Barns and Houses

Okay...so Mama Holli is a little wierd!

Just a little!

Sometimes 

A LOT WIERD!

I can't help it!

I have always had 

A

THANG

(TEXAS TALK)

for

old 

BARNS AND HOUSES

They tell a story!

I like stories!

Especially good juicy stories!

Old buildings are full

of

juicy stories!

I also like

WOOD

Again with the weird thang!

I told you

I can't help it!

So show me an old

wooden barn or house

and I am intrigued to say the least!

I want to explore!

Do you want to come with?

These photos all taken on

our Mother's Day Adventure!

So this one is colorful and interesting!

Could have been a row of little motel cabins

or small houses grouped together.

Combine or Roadside Motel?

Both very interesting proposals!

The wheelchair in the far left corner 

is a little disturbing! 

 Not quite sure what that is all about!

Does it add to the story?

OH YES IT DOES!

Little House on The Prairie?

Could be!

Like it!

Not too old 

but still like it 

just the same!

Oh Yes A Red Barn!

Gotta throw a Red Barn into the mix!

A Little muddy.

Expecting to see a cow cut around the corner

at any moment!

MOOOOOOO!

Do you see a pattern here?

Interesting workmanship!

I like the white plaster stuff in between

the layers of wood!

Way Cool!

I'm sure there is a name

for that but heck if I know

what it is.

I think that little house needs

some perking up!

Mama Holli would add some

gingham curtains and a nice

window box full

of bright RED geraniums!

Now doesn't that sound nice!

So this one is all boarded up!~

Could be abandoned!

Could be where Big Foot vacations!

Could Be!

So this one is definitely abandoned!

Big Foot would not 

vacation here!

This I know!

Like this one for Two Reasons!
First off.....
The WOOD is GREAT!
I mean GREAT!
OLD
WORN
and
WEATHERED
Definitely tells a story!
Secondly......
Looks Like the story 
is
still
THERE!
BOO!
Look closely in the middle 
window my friends!
Do you see what I see?
Oh Yes You Do!
A
MAN
IN
THE
WINDOW!!!
Hello little ghost man!
What's your story?
HEE HEE HEE

Caprese Panini

My kiddos wanted a quick

and easy hot meal last Saturday.

What does Mama Holli do you ask?

She grabs the nifty

Panini Maker

stuffed in the bottom cabinet

under the mixer 

and next to the blender!

I plug it in

and

it works it's magic!

Caprese Panini

Bread

Olive Oil

Tomatoes

Basil

Spinach

Sea Salt

Crushed Black Pepper

Red Wine Vinegar

Mozzarella

Layer  

tomatoes

spinach

mozzarella

and

basil

On Top

of

 any slice

of

 yummy bread

Dribble 

olive oil

red wine vinegar

Sprinkle

salt

pepper

Top

with

second

slice

of

bread

Grill

until

cheese 

melts

EAT

and

Enjoy

Sharing A New Painting From My Baby Girl

I Could Stare At This

For Hours

WOW!

I love Aspen Trees!

She wanted to represent

the seasons changing!

I think her interpretation

is beautiful but

then again

what do you 

EXPECT

After All

I 

AM

HER

MAMA

and

OH

SO

PROUD

OF

IT

What Children Give Their Mama's For Mother's Day!

I Will Let

My Mama

Brush My Hair

One Time Only

I Will Give

My Mama

A Cat and A Dog

She Will Like It

I Will Not Fall

Off The Table

And

 Crack My Head Open

For

 My Mama

We Don't Know 

What To Give

Our Mama
We Are So
Confused

I Will Make

A Nice Present

For My Mama

And

Leave It In My Diaper

For Her

I Will Make 

Another Nice

Present For Her

She Will Like it

Happy Mother's Day

To All

The Mama's!

Enjoy All Of The Gifts

From Your Babies!

Begging Mama Nature For Spring!

Light Snow Showers Today!

Need SUN and COLOR!

So I

Strolled Over

to

FiFi Flowers!

AHHHHHH

A Breath of Fresh Air!

COLOR!

FUN!

