The Prayer Chest

I finished The Prayer Chest! It was a good reminder on keeping your faith during trying times.

Finished "Escape"

It took me a week, but I finished Escape!!! My Aunt Susan told me about this book and I had a hard time putting it down. I always wondered how the polygamists live and their lives are far more difficult and horribly creepy than I could have ever imagined. The book is definitely a "must read" for everyone.

Finished "Plenty"

I finally finished the book "Plenty" by Alisa Smith and J. B. Mackinnon. My cousin suggested the book and I found it to be very interesting. First, because the authors are from the Pacific Northwest. Second, because they committed for 1 FULL YEAR to not eat anything that did not grow within 100 miles from their home (with a few exceptions -- including their Oregon Salt!)

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Honey Do Clipboard

I went to my friend Lisa's last night and made a "Honey Do" clipboard! Hoping if I have a specified clipboard to hold a list of "Honey Dos" they will get done!

Excellent Hawaiin Rolls Recipe

First I have to say I have never been to Hawaii, so I don't know if these actually taste authentic, but they are OH SO GOOD!!!! It will take 3 hours from start to finish, but it is worth the time!


Hawaiin Rolls

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon honey
5 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
2 tablespoons butter flavored shortening
4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast


DIRECTIONS
1. Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle for a 2 pound batch; press Start. The dough can be a bit sticky, so you may want to add a little bit more bread flour as it mixes.
2. When the dough cycle is complete, turn the risen dough out on a lightly floured surface and divide into twelve equal pieces. Form the pieces into rounds and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Quick and easy Kalua Pork

Costco now has pork sirloin tip roasts in a 3 pack.

Quick, easy dinner using the crock pot. Stab one of the roasts with the carving fork all over. Take 1 1/2 TBSP of sea salt, rub all over the roast. Then take 1 1/2 TBSP of liquid smoke and rub all over the roast. Add 1/2 cup of water to bottom of crock pot, put in the roast.

Recipe said to cook for 16 hours on low. I did 8 hours on high, then switched it to low. After 9 hours it shred super easy.

Take roast out, shred with 2 forks, then add the liquid that is in the bottom of the crockpot (I strained out any fat). Put on hamburger buns with lettuce, tomatoe, onion.