Por Decreto, el Departamento de Boyacá eligio como su representante al Concurso Nacional de la Belleza Cartagena de Indias 2009, a la hermosaCindy Marion Jaimes Cárdenas.
La señorita Boyacá es oriunda de Sogamoso,cuenta con 19 años de edad y cursa quinto semestre de Ingeniería Catastral y Geodésica en la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas en la ciudad de Bogota.
Desde este lugar no muy lejano la acompañaremos en todo el camino que tendra que recorreer ,antes de llegar a Cartegena.
Le auguramos muchos exitos en este reinado y creemos firmemente en Cindy Marion.
Last Tuesday my sister called me at work to tell me about the flood in my sewing room. I can't believe it's been a week already. You all know I could have cried...well, I did and they were tears of JOY!!! space I am overwhelmed by all the emails I received after I posted about it. The blogging world amazes me each and every day. Your words of encouragement, your sympathy and all the stories of your own floods really meant the world to me. I can't thank you enough. We have dried out and are waiting to move things some where upstairs...definitely not staying down there again. Setting up a whole new sewing room could be a lot of blog posts in my future. Our insurance will cover the 2 sewing machines, the computer and the rug (I am hoping at full replacement cost), I'll know more this week. I think everything else dried out pretty well. I lost some things, but am grateful...it could have been a lot worse. I'll keep you posted! space Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. space Now onto Tool Time Tuesday... space I have been using this idea for years and years. However, it deals with electricity, so I'll put a disclaimer in here...please be careful, check labels, use grounded extension cords (three prong) and when in doubt of your electrical system in your own home, ask an electrician. I know what you're thinking...what the heck is she doing on this TTT. space Well, it's for your iron...whether you are quilting or doing your home ironing. I have had several irons over the years and the dial to switch it on and off usually is a pain to turn, especially if it's under the handle. I started using a power strip to simply flip a switch on and off. This makes it very easy and safe because most power strips have a red light on it to let you know when the iron is on. I use the power strip when I'm putting a quilt together so I don't waste energy leaving the iron on in between sewing blocks or rows. I just flip the switch when I need it and off it goes when I don't. I have my ironing board with a power strip set up all the time in my sewing room and one in my closet for ironing our clothing and I've never had a problem with it. Just follow this tips. space A power strip is a bar that just gives you extra outlets. A surge bar is something that you use to protect a computer or tv. You can use your iron on both, but just make sure you check the label.
space See that tiny little line on the back of this label where it says electrical ratings...make sure your iron is ok to use on the power strip. This strip will hold 125 V and 1875 watts. space
Here's the iron in my closet. I didn't even think to check the iron in my sewing room...oh well I think it's soaked. space
This is the label on the back of my iron...120 V and 1200 watts, so that power strip is good.
Here is the power strip. It usually has a short cord and a three pronged plug.
If you need an extension cord to get to your outlet, make sure it is a heavy duty one with three prongs.
Here is a close up.
Plug the power strip into the extension cord and then the extension cord plug into the wall.
Now your iron can be plugged into the power strip.
and you are ready to go. It may seem silly and not everyone will use this idea, but if you're ironing board is always set up, give it a try and see how easy it is just to flip a little switch instead of those crazy little dials that don't turn very well. Maybe it's just me, but I hope I helped one person out there!! This picture is the iron in my closet. Thought I would take some more pictures to share a couple of closet ideas.
This picture is of one of the short walls in the closet. It has a stackable wire rack system that I use to sort our laundry. The long shoe bags are for just the shoes I wear often. The plastic boxes on top are all of my other shoes in categories.
Here is the wire laundry system. I tied on the name badge holders that I use for everything to divide whites, lights, darks and towels.
Here is a close up of the shoe boxes...high heels, black heels, summer flats, flip flops, brown casuals and black casuals. I printed those on big labels and they just stick to the box. Don't think I'm shoe rich or anything...a lot come from Payless, Target or from my sister...all cheap cheap, but cute, cute.
Another wall has a Closet Maid system. I bought the different parts at either Home Depot, Walmart or Job Lot. I asked for gift certificates for Christmas and my birthday to get that and soooo worth it. Although the rest of the Closet Maid sysytem isn't too bad in price, I did buy the 2 -eight cubby systems for $25.00 each at Job Lot!!
Here's my husband's shoe cubby system. He's a size 13 so only one shoe per box. I long time ago, I had this system in my sewing room and used these cubbies for fabric and fat quarters.
