Happy Early Birthday to my Daughter In Law!!!

Today, we celebrated my daughter in law's birthday.

We had Hawaiian Haystacks for dinner, and I made a brownie for her "cake." Figured I did not want a huge cake laying around calling my name for the next week....

Anyway....

It was a caramel chocolate brownie...YUMMMMO!

The directions called for 1 egg, water and oil. In the past, I have used coconut oil, and it actually gives the brownies a nice taste. My daughter and her husband are vegan, and they usually substitute flax seed for eggs when baking or cooking. I decided to try that. The recipe...1 T flax ground flax seed, 3 T water, let set until it gels up...about 5 minutes. Then just use as you would an egg in your brownie, cake, or cookie recipe.

Now, I could lick the bowl without everyone getting on to me about eating raw eggs. 

So...the outcome....

It taste good,

BUT, the consistency was crazy. The outer edges were way too done, and the inside was not done at all. Not sure if it was due to the fact I used a flax "egg" or maybe it was because I used my small oven (which I have done before). Maybe it was the combination of flax "egg", coconut oil, AND small oven. 

Ya know....it tasted very good, and that is all that counts.  

Old Guitar String Bracelets

The other day, someone posted something on facebook that describes my present state of mind....

"I am a proCRAFTenator" 

Yep, I have a lot to do, but I just cannot get motivated. Let me show you what I've been up too...

This is a bracelet made of old guitar strings. 

Here is another bracelet made of old guitar strings.

Here is another one...this one is a gift for someone.

If you want to see how I made the last two above, check out my youtube channel...tappingflamingo. I have a tutorial that shows how to make this easy project. I also show some other things you can make with old guitar strings on that video.

While you are over there, I hope you subscribe to my tappingflamingo youtube channel. There will be more tutorials coming in the near future. 

Guitar String Bracelet Tutorial

Disney Dream Cruise Review 3

This is the last of my three part review of the Disney Dream.

The Amazing Make-Ahead Baby Food Book

Being a new grandma, I am always looking out for my granddaughter and her mom. I was really excited about this book, especially since my daughter and her family are very health conscience. 

As I go through this book, I even see things "I" want to try! The author, Lisa Barrangou, shows you how easy it is to make food for your little one. Yes, buying processed jarred baby food is convenient, but homemade baby food using fresh, whole foods are far superior, and don't you want the best for your baby?

Lisa takes you through the simple process of making and freezing your baby's food. She even has a three month menu of meals. Great for the first time parent (or second, third, etc.)

Month one, first few days, she starts your baby out with sweet potatoes. The second food she introduces are sweet peas. By the last week of month three, the menu goes something like this: Breakfast, quinoa cereal + cherries + blueberries. For lunch it's blueberries + peaches + yogurt, and for dinner avocados + mangoes + black beans. Now does that not sound absolutely delicious?! 

I know my daughter is very anxious to get this book, and I look forward to having dinner with them soon and tasting some of these yummy creations myself.

 "I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review."

Disney Dream Review Part 2

Here is part two of my three part Disney Dream Mother/Daughter Cruise Review. 

Disney Dream Part 1

My two sisters and mom and I went on a three day Disney cruise on the Dream. Here is one of three videos that tells about our cruise and the pros and cons of Disney cruising. 

If you are planning a Disney Cruise, these videos would be a good thing to look at. My sister also put together a few, and they are on her youtube channel. Just click here to view them. 

Hope you check out my youtube channel...click here and subscribe!