Visions from my rearview window....

As we packed up after our hooking retreat at Lakeside and drove off into the morning sun I reflected on my weekend with great friends. What a lovely group of ladies to be with on a chilly October at the lake. The weather had a chill especially on Saturday so that we were unable to benefit from the porch which I had so looked forward to. We were all cozy indoors grateful for our OTT lights. Everyone had cooked up a storm in preparation for our get together. We shared many wonderful dishes. Jacquie made sure our tummies were happy as we began the day. Pumpkin pancakes and Egg Strata- what great comfort food. There was lots of progress as the weekend got underway, We talked about wide cut shading to incorporate into our primitive pieces with textures. Nicely done ladies you accomplished much even in the midst of the whale pods that kept swimming by our cottage. lol. Now we are well versed in the adventures of Florence Nightingale and her good deeds AND we are all better people for having shared in each other's lives that weekend. Thank you all you kindred spirits. Katie Recipes to share Apple Cider Dressing 1/2 c brown sugar 1/4 c minced onion 3/4 c oil 1 cup cider 3/4 c vinegar 1/2 tsp salt parsley place all the ingredients in food processor and mix well. Use on salad of romaine, shredded carrots, dried blueberries, sliced apples or pears, cruchy chinese noodles,mandarin oranges, slivers of fresh parmesan cheese. Hot Chicken Salad 6 Chicken breasts cooked and shredded 2 packages shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 cup Hellmans Mayo 1 can diced Water chestnuts 1/2 c onion, chopped fine 1/2 c celery, chopped fine Lowry seasoned salt to taste Top with another layers of shredded cheddar or co jack cheese then crunched up kettle cooked chips and sprinkle of parsley. Bake 350 til brown and bubbly, approx 35-40 min