tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51850792402163394562024-03-27T14:41:19.600-04:00The Harris SistersThe Harris Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01991393207082465772noreply@blogger.comBlogger951125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-74907674537608588862024-02-18T10:51:00.000-05:002024-02-18T10:51:13.479-05:00Tracking Your Family's Travels - Part 2<p>At the beginning of each new year, we always look forward to planning this year's family vaction. And it's always fun to look back on some of the trips you've taken before. Spending time with family is one of the things I'm most grateful for, and I'm hopeful that tracking our travels has become a tradition that my children will cherish for years to come.</p><p>We track our family's travels on a map, and I wanted to check in with you guys again to provide an update to this <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/06/tracking-your-familys-travels.html" target="_blank">original post from 2014</a> (when our family had visited 8 states in 8 years). Where's our family on our journey now, and how many states have we visited so far? Let's have a looksee!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFw0xNt-Pslwhrln18q6O7XpMgi2ToehMvajt6wJ0IudU4LvIm57ge_z5z5tikHwDnaFq_nj2A9YXe2CahyP0xHCj23Tdu2ftZ7V5cuBRsNzCq4kqRDsqxFRdEcC0PXYhjGjsiCsIpIQRvVaM1PD1nWMU98EQl3dg9fabc8HyVeNMdlqJoDr47IUBR6w/s1600/HarrisSistersMapTrack.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFw0xNt-Pslwhrln18q6O7XpMgi2ToehMvajt6wJ0IudU4LvIm57ge_z5z5tikHwDnaFq_nj2A9YXe2CahyP0xHCj23Tdu2ftZ7V5cuBRsNzCq4kqRDsqxFRdEcC0PXYhjGjsiCsIpIQRvVaM1PD1nWMU98EQl3dg9fabc8HyVeNMdlqJoDr47IUBR6w/w426-h640/HarrisSistersMapTrack.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">18 States in 17 Years</h3><div>Aidyn (our oldest son) is the real history lover in our family. Because he loves history and geography so much, we continue to visit different states and explore the historical sites they offer. As a reminder, when we started tracking our family's travels, we decided to only track visits to states since we had the boys. So we have not included on our lists (or on the map) any states Ryan and I have visited without them.</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">9. Georgia</h4><p>We visited Atlanta, Georgia for Spring Break in 2015. While we were there, we saw the World of Coca Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Legoland, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Centennial Olympic Park, Zoo Atlanta, and did a quick side trip to Stone Mountain Park. At the time, Aidyn had a broken collarbone, but having his arm in a sling didn't really slow him down one bit! Lots of fun things to do with kids in Atlanta, Georgia. You can read about all of the <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/04/must-see-family-friendly-attractions-in.html" target="_blank">details of the Georgia trip here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CDHZY-YhR4aEB65Ni-arblg7kleo0Ue23ZACioVTiN7ir-425nfF7IZbNVoBKkwom-UNbNE8NXSBxM1er11Sg-to0bsNW6-Z0E8NH0idG_B3eJobmKSqGYpN_85zgX-1SH6bc3qgjOQA6Hp5AMNdzkWF6z1dyjDDu2nHSr1rFk1R5vezyQOQhTwqBw/s5184/Atlanta2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CDHZY-YhR4aEB65Ni-arblg7kleo0Ue23ZACioVTiN7ir-425nfF7IZbNVoBKkwom-UNbNE8NXSBxM1er11Sg-to0bsNW6-Z0E8NH0idG_B3eJobmKSqGYpN_85zgX-1SH6bc3qgjOQA6Hp5AMNdzkWF6z1dyjDDu2nHSr1rFk1R5vezyQOQhTwqBw/w426-h640/Atlanta2.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAV8M7cwx4ag13zg0q4mq4Jk1uZSy46Qrtvk3M9muQNRTAui4pm99U-tCO165sDgoDa1Eqtq7EkDybuIsr2XIoA1_ltQ2FFJNkqDx6bYX1cmQrdPl5QuLQAobzLm39_RuWPlY2vTbJNsqcpvcmMG4HDy94P3-59DaXHR327ihqwK3wCQhI6Y8Hp9gVg/s5184/Atlanta.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAV8M7cwx4ag13zg0q4mq4Jk1uZSy46Qrtvk3M9muQNRTAui4pm99U-tCO165sDgoDa1Eqtq7EkDybuIsr2XIoA1_ltQ2FFJNkqDx6bYX1cmQrdPl5QuLQAobzLm39_RuWPlY2vTbJNsqcpvcmMG4HDy94P3-59DaXHR327ihqwK3wCQhI6Y8Hp9gVg/w640-h426/Atlanta.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">10. Hawaii</h4><p>We took the boys to Hawaii in 2019 to celebrate our 20th anniversary. (Ryan and I had been before the boys were born, and this was our chance to visit again and show them this beautiful state.) While we were there, we visited Pearl Harbor on Oahu and then spent the rest of the trip on Maui, seeing the sun rise at the top of Haleakela, traveling the Road to Hana, enjoying the beautiful blue water of the Pacific Ocean, attending the Old Lahaina Luau, and visiting the Nakalele Blowhole and Heart Shaped Rock.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHnhGLb8zgC_8jEnXNAewTQ0V04jMg5aKlCtaESVg7clyk7MPzoP68ut0Jfj8to2SxZbWZayTyMlWhuXykTH32yDg2l1sy5V6HL68zVBSFSsfNx8cKGJN6QjRMsyI9DRWxzqEY94oUmKffZsdnCZwWx2BCvGeIoMO_5DPG4qxjZNdDG9g2lo5K0rpKg/s960/Hawaii2%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHnhGLb8zgC_8jEnXNAewTQ0V04jMg5aKlCtaESVg7clyk7MPzoP68ut0Jfj8to2SxZbWZayTyMlWhuXykTH32yDg2l1sy5V6HL68zVBSFSsfNx8cKGJN6QjRMsyI9DRWxzqEY94oUmKffZsdnCZwWx2BCvGeIoMO_5DPG4qxjZNdDG9g2lo5K0rpKg/w640-h480/Hawaii2%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjEwabjAAspvdeGyY_6bbaZuci1VzWWDDhE8MQNY0-ofAsSY06VH21qqsj_xgEC5tdgDDosjfD06EYbNwu59v8ans3bhViwRlTu0PWJuToHsgJUQxapc83O88VtWLBuI7XFHsIW2Xu80SFlV062lNgwprVDEEPQBWU6QDUsiBKQsPPi1wjL2IE4hIZQ/s3264/Hawaii2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjEwabjAAspvdeGyY_6bbaZuci1VzWWDDhE8MQNY0-ofAsSY06VH21qqsj_xgEC5tdgDDosjfD06EYbNwu59v8ans3bhViwRlTu0PWJuToHsgJUQxapc83O88VtWLBuI7XFHsIW2Xu80SFlV062lNgwprVDEEPQBWU6QDUsiBKQsPPi1wjL2IE4hIZQ/w640-h480/Hawaii2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjBaG-JxuFob7mvqHTfeGNvg7rSbl1l1Z7j9wWTye0PQRVl0WYGva0-Hn7tlb9rXq0ee1UMntF20GAXJomWf6TLa68b5t6HyBZ1mCmOpx4DcUE7wxgzKWH4QUwaUJgiFJXqhkkNumDQwT05P9isquNhpGr_ivqzfoQI_F-3elf9fdt9NjPA1W9NDQpw/s4032/Hawaii.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjBaG-JxuFob7mvqHTfeGNvg7rSbl1l1Z7j9wWTye0PQRVl0WYGva0-Hn7tlb9rXq0ee1UMntF20GAXJomWf6TLa68b5t6HyBZ1mCmOpx4DcUE7wxgzKWH4QUwaUJgiFJXqhkkNumDQwT05P9isquNhpGr_ivqzfoQI_F-3elf9fdt9NjPA1W9NDQpw/w640-h480/Hawaii.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">11. California</h4><p>In 2021, once Covid travel restrictions were starting to be lifted, we road tripped through California. We flew into San Francisco and out of San Diego, visiting the Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, USS Hornet Museum, the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, Disneyland, and San Diego Zoo along the way. You can read about all of the <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/09/8-day-california-road-trip-with-kids.html" target="_blank">details of the California trip here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhD8TptlR71PwC4jhiL7K3J2YgD5NDDhsTm_ktuRJwz7b8gVdLhnwL1PNIKsB5liYT4dmUeQLXPGEl8wEeZp-1Xy5GclyusnDJcZ04A1-SyyY56V7aWn93_rlhr6qdFPjSOyxdR3ngmeRNVK331tgcX0Mfg2HuwEwG9ivThX1xa8_thv-enCYa49HnQ/s960/CA2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhD8TptlR71PwC4jhiL7K3J2YgD5NDDhsTm_ktuRJwz7b8gVdLhnwL1PNIKsB5liYT4dmUeQLXPGEl8wEeZp-1Xy5GclyusnDJcZ04A1-SyyY56V7aWn93_rlhr6qdFPjSOyxdR3ngmeRNVK331tgcX0Mfg2HuwEwG9ivThX1xa8_thv-enCYa49HnQ/w480-h640/CA2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjht3VW_ri60fJvnVbI_qZqRbGWXFyEayHS808Wq4vFM6Cbm_pS5FXQ7NTgA7YcKNqm6BCm_cHgUTeGlwFo6ZRYCeVNAX-CIzFYmmTX436pDCBvbvF83jbi_smBmEvey7Skl7tnBOWbExabBbwVNKa_Jj1acLuF8dej8Bb9fKUut07NyzF4b07opPBDjA/s960/CA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjht3VW_ri60fJvnVbI_qZqRbGWXFyEayHS808Wq4vFM6Cbm_pS5FXQ7NTgA7YcKNqm6BCm_cHgUTeGlwFo6ZRYCeVNAX-CIzFYmmTX436pDCBvbvF83jbi_smBmEvey7Skl7tnBOWbExabBbwVNKa_Jj1acLuF8dej8Bb9fKUut07NyzF4b07opPBDjA/w640-h640/CA.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">12. Nevada</h4><p>In 2022, we planned a road trip vacation through several states. You can read the details of our <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/10/8-day-southwest-states-road-trip-with.html" target="_blank">8-Day Southwest Road Trip here</a>. The vacation started with flying into Las Vegas, Nevada. While we were there, we visited the Neon Museum, attended a Piff the Magic Dragon show, visited many of the hotels on the strip, and ate great food. Once we checked out of our hotel, we drove to the next location . . . </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3QvN27b96lO9aouois7vb8pxSPiirrLS9CKvzMsrNiUTMhVvNnQZpzCVyzdMo__o9DdWSt1CDEefmlhibwZWB5CSgplNrvA5w0mEWWSocdVAw1cw2IW3Stlega6kuR6ar0bHM3xsco7246GuJ3q_bDS43f3p8BatM7Pr9j1sxlRBeWGGM2Ij6uW5cw/s2048/LV2%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3QvN27b96lO9aouois7vb8pxSPiirrLS9CKvzMsrNiUTMhVvNnQZpzCVyzdMo__o9DdWSt1CDEefmlhibwZWB5CSgplNrvA5w0mEWWSocdVAw1cw2IW3Stlega6kuR6ar0bHM3xsco7246GuJ3q_bDS43f3p8BatM7Pr9j1sxlRBeWGGM2Ij6uW5cw/w640-h480/LV2%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQPPoJlMeh6I99PgURB-PR1HQz2yydL8GHOuH5T0ZXkM2-CPlfHauVyxKquNdTjjWPtXl5y0Uv-YOCOaSGbSeI1QFCxhKPmXUKJdsdzQirWgA8GzC5dqwnfi599CoFWc8vJBvGQiOmHvcaKUnAv0sg11nnWuNmr1FqDODWw_ptg7ttzS8MsDw_EC97g/s2048/LV2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQPPoJlMeh6I99PgURB-PR1HQz2yydL8GHOuH5T0ZXkM2-CPlfHauVyxKquNdTjjWPtXl5y0Uv-YOCOaSGbSeI1QFCxhKPmXUKJdsdzQirWgA8GzC5dqwnfi599CoFWc8vJBvGQiOmHvcaKUnAv0sg11nnWuNmr1FqDODWw_ptg7ttzS8MsDw_EC97g/w480-h640/LV2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">13. Arizona</h4><p>On the border of Arizona and Nevada, is the Hoover Dam. When we were done with the tour, we headed to the next location on our multi-state road trip. . . the Grand Canyon. At the Grand Canyon, we rode mules around the North Rim and took in spectacular views.