Printable Glade coupon

     Here is a printable Glade coupon from bzzagent! Click on the link below. They have a great site to try out products, read/add reviews, plus a whole lot more... Easy to sign-up! I recently signed up and became a BZZagent.  I received this coupon from them to share with my blog readers.  I am also waiting for a "spring cleaning solutions package" with SC Johnson products in it for my home.  Check out their website! http://www.bzzagent.com/

coupon link:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vi&tqnm=ychleyj65351115&o=83203&c=SJ&p=LHdD5Eix

Family Fun Magazine craft

When I saw this in the March, 2011 issue of Family Fun magazine I thought it was such a great idea! Best magazine! The website does not provide a picture to go along with the directions... I took a photo of the page to go along with it. (I always find it more helpful to have a picture when doing a craft.)  You can color coordinate them to go with family celebrations, birthdays or even school functions.  If you didn't want to use the lamp-cord kit, just use a styrofoam ball and a good glue to use them as a hanging decoration.  Kids will have a lot of fun with this version...

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/cupcake-liner-lantern-992740/

Materials

12-inch-diameter paper lantern

Wide mixing bowl

170 standard-size pleated paper cupcake liners (match the colors of the lantern and the liners closely)

Paintbrush

Tacky glue (check the label to be sure it dries clear)

170 mini pleated paper cupcake liners

Lamp-cord kit and bulb (follow wattage guidelines for your lantern)


Instructions

Assemble the lantern according to the package directions, then set it upside down in the bowl. If you're using cupcake liners with color or pattern only on the outside, fl ip them inside out (speed up the process by keeping them stacked and turning a few at a time).

Working in batches of ten, brush the bottoms of the standard-size liners with a light, even layer of tacky glue (thin it with water, if needed).

Quicky press the cups onto the lantern, applying them in evenly spaced rows around the circumference. (Spacing out the rows allows the liners to expand as they dry.)

When the glue is dry, add more standard-size liners to fi ll in the gaps and let dry.

Brush glue on the bases of the mini liners and adhere them inside the standard-size ones. For an even fuller-looking lantern, such as the white one above, substitute standard-size "flowers" for some of the mini liners (see the instructions at right).

Flip the lantern and repeat the process on its top section. Plug in the lamp cord, hold the illuminated bulb inside the lantern, and check for bare spots. Fill them with mini or standard-size liners as needed.

When it's dry, hang the lantern following the instructions on the packaging of the lamp-cord kit.

Variations: TO MAKE FLOWERS Scrunch a standard-size liner toward its center, then press the bottom flat. Brush glue onto the flattened surface, then stick the flower in place.

Taste of Home

     I attended the Taste of Home cooking show yesterday in Keene N.H. It was my first show, I really enjoyed it.... The goodie bag was filled with The Spring 2011 Cooking school magazine, Simple and Delicious magazine, and great coupons from company's such as Philadelpia, Classico, and Gallo. It was filled with yummy recipes, 10 of which the instructor cooked on stage for the audience. In the beginning of the show they have you fill out a form that was in our goodie bag (another plus!).  They collect the form and use them throughout the show to draw from.  Great prizes like cookbooks, a grill/smoker, and even the food that was prepared during the show were given away.
     I am sure that each show is different but I do wish the 2 televisions on each side could have been larger.  It was a bit difficult to see.  Other than that, so worth it! The tickets were 12.00 a piece.  A free pre-show was also given hours before the show.  The pre-show featured company's/products from our city.  If you love to cook check it out!  There is a list of shows/times on their website.  I included the link below. 

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Schools/About-the-Taste-of-Home-Cooking-School

A FEW OF MY FAVORITES FROM THE SHOW:
 
Lemon Angel Cake Roll Recipe

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Lemon-Angel-Cake-Roll-2
10 Servings Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
 
Ingredients

9 egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

FILLING:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Yellow food coloring, optional
Additional confectioners' sugar

Directions

Place the egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; lightly coat paper with cooking spray and set aside.

Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in flour, about 1/4 cup at a time.

Carefully spread batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes.

Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.

Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, peel and food coloring if desired. Cool to room temperature without stirring.

Unroll cake; spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving plate; sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 243 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.


Parmesan, Walnut & Arugula Baskets
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Parmesan--Walnut---Arugula-Baskets
6 Servings Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts

SALAD:
4 cups fresh arugula or spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup green grapes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cheese and 1 teaspoon walnuts over the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from the heat and let stand for 30 seconds.

Using a spatula, carefully remove cheese mixture and immediately drape over an inverted glass with a 2-in.-diameter bottom; cool completely. Repeat with remaining cheese and walnuts, forming five more baskets.

For salad, in a large bowl, combine the arugula, grapes and walnuts. Whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over arugula mixture; toss to coat. Place 1/2 cup salad in each basket. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 147 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 357 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Coupon network

I just printed coupons on http://couponnetwork.com/ It was super easy to print coupons, I really like the way it is set up... Worth a look before you head to the grocery store!