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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Seafood Fest ~~fruits de mer fest


Apron by ClemmieV's

fruits de mer Fest

Seafood Fest

SHRIMP CREOLE
1lb. shrimp cleaned & shelled
1 large tomato (chopped) ½ green pepper (chopped)
2 green onion (chopped)
2T. oil                          
1 clove garlic
1 T. tomato paste           
½ c. white wine
Cajun seasoning to taste
Heat skillet to 250 degrees.
Sauté’ garic, green pepper and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes. Add tomato and cook 3 minutes until tender. Add tomato paste, wine, and seasoning. Bring to simmer. Add shrimp and simmer 4-5 minutes. Serve over rice Serves
 


fruits de mer Fest


 
Microwave Roux
2/3 cup flour  
¾ cup oil Mix to make paste  6minutes in microwave watch & stir often  

SEAFOOD GUMBO
1lb. peeled shrimp                                 
6 oz. crab meat
1 pt. fresh oysters, opt                                  
 2 tsp. salt ½ c. flour                                           ½ c. cooking oil 2 c. chopped onions           
 5 or 6 cloves garlic, minced            
4 c. hot water                      
10oz. pkg. frozen cut okra ¼ tsp black pepper                              
1tsp. red pepper
½ c chopped bell peppers and jalapeno
2 cans Ro-tel tomatoes and chilies 

Roux: In heavy 4 quart Dutch oven combine flour and oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring often for 30 minutes or until a dark reddish brown roux is formed.  Add onion peppers and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Stir in hot water and Ro-tel tomatoes. Stir in okra, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add seafood and cook until shrimp turns pink. Serve with rice.                                          

Faire bouillir la langouste (Crawfish boil)




CHICKEN AND SAUAGE GUMBO 1 large whole chicken             1 pkg Eckage sauage ½ c. flour                                        ½ c. cooking oil 2 c. chopped onions              2 celery stalks chopped            ½ c chopped bell peppers   3 green onions chopped 1 T. parsley                        
 salt and pepper to taste                       
 Boil 1 chicken until tender, Debone & remove skin

Save juice In heavy 4 quart pot combine flour and oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring often for 30 minutes or until a dark brown (be careful not to burn). Blend Roux with onions and celery. Stir well. Let simmer until veggies are tender. Gradually add water from chicken and cook about 20 minutes. Add chicken and sausage and cook about 20 minutes more. Just before serving add green onions and parsley and cook 5 minutes more.  2 cans okra    and/or 1 can chopped tomatoes can be added with meat.   Serve with rice.     
pattes de crabe

  

SHRIMP ETOUFEE 
1 small jar Plicate sauce, mild, med. or hot   
1 stick margarine per pound of shrimp
1 can Cream of mushroom soup
1 can Cream of shrimp or celery soup
1 c. Prego or Ro-tel diced tomatoes and chilies
2 onions, chopped                      
1 bell pepper chopped 2 stocks celery                          
 1 T. sugar
2 bunches green onions, chopped including tops
1 to 2 lbs peeled shrimp
gombo; soupe au gombo 
 
Sauté’ 2 cups chopped onions and bell pepper in margarine.  In large saucepan, simmer mushroom soup, shrimp or celery soup, tomatoes and picante sauce. Add sautéed onion and shrimp. Cook until done Add green onions.


                                              Aprons by ClemmieV's


 

Monday, January 26, 2015

Valentines' Day

 Valentine's Day  ~~~~ Looking for that special gift ?
    Flowers are wonderful; Candy is fun, but don’t' last
 
 
Adorable coin purses for that special someone

 
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I will be your ladybug

 



 
Joie de Vivre is a French phrase often used in English to express a cheerful enjoyment of life; an exultation of spirit.
Joie de Vivre
A little French
 

Add candy kisses for extract love
  



You hold my Heart


 

 
You make my heart sing

 


Love is in the AIR


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Elephants of Joy

Saturday, September 13, 2014

September and Hummingbirds

 September is the peak time for the backyard to turn into a buzzing cloud of Rubythroat hummingbirds  as they gather at the feeders preparing for their southbound migration. It is fascinating to watch these brilliant precision-flying tiny creatures glitter like jewels in the full sun as the congregate at the feeders.
It is Hummingbirds penchant to return to a favorite feeding area, year after year.
I will enjoy these captivating little jewels as long as they hang around, come first of October the tiny little birds will be heading south.



