Can't wait...



What exactly is it that I can't wait for???  Well I can't wait until the the new Gooseberry Patch book "101 Best Breakfast and Brunches" comes out....because...one of my recipes will be in it.  When I opened my mail to find a letter from Gooseberry Patch, I was so excited!  I've sent several in and was surprised to finally hear that they picked one of my recipes.  I think that anyone who loves Gooseberry Patch would be as delighted as me to see one of their recipes in these beloved books.

If you've never read or seen a Gooseberry Patch cookbook, you really need to get your hands on one.  They are loads with great recipes, fond memories, craft ideas and so many other fun things.  I think one of my FAVORITE things about these cookbooks is the delightful artwork.  It is just so sweet and each picture evokes happy and cozy thoughts.  I look forward to every new book that comes out and would love to have every single book in my collection...what great fun that would be! 

I forgot to mention that anytime you get a recipe published in a GP book, they also give you a free copy of the book in which it was published...how nice of them!  If you are interested in sending in a favorite recipe click here.  You can send as many as you want as often as you want. 

Hope you all have a blessed day.  Don't forget to Count Your Blessings!!!

Gooseberry Patch-Rise and Shine Quiche

Don't you just love the cover of this book...so cozy:)

I don't think I've found a bad Gooseberry Patch Book yet.  They are all so quaint and filled with such great ideas.  I happened to try a recipe from this book simply because I had all the ingredients on hand...and needed to use up some hash browns in the freezer.  Turns out that everyone loved it.  They cleaned the pan and asked for more.  I definitely will be making this again.

You will need:

24 oz. pkg. frozen diced potatoes, thawed

1/3 cup butter melted

1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese (I used Monterrey Jack because it's what I had)

1 cup of cooked ham diced

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs

1/4 t. of seasoned salt

Press potatoes into the bottom of a greased 9X9 pan; brush with butter.  Bake at 425 for 25 minutes: top with cheeses and ham.  Set aside.  Beat milk, eggs and salt; pour over cheese mixture.  Reduce heat to 350 and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes (depends on your oven). 

Here is is right out of the oven!

Here's the quiche ready to eat...that lovely slice of bread is homemade Maple Wheat Bread that I made today.

Gooseberry Patch-Brown Sugar Cake

I'm making this for coffee time at church today.  Thought I'd give the recipe and my review.  You can find all kinds of great cookbooks, gadgets and uniuqe gifts at the Gooseberry Patch Website.

Brown Sugar Cake

Here's what you'll need:
18 1/2 oz. pkg. of white cake mix
3.4 oz pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups of milk
3/4 cup of brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

In a large bowl, stir together dry cake and pudding mix, eggs and milk.  Pour into a greased 13X9 pan.  Sprinkle with brown sugar and chocolate chips.  Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes, until cake test done.  Makes 12 servings.

Ready to go in the oven....

Fresh out of the oven...Lookin' good!

Review:  I thought this recipe was excellent, considering the simplicity of the ingredients.  You can't really tell by just looking at it, but this cake is very moist and has a nice "vanilla" flavor, courtesy of the vanilla pudding mix.  The brown sugar and chocolate chips (chunks in my case) kind of make their way to the center of the cake as it bakes making it ooey and gooey.  This is really convenient and offers great flavor.  I really like this cake and think it makes the perfect "coffee snack."