This last picture is of the other wall. We are blessed with a great closet and we don't have to change things out seasonally. We don't spend a lot of money on clothes... Lots of hand me downs from my sister, always sale item for me and my husband and gifts for birthdays or Christmas. One tip for a organized closet (or a crazy person like me) is matching coat hangers. Hubby and I have all black, Kelsie has white and Courtney has pink...ok I am nuts.
One more tip...when you clean your closet out, place the coat hangers in backwards at first. Over the course of the year, you will take out the coat hanger of the items that you use all the time, putting it back in the correct way. At the end of the year or longer, the items on the coat hangers that are still hanging backwards are things that you don't wear or haven't worn. Now they can easily be picked out to give to charity. I think the rule is, if you haven't worn it in over a year or more, it should be given away. space
Hope these were all helpful tips for your ironing and your closet organization.
but I won't, because my story is insignificant compared to what other people are dealing with in their lives right now. People are dealing with sickness, grief, loss of a loved one, worrying about money and their jobs. I know that my story pales in comparison, but I still want to share with you my life these last 2 days...I know all the bloggers out there who sew or quilt will understand. space My sewing room is in our basement. I just recently re organized ALL of my things and I mean ALL of my things. Sewing, crafting, gift wrapping, books, magazines, everything. I even took a few pictures for a blog post. Above that section of our basement, on the first floor of our home is where my 85 year old father lives. He and my mom moved in with us 5 years ago, so I could take care of my mom who was at the end stage of Parkinson's disease. My dad has been by himself now for the past 2 years. space One of the rooms in my dad's apartment that is over my sewing room is his laundry room (do you see where I'm heading with this story?) Yes, some of you may have guessed it. His washing machine mal-functioned...didn't click over to the next cycle and kept on filling up and up and up and up and over and out of the drum of the washing machine and onto the floor. Just visualize this for a moment...it was RAINING in my sewing room...all over my Bernina, my serger, my laptop, my 8 foot long shelf of hundreds and hundreds of quilt books and magazines. My husband had to cut the carpet into sections and carry it out in a wheel barrow, because it was so saturated with water. Remember my large wall with the peg board system...well each little cup with pins in it or baggie with patterns in it was filled with water. Thankfully all of my fabric was on the other side of the room and not caught in the "storm". Woo Hoo!! space I am so thankful for my sister who just happened to stop by for a visit around 11:00 am. My husband and I don't get home from work until 5:30. If she didn't stop by that morning, I think you might have seen my Bernina floating down the street!! My sister, my brother-in-law and my husband (who came home from work for a little bit) worked so hard the whole day to get it all cleaned up before I came home from work, because they knew if I saw it the way they did, I would have cried. spacespace Like I said in the beginning...this story is a minor one in comparison to other things that we have dealt with in our lives over the years. It's something that happened to the "things" that we have. "Things", and they are just that. We hung all my magazines and books on ropes to dry out with the wood stove that has been burning down there. The floor is dry, the furniture is back in place...it's still a big mess, but we just take it one pile of stuff at a time. space Remember, I am the one who always sees the glass as half "full" and there is always a silver lining. Well guess what? I had just taken Kelsie's Halloween costume upstairs the night before. Yahoooo!! I think if I had to make that dress over again, I would have to be severely medicated or just fly down to Disney World and buy her a real Belle dress. Another saving grace...all of the I Spy swap fabric is upstairs in our office, safe and sound. Thank God. space I have pictures to share at some point, but they are still too disturbing for my to even look at...oh my gosh, the disorganization is killing me. space Sorry, I haven't replied to any comments these past 2 days, but I know you understand. I'll be back soon and ready to blog again in no time.
Nombre: Yuly Ferreira Lugar de Nacimiento: Bucaramanga Fecha de Nacimiento: 1984 Profesion: Actriz Sexo: Femenino
Esta bumanguesa de 25 años se arriesgó a dejarlo todo para convertirse en actriz.
Abandonó sus estudios de comunicación social en la Unap, en la capital de Santander, y cambió sus comodidades y su vida en familia por alcanzar un sueño.
Llegó a Bogotá llena de esperanzas,aquí encontró apoyo en el actor Fabián Ríos, su exnovio,a quien había conocido en Bucaramanga .
Fue precisamente él quien la guió hasta el maestro Rubén di Pietro para que comenzara su formación actoral. Contactos como Mario Ruiz y Julio César Luna fueron claves para que obtuviera su primer papel en televisión: Violeta Gamarra en Mesa para tres, que la dio a conocer.
