Tea and Scones

     It is a little odd to have hot tea in May, but I don't think scones would be very good with cold tea.

     Sometime last week my mom wanted to bake some type of scone, so, she looked up a recipe and I made them.

     These were Toasted Pecan Oatmeal Scones and they were delicious. We added the icing which was cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar. You don't have to do the icing.

     We just had green tea with our scones. If I hadn't had the scones I would have indulged in a richer tea. I thought it complemented the scones nicely.

     We are going to try and have tea, and some type of dessert, once a week.

     So go ahead. Make a pot of tea, some scones, and sit back and read a book. That sounds rather relaxing. I think I'll try that myself.

Yarn Along

     I know, I didn't stop and think of a cool name for my yarn along today. I am really tired and am also pressed for time.

     I am reading Nicholas Nickleby, supposed to anyway. I started it and keep forgetting that I even have a book to read. You're probably wondering "Well, if she isn't reading or posting, what is she doing all day?". I have been doing nothing but knitting. It might sound good at first, but if you are knitting while watching t.v it starts to wane on your spirits. Really. 

     I am knitting a couple of projects but one is currently being revised, so I am knitting my cowl. I knitted this for several weeks just to go really far and mess up. I thought I was going to have to start over, but I was able to save it! Whoo,  what a relief. 

     I think I might pick up my book, pick up my embroidery, or practice my guitar. Basically, I just need a brake from knitting. 

Pics

     I know I have not been posting in a while, but I've just been so busy that I forget about posting. So, I have conjured up all my best pictures I have taken.

     It took me forever to take this one. There was a lot of bees, and not wanting to get stung, I aimed my camera without looking in the lens. It took awhile, but I did it.

     This was taken in front of my Mamaw's house. Their rose bush is really blooming. 

     I thought this one was really cool. It was taken at a park and there was tons of these little red berries.

     All I did was look up a tree and snap the picture. It came out looking really cool.

       This cross was hanging over Mamaw's desk. It took a couple of times before I got the right shot.

     Taking pictures is nothing more than a hobby. Lots of other things pique my interest more than photography, but it is fun. 

     Now to take some more amazing pictures...

Baked Oatmeal

     Every one gets tired of plain old oatmeal for breakfast, right? Well, I can't remember when we had plain oatmeal last. There is no need when you have hot baked oatmeal. Trust me. When you make this, you'll never turn back.

   You are going to make this the night before you eat it. Then, in the morning, you pop it in the oven. Super simple.
   Let's get started.

     Measure 3 cups quick-cooking oats and put it in a large bowl. 

     There is no right way to put in the ingredients, I just throw every thing in and stir. Add in the wet ingredients and dry ingredients. 

     Then stir until all mixed up.

     Then, put it in a pie pan and smooth it out.

     After all that, top it with cinnamon, and brown sugar, and my secret ingredient...nutmeg. Just a little nutmeg goes a long way.

    

     Cover with foil/saran wrap and stick in the fridge over night.

     So, assuming you've gone to sleep and woken up, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celcius). Cook for about 35 minutes.

     Now, bet you didn't know this, you are going to want to top the oatmeal with white sauce. It is super easy to make and really good. 

     You are going to make this while the oatmeal is cooking.

     Measure 1/2 cup sugar and 1 T corn starch. Set aside.

     Measure 1 cup milk and whisk it in to the sugar and corn starch mixture. 

     Add 2 T butter. Put it on the heat. Continue to cook it until thick and butter is melted and mixed in well. Once done add 1 tsp vanilla extract.

     By the time your sauce is cooked, your baked oatmeal should be done, that is if you timed it right.

We added raisins too but if you do that then you would add it in the oatmeal not the top.

     You're done! Trust me, this is THE way to eat oatmeal.

Baked Oatmeal

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup sugar 

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 tsp salt

1 T baking powder

3 cups cooking oats

1/2 to 1 cup raisins (optional)

Topping

sprinkle cinnamon, brown sugar, and a little nutmeg.

White Sauce

1/2 cup sugar

1 T corn starch 

1 cup milk

2 T butter

1 tsp vanilla