something for halloween and fall

I found this on the site wee folks they have got some great applique pattern I am posting link and pdf of this pattern. I plan on useing it myself

this is the pdf for the above pattern

http://weefolkart.com/sites/default/files/patterns/harvest-pumpkin-appl-BOTHPAGES.PDF

and here is the link for the website   http://weefolkart.com/?q=node/250 they have some awfully cute pattern have a look and see.

Low-Fat Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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If you are a diabetic, you know that you only get 1/2 cup, but it is good.

Low-Fat Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients



5 pounds red potatoes
3 teaspoons low-fat chicken bouillon granules
1 teapoon salt
6 cloves of garlic, minced
8-ounce package fat-free cream cheese
8 ounces (1/2 cup) Breakstone fat-free sour cream
Ground black pepper, to taste.
Directions
Scrub potatoes and cut them into chunks. Rinse well and transfer to a stock pot. Cover with cold water, add salt, minced garlic, and bouillon granules. Bring to a boil and cook approximately 10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.

Drain, reserving liquid. Add cream cheese and sour cream to pan and mash potatoes, adding reserved liquid as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Transfer to slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours. Before serving, stir well and season with ground black pepper to taste.

Makes approximately 25 (1/2 cup) servings.

NOTE: Can be prepared up to the point of transfer to slow cooker and refrigerated. However, if you do this, you will need to increase the slow-cooker cooking time to 3 or 4 hours.




Number of Servings: 25

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DOWN2SEXY.

Nutritional Info


Servings Per Recipe: 25
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 84.7
Total Fat: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 1.5 mg
Sodium: 157.8 mg
Total Carbs: 16.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 3.5 g

here is a stitchery I found thought I would get you in the christmas spirit

I love christmas and I love making stuff for christmas. You should be able to copy, paste and print.

getting ready for christmas, here is a stocking, I made.

I love applique and found these patterns they are really beautiful

I hope you enjoy these patterns they are free on this site. I think they will make a great quilt. Here are a few pictures of the patterns
http://imageevent.com/donnarie/blockcentralappliquechallenge/blockpatterns

a nice chili for fall lowfat and diabetic friendly

Beefy Corn and Black Bean Chili


1 pound ground round
2 teaspoons salt-free chili powder blend (such as The Spice Hunter)
1 (14-ounce) package frozen seasoned corn and black beans (such as Pictsweet)
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can seasoned tomato sauce for chili (such as Hunt's Family Favorites)
Reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
Sliced green onions (optional)


Preparation1. Combine beef and chili powder blend in a large Dutch oven. Cook 6 minutes over medium-high heat or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and return to pan.
2. Stir in frozen corn mixture, broth, and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Ladle chili into bowls. Top each serving with sour cream and onions, if desired.
Nutritional InformationCalories:
193 (14% from fat)Fat:
3g (sat 1g,mono 1g,poly 0.3g) Protein:
20gCarbohydrate:
20gFiber:
3.4gCholesterol:
40mgIron:
2mgSodium:
825mgCalcium:
0.0mg

My daughter took this picture she is a better photographer than me

It's a mockingbird