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.