tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75415062038763953592024-02-07T14:19:07.819-05:00Into the MysticThis blog will be dedicated to daily tarot and oracle musings, readings, recipes and random thoughts in general...Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-91126012509484505742013-03-24T10:01:00.001-04:002013-03-24T10:01:33.952-04:007 Up Rolls / BiscuitsI will never go to the trouble of making homemade (from scratch) biscuits or rolls again. These can serve as either, and only require 4 ingredients.<br />
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4 cups Bisquick<br />
1 cup sour cream<br />
1 cup 7 Up<br />
1/2 cup butter, melted<br />
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In a large mixing bowl, cut sour cream into Bisquick well. Add 7 up and stir. <br />
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Dump onto a floured surface, and kneed into flour a bit to make it easier to work with. Roll dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Melt butter and pour into bottom of 13 x 9 glass baking dish. Cut biscuits and place in baking dish touching each other. Bake at 425 until golden brown.<br />
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Great with soups, for slider sandwiches, or can use with breakfast. They taste like a cross between biscuits and yeast rolls. Depending on what size cookie cutter you use, this recipe makes about 20 rolls. Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-75060073264218111302013-03-24T09:54:00.000-04:002013-03-24T09:54:06.966-04:00Mexican Tater Tot CasseroleI was skeptical about this one, it just sounded too easy, but it is absolutely amazing!<br />
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1 1/2 lbs ground chuck<br />
1 small onion, diced<br />
1 clove garlic, minced<br />
1 package taco seasoning mix<br />
1 (16 oz) pkg frozen whole kernel corn<br />
1 can black beans, drained<br />
1 (4 oz) can hot green chiles<br />
2 cups grated Fiesta blend cheese<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
1 (16 oz) bag frozen tater tots<br />
1 large jar of your favorite salsa<br />
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Preheat oven to 375.<br />
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Brown ground chuck, onion and garlic in skillet. Drain any excess grease off and dispose of it. Add meat mixture to large bowl, and combine with taco seasoning, corn, black beans, green chiles, 1 cup of the grated cheese and the tater tots. Stir well.<br />
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Prepare a 9 X 13 baking dish, sprayed with olive or canola oil spray. Coat bottom of baking dish with a thin layer of the salsa. Add meat mixture and pour remaining salsa over top. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle remaining cup of grated cheese on top, return to oven and bake for another 10 minutes.<br />
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I served with shredded lettuce and a dollop of sour cream on top of each serving. Will feed 6-8.Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-23410165310591546402013-02-03T18:50:00.001-05:002013-02-03T18:50:59.957-05:00Delicious Asparagus with Cheese Sauce1 1/2 lbs asparagus<br />
3 cups of water<br />
2 TBS butter<br />
2 TBS flour<br />
salt and pepper<br />
1/2 cup grated parmesan<br />
1/2 cup grated Monterrey Jack cheese<br />
1/4 cup grated Parmesan for topping<br />
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Place water in large skillet, bring to boil. Cut ends from asparagus, and add ends to water. Boil covered for 5 minutes, use a slotted spoon to remove ends and throw away. Add asparagus stalks to water, bring back to boil and cook 4 - 6 minutes, until asparagus is tender. Remove asparagus from water and place on paper towels to absorb the water.<br />
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Pour up 1 cup of the asparagus water and set aside, you can dispose of the rest.<br />
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In same skillet, melt butter. Add flour and whisk well. Add one cup of asparagus water, and continue to whisk as it thickens. Turn heat down to medium low, cover, and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. <br />
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Meanwhile, place asparagus in baking dish or cookie sheet if you don't have a good baking dish for boiling(sprayed with cooking oil).<br />
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Preheat oven to broil, move rack up to center of oven. Remove water, flour and butter from heat, and stir in cheeses. Allow to sit covered for 5 minutes. Pour over center of asparagus, sprinkle remaining parmesan on top, and salt and pepper to taste. Place in oven for 4-8 minutes, just until cheese sauce starts to brown.<br />
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Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-47907071213005917122013-02-03T18:40:00.001-05:002013-02-03T18:40:05.290-05:00Amazing Sweet and Spicy Chicken/Bacon RecipeThis one can be done on the grill or in the oven. I tried it in the oven, and think I would prefer it that way because of the juices produced - it doesn't dry out.<br />
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4 skinless boneless chicken breasts<br />
