I bought a Shortbread crust from the grocery store to make this recipe a little more simple. I was glad I did. I don't love graham cracker crusts, but I know many people do, so you could substitute one of those crusts too. This was delicious and it would make a lovely 4th of July dessert with all the great red and blue colors in it.
(The recipe comes from the taste of home magazine September 2008)
Berry Cheesecake Pie
Ingredients:
- 8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberry jelly
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Sliced fresh strawberries and additional blueberries, optional
Directions
- Place one phyllo sheet in a greased 9-in. pie plate; brush with butter. Repeat seven times; trim edges. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.)
- Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned (center will puff up). Cool on a wire rack.
- For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in blueberries. Spoon into crust.
- Bake at 350° for 10 minutes; cover edges with foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake 23-27 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled.
- In a small bowl, beat jelly until smooth; spread over filling. Spread with whipped topping. Garnish with strawberries and additional blueberries if desired.
June 2010
June 30, 2010
June 29, 2010
Admit it...you watch the Bachelorette too.
Okay, I think it's about time that I fess up. I watch the Bachelorette. There. I said. And now I can talk about it. :)
Okay, the Bachelorette is awesome because male drama can be so much funnier than girl drama! The weatherman, Rated R, drunk Craig...... yeah. One of the best parts of the show is the awkwardness, and I must admit that this season is taking the lead for one of the most awkward seasons yet. So without further adieu, I now present...
(image via google)
The top 5 most awkward moments from last night's episode:
1. Ali. She's just awkward in general... from the staged phone call with Justin's gf, to her distraught pouty faces at the rose ceremony, to the worst fake-cry known to man. And boy did those horns come out last night during her confrontation with Justin!
2. Big bad "Rated R" stumbling through the bushes on his gimp leg to run away. Bet that smooth move sure puts fear in the eyes of his opponents!!
3. Buying carpet on a second date? Really? And I'd like to know what Frank has planned for that and how he's going to get it home. I sure as heck hope he didn't really drop $980 on that sucker!!
4. Can someone please tell me what the point was of the date in the random steamy building in Istanbul? Did I miss something?
5. Olive Oil wrestling. Who knew?
And on another note, I think I'm going to start saving for my trip to Tahiti. Anyone else with me on that one? :)
June 28, 2010
Fortune Cookies
One night we were watching the Food Network on t.v. and saw some fancy fortune cookie shop that was featured. The cookies looked so fun, so instead of paying the big bucks to buy fancy shmancy ones we thought it would be fun to make our own. So we did!
Step 1: dip in chocolate
Step 2: roll in toppings of your choice (we recommend crushed butterfingers, oreos, sprinkles, nuts, etc.)
Step 3: eat... or just take pictures of them because they are fun to look at
Brittney.
June 25, 2010
Eden Home
Organics. I haven't fully invested all the time and research into going with all organic in everything I put in front of myself or my children, but I do find something rather comforting knowing that it is organic. It feels a little more wholesome and a little more real. It is something that made doing my review on the Eden Home website such an easy task and a fun opportunity.
I loved doing a review for Eden Home! I flipped when FuelMyBlog asked me to test a few of Eden Home's products and talk about their site! They have the best selection of organic, all natural, and eco-friendly products. The website is clean and easy to read. They make their products easy to shop from and the labeling of what you are buying is clear: (O) organic, (N) natural, (E) eco-friendly, (FT) Fair Trade, and (USA) made in the USA. Love it.
They currently have a big baby gift registry contest running until June 30th, 2010. Create your registry for a chance to win a over $2000 in prizes! Awesome. I think we should all be headed over there right about now.
The two products I choose to review were based on two things--Jackson and Bennett. ha! Seriously, though those two little monsters need so many things and as I scanned their website I had the hardest time deciding what items would be best for them.
(so many great uses besides just for Baby...Spice holder, Medicine holder, sprinkles holder...the list is endless)
I eventually settled on Innobaby Packin' Smart Stackable Storage Containers. Seriously, loved this deal. The little stacking containers have been used daily since receiving it. I really was tired of all of the ziploc bags I am constantly carrying in my bag. Not only did I have to sort through my bag forever to find a snack, but the snack was usually crunched by the time I pulled it out of my bag. oops. This little beauty is great! I love that I can easily spot it in my bag and it is rock solid so nothing is getting squished through this baby, and less ziploc bag waste, when I can use it over and over (oh and did I mention they are BPA free?). Love. Love. Love.
