My mom used to make this for my brother, dad and I...many, many years ago. She didn't always add the pecans and would sometimes use walnuts instead of pecans.
Ingredients:
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice, undrained
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package yellow cake mix
1 cups chopped pecans
½ cup butter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9 inch pan.
In pan, add pineapple with juice and spread evenly in the pan. Next add in the pie filling and spread evenly. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over cherry layer. Dot the top of the mixture with butter. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top (before baking or after baking).
Bake about 50 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
June 30, 2013
June 29, 2013
Camera Critters: Shelby's Outside Adventures
Shelby's Adventure in the back yard on a Friday afternoon.
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| There is a bunny over there! |
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| Ahhhh! The wind in blowing my ears! |
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| Mom is trying to take my photo while I am looking for bunnies! |
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| Mom is STILL trying to take my photo! All I want to do is go inside. |
June 28, 2013
Banana Pudding Poke Cake
I saw this recipe floating around Facebook last week and plan on making it soon. YUM!
BANANA PUDDING POKE CAKE
INGREDIENTS:
1 box yellow cake mix (& ingredients to make cake)
2 box (small) instant banana pudding
4 c milk
8 oz whipped topping
20 vanilla wafers, crushed
sliced bananas
1 Follow the direction on the cake mix box to prepare the actual cake. Prepare it in a 9 x 13" pan. When golden, remove from over and let cool for a few minutes.
2 When just slightly cooled, use the end of a wooden spoon (the handle end) to poke holes into the baked cake. Make the holes big enough for the pudding to seep into and go deep enough with the spoon that you hit the bottom of the pan.
3 Next, prepare your pudding mixture. Combine your 4 cups of milk and the instant pudding mix; whisk until there are no lumps.
4 Pour the pudding mixture over the entire cake, taking care to get it into all the holes. Use the spoon to help really get it into the cake and spread evenly.
5 Refrigerate for approximately two hours... or until set. Top with whipped topping, crushed vanilla wafers and sliced banana! Serve and enjoy. (Refrigerate any leftovers.)
BANANA PUDDING POKE CAKE
INGREDIENTS:
1 box yellow cake mix (& ingredients to make cake)
2 box (small) instant banana pudding
4 c milk
8 oz whipped topping
20 vanilla wafers, crushed
sliced bananas
1 Follow the direction on the cake mix box to prepare the actual cake. Prepare it in a 9 x 13" pan. When golden, remove from over and let cool for a few minutes.
2 When just slightly cooled, use the end of a wooden spoon (the handle end) to poke holes into the baked cake. Make the holes big enough for the pudding to seep into and go deep enough with the spoon that you hit the bottom of the pan.
3 Next, prepare your pudding mixture. Combine your 4 cups of milk and the instant pudding mix; whisk until there are no lumps.
4 Pour the pudding mixture over the entire cake, taking care to get it into all the holes. Use the spoon to help really get it into the cake and spread evenly.
5 Refrigerate for approximately two hours... or until set. Top with whipped topping, crushed vanilla wafers and sliced banana! Serve and enjoy. (Refrigerate any leftovers.)
June 27, 2013
June 26, 2013
June 25, 2013
Ten on Tuesday for 25 June 2013
01. Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work? Yes
02. Ever been in a car wreck? Yes
03. Were you popular in high school? No
04. Do you have any friends that you've known for 10 years or more? Yes
05. Have you ever made a mistake? Yes
06. Are you a good tipper? Yes
07. What song do you want played at your funeral? Amazing Grace on bagpipes
08. Do you have any special talents? No
09. What is your favorite sport to watch? Football
10. Have you ever caught a fish? Yes
02. Ever been in a car wreck? Yes
03. Were you popular in high school? No
04. Do you have any friends that you've known for 10 years or more? Yes
05. Have you ever made a mistake? Yes
06. Are you a good tipper? Yes
07. What song do you want played at your funeral? Amazing Grace on bagpipes
08. Do you have any special talents? No
09. What is your favorite sport to watch? Football
10. Have you ever caught a fish? Yes
June 24, 2013
Monday Musings: Status Shuffle Quotes
The "created by me" is, well, me! Shannon!
I made all three on Facebook.
June 23, 2013
Sunday Stealing: If I Won 100 Million Dollars Meme
This week's questions come from BackTalkk Quotes
IF I WON 100 MILLION DOLLARS....
