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StoneGable Tutorial- Making Fondant Daisies

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrH0MD1z_IyDVoob4bJdEHLIs6nrphSrk_iDmWuc2fMggwyQBbvO67d1PGPE9TZWPw0Vn2Ahln1Y_nCezCpIJjFbLdTv8UIDQEEuwTfHOcjOGYA2hyg33Tb8Jt3TVmF7ZMiAwPoAviv0/s1600/Daisy+Fondant+Cupcakes-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrH0MD1z_IyDVoob4bJdEHLIs6nrphSrk_iDmWuc2fMggwyQBbvO67d1PGPE9TZWPw0Vn2Ahln1Y_nCezCpIJjFbLdTv8UIDQEEuwTfHOcjOGYA2hyg33Tb8Jt3TVmF7ZMiAwPoAviv0/s1600/Daisy+Fondant+Cupcakes-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bride loves daisies and her favorite color is yellow! So for her bridal shower I made  light and lemony cupcakes with a lemon cream cheese icing. And topped them off with big and happy fondant daisies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These daisies were quite easy to make and the cupcakes looked so pretty on the dessert table... here's a step-by step culinary tutorial so you can recreate these special daisy inspired cupcakes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOn1IxzcRIG8D8-0ScXkA56ruKlZdYy8-6Jfs-twW8ll-LDipIlfe-x_UqCq6PM94jZb32Tno0fnInh-r5hcdC-E9KH89-60PdzdFCfv5r27nYFjBdHCRTyDf6LbGKc0-8cwSVKDU7sQ/s1600/daisy+cupcakes+on+pedestal-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOn1IxzcRIG8D8-0ScXkA56ruKlZdYy8-6Jfs-twW8ll-LDipIlfe-x_UqCq6PM94jZb32Tno0fnInh-r5hcdC-E9KH89-60PdzdFCfv5r27nYFjBdHCRTyDf6LbGKc0-8cwSVKDU7sQ/s1600/daisy+cupcakes+on+pedestal-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mantra when I am making anything is...tools, time and tutorial. One can make almost anything within reason with the right tools the time to do the job and a good tutorial.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Making Fondant Daisies:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fondant mat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fondant roller</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fondant daisy cutters</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">small skewer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">confectioners sugar </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">parchment or waxed paper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fondant</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wilton's food coloring paste (mellow yellow)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">zip lock bag</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I</span> made 30 flowers and it took me a couple of hours. Next time it will go much faster!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Set up the mat on a counter top. Have all other tools handy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Read all the directions for handling fondant on the fondant box. I also read tutorials on line, but my experience with fondant is that it is not as hard to work with as they say. Actually, it was quite fun and easy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take fondant out of foil wrapper and break off a chunk the size of a golf ball. Put the rest of the fondant in a baggie and seal it, squeezing the air out the best you can.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Knead fondant until it is very pliable. If it is too sticky add a LITTLE confectioner's sugar and knead. This only took a couple of minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dust mat  and roller with confectioner's sugar. Put fondant in the middle of the mat and roll it out using roller. The "bands" at the end of the silicone rolling pin will stop the fondant from rolling too thin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using cutters dipped in confectioners sugar, cut out 2 large flowers and 1 medium flower for each daisy you want to make. I made enough for 3 daisies at a time. If you cut out too many the fondant will harden and be difficult to work with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4qZUXl49U-wXSbVKgaFjoAEBBDk8ztFBZhn4CeKDvVn-k_Y3_dObTEOMjo9BF26J2A1WyOzOn-1_u2oIRNSh6YS57Q1mcjCkjNzm21G0AqAfKXY89jHTJCjsJkFhhDrCozwdnOJOBo8/s1600/fondant+on+mat-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4qZUXl49U-wXSbVKgaFjoAEBBDk8ztFBZhn4CeKDvVn-k_Y3_dObTEOMjo9BF26J2A1WyOzOn-1_u2oIRNSh6YS57Q1mcjCkjNzm21G0AqAfKXY89jHTJCjsJkFhhDrCozwdnOJOBo8/s1600/fondant+on+mat-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Score each petal of the flowers by rolling the end of a toothpick across the petal with a downward motion. You may need to practice this to get the right amount of