Raspberry-Watermellon Fruit Smoothies - 05/31/08 10:04 PM
OK..it is starting to really warm up here in the N. Ga. Mountains and it is time to enjoy this smoothie.
2 cups seeded watermellon chunks
1 cup ice cubes
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 pint of raspberries
Mix all of the above ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth...this makes … (11 comments)
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Dirt Pie - 05/31/08 09:57 PM
1 cup cold milk
8 oz cool whip
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 package chocolate Jello pudding mix
20 chocolate Oreo cookies
1 graham cracker crust
Pour milk into medium bowl, add pudding mix, beat until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes. Crush cookies, fold in Cool Whip, stir in 1 cup … (14 comments)
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Great Lot in the N. Ga. Mountains - 05/28/08 09:14 PM
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Great Cabin the Blue Ridge Ga - 05/28/08 09:11 PM
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Blue Ridge Ga cabin for sale - 05/28/08 09:08 PM
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Coosawattee Charmer in the N. Ga. Mountains - 05/28/08 09:04 PM
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Perfect Cabin Getaway in the N. Ga. Mountains! - 05/28/08 09:02 PM
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Mobile Road - 05/28/08 08:55 PM
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Macedonia Church Road - 05/28/08 08:49 PM
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A B C's of SALVATION - 05/28/08 08:07 PM
A-ADMIT
Admit to God that you are a sinner.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.....Romans 3:23
B-BELIEVE
Believe that Jesus is God's Son.
For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes
in … (2 comments)
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Fruit Dressing - 05/28/08 05:30 PM
This is a great summer time recipe so I thought I would share it. It's time for all of the yummy fruits to be in season, so enjoy this little treat.
3 oz. package of cream cheese
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup crushed pineapple
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup … (6 comments)
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Angels Explained by Children! - 05/26/08 07:50 PM
Angels Explained By Children
These are so very sweet! Hope you enjoy! I only know the names of two angels, Hark and Harold. -Gregory, 5 Everybody's got it all wrong. Angels don't wear halos anymore. I forget why, but scientists are working on it . -Olive, 9 It's not easy to become an … (13 comments)
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Strawberry Coconut Pecan Cake - 05/24/08 10:44 PM
1 box white cake mix
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 box strawberry Jello
1 cup Wesson oil
1 Cup strawberries
1 Cup coconut (fresh or frozen)
ICING-FILLING:
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup strawberries-drained
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup pecans
Mix all ingredients well for cake layers, … (4 comments)
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Raspberry-Watermelon Fruit Smoothies - 05/24/08 10:37 PM
Looking for a great summer time smoothie? Here you go-
2 cups seeded watermelon chunks
1/2 pint raspberries
1 cup ice cubes
2 tablespoons sugar
Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until well blended.
This makes 2 servings and only 127 calories
This is a great recipe for smoothies … (6 comments)
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Sticky Buns - 05/24/08 10:30 PM
1/2 of a small box of butterscotch pudding mix (not instant)
1/2 cup of nuts
18 frozen rolls
Pinch of cinnamon
3/4 stick of melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
Mix 1/2 of a small box of butterscotch pudding mix, 1/2 cup of nuts and a pinch of cinnamon. Melt 3/4 … (7 comments)
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Caramel Brownies - 05/24/08 10:24 PM
Yum Yum
1 lb individually wrapped caramels (light)
1 pkg German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
In a double boiler over low heat, melt 50 caramels and 1/3 cup of evaporated milk to the German chocolate cake … (3 comments)
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Marbled Chocolate Bars - 05/24/08 10:17 PM
This is a really easy recipe to make!
1 package (18-1/4 oz) German chocolate cake mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, divided
Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15x10x1 baking pan. In a small bowl, beat cream … (6 comments)
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Upside-Down Blueberry Cobbler - 05/24/08 10:07 PM
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup light sour cream
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
32 oz frozen blueberries
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
Cinnamon
Nonstick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 425. In a medium bowl, mix oil, sugar and sour cream. Add sifted … (2 comments)
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Lighter & Leaner Smoothie! - 05/24/08 09:50 PM
Looking for something a little lighter and just perfect for warmer weather?? Try this one and let me know what you think!
