About Me

- Ribbonwood Cottage
- About Me: I am the creative person behind Ribbonwood Cottage. A mother, wife and grandmother. My goal in life is to leave a lasting legacy to my family that life is incredible. God gave us this one life and it is worth the journey! A believer. A pianist, church music and worship director. Focused on intentionally living the best life possible.
May 30, 2008
All the names are in...Who Won?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! OH MY GOODNESS, THIS IS SO FUN!! LOOK WHO WON!!! THE VINTAGE HOUSEWIFE IS THE BLESSED GAL ON THIS BLOG. i DID THIS THE OLD FASHIONED WAY. i WROTE OUT ALL THE NAMES PUT THEM IN A BOX AND THEN HAD MY HUBBY PULL OUT A NAME! SECOND PRIZE GOES TO MICHELE! i WILL CONTACT YOU TO GET YOUR ADDRESSES AND SEND YOUR GIFTS TO YOU! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE. WE WILL DO THIS AGAIN, I PROMISE! DEBBIE
REMEMBER THE GREATEST GIFT IS LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. (I CORINTHIANS 13)
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Eggciting Idea!!
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May 29, 2008
Cottage giveaway and a little egg trivia...
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May 27, 2008
I'm so happy!!! And I'm cooking...
Let the cooking begin! My two boys (young men) are home from college and Romania. What a relief to have them on U.S. ground! I immediately started cooking last night, roast, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, rolls, all kinds of desserts! There will be alot of dishes to clean and I don't even care I am so glad to see them. To be honest I will put away the china, tablecloths, vases. When they started eating everything was in their way!! hahaha. Pull out the everyday dishes quick!
Be sure to add your name, or comment on any post and I will add your name to the cottage giveaway. See the post for May 21st to see the prizes. There is a rooster/chicken theme. Enjoy!!!! Deb
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May 26, 2008
More Show and Tell
Be sure to check out http://leesiebella.typepad.com/ to see a list of wonderful gals who have posted lovely show and tell pic's of their tablesettings, china, crystal, etc. These women have given us a beautiful glimpse of their precious belongings. Enjoy!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day! Today is a day of honoring those who have gone before us. Romans 12:10 says "Be kindly affectionate to one another...in honor giving preference to one another." Blessings, DebbieGet trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
May 25, 2008
Show and Tell Sunday
I am joining with all the gals over at Sugar Sugar http://leesiebella.typepad.com/ to do a show and tell. This week's show and tell is China, tablesettings, crystal. This gal always has the greatest ideas and pictures on her web site. Wait till you see all the beautiful pictures these ladies are putting up on their blogs. She has kindly made a master list of the ladies who are involved. Wow. Very lovely and very inspirational. I am posting this late Saturday night as I don't post on Sunday's. Enjoy!
The china is white Bavarian china that my husband's grandmother hand painted and fired in her kiln. She was an amazing china painter. Every grandchild has china painted by her. I chose pink roses and have never tired of them. My husband loves china, and has actually bought me two china hutches to hold all of our dishes. Keep in mind we both have large families and when we do holidays at our house we have 50-60 people. I don't have that much china, but I do have alot of dishes. With all the china loving (almost driven) relatives, you would never think of serving a holiday meal on paper plates. Oh my! I did that once early in our marriage, oh dear, you would have thought I committed the unpardonable sin!!! My husband's grandmother was horrified that she painted all this gorgeous china for us and I was using nice paper plates. So I gratefully wash these beautiful dishes and I don't complain!
Thank you for visiting me today! Blessings
Deb
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May 24, 2008
Americana time!
Please see my May 22nd post for the give away prizes! Just post a comment on any post and your name will be added to the list. Thank you for stopping by!
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May 23, 2008
CHICKEN PICS
Be sure to see the post for May 23 for the give away prizes and post a comment so your name will automatically be added to the contest.
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May 22, 2008
Prizes!! Yippeeee!
I have had so much fun putting these gifts together for the cottage giveaway. Everything is rooster or chicken inspired. I seem to have alot of those items! I made a rooster tote and sunglass holder out of leftover rooster fabric from two chairs my mother-in-law and I covered. Also there are 4 small tart tins, rooster cards and envelopes (blank on the inside), a small nest with 3 little eggs, another container of 6 small eggs, a small cheese spreader with a chicken on the top. I have also made a second sunglass holder out of rooster fabric
for the second place winner! I wish everyone well in the contest. This is so much fun doing a give away. Also if you will click on the little cottage giveaway banner on the upper right you will also see all the other gals who are joining in and giving something away. There are some amazing gifts!
Remember love is the greatest gift; I Corinthians 13.
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May 21, 2008
Great Cottage Giveaway!!! Yippeeee!