pressure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVr8uxABmsbge2xLmyk1bKPrM-_JrbCAy_AgG4BrLvJnWoLQXpOH4W9ZqfPuYDVkWt5xU6WczYkitiYrWCf13s7iCsI-3mfLl120Ta05HA3lSMWG03cnoME4KS6GTxRKAm1ZDiir6jFQA/s1600/making+fondant+petals-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVr8uxABmsbge2xLmyk1bKPrM-_JrbCAy_AgG4BrLvJnWoLQXpOH4W9ZqfPuYDVkWt5xU6WczYkitiYrWCf13s7iCsI-3mfLl120Ta05HA3lSMWG03cnoME4KS6GTxRKAm1ZDiir6jFQA/s1600/making+fondant+petals-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qSSmVqQntJbaWdV-IBNaV12Assb3DEJ_FxMw6TezQEOKcYZHJuIc5S3EScrzUbMli1U15gQ1tb7zqgKns9YtuolHq6oN4tzQpG7HQhNMmmkYm6V3BUnFma6VzCxt3Tv1UHzM6gvz3vw/s1600/3+fondant+flowers-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qSSmVqQntJbaWdV-IBNaV12Assb3DEJ_FxMw6TezQEOKcYZHJuIc5S3EScrzUbMli1U15gQ1tb7zqgKns9YtuolHq6oN4tzQpG7HQhNMmmkYm6V3BUnFma6VzCxt3Tv1UHzM6gvz3vw/s1600/3+fondant+flowers-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">To Assemble Daisy:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put the tiniest dab of water in the center of  one large flower- this will be the bottom of your daisy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Place another large flower on top of the bottom flower. Make sure the bottom flower's petal peek out between the top flower's petals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl5VlWUiBvXix6-rFz4Yrfrtp-Ht0vFJjk__-i_uw19L-sfmyJqbKMMEJKh63fmrmGrXxq4F4cFkWcrfc1zT87A5cyH7QS9dab9shCFm3rFKixDiiCa4jPeOuu0hpWPAYKnwHNBSajoM/s1600/two+petals-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl5VlWUiBvXix6-rFz4Yrfrtp-Ht0vFJjk__-i_uw19L-sfmyJqbKMMEJKh63fmrmGrXxq4F4cFkWcrfc1zT87A5cyH7QS9dab9shCFm3rFKixDiiCa4jPeOuu0hpWPAYKnwHNBSajoM/s1600/two+petals-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put the tiniest dab of water in the center of the top large flower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put a medium flower on top of the large flower arranging it in a pleasing manner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMP1tv2S0iQMyYmcplARg0ykT0qjQtyzxHmaZe249hkBk1XqujVozXJUy334hy9c-Qjyo0v9f0YDNH0pqglQVkfZharO0UUNTTMCy0LAYsn5LDz_jZX9LARoqQ8Nrm2XA6xdlgDANwiOw/s1600/three-petals-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMP1tv2S0iQMyYmcplARg0ykT0qjQtyzxHmaZe249hkBk1XqujVozXJUy334hy9c-Qjyo0v9f0YDNH0pqglQVkfZharO0UUNTTMCy0LAYsn5LDz_jZX9LARoqQ8Nrm2XA6xdlgDANwiOw/s1600/three-petals-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using your finger, press into the center of the flower to adhere them together and to give them a 3D effect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbut9F9fZY7hfiX0ehyxCU05DQI4DDr08v8G6diJIBgSPb07E75wMqRkvwbRsPHa0hgP1j15xSwhIHFaxx9OQQpmJDT_NSdDuYqx1BCeX9mO9uny1NZ55JZzovEGVZHlP0_akFQ0GR50/s1600/dent+in+the+middle-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbut9F9fZY7hfiX0ehyxCU05DQI4DDr08v8G6diJIBgSPb07E75wMqRkvwbRsPHa0hgP1j15xSwhIHFaxx9OQQpmJDT_NSdDuYqx1BCeX9mO9uny1NZ55JZzovEGVZHlP0_akFQ0GR50/s1600/dent+in+the+middle-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keep breaking off small pieces of fondant and continue the process until you have enough flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To make the center of the daisies, break off a chunk of fondant the size of a quarter. Kneed until pliable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Add a TINY spot of food coloring or food coloring gel and knead it into the fondant. It is better to start with an extremely small amount. You can always add more. I collected the gel on the tip of a skewer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Roll into little balls. Put a tiny dab of water into the flower depression. I dipped my finger in  the water and dried it off, then touched my finger to the flower. If it is too wet it gets a little slippery and slimy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Place yellow balls in the well of the center flower to make the daisy centers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6jThcOUHBnWpHntDxhrgBCcxUSS-32Cy1A5uSi9fcRVWeszrNIdp0qNUb1m01AlRXAbnCk-J1EON_lz2B0OMBfZolWZoh6qR1lbCjwvwBl4O0zX-vQTzoRO1RQjnpDg2A54D8Zzj4j3Y/s1600/Center+of+the+daisy-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6jThcOUHBnWpHntDxhrgBCcxUSS-32Cy1A5uSi9fcRVWeszrNIdp0qNUb1m01AlRXAbnCk-J1EON_lz2B0OMBfZolWZoh6qR1lbCjwvwBl4O0zX-vQTzoRO1RQjnpDg2A54D8Zzj4j3Y/s1600/Center+of+the+daisy-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Place flowers on top of iced cupcakes before serving. Do not cover. Fondant will get very soft if you cover it in plastic wrap. I made and iced the cupcake and covered them. The day of the shower I put the daisies on the cupcakes just before I put them on the cake stands.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWfOWH8BlNQG5iBkLGhyphenhyphenKFlwWIlP_zvBRO6oOL-wRmhMEiAyBYByOIbH58VZHNGwbTLUW1C8XdV3GQVt2uscdDigEfqGDhv_40zO5oOgnwSPw1dbU9Rude9fVgnENmnXDjdCFZTVv29U/s1600/daisy+cupcake-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWfOWH8BlNQG5iBkLGhyphenhyphenKFlwWIlP_zvBRO6oOL-wRmhMEiAyBYByOIbH58VZHNGwbTLUW1C8XdV3GQVt2uscdDigEfqGDhv_40zO5oOgnwSPw1dbU9Rude9fVgnENmnXDjdCFZTVv29U/s1600/daisy+cupcake-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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StoneGable Tutorial- Making Fondant Daisies