De ahí pegó el salto a La saga, negocio de familia para interpretar aMarieta. " Fue muy importante personificar a una bruja guiada por el sexo y la pasión".
Gracias a su belleza latina, nunca le faltaron propuestas para modelar, pero no aceptó por que lo suyo es el arte dramático.
Mientras llega un nuevo rol para seguir desarrollando su talento, Yuly se concentra en sus clases de actuación, en consentir a su novio y, por supuesto, en cuidar a su mascota, un periquito al que llama 'Polo'.
Hace siete años, con los ahorros que había logrado reunir después de trabajar como secretaria en Bucaramanga (Santander) Yuli Ferreira, la actriz que le da vida a Yorley en El último matrimonio feliz, viajó a Bogotá con el único objetivo de cumplir el sueño de entrar a la televisión.
Sin la bendición de su mamá, la joven empacó maletas y llegó a Bogotá a casa de unos amigos, La plata no le duró ni para un mes .
Mantuvo su férrea fe y un día sonó el teléfono y le propusieron ser bailarina de una marca de cerveza. "Como la idea era no quedar me quieta acepté. Aprendí a bailar y durante dos años estuve asistiendo a eventos".
Mientras estudiaba actuación en la academia deJulio Cesar Luna aceptó ser bailarina del cantante Aldo Ranksy durante otros dos años recorrió el país en presentaciones. Hasta que le llegó el momento. Mario Ruiz y Julio César Luna le sirvieron de contacto para que estuviera en los unitarios de ExpedientesyUnidad investigativa.
Ahí empezó a coger cancha. Eso sí, los pretendientes nunca le faltaron, pero su relación con Fabián sigue intacta. Antes de casarse se dejaron por cinco meses, para pensar lo bien. Comprobaron que no podían vivir el uno sin el otro y se casaron en Bucaramanga. Llevan dos años y cuatro meses y se siguen tratando como novios.
Su personaje de bruja en La sagasí que le permitió demostrar sus capacidades. "Yo no sé hasta dónde quiero llegar con esto. A mí me gusta que me sorprendan y mientras haya personajes buenos por hacer. ahí estaré".
Con su trabajo en El último matrimonio felizha tenido la oportunidad de mostrar su lado casero y amoroso, porque es el primer personaje de buena que hace. Pero ha comenzado a ser percibida desde su faceta más atractiva. Ella ríe nerviosa.
"No ve meo en el papel de una mujer sexy", dice. No es mujer de cocteles ni de rumba pesada.
Ahora la tendremos interpretando a un de las Muñecas de la mafia del canal Caracol en donde mostrara toda su belleza y bersatilidad para interpretar un personaje que demanda mucho trabajo
Me he dado cuenta que nuestros politicos aspirante a la presidencia de la republica no tienen un plan de gobierno definido,pues se han dedicado a atacarse entre ellos y no dejan en claro al pais y a sus electores que es lo que ofrecen para sacar a este hermoso pais adelante.
Con la actitud que asumen nuestros candidatos ¿ esperan acaso llegar a ser una mediana competencia para nuestro presidente Uribe? hay que despertar señores candidatos pues nosotros los electores ya no comemos de cuento .
Asi que los invito para que nos den propuestas viables y que realmente se puedan llevar acabo.
Nombre: Valentina Lizcano Angulo Lugar de Nacimiento: Cali Fecha de Nacimiento: 27 de Abril de 1984 Sexo: Femenino Profesion: Actriz Signo: Tauro
La hermosa , actriz y cantante Valentina Lizcano es una mujer apasionada , se caracteriza por tener un estilo único , es controvertida, rumbera, pícara, de mal genio pero sobretodo divertida.
Aunque su mayor pasión es la actuación le encanta la presentación y le fascina cantar. “Yo realmente soy actriz, la vida me trajo por el camino de la presentación y se lo agradezco, también canto y me fascina hacerlo definitivamente sigo los pasos que Dios me ponga en mi camino”.
Se ha caracterizado por ser una buena deportista y ha logrado ganar varias medallas , la lectura no es su fuerte, confiesa que prefiere ver buenas películas. En cuanto a su corazón, se encuentra comprometido y completamente llenito de amor pues ante todo le gusta querer y que la quieran.
Su carrera artística empezó en una unidad investigativa, posteriormente participó en Protagonistas de Novela donde quedó como semifinalista, estuvo en un dramatizado de Bichos y además fue presentadora del mismo.