1 lb bacon<br />
Chili powder<br />
Garlic powder<br />
salt and pepper<br />
brown sugar<br />
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Cut each chicken breast into 3 strips. Sprinkle generously with chili and garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Wrap a slice of bacon around each chicken strip, then roll completely in brown sugar.<br />
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Prepare a baking dish by coating with olive oil or cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.<br />
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Place chicken/bacon strips in baking dish, not touching. Put in oven and cook for 40 minutes. When you remove from oven, remove chicken to serving dish to minimize grease.Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-54633569301139435682013-01-31T18:18:00.000-05:002013-01-31T18:18:45.511-05:00Willow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We already had a cat. We didn't want another cat. The one we had possessed enough nasty attitude to make up for 30 cats.<br />
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I left work one day and went to pull out on a busy highway and saw this little girl - a tiny feral kitten then - on the median in the center of the highway in heavy traffic. She was trying to dart across the road, cars were honking and stopping, while she kept returning to the median and hunkering down in the rain.<br />
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I jumped out of my car and ran out into the highway, stopping traffic, thinking I would take her to the local animal shelter, which I believed to be 'no kill'. They asked me if I would like a call at the end of her 7 days before they euthanized her, as they were overrun by homeless cats. So, back in the car with me she went, thinking I would just find her a good home. <br />
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She settled right in, and started bossing my 3 indoor dogs around like no one had ever gotten away with. My other cranky cat even tolerates her. I continued trying to find a good home for her, but before I could, my little grandson met her, and they became the best of friends. He walks through the door looking for her. As soon as he sees her he says "Hewwow, Wiwwow" and goes straight to her.<br />
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She is a nightmare except where he is concerned. Her feral behavior totally shuts off when he walks through the door. I keep trying to get my daughter to take her home so Cooper can play with her all of the time, but I don't think that is going to happen. Mimi has another cat!<br />
Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-28285200087640158472013-01-31T18:09:00.002-05:002013-01-31T18:09:54.015-05:00Diesel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I never thought I would be a Chihuahua 'person'...But we got one as a rescue, and we fell in love with her. We decided to breed her, but when we took her to the male, she said no...She said it in a way that almost left him blind. I wanted so badly to raise a Chihuahua from a puppy, and this little guy was a 7 week old pup from Gracie's supposed mate. He was so tiny that I couldn't leave without him - he and Cee Lo are our only 'non-rescues'.<br />
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He is 1 1/2 years old, and weighs less than 3 lbs. He is the most loving little dog you will ever encounter, and he dearly loves his Gracie. They are inseperable, and I truly believe they would die of a broken heart if anything ever happened to the other one. Diesel has so much attitude for such a tiny dog! We fostered a Great Pyrenees for a few months, and no fear Diesel tried to snap his nose off the whole time we had him. All 3 lbs of him took on a 95 lb dog every chance he got.<br />
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Now, his target is Cee Lo, our 3 month old white lab pup. Diesel really can't get his mouth around any part of the pup, so basically it is just comical. But, if you want a tiny dog who really thinks he's a bear, I would highly suggest a Chihuahua. They are very loyal and protective, very much lap dogs, and highly intelligent and easy to train.<br />
Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-72546062065163915462013-01-25T17:36:00.001-05:002013-01-25T17:36:33.489-05:00Felt Flower Wooden Initial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My daughter made one of these and I thought it was so nice. It looked simple enough, and she surely completed hers in record time! I almost turned it into a career by making my flowers too small!<br />
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This is a large 18 inch wooden letter from Hobby Lobby for $12.95. The letter was spray painted, front and back, royal blue to match the felt flowers. There is no wood showing through, but as I said earlier, I got a little overzealous with the smaller flowers. <br />
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I wanted to make this one to hang on the door leading in from my carport.<br />
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Once the letter is spray painted and dried, you can start with the flowers. They can be done in all one color, but I think they look nicer with a bit of another color added. I chose royal blue felt and lime green felt.<br />