What kind of car would you buy? A brand new Mustang
Where in the country would you move to? I would stay in the United States
What kind of house would you buy? I would pay off the one I am living in, the remodel it completely.
Would you give your family any money? Of course.
What charity would you donate to? Local animal shelters, animal rescues and women shelters.
Would you give your friends any money? Depends on the friend.
Where would you go on vacation? Hawaii and Ireland
What luxury item would you buy first? A maid
Would it change your life? Probably and hopefully for the good.
Would you save any of it? Of course.
Would it change your current relationship? Possibly, who knows.
Would you quit your job? No
Would you ever work again? Yes
What one task would you never do again? Clean my house.
What dream of yours would you be able to do? Finally be out of debt!!!
Would you change the way you dress? No
Would you change anything about your body? Yes, I would get help in losing weight.
Would you miss anything about not being rich? I am not sure. I have never been rich.
Who would be the first person you tell? My brother.
Would it bring you happiness? I sure hope so.
June 22, 2013
June 21, 2013
June 20, 2013
June 19, 2013
June 18, 2013
Citrus Salad
Citrus Salad
This is my mother-in-law's recipe. She shared it with me a few years ago.
1 5oz package sweet baby greens (or whatever lettuce you like)
1/4 cup red onion sliced thinly
1 naval orange, sectioned
1 ruby red grapefruit, sectioned
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Orange Vinaigrette
Whisk together:
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
This is my mother-in-law's recipe. She shared it with me a few years ago.
1 5oz package sweet baby greens (or whatever lettuce you like)
1/4 cup red onion sliced thinly
1 naval orange, sectioned
1 ruby red grapefruit, sectioned
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Orange Vinaigrette
Whisk together:
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
June 17, 2013
What Are You Worth?
I Am Worth: $4,490.00
Hair Color:
[] Black = $100
[] Blond = $50
[] Red = $7
[X] Brown = $15
[] Bald = $5
[] Other=$2
Eye Color:
[] Brown - $150
[] Green - $75
[] Blue $50
[X] Hazel $100
[] Other - $15
Height:
[] Over 7' - $200
[] 6'8' to 7' - $175
[X] 6'0' to 6'7' - $150
[] 5'5' to 5'11' - $75
[]4'9' to 5'4' - $50
[] Under 4'9 - $75
Age:
[X] 41 to 50 - $150
[] 31 to 40 - $100
[] 26 to 30 - $75
[] 21 to 25 - $50
[] 19 to 20 - $25
[] 0 to 18 - $100
Birth Order:
[] Twin Or more than Twins $300
[X] First Born - $300
[] Only Child - $250
[] Second born - $150
[] Middle child - $100
[] Last Born - $200
[] third born - $100
[] fourth born - $100
[] fifth born - $375
Drink?
[] No - $400
[X] Only Holidays - $300
[] Sometimes - $215
[] YES - $200
[] only weekends - $250
[] Every other day - $50
[] Once a day - $15
[] I live from the bottle- $0
Vision?
[] perfect vision - $300
[] need or have glasses/contacts but don't wear them - $200
[] No correction - $100
[X] Glasses - $50
[X] contacts - $25
[] Surgical correction - $135
Car Color [or families' car(s)]:
[] White - $2,000
[] Maroon - $800
[] Gold - $700
[] Gray - $600
[] Blue - $900
[] Pink - $475
[] Black - $450
[] Red - $400
[X] Green- $350
[] Silver - $300
[] Purple - $250
[] Metallic - $200
[] Yellow (future) - $100
[] Primer - $75
[] Tan - $20
[] Rusted - $15
[] No Car - $0
Shoe Size:
[] 13+ - $300
[X] 12 and a half to 13 - $250
[] 11 to 12 - $700
[] 7 to 10 - $600
[] Under 7- $550
Favorite Colors (three):
[X] Black - $600
[X] Red - $800
[] Yellow -$475
[] Brown - $50
[] Purple - $225
[] Aqua - $350
[] Orange - $300
[X] Blue - $300
[] Pink - $300
[] Other - $ 50
Did you use a calculator to add it all up?
[] Yes - $0
[X] No - add $1000
[] On some - $750
How many people are you going to send this to?
[] 100 - 150 = $2500
[] 90 - 80 = $1000
[] 70 - 60 = $900
[] 50 - 40 = $700
[] 30 - 20 = $500
[X] 19 - 16 = $100
[] 10 - 15 = $5
So how much are you worth?