1/2 cup low-fat milk (I use skim milk)
1/2 cup strawberries, frozen
1/4 cup blueberries,frozen
1/4 cup fat-free raspberry yogart
2-3 ice cubes
Put all ingredients into a blender and … (2 comments)
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High Gas Prices???? - 05/24/08 09:31 PM
This weekend the reality of $4.00 a gallon for gas has hit Blue Ridge Ga and it was also the annual event of "ARTS IN THE PARK".
I think everyone was thinking the event would not be as busy as in the past, but boy were we all wrong. There were over 170 … (2 comments)
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Let's Remember! - 05/24/08 06:55 AM
Good Morning Everyone,
Don't we live in a wonderful country? Yep we have alot of serious issues, but you know, we just need to try living in some of these other countries.
I know Memorial Day is the "offical" kickoff for the summer season, but we need to stop and remember what it is really … (5 comments)
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Calendar of Events for Fannin County - 05/20/08 03:36 PM
MAY
24 6PM Classic Cars "Cruise In" Home Depot Parking Lot 706-632-3656
24-25 Arts in the Park City Park-Downtown Blue Ridge 706-632-2144
27 6:30-9PM Blue Mountain Jam Kiwanis Fairground 706-258-2736
29 6PM Pickin' in the Park Horseshoe Bend Park 423-496-4653
30 Movies in the Park Fannin County Park … (4 comments)
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Doubt Does Us In! - 05/19/08 11:09 AM
It all started with Eve in the Garden-
Genesis 3: 4-5-but from the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat from it or touch it, or you will die'. The serpent said to the woman, "You surely will dot … (12 comments)
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Chocolate Syrup Cake - 05/17/08 09:52 PM
OK...this is no calorie friendly recipe...but it is good!
For Cake:
1 stick margarine
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup plain flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 can Hershey Syrup
Cream margarine, sugar, salt and vanilla. Add eggs, mix well. Add syrup and dry … (10 comments)
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Banana Pudding - 05/17/08 09:42 PM
2 cups cold milk
1 large box vanilla pudding
1 can Eagle Brand Milk
12 oz Cool Whip
4-6 bananas
1 box Nilla Wafers
Mix milk and pudding with mixer until it starts to get thick. Add Eagle Brand Milk, beat until it starts to get thick. Fold in Cool Whip … (2 comments)
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Garlic Cheese Biscuits - 05/17/08 09:28 PM
2 cups flour
2/3 cup oil
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
1 tsp garlic powder
Mix flour, oil, cheese and milk in a bowl until soft dough forms. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8-10 minutes at 450. In … (6 comments)
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Pecan-Buttermilk Chicken - 05/17/08 09:20 PM
I'm always trying different recipes for chicken and this is a good one!
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tbsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
8 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Melt butter in … (9 comments)
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Baked Lemon Chicken - 05/17/08 08:11 PM
Here is a recipe that is a little "lighter"!
4 chicken breast, skinned
1/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Hot cooked rice (optional)
Place chicken in a lightly greased 12x7 in baking dish. … (0 comments)
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Blueberry Salad - 05/17/08 07:04 PM
Here is a great recipe for some summer berries!
1 6oz- pkg blackberry Jello
1 large can crushed pineapple
1 large can blueberries, drained (or fresh)
1 small container sour cream
2 cups hot water
1/2 cup sugar
8 oz cream cheese
chopped pecans
Dissolve jello in hot water, let set 10 … (0 comments)
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Fannin County "Empty Stocking Program". - 05/17/08 10:50 AM
I just wanted to pass along to all of my fellow Fannin County residents and others who may want to participate, that it is that time of year that the Empty Stocking Program starts getting ready for the Christmas season.