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXxF0ZwqKiFlC0F6OMaZGPwla1sURXdb4WXrL2NZDcUBlNqluXr1eACzGRKLsFF5NcoehT08sF3Vovo_RaaWoOdD5eS0rm0ubc5OiOBRgBvJN4IUIkTYnSOybKZMK8-z4qwN-DvPv1b8paSYubGuycaQwbIvm0bsQPRDl2s0wtUidOX6tTuWTj9AWGg/s2048/AZ%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="2048" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXxF0ZwqKiFlC0F6OMaZGPwla1sURXdb4WXrL2NZDcUBlNqluXr1eACzGRKLsFF5NcoehT08sF3Vovo_RaaWoOdD5eS0rm0ubc5OiOBRgBvJN4IUIkTYnSOybKZMK8-z4qwN-DvPv1b8paSYubGuycaQwbIvm0bsQPRDl2s0wtUidOX6tTuWTj9AWGg/w640-h436/AZ%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Uj6Iu1f43mhi6N8BRZLH4aqQTrdEgFWTnWH14A8Zcg36lh3bcsAWz0uyRYEtaHCx3gzeY7vFkU2lmI_unndQOM0IDLEYPVuapAzWUldklxoI8og6otOob7QpFe6424N6oNykNL9Z3WI0dgrpdTF9eegIJbgXjVDkHwg47m9HYDsDRwhnXk52Q7P0aQ/s2048/AZ2%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Uj6Iu1f43mhi6N8BRZLH4aqQTrdEgFWTnWH14A8Zcg36lh3bcsAWz0uyRYEtaHCx3gzeY7vFkU2lmI_unndQOM0IDLEYPVuapAzWUldklxoI8og6otOob7QpFe6424N6oNykNL9Z3WI0dgrpdTF9eegIJbgXjVDkHwg47m9HYDsDRwhnXk52Q7P0aQ/w640-h480/AZ2%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFYRwWQq4pVMSep8N8yUo5u-rGCz-xcgqbSCZlS1jLg1TnRrndaoWCbXqQGpRSlnk0C37PYIlJGiOAb3xm_-rFcMcxiTe9Z9qSRQ-ZZqL5aKeqqNv6FbnO577BNmuDLcM7PkgL6Nz14dUIWR1URcFGAGw68CKKWaIUJ7lI57Qie1inGy0y50l_lbfVw/s2048/AZ2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFYRwWQq4pVMSep8N8yUo5u-rGCz-xcgqbSCZlS1jLg1TnRrndaoWCbXqQGpRSlnk0C37PYIlJGiOAb3xm_-rFcMcxiTe9Z9qSRQ-ZZqL5aKeqqNv6FbnO577BNmuDLcM7PkgL6Nz14dUIWR1URcFGAGw68CKKWaIUJ7lI57Qie1inGy0y50l_lbfVw/w640-h480/AZ2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">14. Utah & New Mexico</h4><p>Our next stop on our 2022 road trip was a "photo stop." We had a specific destination in mind . . . Four Corners Monument. This is the only area in the United States where four states meet in one spot. Those states are Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. We were driving right through this area to get to our next destination, so we decided to stop for a photo op. Even though this wasn't a proper visit for either of these states, this is a fun attraction that we specifically added to our travel itinerary before heading to our next destination.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKpZzo_bqYxE8ddSG5FqS-vKj5cvdTKWio6ibeDxAumTK4D8UVtY66qwOI82DXeiVHu-Ql6LR4ASHmgLPB71klt9uMlRFJLwSsi4d3Gs77NbscIARMaTyHK3dxE-YTUbIwaK64TFImGXIDkq2KvnaNBdFotuoMth7lwPBtmCO-YWVGXDZRGspy9xxhgw/s2048/UT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKpZzo_bqYxE8ddSG5FqS-vKj5cvdTKWio6ibeDxAumTK4D8UVtY66qwOI82DXeiVHu-Ql6LR4ASHmgLPB71klt9uMlRFJLwSsi4d3Gs77NbscIARMaTyHK3dxE-YTUbIwaK64TFImGXIDkq2KvnaNBdFotuoMth7lwPBtmCO-YWVGXDZRGspy9xxhgw/w640-h480/UT.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">15. Colorado</h4><p>Colorado was the final destination on our 2022 trip. And what a way to end our trip! While we were there, we visited many beautiful places, including Mesa Verde, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Pike's Peak, Royal Gorge, and Denver. Lots of fun things to do with kids in Colorado!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnd4Q4TWS5Ce4FVYIXWG2DFRRd_nkv3vHHtfQhGp3lc8qSIywTYZxDNemZNNO2wP1Q38SJDn7tl1oPaiypEFbG3k-kGuxcip0UPFBSjz42PO6QfYO2THWQoAfxg0NWtp785eE56bXmfJPY0-bc2Sb7QjdKFm2SNchjeapMG07oHxfWCAumldO24e2Uw/s2048/CO%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnd4Q4TWS5Ce4FVYIXWG2DFRRd_nkv3vHHtfQhGp3lc8qSIywTYZxDNemZNNO2wP1Q38SJDn7tl1oPaiypEFbG3k-kGuxcip0UPFBSjz42PO6QfYO2THWQoAfxg0NWtp785eE56bXmfJPY0-bc2Sb7QjdKFm2SNchjeapMG07oHxfWCAumldO24e2Uw/w480-h640/CO%20(2).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtaH-vXff3hh5lScnax49t79M4gkocGSN-DpFH4RomSFdRc2d_X02VSIUY_BJNmcKK5IGin1EIIl3tyl9C8yR2RstDw7-cEb4UzJcK01uMS6AXqLjoVEh0CglUuJ_Rmyu925KopyPAXUfwbv3MuaZyk2jrfyp7NeXwDOZHbx5I-5YlFi8VmF5r17ttSA/s960/CO.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtaH-vXff3hh5lScnax49t79M4gkocGSN-DpFH4RomSFdRc2d_X02VSIUY_BJNmcKK5IGin1EIIl3tyl9C8yR2RstDw7-cEb4UzJcK01uMS6AXqLjoVEh0CglUuJ_Rmyu925KopyPAXUfwbv3MuaZyk2jrfyp7NeXwDOZHbx5I-5YlFi8VmF5r17ttSA/w640-h480/CO.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">16. South Dakota</h4><p>In 2023, we planned a road trip vacation through several states. You can read the details of our <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/07/9-day-western-states-road-trip-with-kids.html" target="_blank">9-Day Western States Road Trip</a> here. The vacation started with flying into Rapid City, South Dakota. While we were there, we visited Mt. Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Crazy Horse Memorial, the geographic center of the US and lots of fun stops in between!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBe7X5_2xLuMwoJMKw3bnO-6M3FhDOQt4BEMghuzQihnX-qwdZkXG9CMbz6MkdpzRO7IODiopZP6nQlseJhFWQ0XJo6y_C6yws_4nmKKtkMycbvxoHsUt88XhurBLOcSXNF_4VmxhTa4P_VBETNYktnpkaqtOCp63v-RI0olxKmeoHQ0v53c7f-CbEgfFy/s2016/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBe7X5_2xLuMwoJMKw3bnO-6M3FhDOQt4BEMghuzQihnX-qwdZkXG9CMbz6MkdpzRO7IODiopZP6nQlseJhFWQ0XJo6y_C6yws_4nmKKtkMycbvxoHsUt88XhurBLOcSXNF_4VmxhTa4P_VBETNYktnpkaqtOCp63v-RI0olxKmeoHQ0v53c7f-CbEgfFy/w640-h480/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xmZLqMj7wKfcZbaGUZTGvFlIgfwlPA5oIUQfB4rf3yWVIARMNmS8u8jAUJu2fBVpWnlrDbBqAme8gjaIBKGMbcceKUwdGhn_2BaN6BoTHJ0_0NW1QSidVbsnOHosmlZxrtjxmMZx37BQqB6BzBglrDC5cnBE42rJEF2BhECPQ2D3MEU1fWdN0kWn9Yqe/s2016/10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xmZLqMj7wKfcZbaGUZTGvFlIgfwlPA5oIUQfB4rf3yWVIARMNmS8u8jAUJu2fBVpWnlrDbBqAme8gjaIBKGMbcceKUwdGhn_2BaN6BoTHJ0_0NW1QSidVbsnOHosmlZxrtjxmMZx37BQqB6BzBglrDC5cnBE42rJEF2BhECPQ2D3MEU1fWdN0kWn9Yqe/w640-h480/10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxY5pmpPF2gl2QISMg1rYSGz0pzQCviDL2o5AQV__tnGuzunnfxCRUDMgi_wucEGnIAXetjSnyd6MqCRa8B_aE5SlhD9nUD1hjb2eHgspw3pxtWEeYv6TyGwsuXkP8Ml9P-hbNODex3ZgJFdw_ugNzMbLHH0hVUzaC82m6albjc1M90XPU3DKqVMWaKNLh/s2016/26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxY5pmpPF2gl2QISMg1rYSGz0pzQCviDL2o5AQV__tnGuzunnfxCRUDMgi_wucEGnIAXetjSnyd6MqCRa8B_aE5SlhD9nUD1hjb2eHgspw3pxtWEeYv6TyGwsuXkP8Ml9P-hbNODex3ZgJFdw_ugNzMbLHH0hVUzaC82m6albjc1M90XPU3DKqVMWaKNLh/w640-h480/26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFq6V45joRedA7zbMvYiw6g1avNdSDS8JoUY9eQhoP386hTcMNDIuAIigf_t0N0HeZtjgQhvU6JEmBb6YniYgke4Xq78BCwad8ypUIevvLczTLGzi76MyGsv42H50ooOOtKQdRYf4V6LiVTkmUQZ4gy5qpUuIo4uH6r_CXE0RfnyDrW-ok0uqZwOZzEqg/s2016/76.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFq6V45joRedA7zbMvYiw6g1avNdSDS8JoUY9eQhoP386hTcMNDIuAIigf_t0N0HeZtjgQhvU6JEmBb6YniYgke4Xq78BCwad8ypUIevvLczTLGzi76MyGsv42H50ooOOtKQdRYf4V6LiVTkmUQZ4gy5qpUuIo4uH6r_CXE0RfnyDrW-ok0uqZwOZzEqg/w640-h480/76.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">17. Montana</h4><p>As we continued our trip, we drove through Montana. Our purpose was to break up a very long drive, and along the way we were able to stop at Little Bighorn National Monument. This is a great activity to stop at while driving between Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park and routes you through the north entrance of the park at the historic Roosevelt Arch.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1Em1SzJMijYxvDnsTwLxdl7_TnhEAQtFyE99iV4lUoNzFj5LGeFE8Aow6USIKNb0RtwxEZT2C5SV2i4LaxflergnLrE5JEBilzkbzNBw807eev76-B7dDRlJWmcsDJG9MqaiM4VI0ej2QgjvY-Fd-UqxCErsHtC0uDQ2VFcR5D6er1p6f_o8EnvyvTUR/s2016/91.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1Em1SzJMijYxvDnsTwLxdl7_TnhEAQtFyE99iV4lUoNzFj5LGeFE8Aow6USIKNb0RtwxEZT2C5SV2i4LaxflergnLrE5JEBilzkbzNBw807eev76-B7dDRlJWmcsDJG9MqaiM4VI0ej2QgjvY-Fd-UqxCErsHtC0uDQ2VFcR5D6er1p6f_o8EnvyvTUR/w640-h480/91.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIoubi-MTLieb0ojMbyNXMg-EVqtOYDbCeVhTSyrcwLrC71BuEjMw6-VV-R5YokgSWK1sArwf7V4GJKqjzBaxMf_5zcdOJHo7p-KDq_zZmplwhtx9iWCwMiU2k7cwNFSQTSwrP31gs6hM5LtqT8UNW3KVnEc-A8X_bGiC3YjnL7fm0uae8HFzbEDjj9T3/s2016/92.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIoubi-MTLieb0ojMbyNXMg-EVqtOYDbCeVhTSyrcwLrC71BuEjMw6-VV-R5YokgSWK1sArwf7V4GJKqjzBaxMf_5zcdOJHo7p-KDq_zZmplwhtx9iWCwMiU2k7cwNFSQTSwrP31gs6hM5LtqT8UNW3KVnEc-A8X_bGiC3YjnL7fm0uae8HFzbEDjj9T3/w640-h480/92.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">18. Wyoming</h4><p>Wyoming was the final destination of our 2023 trip. While we were there, we visited many beautiful places, including Devils Tower National Monument, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, and Grand Teton National Park. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNW7mDUzE8lzumlU3iL0yxn3_kzZfSUzWVEUYGQLjvf2SoAUqKHmAiScg9_yzd5Pr2gnhxJyInpey6ihvBZwO0rOGNzzJDKktMF4ZOOBAaH004BvwA9nVjvCx1SkH5wkv9-ysEwGARqJx7Acg2BrZMuDK5gfFzcsIrNBzWSW8JBkIFdedM-Hjb2qd3rjNs/s2016/83.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNW7mDUzE8lzumlU3iL0yxn3_kzZfSUzWVEUYGQLjvf2SoAUqKHmAiScg9_yzd5Pr2gnhxJyInpey6ihvBZwO0rOGNzzJDKktMF4ZOOBAaH004BvwA9nVjvCx1SkH5wkv9-ysEwGARqJx7Acg2BrZMuDK5gfFzcsIrNBzWSW8JBkIFdedM-Hjb2qd3rjNs/w480-h640/83.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqljTNRKJWAhiWGmZjeSoYMB4xxCdcomPMQCuSjFJk4EJT-UtxxaLRRTe10qWTn7oSfgdZTluwg_OFB_GxFRMW1rBP3MBJWqWXhpWQLL9ynVKLcdBoUySJEg-1CgbfHAWt_7h5m-1JbKXKQCtLIiojaNbNqizdlzIXCrfm-WjcLh4fnHIv-2NX3ZawOZml/s2016/97.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqljTNRKJWAhiWGmZjeSoYMB4xxCdcomPMQCuSjFJk4EJT-UtxxaLRRTe10qWTn7oSfgdZTluwg_OFB_GxFRMW1rBP3MBJWqWXhpWQLL9ynVKLcdBoUySJEg-1CgbfHAWt_7h5m-1JbKXKQCtLIiojaNbNqizdlzIXCrfm-WjcLh4fnHIv-2NX3ZawOZml/w480-h640/97.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGROkVnhhJu4WNXYB8PMUM1AOMZp0_zK6q454pEATLJ5kqgQECoOk-5nKSxU-Xfxd5uvpdJU-ojcumrGQKu59LcIi-KeNT6ZnXtxR46NFBbD5-ApmTvXqIEcPfZCF1cxmCzGpDTD1MMt8QkfIgp90CIUeDomeJQfuVxdcOPA7bZdzVYyMVBYsjUI0lEf1K/s2016/IMG_3484.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGROkVnhhJu4WNXYB8PMUM1AOMZp0_zK6q454pEATLJ5kqgQECoOk-5nKSxU-Xfxd5uvpdJU-ojcumrGQKu59LcIi-KeNT6ZnXtxR46NFBbD5-ApmTvXqIEcPfZCF1cxmCzGpDTD1MMt8QkfIgp90CIUeDomeJQfuVxdcOPA7bZdzVYyMVBYsjUI0lEf1K/w640-h480/IMG_3484.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">18 States Plus LOTS of Repeat Visits!