It's Rednesday!! - See my red??

I always have to look really hard for red in my home. I really like the color red but it is rarely used unless it is Christmas or Valentines Day. And since I am still putting Christmas away here is a lamp with a red lamp shade. It took Laura's White Spray Paint blog to motivate me and I jumped right over to It's a Very Cherry World to go into action. It's so amazing how I am influenced by my friends!
Look for some red in your life and post it for us to all to enjoy.

It's a Very Cherry World
http://www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com/

Honeydew bound for the U.S.

Honeydew bound for the U.S.

This picture is taken at our packing shed in Mexico. These are very busy times for us as the demand for honeydew is increasing. Even if you do not see us in your grocery store, we might be on the restaurant buffet bars.

Jean's Coffee Cake

2 c. flour

4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
1 c. milk
1 egg
3 Tbsp. cooking oil
   Mix ingredients lightly. Pour into greased pie plate

Topping:
2 Tbsp. soft butter
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
   Sprinkle topping over batter
I add lots of chopped nuts to the topping
 
   This is a very old recipe that Jean would make. My mother remembers that on Sundays Jean would make this coffee cake so that she and "Gumpy" could have it with their afternoon coffee.

The posting below is a little heavy and way too long, but a few people wanted to know more about Jean.

From blouse to cake - Puebla style!

Puebla-style, Mexico blouse

My husband and I recently helped to host a party for a young couple about to be married. The theme was Mexican Christmas. The Puebla style of embroidery is popular in our area of deep south Texas. They are made in the state of Puebla in the Mexico. The stitching is always bright and colorful. A young friend of the bride's took this idea and made a beautiful cake with this theme in mind.

                              

                                                       

I think this is the most uniquely decorated cake for this type of party that I have ever seen. I just had to share this with you.

The picture of the blouse comes from the La Mariposa site

http://www.lamariposaimports.com/fashionlamariposa.htm

Happy Birthday, Jo Anne!

Happy Birthday, Jo Anne!

Jo Anne with my sister and me

If you're lucky enough to have an aunt like my aunt... then you're just about as lucky as I am! Jo Anne is sort of like aunt, big sister and dear friend all rolled into one. Now how can you beat that? I've written about her in the past.... travel agent and friend to all for many, many years. She can plan THE best trips and yet cannot follow a map. (I inherited that trait!) Jo Anne has the best personality and is loved by all. Today is Jo Anne's birthday... January 11th. She was born in Big Spring, Texas to two wonderful parents and was the darling of two older brothers, one being my father. So send a little good thought to Jo Anne. If you ever met her, she would be just as dear to you! And as Jo Anne says, "That's what makes horse racin'!"

Joining in on the Silver Sunday Blog Party by Gypsy Fish

Jean's Silver Tea Service

"Jean"

I loved my grandmother's tea service as a little girl. My grandmother, whom I called "Jean" (she felt that she was too young to be called 'grandmother'!) gave it to my mother. I borrowed it a couple of times, so my mother was happy to give it to me... knowing that it would be used and enjoyed. I haven't used it as much in the last few years, but I do enjoy having it in my dining room. When I look at it I think of two wonderful women who enjoyed entertaining... my grandmother and my mother.

I just discovered Gypsy Fish tonight! I can't wait to take a little time and explore this wonderful blog. So much to enjoy and learn. Be sure to take a look.

        http://thegypsyfish.blogspot.com/