PERKY!

makes

mama

happy

GO VISIT!

HERE!

Cinco De Mayo

We celebrate Cinco De Mayo

about every week

at Mama Holli's house!

We LOVE

Mexican Food!

We always have fresh

salsa/hotsauce

and tortillas are a staple in

our pantry!

Quesadillas

is a quick and easy meal

we make quite often.

Sometimes it is breakfast.

Sometimes it is lunch.

Sometimes it is a snack.

It may be filled with chicken, steak, beans, cheese,

mushrooms, pork or just about anything within reach!

Easy and quick to make.

Just stuff what you like in between two tortillas.

Make sure you stuff some cheese in to bind the ingredients.

Heat it up in a well oiled skillet.

Flip it over to hit the other side.

Cut it up like a pie and serve it up

with your favorite toppings!

Sour cream, salsa, guacamole, pico, queso .....

you get the picture!

Adios Amigos!

Faces

FACES

round

oval

square

brown

white

yellow

ripe

pure

aged

rough

soft

smooth

fresh

worn

weathered

all

diiferent

yet

all

similar

each
perfect
one
is

beautiful

lovely

amazing

Artist

Daughter #1

age 14

Proud Mama Holly

Goodwill Hunting!

Look What Mama Found 

at

Goodwill!

Decorative Milk Glass Plates

Sweet Baby Angels

How stinkin cute 

would these be in a nursery?

And
NO
I am not pregnant!
I am
way too old for that!
And
way too young
for
Grandbabies!
Mama Holli
will just have 
to wait to
use these plates!

WAAAAA
WAAAAA
WAAAA!

Mama Makes A Calzone!

That's Amore!

Mama

Makes

a

Big Pizza Pie!

Oh Yea Baby!

This

is

GOOD STUFF!

Grandpa

would be proud!

Do you want the recipe my friends?

Did I hear a YES?
Well Here You Go!

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F.)
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour plus more if necessary
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar

In a bowl, combine yeast with water, olive oil, salt, sugar and stir well. Let it sit about 5 minutes, add half of the flour and mix well with a spoon. Add all remaining flour except 1/2 cup and mix well using your hands. Bring dough to a lightly floured table and knead  for about 5 minutes, adding remaining flour as needed to form a smooth dough. Dough should not be sticky. Work more flour in if sticky. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, usually about 1 hour.

Divide the dough evenly into 4 balls. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Let sit for 15 minutes, then transfer to a lightly floured table and roll out into 4  8-inch circles. Place filling of choice in the center of one side of each circle, then fold dough over filling to meet edges of filled side. Crimp edges with a fork , then cut a small slit in the top of the calzone to allow steam to release while baking. Cook in a preheated 475 degree oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until well-browned.  Enjoy!

Sauce (Gravy)

I make my sauce from scratch.  That is another post in itself!  So use your favorite sauce and ingredients for your own personalized calzone!  My family loves Italian sausage and mushrooms so that is what I filled these with!  The possibilities are endless!  

Spinach, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Basil, All Varieties of Cheeses, Pepperoni, Chicken, and the list goes on and on!

So I did a layer of mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sauce and sausage.  Then more cheese of course!  My son ate the leftovers for breakfast COLD!

ENJOY!

Ciao BELLA!

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Watch his eyebrows at the end of the song!
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Mama Elise and Mama Lisa are Cooking Up a Storm!

So Mama Elise made this for

Mama Lisa and Mama Christine.

It was real yummy and they liked

it very very much!

So Mama Lisa 

SNATCHED

the recipe and cooked it

right up!

Mama Lisa loves this chicken so much

 that she created a shrine for it!

She says it smells as if you

are walking the streets of Greece!

Yes she did!

Chicken Marbella

10 chicken breasts, skinned or 1 whole chicken cup up

1 tsp. minced garlic

1/4 cup dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

1 bottle of capers with juice

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1 cup dried apricots or prunes

1/2 cup green olives (pitted)

8 bay leaves

Topping:

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white wine

Mix all ingredients except topping and marinate overnight. When ready to bake pour the brown sugar and wine on the chicken.  Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.

I can't wait to try this!