The bride loves daisies and her favorite color is yellow! So for her bridal shower I made light and lemony cupcakes with a lemon cream cheese icing. And topped them off with big and happy fondant daisies.These daisies were quite easy to make and the cupcakes looked so pretty on the dessert table...…

29Apr2010

A Bridal Shower Tablescape

<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">April Showers Bring May ... Brides:  Part I</span><br /><br /><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGoDBTb0KDtszyXTteM7LVpWZkBkB0C9wY4CD0oD_6hFz_GjNQW18gK4PZGOYvvyJY8GFbWPoZidyc7zpe64XDOV9XSBVt_7NBO_J4N0nw_uQsTxlHgxgqevCl3LZ-2kVK4XM40GoyqhI/s1600/copy+3961.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGoDBTb0KDtszyXTteM7LVpWZkBkB0C9wY4CD0oD_6hFz_GjNQW18gK4PZGOYvvyJY8GFbWPoZidyc7zpe64XDOV9XSBVt_7NBO_J4N0nw_uQsTxlHgxgqevCl3LZ-2kVK4XM40GoyqhI/s640/copy+3961.png" tt="true" width="466" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">A</span>pril Showers may bring May flowers, but not at <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span>. April Showers brought a bride-to -be to our home for a surprise<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">bridal shower</span></span>. It might have been a showery day but inside it was all sunshine and best wishes for our <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">blushing</span> bride!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y daughter is the matron of honor ( how can one so young be called a matron?) and I had the honor of helping to plan, execute and host this <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">blissful</span> event.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">W</span>e wanted the shower to have a "<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">whimsical</span>", <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">"vintage</span>" and "<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">organic</span>" feel. Lots of natural elements. A sort of <span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-large;">Anthropology</span> meets StoneGable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he theme for the party was "<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">lovebirds</span>".  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">U</span>sing things around the house was a must to keep us within budget. So we gathered birdhouses, <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">nests</span>, twigs, sticks, moss and any other <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">organic </span>thing we could find. The colors were soft and cool. Spring greens, soft blues and <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">delicate</span> aquas. Whites and hues of brown give interest. And every now and then a<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"> pop</span> of yellow, just for fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">The bridal shower tablescapes will be posted in two installments.</span> This week will feature the<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">luncheon</span></span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span>table. 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We used the table in the kitchen for desserts and a table in the foyer for drinks. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">O</span>ne of the brides favorite flowers are <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">daisies</span>. They are incorporated into the theme in different shaped vases.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">I</span>n the center of the table a <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">profusion</span> of daisies fill a large ruffled edge vase. Aqua glass <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">pebbles </span>at the bottom of the vase continue the color scheme.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypCE_SvqAaJLfJlQjyf5Y0gT8pKh4PYlhyOB5DdhoDOth7OncVRsnTtf1zPenmxFOrWVdzHEECxh0E9o65HI6Rf2xC_RxfHUcf5NvEWdvfeVDagb_L7s5wszenbQcQI9gdFi9kbyhW_s/s1600/IMG_4089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypCE_SvqAaJLfJlQjyf5Y0gT8pKh4PYlhyOB5DdhoDOth7OncVRsnTtf1zPenmxFOrWVdzHEECxh0E9o65HI6Rf2xC_RxfHUcf5NvEWdvfeVDagb_L7s5wszenbQcQI9gdFi9kbyhW_s/s640/IMG_4089.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">M</span>ore<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> daisies</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02-lc1YGh37Vyfz5Ho6jRXNrIYhtxknY904ylWeyNz1lLygKpa_FlDV2gVMbSZ4dEdwLcmV2mcNy5NXow-W9sUlWxbt4ETQeCKJX1Qii6kH35p7110u5VePeTF_U6SO8qix5V6hp-6Qg/s1600/IMG_4058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02-lc1YGh37Vyfz5Ho6jRXNrIYhtxknY904ylWeyNz1lLygKpa_FlDV2gVMbSZ4dEdwLcmV2mcNy5NXow-W9sUlWxbt4ETQeCKJX1Qii6kH35p7110u5VePeTF_U6SO8qix5V6hp-6Qg/s640/IMG_4058.