Esta hermosa caleña dijo adiós a la presentación, en su vida nuevamente se cruzó la actuación,y la vimos en producciones de Nuestra tele como ,Aqui no hay quien viva,Inversiones el ABC, demostrando sus grandes dotes de actriz.Valentina no sólo fue la tierna presentadora que entregó todo su amor a los niños colombianos, dentro de su ser se encuentra una mujer hermosa y completamente seductora.
En el 2007 posó para el reconocido fotógrafo Andrés Reina, quien descubrió la faceta más atrevida y sensual de esta arrolladora mujer. “Yo, como todas las mujeres, soy muy vanidosa simplemente quería demostrar que el mito que nos rodea a los presentadores de programas infantiles de que somos los más feítos, los más gorditos y al mismo tiempo los peor pagos, definitivamente no aplica en mi, además tengo derecho a ser sexy”.
Aunque sus padres no querían que fuera actriz, Valentina nunca dudó en realizar sus sueños y gracias a su perseverancia, esfuerzo y dedicación, no sólo, se convirtió en una excelente profesional sino también en la presentadora cantante y actriz más querida por los niños colombianos. Su ultimo logro fue ser la portada de la revista para hombres Playboy,en donde muestra toda su sensualidad y belleza.
How many of you have a box or a bag of zippers some where in your sewing/craft room? You know those zippers from your mom, grandma or Great Aunt Mable ( I can say that, because I did have a Great Aunt Mable). Well, I have that box too. Don't get me wrong...I love zippers, but you can't sew a zipper in a quilt, so I won't be using a zipper any time soon. Plus, after this weekend's fiasco of sewing Kelsie's Halloween costume...I'm officially DONE with zippers...except for the way I used the zipper below. Now I love zippers again. space I think I mentioned before that Kelsie is going as Belle from Beauty and The Beast to her Senior Halloween party. She wants a short party dress rather than the full length ball gown. For some reason making this dress was like a Halloween nightmare in itself. It's not like I haven't sewn clothes before. I did it all the time...just not lately. It's like riding a bike right? WRONG! space Here's a list:
yellow satin frays like there is no tomorrow (right through a stitched seam) It disappeared right before my eyes into a pile of threads
try not to sew the front skirt into the zipper in the back it will leave a mark!
careful when you are snipping threads...try not to snip a triangular hole in the front of the skirt.
trying to hem a satin skirt that is fraying is like trying to hem the hair on your head
and sewing over a metal zipper will break your needle
Thankfully, I have Kelsie's comforting words of wisdom..."Mom, it's only a costume it doesn't have to be perfect". I love her!!
If I'm brave enough next week, I'll take a picture of her in full costume...maybe.
Now onto a very fast Tool Time Tuesday:
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This was a little fat quarter gifty. I didn't have a ribbon to match the fabric, so this zipper was just perfect.
It's like a 2 for 1. It's a bow and then she can use the zipper after. Plus you're going green, so that's a 3 for 1.
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Hope you like this one...I'm going to "zip" off to bed now.
Nacida en la ciudad de Cali,es hija del músico Alvaro Hoyos y Yamilet Buenaventura Comenzó su carrera en la televisión en el reality Popstars, en la cual fue finalista.
Esto le sirvió para actuar en diversas producciones como La jaula, El vuelo de la cometa, Expedientes,Floricienta (en su versión colombiana), entre otras; hasta llegar a protagonizar la telenovela Oye Bonita.
Oye Bonita (2008) Telenovela.... Diana "La Bonita"
A Diana Hoyos le da pena todo. Se intimida con los saludos de sus admiradores, se "achanta" cuando le halagan sus enigmáticos ojos negros; pareciera no soportar los piropos y luce una sonrisa tímida cuando el administrador de un almacén le da la bienvenida cantándole Bonita, de Diomedes Díaz.
No es inusual. Por algo es la protagonista de Oye Bonita, la novela de Caracol, que se ha mantenido como la número uno frente a sus competidores desde el 27 septiembre del 2008, cuando se estrenó en horario estelar.
Esta caleña que ha sorprendido por su acento costeño, gracias a las clases que le dio el famoso palabrero de la telenovela Guajira, Luis Tamayo, antes de comenzar las grabaciones, prefiere asegurarse de que todo lo que diga será consecuente con lo que haga, y piensa cada respuesta.