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The size of the flowers makes a huge difference in how long it takes to complete this project. The largest flowers you see are made from 1/2 sheet of felt. If I do another one, all of my flowers will be done with half sheets or 1/4 sheets - I will not go any smaller than that! The amount of felt it will take will depend on the actual letter, and the size of the flowers you make, so there is some guesswork involved. This one took over 30 sheets of royal blue and 4 sheets of lime green. That is alot of felt, even at 4 sheets for $1.00!<br />
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Cut the felt evenly into 1/2 or 1/4 sheets. Fold each sheet in half and cut into a circle or oval. Take your scissors and scallop the outside edges of your oval, then cut the oval into a spiral. Start with the center of the oval and wrap the felt tightly. Hot glue the outside edge, and hot glue the flower to the letter. The hot glue can be stringy, but it cools quickly (almost immediately) and you can remove the strings from the flowers.<br />
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This can be a more costly and time consuming craft, so make sure you are doing this one for yourself or someone you love. I believe they would be adorable done to match a baby's room. <br />
Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-69349015775582666252013-01-25T17:19:00.000-05:002013-01-25T17:19:38.049-05:00Flower canvas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These turn out absolutely amazing. I have done them with many different colored backgrounds. Again, this is a spray painted canvas and the medium is scrapbook paper. This one is a 16 X 20 flat canvas. <br />
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All you need to do is have two pieces for your pattern. You will need a circle proportionate to the size canvas you are using. This will be mod podged onto the canvas first, as it is the center of your flower, but you do not want to place it dead center of the canvas. Place it off center, and towards the lower portion of the canvas. Cut your petals - you can either use all one type scrapbook paper, or have multiple patters as I did. Place them just as I have on this one, starting with the center.<br />
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This project takes about an hour once you have the canvas painted and dried. <br />
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Again, use baby wipes to gently wipe off excess mod podge. <br />
Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-12068952093049900802013-01-25T17:14:00.000-05:002013-01-25T17:14:09.866-05:00Owls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have developed an obsessive fascination for owls! I collect figurines of them, pictures of them, pillows, etc. I have also started working with different crafty ways to make them. They are everywhere!<br />
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The ones you see above can be made quite easily. They are on canvases. You can choose from a wide array of spray paints, metallic, gloss, satin or matte. The best to work with in my opinion is Krylon. I tried Valspar because they had a wider selection of different colors, but should you have the need to wrap them, the Valspar paint will pull off in spots when the wrapping is removed.<br />
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The mediums I use to make the pictures are scrapbook paper, felt, buttons, rhinestones, and even the little curly-q paper clips that come in different colors. <br />
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I draw my owl first, on drawing paper. I do this by making a line down the center of the paper so I can keep the owl centered while drawing it. I then cut the pieces of the owl apart and trace them onto the scrapbook paper. The owl, limbs, etc. can be added to dry canvas with Mod Podge - I keep baby wipes on hand to wipe excess from canvas so there are no streaks when it dries.<br />
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All other embellishments should be added with hot glue. If you wish, you can cover the finished picture with matte or gloss clear finish.<br />
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I am hoping to branch out into other animals and do custom canvases. For now, I just enjoy doing it!<br />
Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-76054452861567969412013-01-25T10:32:00.000-05:002013-01-25T10:32:09.504-05:00Cee Lo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This beautiful angel was my Christmas present from my son and daughter in law. We had been wanting a larger dog, even rescued a Great Pyrenees, but the Chihuahuas hated him, and made him miserable everytime they went out into the yard with him. Cee Lo (who was supposed to be called "Queso" but we were watching The Voice every night and I kept calling him Cee Lo) is a now 3 month old white lab - he was 7 weeks when we got him. Hopefully, the Chis will grow up with him and be a little more tolerant, although Diesel is always a 3 lb terrorist. Luckily, Cee Lo is good natured, and just puts a paw on Diesel to stop his tirades!<br />
