The Adventures of Shirley’s Spuds it’s hashbrowns today

April 4, 2020Leave a comment

I do love a good potato. Baked, fried, hash browned, pancaked, twice baked, curried, boiled, YUM! They all have a place on my plate because they can be crispy and soft, mild flavored or boldly spiced. Would you like to join me as I share my spud secrets? See my first recipe, potato pancakes, here.

It’s hashbrowns for breakfast today or any meal will do.

Recipe:

Peel and grate 1 russet potato per person.

Heat about 2 tablespoons per potato of frying liquid in an appropriately sized pan. One potato fits in an 8 inch skillet or 2 potatoes fit in a 10 inch skillet. I used Ghee today and olive oil works too.

The oil needs to sizzle before adding the grated potato. Add all the potatoes at once. Flatten to a patty shape to fill the pan to about 1/2 inch depth.

Fry 3-4 minutes per side. Flip when the edges are brown. Do a peek under to ensure the entire patty is brown before flipping. We want a nice, crispy patty!

I top with Penzey’s Seasoned Salt. And that’s the recipe! There are no leftovers because I make just what we can eat in one meal. Because, you know, the crispy patty turns to mushy patty in the frig.

Hope you enjoyed today’s installment of The Adventures of Shirley’s Spuds!

Super Awesome Spud Maker Shirley

Paper Crafting Porch Pick Up Kits

March 30, 2020April 9, 2020Leave a comment

I am slowing going through my stamp room and organizing. This means I am placing similar items next to each other and not just tucked in where there might be an empty space:) It’s become evident that I am paper ~~hoarder~~ crafter. However, I have been a Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator for over 16 years so am allowed to keep a few items on hand (wink wink on “a few”). I use my supplies through in person events which have been delayed.

As I was organizing, I have been pondering the dilemma of what to do with my paper stash now that my in person events have been delayed. I have come up with Porch Pick Up Kits! Read below for details.

Select either the greeting card making kit or the mixed media kit. Both will share similar supplies as shown in the photo: ink pads, ribbons, self adhesive embellishments and cardstock sniblets, full sheets of cardstock, full sheets of designer series paper and lots of assorted image wood mounted stamps.

The greeting card kit will include scored and cut cardstock ready to make 20 greeting cards with envelopes. The mixed media kit substitutes the scored cardstock and envelopes with 12×12 cardstock and designer series papers.

Either kit option is $25 per kit. Add $5 for inclusion of a tombo liquid glue. I am happy to add-on more consumable supplies to your kit in $10 increments so you are set for a bit:) Just let me know what you want more of: solid colored papers, patterned papers, embellishments or ribbons. I also have glue dots in stock for $6 per box.

Porch Pick Up and payment left under the pallet tree on my front step at my house in Sun Prairie. Click the Contact button to message me to set up a pick up time. Let me know which kit you are ordering and if there are any add-ons. Thank you for allowing me to share my stash with you and helping to keep your family entertained while we stay safer at home.

Stampin’ Up! is a direct selling company which is based in Utah where most of their products are made. I have been enjoying product deliveries directly to my front door via UPS for over 16 years . The company is in their 32nd year in business. I order my supplies online and you can too. Click the Shop Now button on the right side to zoom to my online store. Please make sure my name is in the upper right corner of the screen when placing your order or select me as your demonstrator.

Another option for discount shopping is signing up to be a demonstrator on my team.Click here for that information since the sign up process is completely online. Sign up today or tomorrow and enjoy more free items in your $99 welcome kit! That includes a mini trimmer, designer series paper sampler and 1 additional stamp set of your choice. The rest of the kit includes $125 of product of your choice and there is free shipping on the entire box o’ supplies! Please make sure my name is in the upper left corner of the screen so you care signing up to be a member of my team! Thank You!

Super Awesome Shirley

Quinoa Tuna Bites aka What’s for Dinner

March 26, 20201 Comment

I shared a potato pancake recipe a few days ago. Along side those pancakes were quinoa tuna bites. I originally created the bites at a paper crafting retreat about a year ago. Click here for the other yummies that were served with that meal.

