Monthly Archives: September 2012

I’m a Fan of…

28 Friday Sep 2012

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When I was in 6th grade, my friends and I started a fan club. I’m not sure what we were fans of. We each signed a fan club membership card, though, and we had at least two meetings in my friend’s garage to leaf through issues of teen fan magazines. Shawn Cassidy and Lief Garrett were on the pages back then, posing in leather jackets and bell-bottoms.

I didn’t mind babysitting on Friday nights in high school as long as I could put the kids to bed and watch Remington Steele. I was a big fan of Pierce Brosnan’s dreamy blue eyes.

The summer I got my driver’s license was the summer of Top Gun. We cruised down the highway in my aunt’s silver Cadillac, windows down and “Highway to the Danger Zone” blaring on the radio. I was a huge fan, not of Tom Cruise, but of Val Kilmer. I loved it when his character, Iceman, snaps his teeth at Maverick and calls him dangerous.

Nowadays, I’m not a big fan of many actors, although I do admit that David Tennant was an admirable Dr. Who. Rather than hot men, I seem to be more a fan of other things. I’m a fan of my morning cup of coffee. I love Kaffe Fassett fabric designs. Here’s a quilt block I just finished using “Paperweight” fabrics.

Double Star Block

I’m a fan of blogging and my readers, comments and Constant Comment tea. I’m a fan of morning walks and sunsets on the beach. I’m a fan of real chocolate and cheeseburgers. I’m a fan of hayrides under blue skies and spending time with my daughters. I’m my husband’s biggest fan.

Hayride!

What are you a fan of?

Spin Cycle at Second Blooming

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Easy Candy Corn Marshmallow Pops

27 Thursday Sep 2012

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This fun fall recipe has been one of my most popular posts, so I’m sharing it with you again! This recipe comes from Food Family Finds. These easy Candy Corn Marshmallow Pops were a huge hit with my daughters and their friends last Halloween.

You will need these things:

Cookie Sticks
White Candy Melts OR yellow and orange candy melts
Candy coloring (if using white candy melts)
Crisco
Marshmallows (regular-sized works best–some generic brands are too small. The original recipe calls for giant marshmallows, but in my opinion they were too big and sweet.)
parchment paper
Optional: Clear treat bags with twist ties

Some of the supplies you’ll need

Melt the orange candy melts and a tablespoon of Crisco for each 1/2 cup of candy melts in the microwave using the directions on the package. If you are using white candy melts, be sure to use candy coloring only, not food coloring. Food coloring will make your candy too runny and it will not set properly. Dip the marshmallows two-thirds deep into the candy. Place the marshmallows on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

When the orange candy is completely hardened, repeat the process with the yellow candy melts, dipping the bottom one-third of the marshmallow into the candy. Allow the candy to harden completely.

Candy Corn Marshmallow Pops are a fun treat to bring to a Halloween party. They are also a great gift for teachers, babysitters, or any one who has a sweet tooth!

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