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTF9q92QJbdcrGcUdW1gplGrZ9m-t5O1wdfUSV1DthyphenhyphenODAPodvU3K20s0Wn6BrokwMWeqrbrJpwu_phjqQ9ne2144IVWP-ck58IqePdkLh0WbIUSHPhkGog_um4VXc46GX5fB7drK27c/s1600/IMG_4115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTF9q92QJbdcrGcUdW1gplGrZ9m-t5O1wdfUSV1DthyphenhyphenODAPodvU3K20s0Wn6BrokwMWeqrbrJpwu_phjqQ9ne2144IVWP-ck58IqePdkLh0WbIUSHPhkGog_um4VXc46GX5fB7drK27c/s640/IMG_4115.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">L</span>ittle eggs are used to tell our guests about each dish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65-wQRtNc3GsmhwyOKYbvzqQUx6ofUBOvVgm0NgW180BYsKeOWHipdPu6DS1sejBm0HuLS3UunloZoB5zmyHzYcVLGUgnAh9ucmvkpbSbRBq9VDeazTCXdazF_dD9rYSB6bPsPPrZorA/s1600/IMG_4024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65-wQRtNc3GsmhwyOKYbvzqQUx6ofUBOvVgm0NgW180BYsKeOWHipdPu6DS1sejBm0HuLS3UunloZoB5zmyHzYcVLGUgnAh9ucmvkpbSbRBq9VDeazTCXdazF_dD9rYSB6bPsPPrZorA/s640/IMG_4024.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he tablescape is the supporting actor for the main<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"> star</span>... the food. Finger sandwiches, a thing of the <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">refined</span> past, are making a big comeback!  And they were certainly a hit at the shower. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">W</span>e served four different varieties grouped together on tiered pedestals.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans on Wheat</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Triple decker Egg Salad with Cream Cheese and Zucchini Relish on White</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Artichoke Parmesan Dip With Homemade Herbs de Provence Pita Chips</span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVOI83Zj8D0_N9CP8Yo3LoA-ZI0UmYUtlz9pWouD_FWwGNv6cRI3JRpwdxi0qUD71Gh1fapxj_0DqjVLgzhHDutTzyiwLGvkOgHb52VZBa6ekB4KN3NRbW9EHXnWPH0wDsIbYMkmSTe8/s1600/IMG_4111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVOI83Zj8D0_N9CP8Yo3LoA-ZI0UmYUtlz9pWouD_FWwGNv6cRI3JRpwdxi0qUD71Gh1fapxj_0DqjVLgzhHDutTzyiwLGvkOgHb52VZBa6ekB4KN3NRbW9EHXnWPH0wDsIbYMkmSTe8/s640/IMG_4111.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVbiVsOC2XZqM4B_jhyRzNcJ0agy03UI_bYjhgs4ScWl7iNpHhWkhUTH-7QMeW0w3PxEvlMKyFNj0K1qxxhdQ1hPdg_01J-CWyHio74iUK4glfABVoBymGU2qBSoGzjT3qp_37w9WzvI/s640/IMG_4214.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">T</span>here is something so wonderful about a bridal shower! It is a <span style="color: white; font-size: large;">girl thing</span>! We come together as a <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">community </span>of women, young and old, to offer our prayers and well wishes and share in a bride's great <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">joy</span>! It is a time of laughter and love and<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"> holding</span> eachother dear!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">I</span>t is my hope that this table inspires you to use what you have in creative ways to <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">bless </span>and bring <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">beauty</span> to those who come through your door!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWgo_Foe6Geit99mLp0mXakjnnuvqtdPk6l1ehmuyuWqqY0O9euC7U_44S8kk7fDkxfqGLJsLrdI3WIK2ZxD0m1trbVJTbg1HQWiwJMHzrbrYbfwCkl2svV65Biv5VT5USjLQoMLOLbU/s1600/SG+Bridal+Shower+Menu-Savories.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWgo_Foe6Geit99mLp0mXakjnnuvqtdPk6l1ehmuyuWqqY0O9euC7U_44S8kk7fDkxfqGLJsLrdI3WIK2ZxD0m1trbVJTbg1HQWiwJMHzrbrYbfwCkl2svV65Biv5VT5USjLQoMLOLbU/s640/SG+Bridal+Shower+Menu-Savories.png" tt="true" width="466" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">N</span>ext weeks Tablescape will be the<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> Bridal Shower Dessert Table</span>... and here is just a little <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">peek</span>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHx8Lg3CepID9VY6jMru0h7PsttKfWvvFgiEmpvUMfTVEBEjCk7o8Y3ySrO5sJC306B-OSbIdLC0_Ur2glDXMoPuC7sisslLvfRZhLCaoj_92WBt9rjFHoEyMPABzCRsrVdPUY4VFDQA/s1600/IMG_4237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHx8Lg3CepID9VY6jMru0h7PsttKfWvvFgiEmpvUMfTVEBEjCk7o8Y3ySrO5sJC306B-OSbIdLC0_Ur2glDXMoPuC7sisslLvfRZhLCaoj_92WBt9rjFHoEyMPABzCRsrVdPUY4VFDQA/s640/IMG_4237.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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If you love all things wedding you need to check this out! Thank you to our lovely hostess, Stephanie!<br />Click <a href="http://angelicaccents.blogspot.com/2010/06/wedding-blog-party-2010.html">HERE</a> to visit!