Here is the recipe in case you want to try it. This recipe is a little different from the original since it makes a smaller quantity. It makes enough patties for about 4 meals.

Tuna Quinoa Bites

1 – 12 oz can tuna in water, drained really well

1 tsp Penzey’s Adobo seasoning or your choice of seasoning (Penzey’s sweet curry was in the original recipe)

about 1/4 cup cooked onion

1 large egg

about 1/2 cup cooked quinoa

Mix all ingredients in a bowl, adding more or less quinoa so the mixture is slightly wet.

Fry on both sides in extra virgin olive oil and serve hot. I tried frying in coconut oil this time and that worked well. Those patties had a slight coconut flavor. I would use the coconut oil again:)

I cook 1 cup of quinoa and use it for other dishes. Yesterday I sauteed about 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with green beans. Added some cooked quinoa, cashews and curry powder to make a quick meal. Today, the quinoa went in a mug of chicken stock with leftover chicken and lots of garlic powder to make a warming mug of quick soup.

I’ll share more recipes to help you make something delicious too. So check back soon!

Super Awesome Chef Shirley

If you feel like ordering, there are more products to Sale-A-Brate.

March 25, 2020Leave a comment

Home office business decisions are made months and even years in advance. That is what happened with the timing of the third release of Sale-A-Bration products that are available now. I know this is a difficult time with the ever changing landscape of the covid-19 situation. In case your coping mechanism is to hibernate in your stamp space, this is a gentle reminder that Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st. The third release of Sale-A-Bration products added a few more annual catalog items as free options with purchase.

The additional options are shown below. I think the Butterfly Duet punch is a super option for springtime designs. My next pick is the Dinoroar designer series paper package because of the vibrant colors. Gotta love the self adhesive red rhinestone basic jewels for ease of use.

Click to access 03.24.20_FLYER_SAB_3RD_RELEASE_US.pdf

Please click here to zoom to my online store for more Sale-A-Bration options and to place an order. Please make sure my name is in the upper right corner of the page so I get credit for your order and can snail mail you a thank you card.

As always, being a demonstrator saves you dollars because you purchase products using your demo discount. Sale-A-Bration is the best time to join my team of Super Awesome Stampers because of the extra free products that are included in your welcome kit. Click here for the full benefits of being a demonstrator, view the extra free products and sign up details. Please make sure my name and photo are in the upper left corner to make sure you are signing up under me. Thank You!

Please let me know how I can help you continue to stamp with me while we Stay Safer at Home. Thanks!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley

Paper Crafting Porch Pick Up Kits

March 23, 2020April 1, 2020Leave a comment

Sun Prairie, you are lucky to have me in your midst! I am a paper ~~crafter~~ hoarder. People into crafting have been training for staying at home and crafting for years. My chosen craft is creating greeting cards, scrapbooks and small gift packaging using Stampin’ Up! supplies.

Stampin’ Up! is a direct selling company which is based in Utah where most of their products are made. As a Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator for over 16 years (the company is in their 32nd year in business), I have been enjoying product deliveries directly to my front door via UPS. I order my supplies online and you can too. Click the Shop Now button on the right side to zoom to my online store. Please make sure my name is in the upper right corner of the screen when placing your order or select me as your demonstrator.

If an online order is not your style, I am offering Paper Crafting Porch Pick Up Kits. Select either the greeting card making kit or the mixed media kit. Both will share similar supplies as shown in the photo: ink pads, ribbons, self adhesive embellishments and cardstock sniblets, full sheets of cardstock, full sheets of designer series paper and lots of assorted image wood mounted stamps.

The greeting card kit will include scored and cut cardstock ready to make 16 greeting cards with envelopes. The mixed media kit substitutes the scored cardstock and envelopes with 12×12 cardstock and designer series papers.

Either kit option is $25 per kit. Add $5 for inclusion of a tombo liquid glue. I am happy to add more consumable supplies to your kit so you set for a bit:) Just let me know what you want more of: solid colored papers, patterned papers, embellishments or ribbons. I also have glue dots in stock for $6 per box.

Super Awesome Kit Maker Shirley