<span id="goog_316605475"></span><span id="goog_316605476"></span><br />Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-3702747093657862212013-01-24T18:22:00.002-05:002013-01-24T18:22:53.054-05:00Crock Pot Potato Soup PerfectionMy daughter and I have tweaked this old recipe until it has reached perfection. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!<br />
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2 - 8 oz pkg cream cheese, sliced for easier melting<br />
1 can chicken broth<br />
1 can cream of celery soup<br />
2 cans cheddar cheese soup<br />
1 soup can of whole milk<br />
1 large back of southern style hash browns (the little squares - not the shredded ones)<br />
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Toppings:<br />
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grated cheddar cheese<br />
minced chives<br />
real bacon bits<br />
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Place crock pot liner in crock pot, and put all soup ingredients in order, starting with the cream cheese on bottom. Cook on high for one hour, stir well to blend in cream cheese, then cook on low for 6-7 hours. You may want to add more milk at the end if it's too thick for your taste, or you may add a bit of milk when warming leftovers. Serve with above toppings. Feeds 4-6. Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-23985392493124902522013-01-24T18:16:00.002-05:002013-01-24T18:16:35.266-05:00Breakfast Skillet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't remember where I found this recipe, but breakfast has not been the same since. Everyone who has tried this absolutely loves it.<br />
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This recipe will feed 3 people.<br />
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8 slices of bacon<br />
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced thin<br />
1 small onion, diced<br />
8 eggs, whisked well<br />
2 cups grated cheddar<br />
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Cook bacon until crisp in large non stick skillet. Remove and set aside to cool - crumble when cool.<br />
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While bacon is cooking, peel and slice potatoes and dice onion. Once you remove bacon from skillet, leave on medium heat and add potatoes and onion to the bacon grease. Cover, and stir occasionally until potatoes start to brown.<br />
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While potatoes are cooking, prepare eggs. <br />
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Crumble bacon evenly over potatoes and onions, pour eggs evenly over the top of everything. Allow to cook until eggs are done - if you have to stir it to prevent burning, stir it, just spread it out evenly in pan again.<br />
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Turn burner off, cover with cheese, replace lid, and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.<br />
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Great with pancakes, biscuits or french toast! And only one messy skillet!<br />
Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-77253456640072333222012-12-30T17:42:00.000-05:002012-12-30T17:42:42.831-05:00Simple Cherry Cheesecake DipThis is amazing, and so very easy!
1 8 oz package cream cheese, allow to soten to room temp
1 large container of Cool Whip
2 7 oz containers of marshmallow cream
2 cans of cherry pie filling
2 boxes honey flavored graham crackers
Blend first 3 ingredients together with mixer until thoroughly blended. Transfer to a 13 x 9 pyrex or glass dish. Top and cover completely with cherry pie filling. Chill completely.
Break graham crackers into pieces for dipping.
This is great, and very light so you do not fill up snacking on it! My family loves it!Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-47857122192423730062012-12-30T17:25:00.001-05:002012-12-30T17:25:11.697-05:00Paula Deen's Amazing Chocolate ChiliI have been looking for a new chili recipe for quite some time, but I was a bit skeptical about the chocolate part. I have total faith in Paula, and I loved the hot ans spicy aspect of the recipe, so I gave it a try, tweaking it slightly. I wasn't disappointed, but be warned that this is a very hot chili, and not for the faint of heart!
2 lbs ground chuck
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
Put these ingredients in a large Dutch oven and cook until ground chuck is browned and crumbled. Drain any remaining grease - there should not be much. Add the following:
2 TBS unsweetened cocoa
2 TBS and 1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
2 cans black beans
1 large can of your favorite ready made baked beans - I chose maple flavored
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
2 14.5 oz cans tomato sauce
1 14.5 oz can beef broth
Bring to boil and reduce heat. Simmer for one hour. I added a very small amount of thin spaghetti for the last 30 minutes.
Serve with the following garnishes:
Grated sharp cheddar
Chopped scallions
Sour cream
Enjoy!Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-32939617971107959572012-12-30T17:05:00.000-05:002012-12-30T17:05:22.468-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Long time away...So much has happened.