This clock is so much fun! Jackson has recently become aware of time and he loves looking at this clock. He loves to wake up in the morning and check to see what he needs to put on his "schedule" for the day.
A conversation at breakfast yesterday, "So Mom. I've been thinking that maybe I need to have a time that we can sit down and talk about what are plans are for our day. I need you to schedule me a playgroup. Okay?" "Um, Okay."...I'll get right on that...
Seriously though, it has been fun to watch him match up the time on our big clock and his little clock. Or randomly use the activity cards that come with the clock and practice setting the clock to what time those events happen. It is such a great learning resource! I am a huuGE fan.
Next on my purchase list...The Animal Domino Toy. Oh and if you are looking for a great gift...I love their gift sets, but this Dump Truck set caught my eye!
You can also follow them on Twitter and facebook.
So go enter the Eden Home Organic Baby Shower!
Contest Details:
No Purchase Necessary. For a chance to win one (1) Grand Prize of "An Organic Baby Shower" worth $1,000* in Eden Home product from EdenHome.com, you must submit your entry (create an EdenHome.com account, create your gift registry & sign up for Email, add products that you would like for your organic baby shower and email your gift registry link to at least 10 friends), by 11:59 p.m. PST on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. EdenHome.com will randomly select the name of the grand prize winner by the end of the day on Friday, July 2, 2010. The winner will be notified via e-mail. If you are selected and meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein, the Prize will be delivered to the name and address (& email) that you provide with your entry.
June 22, 2010
June 21, 2010
Disney Freebie
Is your child obsessed with a Disney Character or maybe they just love everything Disney?! Well, make their day by having one of their favorite Characters call them (for free)....so cute! Jackson absolutely loved this.
June: National Safety Month
Did you know that June is the National Safety Month?!
picture via nsc.org
It is an interested coincidence, because I have been taking to quite a few people about Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage, Water Storage, 72-hour kits, and Earthquake readiness.
If something were to happen here, I am 100% certain that, all the food and water etc, of the area would be gone in hours. It is a scary thought to think I might not be able to feed my children for days or weeks and something that I really don't want to have to live through. It would be awful!
So I have been trying to take little steps to getting prepared. I am not that great yet, but I am hoping I can build up to a three month supply of food and water. I currently have about a two-three week supply. I just started this so I know that isn't much, but I plan to buy a few extra things each visit to grocery store in order to build up this supply and not feel like I am spending a fortune all at once.
pictures via nsc.org
There are many safety issues out there and so many things we can do to make our world a little safer. I am sure many of your have seen Oprah's No Phone Zone challenge. On the NSC website it says that 28 percent of all traffic crashes are due to cell phone use and texting.
Check all of your smoke detectors or fire alarms, make sure they are functioning safely and properly. Have a family fire drill and make sure your kids know where to meet and how to get out of the house safely. Whether you have kids or not you should have a plan on where you will meet or who you will call incase of a major emergency. What if all phones are down, where will your family or friends, or roommates plan to meet up? And if you don't show up there who will know you aren't there and might be in danger? We have decided that we will meet at the elementary school near us if there is a major emergency, just pick a place the is best for you. Sometimes phone-lines are jammed in emergency's and you won't be able to place calls in the area, but you will out of state, who is your out of state contact?
picture via nsc.org
Lots to think about, I know. But just start making little steps and little plans.
With summer here we face the outdoor safety issues a few issues on the NSC website that caught my attention and I thought you might be interested in them...
June 19, 2010
Cooking Tip #78
Vegetable odors vanish if you place an open dish of vinegar on the stove or nearby on the counter while cooking them.
June 18, 2010
world beard and mustache competition
Did you even know this existed? I didn't until I saw it on the news last night and then I of course looked up the official website! This is hilarious! Here are a few of my favs:
Hope this gave you a good laugh like it did for me! Happy Friday!!
(And don't forget to enter the giveaway! It's a good one!)
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