Tempt My Tummy Tuesday

As I wrote yesterday I am sharing the recipe today for my yogurt pancakes.  I am linking up with Lisa at Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.

My friend Barbara and I got into yogurt during a season of our culinary life and we found this recipe in a little Knudsen Dairy recipe booklet.  We all loved the light pancakes and it has continued to be a family favorite for sure.  Barbara and I became friends when our oldest boys were in kindergarten together and we were VIPs (Very Involved Parents) in their classroom.  So when I make these pancakes I think of my friend of nearly 35 years, Barbara and many others who I have served them to through the years.  So here you go:

Yogurt Pancakes

4 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar.

Whip up the eggs and add water and yogurt.  Mix dry ingredients together and add to the wet.

Table Top Tuesday Vignette

Tuesdays seem to come quickly so I in turn quickly snapped some pictures to share at Marty'sBlog.

Today's pictures are of my hall tree next to the front door. 

The little black hats belonged to my paternal grandmother.  The brightly colored vintage umbrella was Aunt Marie's along with the white gloves.  Aunt Marie was not related by blood only by love and I settled her estate when she had to move into assisted living.

The lamp was a wonderful find at our Salvation Army.





At the bottom is a Thomas Kincaid teapot that says, "home is where the heart is" and I sure believe that. 

 The teacup says "grandmother" and it goes together with the teapot just like cream and sugar.

Home Sweet Home the box says it all . . .

Thanks for coming by.

Table Top Tuesday Vignette

Again this week I am linking to Marty's Table Top Tuesday blog showing off my treasures found while we were away this weekend.  I had a ball accompanied by Precious Husband scouting out lots of antique and thrift stores in Prescott. 

I love to have something I am looking for while junking and this weekend I had salt and pepper shakers on the list.  The first antique shop turned up a set of shakers and a neat little piece that I am putting Precious Husband's new favorite vanilla caramel coffee creamer into.  Isn't it cute.  First one I have ever ran across.

Also found a candle holder in my Star of David pattern.   Normally you see them in pairs for around $45 or more and I found just one which is fine with me and it was only $6.50. 

A fun find was another yellow bowl for the grandkids.  Have found almost all I need now.

Before we headed home we made one last stop at another antique store and there I hit the jackpot with vintage linens.  I found a "vintagie soft" white and yellow tablecloth with 6 napkins and 9 precious old hankies at a very small price.  Whahooo!  Love the touch of little waffle weave like inserts in the tablecloth.  It is prettier than shows in the picture of course.

Later I will share about the darling teapot I found for a spring table and also sweet teacup.  All in all I had a lot of fun finding treasures to add to the ambiance of our home.

Table Top Tuesday Vignette

Again this week I am linking up with Marty at http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com for her Table Top Tuesday Vignettes. 

My pictures are of an oak desk and book shelves that stands in my dining room next to my china hutch.  The desk was a find at our Salvation Army thrift store.  I had spotted the desk while out junking one afternoon and it caught my eye because the oak matches several other pieces I have and I liked the combo desk and shelves.  The next day while in the area with my Precious Husband I told him about the desk and he wanted to know why I didn't get it.  Two answers came quickly to mind - I don't need it and where would I put it anyway.  Precious Husband could tell I did want the desk so off to Salvation Army we went.  Oh, yes I forgot the good part of this story.  The price on the desk was $99 which is a good price for such a piece of furniture around our area.  But still I didn't need a desk and where would I put it?  So I stood in front of the desk at the store and hemmed and hawed.  Finally Precious Husband took the tag and went up to the desk to make the purchase knowing his wife as he does.  Would you believe, unbeknown to me everything was half-price that day and the desk went home with us for $49.50  Wahoooo!

I like the special woodwork detail on the front of the desk.  Precious Husband always answers my question of where would I put it? with, "I know you, if you want it you will find a place for it" and I did : )

Table Top Tuesday Vignette

Today I am linking to Marty at http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com to join in her Table Top Tuesday feature.  I just recently found some Arizona blogging gals and Marty is one that I have since followed.  She has lots of pretties to see when you visit.

My table top is actually a cutout (one of three) in the wall of our family room.  I usually have a seasonal theme going on in this space and want to share pictures of my spring vignette here with you today.

The picture is not very good but the white ceramic plate with a cover is for serving bread (hidden behind it are a stack of small plates that match on an iron plate holder).  I found this serving piece at Home Goods and loved it.  Later I was visiting Mary and discovered in her pictures that there are several more pieces like this.  So now the hunt is on for the butter server.  Just the butter server and I will be a happy camper.  Not too much to ask is it?  Every so often I stop again at Home Goods in hopes that this piece may show up.  The thing about Home Goods is you never know what you will find.  The fun is definitely in the hunt!  Check out Mary's tea blog for wonderful posts and gorgeous eye candy.  Check here and you will see the object of my recent hunt.

The teapot and matching cup were found at Cracker Barrel several years ago.  I had two cups but one got broke and because it was a good break  : )  it is now part of our guest room decor shown below.

Hope you enjoyed my Table Top Tuesday vignette.  This is so much fun!