Meet Cooper David Clark - the light of my life, born August 5th,2011. He has stolen my heart. Cooper is the happiest, most delightful child I have ever had the opportunity to know. He's so smart, just like his Mom.
You will be hearing alot about him from now on out!Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-31802538874476402832010-07-03T13:40:00.003-04:002010-07-03T13:43:50.369-04:00In search of a perfect chicken salad...Chicken salad is one of my favorite summer treats, but they all taste so different, and many do not appeal to me at all. <br /><br />I found this recipe in the July issue of Southern Living magazine, and it is absolutely amazing! (I've altered it a bit to suit my taste - it's excellent!)<br /><br />3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded<br />1 cup green seedless grapes, quartered<br />1 diced red delicious apple<br />1 cup chopped pecans<br />1 cup diced celery<br />3/4 cup mayonnaisse<br />1/2 cup honey mustard<br />salt and pepper to tasteKimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-63422880692609993182010-07-03T13:26:00.002-04:002010-07-03T13:39:40.277-04:00Passions...Well, it's taken me longer than I imagined to get settled in here, and get back on track. Work and life tends to get in the way at times, and it's easy to lose sight of the things that ground and center you - the things that make you truly happy.<br /><br />We've been through so many changes over the past few months! All of them are welcome, and each and every one of them have made our lives better, but it doesn't always seem that way at the time that you are going through the transitional period. I find I've left some things behind, or pushed them onto the back burner, and it's time to bring them back to the front.<br /><br />I am a simple person. I do not need alot to make me happy. My family is the most important thing in the world to me, followed by my cat, and my hobbies. When life gets hectic, the hobbies always seem to get pushed aside, and they are such a huge part of who I am that it really affects me in a negative way. <br /><br />So, I've decided to transform this blog to include all of my passions in life.<br /><br />Cooking is right up there with tarot for me, and there isn't much that makes me any happier than spending time in the kitchen, preparing a meal for those that I love. I thought it would be nice to share a recipe here now and then.<br /><br />We are also preparing to resume fish keeping, something we both have missed terribly. We are searching for decent stock at this point, and plan to start back breeding and selling African cichlids. This area is sorely lacking in aquatic pets, and it's something we both truly enjoy doing. <br /><br />And, of course, there will always be my tarot cards...I recently acquired two new decks - Shadowscapes by Stephanie Pui Mun Law, and Heart of Faerie Oracle by Brian and Wendy Froud. Both are amazing, but I've barely found time to work with them. <br /><br />So, right now, it's about focus and passion, grounding and centering, and getting back to basics!Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-55592049179843494822010-02-25T23:54:00.002-05:002010-02-25T23:56:58.536-05:00Lost in Space!Well, the move has taken more out of me than I anticipated, but I'm slowly getting things back to normal! <br /><br />We left southern Ontario on February 3rd and arrived in Kentucky on February 4th. It has been a busy few weeks, trying to get settled in and both of us looking for jobs at the same time. <br /><br />This week has been the first opportunity I've had to get back into my regular tarot readings. I hope to return to posting them soon!Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-45873423040808944162010-01-27T23:02:00.002-05:002010-01-27T23:35:23.165-05:00Gypsy Magic spreadThis spread was done for a friend of my daughter. She just requested a general spread, so I automatically chose my favourite, a 21 card Gypsy spread. <br /><br />I chose the Paulina Tarot for the reading, but I somehow goofed up the pic of the actual spread.<br /><br />Column A represents her emotional state of mind.<br /> <br />The cards in this column were the Queen of Wands, The Star, and the Six of Cups.<br /> <br />I truly believe the Queen of Wands represents her. She is a woman who is very passionate about everything in life - someone who is competent and career minded, and always the life of the party. The Star is a very positive card. In this reading, and focusing on her emotional state, it's pointing out that she has difficulty accepting help from others. She's had alot of trauma in the past, and it's changed her way of thinking. She tends to think she's on her own, and that's not true. She may even be a bit depressed, but this is not something to worry about. Her true nature is to be hopeful and optimistic, and that will counteract those 'down' times. She knows that things are going to be okay again. She just needs to be aware that it is okay to accept help now and then! <br /> <br />She tends to reminisce and can be a bit nostalgic, and there isn't anything wrong with that. But she wants to make sure she doesn't dwell in the past too much!