In 2007 this program served 731 children, spending over $70,000 on our … (2 comments)
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Bird Nest Pie - 05/16/08 10:11 PM
8-oz. package spaghetti
2 eggs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. butter
1 cup water
4-oz. sliced mozarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lb. bulk Italian pork sausage
1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 (6oz) can tomato paste
Break spaghetti in half. Cook until done and … (2 comments)
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Now that's God! - 05/15/08 08:09 PM
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History of the Railroad in Blue Ridge Ga (Part 1) - 05/12/08 05:57 PM
Few events could have had greater impact in shaping-and reshaping-Blue Ridge Ga than the coming of "the railroad". This "great iron highway" created new markets for the region's products, and brought to it's citizens the products, cultures and ideas of regions far beyond these grand mountains.
It re-arranged where people would … (5 comments)
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Strawberry Pie - 05/10/08 10:29 PM
1-quart strawberries
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup whipping cream or cool whip
1 pie shell (baked)
Fill pie shell with 1 pint strawberries. Mash the other pint of berries, combine the sugar with cornstarch and stir into the mashed berries.
Bring mixture to boil over low heat and … (0 comments)
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Spring Baked Potatoes - 05/10/08 10:11 PM
6 medium baking potatoes
2 tsp minced galic
1 12oz can evaporated skim milk
1 8 oz carton no-fat sour cream
1 5 oz pkg Parmesan cheese,grated
1 3 oz pkg low-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 beaten eggs
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup chopped green … (12 comments)
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Chicken in Dressing - 05/08/08 09:28 PM
Here is a good southern dish!
5 cups cornbread crumbs*
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. ground sage
1/2 cup Vidalia onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 cups boneless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
3 cups chicken broth
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 (10oz) can cream of chicken soup
Preheat oven to 375
In a large bowl,combine all ingredients, blending well.
In a 13x9 … (10 comments)
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Vidalia Onion Pie! - 05/08/08 09:11 PM
The Vidalia Onions are here and this is a great recipe!
2 medium Vidalia Sweet Onions
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 9-inch pie shell,unbaked
1/2 cup gratedparmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 450. Thinly slice onions, then cut each slice into quarters. Saute onions in butter until soft and transparent. … (5 comments)
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Fried Green Tomatoes - 05/08/08 09:04 PM
4 (four or 5(five) green tomatoes
self rising flour
vegetable oilone
one tbsp salt
Slice tomatoes rather thin, about 1/4 inch thick. Drop into pan of water mix with salt. Let set 30 minutes, drain and dip into flour.
Fry in vegetable oil until brown. Drain on paper towel. Do not crowd … (4 comments)
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Mexican Cornbread - 05/08/08 08:58 PM
Who does not love cornbread-and now you can "spice" it up some.!
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup onion-diced
2 eggs
1/4 cup cheese,grated
Dash of pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Blend all ingredients, mix well. Pour into greased baking pan (I use my iron skillet). … (0 comments)
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Toasted Oak Cereal Bars - 05/08/08 11:27 AM
OK I wanted to share a "healthy snack" and a good one as well!
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
3 cups toasted oats ceral
1 cup roasted salted peanuts-no shells
1 cup simisweet chocolate chips
Combine sugar and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring … (0 comments)
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Good Southern Recipe! - 05/07/08 05:50 PM
TURNIP GREEN CASSEROLE
2 cups cooked, drained and chopped turnip green or (1) 16 oz package of frozen turnip greens,thawed.
1 (10) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1tsp horseradish
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 eggs-beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs (more to taste)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (more to taste)
salt and pepper to … (6 comments)
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Chicken Pie! - 05/07/08 03:55 PM
Ok...how easy is this!
4 chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup self rising flour
1 stick butter-melted
1 cup milk
Put chicken, soup, and broth into casserole dish. Mix flour, butter, and milk together. Spoon evenly over chicken. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until brown.
I … (4 comments)
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Sour Cream Strawberry Squares - 05/06/08 07:23 PM
Yummy-
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening or vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Cream together sugar, shortening and eggs. Combine flour with salt and baking soda and mix well.
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture atlernating with sour cream. When … (16 comments)
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Man and His Dog!(or Kitty) - 05/03/08 09:07 PM
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them. After a … (24 comments)
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Three Bullets - 05/03/08 01:39 PM
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Don't Quit! - 05/02/08 11:08 AM
This poem is located in one of our locals churches and I really love what it says and means....I hope you enjoy!
Dont' Quit
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but … (18 comments)
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