IT'S FRUIT PIZZA TIME

Today I am sharing a FRUIT PIZZA

 that your family

 and friends would love to have

 you make them!

 THIS IS A FUN DESSERT! 

This will make 2 great fruit pizzas:

You will need the following: 1 pkg yellow cake mix, 1/4 cup water, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup chopped nuts (or eliminate if allergies) Mix together until stiff and thick. This will make 2 pizza rounds. Bake in 2 buttered and floured pizza pans at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Watch carefully for browning. Cool completely!

Next you will be spreading cool-whip topping all over the tops of both pizzas. (If you like whip up some heavy whipping cream instead with a little confectioners sugar) Then begins the "fruity" part! Spread with your choice of blueberries, strawberries, grapes, etc. Arrange in a circle and yes you can put about any fruits you like here including melon balls, etc. Cut into pie shapes and enjoy.

IT'S A PARIS TEA TIME

I could also call this post "Boulanger Bernideen takes on  Boulanger Bruno Solques".....

A while back I did a post on the book  THE PATISSERIES OF PARIS 

I was especially drawn to a photo in the book of the very free form tarts made at Bruno Solques Boulangerie.....

this would be a bakery we would love to go

 to in Paris.  So here I tried my own rendition

 of his tarts and also here is the recipe

 if you would like to give it a whirl!

For the PASTRY SHELL of your tart you will need 1 2/3 cups of flour, 2/3 cups of powdered sugar, 2/3 cup cut up butter/cold, 1 egg beaten and 1/4 cup of water. (could be less water) I used a 10 x 16 jellyroll pan but when I do this again I will get a rectangular tart pan with removable bottom which is slightly smaller! Roll out the dough on a pastry cloth and unroll it into the pan.

This recipe would be perfect for afternoon tea! 

Here is the lovely filling:

1/2 cup of melted warm butter, 1 cup of sugar and 2 Tb cornstarch.   Mix these together and spread over the dough you have unrolled into the pan. O f course you crimp the edges of the dough  just like a pie. Spread the filling all over and lay the following fruits into this mix:

ALL FRESH FRUITS: 2 pears, peeled and sliced but kept together, 1 lb strawberries, sliced, 6 oz blackberries and 6 oz raspberries ( you could also do apples or blueberries)

Bake on center rack at 375 degrees for 30- 40 minutes.  Let cool before eating although we always dive in early!

  This is a repost from 2010 moved forward because we are moving to Missouri and I am

rather busy packing up!

THE HISTORIC OLD NORTH END for BTTCG Blog Party

There is something wonderful about an old house!  

If you love old houses - there are thousands in this
 area north of Downtown Colorado Springs!
Just look at the windows around this front door below:

A friend lives in this lovely light peach home:

Are you like me in that my taste has changed over the years?  I was once in love with heavy, dark and massive Victorian but now I suddenly find myself charmed by cottage style.  Perhaps, this is because it better suits my station in life. I do love to see the Victorian stairways.  Many of the homes have butler pantries.  We went in one and the lady showed me a buzzer under the dining room table where the lady of the house stepped on it with her foot to call for the servants.  Ha!

I like the cottage style of this one below - 
I would call this a very LARGE cottage though!

I really like this one below:

These stately old houses are all very old.
The windows below are amazing:

Love this cottage style:

I hope you can participate in my blog party today!  It's really widespread - just not "Give Aways Only" please!
I am also sharing at these parties:
No Place Like Home
The Art of Homemaking Mondays
Roses of Inspiration
Let's Talk Vintage
Simple & Sweet Fridays
Home and Garden Thursday
Share Your Cup
Vintage Charm
The Charm of Home

An InLinkz Link-up

SUNDAY CELEBRATION

Today I would like to share my collection

 of very old antique Bibles and vintage inspirational books.
 I bought quite a few in Des Moines, Iowa in the
 1970's when I was in college.

Many of these are from the 1900's and some from the 1800's.......

And of course - my Gideon Bible that was
 given to me in 3rd grade in public school -
 sadly things have sure changed!

This was a repost!

VINTAGE SEWING VIGNETTES for BTTCG Blog Party

I have a sewing area down in

 our unfinished basement.

 It's nothing you would show

 photos of as it isn't in a lovely room.
 I do like it that the messes can be left
and walked away from without it mattering.

I was doing some reorganizing and

thought I would take a few photos

of some of the lovely vintage  buttons
 and embroidery and crochet pieces 
that I have found lately. 

Also, I love using Susan Branch's

large blotter sized calender

in the basement where I sew.

You can write on it noting all your

projects and plans for crafting

or whatever! 

  Sorry though - what a tease
as I forgot to take the photo.
The cute little quilted wall pocket craft below is 
something I received in a tea swap!

I also have plastic bins where I store

 some beautiful vintage embroidery. I am not opposed
to buying damaged linens for that matter if I think 
 they can be cut up and used on sewing projects.

I thought this runner above would make something
 cute for a baby shower!

You are invited to join my blog party today
 by linking at the bottom
 and please include a link
on your blog to this post!

I will be sharing at these blog parties:
The Art of Homemaking Mondays
Tuesday Cuppa Tea
Tea Cup Tuesday
No Place Like Home
Roses of Inspiration
Let's Talk Vintage
Share Your Cup Thursday
Home and Garden Thursday
Vintage Charm
The Charm of Home

An InLinkz Link-up