Monday, February 23, 2009

Hair Bow Happy




This week at craft group they are making hair bows. I didn't go because I was sick but it didn't stop me from going overboard and making a ton of hair bows anyways. I purchased some plastic headbands from a seller on etsy and I covered this one with toile fabric using a glue gun. I added a felt flower and now I have a cute new headband that cost me less than 50 cents to make. I used the Cricut to cut out the template for the felt flowers and attached them with a button, hot glued the whole thing to an alligator clip and ta da! A cute hair clip for less than 15 cents. I also made a few with ribbon. This ribbon I bought on etsy for 25 cents a yard but you probably can find cheaper other places. I just looped it and glued it until I made it look the way I wanted. No fancy bow tying. Next I'm going to conquer making cute felt food clips. Just make mini felt food and glue it to an alligator clip. Simple as that and oh so cute!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

New Salad Invention!!! - Asian Spinach Salad

Asian Spinach Salad
(amount is for two LARGE salads)

- 1 Large Chicken Breast
- Lemon Pepper
- 1 bag or bundle of fresh spinach
- 1/2 medium onion sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- crumbled up Ramen noodles or crunchy La Choy Rice Noodles

Dressing
- 1/2 cup salad oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 Tb. White Vinegar
- 1 packet of Oriental Flavor Ramen Noodle Seasoning Packet

1. Slice chicken breast into strips or dices and season with lemon pepper, cook in pan.
2. Mix spinach, onion, cilantro and cranberries in large bowl. Set aside.
3. Put all dressing ingredients in blender or food processor and mix until well blended.
4. Immediately pour dressing over salad mixture and mix.
5. place in individual bowls and top with chicken and crunchy noodles.

This salad is filling and oh so delicious. You will want to drink the dressing it is so good!