Blythe hard at work

Fun in the snow for Blythe

Snowy Oregon Day

Party Ideas

Fish Tacos

So good even Alexis loved these fish tacos. 

Fish Taco Ingredients

Yields 8 aprox.

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup beer
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
•  tortillas corn or flour
•  finely shredded cabbage
• cilantro

Baja Sauce Ingredients

Yields 1 1/2 cups

• 1/2  cup  sour cream or plain yogurt
  
• 1/2  cup  mayonnaise
• 2  teaspoons taco seasoning
• 1  small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/4  cup  fresh lime juice
• 1/2  cup chopped fresh cilantro

For sauce combine all ingredients; stir well.

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Directions

1. To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).
2. Heat the oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. 
4. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with baja sauce, shredded cabbage, cilantro and a squeeze of lime. 

Felt Wiener Dogs

Check out my felt wiener dogs on Etsy inspired by my toy Dachshund Summer

Stayed up to late working on my plushies, by the time I wanted to take Summer's picture she was tired and snobby.  She is so funny, I love this little dog.

Giant Reese's Peanut Butter Cup

Giant Reese's inspired by
http://www.pimpthatsnack.com/project/368/