<br /> <br />Column B represents her home life, or her life outside of work.<br /> <br />The cards in this column were The World, Nine of Pentacles, and Page of Pentacles.<br /> <br />She feels as if she's stuck in a rut right now. She doesn't like change, at least not the kind of changes she's been through lately. She feels like things aren't coming to a satisfactory conclusion - there are areas she needs closure in. Her home life feels kind of stagnant to her. She needs to step back and take a look at things. There are changes that need to be made, and these changes will be very good for her. She needs to realize that she can rely on herself, and not be afraid to do just that. She's stronger than she knows. If she can make the necessary changes and begin to trust in herself and believe in her self worth, she will find a happiness and contentment that she hasn't known in quite some time. (These changes all seem to involve new living arrangements and redecorating!) There is also a very strong indication that her financial situation is going to improve. I get the impression that she is considering some sort of business venture on her own or in addition to her current job. Somehow, an opportunity is going to arise to increase her income.<br /> <br />Column C represents her present desires, hopes and questions.<br /> <br />The cards were the Ten of Cups, Two of Swords, and Eight of Cups. <br /> <br />These cards are very strong in relation to her family and emotions. They are all about love, personal values, shared happiness, and fulfilling relationships. These things are very important to her. There are some things in her past that she's really working on leaving behind. It's going to happen! She shouldn't let these things reflect on her future choices. She needs to let the past go. Again, these cards also point to a change in residence. <br /> <br />She's feeling uncertain about which way to go right now - there's a choice she needs to make and she's having a hard time deciding whether to go with her head or her heart. She needs to ask herself what she really wants...Let this one choice be all about her - that's not something she usually does.<br /> <br />Column D represents her current expectations.<br /> <br />The cards were the Ace of Wands, Ten of Swords, and Four of Wands.<br /> <br />She wants a new life. She wants to feel optimistic again. She wants new experiences. She wants to stop being sad. She has something she really wants to let go of. She wants the worse to be over, and it is! And, once again, she wants a new home, because this is part of her new beginning.<br /> <br />Column E represents what she does not expect / what surprises her.<br /> <br />The cards were the Five of Swords, The Emperor, and the Ten of Wands.<br /> <br />Someone around her may begin to act in a negative or destructive manner. They cannot be trusted. I believe it is a teenager, or a very young adult. She needs to be careful not to let them pull anything over on her. <br /> <br />She must also be careful not to bite off more than she can chew! It's easy to take on too much at once, and the only person who can control this is her. I feel like this is work related, and may interfere with her personal life if she isn't careful.<br /> <br />There is a man who is very controlling and very rational. I can't tell whether this is someone she already knows, or someone she has yet to meet, but I really think she already knows him. He's very blunt and direct, and really likes to be in charge. (Maybe someone she works with, but it may be something involved in the legal system.) He will give her very good advice and be a major help to her in making important decisions. <br /> <br />Column F represents her immediate future.<br /> <br />The cards were The Fool, Five of Cups, and Queen of Cups. <br /> <br />She is going to start this new phase of her life out with lots of enthusiasm. She's getting a fresh start and she's going to sense alot of changes in herself. She has endured some intense emotional pain, but that's going to end as she moves forward with her life. An old friend or lover from her past may make an appearance, and this will be a very good thing for her emotionally. There is a strong female figure in her life who is going to play a significant role in the near future events. I can't say for sure, but this may be someone she's just met recently, or are about to meet. She'll be nurturing and compassionate and very in tune with her, and she will become a very dear friend.