A Bridal Shower Tablescape

April Showers Bring May ... Brides: Part IApril Showers may bring May flowers, but not at StoneGable. April Showers brought a bride-to -be to our home for a surprise bridal shower. It might have been a showery day but inside it was all sunshine and best wishes for our blushing bride!My daughter is …

27Apr2010

StoneGable Menu Plan April 26- May 2, 2010

<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Weekly Menu:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8P2MpNpBRr-V6MhBig8xS5g2yNIYasp5AYPtbdiqxVpM91-Te4s6i8lrypFCtiV7hmbGOoWMBo7rwxGNbhmUWGMGKIGe_avN-DkgWgVjxnN0o60ht42z7JxT65iSPRGsz-SGfjj2sLZI/s1600/SG+Menu+plan+4-26.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8P2MpNpBRr-V6MhBig8xS5g2yNIYasp5AYPtbdiqxVpM91-Te4s6i8lrypFCtiV7hmbGOoWMBo7rwxGNbhmUWGMGKIGe_avN-DkgWgVjxnN0o60ht42z7JxT65iSPRGsz-SGfjj2sLZI/s640/SG+Menu+plan+4-26.png" tt="true" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">A</span>fter hosting a bridal shower on Sunday, I am planning an <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">easy </span>dinner week. I've had my fill of cooking!<br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am speaking at a <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">woman's retreat</span> this weekend, so I don't have to cook Firday and Saturday. Company is coming on Sunday and I  can't wait!<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am still focusing on healthy lower calorie meals that are big on<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"> flavor</span> and short on time. I will need that extra time this week to get my home back in order and get ready for the retreat.<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Monday:</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Balsamic Soy Chicken</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Herbed Sauteed Rice</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Roasted Asparagus with Cheddar Cheese</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Balsamic Soy Chicken:</span><br />4 Chicken breasts, sliced in two horizontally and pounded thin (make 2 extra chicken breasts for Wed. dinner)<br />salt and pepper<br />2 TBS olive oil<br />1/3 cup good balsamic vinegar<br />1 tsp soy sauce<br />1 TBS butter<br /><br />Heat oil in a large skillet. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. When hot, add pounded chicken breasts. Cook in batches.  Do not crowd pan.Use other TBS olive oil as needed.   Cook 3-4 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a platter. Loosly cover with foil to keep warm.<br /><br />Put balsamic vinegar in pan and cook, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan. Cook until vinegar is reduced by half. Add soy sauce and any chicken juices accumulated on platter. Bring to a simmer.<br /><br />Take pan off heat and add 1TBS butter. Stir butter to incorporate. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Pour over chicken.<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Tuesday: Slow Cooker Day</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Baby Greens with Stawberries, Almonds and Raspberry Champagne Vinaigrette</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Slow Cooker Swiss Steak with Carrots</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Mashed Potatoes</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Slow Cooker Swiss Steak with Carrots</span><br />1/4 cup flour<br />salt and pepper<br />1 1/2 lbs round steak cut in 2-3 inch chunks<br />2 TBS olive oil<br />1 onion cut in thin strips<br />1 green pepper cut in thin strips<br />1 can (14.5) oz. stewed tomatoes<br />1/2 cup catsup<br />1 bag peeled baby carrots<br /><br />Mix flour, salt and pepper on a plate. Dredge steak in four. Heat  1 TBS oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add steak in batches and brown the outside of the beef. Put beef in slow cooker.  Add remaining oil to skillet and heat. Add onions and pepper and cook  for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.<br />Add veggies to slow cooker. Put stewed tomatoes and catsup in skillet and stir up all the brown bits. Add tomatoes to slow cooker. Add carrots. Cook on low 8 hours.<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Wednesday: Slow Cooker Day II</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Chicken and Bean Burritos</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Mexican Explosion Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Chicken and Bean Burritos</span><br />2 cups cooked diced chicken breast<br />1 cup rice, uncooked<br />2 cup chicken broth<br />1 15 oz. can black beans<br />1 15 oz. can mexican-style stewed tomatoes<br />2/3 cup frozen corn<br />2 tsp ground chili powder<br />1 tsp ground cumin<br />6 8-inch flour or wheat  tortillas<br />1/4 cup plus fat-free sour cream<br />1/2 cup salsa<br />1 oz. shredded cheddar cheese (low fat if you must)<br /><br />Place rice through cumin into slow cooker and stir to mix. Cook for 4-5 hours on low until rice is done.