Chicken Sonora-Yummy

I have a chicken recipe! Yummy!
This little chick is actually from our chicken pen. We have Rhode Island Red chickens that lay yummy brown eggs.
We do not eat these chickens, I buy my chicken from the grocery store.
CHICKEN SONORA
2 WHOLE COOKED CHICKENS
1 LARGE CAN CHILI WITH BEANS
2 CANS CR. MUSHROOM SOUP
8 OZ. ANY KIND OF SALSA ( I USE MILD)
1 SMALL CAN TOMATOE SAUCE
1 LARGE PKG. OF GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE
1 PKG OF CORN TORTILLAS (ABOUT A DOZEN)
I pull the chicken off the bones, takes about 2 minutes. I separately add the soup, chili beans and tomatoe sauce and salsa together.
Place 2-3 tbsp sauce in the bottom of a crock pot or dutch oven. I spray my pan first to make clean up easier. Then you layer chicken, tortillas that have been torn into bite size pieces, chili sauce, ending up with grated cheese on the top. You can crock pot this on low all day. Or cook in the oven for 40 minutes at 350 degress. It is wonderful with a salad that has fruit and cheese in it. You can also crumble tortilla chips on top to make it a little more tasty for kids. My kids love this, and it is great to reheat and eat during the week.
Enjoy!!!!



May 20, 2008
Red and Navy quilt decor



Boy am I ready for May 31st. I love red quilts, red geraniums, a red rug in front of the door and some type of sign that welcomes friends! This is a beautiful time of year in California. Flowers are blooming, our sheep had lambs recently. Will post pics of the sheep later. Our white pigeons all have eggs in their nests. It is a fruitful time of year. Everywhere you look on our property some tree or animal is being fruitful and multiplying. May I add that I am in my late forties and have NO intention of multiplying any more!! Thank you! Deb
May 19, 2008
Walk with me...
My dear friend Weltha, the feisty red head next to me. What is it about red heads that makes them feisty? Well she just got her masters degree in English. You go girl!!! She is so smart, witty, beautiful, great sense of humor. She's a great friend, a little too smart. Don't really smart people just make you feel, what's the word? A little not as smart? She knows everything about history, literature and art. I am so proud, so proud!!!But there is hope...Proverbs 13:20 says "Whoever walks with wise people will be wise!"
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May 18, 2008
prom pics
Wowee Kazowwee!!! Our little soccer princess dressed up for prom. She was a little stressed out getting the hair just right, but finally succeeded. Her boyfriend had a vest and tie that matched her dress. They looked great together. They went to Long Beach pier, and the prom took place on a ship that toured the harbour. They had a wonderful time!
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May 17, 2008
Back porch and wheelbarrow
My husband has done a great job of planting the planters for me, now I just need them to grow and spill out!




Here is the small Christmas tree in it from last December with a few pansies around it. We have a store nearby who plants little miniature roses in the bathtub planter, mini ivy plants, baby's breath, little plants that spill out of the tub, then little signs, with little plant trellis'. It is so adorable looking. I will try to get the picture and post it.
May 16, 2008
Chicken enchiladas!!Yummy



My husband who is a great cook, came up with these, after looking through some cookbooks and getting ideas. We took 2 large whole cooked chickens and took all the meat off. Added fresh corn from 4 corn cobs. The corn he boiled for about 4 minutes to just soften it a little. He added a pint of sour cream, 2 large cans of green enchilada sauce (a basic brand). Stirred all this together for the filling. We put a half cup of just sauce in the bottom of the pan. Then took a tortilla, added about 1/3 cup filling, maybe a little more. Added about 2 tbsp monterey jack cheese on top of the filling. Then I rolled up each enchilada until I had filled the pan. I topped the enchiladas with some green sauce and sprinkled with cheese.
The ingredients all together are
2 whole cooked chickens, or cook your own
2 large cans green chile enchilada sauce
1 small can green chile enchilada sauce (to cover enchiladas)
1 large sour cream or 2 pints of sour cream
4 fresh corn cobs, could use canned or frozen. Fresh corn was sweet!
pkg 30 tortillas
2 bags shredded monterey jack cheese
Cook at 350 for 25 minutes or till bubbly in the center.
Yummy!
May 14, 2008
May 13, 2008
a few Mother's day cards



My mother is so dear to me, and she deserves so much! I have made several scrapbooks for her of her life and her 9 siblings. Wow that is alot of brothers and sister.
Ruth 1:8 says"may the Lord be as kind to you as you have been to me..."
My mother gets the kindness award from me!