Saturday, September 29, 2012

Sunday words

bench

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Sunday words

bench

Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;

do not fret —

it leads only to evil.

Psalm 37:8

Friday, September 14, 2012

Scarecrow Crunch

Scarecrow Crunch : ThePrairieCottage
Stirred up a batch of our favorite fall snack mix… Scarecrow Crunch!
It’s really easy.  No baking.  Just mix it together and voila :)
Scarecrow Crunch : ThePrairieCottage
SCARECROW CRUNCH
4 cups Honey Nut Cheerios 
4 cups tiny twist pretzels
1 bag candy corn 
2 cups Reese’s pieces
2 boxes caramel popcorn (Crunch ‘n Munch)
1 box chocolate Teddy Grahams or chocolate animal crackers

Mix gently in a large bowl. Store in airtight container.
Scarecrow Crunch : ThePrairieCottage
For being so simple, it sure is a pretty fall treat :)

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Shop Updates

Happy Wednesday!
Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend! Just popping in to give you a quick shop update.
Here’s a little collage of some fall favorites that have been restocked…
fall Collage

And the sweetest little model wearing her turkey hat and a cowgirl hat
libby collage
For more info, stop by the Prairie Cottage or PuddinToes :)

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Freezer cream-style corn…. and corn cutting tip

This is an old favorite of ours.  Not sure where the recipe originated, but we’ve been making it for at least 20 years.  It tastes absolutely heavenly on a cold, windy and/or snowy day… a little bit of summer. 
There are cutters made specifically to cut corn off the cob, but since it’s only a once a year task, this is what I do: 
Cutting corn from the cob - the Prairie Cottage
Stand the corn on the center of an angel food pan and go at it with the electric knife.  Much faster than a regular knife, although it will do the job if you don’t have an electric one. 
Freezer creamed corn - Cutting corn from the cob  - the Prairie Cottage
Isn’t it pretty? 
Pretty kernels - thePrairieCottage

Here it is, ready for the freezer containers…
Freezer creamed corn - ready to bag & freeze! ... thePrairieCottage
FROZEN CREAM-STYLE CORN:
18 cups raw corn, cut off the cob
1/2 cup butter (butter only, no margarine :)
1 quart half and half
3/4 - 1 cup sugar

Mix ingredients in a large roaster and bake in a 300 degree oven for 1 hour.  Stir every 15 minutes.  Let cool and freeze in freezer containers or zipper bags. 

To serve:  Thaw and reheat in oven or microwave.
*The original recipe makes special note that salt should not be used, as it will make the corn tough.