<br />Add chicken and cook on high for 30 minutes till chicken is warm.<br /><br />Place 1/2 cup mixture on tortilla and wrap up. Top each burrito with salsa, sour cream and cheddar cheese.<br /><br />Recipe: Mexican Explosion Salad<br />This salad is full of great mexican flavor. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/sg-menu-for-nov-1-nov-7-2009.html">HERE</a> for recipe. Look under Saturday's SG menu. I make it often for lunch too.<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Thursday:</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Chicken Fettuccine with Broccoli and Mushrooms</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Fresh Tomatoes dressed with Basil and Olive Oil</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Chicken Fettuccine with Broccoli and Mushrooms</span><br />4 cups broccoli<br />2 TBS olive oil<br />salt and pepper<br />1 lb box whole-wheat fettuccine<br />1 tablespoon olive oil<br />4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms, a mix is delicious<br />1 tablespoon minced garlic<br />1/2 cup cream sherry- or you can use dry<br />2 cups low-fat milk<br />2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<br />salt and pepper<br />1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br /><br />Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut stems off broccoli and drizzle with olive oil. Salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.<br /><br />Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, return to the pot and set aside.<br /><br />Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms release their liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cream sherry, scraping up any brown bits; bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until almost evaporated-about 1 minute.<br /><br />Whisk milk and flour in a bowl, making a slurry. Add to the skillet with a dash of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add  chicken and broccoli until warmed through.  Add the sauce to the pasta; gently toss.  Serve immediately. <br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Friday: Away at Calvery Monument's Women's Retreat</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Saturday: Away at Calvery Monument's Women's Retreat</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Sunday: Company's Coming</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Grilled Talipia Pockets</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Asparagus Gruyere Tart</span><br /><span style="color: white;">Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts, Shaved Parmesan and Lemon Vinaigrette</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Grilled Talipia Pockets</span><br />2 leeks, washed, cut into thin slices- use white and LIGHT green part<br />1 TBS olive oil<br />8 talipia fillets<br />2 lemons. one sliced very thin <br />2 TBS olive oil<br />salt and pepper<br /><br />Heat grill on low setting.<br />In a large skillet heat 1 TBS olive oil over meduim heat. Add leek and cook unto wilted, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.<br /><br />Brush each fish with olive oil. Salt and pepper.<br /><br />Lay out  four sheets of aluminum foil---large enough to wrap around each piece of fish and make a pocket. Spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Place slices of lemon on foil. Place two fillets on the lemons. Add leeks. Squirt the juice of a lemon divided, on all fish. Wrap up into packets and grill on low for about 10 minutes. Fish shoud be flakey and not dry.<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Asparagus and Gruyere Tart</span><br />This is a lovely, company worthy side dish. It also makes a showy lunchen meal served with a salad.<br />Of course something this good is from Martha Stewart. Click <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/perfect-asparagus-gruyere-tart">HERE</a><span id="goog_1166925922"></span><span id="goog_1166925923"></span> for recipe.<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts, Shaved Parmesan and Lemon Vinaigrette</span><br />This is my all time favorite salad. And everyone just loves it! So spring inspired and mouth watering!<br />Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/menu-11-9-through-11-16-09.html">HERE</a>  and see Tuesday's SG Menu.<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Preview of upcoming week:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxG-zwFOzyLAj1cV9JTz9NbHXcDzvOpn3Uug2KpNUpF8aI3LFh7hTVuHyxzN-vRHR9qbd-y4HXloChAQsh445v2ayWfwxeaFkfpP3MDcNz1hkmaR7fPkxL74aBE0LVzOTMA073Cp_3MBk/s1600/Upcoming+Posts+4-26-10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxG-zwFOzyLAj1cV9JTz9NbHXcDzvOpn3Uug2KpNUpF8aI3LFh7hTVuHyxzN-vRHR9qbd-y4HXloChAQsh445v2ayWfwxeaFkfpP3MDcNz1hkmaR7fPkxL74aBE0LVzOTMA073Cp_3MBk/s640/Upcoming+Posts+4-26-10.png" tt="true" width="466" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Have a Happy and Healthy Week!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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StoneGable Menu Plan April 26- May 2, 2010

