Quarantine Questions ~Is Pizza Friday a Thing? ~Are You All Participating? ~What Pizza is Your Favorite? ~Do you Prepare Homemade, Take and Bake, or Order Delivery?

Hubby and I have been staying close to home

since I returned from Massachusetts...which is 10 weeks now.

We go out only for essential errands like groceries,

prescriptions, and to mail packages of masks at the usps.

Hubby worked from home for most of that time,

taking care of the very essential work they do

at the DOL regarding Unemployment.

For me, every day is pretty much the same,

however we do look forward to seeing what we can create

for Pizza Friday. Last night, an Italian Sausage Supreme.

This is what was under that layer of cheese:

Italian Sausage

Caramelized Onions & Red Peppers

Mushrooms & Black Olives

It was delicious!

Last week... Chicken Bacon Ranch.

The addition of green onions added

a little pop of color and just the right texture.

Before that, Turkey Pepperoni and Veggies,

Shrimp Alfredo,

And Chicken Cordon Blue...

Another favorite of ours.

Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Green Onion, and Red Pepper.

We prefer a Thin and Crispy Crust, so I have been experimenting

with a variety of pizza dough recipes. One thing is constant...

I like to add Italian Seasoning in with the flour.

Since I really have nothing but time on my hands,

I like to prepare Homemade Pizza. However, when we order,

It is usually from Dominos. This is my favorite...

from the Build Your Own Menu,

Chicken, Spinach, and Roasted Red Peppers.

This was pretty tasty, too.

From the Dempsey’s Take and Bake Menu...

The Mrs. Brady, it was their Pizza of the Week,

A delightful combination of flavors.

Now it’s your turn to tell me about your favorite pizza toppings!

Stay safe and well.

Take Care,

~Natalie

What'cha Workin' on Wednesday ~and What's Been Happening Here...

In the last week of the school term,

my foods class has their most challenging labs...

the "combination foods".

One of my favorites is Potato Soup.

Here is the recipe on our Cooking Blog.

Daughter Amy and I have Spring Fever and 

are looking at wreaths on Pinterest.

Should we buy a wreath for the front door?

Or is another trip to Hobby Lobby 

for DIY supplies in order?

Hubby worked on a DIY Project of his own.

He and his hunting buddy had made sausage.

These needed to bake for most of the day.

And now they are sealed and in the freezer.

In the classroom, President of Wells Fargo visited with my Juniors and Seniors about developing a relationship with your bank and how to build your credit score.

Also...protect yourselves.

Identity theft is a problem that everyone will face at some time during their life.

And these Employment Specialists from the Department of Labor spoke about how to be more employable...

and then once you get a job, how do you keep your job?

side note: there was a problem with the heating system in my room.

way too hot to feel productive.

Some students loved it,

some just felt sleepy.

The vent has been fixed and the climate has returned to normal.

With all the end of term food preparation at school,

Hubby treated me to a pizza delivery.

My preference is roasted red pepper and spinach...

And his...pepperoni and mushroom.

Jake, this photo is for you!

Enjoy the rest of your week, everyone.

Take care,

~Natalie

Monday Mania ~~Back to School & Sunday's Report at Winterfest

All of you artists and crafters will get this...

I always have several projects started, 

and then before a show, there is the big finish.

I had a batch of these wine bottle bags started...

they just needed their drawstring at the top 

and their buttons on their belt.

Since Winterfest doors don't open till 11:00,

I had plenty of time to get them finished early Sunday morning.

Here he is, on display, with hubby's wine bottle jewely.

I still have two left, so let me know if you would like to purchase one.

They would ship easily too!

And speaking of hubby's wine bottle necklaces...

we sold many, but still have several left in our inventory.

These are a great gift idea to have on hand during the holidays.

They are lightweight and ship easily also,

so let me know if you are interested in the prices.

It was a short night.

We unloaded our display stands at the storage shed.

Our inventory is stored here at the house.

We had a bite to eat and before we knew it...

It was Monday morning.

It was buzzing at the supermarket when I got there at 7 a.m.

Aisles were filled with boxes to stock the shelves for Thanksgiving,

and the assortment of turkeys was quite impressive!

I was there for pizza ingredients...

the last of our yeast bread labs.

Cooking is a science and an art!

Looking good, Ladies!!

Take care,

~Natalie

Stitching & Stewing on Sunday VIII

FLOOD UPDATE
I want to thank everyone who has expressed concern and offered prayers for those afftected by the flood waters. Here, in Aberdeen, it has been cold and that has helped. The creek is still contained by the dike and homes are still safe. In Fargo, classes at NDSU have been canceled for another week. I visited with a good friend who's sister and mom are staying with her as they have been evacuated from their homes. Lotsof people have been displaced and your prayers are much appreciated.
MY STITCHING TODAY
We are all in the mood for spring. This weekend I brought out these delicious cotton yarns to crochet some washcloths...Don't these colors just make you happy?!

MY STEWING TODAY
I made Breakfast Pizza...
INGREDIENTS:
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes
Green Pepper, diced
Onion, minced
4 eggs
1/3 cup milk
8 slices bacon, cooked & cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, if desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray pizza pan with cooking spray.
2.Unroll dough into pan; press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust; press perforations to seal.
3.Bake 5 minutes.
4.In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in milk.
5.Remove partially baked crust from oven. Distribute potatoes, bacon, peppers, onion and cheese evenly over crust. Sprinkle the parsley over top. Pour egg milk mixture over top.
6. Return to oven; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until set and edges are golden brown. Cut into wedges.

...and last, but not least...here is our forcast...

... I wish I could say I'm kidding...

Pizza ~ Everyone's Favorite

The Basic Foods class includes a unit in Homemade yeast dough...

We make dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls and of course, everyone's favorite, Homemade Pizza.

Pizza Crust

1 cup warm water

1 pkg. yeast

2 1/2 to 3 cups flour

1 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. olive oil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray pizza pan. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in flour, salt, and oil. Knead on counter, until dough forms a ball. Cover with a clean dish towel and let raise 5 minutes. Roll out dough on counter and place on pizza pan. Bake 8 minutes on bottom rack. Take out and add toppings. Bake additinal 10-12 minutes.

This crust is so easy to make and is so delicious. It turns out nearly every time. It is a favorite with our students.