Piece of Cake

Rachel came over and showed us how to use fondant with cakes! It was so much fun and we learned so many cool things! Thanks to Rachel for a wonderful evening.

Some of us had a little too much fun! ...didn't quite make it through the night.

Candy Making!

Wednesday was candy making night with Annie! It was super fun and super tasty. We make toffee and truffles...and it was awesome. Fun, easy, delicious, what more can you ask for? Annie did a great job demonstrating her candy recipes, it was like being a part of a cooking show on TV.


Even I, sugar intolerant, non desert cooking, individual couldn't stop licking my fingers and now have hope that I might be able to actually make something sweet and tasty! It was so fun to have everyone that came there...yummy candy and good company who could ask for anything more?

Hooks, Yarn and Fun Times

We did some crocheting Wednesday night! Some of us brought existing projects and some of us were there to learn for the first time. My sister Airie came over and taught us double and single crochet and we had fun figuring it out. Thank you to Airie for taking the time to teach us and also thank you to Sage for getting bread from The Great Harvest Bread Co. for snackies...it was so tasty.

Airie was a very patient teacher...this was like the 4th time she's taught me how to do this...thanks for sharing your talents sis!

Annie and Rachel did such a good job figuring things out they were already on to the fancy stuff by the end.

My first meager attempt...it's turning into a very fat scarf, if only you could see my face...it looked a lot like Leslie's that you see here ;) ....

Coming right along very nicely!

The advanced students.

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It was fun to learn a new skill, share talents and ideas, and enjoy everyone's company! Thanks for coming!!!

Here's that website that Airie suggested for tons of free patterns and ideas...

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/

Card Making Fun

Cheryl came and shared with us her talents, techniques, tools and supplies. Thanks so much Cheryl for helping us out! Check out these sample cards that she made for us to see...

Cheryl showed us the ease of making several different cards with the lots of the same materials. She also shared with us (Leslie and I in particular ;) the best ways to save money in the business.

Jamie brought a "Cuttlebug" and showed us the ways of die cuts and embossing. You'll never guess what's on our wish lists now. Thanks Jamie! ;)

It was a fun, helpful night and it was exciting to learn more about making cards especially in time for the holidays. It was good to eat cookies and socialize as well, thanks to those of you came... Happy Card Making!

Let the Cooking Begin!

We had our cooking group this week. It was definately more laughing than cooking, but we had fun. Thanks to all that came and participated!

Hummus, Salsa, Onion Dip and Apples!

Here's the recipes that we made and enjoyed at Enrichment! Let us know how it works out for you. Enjoy!


Hummus
2 cups of canned garbanzo beans, drained (save the juice though, you might use it if its too dry)
1/3 c. tahini
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
2 gloves garlic, halved
1 tbl. olive oil
1 pinch of paprika
1 tsp. minced parsley

Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
Drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.


Salsa
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 serrano chilis, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper to taste

1. Combine chives, cilantro, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, salt and pepper to taste in an electric blender. Pulse till your desired consistency.


Onion Dip
16 oz Sour cream
1 package of lipton onion soup mix

mix sour cream and onion soup mix together well and refrigerate for 30 mins. I just mix it into the tub the sour cream comes in, and then change dishes when I serve it.


Tan (green apple snack)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
5 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and diced


In a large bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and black pepper. Taste and adjust sugar and vinegar to your personal preference. Add the apples, and stir to coat.

Hike to Stewart Falls!

October 18th: We went on a beautiful hike to Stewart Falls. Originally we intended to go to Timpanogas Falls(from the Aspen Grove trail), but upon arriving at the trail head, decided on Stewart, I mean who doesn't love Stewart Falls? It was a safe bet hike. It was an awesome day and the trail was beautiful. We had lunch when we reached the Falls, Chicken Kababs, sauteed peppers, cantaloupe, and German potato salad. It was super tasty. Good Times were had by all.