Weekly Menu:After hosting a bridal shower on Sunday, I am planning an easy dinner week. I've had my fill of cooking!I am speaking at a woman's retreat this weekend, so I don't have to cook Firday and Saturday. Company is coming on Sunday and I can't wait!I am still focusing on healthy lower calorie…

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<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Sunday Scripture:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAq225P487HkXb22KYk0NKgNPwnLF7k_RZMeC2JSMN154xXgdrjJpuVbL4nnWDjg7A9d2-9V1fEDSI1rvtdS2wS6Cg-qmaCYgAMEtzYkXsDOTcCVQzDOuM5bTFuGFbPLpb9AlrHHvHK0/s1600/DSC05188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAq225P487HkXb22KYk0NKgNPwnLF7k_RZMeC2JSMN154xXgdrjJpuVbL4nnWDjg7A9d2-9V1fEDSI1rvtdS2wS6Cg-qmaCYgAMEtzYkXsDOTcCVQzDOuM5bTFuGFbPLpb9AlrHHvHK0/s640/DSC05188.JPG" tt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Dead Sea, Israel</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Trust in the Lord, and do good;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Delight yourself in the Lord,</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">And He will give you  the desires of His heart.</span>     Pa 37:3-4</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script></div><script type="text/javascript">try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11244474-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} </script>

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Sunday Scripture:The Dead Sea, IsraelTrust in the Lord, and do good;Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.Delight yourself in the Lord,And He will give you the desires of His heart. Pa 37:3-4var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); docum…

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