Strawberry Blossoms or Stuffed Strawberries

Strawberry Blossoms

12 large, fresh strawberries, washed
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 T confectioner's sugar
1 T sour cream

Cut stems off the strawberries to make a flat base.  Cut the berries in thirds (to form 6 "petals") vertically to within 1/4 inch of the base (Don't slice through the base).  Pull "petals" apart slightly.

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and sour cream; beat until light and fluffy. With a pastry bag (or if you don't have one, a sandwich baggie with the end cut off works great too) and star tip or small spoon, fill strawberries with cream cheese mixture.

Tasty!

Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

(adapted from Taste of Home website)

Makes: 6 servings

Time: 15-20 minutes

2 Tbs. chopped green onion

2 garlic cloves (minced)

1 ½ tsp. olive oil

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 can condensed chicken broth (undiluted)

1 1/3 cup water

¼ tsp. pepper

¾ c. heavy whipping cream

2 Tbs. chicken broth

2 Tbs. minced fresh basil

2 tsp. sugar

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Add tomatoes, broth, water, and pepper
3. Stir in cream, additional broth, basil and sugar
4. Cook for 1 minute or until heated through.

Cooking!

Hi.  I figured because no one ever checked this, I would just merge it into a cooking blog for me.  A place to keep some of my fav. recipes.  I admit, I stole the idea from Tricia, but I think it is a good idea, so I want to do it to, so there!  :)  Sorry to all the girls.  It just seemed no one wanted to participate on this, so I am taking it over.

Open Blaahg.

So, I decided that I am going to make this an open blaahg. It will be easier for all concerned, and just be fun in general. Always striving to make things easier!

Moved to another night. Sorry

Okay, so I really don't like planning these, because the times are always debated, and it means tons of phone calling... but in the end, it is worth it because I sure love visiting with all my friends, so here goes...
After talking with some of you, it was concluded that it is better to meet on a weeknight, because everyone is super busy on the weekends. So, we were thinking of this Thursday at 5:00. After thinking about it for a little bit, I remembered that on Thursdays, skating is only $1.00 at Classic Fun Center in Layton, and skate rentals are the same... so it would be a lot of fun if we all just went skating together. Just a heads up, bring a glowy thing so you can skate the whole time. they turn the lights off, and if you don't have it, you can't skate. Okay, any questions or comments, let me know.... again. Thanks.

Good idea, Sharon.

May 10th sounds great. I would like to do it at my house. I finished painting it, and all I have left is the ceiling, but it still looks nice. Please respond everyone. I am going to say May 10th at 6:00? Let me know please if that will work out for all of you. Thanks.

May 10th please

If we have a party next weekend I vote for Saturday :-)