</h3><div>Of course, we have our favorite destinations that we visit time and again between visits to new places. Does that slow down our progress of "visiting all the states"? Sure does! Here are the states (and sometimes even the same locations within those states) that we've visited more than once since that first post in 2014 about <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/06/tracking-your-familys-travels.html" target="_blank">tracking our family's travels</a>:</div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Florida (<a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/10/disney-world-tips-and-tricks-basics.html" target="_blank">Disney World</a>, Universal Studios, Amelia Island, Kennedy Space Center)</li><li>Georgia (<a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/04/must-see-family-friendly-attractions-in.html" target="_blank">Atlanta</a>)</li><li>North Carolina (Emerald Isle, West Jefferson, Sunset Beach, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2021/07/boone-nc-girls-weekend-2021.html" target="_blank">Boone</a>, Holden Beach, Oak Island)</li><li>Ohio (Chagrin Falls, Solon, Cleveland)</li><li>South Carolina (Folly Beach, Charleston)</li><li>Virginia (Hot Springs)</li><li>Tennessee (<a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/08/must-see-family-friendly-attractions-in.html" target="_blank">Pigeon Forge</a>, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/06/knoxville-tn-girls-weekend-2022.html" target="_blank">Knoxville</a>, Franklin)</li><li>Washington, DC<br /><br /></li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;">Do We Still Track Our Family Travels on "The Map"?</h3><p>Absolutely! It's fun to plan out your vacation, search for the places you'll visit on the map, and stick in the pins to keep track of where you've visited. The same map that I originally wrote about hangs in our living room, and we've used up the stash of pins that came with it. You can buy <a href="https://amzn.to/3DBfbsM" target="_blank">replacement map pins</a> so that you can keep marking your travels. You can find <a href="https://amzn.to/47cqPYz" target="_blank">similar maps here</a>. We've got a lot more traveling to do!</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Whatever Happened to Your Traveling T-Shirt?</h3><p>As a follow-up to <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/05/i-wear-your-granddads-clothes.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, I thought I'd show you guys that I'm still traveling with Daddy's Marine Corps T-shirt! (Make sure to read the original post to learn about the origins of the shirt and why I started traveling with it.)</p><p>Here are a few more photos of me with the shirt. Why do I make sure that Ryan is wearing an Army T-shirt when I'm wearing Daddy's Marine Corps T-shirt? Well, in case anyone says, "thank you for your service," it's so much easier if Ryan is around to field that one since he actually served in the Army and I'm just wearing a shirt.</p><p><b>Pigeon Forge (TN) 2014</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUebCrOwri4eOKLq0XPpdj3Vnou_NQI2oXwMCDga2xymcnpti9xT02C0Hjw3OncRt8-NhbmaotAvMC8sZ6qePehCYtTQ-ZQ-R05f5gzgA87fpMayHj_-XIZMgX8tx3w8J_cWT-3KoKijkBQezsI3rI-rRyzO2mcpMhgvJUVQFnUFCprxgais6PoLzBPA/s1600/ShirtTN.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUebCrOwri4eOKLq0XPpdj3Vnou_NQI2oXwMCDga2xymcnpti9xT02C0Hjw3OncRt8-NhbmaotAvMC8sZ6qePehCYtTQ-ZQ-R05f5gzgA87fpMayHj_-XIZMgX8tx3w8J_cWT-3KoKijkBQezsI3rI-rRyzO2mcpMhgvJUVQFnUFCprxgais6PoLzBPA/w640-h426/ShirtTN.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Pearl Harbor (HI) 2019</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ecTYmY_NEOeo6RXt_EvB7dHZLUKV416BNWymq1lirVOAmpqHBRWiHPTcJqdRRzm41chxXzvTMv6cpsJ74H8dkDix30wyvCXFk0Cju2ENFOWyFPlqogRngUuQS0BSVk7tXeyXypgx77XzzmncLI5b4O8zL7KNgoOmTS5qj8mWH5ZtDwsServ5yZqvDg/s2032/ShirtHawaii.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="2032" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ecTYmY_NEOeo6RXt_EvB7dHZLUKV416BNWymq1lirVOAmpqHBRWiHPTcJqdRRzm41chxXzvTMv6cpsJ74H8dkDix30wyvCXFk0Cju2ENFOWyFPlqogRngUuQS0BSVk7tXeyXypgx77XzzmncLI5b4O8zL7KNgoOmTS5qj8mWH5ZtDwsServ5yZqvDg/w640-h478/ShirtHawaii.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">USS Hornet (CA) 2021</h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgglJmu648Y8ywrZ--TntM_kGkRwKCWb-NWS0wkINNgp30lFjbF--Pg3hbbmfyiHosysCDrwI2vVerBR-DwS6M_4jfrx09OOWFjoIdfv7Gufap1dD7sSnCdACZIaaiej9YDfEVHUUUVxo8vCIaZyjmv1ew78mMaMI1MW6W6BN8Sokju9C9puTAO3ZpQ/s960/ShirtCA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgglJmu648Y8ywrZ--TntM_kGkRwKCWb-NWS0wkINNgp30lFjbF--Pg3hbbmfyiHosysCDrwI2vVerBR-DwS6M_4jfrx09OOWFjoIdfv7Gufap1dD7sSnCdACZIaaiej9YDfEVHUUUVxo8vCIaZyjmv1ew78mMaMI1MW6W6BN8Sokju9C9puTAO3ZpQ/w480-h640/ShirtCA.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Garden of the Gods (CO) 2022</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP88R2SuenADUc3d170CwP1lFq8Dq-KGJt0sPSyTrzF1EVIyRAsRTUUq0bpvh7DCns5_TI2shDsrCw_882U2e2viMClmIzKqCj_j2IeiVoKtS9OsFIKNH5_shfJWibchb8cJ-fDt3du0IuTov5u8RVN1h-QekHW8Jyl1IiuhRAbsglWir5xHjFG5cumA/s2048/ShirtCO.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP88R2SuenADUc3d170CwP1lFq8Dq-KGJt0sPSyTrzF1EVIyRAsRTUUq0bpvh7DCns5_TI2shDsrCw_882U2e2viMClmIzKqCj_j2IeiVoKtS9OsFIKNH5_shfJWibchb8cJ-fDt3du0IuTov5u8RVN1h-QekHW8Jyl1IiuhRAbsglWir5xHjFG5cumA/w640-h480/ShirtCO.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><div><b><br /></b></div>South Dakota Air & Space Museum (SD) 2023</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SK5oixjJI5haJftFS14vsbCXd9FM-Yb8MfUnpxf06tbRH4NznEgdhBKtlwlf2KB4lI-NUNbov785uTa32Xp2uhyMu-kA2QkOOf2xZq3zLzxGMkTAFo_0-vYIkVe4xidHOPfBr_Q_1duVSuc0T7zENofyinhXRA-Q0PZtg-yLq1n8CfT-hXz18MtuB8Ej/s2016/73.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SK5oixjJI5haJftFS14vsbCXd9FM-Yb8MfUnpxf06tbRH4NznEgdhBKtlwlf2KB4lI-NUNbov785uTa32Xp2uhyMu-kA2QkOOf2xZq3zLzxGMkTAFo_0-vYIkVe4xidHOPfBr_Q_1duVSuc0T7zENofyinhXRA-Q0PZtg-yLq1n8CfT-hXz18MtuB8Ej/w480-h640/73.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p>So that's the update! I love documenting our travels on <a href="https://amzn.to/47cqPYz" target="_blank">the map</a>. It's actually adds to the fun of traveling and is a great way to see where you've been at a glance. </p><p>We're already planning our trip for this summer - so we'll be adding more pins before you know it! Hope this post has inspired you to start tracking your family's travels too.</p><p>This post contains affiliate links.</p></div>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-65904631157875245872024-01-26T08:03:00.001-05:002024-01-26T08:03:57.326-05:00One Pot Taco Soup<p>In the middle of winter with no signs of warm weather in sight, we put soup recipes into rotation at our house! And trust me when I tell you that nothing will warm you up faster than a comfort food like this vegetarian taco soup. With only one pot needed to make this soup, it's an easy-to-make dinner!</p><p>As written, the recipe is a healthy, high protein vegan meal, but I've included instructions for adding ground beef for the meat eaters in your family, so you can serve it either way. (We serve it both ways in our home!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxEBsHjLroWT_i_gGuCluB_kjXQr6ijcD3mSKqNn2RJvgb7YKraONvITO66HhCd8ef-_RmiRkSSoUr4CepULT_lEvYHCmFsVXGSIRd4XYWzbnYdxqP6tsUgqIj4nsxUWajBNJzpx0ovDa3ZVavLRrw5zBdejKQ6kWlYxb31fgSEl2Q7H1Dkknl5ZBawR5b/s1056/HarrisSistersTacoSoup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxEBsHjLroWT_i_gGuCluB_kjXQr6ijcD3mSKqNn2RJvgb7YKraONvITO66HhCd8ef-_RmiRkSSoUr4CepULT_lEvYHCmFsVXGSIRd4XYWzbnYdxqP6tsUgqIj4nsxUWajBNJzpx0ovDa3ZVavLRrw5zBdejKQ6kWlYxb31fgSEl2Q7H1Dkknl5ZBawR5b/w494-h640/HarrisSistersTacoSoup.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">One Pot Taco Soup</h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">Soup Ingredients</h4><p>1 Tbsp. olive oil</p><p>1 large onion, diced</p><p>6 cloves garlic, minced</p><p>1 15 oz. can light red kidney beans, undrained</p><p>1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans, undrained</p><p>1 15 oz. can canneloni beans, undrained</p><p>1 15 oz. can chili beans, undrained,</p><p>1 15 oz. can black beans, undrained</p><p>1 15 oz. can pinto beans, undrained</p><p>1 15 oz. can corn, undrained</p><p>1 15 oz. can Rotel, undrained</p><p>2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes, undrained</p><p>1 28 oz. can tomato puree</p><p>4 cups water</p><p>1 1/2 1 oz. packets Taco Seasoning Mix, or 4 1/2 Tbsp. <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-make-your-own-taco-seasoning.html" target="_blank">homemade taco seasoning mix</a></p><p>1 oz. packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, or 3 Tbsp. <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2016/07/how-to-make-your-own-ranch-dressing-mix.html" target="_blank">homemade ranch dressing mix</a></p><p>1 1/2 pound ground beef (optional)</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Garnishes</h4><p>green onions, chopped</p><p>fresh cilantro, chopped</p><p>jalapenos, sliced for serving</p><p>avocados, peeled and chopped</p><p>limes, sliced for serving</p><p>sour cream</p><p>hot sauce</p><p>shredded cheese</p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Heat olive oil in a large 8-quart pot over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent.</li><li>Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.</li><li>Add tomatoes and spices, stirring to combine.</li><li>Add remaining soup ingredients, and stir to combine.</li><li>Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer covered for 30 minutes.</li><li>Serve topped with garnishes of your choice.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJM-WZysIqYrrHqABtBV9lkwVF6Mv_Rv1tOjwKACqpwQcy3SEHH2CcY_ERtg14QAqDn2ZCYlmpRS6LkGDAXFKXhiZJN53NZxXL90izNsCRt51d2X82MKGnmWGv3qUnzSu9ZVDedAKrloGeSJnwIgrWKpMt98We_CF6DTAPy7CQ-XvX-vCqDA3uy6jw3OvG/s2016/HarrisSistersTacoSoup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJM-WZysIqYrrHqABtBV9lkwVF6Mv_Rv1tOjwKACqpwQcy3SEHH2CcY_ERtg14QAqDn2ZCYlmpRS6LkGDAXFKXhiZJN53NZxXL90izNsCRt51d2X82MKGnmWGv3qUnzSu9ZVDedAKrloGeSJnwIgrWKpMt98We_CF6DTAPy7CQ-XvX-vCqDA3uy6jw3OvG/w480-h640/HarrisSistersTacoSoup2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes:</h3><p>If adding ground beef, brown it along with onions in step 1. Drain grease before proceeding with the rest of the recipe as written.