Wounded Warrior Regatta Honolulu, HI

James will be in the Wounded Warrior Regatta today.

Check out more information on it at:
http://ourohanastory.blogspot.com/

If I get any pictures, I will post here.

Last day of Preschool

Just thought that I would let everyone know that today was J's last day of preschool. It was kinda sad for all of us. She was worried as we left for school, her tummy "didn't feel right." I think she had fun today as she didn't cry while I was there like some of the other kids did. I believe she is excited to be able to ride the bus and go to school "with" M next year.

Gotta go.

Aloha Friday Recipe!!

I decided for a change of pace today, instead of a main course, I would list a bread instead.

Bacon Cheddar Bread
Ingredients
1 Homemade Gourmet® World Vision for Life Basic Bread Mix
1 Homemade Gourmet® BLT Seasoning Mix
1-3/4 cup milk (or substitute 12-ounce can of beer)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 1 stick butter/margarine, melted

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, blend first four ingredients. (Batter will be lumpy.) Spoon batter into a greased 9x5 loaf pan.
2. Pour melted butter over batter. Place loaf pan on a baking sheet to catch any spillover.
3. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Times
Cook Time 45 minutes
Preparation Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

By Kimberly Wilson - jwilson001@hawaii.rr.com
www.homemadegourmet.com/kimberlywilson

Logan Playing the Wii video

Here is Logan in the garage where we have our Wii set up. It moved there during spring break! He is sitting on the Wii Fit board, with the Wii remote in his hands. Before I started to record him, he was using the remote the way you do when you are playing one of the racing games.

Isn't this adorable? He got the Wii on all by himself and everything!! I was looking for a broken Wii remote so he can "play" without breaking anything important but it doesn't look like it is going to happen!

The Toy Society -- REALLY NEAT!!

I heard about The Toy Society a few minutes ago through the Hawaii WAHM Blog. I think this is an amazing idea! I just had to share with everyone here!

This is what The Toy Society is all about:
The Toy Society spreads the love throughout the streets of the world. Nothing to it really just a bunch of handmade toys looking for a nice home. What started as a small street art project in Australia is slowly spreading around the world. Should you come across a member of The Toy Society on your travels collect them up and take them home with you! But don't forget to let them know about it at their blog or this email address: thetoysociety@gmail.com They are also on Facebook with the name - The Toy Society!

Imagine someone working so hard to make handmade toys then giving them out for free to anyone who may stumble across them. The toys could go to a little child or to a collector or anyone else who needs love from a stranger and the company of a sweet toy -- how inspirational and fun! Take a look a The Toy Society's blog and see what items have been dropped off. There was a drop off in Hawai'i a couple days ago. To see about it see info on this drop off see Darth Mama's blog at Softie Happiness.

Since Spring Break is next week, I think the kids and I are going to have fun with this one! We are also going to Maui on vacation during spring break so maybe we can make a couple drops there! I will keep everyone posted as to what we do!

MY CHALLENGE TO ALL OF YOU!!! I challenge each of you to make one Toy Society Drop!! When you make the drop put the information about The Toy Society in the bag so whomever the person is who gets it can post they received it!

With much Aloha,
Kimberly
http://bubbleheadfamily.blogspot.com/

March Madness Sale (until March 20th)

Homemade Gourmet Home Office is having a March Madness Sale that will be good until March 20th! I thought I would go ahead and share it.

This week (March 16-March 22, 2009): Get Maria's Salsa Pantry Staple for half price this week! That's the equivalent of 12 individual mixes for only $8 retail! The Maria's Salsa Pantry Staple Combo with container and recipe card set is $16.00.*

Of course, Maria's Salsa is an affordable alternative to jarred salsa for your corn chips at your basketball playoff parties this month, but you can use this versatile mix for everything from meatloaf and pot roast to cranberry salsa, too (check out the Key to the Kitchen recipe database). Or how about this creamy chicken entrée in honor of one of the 2009 NCAA Tournament venues:

Phoenix Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Homemade Gourmet® Maria's Salsa Mix, prepared
1 can black beans, drained
1 can Mexi-corn, drained
1 10.5-ounce can tomatoes with green chilies
8 ounces cream cheese, cut in cubes

1. Combine all ingredients, except cream cheese (can be frozen in a gallon-sized ziptop freezer bag at this point).
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
3. Stir in cubed cream cheese and cook for additional 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
4. May also be prepared in a slow cooker (4-6 hours), adding the cream cheese when only 1 hour cooking remains.

*This sale does not include direct ship orders, so you would need to order through me.

By Kimberly Wilson - jwilson001@hawaii.rr.com
www.homemadegourmet.com/kimberlywilson

Aloha Friday Recipe!!

Here is another 4 meals in 4 minutes™ meal! I have three children (age 5 and under) and being able to get my meal prepared and cooking quickly is the best thing in the world to me. I really value being able to provide my family with a home-cooked meal and everyone sitting around the table to enjoy it. Homemade Gourmet has allowed me to do this with the 4 meals in 4 minutes™ meals. I also get my children to help. My 5 y.o. son can measure the ingredients. Then both my 5 y.o. son and my 4 y.o. daughter can mix the ingredients together for me using the method below! Plus there is NO MESS to clean up that usually happens when little ones get in the kitchen.

Mahalo & enjoy!!

Hawaiian Pork Chops

Ingredients
3 pounds pork chops*
4 tablespoons Homemade Gourmet® BLT seasoning (or one package)
1 15-ounce can pineapple tidbits
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 gallon zippered bag

Directions
This is another great 4 meals in 4 minutes™ meal!

Place all ingredients into the freezer bag. Seal and SMOOSH!

Before freezing, label as Hawaiian Pork Chops and list cooking options:

BAKE: Thaw and bake (covered) at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

GRILL: Thaw, discard marinade, and grill over medium high heat until chicken juices run clear.

SLOW COOK: Defrost enough to empty contents into slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

*You may substitute the chicken with 6 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts for a variation on this recipe . . . make both and fill your freezer twice as fast! This has about 150 calories per serving if using skinless chicken breast!

Brought to you with much aloha by Kimberly Wilson
www.homemadegourmet.com/kimberlywilson