I have"four" feeders setup off the patio, and it has become a full-time job trying to keep them full. The feeders are filled twice sometimes three times a day. Each day two pitchers of sugar water are made up ready to use.
Hummingbirds ,September 2014

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Beautiful,stylish Fanny Packs are on the Comeback!



The Fanny Pack is making a Comeback with Color and Style!

Why be weighted down, carrying a Large. cumbersome bag, when you can be hands free and still carry all your essentials?
The fanny pack was an accessory that seems to be valued more for its functionality than its fashion relevance, but now it is stylish and can be fashionable to complete any outfit for Men and Women.

The elusive fanny pack goes by several different names, such as belt pack, hip sack, hip pack and bum bag. 


A Little History on Fanny Packs
The name "fanny pack" is derived from the fact that they were traditionally worn facing the rear above the buttocks, for which "fanny" is a slang term in the United States.
Fanny packs reached the peak of their popularity in the late 1980's and early-to-mid 1990's with the term entering common North American usage by early 1980's.
The fanny pack in the past was a sure mark of an out-of-place, tourist evoking the traditional tourist stereotypes known around the world, or regard them as an item worn by unfashionable or  "Old People."

 





Countless ideas for carrying a Fanny Pack!  Hiking, Jogging, Bingo Night, Casino, Concerts, Ballgames, Shopping, Garage Selling, Sight Seeing.

 
How or when would you use a Fanny Pack ? Let me Know !





















Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Unique Gift Ideal~~ Check it Out ~~

~Unique Gift Ideal ~


Utility Apron ~Bottle of Wine
 




Looking for a unique gift for a hostess, House warming Gift, Block Party, A Thank you gift… are maybe a best Friend Gift !

Here is a very special and easy ideal.


This is what you will need !



Utility Apron handmade by Clemmie V’s only $20.00...LOL or other pocket apron and a Small Bottle of wine, your choice.  


 You could purchase a bottle of house dressing at your favorite Restaurant…….. or special blend of syrup for Tea~~~~ how about favorite coffee beans or special blend of coffee. Just a few ideals  !!




~Great Gift Ideal ~ 





 
 
Place bottle in deepest pocket, and roll up in Apron. Wrap Apron ties around and tie in a bow. Now you have a fun, special and unique gift ……..See how easy that was !


 
Deep pocket



~Fabulous Gift Ideal~




  


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How Cute
 
Christmas is coming ….just the Apron along would make a wonderful gift.



Think Christmas ♫♫♫♫♪♪


What do you think?
Suggestion welcome on other useful fun ideals to wrap in Apron for special gifts.
 




Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Discovery ~~~ Of Yellow Faces ~~~~~