</p><p>You'll notice that the beans in this recipe are not drained and rinsed, as in many recipes. This ensures that all of the vitamins and minerals in the beans are still there when you add them to the recipe. It also helps to thicken the soup. If you're worried about adding extra sodium to the recipe, make sure to use no salt added or reduced sodium beans.</p><p>This recipe makes a big pot of soup to feed a large group of people. Because our family has two vegetarians and two meat eaters, we typically follow all of the directions through step 4, combining all of the ingredients except the meat into an 8-quart pot. Then, we cook the ground beef in a separate 8-quart pot and split half of the combined soup ingredients from the first pot into the pot with the ground beef. This makes two 4-quart soups out of the recipe (one vegetarian soup and one meat-based soup).</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Does Taco Soup Freeze Well?</h3><p>Yes! You can either freeze taco soup before cooking, or you can cook it first and then freeze to reheat later. (This works well with leftovers.) Either way, the flavors in the soup will remain the same. Taco soup can be stored in the freezer for 4-6 months.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstto0WKqaUu7vERVT8LjRbJRiuOFB-lbSRkaHQxHQO_mvOPwoyksvQIQu3qZgbswO0nBkCVBYR5_e-nxjA47_5ZrTEC4zAGA3RAtXnYH9fAgfedK0eyAMzL3KLqDYlLaHtjbZCXVkZuzr7BXLBkX810NThXHXfv9zkYWToDtzWi4zj1aUbMdAV6ACEc6W/s2016/HarrisSistersTacoSoup3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstto0WKqaUu7vERVT8LjRbJRiuOFB-lbSRkaHQxHQO_mvOPwoyksvQIQu3qZgbswO0nBkCVBYR5_e-nxjA47_5ZrTEC4zAGA3RAtXnYH9fAgfedK0eyAMzL3KLqDYlLaHtjbZCXVkZuzr7BXLBkX810NThXHXfv9zkYWToDtzWi4zj1aUbMdAV6ACEc6W/w480-h640/HarrisSistersTacoSoup3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h3>Serve Taco Soup With</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>tortilla chips</li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2016/11/barefoot-contessas-jalapeno-cheddar.html" target="_blank">Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/11/old-fashioned-cornbread.html" target="_blank">Old-Fashioned Cornbread</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/cheesy-cowboy-cornbread.html" target="_blank">Cheesy Cowboy Cornbread</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/09/sweet-cornbread-muffins.html" target="_blank">Cornbread Muffins</a></li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;">Other Soup Recipes You'll Love</h3><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/10/roasted-tomato-soup-with-garlic.html" target="_blank">Roasted Tomato Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/01/crockpot-broccoli-cheese-soup.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2017/10/old-fashioned-lima-beans-and-ham.html" target="_blank">Old-Fashioned Lima Beans and Ham</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2012/09/crock-pot-black-bean-soup.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Black Bean Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/03/crockpot-vegan-chili.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Vegan Chili</a></li></ul></div></div><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-37656819669807382372024-01-08T11:59:00.001-05:002024-01-08T11:59:53.461-05:00How to Upcycle Your Photo Christmas Cards into a Valentine's Day Banner<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As I started taking down the Christmas decorations and storing them for next year, I thought maybe I could find a way to upcycle my Christmas cards from this year. I decided to use them to make a Valentine's Day banner. This turned out to be such a fun and easy project! And I think you will like it too! What better way to enter the season of love than to be surrounded by photos of friends and family!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijgP25sQsDdKq3DuqnCG1HMTr_EeG-NmNjsKOW_vLWy_YYW5wE13weoApNfaq3bXB2t-hwwvDlYdoLk-WWkom6a6aglbhCBiLBjBkv6f0bTxIwEhFS-J4qDCSGdg263eCk5iSkkCILZKxWv63FlDR_e4-mmdq3dcmH4iAquXV303kD8KZm8J22itO/s2171/20240107_105050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1629" data-original-width="2171" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijgP25sQsDdKq3DuqnCG1HMTr_EeG-NmNjsKOW_vLWy_YYW5wE13weoApNfaq3bXB2t-hwwvDlYdoLk-WWkom6a6aglbhCBiLBjBkv6f0bTxIwEhFS-J4qDCSGdg263eCk5iSkkCILZKxWv63FlDR_e4-mmdq3dcmH4iAquXV303kD8KZm8J22itO/w640-h480/20240107_105050.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Here's a list of the materials I used to make this Valentine's banner: </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Photo Christmas Cards</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter (or stencil)</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Marker or Pen</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Scissors</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hole Punch</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Twine or Ribbon</span></li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSrySSiWztWkmUmplKAdttOtteYAY60y7WtA3F5G-4S3MHiQ5IanOmkbHM5I1xGSAhC808c1KVVPB81PLNdT1cUAF7KWV3yOAX7j5jM8bXc8q4YZ6CCpTLgIyF3dt7mkyVLm-Ig9cw6aF5BZvht1b3WO9Wi8NPqf69xiOE5ThtchK2RuqVRcMCfGG/s4032/20240104_132722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSrySSiWztWkmUmplKAdttOtteYAY60y7WtA3F5G-4S3MHiQ5IanOmkbHM5I1xGSAhC808c1KVVPB81PLNdT1cUAF7KWV3yOAX7j5jM8bXc8q4YZ6CCpTLgIyF3dt7mkyVLm-Ig9cw6aF5BZvht1b3WO9Wi8NPqf69xiOE5ThtchK2RuqVRcMCfGG/w640-h480/20240104_132722.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Step 1:</b> Sort your Christmas cards. I had A LOT of photo cards, but a handful of other cards too. I only used the photo cards for this project. I sorted all others into a separate pile to be stored for Christmas crafts next year. </span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZCGvJrGm5wC4Z_lOZRyikhzuBigCN5nEX2A3iueQLYCa6gmWhyphenhyphenmqnAw1OiRyRZ3p_01b38aK99R-wzMHnkBikFX72vmtNJDiuP_d7IcAbGJxA5T9pcN6cUvEj5yPInGzOfonGRROJSrM7UwZ9KDz6O6Y-ncICobVpkIvHbHV6flA_iXJ7_zdljTT/s4608/20240104_124640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZCGvJrGm5wC4Z_lOZRyikhzuBigCN5nEX2A3iueQLYCa6gmWhyphenhyphenmqnAw1OiRyRZ3p_01b38aK99R-wzMHnkBikFX72vmtNJDiuP_d7IcAbGJxA5T9pcN6cUvEj5yPInGzOfonGRROJSrM7UwZ9KDz6O6Y-ncICobVpkIvHbHV6flA_iXJ7_zdljTT/w480-h640/20240104_124640.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Step 2</b>: Use your heart shaped cookie cutter or stencil to trace a heart around the picture you want to feature on your banner. Some cards only have one photo and some have lots. I positioned my cookie cutter a few times before deciding which photos to use for my banner. Depending on the layout of the card you are using, you may need to rotate your stencil slightly to get the desired image inside your heart. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOy7HutJVZvYITUuZEkRmz__Xvv-mfnyIh-zxwY1jhBicaVS4IISLqKbynR8T1YGWqqCIsVf-cJxTj3v-VwoTkSbUM6iJcWphWylaKkdfPQHAJ_S4j4ryTbC23gHZ4Wzy79zY_59jytFxajZ3V8N6Uxov1xZIGhFXXx1va8JvC1nMB-HnQa53yxxr/s4032/20240104_124709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOy7HutJVZvYITUuZEkRmz__Xvv-mfnyIh-zxwY1jhBicaVS4IISLqKbynR8T1YGWqqCIsVf-cJxTj3v-VwoTkSbUM6iJcWphWylaKkdfPQHAJ_S4j4ryTbC23gHZ4Wzy79zY_59jytFxajZ3V8N6Uxov1xZIGhFXXx1va8JvC1nMB-HnQa53yxxr/w480-h640/20240104_124709.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Step 3</b>: Once you have all your hearts drawn, carefully cut them out. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJrcPGmSWy1ZizWHMMoOLITT4x0gj5do4rQI29u1l3rPdX8LFdrUXeoZnv-2LCaLSwDqnNZgdAKwocFdGQUaXdL1hvK_40fWfi-z5P2k9shKPTWFGHQHek7pAvriAJFDpGggHCZR5p5FvNujYaeK0VXq8b-wxb08WqlwAwtlXghWqUeGkAyUmGOOM/s4032/20240104_124740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJrcPGmSWy1ZizWHMMoOLITT4x0gj5do4rQI29u1l3rPdX8LFdrUXeoZnv-2LCaLSwDqnNZgdAKwocFdGQUaXdL1hvK_40fWfi-z5P2k9shKPTWFGHQHek7pAvriAJFDpGggHCZR5p5FvNujYaeK0VXq8b-wxb08WqlwAwtlXghWqUeGkAyUmGOOM/w480-h640/20240104_124740.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_R9lS46YJYtQGLjwHfVSXEEMtItSSOVTaxf5c6sxi-nCwm9nSfAnMS8WNNXL0WQ1UobOcaalFSQOP7WnF-9l19ObipEaqCYvo4OsuSTAlLRAgYAay6UEL6vsaOh5jk4Vd2hAv9oSjxKemTvW55wjViap6-nsxPME75YxL5TL2BH54ZCtC_xyhtUSM/s4032/20240104_124836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_R9lS46YJYtQGLjwHfVSXEEMtItSSOVTaxf5c6sxi-nCwm9nSfAnMS8WNNXL0WQ1UobOcaalFSQOP7WnF-9l19ObipEaqCYvo4OsuSTAlLRAgYAay6UEL6vsaOh5jk4Vd2hAv9oSjxKemTvW55wjViap6-nsxPME75YxL5TL2BH54ZCtC_xyhtUSM/w480-h640/20240104_124836.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57i7KOeBl2EHggNTg8Arr9gfRE4JNOW5JQDxFwFNQo8kJdes6yVsDg167ZPB4e5lV6Eb2geO9q9emLjbqbRIqGu-P5koI81texSWXepZY3flDRBcL-AZXLzMwSC8HeSe9W4tED70-rMoGMKhmbvV3NzPpJ3UBzF7iATqxS5MgPuSbYUEg7t7gIB45/s4032/20240104_130208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57i7KOeBl2EHggNTg8Arr9gfRE4JNOW5JQDxFwFNQo8kJdes6yVsDg167ZPB4e5lV6Eb2geO9q9emLjbqbRIqGu-P5koI81texSWXepZY3flDRBcL-AZXLzMwSC8HeSe9W4tED70-rMoGMKhmbvV3NzPpJ3UBzF7iATqxS5MgPuSbYUEg7t7gIB45/w640-h480/20240104_130208.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Step 4</b>: Using your hole punch, punch two holes in the top of each heart shape. Be careful not to punch too close to the edge of your heart or over anything (or anyone) important!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BzUE46HVRwxM6pqh6Q9A7M5_rLmpmDUlAg8ksnaJq9Te0fMaFx7tfqYcZ9H1fUdF4uyTHwehZV81Q7FOlW8juyLzQWmvhyphenhyphen1bn2l_py2KR5Wxzpq5Y88ovdVWBJmGqlu6Dr9LfUbSTF1Qga6RA-o-7bzvHg4DvkbiWFKzG4GNblA62M-Hosdkh8Uh/s4032/20240104_130649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BzUE46HVRwxM6pqh6Q9A7M5_rLmpmDUlAg8ksnaJq9Te0fMaFx7tfqYcZ9H1fUdF4uyTHwehZV81Q7FOlW8juyLzQWmvhyphenhyphen1bn2l_py2KR5Wxzpq5Y88ovdVWBJmGqlu6Dr9LfUbSTF1Qga6RA-o-7bzvHg4DvkbiWFKzG4GNblA62M-Hosdkh8Uh/w480-h640/20240104_130649.