Thursday, August 25, 2011

Fellow Bloggers

I found this picture awhile back and pinned this to my Pinterest folder marked "Family Photo Ideas" HERE (I will be explaining Pinterest soon) And a few days ago I found the blog this picture belongs to
 Written by Cherish a local mom and D.I.Y.er! What a cute blog and Cherish is very down to earth. She has some great pictures on her site like these new ones I found and will be adding to my folder of "Family Photo Ideas"   
How Cute!
Adorable

Great Location
Some great recipe links HERE

A cute silhouette project HERE
See what she's doing Today Kiwi Freckles

   

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

POTATO PANCAKES

AKA: Latkes or Latkas
From the dining tables of France to the farm tables of almost every country in the world, potato pancakes make a great breakfast dish or a side for any meal.



If you have no left-over mashed potatoes on hand, start by mashing some freshly boiled ones or using ones of your favorite mashed potato mixes.

4 cups cold mashed potatoes
2 large eggs
1/2 package real bacon bits or leftover bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons chives
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the two eggs until the yokes and whites are thoroughly mixed.

Add the mashed potatoes, salt and pepper and stir until the ingredients are combined into a smooth batter.

Add the bacon bits and chives and stir again until thoroughly mixed.

Cover the bottom of a large skillet with cooking oil and heat on high. Place dollops of the batter in the skillet and let spread until they form pancakes about four inches in diameter.

Fry until the cakes are firm. Turn them and cook on the other side. The pancake should be golden brown.

They should be accompanied by bowls of apple sauce and sour cream for tasty toppings. Serves four.