Hair Color:
[] Black = $100
[] Blond = $50
[] Red = $7
[X] Brown = $15
[] Bald = $5
[] Other=$2
Eye Color:
[] Brown - $150
[] Green - $75
[] Blue $50
[X] Hazel $100
[] Other - $15
Height:
[] Over 7' - $200
[] 6'8' to 7' - $175
[X] 6'0' to 6'7' - $150
[] 5'5' to 5'11' - $75
[]4'9' to 5'4' - $50
[] Under 4'9 - $75
Age:
[X] 41 to 50 - $150
[] 31 to 40 - $100
[] 26 to 30 - $75
[] 21 to 25 - $50
[] 19 to 20 - $25
[] 0 to 18 - $100
Birth Order:
[] Twin Or more than Twins $300
[X] First Born - $300
[] Only Child - $250
[] Second born - $150
[] Middle child - $100
[] Last Born - $200
[] third born - $100
[] fourth born - $100
[] fifth born - $375
Drink?
[] No - $400
[X] Only Holidays - $300
[] Sometimes - $215
[] YES - $200
[] only weekends - $250
[] Every other day - $50
[] Once a day - $15
[] I live from the bottle- $0
Vision?
[] perfect vision - $300
[] need or have glasses/contacts but don't wear them - $200
[] No correction - $100
[X] Glasses - $50
[X] contacts - $25
[] Surgical correction - $135
Car Color [or families' car(s)]:
[] White - $2,000
[] Maroon - $800
[] Gold - $700
[] Gray - $600
[] Blue - $900
[] Pink - $475
[] Black - $450
[] Red - $400
[X] Green- $350
[] Silver - $300
[] Purple - $250
[] Metallic - $200
[] Yellow (future) - $100
[] Primer - $75
[] Tan - $20
[] Rusted - $15
[] No Car - $0
Shoe Size:
[] 13+ - $300
[X] 12 and a half to 13 - $250
[] 11 to 12 - $700
[] 7 to 10 - $600
[] Under 7- $550
Favorite Colors (three):
[X] Black - $600
[X] Red - $800
[] Yellow -$475
[] Brown - $50
[] Purple - $225
[] Aqua - $350
[] Orange - $300
[X] Blue - $300
[] Pink - $300
[] Other - $ 50
Did you use a calculator to add it all up?
[] Yes - $0
[X] No - add $1000
[] On some - $750
How many people are you going to send this to?
[] 100 - 150 = $2500
[] 90 - 80 = $1000
[] 70 - 60 = $900
[] 50 - 40 = $700
[] 30 - 20 = $500
[X] 19 - 16 = $100
[] 10 - 15 = $5
So how much are you worth?
June 16, 2013
The Weird Question Meme, Part Two
What is your ring size? 10
How often do you wear jewelry? Daily
When was the last time you consumed alcohol? A few months ago
Any big plans for the summer? No
What is your favorite comfort food? Ice Cream
Do you prefer broccoli or asparagus? Broccoli
What color are your bedroom walls? Pale yellow
With whom do you live? My husband and my dog.
Which Star Wars movie is your favorite? The Empire Strikes Back
How about Harry Potter? All of those movies are great but the books were much better.
What was the last movie you saw in theaters? I can't remember.
Did you get the popcorn or candy? Both
What is the most romantic text in your inbox? I have none.
Have you ever played miniature golf on a date? Yes
What’s a phrase you overuse? "Indeed"
Do you always use good grammar? Most of the time.
Do you have an accent or a speech impediment? I have an accent.
What did you eat today? Salad, rolls, beef tips, mashed potatoes, ice cream, a cookie and marshmallows.
What do you do at work? Type on a computer all day; push paper around.
Do you know the rules to any sports? Yes
Do you prefer to watch or play sports? Watch
What is your favorite kind of hat to wear? None, I dont like things on my head.
Do you pray? Yes
To whom do you pray? God
What is the closest mountain to your house? Not sure.
What size engine is in your vehicle? 4.0L (that is all I can remember)
What do you need to do tomorrow? Go to work
June 15, 2013
Camera Critters: Please
Shelby has a really high "please" because she wants what her humans
are having for dinner.
are having for dinner.
June 14, 2013
June 12, 2013
June 11, 2013
Tuesday Topics: Five
5 snacks that you have stashed in your desk drawer.
~Mandarin Oranges (snack packs)
~Peanut Butter Crackers
~Whipped Peanut Butter
~Lipton instant tea
~Oatmal
5 things that people are always surprised to find out about you.
