It is Finished!!!

Yes, it's true.....I have finished my painting project with 5 days left until Christmas!!!! The walls were fixed by the drywall professional, the Kilz 2 was rolled or brushed on to prep the walls for new paint, the walls have two new coats of  Valspar's Baking Clay, the wood trim was cleaned and prepped with Kilz then painted with two coats of Valspar's Swiss Coffee, the painting supplies were cleaned up and my new Forest Oak floors were vacummed and cleaned to a shiny luster!!!

Last night, 4 men were in my home moving our furniture back in...thank you John, Scott, Mark and Harley Man!!!!!!!!  I'll post photos after Christmas, once everything is back in it's place (maybe). :)  For now...............IT IS FINISHED!!! Let Christmas begin!!!!

Food Friday-#10

Today I want to share some cheese ball recipes with you.  Each recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious.  The first recipe is a Christmas favorite at our house....even for those who don't normally eat oysters!!!

Oyster Ball

Ingredients:

• 1 8 oz. package of cream cheese
• 1 tin of smoked oysters
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. onion salt
• 6-8 drops of Tabasco Sauce (we like it spicy so I always add more)
• Chopped parsley flakes or pecans

Directions:
Soften cream cheese.
Wash, drain and chop smoked oysters.
Add oysters, lemon juice, onion salt and Tabasco Sauce to softened cream cheese.
Form mixture into a ball and place on wax paper.  Roll ball in parsley or chopped pecans.
Wrap ball in wax paper or Saran Wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve with your favorite crackers.

Parmesan-Cream Cheese Ball

 

 

Ingredients:

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

Using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in the bacon and green onions. Add the black pepper, salt and cayenne pepper if using. Using a rubber spatula, gather the cheese mixture into a rough ball. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap and scatter the parsley all over. Transfer the ball to the plastic wrap. Tightly wrap the cheese ball in the plastic wrap making sure the parsley adheres, twisting at one end to form a tight ball. Chill the ball for at least 3 hours. When ready to serve, remove the plastic and place the ball on a serving plate. serve with assorted crackers and vegetables.

Pineapple Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 

• 1-1/2 packages (12 oz) cream cheese
• 1 small can crushed pineapple (well drained)
• powdered sugar (to taste- approximately 2-3 Tbsp.)
• green onion (optional-to taste, approximately 2 Tbsp.)
• chopped ham (optional-to taste, approximately 2-3 Tbsp. You can use deli meat ham)
• chopped pecans (about 1 cup worth)

Directions:
Combine all ingredients together.
Mash into a ball and chill.
Roll in crushed pecans or slivered almonds.
Refrigerate until served. Serve with crackers.
Enjoy!

Are You Crafty???

I was checking one of the blogs I read, Six Sisters Stuff, and found this awesome Christmas wreath!!!  The idea actually came from another blog, Eddie Ross.  For only $10.00 or less, you can make one of these wreaths to decorate your door or mantel. Both blogs have step by step directions along with photos.....go check them out!  I've included the list of supplies for you and some photos of the wreaths different bloggers made!!!

Supplies you'll need to make your wreath:

-wire hanger

-about 80 ornaments (the ornaments from Dollar Tree come in packs of 12)

-pliers

-glue gun

-thick wired ribbon that has the same print on both sides- you will want about 6-9 feet, depending on how big you want your bow to be

-skinny craft wire to tie your bow

Photo from Six Sisters Stuff

Photo from Eddie Ross

Photo from Natty Knows Best

Photo from 3 Peanuts