My Secret Garden
 


A Bee Came to Dine
 

My Secret Garden #3

~~~~~~yellow faces following the sun~~~~~~~~~~


Take a walk with be in my garden, this lovely morning and let me show you the bright yellow faces I have discovered .

Oh Yes…..Just Look as the Giant Sunflowers left up their dancing faces to the early morning sun. The bees come to dine on the pollen from the beauty of the flower. The birds wait patiently for the seeds to become ripe for their taking.

What a Amazing Wonderful Morning in my Secret Garden.
 
Hey  Y'all !!!
Did you know ………These fun facts about Sunflowers ……………..

* sunflowers are  recognized worldwide for its beauty, and important source of food.

*One sunflower can have up to 2000 seeds.

*Sunflowers are a great choice for planting to attract birds to your yard


*There is only one flower on each sunflower stem

*Sunflowers originally came from the U.S

*Snacks are made from striped seeds


Sun shinning on the faces
*During growth, sunflowers Faces follows the sun, but stop once they begin blooming.



I dig in the Dirt !

Saturday, July 5, 2014

You will love this Book ! A Step - by -Step Guide for Blogging

 



I recommend this book, by Henri Junttila !! Especially for anyone just starting blogging. This book is easy to read and is jam-packed with down to earth advice. Full of practical, useful tools and examples he shares. Henri will walk you through the whole process of blogging with simple easy steps.


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Follow Your Heart Book
Do you want to discover how to write blog posts that build a thriving audience?

Thursday, July 3, 2014

America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.



America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
~ Abraham Lincoln


July the 4th Independence Day…The signing of Declaration of Independence for our great Nation.

Each year Americans around the Country celebrate the birth of this great Nation and commemorate those who fought for our freedom. It’s a time to be thankful for our country, celebrate with backyard barbecues, fireworks, and outdoor fun with friends and family.

O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

✫¸.•°*•✫                                     

˚. ★ * ˚˚˚ ♥♥
..✫¸.•°*”˜˜”*°•.✫/˚ •

* ♥♥ ˚Be Safe and Thank A Veteran

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Monday, June 30, 2014

Free Spirited ! You would love this !

Fanny Pack


Fanny Pack



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Fanny Pack/Bum Bag for the Free Spirited

 

Be hands free with this light weight Fanny Pack/Bum Bag.

Fanny Pack/Bum Bag has front zipper opening with front pleat inside and out for roominess to carry your essential safe and not have to worry about keeping up with a large bag. Fanny Pack has two inside pockets to help you stay organized.

Sturdy webbing strap with a buckle release glide, this bag will adjust to fit your body, and a nice strong zipper pull for your convenience and style.

This Bag would make a fabulous Teachers gift, Mother’s Day, Birthday, Best Friend Gift, Graduate Gift, Teen/Girl Gift, Hiking, Casino, and Bingo!!



Custom orders welcome

Measurements
5 ½” L X 8 “ W


Machine wash cold water on light cycle. Cool Dry Setting


Saturday, June 28, 2014

My Secret Garden #2



I am a country Girl born and raised in Texas…No other place like Texas!

Country life is slow and peaceful …No! No!… it was not always that way…. After 25 + years working in the Banking Industry and raising two Children, without me pulling my hair out and theirs as well!! who by the way have become respectful, successful adults; that I am so Proud of. I have had my days of stress.

Retirement is a gift from God. Believe me I am so blessed to me able to sit in my rocker on my deck …

Yep !! You Got It …when my gaze collides with My Secret Garden, here is where I lose track of the world. Sipping the elixir of sweet red wine from a Stemless wine glass. Enjoying the cool Country Summer breeze, gently stirring a graceful melody form the Westminster Chimes suspended from the eaves of the deck ……Along with American Flag Swaying to the rhythm of the wind.

Tranquilly - Peace- Serenity~~~~ doesn’t take much to make me happy ~~~I’m just a country Girl !!! ♫♫ So Blessed !


Monday, June 23, 2014

Burlap Pillow


 
 

 

    
Classical Timeless Burlap Throw Accent Pillow


 




Burlap throw pillow with a Rustic Shabby Chic style that will look lovely on a couch or bed. A simple way to dress up your home and add textured to help you achieve the look you desire. This
OOAK handcrafted pillow is sturdy and plump to provide you with extra comfort. Classical Timeless Burlap !

 
 
 
 

 

Friday, June 20, 2014

My Secret Garden

Oh My, the Moon Plants are showing out again this year!! ~~~In my Secret Garden~~~~

Datura Inoxia Moon or Moon Plants.

Very easy to grow and produces blossoms from sunset until about 10 o'clock every morning. The flowers have a light spicy fragrance. The Flowers are very large and snow white in color.
Moon flowers are self-seeding, when their blooms die to produce new plants for the next growing cycle, they produce a pod that is full of seeds and will open when dried. This is when I pick the seeds and save for the coming spring to give to friends and family. The fragrance is so lovely, if only I could bottle it.!!
“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are the sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” Luther Burnank     ♥♥♥♥ I Love My Backyard ♥♥♥



Thursday, June 19, 2014

Burlap for Homedecor

Burlap throw pillow with a Rustic Shabby Chic style that will look lovely on a couch or bed. A simple way to dress up your home and add textured to help you achieve the look you desire. This OOAK handcrafted pillow are sturdy and plump to provide you with extra comfort.

Classical Timeless Burlap !

Handmade by Clemmie V's

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Fob/Keychains

I had the Honor and Privilege

to make a custom order of 16 Key Rings for a Cheerleader group for Alabama. How cool is that !
Love making them!