BLOGGING BREAK: Happy Holidays 2010

It has been a very busy week since I lasted blogged. Our new pup Chloe is getting settled into her new home however, due to the very cold weather potty training is moving a little slowly. Otherwise she is a wonderful pup and we just adore her!

In the next month or so Thanksgiving, 2 HUGE art shows, Christmas shopping, Christmas with the family & New Years will come a calling. Those responsibilities along with my Etsy shop orders and a new puppy are going to keep me beyond busy.

With that said, I have decided to take a blogging break for the holidays. I truly need this time to catch up. I will try to keep up on twitter and facebook with quick new posts and also try to keep up with your blogs during my off time.

New blog posts will return MONDAY JANUARY 3, 2011 with the first MONDAY MUNCHIES of the new year.

Thank you so much to all of my loyal followers - I hope you will also take this time to enjoy your family and the holidays.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2010!

WELCOME HOME: CHLOE

Please welcome the newest member of our family - Chloe! She is a Morkie puppy which is a special mix between a Yorkie & a Maltese! Right now she is about 2.5lbs and will be about 8lbs full grown!

The blog will be on hold this week while my husband and I take time to acclimate Chloe to her new home and work a bit on potty training! She is so good - not one accident yet and slept through the night.

Anyway see you all next week!

FRIDAY FEATURE: Thanksgiving Hostess Gifts

This week I have decided to feature an amazing Thanksgiving theme treasury by Marla from Wren Willow. She has created the MOST beautiful fall treasury so I thought rather than promote my own this week - I would work to promote hers. Also be sure to take a peek at her shop - for awesome silk screening goodies for your entire family!

If you love this treasury as much as I do - be sure to click and comment - maybe we can get these fantastic artists to the Etsy Front Page!

THANKSGIVING HOSTESS GIFTS

*NEW IN SHOP* Apron & Scarf

Just added a couple of new items to the shop! New Robot apron and Retro Flowers scarf in a really fantastic red color!

CHECK THEM OUT

*NEW IN SHOP* FOX Tea Towel

If you love our fox note cards you are going to love this Fox tea towel just as well! This whimsical design would be a great addition to any kitchen!

GET YOURS HERE

WINNER: LETTERPRESS HOLIDAY TREE SET

And the Winner is post #24 Angie! I will be contacting you shortly for your address to ship out your lovely prize. If you didn't win this time - no worries - we do this every month so check back with us in December!

CONGRATULATIONS

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup is a classic winter craving but I generally tend to enjoy soups with a creamier broth much better. When I ran across this fun creamy chicken noodle soup recipe I was so excited - the best of both worlds!

Chicken Noodle Soup

2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
12 oz (375 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 3/4 inch (2 cm) pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, coarsely grated
1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
1 tsp (5 mL) basil or 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh basil
4 cups (1 L) chicken stock
2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
3 oz (90 g) spaghetti, broken (about 1 cup /250 mL)
2 cups (500 mL) sliced celery
2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups (625 mL) milk
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper

1. In a large saucepan, heat half of the oil over medium heat; brown chicken in batches, adding more oil as necessary to prevent sticking. Transfer to bowl and set aside.

2. Add remaining oil to pan; sauté onion, carrot, basil and oregano for about 5 min or until onion is softened.

3. Add chicken stock and mustard; bring to boil. Stir in spaghetti and celery and return to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 8 min or until noodles are almost tender.

4. Add chicken along with any accumulated juices; cook for about 5 min longer or until noodles are tender.

5. Whisk flour into milk and gradually whisk into soup; simmer, stirring, for about 3 min or until slightly thickened. Add salt and pepper.

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ALSO: Today is the last day to enter our Letterpress Holiday Tree Set Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY: Letterpress Holiday Tree Set

Ho Ho Ho - the holidays are coming and we are here to help you get started! The new 2010 Sweet Harvey Holiday Line was introduced a few weeks ago - just in time for our November giveaway! This month we are giving away a Holiday Gift Set which includes a set of 3 letterpress Holiday Tree Folded Greetings/envelopes & a set of 5 matching letterpress Holiday Tree mini's/envelopes!

THE GIVEAWAY

PRIZE: Letterpress Holiday Tree Set - Tree Greetings (set of 3) / Tree Minis (set of 5)

HOW TO WIN

1. Visit my ETSY SHOP and let me know which item you like best and why. 1 ENTRY

For 1-4 more entries - see choices below. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each additional entry!

* Twitter this giveway - copy/paste: Win a Letterpress Holiday Tree Set from @sweetharvey http://bit.ly/b5XhrG 1 ENTRY
* Heart my ETSY SHOP. 1 ENTRY
* Follow this Blog. 1 ENTRY
* Follow me on TWITTER or FACEBOOK. 1 ENTRY

CONTEST END

Entries will be accepted through Monday, November 8, 2010. Winner will be announced Tuesday, November 9, 2010.

WHO CAN WIN

This contest is open Worldwide!

Good Luck!

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya

Looking for a fun & spicy cajun dish? Then this is for you! Warm yourself up with this fun cajun style casserole style dish which is both yummy and simple.

Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium green pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Tomato Soup
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1/2 pound fresh or thawed frozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large tomato, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
Chopped fresh parsley

1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally.

2. Stir the onion, pepper and Cajun seasoning in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Stir the soup, water and rice in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

4. Stir in the shrimp and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through and the rice is tender. Stir in the tomato and parsley, if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes.


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