERVE immediately. Store leftovers in refregerator.

Only 180 Calories each....

The Well-Fair Sucess!

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Event today such a huge success!


Here are some highlights...

Don't Forget the WELL-FAIR...

Just wanted to post a reminder about the WELL-FAIR tomorrow at the Stake Center from 8:45 am to 1:30pm. There will be 10 classes you can choose from, a light lunch and a whole cultural hall full of Food Storage & Emergency Preparedness ideas... Hope to see everyone there!!!

Let's Make it a Wrap!

Cucumber Club Lettuce Wrap

Prep Time:5 min Total Time:5 min Makes:1 serving, 2 wraps

2 pieces leaf lettuce

2 slices smoked ham
2 slices roasted turkey

1/4 cup chopped cucumber

1/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped celery

2 tsp. KRAFT Light Ranch Reduced Fat Dressing

TOP lettuce leaves evenly with ham, cucumber and tomato. Drizzle with dressing.

ROLL up burrito style.

SERVE immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Macaroni Anyone?

This time of year is really hard for me... I am not the type of person that gets homesick and yet this time of year I start craving my mothers "Shrimp & Macaroni Salad". And it is one of those salads that it doesn't matter how or when you make it... It just never seems to taste like MOM's.

So, here is my LOW-CAL version....

Shrimp & Macaroni Salad

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon of Adobo seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 3 ribs celery, chopped fine
• 1/2 to 1 cucumber, chopped fine (optional)
• 1 small bag of frozen Peas, thawed & drained (optional)
  
• 1 large tomato, diced (optional)
  
• 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 pound cooked salad shrimp, peeled & devained or 2 cans of baby salad shrimp
  
• 16 ounces shell macaroni (cooked without salt or fat)

PREPARATION:

Combine mayonnaise, seasonings, and mustard, in a large bowl. Mix well. Add celery, tomatoes and green onions. Mix well. Add shrimp and macaroni. Mix well. Refrigerate about 2 hours before serving

Update from the Specialist...

Sorry I did not post a new recipe yesterday, but as many of you know I went to see the specialist about the tumor that I have on the back of my neck.

The Specialist feels very strongly(98%) that it is a LIPOMA (Fatty Tumor) and that everything is okay. But due to the fact that I have other symptoms that do not go along with a fatty tumor he has requested that I go have an MRI. There is a history of Lipomas in my family generations and my Sister was diagnosed several years ago with DERCUM'S disease. There is the strong possibility that I also have the same disease or a disease known as MADELUNG'S disease. So, more tests will follow...

Happy Birthday to my Hubby !

I just wanted to say Happy Birthday and to show your the card we made for him...

A Great "April Fool's" Recipe...

TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. + standing

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds ground beef
• MASHED POTATOES:
• 4-2/3 cups water
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
• 7 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1-3/4 teaspoons salt
• 4-2/3 cups mashed potato flakes
• Ketchup and mustard

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into two ungreased 9-in. square baking pans.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°; drain. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter and salt to a boil. Stir in potato flakes. Remove from the heat.
Invert one meat loaf onto a serving platter; invert the second loaf onto a cutting board. Spread 1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes over loaf on the platter. Carefully slide second loaf onto the potatoes.
Spread 3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes over top and sides. Spoon remaining mashed potatoes into a pastry bag with open star tip #195. Pipe a shell border around bottom and top edges. Place ketchup and mustard in separate resealable plastic bags; cut a small hole in a corner of each bag. Pipe onto potato border.

Yield: 8-10 servings.


I know this is not how we count calories... but it makes a fun April Fool's dinner anyway.

Thank You...

I just wanted to say thank You to everyone who donated to the Children's Miracle Network. We were able to raise $16.08.

Don't Forget...

Tonight is Our monthly Crop & Swap here at my house. Bring your own supplies and a treat to share... We start at 7:30pm!



This is one of the pages we will be making...

Oh What A Craving!!!

All week I have been craving Spinach and Artichoke dip. And... still in the spirit of trying to lose some more weight I decide that I could have my "Cake and eat it too" so to speak... I took my favorite Spinach & Artichoke Dip recipe and with a little help from Kraft, I re-worked it to make it low-cal... IT WAS AWESOME!
So I am sending you, with love, our new and approved...

Awesome Spinach & Artichoke Dip ~ Made Over

1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained

3/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

3/4 cup Light Mayonnaise

1/2 cup Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients until well blended.

SPOON into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.

BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. Serve with TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Crackers and assorted cut-up fresh vegetables. Makeover Savings Keep the creamy, cheesy flavor of this popular dip by combining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese in place of 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, and using 3/4 cup KRAFT Mayo Light Mayonnaise. These simple tweaks will save 50 calories and 5.5 grams of fat per serving compared to the traditional recipe For even a more Low-Cal Variation - Awesome Spinach and Mushroom Dip Substitute 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms instead the artichoke hearts.