tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55719154613582364052024-03-13T14:26:37.398-07:00Perfect Pixie KornerHome of Perfect Pixie KitchensThommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207739317952506278noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571915461358236405.post-21179240167162660302013-11-24T11:52:00.000-08:002013-11-24T16:51:58.988-08:00The Cure for a Blustery Day...Well, Mother Nature has definitely grabbed Texas by the... hairs of our chinny chin chin.<br />
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There's only one thing to do at times like this; Batten down the hatches and find a reason to pump that stove up! Lol<br />
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Here's our particular brand of a cure today: chicken and dumplings, biscuit style.<br />
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We're starting with two Rotisserie Chickens from our local market, partially used in two previous meals... So not enough meat for another meal by themselves, but as a good base for stock, or broth... Perfect!<br />
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De bone your chickens and throw all the juices, bones, skin in a big pot with water half way up, or to at least cover the chicken in the pot.<br />
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Put it on medium so it can simmer for awhile, like a couple hours, stirring occasionally. or medium high if you're in a hurry, and watch it more carefully, stirring as needed so the bottom pieces don't burn.<br />
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Set aside your meat from the chicken you had left, cover and place in the fridge for later use....<br />
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A few hours later....<br />
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We let our stock cool a bit on the stove before straining the liquid through a colander so we don't have any bones in our chicken and dumplings.<br />
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Then we return it to the stove on medium again, and add any vegetables We want. Today we added what we had in our fridge. Some carrots, scallions, and green beans. We also added a little minced garlic for flavor.<br />
In about 20 minutes, after veggies have cooked a bit, we'll thicken the broth a little and then add our dumplings to cook.<br />
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We'll be back later with the continuing steps in our cook off the chill Sunday...<br />
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And to the end...<br />
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We added two tablespoons of flour mixed with about a cup of water to our broth to thicken it a little before adding our dumplings.<br />
To make my dumplings, I took a basic biscuit recipe out of my cookbook, and added a 1/4 cup of milk to make the dough wetter.<br />
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I dropped the biscuits in, and am cooking them at a simmering boil with the lid on the pot, anywhere from 25 to 45 minutes depending on size, and turning then gently as they float to the top, occasionally, looking at them to see there size growing as they "fluff: up.<br />
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The real test, of course, is trying one out.<br />
Enjoy!<br />
PPK~Thommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207739317952506278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571915461358236405.post-59866788646855881532012-03-26T18:30:00.000-07:002012-03-26T18:30:08.341-07:00For love of Jam: FINALE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TLSMM58v-n0/T3EXzcWSqXI/AAAAAAAAAFY/gzctacwIbZs/s1600/P1010994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TLSMM58v-n0/T3EXzcWSqXI/AAAAAAAAAFY/gzctacwIbZs/s320/P1010994.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh La!! A row of Sweet Goodness!</div>Thommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207739317952506278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571915461358236405.post-88934157293596002902012-03-26T17:55:00.000-07:002012-03-26T17:55:44.645-07:00For love of Jam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aR6tPYfMBAc/T3EP0uk6g0I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/9cn7Bffe_FY/s1600/P1010993.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="66" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aR6tPYfMBAc/T3EP0uk6g0I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/9cn7Bffe_FY/s320/P1010993.2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Just 10 minutes ago. Just at the point to be jarred, or "canned" Blackberry Pear; made to order.Thommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207739317952506278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571915461358236405.post-85649044117657157582012-03-25T08:55:00.000-07:002012-03-25T08:55:08.391-07:00Finale to Today's First Batch!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uNJnhWmZh7c/T28_dsMUc-I/AAAAAAAAAFA/Pf5q0fZWXQ8/s1600/P1010990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uNJnhWmZh7c/T28_dsMUc-I/AAAAAAAAAFA/Pf5q0fZWXQ8/s320/P1010990.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the finished product! Nummie!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Into the hot bath again!</div>Thommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207739317952506278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571915461358236405.post-68684478589089364052012-03-25T07:56:00.000-07:002012-03-25T07:56:14.192-07:00Jamming into 2012 Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sugar gives it that shiney sweet color everyone is used to. Foam, is skimmed off the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Someone always starts cackling at this stage over the canning "cauldron".<br />
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Well, 2012 roared in with lots of distractions, but we're back online!<br />
Today, we thought it would be fun to let you follow us as we make a fresh batch of particularly good Simply Strawberry jam.<br />
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Early morning jamming: Morning time, when it's usually coolest in most places, while other are sleeping in, is the best time to sneak into the kitchen. Quietly.....<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n_b3rCp6BfA/T28iHXKFzNI/AAAAAAAAAEg/zYYCUxvq044/s1600/P1010981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n_b3rCp6BfA/T28iHXKFzNI/AAAAAAAAAEg/zYYCUxvq044/s320/P1010981.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clean and ready to go in the water bath to sterilize before 'canning".</div>Thommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207739317952506278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571915461358236405.post-77889620575189646102011-11-09T15:15:00.000-08:002011-11-09T15:15:45.578-08:00Here comes our first official business card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cP9JNPInVnw/TrsJkHC5rtI/AAAAAAAAADo/VisRuvq-SMc/s1600/livepreview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cP9JNPInVnw/TrsJkHC5rtI/AAAAAAAAADo/VisRuvq-SMc/s320/livepreview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Thommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207739317952506278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571915461358236405.post-3046438887443599762011-11-05T07:19:00.001-07:002011-11-05T07:19:51.394-07:00Time to get Jamming13 days to the Holiday fair and NERO Weekend Event! Gotta get hopping on the last jams to make!<br />
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This weekend? Wine Jellies and Jams. Maybe some more 1/2 pint Pepper Relish jars.....<br />
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Stay tuned and follow along as we move into winter/holiday season events.Thommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207739317952506278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571915461358236405.post-74503495273952260122011-11-01T16:39:00.000-07:002011-11-01T16:49:58.360-07:00Holiday Fair Pre-Ordering for Insperity Employees Starting November 4thInsperity employees attending the November 18th Holiday Fair can start pre~ordering this Friday, November 4th from the 2011 Selection noted in the Harvest Newsletter..<br />
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How to pre-order:<br />
1. Email your pre-order request to Perfectpixiekitchens@gmail.com.<br />
2. I will confirm your order and arrange to pick up a check for half your order's cost now. This holds your order.<br />
3. On the day of the Holiday Fair, Stop by with the other half of your purchase cost and pick up your order.<br />
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Can't attend? No, problem! Email us and we can always arrange a separate delivery time of your order.Thommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207739317952506278noreply@blogger.com0