Hasta los 17 años - a estas alturas no quiere revelar su edad - vivió en Cali, rodeada de salsa, música tropical y merengue, en el hogar de unos padres que se adoran y un hermano menor que la cuida como si él fuera el mayor. Y ella, la princesa `Bito', como le dicen desde chiquita, y como se quiere llamar en adelante, cuando lance su primer disco, se declara superconsentida.
La música no es casual. Su padre, Jorge Álvaro Hoyos, músico, fundador y director, desde hace 30 años, de La gran banda caleña, le inculcó el amor por el arte.
Quizás por eso, a los 8, ya tocaba piano y guitarra. Y no es que no jugara como todos los niños de su edad, con su hermano y sus primos, la mayoría hombres, se arrastraba por el piso jugando con carros o al fútbol. Pero había mucha disciplina para el estudio. La mayor parte de su niñez y adolescencia alternó las materias básicas que veía en el Colegio La Presentación del Aguacatal, con la Universidad del Valle, el Conservatorio Antonio María Valencia y el Instituto Popular de Cultura, IPC, adonde asistía para pulirse como música y pianista.
Más que las muñecas, el piano fue su juguete preferido. Tuvo una etapa de crisis, entre los 13 y los 15 años, en la que no quería nada de música. Su padre la dejó descansar seis meses, nunca la obligó y por sí sola decidió un día cualquiera, volver a estudiar. "Me empezó a hacer falta, entendí que era mi vida", dice.
A los 17, cuando cursaba último año de bachillerato, decidió que estudiaría Ingeniería de Sonido en la Universidad Javeriana, pero su mamá, una educadora de primaria, vio el comercial sobre las convocatorias de Popstars y la animó a participar. En un mismo mes viajó a Bogotá para el concurso, se graduó del IPC y del colegio. "Fue una época dura", recuerda.
No triunfó, pero se le abrieron las puertas y el canal Caracol la tuvo en cuenta para proyectos que le mostraron el camino de una nueva carrera: actriz. Ingresó a producciones como La Jaula, El vuelo de la cometay en la cinta de Dago García, El carro, todos con personajes de niña buena. "Ojalá algún día tenga la oportunidad de hacer uno con más carácter",dice.
Su última aparición fue en Floricienta y, una vez terminó los capítulos, decidió viajar a Atlanta, porque quería con centrarse en la producción de su propio disco.
De nuevo, le ofrecieron actuar, no como protagonista de Oye bonita, sino en un personaje más pequeño. Probó en el papel estelar y se lo llevó.
Ahora, goza del éxito. Le gusta que la aplaudan, pese a que le da pena. "Es muy halagador todo lo que uno escucha en la calle, porque certifica que estoy haciendo las cosas bien", afirma, y asegura que no se ha dejado obnubilar por la popularidad.
Ella sigue siendo la misma caleña alegre de antes. En cada viaje a su ciudad natal se encuentra con amigas de colegio y no hay quien les pare las tertulias. Sigue amando la carne en bistec que prepara su: mamá, disfrutando del cine, de los centros comerciales y de su novio, el argentino Ezequiel Estremiz, protagonista de la telenovela de RCN El penúltimo beso, del que se declara enamorada, pero de quien prefiere no hablar más.
Este martes viajará a Miami, para terminar la producción de su disco. "Espero que le guste a la gente y que lo reciba con todo el amor con que yo lo estoy haciendo", dice.
Hi Everyone, Space This is Hallie, our tortoiseshell cat. These pictures of her have no purpose in this post, just wanted to show you what we have to deal with. This is how she sleeps in our bedroom or how she hangs out on the back of our office chair. She is like no other cat we've had before. She. Is. Nuts...I won't even get into the stories with you, just thought I would share the pictures. space Now onto a few blogging questions that I have. space
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What is the "Friends" button under the "Followers" icon. I thought I was friends with all of you? Should I be doing something with that button every time I become a follower on some one's blog? I have 7 "Friends" right now...Hi girls!! Thanks for being my friend!
Next, where do you store all you blog photos, once you download them off your camera? I store them on my computer in the "My Pictures" section. It is ridiculously full right now. Which leads me into my next question...
Do you delete a picture from where ever you store it, once you have put it on your blog or do you keep it..."just in case". You know those "just in case" things, like that tiny scrap of Moda fabric that you're saving "just in case" you get inspired to do applique some day and need that little piece of red fabric for a berry on a Christmas wreath or that empty hot chocolate container that you saved "just in case" you feel the need to peel off the label, soak it in hot water for hours and have a cute stainless steel container to store more junk in. Ok, I got way off base from the question. Go back and read it again.
