With the cooler weather just around the corner I thought it would be the perfect time to share my spicy Pork Curry recipe with you. My family loves curry so much I came up with my own one day and it was a big hit!

Spicy Pork Curry
1 – 16 oz can of Chicken broth
4 Teaspoons Hot Madras Curry powder
¾ Teaspoon Cumin
¼ Teaspoon Ground Ginger
½ cup plain yogurt
⅓ cup Apple sauce
¼ cup Heavy cream or plain Coffee creamer
½ Tablespoon Flour
8 – ½ inch thick Pork chops, no bones
1 small chopped Apple
1 cup Cauliflower florets
1 small chopped onion
1 Tablespoon chopped garlic
3 tablespoons Olive oil

Mix first 8 ingredients in a large bowl and let the apple, cauliflower and pork chops marinate.

Next add the last three ingredients to a large skillet over medium heat and cook until tender, remove from skillet.

Add pork chops to the skillet over medium high and cook for approximately 4 ½ minutes on both sides or until done.

Pour the contents of the large bowl and the remaining ingredients to a large pot and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Serve over cooked Jasmine rice

Serves about 4

My kids and I had fun looking through the newest catalog from Build a bear. My daughter loves the polar bear and I love the Native bear and Clarice Reindeer! The catalog came with a $5 coupon and featured tons of new Holiday bears, animals and all of the dressings! You can also sign up online for printable coupons and for birthday specials. I was really glad to find some sold out items are still available in the online store, so I won’t have to pay secondary prices!

Native American Bear, Build a Bear

Santa Polar Bear, Build a Bear

Clarice from Build A Bear

If your daughter is anything like mine than they LOVE to dress up! We have had so many costumes in the past year that I thought I would share them with you and your little one. The first outfit is made to resemble the Wizard of Oz character Glinda. The crown was a quick stapled together piece of plastic acetate and crinkle gift wrap for the star. The second is a great dress up set from Easy Bake Oven – Essentials Bake wear set for $12.99! Not only does it come with the hat and apron but it also has a pot holder, oven mitt and a wooden spoon, my son and daughter both love to wear this one! The third is a really easy Hula dancer, we bought all of the leis at a party supply store, another cheap and fun costume to do. The last is a Little Red Riding Hood cape made from a Martha Stewart Fall 2003 Kids magazine the greatest capes pattern. We adore this cape! It was so quick to sew and cut out that I made 2, and she has even wanted to wear her cape to school! I hope you have a safe and Happy Fall!

This gal is a true artist and has such a sweet personality too! We got to see Amy Butler 2 years in a row at International Quilt Market in Houston, and her booth is definitely The Favorite booth that we go to! I just thought I would share with everyone that she has terrific easy sew free patterns on her website. My favorite is the Charm quilt for its bright florals!

Over the summer I got to make dozens of mermaid themed cards and Artist Trading Cards, ATCs, and participate in art swaps with online friends. One of those summertime inspired projects was this little mermaid ATC that I created with a vintage photo that reminded me of my little girl when she was three!

The great news is that this little mermaid was turned into Faux postage great for use in your own card making and artwork along with 34 other talented artists! they also look fabulous framed. Just email me if you are interested in ordering these little beauties!

Mermaid Faux Postage is 35 individual pieces of small art for $5 per sheet plus $2 shipping