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Step 5</b>: Finally, use your twine or ribbon to string your hearts together. Your banner is complete and ready to display!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgGl2QbO5Cm41ds9NC5xyX2bs4fnXnICG-21mPbWdKz5zq3hZT0o6x4p-UDa5dmmQnkHFsLErG4OhAml5TAv-8cnf46wmf8wuEgc0mfz5MBUN6lKav_w5pF9XchogoVu9Loz2CibJTV2Tk46H-bi46CqMGdmudGD2XAlnlIcrMwajXKV9fsVSklou/s2171/20240107_105050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1629" data-original-width="2171" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgGl2QbO5Cm41ds9NC5xyX2bs4fnXnICG-21mPbWdKz5zq3hZT0o6x4p-UDa5dmmQnkHFsLErG4OhAml5TAv-8cnf46wmf8wuEgc0mfz5MBUN6lKav_w5pF9XchogoVu9Loz2CibJTV2Tk46H-bi46CqMGdmudGD2XAlnlIcrMwajXKV9fsVSklou/w640-h480/20240107_105050.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAIDP0Z3_aSKL1_y4AmJXegid2N0BZV-IZGNKU-Ea9YhCiwKzK1r_KuU99yfPZgEdBj7EJsu7j-2LNHbRIO7LSizUvFqWQcZ97ORnCnhFwQseEEqlRPB2u35pg-sUOYDEN5_bB69x4ZYTqo7jMzxy3fqhr6XSxC_aDGX5ftes8cZy-QT62_srV_kp/s4032/20240107_105104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAIDP0Z3_aSKL1_y4AmJXegid2N0BZV-IZGNKU-Ea9YhCiwKzK1r_KuU99yfPZgEdBj7EJsu7j-2LNHbRIO7LSizUvFqWQcZ97ORnCnhFwQseEEqlRPB2u35pg-sUOYDEN5_bB69x4ZYTqo7jMzxy3fqhr6XSxC_aDGX5ftes8cZy-QT62_srV_kp/w640-h480/20240107_105104.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YsInDFdXlAVHWqxCm8mcQ1UTEJTDm8QzwVd3SxfvmlDVV_qeoHRaf9piaHlGZ7de_eVwHvge-GRlfHtgNHZt1Qtq0OROQd1Yv8z_hA_mFqR3KUPAcLptzBFQIdBJXzjbLhllMuzUaxqlOsPVhmY5F5dudrBwe843GLeS6tUhXpERSOLFEnjshmEB/s3550/20240107_112508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3550" data-original-width="2825" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YsInDFdXlAVHWqxCm8mcQ1UTEJTDm8QzwVd3SxfvmlDVV_qeoHRaf9piaHlGZ7de_eVwHvge-GRlfHtgNHZt1Qtq0OROQd1Yv8z_hA_mFqR3KUPAcLptzBFQIdBJXzjbLhllMuzUaxqlOsPVhmY5F5dudrBwe843GLeS6tUhXpERSOLFEnjshmEB/w510-h640/20240107_112508.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I love how this little banner turned out! And I hope you will give it a try too!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Make sure you check out these other Harris Sisters blog posts for ideas on how to decorate for Valentine's Day:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;"></p><ul style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="color: #666666; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/02/how-to-transform-christmas-tree-into.html ">How to transform your Christmas Tree into a Valentine's Tree</a></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2017/02/o-valentine-tree-o-valentine-tree.html" target="_blank">O Valentine Tree! O Valentine Tree!</a> </span><span style="color: #666666;">(vintage Disney cards on an aluminum tree)</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-valentine-y-kitchen-tour.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">A Valentine-y Kitchen Tour</span></a></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/01/sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice</span></a></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/01/one-mans-trash-pink-depression-glass.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Pink Depression Glass</span></a></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Deanna Cruserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01137918705909886046noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-67087992360335521172023-12-24T11:25:00.000-05:002023-12-24T11:25:48.869-05:00Twas the Site by Three Sisters - 2023<p>It's Christmas Eve, and while you're waiting on Santa Claus, you know you can count on The Harris Sisters to deliver our annual 2023 year-in-review in the form of a 'Twas the Night Before Christmas parody (directly to you via social media so there's still room in your stocking for other goodies).</p><p>For new readers, this is a Harris Family tradition that dates back to the "late 1900s" as the kids would say (before technology like computers, and blogs, and social media, and the interwebs). The original Harris Family Christmas parodies were handwritten by putting pencil to paper while sitting at the kitchen bar on Christmas Eve night.</p><p>We always enjoy looking back and sharing the best parts of our year with you, parody-style. We hope that you enjoyed keeping up to date with us throughout the year on our our blog and on social media.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAmIklq_tkoR44A2bMhyphenhyphen8D5FNhN0g__lPnBjaIL4gS0_nJWLazL1KPT_QH_fBa2dws0Y4-oEmK46sjVHMbaGoEvJYG4BVuHYgDocXMUwyz0AYZsL10q8AA8VA54GQk-ccRDXFMoUFWbmF3S47JB5azMkWYDgsy5chrp6yLn40WPN0K6qv6moi3-eJJgmC/s744/TheNightBeforeChristmas3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAmIklq_tkoR44A2bMhyphenhyphen8D5FNhN0g__lPnBjaIL4gS0_nJWLazL1KPT_QH_fBa2dws0Y4-oEmK46sjVHMbaGoEvJYG4BVuHYgDocXMUwyz0AYZsL10q8AA8VA54GQk-ccRDXFMoUFWbmF3S47JB5azMkWYDgsy5chrp6yLn40WPN0K6qv6moi3-eJJgmC/w486-h640/TheNightBeforeChristmas3.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">'Twas the Site by Three Sisters - 2023</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">'Twas the site by three sisters, Twenty Twenty-Three</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We started off the year by spilling the tea;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We brought you a menu and decor ideas right away,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To host your very own <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/03/how-to-plan-spring-tea-party.html">Spring Soiree</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As April rolled around, we joined the craze,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Keeping up-to-date with the trends always!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We showed you how to <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/04/how-to-make-your-very-own-barbie-meme.html" target="_blank">Create Your Own Barbie Meme</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In three easy steps (nothing extreme).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And then in September, we shared apple recipes,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Just like our good friend, ol' Johnny Appleseed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">More rapid than eagles, these recipes we named,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And we mixed, and stirred, and shared them again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Now, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/09/homemade-applesauce-for-canning.html" target="_blank">APPLESAUCE</a>! now, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/11/crockpot-apple-butter.html" target="_blank">APPLE BUTTER</a>! now, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/10/glazed-apple-coffee-cake.html" target="_blank">CAKE</a> and <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/09/spiced-apple-pie-jam.html" target="_blank">JAM</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/09/crockpot-baked-apples.html" target="_blank">BAKED APPLES</a>! On, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/10/apple-pie-french-toast-casserole.html" target="_blank">FRENCH TOAST</a>! On, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/09/apple-scrap-jelly.html" target="_blank">JELLY</a>! OH, MAN!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From our kitchen to yours, the best recipes for fall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Harris Sisters really know some good recipes, ya’ll! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And then in December, we threw a big bash,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/12/how-to-plan-christmas-in-carolina-party.html" target="_blank">Carolina Christmas Party</a> - it was a real smash!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the wink of an eye, it’s easy to plan,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hometown Christmas fun for the fam. </div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And as yet another year departs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We wanted to tell you we appreciate you, Dear hearts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To all who have followed, shared, commented, and liked,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"HARRIS CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Merry Christmas from Misty, Deanna, and Donna! (And Daddy!) </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh96V4fvggvxzfeT_0Dy-DhvxbYFp2J5cXD1FpS2mst4tpI9BH4BoWFOkF2fBtsguCfhzmOoU0TjXdhk86PLvtsnNkOSNSNUnk0xvuNR4wBFBWDBSz-1LMjsZwdsDpbLYEWivQ3zCdaLsk2oRPAomuVXImEK78GZImAQuQpqOHKQFECDzsHhuZWqb3s8sRV/s5979/IMG_1771.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3986" data-original-width="5979" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh96V4fvggvxzfeT_0Dy-DhvxbYFp2J5cXD1FpS2mst4tpI9BH4BoWFOkF2fBtsguCfhzmOoU0TjXdhk86PLvtsnNkOSNSNUnk0xvuNR4wBFBWDBSz-1LMjsZwdsDpbLYEWivQ3zCdaLsk2oRPAomuVXImEK78GZImAQuQpqOHKQFECDzsHhuZWqb3s8sRV/w640-h426/IMG_1771.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Make sure to take a look at our <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/search/label/parody" target="_blank">previous year's Christmas Eve parodies</a> too!</p><p>If you're only following us on one social platform or the other, remember you can connect with us here on the blog, on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theharrissisters/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/theharrissisters/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealharrissisters/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. And make sure to share us with your friends to help us grow The Harris Sisters family! </p><p>We look forward to seeing all of you in 2024.