Saturday, March 12, 2011

Excuses for trying something new!

Last night I got a chance to see some of my closest friends.  Everyone was in Richmond and even though I was only able to stop in and see everyone for a little bit, it was great to catch up!  So much fun celebrating weddings and babies!  After that I headed home and we had a successful Hackenberg/Ziolkowski Family Fun night!  We hung out and teased each other like we always do.  I'm so lucky to have such great relationships with my parents and sisters.  We had so much fun!  Here we are laying on Maddy's bed watching YouTube Videos.



Today I'm heading over to David's Bridal so that I can clock some hours.  I've been working at David's since 2007 and it was a great summer job all throughout college.  I still get calls on the occasion that they really need extra coverage, or someone to go work the bridal show.  I understand why this job has a high turnover rate...it definitely takes patience.  I joke that the only reason I'm able to still work there after 4 years is because I get breaks from it so frequently!  Tomorrow I'm headed back to West Virginia for what may be my last trip there until I move in the beginning of May!

I'm so excited because in a week I'm going to a baby shower and I can't wait to try a new recipe.  I thought I would share what it SHOULD look like!  If it turns out edible then I'll be sure to post pictures of the one that I make!


Fruit Salsa with Baked 
Cinnamon Chips

2 kiwis, peeled and diced
2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
8 ounces raspberries
1 (16 oz) carton of strawberries, diced
2 tablespoons white sugar (more or less to taste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (more or less to taste)
3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor (I used strawberry)

10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
melted butter or butter flavored cooking spray
2 cups cinnamon sugar

1. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.

2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3.Coat one side of each flour tortilla with melted butter or butter flavored cooking spray. Sprinkle tortillas with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. Cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spray again with cooking spray (not necessary if using melted butter).

4.Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. Allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. Serve with chilled fruit mixture. Best when made and eaten the same day otherwise the fruit gives off so too much juice and it gets runny.


Next week starts my Spring Break and I can't wait to go spend time with Matt in WV and do one of my favorite things...bake!

On the top of my list is to try to make these scones that I saw over on Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life!

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