~Even though I am a big person, I am not a bully.
~I am depressed often.
~I am a grandmother.
~I play World of Warcraft.
~I like to watch scary movies.
5 new inventions you would like to see in the future.
~A car that can fly.
~A cure for cancer.
~A cure for the common cold.
~A self cleaning house.
~Hand held lie detectors that go off when the person you are talking to is feeding you a line of bullshit.
~Mandarin Oranges (snack packs)
~Peanut Butter Crackers
~Whipped Peanut Butter
~Lipton instant tea
~Oatmal
5 things that people are always surprised to find out about you.
~Even though I am a big person, I am not a bully.
~I am depressed often.
~I am a grandmother.
~I play World of Warcraft.
~I like to watch scary movies.
5 new inventions you would like to see in the future.
~A car that can fly.
~A cure for cancer.
~A cure for the common cold.
~A self cleaning house.
~Hand held lie detectors that go off when the person you are talking to is feeding you a line of bullshit.
June 10, 2013
Monday Musings: Kindness Is..
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
~*~ Mark Twain ~*~
June 9, 2013
Sunday Stealing: The Weird Question Meme, Part One
Do you wear slippers? Sometimes
How many pictures are in your living room? Six or so
Do you ever watch Brady Bunch reruns? Yes
Are you allergic to anything? Yes, I am allergic to bullshit.
When was the last time you called in sick? A few months ago, I had a migraine.
Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes
What is your favorite snack food? Ice Cream
Have you ever seen a tornado? Yes
If you won a million dollars, what would you buy first? Nothing, I would pay off all my debt.
What time is it right now? 8:22PM
Do you think it's cool for men to wear flip-flops? Yes
How many pairs of shoes do you own? Four
Do you think you are a hypochondriac? Yes
Do you own a dictionary? Yes
Where was the last place you went on vacation? Texas, Arkansas and Missouri
Do you talk about your friends behind their back? No
Are you actually fat but in complete denial about it? I am quite fat and I don't deny it.
What color is your mouse pad? Blue
Does your kitchen have a theme? No
June 8, 2013
June 7, 2013
"You" Songs
Five Songs with "you" in the Title.
01. "When I See You Smile" by Bad English
02. "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley
03. "Will You Still Love Me" by Chicago
04. "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" by Culture Club
05. "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton
01. "When I See You Smile" by Bad English
02. "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley
03. "Will You Still Love Me" by Chicago
04. "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" by Culture Club
05. "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton
June 6, 2013
Thursday Thoughts
1. Someone knocks at your door. You answer it. It's a kid from the local school selling candy bars for a fundraiser. Do you buy one? Yes! I cannot resist candy.
2. The end of the world is tomorrow and you are out of milk - do you go buy some? No, I will be ok without it.
3. Have you ever picked up the phone and called someone that you hadn't talked to in years? Yes, and it was a great reunion.
4. Whats on your computer desktop background? The following photo...
5. What was the very first movie you saw in a movie theater? "The Goonies", before that movie came out we always went to a drive in theater.
6. If you had to take a 10th grade science test, do you think you would pass? I want to say that yes, I would pass it but I am not so sure.
7. Describe heaven. No stress, no pain, no worries, and peace.
8. Has a place that you lived ever been infested with some sort of insect or rodent? Yes and it was horrible!
9. When you were a youngin', did you hide in the clothes racks at department stores? Yes
10. Is there anything in your vehicle that is broken? Yes, several things
11. What is something in your house that people would be surprise to find? Candy that is not chocolate.
12. Do you agree with the death penalty? My opinion is torn on this one.
13. Whats your favorite type of bear? Polar Bear or a Black Bear
14. Where was the last place you went? Work
15. What if that person knocking at your door earlier was an adult selling candy bars... would you buy one? Probably not
2. The end of the world is tomorrow and you are out of milk - do you go buy some? No, I will be ok without it.
3. Have you ever picked up the phone and called someone that you hadn't talked to in years? Yes, and it was a great reunion.
4. Whats on your computer desktop background? The following photo...
5. What was the very first movie you saw in a movie theater? "The Goonies", before that movie came out we always went to a drive in theater.
6. If you had to take a 10th grade science test, do you think you would pass? I want to say that yes, I would pass it but I am not so sure.