<br /> <br />Column G represents the outcome and long term prospects for her.<br /> <br />The cards were the Ace of Pentacles, Six of Pentacles, and Death. <br /> <br />She will see many changes - she's going through some major transformation. Financially, she's going to see significant improvements. She's also going to meet someone (she may already know them) who will be an amazing partner for her, and make her very happy. The relationship will be secure and very sensual. Her health is going to be very good!Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-54395842390799196492010-01-27T22:58:00.004-05:002010-01-27T23:01:57.694-05:003 card daily draw - Thursday, Jan. 28th<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-yAYG2sIRT8AJYBbPpN-JeTGigtK2K1AFxobhQ7A-At8D1kPwYUpyDb4v6CgqCaMJpmhGblsnyEGjaA4Hn-YsKXwzb3GZA99rJsIItk_0fe2EVTBWmbU7bmodSd2Ygq1dipxFdpsG0o/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-yAYG2sIRT8AJYBbPpN-JeTGigtK2K1AFxobhQ7A-At8D1kPwYUpyDb4v6CgqCaMJpmhGblsnyEGjaA4Hn-YsKXwzb3GZA99rJsIItk_0fe2EVTBWmbU7bmodSd2Ygq1dipxFdpsG0o/s200/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431635180010226834" /></a><br /><br />This is my personal 3 card daily draw done with the Circle of Life Tarot. It's nice to see some different cards for a change! I am really enjoying working with these cards!<br /><br />The Moon<br />Knight of Chalices<br />Two of Swords<br /><br />Today, I need to be both passive and receptive, and heed my intuition, most importantly. An important event may occur today that will touch me on an emotional level. It will be easy for me to become overwhelmed today, and indecisiveness may be an issue.Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-70116444904523852942010-01-27T22:46:00.003-05:002010-01-27T22:58:04.440-05:005 card Trend reading<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10yQ1FN0Rm3OBMXZ5CZKEowFYuOS2JjXvVLdDT2m0c3CXstffL6BDd0xscZQQSCvAkDaZcqiSK5hQOCEndShrau4K4_8o3eXJGBzR3CBgeU4BAe4aiFNLEU72uBojoiIjhX6ZbOx86Pw/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10yQ1FN0Rm3OBMXZ5CZKEowFYuOS2JjXvVLdDT2m0c3CXstffL6BDd0xscZQQSCvAkDaZcqiSK5hQOCEndShrau4K4_8o3eXJGBzR3CBgeU4BAe4aiFNLEU72uBojoiIjhX6ZbOx86Pw/s200/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431632318997167090" /></a><br /><br />This reading was requested by a friend who is trying to make a choice in her career. I chose to use the Circle of Life tarot for this reading. The spread is a simple 5 card spread. This is a follow up reading to one I did for her several months ago. <br /><br />Card 1 represents what she has at this time.<br /><br />Five of Pentacles<br /><br />She's disappointed, and she feels as if she is missing out on something. Right now, she's feeling left out in the cold. <br /><br />Card 2 represents what she is looking for.<br /><br />Five of Swords<br /><br />She may be having difficulty admitting her limitations and viewing things realistically at this time. She wants someone to tell her what she should do, but this is a situation that she really needs to work through on her own.<br /><br />Card 3 represents what she should do career wise.<br /><br />Seven of Wands<br /><br />Teaching and writing are very good choices for her at this point in time. This would also be a good time for her to consider furthering her education, to allow herself more options.<br /><br />Card 4 represents what she really wants.<br /><br />Knave of Chalices<br /><br />She'd like to cultivate some hidden talents - this is something artistic or creative, but something she hasn't really given much attention in the past. There is a project she has been considering starting, and now is a very good time to do this. I'm getting a strong sense of teaching again, or possibly writing children's books.<br /><br />Card 5 represents what is important for her now.<br /><br />Two of Pentacles<br /><br />Right now, her priority is to relieve the financial balancing act she's having to deal with. She may need to take on two jobs in order to bring things under control, but this will be a temporary thing.Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-91492301763897910132010-01-26T19:49:00.003-05:002010-01-26T19:57:44.216-05:003 Card daily draw - Wednesday, January 27th<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_jnUW7Sqi42GgZVlcVF9OhvGAjYhIoZ8sPqjXNTKVT4AbJm27P4fC1KRSNm8gmACQY6Alysrsgwq2NfJ5_xVEes8Wdz8kNSvE-pZnEjMJGeH5ggU1vzA2SYOodq2dHSj7Y3ZSrivJc4/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_jnUW7Sqi42GgZVlcVF9OhvGAjYhIoZ8sPqjXNTKVT4AbJm27P4fC1KRSNm8gmACQY6Alysrsgwq2NfJ5_xVEes8Wdz8kNSvE-pZnEjMJGeH5ggU1vzA2SYOodq2dHSj7Y3ZSrivJc4/s200/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431215672649388882" /></a><br /><br />This daily draw was done with the Circle of Life Tarot by Maria Distefano. This is a new tarot deck, and this was my first time using it. It's a round deck, and the art is mesmerizing. I think I'm going to like it alot!