Scalloped potatoes

                                                                           


                                                    Scalloped potatoes


this is one of my favorite recipes its my step mothers recipe that I love. It's so simple and good .I hope it becomes one of your family's favorite meals too.


serves 4
  
you will need:


6 medium potatoes 
1 onion
4 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups homo milk
chicken stock cube
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
greased 9x11 pan

(I doubled recipe in these pictures)

1)wash and slice potatoes
2)dice onion
3)then saute onion in the butter till soft
4)when soft whisk in milk 
5)add in the salt ,nutmeg,black pepper
6)add in chicken stock then simmer
7)while simmering layer  half of the potatoes in the pan
8)then whisk in 1/2 a cup of shredded cheese
9)when heated pour half of mixture over the layer of potatoes 
10)then sprinkle a layer of 1/2 cup shredded cheese
11) layer rest of the potatoes 
12)pour rest of sauce over top and then sprinkle  1 cup of cheese over top 
13)cover with foil
14)bake at 375 for 45 min 
15)last 15 mins take foil off

you can double recipe easily  
                     

let cool 5 mins then serve and enjoy 

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Back in January I was asked to become an ambassador for an awesome Canadian company called Maxwell designs. I was so excited that Maggie noticed my love for her products and that  she  had chosen me to be an ambassador for her amazing company. I am so excited to be working along  side of the many other ambassadors she has chosen throughout Canada and the United States. To top off the excitement I am the only ambassador in New Brunswick. I have been asked many questions about Maxwell designs so here are some of the questions I have gotten asked .

What is Maxwell designs?

  

Maxwell designs is a company that sells exclusive hand made accessories ,bags,and purses from a home studio. Maggie is the only person who actually sews every item .Maggie started this business back in 2006 after moving to northern B.C , while she was expecting her first son.She couldn't find a diaper bag she liked and after searching high and low she decided to make her own and has been making all  different types of bags since. Her oldest son Maxwell was her inspiration for making her own diaper bag she named her company after him.

What is your favorite Maxwell design product?

My favorite of them all so far is the diaper clutch/wallet. I now have  3 so far and I  hope to add more to my collection soon. They are perfect for short outings to the grocery store or play group with your toddler or infant. It fits  travel size wipes and a stuffed Applecheeks cloth diaper or 4 disposable diapers. The fabrics choices are great. You could get a fabric that works for mommy by day and chic by night to carry your few things for a date instead of a full purse. I have used one of mine for ladies night, to the movies even to play pool with friends.

What do you love about Maxwell designs products?

Personally I love everything about them. the customer service is amazing Maggie not only sews them but also she gift wraps and sends a cute little note. She  has cute stickers or tape she seals your order with.I like that that her fabric prints are different and unique and her designs  are all  very chic. All the products are lined with "PUL" fabric and are machine washable. PUL fabric  is not very common in most purse, handbags or accessories. PUL is a waterproof fabric commonly used for  diapers and accessories. 

What items do you have in your collection of Maxwell designs and how useful are they?

I have a 4 key fobs in different prints which makes them very useful to find your keys when in a bag or to even carry them you can hang it from your wrist and not have  lots of bulky  key chains taking up space.I love my 3 wallet/clutches. I use these every day for many different things... a clutch for me or a diaper clutch for Eloise .I have used them to carry an extra out fit for Eloise or to carry our bathing suits to and from swimming.I also own 3 change purses with wristlets. These are another favorite of mine. I use one every day, sometimes two for the day. One carry's all my cards , another is for money.Other ways I've used the change purse is to carry hair clips, elastics and jewelry .Or I have packed them as a small releasable snack bag or sandwich bag. I also have  a small cosmetic bag which I use as my make up bag  or as my cheer bow and cheer makeup case  as they are so easy to wash.Recently my mother bought my daughter  a large reusable snack bag which i absolutely love. It fits many things and has a tag to write your child or spouses name on bags.  Monday I had a sandwich a banana and some cookies in it together. I've used it to carry chicken wings, grapes and they are so easy to wash out or wipe clean with them being lined with PUL  fabric.


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Whats the difference between an  ambassador and a champion?

A champion is someone who loves Maxwell Designs and shares specials and products with their friends. An ambassador/affiliate (same thing) and earn commission for sharing their link and products.

What is a Maxwell designs ambassador?

A Maxwell designs ambassador is a person who showed so much love and knowledge for the company's  products that Maggie personally noticed them and  chose them to become an ambassador for  going out of their way to share the knowledge and love of the products. Many of the ambassadors got noticed when out in the public or on various social media websites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and many more.  An Ambassador shows people how awesome  this Canadian company is and gets in on up and coming events and fabric reveals.When someone loves M.D things they can do these things to become an ambassador/affiliate and earn commission for sharing their link and products they love! We have a solid group of ambassadors, but we are always looking for more. This program isn't just for people who love Baby products but Maxwell Designs also offers functional and fashionable products for all women. With that in mind, this is a great program for family and fashion bloggers, in addition to bloggers in the "baby" space. Here's the link to the program: http://maxwelldesigns.ca/pages/affiliate-programme.

perfect cookie cutter cookies

               

                                           



makes 2 1/2 dozen

what you need:

3/4 cups butter
1 cup sugar 
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
1\2 teaspoon salt
cookie cutters
(if wanted to add)
food couloring or sprinkles

directions:

1) combine sugar eggs and butter with vanilla stir till fully mixed then add in vanilla salt and baking powder after then slowly need in the flour.
2)you can add food colouring or sprinkles if you like to the dough. 
3)once fully mixed place in refrigerator for 1 hour or in freezer for a half hour to chill .
4)when chilled take out  lay some  flour down on your counter roll dough out 
5) cut out desired shapes with cookie cutter
6)lay on pan lined with parchment paper or none greased pan 
7) preheat oven  400 
8) bake 6-8 minutes
9) frost with vanilla frosting. or you can make any colour  or choose any flavor you prefer
10)enjoy


 
here are a few different pictures of them that I have made

     frosted and non frosted

 have fun with this recipe my daughter loves to help bake these cookie.
   

heavenly squares (chocolate lovers perfect cure for cravings)

                                                  Heavenly squares


Serving Size: is anywhere between 12-24 depending on size you want
        (Too many calories to count)


Base:

 4 Mars Bars
1\2 cup butter
2 cups Rice  Krispies
 

Frosting:

4 aero bars
1\3 cup butter
1\2 cup coconut shredded




Preparation:


Base:
  1)cut mars bars into squares and place into microwave safe bowl
 2)add butter into bowl of cut up mars bars and melt together in microwave
  3)mix in rice krispies to the melted mars bars
4) place mixture into a lightly greased  9x9 pan
5) let cool

Frosting:
1)cut up aero bars place into a bowl with butter
2) melt the bowl of aero bars and butter in microwave
3) mix in coconut
4) spread over base
5) cool for 20 min
6)cut and serve
                                                             Enjoy