House pics and More Recipes

Here are some long awaited pictures and recipes that have been requested.

From the front porch looking down the drive.

The front door into the living room.

The other half of the living room.

Looking from the front part of the living room into the dining room.

The Kitchen

The Master bath.

The Master Bedroom.

Emily's room...

Ashley's room...

The Girl's bathroom...

Lacey's room...

And Katie's room

So that is the long and short of our house if you want more details you'll have to drop by. (We love company!)

Now for the recipes.

French Dressing

1 c. tomato puree or crushed tomatoes, well drained.

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp onion powder

1 Tbsp paprika

3-4 Tbsp lemon juice

3-4 Tbsp honey

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Store in refrigerator. Shake up well before serving.

This is our favorite salad dressing!

Maple Pecan Ice Cream

2 blocks silken tofu

1 1/2 c. maple syrup

1/3 c. safflower oil

1 tsp salt

2 Tbsp vanilla

1-2 tsp maple flavoring

1 can coconut milk (optional)

1-2 c. pecans

Favorite none-dairy milk (vanilla is best)

Combine first six ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into two quart ice cream freezer, add coconut milk and pecans, and fill to the top with non-dairy milk. Freeze acording to directions.

This makes the best non-dairy ice cream we've ever had!

Carob Mousse Pie

Crust

2 c. pecan or almond meal

1/2 c. flour

1/4 c. ground flax seed

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 c. date sugar

1/4 c. maple syrup

1/4 c. coconut oil

Filling

1 c. cashews

1/2 c. peanut butter

3 Tbsp coconut oil

3 Tbsp safflower oil

1/3 c. carob powder

1 Tbsp vanilla

1/2 c. maple syrup

2/3-1 c. coconut milk or other non-dairy milk

For crust, mix ingredients together and form into oiled 9" round pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 min. For filling, blend all ingredients until smooth, then pour into prepared pie crust and freeze several hours before serving. For whipped toping, blend all ingredients until smooth. Chill in refrigerator several hours, and top pie just before serving.

A special occasion dessert that is a favorite at our house.

We are leaving for our Grandparents in OK city Sunday, and speaking at OK Academy Monday. Then we'll leave Tuesday night for Woodwind Brasswind in IN to pick up two new violins for Ashley and I, (Katie), Then Wednesday night arriving at "Home," MI.


We look forward to seeing all of you again. God bless!