7. Describe heaven. No stress, no pain, no worries, and peace.
8. Has a place that you lived ever been infested with some sort of insect or rodent? Yes and it was horrible!
9. When you were a youngin', did you hide in the clothes racks at department stores? Yes
10. Is there anything in your vehicle that is broken? Yes, several things
11. What is something in your house that people would be surprise to find? Candy that is not chocolate.
12. Do you agree with the death penalty? My opinion is torn on this one.
13. Whats your favorite type of bear? Polar Bear or a Black Bear
14. Where was the last place you went? Work
15. What if that person knocking at your door earlier was an adult selling candy bars... would you buy one? Probably not
June 5, 2013
Wacky Wednesday - A to Z
A – An advantage you have – None
B – Blue or brown eyes – Hazel
C – Chore you hate – Laundry
D – Dad’s name – Bill
E – Essential start of your day – 5:15am, bathroom then get dressed
F – Favorite color – Blue
G – Greatest thing you’ve ever done that made you feel really good – Having children
H – Habit you have – Picking scabs
I – Issue you hate that the world tries to make you pursue – Celebrities
J – Job title – Contract Specialist
K – Kohls or Target – Kohls
L – Living arrangements – Single family home with my husband and dog
M – Music you like – Metal, Rock, Hair Bands, 80's, Country, R&B, Dance, Pop and more.
N - Nicknames – Mom, Shay
O – Overnight hospital stay – January 2012 with MRSA.
P – Pet Peeve – Stupidity
Q – Quote that you like most – “You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?” -Bernadette Peters”
R – Right or left handed – Right Handed
S – Siblings – One brother, Brian, who is 3 years younger than me.
T – Time you wake up – 8:00am on weekends and 5:15am during the work week.
U – Underwear – Briefs
V – Vegetable you dislike – Asparagus
W – What makes you run late – Traffic
X – X-rays you've had – My mouth, leg, arm and tummy
Y – Yummy food you make – Peanut Butter Cookies
Z – Zoo animal – White Tiger
B – Blue or brown eyes – Hazel
C – Chore you hate – Laundry
D – Dad’s name – Bill
E – Essential start of your day – 5:15am, bathroom then get dressed
F – Favorite color – Blue
G – Greatest thing you’ve ever done that made you feel really good – Having children
H – Habit you have – Picking scabs
I – Issue you hate that the world tries to make you pursue – Celebrities
J – Job title – Contract Specialist
K – Kohls or Target – Kohls
L – Living arrangements – Single family home with my husband and dog
M – Music you like – Metal, Rock, Hair Bands, 80's, Country, R&B, Dance, Pop and more.
N - Nicknames – Mom, Shay
O – Overnight hospital stay – January 2012 with MRSA.
P – Pet Peeve – Stupidity
Q – Quote that you like most – “You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?” -Bernadette Peters”
R – Right or left handed – Right Handed
S – Siblings – One brother, Brian, who is 3 years younger than me.
T – Time you wake up – 8:00am on weekends and 5:15am during the work week.
U – Underwear – Briefs
V – Vegetable you dislike – Asparagus
W – What makes you run late – Traffic
X – X-rays you've had – My mouth, leg, arm and tummy
Y – Yummy food you make – Peanut Butter Cookies
Z – Zoo animal – White Tiger
June 4, 2013
Tuesday This & That
1. Who is the last person you talked to? My husband, Steve
2. Where will you be this weekend? With my in-laws in La Crosse, WI
3. What's for dinner tonight? Fried Rice
2. Where will you be this weekend? With my in-laws in La Crosse, WI
3. What's for dinner tonight? Fried Rice
June 3, 2013
June 2, 2013
June 1, 2013
Happy 6th Blogoversary!
Hello Everyone! Today is this blogs 6th Blogoversary!
The original name was Simply Shannon but I changed it in July 2007 to Shannon's Moments of Introspection since Simply Shannon is the name of my personal web site. Then in 2012 I changed it to Moments of Introspection. I didn't feel that my first name really needed to be a part of the title.
Happy 6th Blog Anniversary to Moments of Introspection!
Happy 6th Blogoversary!
Hello Everyone! Today is this blogs 6th Blogoversary!
I have been on using Blogger for over five years and I just recently changed the blog link to www.momentsofintrospection.com.
The original name was Simply Shannon but I changed it in July 2007 to Shannon's Moments of Introspection since Simply Shannon is the name of my personal web site. Then in 2012 I changed it to Moments of Introspection. I didn't feel that my first name really needed to be a part of the title.
Happy Blog Anniversary to Moments of Introspection!
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