</p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-70524965810462235192023-12-07T11:10:00.000-05:002023-12-07T11:10:26.215-05:00Holiday Peppermint Cake<p>If you're looking for a new dessert to try this Christmas, look no further! This classic scratch-made white cake is infused with peppermint, topped with creamy peppermint buttercream frosting, and decorated with crushed candy canes.</p><p>This festive Christmas candy cane cake is perfect for the holidays! Why? Because Santa's favorite candy is peppermint! Just ask Louis Armstrong: </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;">"And you gonna flip when Old Saint Nick takes a lick on the peppermint stick." (from Cool Yule)</p></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKlXQrB0Iy9qR_3RTtjNuOoMDOvlkoYIO_ZLnppKUGoz17v5_mr1LOfalbyQOUZn_jtwEqfnU59FgfajwlxAp0cNNhsHLu2WC7u46eShErUv9YOIXrSQfNB2EAi7Pd4g9SUs3LWwkFIvr_sAowg7H7tlqgT6mzHiG-tpCDKv-kdxaJNnSNieGM2udvxEy/s1056/HarrisSistersPeppermintCake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKlXQrB0Iy9qR_3RTtjNuOoMDOvlkoYIO_ZLnppKUGoz17v5_mr1LOfalbyQOUZn_jtwEqfnU59FgfajwlxAp0cNNhsHLu2WC7u46eShErUv9YOIXrSQfNB2EAi7Pd4g9SUs3LWwkFIvr_sAowg7H7tlqgT6mzHiG-tpCDKv-kdxaJNnSNieGM2udvxEy/w494-h640/HarrisSistersPeppermintCake.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Holiday Peppermint Cake</h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">Cake Ingredients</h4><p>3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature</p><p>1 1/2 cups sugar</p><p>3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature</p><p>1 tsp vanilla extract</p><p>1 Tbsp peppermint extract</p><p>6 large egg whites, room temperature</p><p>2 1/2 cups all purpose flour</p><p>4 tsp baking powder</p><p>½ tsp salt</p><p>3/4 cup milk, room temperature</p><p>1/4 cup water, room temperature</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Peppermint Buttercream Ingredients</h4><p>2 cups unsalted butter, softened</p><p>5-8 cups powdered sugar</p><p>4 tsp vanilla extract</p><p>¼-½ tsp peppermint extract</p><p>1 tsp salt</p><p>2-4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream (optional)</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Garnish</h4><p>broken candy canes </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">To Make the Cake</h4><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom and grease the sides. Preheat oven to 350°F.</li><li>In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. </li><li>Add sour cream, vanilla, and peppermint extract and mix until well combined.</li><li>Add egg whites in two batches, mixing until well combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.</li><li>Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine the milk and water in a small measuring cup.</li><li>Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until well combined. Add the milk mixture and mix until well combined. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.</li><li>Divide the batter evenly between the cakes pans and bake for about 21-23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.</li><li>Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely.</li></ol><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">To Make the Frosting</h4><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Add butter to a large mixing bowl. Beat butter on high for 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl with a rubber spatula.</li><li>Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, starting mixer on low speed. Slowly increase speed to high, mixing until smooth after each addition (about 30 seconds or so for each cup). Scrape down bowl every 2-3 cups. If mixture looks grainy, add a small splash of cream when you scrape the bowl.</li><li>After adding 5 cups powdered sugar, add vanilla, ¼ teaspoon peppermint, and salt and mix until fully combined. Taste, adding more peppermint if needed. (Do so cautiously, as the flavor intensifies with time, especially in the refrigerator.) Depending on your brand of peppermint, you may need to use more than ½ teaspoon.</li><li>Taste your frosting and keep adding sugar, this time ½ cup or less at a time, until it reaches your desired thickness. Add cream as needed, in small splashes, to smooth out the frosting. </li><li>Once you’re happy with the taste and thickness, scrape down the bowl again then beat on high for 3-5 minutes.</li><li>Once the frosting is light and fluffy and fully blended, use a rubber spatula or wooden sppon to stir vigorously by hand for about a minute, or until you no longer see any air pockets as you stir.</li></ol><h4 style="text-align: left;">To Assemble the Cake</h4><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Once cakes have completely cooled, use the frosting to generously frost in between layers, the sides, and the top. </li><li>Sprinkle frosted cake with chopped candy canes before serving. (Candy canes can sometimes soften when exposed to moisture, so make sure to add them close to the time you are serving the cake.)</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2ogfW6043Uw50pbwdVpwCo0lkozZtiuDOyTDD_f8q9mH-FqtOWMNuyZsD1xqHUjV6s4T67RcpQatEDGk6qDFoXP5MnEbegFbzm_SBa-BdLS6-HAvjL8sMVIPCBgni-3htLpHrXg-V5U8f-83xrcIt22y6qpGx7BnYkej9VqhJQwWvtz4ZPGKCVy3hTkz/s2016/HarrisSistersPeppermintCake2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2ogfW6043Uw50pbwdVpwCo0lkozZtiuDOyTDD_f8q9mH-FqtOWMNuyZsD1xqHUjV6s4T67RcpQatEDGk6qDFoXP5MnEbegFbzm_SBa-BdLS6-HAvjL8sMVIPCBgni-3htLpHrXg-V5U8f-83xrcIt22y6qpGx7BnYkej9VqhJQwWvtz4ZPGKCVy3hTkz/w480-h640/HarrisSistersPeppermintCake2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">This Peppermint Buttercream Frosting Also Pairs Well with These Recipes</h3></div><div>Some of these recipes will help you either make this cake faster (they're doctored recipes) OR will change your final cake with a different flavor. Give these recipes a try with the Peppermint Buttercream Frosting and crushed candy canes for a whole new Christmas dessert!</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/doctored-cake-mix-cake-with-buttercream.html" target="_blank">Yellow Doctored Box Cake Recipe</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/07/chocolate-fudge-cake-with-fudge-frosting.html">Chocolate Fudge Cake (Doctored Box Cake) Recipe</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/02/yellow-cake-with-nutella-frosting.html" target="_blank">Yellow Scratch Cake Recipe</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2016/05/how-to-make-mickey-mouse-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Vanilla Cupcake Scratch Recipe</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/02/hersheys-perfectly-perfect-chocolate.html" target="_blank">Hershey's Perfectly Perfect Scratch Cake Recipe</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/01/cake-walk-slash-bake-sale-brownies.html" target="_blank">Scratch Brownie Recipe</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-70224526651152470052023-12-01T07:25:00.000-05:002023-12-01T07:25:44.629-05:00How to Plan a Christmas in Carolina Party<p style="text-align: left;">There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with a festive gathering. Over the past few years, we've brought you a few different ideas for Christmas parties: <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2021/11/how-to-plan-retro-1950s-christmas-party.html" target="_blank">Vintage 1950's Theme</a> and <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-plan-national-lampoons-christmas.html" target="_blank">National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Theme</a>.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpehj17ExgAcvLiHXH7MegtTwj5rU_iWVomv160bV6ZCL5PB-FyKFwaudt-H3Q0qhDrUZAPI2UWnRH_7z9jzc-mNVNQWu0wG75qXQbd7rnqD7yzwg-wZpldhwQ9h3XweWf0tn9zWFzvkEcQFpFH11p9mYzcmfgB1VSTaQuHBDxd_xdZ2jUECUUVHqU3Q/s5215/IMG_1745.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3476" data-original-width="5215" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpehj17ExgAcvLiHXH7MegtTwj5rU_iWVomv160bV6ZCL5PB-FyKFwaudt-H3Q0qhDrUZAPI2UWnRH_7z9jzc-mNVNQWu0wG75qXQbd7rnqD7yzwg-wZpldhwQ9h3XweWf0tn9zWFzvkEcQFpFH11p9mYzcmfgB1VSTaQuHBDxd_xdZ2jUECUUVHqU3Q/w640-h426/IMG_1745.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The idea we landed on this year is a "Made in North Carolina" themed Christmas party. You can easily duplicate this idea with the details below if you live in NC or you can tweak the same idea for your own area. Here are the details you'll need to get started:</p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Christmas in Carolina</h3><p style="text-align: left;">Start with an invitation that matches your NC theme. Because people's calendars tend to fill up around the holidays, make sure to send your invitations well in advance of your party date. If you'd like for guests to come dressed a certain way, add that to the invitations. (That will add to the fun of the party!) We chose to all dress in red - the color of North Carolina's state bird, the cardinal. Where can you find NC-themed invitations? Check out Etsy or Amazon for your best options.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Made in NC Christmas Party Menu</h3><p style="text-align: left;">You'll have lots of fun planning a menu for this party. We opted to serve foods and drinks that are made in North Carolina, and after a bit of research, we were surprised to find so many items to share at our party table! With just a little research, I bet you can find a lot of menu items that are made in your area too! Some of the items we used as-is, and some of them we used as ingredients to make party foods. If you have guests coming from different areas, ask them to sign up for a food item to build your menu.