<br /><br />The Devil<br />Eight of Cups<br />Three of Cups<br /><br />I need to work on controlling my negativity. This is very important at this time. I know that the reason I am having problems with this is because we have had so many problems with this entire immigration ordeal, and it's very hard for me to believe that things are finally going our way. I will work on this. The Eight of Cups is making an appearance for 3 days in a row...I am leaving an unhappy unsatisfying situation and moving on to something new. It's time to allow myself to be happy about it and prepare to celebrate! Good times and good fortune are ahead!Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-64157847567045681202010-01-25T23:48:00.002-05:002010-01-25T23:53:53.463-05:00Tarot Plain and Simple by Anthony LouisIf I could only have one book on tarot meanings, this would be the one I would have. <br /><br />It's a 322 page softcover book chocked full of information. The author is teacher and psychiatrist, and has a profound knowledge of all things tarot. <br /><br />The book includes upright and reversed meanings, along with keywords for each card. The author has a wonderful sense of humour, and presents the meanings in a way that even a beginner can understand and relate to. <br /><br />He also goes into considerable depth regarding the different suits, as well as numerology and astrological associations to the cards. <br /><br />This is a perfect book for those just getting started in tarot, but it's also very well respected by adept tarot readers.Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-11368837833687179322010-01-25T23:36:00.003-05:002010-01-25T23:48:18.521-05:00The Giant Book of Card Divination - 130 New and Traditional Techniques by Jeanne RulandThis is an excellent book for readers who are looking for a wide variety of tarot spreads, especially for those who like to incorporate more than one deck into a spread. All of the spreads Ms. Ruland provides can be done with a single deck, but she gives detailed information on using multiple decks for the spreads she provides in the book. <br /><br />This is a 288 page softcover book. She provides Oracle Technique spreads, spreads for clarification and decision making, relationship and partnership spreads, career and finance spreads, health (chakra) spreads, health (Elemental) spreads, self knowledge and healing spreads, life spreads for use throughout the varying stages of your life by age / time spans, themes of life spreads (birthday, expecting parents, death, grief, etc.), Feng Shui spreads, Festivities of the year spreads (Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, etc.), Nature spirit spreads (Elemental, angels, Gods & Goddesses, etc.), Hermetic Principles, and other miscellaneous spreads. They are all very original and thought provoking. <br /><br />This is definitely an excellent addition to any tarot readers' library!Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7541506203876395359.post-55900382445341237272010-01-25T23:18:00.003-05:002010-01-25T23:36:44.715-05:0021 Ways to Read a Tarot Card by Mary K. GreerThis book is too amazing NOT to do a review for. <br /><br />Mary K. Greer brings almost 40 years of tarot experience, and has a wonderful view of intuitive reading. She is both an author and a teacher, and her tarot techniques that she provides in her books will alter the way you view tarot reading forever. <br /><br />This is a 310 page book that provides exactly what the title implies...21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card! <br /><br />The book is filled with activities / excercises for both the beginner and the adept reader, and the activities are thought provoking and highly beneficial for those who are interested in fine tuning their intuitive reading abilities. <br /><br />All you need is the book, a journal for the activities / excercises, and your favourite tarot deck. I would strongly recommend using one that is fully illustrated / scenic, including the minor cards. <br /><br />I assure you that you will not be disappointed! I am thoroughly enjoying going through the excercises with my Legacy of the Divine Deck by Ciro Marchetti. I plan on doing it with all of my favourite decks. I highly recommend it for beginning tarot readers and experienced readers alike!Kimberly Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815788985630860554noreply@blogger.com0