Why can't I "copy and paste" something from some where else. For example, I had permission from some one's blog (that I was sharing with all of you), to use her description of her blog. I went to her blog, high lighted the long description, right clicked on it and clicked "copy". Now, when I go back to my blog post and right click where I want to "paste" it, it won't let me. Why? Is it a copy right issue...because I had permission from her, not that the computer knows that or anything.
and my last one for now, because I know there will be more at some point...Has anyone used the "monetize" button on your blog? It's up there on the top of your dashboard. If you click on it, it will explain Adsense. It's a way for advertisers to post on your blog and you get money from them. My questions are...how much money do you really get? do other bloggers really click on those advertisements? Do you like just a simple, personal blog with no advertising at all? I've had a few different companies email me about advertising on my blog, because of the number of followers...I'm not so sure. What do you think? I think it's one more thing for me to think about and that I don't need!!
Ok, that it's for now. If I get any comments from this post, I can't guarantee I can get back to you soon. Monday is my late night to work and then I work early Tuesday morning. Don't think I am ignoring you, but it might not be until Wednesday when I can get back to you.
The first recipe is my family's absolute favorite. They would eat homemade apple pie everyday if they could. During this season, I do make it a lot, that's why I use the boxed crust. Don't boo me for this...I've tried homemade. The box is just so much quicker. space Here's my apple pie recipe for you to try... space
APPLE PIE
3 pounds apples (I love Macoun, Gala or Braeburn) peeled and sliced
1 cup white, granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon butter
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoon water
2 pie crusts (try the box!!)
a little extra white sugar to sprinkle on top crust
Bake at 425 for the first 15 minutes, then drop the temperature down to 350 for 35-45 minutes (maybe longer). I always go by the texture of the apples inside, not the color of the crust. My family like the apples really cooked. I usually stick a knife into the vent hole on the top crust. If the apple doesn't feel tender, I cook it longer. If the crust is browning too much, I cover it with foil until the apples are done.
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Stir to coat all apples.
Place bottom crust in pie plate and fill with sugared apples. Dot with the teaspoon of butter. Why the butter...I don't know. My mom always did, it's butter so you can't go wrong and she is looking down on us from above, so you'd better just do it!! space
Cover apples with top crust and seal the 2 crust together by pinching the edges. In a small bowl, mix egg yolk with 2 teaspoons of water. space
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Use a pastry brush or just use your fingers to coat the entire top crust with the wash. Just a light coat...sprinkle with white sugar all over the top. This gives you a golden, sweet, crunchy top. space
Don't forget to use a knife to cut vent holes to let out the steam. I've always used the letter "H" for every pie I've ever made. It's my husband nickname. space
and here you have it...a delicious apple pie just waiting for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
spacespaceThe next recipe is called Potato Bake and is another family favorite. I do make it for our regular dinners, but when we have my side and my husband's side of the family over, I double this recipe...and every bit of it goes. space
Potato Bake
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One 2 lb. bag frozen Ore-Ida hash browns (the cubed kind) thawed
12 oz sour cream (about 3/4 of a 16 oz. container)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( 8 oz bag is 2 cups)
1 can cream of chicken soup (DO NOT DILUTE)
1 stick butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped onion, optional (great with or without)
1 teaspoon salt
dash of black pepper
Topping mixture:
Plain corn flakes, crushed (sprinkle as much as you'd like to cover the top)
1/2 stick melted butter
Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients except the topping mixture. Spoon into greased casserole dish. Top with crushed corn flakes and drizzle with the 1/2 stick melted butter. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until golden in color and bubbly.
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Mix all of the main ingredients in a large bowl to incorporate it well.
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Spoon into greased casserole.
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Top with the crushed corn flakes and melted butter. Bake and enjoy.
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I am so mad I didn't get a picture of it when it came out of the oven and before it went to the table. You really wouldn't want to see it when it came back from the table...it was an empty mess. Proof positive it was delicious!! space
Hope you can try these 2 family favorites if not now, maybe over the upcoming holidays.
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Happy cooking,
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ps...I did very well on my "To Do" list today...you would be very proud of me.
Sorry, I didn't download this picture from my camera. I think I'll blame it on the scanner/camera wizard from the last post. space This great set of I spy fabric is from Di from NY...thanks Di...too cute