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwR5dMsTPVTeKUOFZFL5UsZoBDKKhocrgfmiCrr_EndYrffo0Vzc4Pw_e_rh-W2CECtall4jmY11ilMcqH3yz-ErMP3y0_dCRFPmEg-Hcm8o7B8lQOEL6DeaUk6PpqTsxh0PGqKGyAIj_pil6vGsctHZimgC7sFjBDSwTd9rm4OvqKzEDfM4xu9hUTA/s5412/A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3608" data-original-width="5412" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwR5dMsTPVTeKUOFZFL5UsZoBDKKhocrgfmiCrr_EndYrffo0Vzc4Pw_e_rh-W2CECtall4jmY11ilMcqH3yz-ErMP3y0_dCRFPmEg-Hcm8o7B8lQOEL6DeaUk6PpqTsxh0PGqKGyAIj_pil6vGsctHZimgC7sFjBDSwTd9rm4OvqKzEDfM4xu9hUTA/w640-h426/A.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Here's the menu we used for our Made in NC Christmas Party:</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Our Pride Pimento Cheese and crackers - Roxboro, NC (The Harris Sisters hometown)</li><li>Hoppers Poppers Popcorn - Roxboro, NC</li><li>Sausage Balls (made with Neese's Sausage) - Greensboro, NC</li><li>The Carolina Nut Co. Peanuts - Henderson, NC</li><li>Texas Pete Salsa and chips - Winston-Salem, NC</li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/01/buffalo-chicken-dip.html" target="_blank">Buffalo Chicken Dip</a> (made with Texas Pete Buffalo Wing Sauce) - Winston-Salem, NC</li><li>Mt. Olive Pickles & Roasted Red Peppers - Mount Olive, NC</li><li>Dewey's Bakery Meyer Lemon Cookies - Winston-Salem, NC</li><li>Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookies - Clemmons, NC</li><li>Krispy Kreme Doughnuts - Winston-Salem, NC</li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/02/cheerwine-pound-cake.html" target="_blank">Cheerwine Pound Cake</a> - Salisbury, NC</li><li>Cheerwine - Salisbury, NC</li><li>Pepsi - New Bern, NC</li><li>Mimosas (made with Biltmore Estate Champagne) - Asheville, NC</li><li>Muscadine Wine (from Duplin Winery) - Duplin County, NC</li><li>Scuppernong Wine (from Duplin Winery) - Duplin County, NC</li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnE0_0tQnmDNXRJbDMBdn8FJk2ST9JOuh2dK2uqaCiOSIrz3PZLDqFhtjxnH0dB4nsd9PjqnDNyA6YcfwMc84SHf-9Te2Fvt73Y7DvywFfVxAc1jnQBg8TSdjUgEY03U0T2L4ej9ZSW1Vsuw7eQOCXRXMNGEeckmKeVfXUqkG548HgA_RHb3Elen1PoQ/s6240/C.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnE0_0tQnmDNXRJbDMBdn8FJk2ST9JOuh2dK2uqaCiOSIrz3PZLDqFhtjxnH0dB4nsd9PjqnDNyA6YcfwMc84SHf-9Te2Fvt73Y7DvywFfVxAc1jnQBg8TSdjUgEY03U0T2L4ej9ZSW1Vsuw7eQOCXRXMNGEeckmKeVfXUqkG548HgA_RHb3Elen1PoQ/w640-h426/C.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzZk-YX-W5Cc6SOrW05i5Zuqk-7HKejqDd676RipD5AiSZM9Jtg9kSY36CjJsueCK9i4-PgXDHvVCBHYqLdZi_1ri1edNgJORViP0VhW6hXG6SKwgtw7-o_qhCfIbTdCJ8zshp1prjHEffiJqx_EAG49csxBJhg5kzjyhMexe3yF55kEUY4ljTZOdSw/s6240/E.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzZk-YX-W5Cc6SOrW05i5Zuqk-7HKejqDd676RipD5AiSZM9Jtg9kSY36CjJsueCK9i4-PgXDHvVCBHYqLdZi_1ri1edNgJORViP0VhW6hXG6SKwgtw7-o_qhCfIbTdCJ8zshp1prjHEffiJqx_EAG49csxBJhg5kzjyhMexe3yF55kEUY4ljTZOdSw/w640-h426/E.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbz3ngZYJ93wRKpgQ5dyEm0Ii_hylr7aJ6RUEcRfftDYDV52306xoQ0W0VzXYrlxy6YiaU9tNXGgifBPdGb0rDIbOIU6FRqfhkw3cye46bN6PasPgVpLhGVJ_VOPEaROQG_x0SPggt2l4vQdBW-1M8MVzQLuE1GvbCtDJln0YX_4lXviiNbMnzocFww/s6240/G.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbz3ngZYJ93wRKpgQ5dyEm0Ii_hylr7aJ6RUEcRfftDYDV52306xoQ0W0VzXYrlxy6YiaU9tNXGgifBPdGb0rDIbOIU6FRqfhkw3cye46bN6PasPgVpLhGVJ_VOPEaROQG_x0SPggt2l4vQdBW-1M8MVzQLuE1GvbCtDJln0YX_4lXviiNbMnzocFww/w640-h426/G.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Decorate for a North Carolina Christmas Party</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since the NC-based food items were the star of this Christmas party, we chose very simple decorations. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-weight: 400;">We used The Harris Sisters' old Flexible Flyer sled as the centerpiece for the table to add height. We felt like this was the perfect addition to the table because it, too, has seen many a Carolina Christmas (and would even be considered vintage at this point)!</span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD81iiHJoDUeK-pfrVYPyk_fLwa5h0tMOwpm0ZtzvawOrwn5hzqetVzuSMoiryq7UHiy_R2DFvdd3AOEEAYeg35ABtxhfIbKsMAByJuLGIS0jTPI4UOCWB2YkrARvprWgcSdbM3i8qM-aUjCCKyugdaLGqrRXnqHJPeIQx314XajETSjIc-lwhqV95jw/s6240/H.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD81iiHJoDUeK-pfrVYPyk_fLwa5h0tMOwpm0ZtzvawOrwn5hzqetVzuSMoiryq7UHiy_R2DFvdd3AOEEAYeg35ABtxhfIbKsMAByJuLGIS0jTPI4UOCWB2YkrARvprWgcSdbM3i8qM-aUjCCKyugdaLGqrRXnqHJPeIQx314XajETSjIc-lwhqV95jw/w640-h426/H.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-weight: 400;">We used a <a href="https://amzn.to/3Qyootg" target="_blank">North Carolina shaped cutting board</a> to display other foods on the table. </span></span>We served small items (nuts, dips, etc.) in <a href="https://amzn.to/3Q66D2S" target="_blank">vintage Santa mugs</a>. And we chose <a href="https://amzn.to/3Fy2u2U" target="_blank">paper plates and napkins with cardinals</a> on them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTxjCjirEvSb0VBwU0E4-Hq70OiMPiGuwV8n_G0sGrWloBq3ecsqmIr-zcO3CBfu3LBJ1H590k6i0NUPfQoZF7VPiA6Td4o2gzWOJ6MEt6FdxN8P8Jh_eK8U5bgIQvUWw5Yd42IozxK4xsb97nYGGK2doF5AcD22J7EAU3bqaguOoN35mGVik1JWSxw/s1676/J.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="1676" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTxjCjirEvSb0VBwU0E4-Hq70OiMPiGuwV8n_G0sGrWloBq3ecsqmIr-zcO3CBfu3LBJ1H590k6i0NUPfQoZF7VPiA6Td4o2gzWOJ6MEt6FdxN8P8Jh_eK8U5bgIQvUWw5Yd42IozxK4xsb97nYGGK2doF5AcD22J7EAU3bqaguOoN35mGVik1JWSxw/w640-h426/J.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />
<div><h3 style="text-align: left;">What Music to Play at My North Carolina Christmas Themed Party</h3><p style="text-align: left;">Before your North Carolina themed party, make a playlist that includes Christmas songs that are sung by NC natives, Christmas songs about North Carolina, and Christmas songs about the South. Here's a list to get you started:</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Christmas Songs by NC Natives</h4><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Away in a Manger – Emmylou Harris</li><li>Chilly Winds Don’t Blow – Nina Simone</li><li>Christmas Lullaby – Doc Watson</li><li>Go Tell It on the Mountain – Andy Griffith</li><li>Grown Up Christmas List – Rissi Palmer</li><li>Jingle Bells – Earl Scruggs</li><li>Little Drummer Boy – Tori Amos</li><li>Mary’s Little Boy Child – John D. Loudermilk</li><li>O Holy Night – Shirley Caesar</li><li>Santa Baby – Kellie Pickler</li><li>Silver Bells – Ronnie Milsap</li><li>The Christmas Song – Fantasia</li><li>The First Noel – Scotty McCreery</li><li>The Strangest Christmas Yet – Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers</li><li>Winter Wonderland – Randy Travis</li></ol><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;">Christmas Songs About NC</h4><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>A Carolina Christmas Carol – Charlie Daniels*</li><li>Carolina Christmas – Squirrel Nut Zippers*</li><li>Christmas Time – Far Too Jones* (blink and you’ll miss it, but they specifically mention Crabtree Mall, in Raleigh, NC) </li></ol></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;">Southern Christmas Songs (these mention various Southern states)</h4><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Christmas in Dixie - Alabama</li><li>Merry Christmas, Alabama (Never Far from Home) – Jimmy Buffet</li><li>Tennessee Christmas – Amy Grant</li><li><span style="white-space: normal;">(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays </span>– Randy Travis*</li></ol></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">*also NC natives</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">What Gifts Can I Give at My Carolina Christmas Party?</h3></div><div><br /></div><div>Daddy was the proud recipient of our special Carolina Christmas present this year, and we thought we'd pass along the idea to you too. It's a GIFT CARD-inal TREE!</div><div><br /></div><div>Harris Sister Deanna put together this tree with three craft supplies, and it would be easy for you to duplicate. All you need is a small Christmas tree from the craft store (ours had cardinals in it to keep with the NC theme), small clothespins, and gift cards from the recipients favorite haunts. Clip the gift cards to the branches and you've got the perfect personalized gift!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbZQzzPpGd86UAJfVi7AHrqLGwlOKUf5m2tlR9NqznhhTwW5iGZWrXHMchJOTbsTfDenBnx1XMiFb3GDz_vYCHhglHKbmXAaCk6ZcdR2XGf8yS2vYOp3WmwtWcSd7uVrCtSQzIF4icUB2yNu-TpF71iv2YNMXULCMNkrQBfvFUUVG76TijZwyMMZemQ/s2016/IMG_2667.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbZQzzPpGd86UAJfVi7AHrqLGwlOKUf5m2tlR9NqznhhTwW5iGZWrXHMchJOTbsTfDenBnx1XMiFb3GDz_vYCHhglHKbmXAaCk6ZcdR2XGf8yS2vYOp3WmwtWcSd7uVrCtSQzIF4icUB2yNu-TpF71iv2YNMXULCMNkrQBfvFUUVG76TijZwyMMZemQ/w480-h640/IMG_2667.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0046bPRce2GqY3-eJW9n4zoH5MNwLh6dTiwHUVZaqeb2LyG39URP45i8vvZzk4vnpIZZ8AiyPguOIsnde-13R8jtRPiFglVWD6eu--DXsWF8pjUnEt-Ve6ytHr0aoYjY2DM1PRgwLorxmHjP5u395MjMvLJTFJNTFKhaMeus6ZwFqEl0sYih4Ljzxg/s2016/IMG_2668.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0046bPRce2GqY3-eJW9n4zoH5MNwLh6dTiwHUVZaqeb2LyG39URP45i8vvZzk4vnpIZZ8AiyPguOIsnde-13R8jtRPiFglVWD6eu--DXsWF8pjUnEt-Ve6ytHr0aoYjY2DM1PRgwLorxmHjP5u395MjMvLJTFJNTFKhaMeus6ZwFqEl0sYih4Ljzxg/w480-h640/IMG_2668.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br />I hope we've inspired you to plan your own party to honor what makes your place in the world special.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Harris Sisters send you warmest holiday wishes and hopes for a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiQ_puE8mqZvEDXpJcEaR-Amvl6uJo0pJEJWyuseQ3RPqKeTf3VcCakpuvcJe5QoeOYbLpAlQ0xuW-4ritwDigu7iPXdOic6-AWa4Kx-MW-x_9junVZt9oR0j-pgMi1jpSPluZcZmE3d7jbnDkeq5BGZ4Z4lWMuaPAapwRj1tOjge8NH24wsfCqpI9Q/s5886/K.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3925" data-original-width="5886" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiQ_puE8mqZvEDXpJcEaR-Amvl6uJo0pJEJWyuseQ3RPqKeTf3VcCakpuvcJe5QoeOYbLpAlQ0xuW-4ritwDigu7iPXdOic6-AWa4Kx-MW-x_9junVZt9oR0j-pgMi1jpSPluZcZmE3d7jbnDkeq5BGZ4Z4lWMuaPAapwRj1tOjge8NH24wsfCqpI9Q/w640-h426/K.