MBC: Ewwy Gooey Slime Filled Cupcakes

MBC: Ewwy Gooey Slime Filled Cupcakes: I'll be the first to admit, I'm a sucker for themes but I guess that's no secret really. All you have to do is whisper a project them...

Feline lovers - another lost soul

 Yesterday morning we found yet another lost feline soul outside. This young fella, which we have started calling Leo, is in really bad shape. He is wafer thin and seems to have a facial or mouth/jaw injury. We watched him attempt to eat dry food, but, you could visibly see it was agonizing. So, off I went to the pantry to get some soft food. Poor, poor Leo, he is so hungry. I will post a picture as soon as I can.

Kitty Condos - still need to come up with a name

Just one more reason for Jeff to continue his construction of Kitty Condos. The construction on the bottom floor is in place on our patio. There are 3 condos already equipped with straw and warm blankets for the upcoming winter.We have placed our patio umbrella over it until the second floor and roof construction can be completed.

Lace & Pearl Bracelet

Lace & Pearl Bracelet

from {panka} with love: Glowing jar project

from {panka} with love: Glowing jar project - varázslat a lakásban (EN/HU)...:   Since the above image is one of my 'most famous' photos, I've got a lot of requests on how I made these glowing jars. So, I decided to ...

No Sew...No Glue Pumpkin! 

So stinkin' cute! 

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no sew, no glue pumpkin instructions.

2012 Altrusa Chili Cook-Off

The HTA Gang had so much fun...and our Nifty 50's Chili rocked!

The event was a huge success. 

Altrusa was able to surpass last year and raised $16k towards it's literacy program.

Chickadilla Soup

CHICKADILLA SOUP
 

1 lb chicken breast or thighs (de-bone yourself & save)

30 oz diced tomatoes
1 pkg enchilada sauce mix 
1 1/4 c water
4 oz green chiles
32 oz chicken stock
1-15 oz can black beans
1-15 oz can mild chili beans
10 oz frozen corn
1 med chopped onion
3 T fresh cilantro
2 t cumin
1 t chili powder
1 t sea salt
1 t pepper
2 minced garlic

Place all ingredients in stock pot & simmer for 1 hr Remove chicken, shred & return to pot. Cook 1 hr longer. Serve over rice. Add a dollop sour cream and some shredded cheddar or Monterey jack.