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div>This post contains affiliate links.</div>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-62571312021161234462023-11-15T06:54:00.002-05:002023-11-15T06:54:56.704-05:00Pecan Pie with Oreo Cookie Crust<p>This is a fun twist on a Thanksgiving classic. BUT! Because you're elevating the recipe with an all new crust, who says you can't serve it at your next special occasion or upcoming event? </p><p>This is a great recipe to make a day ahead of time and refrigerate until you're ready to serve. (Perfect for any and all get-togethers!)</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfF_PObKZ3gCckNvUjPDPX2NGjaIKGPlq_NtqXgMR8ghWaK0GuPe5Ni-yRF1pWsvXR4atiqTf8-3VoomGvpI0mzxETK2o6drQIizKuHt-S57Qa-gDxU8TpTa3OVhPG2mOOFwzX5gRAbjcoW0rwWrgkr988odbcxqkf4Jo49psViMTkPeSpi3baZ_Vug/s1056/HarrisSistersPecanPieOreoCrust.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfF_PObKZ3gCckNvUjPDPX2NGjaIKGPlq_NtqXgMR8ghWaK0GuPe5Ni-yRF1pWsvXR4atiqTf8-3VoomGvpI0mzxETK2o6drQIizKuHt-S57Qa-gDxU8TpTa3OVhPG2mOOFwzX5gRAbjcoW0rwWrgkr988odbcxqkf4Jo49psViMTkPeSpi3baZ_Vug/w494-h640/HarrisSistersPecanPieOreoCrust.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Pecan Pie with Oreo Cookie Crust</h3><p>1 3/4 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (approximately 20-22 regular Oreos, crushed)</p><p>9 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided</p><p>3 large eggs</p><p>3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons dark corn syrup</p><p>2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar</p><p>1 Tablespoon molasses</p><p>1 teaspoon salt</p><p>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</p><p>2 1/2 cups pecan halves</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</li><li>Place Oreos in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. </li><li>Melt 5 tablespoons butter and combine with cookie crumbs. </li><li>Press mixture into an ungreased 9 inch pie plate and bake for 8 minutes. </li><li>Remove from oven and let cool. </li><li>Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees.</li><li>Whisk together remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter, eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, molasses, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in pecan halves.</li><li>Pour pecan filling into pie crust. </li><li>Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.</li><li>Lightly tent with foil and bake for another 15 minutes. The pie is done when the edges are set and the center is just barely jiggly.</li><li>Remove pie from oven to a baking rack to cool completely. Refrigerate cooled pie.</li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Make sure to use regular Oreos and not double-stuffed ones. Don't remove the cookie filling before crushing them in the food processor.</li><li>Use the flat bottom of measuring cup sprayed with cooking spray to evenly press the cookie crumbs into the pie plate.</li><li>Cool the pie for at least two hours before slicing.</li><li>If you have your own <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/11/no-roll-press-in-pan-pie-crust.html" target="_blank">favorite pie crust recipe</a>, feel free to make it and just use this recipe's filling for a traditional Pecan Pie.</li><li>You can also use steps 1-5 of this recipe to create an Oreo Cookie Pie Crust to pair with your favorite baked pie filling, like <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/05/tarheel-pie.html" target="_blank">Tarheel Pie</a> or <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/12/grandma-elizabeths-coconut-custard-pie.html" target="_blank">Coconut Custard Pie</a>. After baking the crust, fill with filling and bake as directed in the recipe.</li><li>To use this crust with another no-bake pie filling, chill the crust about 30 minutes before filling, then fill/chill as directed in the recipe.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-87740787737826324432023-11-05T06:28:00.002-05:002023-12-08T13:28:19.224-05:00No Roll Press in the Pan Pie Crust<p>I'm going to let you in on a little secret. I LOVE pie, but I will do absolutely anything to avoid making a traditional pie crust.</p><p>Why don't you use store bought pie crusts you ask? Well, you'd think that would be the easy solution. And it is probably a go-to for many people. However, if you have food allergies (like I do) or are a vegetarian (like I am), these won't work because so many store-bought pie crusts either contain food allergens or lard.</p><p>So, let me share this easy pie crust recipe that you can use for your next pie. You can cater it to whatever food allergies you might have in your family, if needed. (For example, you can use gluten-free flour, soy-free oil, or dairy-free milk.) And the absolute best part? You make this right in the pie pan, so you don't even have to get out your rolling pin!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBe0QY1lU9V9dIo2Noa8yykuE2d61Jmf6br2pM-N_Y97sQQfARC3vTdklJl7iDXLi7lDYcAslXpZ50i-hDLatFB06GFbMuLd0Td4SrN7uw35wIEF9cbJKORZpCAsu10HK10rSOCU4xzm6DqadMmwWLMOnFhjK2EwryItV2yLSdovejyZhiAsbdZvXhGg/s1056/HarrisSistersNoRollPieCrust.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBe0QY1lU9V9dIo2Noa8yykuE2d61Jmf6br2pM-N_Y97sQQfARC3vTdklJl7iDXLi7lDYcAslXpZ50i-hDLatFB06GFbMuLd0Td4SrN7uw35wIEF9cbJKORZpCAsu10HK10rSOCU4xzm6DqadMmwWLMOnFhjK2EwryItV2yLSdovejyZhiAsbdZvXhGg/w494-h640/HarrisSistersNoRollPieCrust.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">No Roll Press in the Pan Pie Crust</h3><p>1 1/2 cups all purpose flour</p><p>1/2 teaspoon salt</p><p>2 Tablespoons sugar</p><p>1/2 cup oil</p><p>2 Tablespoons milk</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Add dry ingredients to 9-inch pie plate and mix to incorporate.</li><li>Add oil and milk and use a fork to mix together until wet ingredients are incorporated.</li><li>Press evenly into bottom and sides of plate and flute edges as desired.</li></ol><h4 style="text-align: left;">Baking Instructions:</h4><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>If pre-baking crust for an unbaked filling, like a cream pie or lemon meringue pie: </li><ul><li>Prick the bottom of the crust and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. </li><li>Cool crust before adding filling.</li></ul><li>If baking the crust along with the pie filling, like with <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/12/grandma-elizabeths-coconut-custard-pie.html" target="_blank">coconut custard pie</a> or <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/05/tarheel-pie.html" target="_blank">Tarheel pie</a>: </li><ul><li>Preheat the oven to the temperature listed in your pie recipe and pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes in the oven before adding pie filling. </li><li>Remove the crust from the oven, add pie filling, and cook filled pie at full time listed in recipe.</li></ul></ol><p></p><p></p><div>Here's a photo of what it looks like after the pie crust is baked. It turns out a pretty golden color.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/12/grandma-elizabeths-coconut-custard-pie.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPgmCZ88VAfxhGiTbWEa4r3xWEfeWApWr1lHU35LxPfTomsU0qbJSeB9P3BKjzXQLBxX8IehlKwngS86SVM0sWEoQBAM3CZ9EHtu7mbB3TM08P8F79aKuTHtVOwOxHoHNe6zZvFI9p8hhbIpB5HnX_-50Uwh-ap1zxVcTaMkqTY9CSk4E0eypeUrt2yA/w480-h640/HarrisSistersNoRollPieCrust2.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/12/grandma-elizabeths-coconut-custard-pie.html" target="_blank">Coconut Custard Pie</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pie crust dough should be able to be pressed into the pie pan (up the sides and onto the bottom) and hold its shape.</li><li>If you find that the pie crust dough is too dry when you're finished mixing, add more milk in small increments to achieve the correct consistency.</li><li>If you find that the pie crust dough is too wet when you're finished mixing, sprinkle with more flour to achieve the correct consistency.</li><li>If you omit the sugar, you can use this pie crust for savory dishes, like your favorite quiche recipe.</li></ul><div>This recipe is so easy to make, I enlisted the help of my youngest son, Jaxon, to help me make some of them. This is him fluting the edges of one of the crusts. If my teenager can make this recipe, so can you!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gi_fHq66Jn3CfnAtg0Xm_UWfUuMuzQpIPTY8CQmGZXmikmjBhibaqzyP2SQim54F-YwRvtUAF502f69JJa6G2ycEVMqKtPg-0U3kO7HHYcEWibluQ8R1K9xwDEeWX5U4iXXF3D6lj3RcEiLyqJRr6z0S8yF2_69iH_EdutYJQqIZs9QJPjzmlBX45VMm/s2016/IMG_3970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gi_fHq66Jn3CfnAtg0Xm_UWfUuMuzQpIPTY8CQmGZXmikmjBhibaqzyP2SQim54F-YwRvtUAF502f69JJa6G2ycEVMqKtPg-0U3kO7HHYcEWibluQ8R1K9xwDEeWX5U4iXXF3D6lj3RcEiLyqJRr6z0S8yF2_69iH_EdutYJQqIZs9QJPjzmlBX45VMm/w480-h640/IMG_3970.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoy this new recipe! I've got it queued up for all my Thankgiving pies!</div>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-20050361773451694452023-10-18T13:22:00.000-04:002023-10-18T13:22:54.364-04:00Salem, MA - Girls' Weekend 2023<p>Often imitated, but never duplicated - another Harris Sisters Girls' Weekend is a wrap! Each year, The Harris Sisters take some time away by ourselves (no kids, no husbands, and best of all, no responsibilities). It started many years ago as a weekend trip, but this year it has grown to five days (including travel days). We joke that by the time we're retired, we'll be taking month-long girls' "weekends." This year, the destination was Witch City, USA, otherwise known as Salem, MA. </p><p>We're in our 12th year of Girl's Weekends, and this is our first time visiting a Northern state. And let me tell you it was a blast! As per usual, we're going to share our full itinerary with you.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVb9r69SrZJzgIWTFp2ywFVaykN2AEPuyQEaCbiuJBj3EuHWIIMsX1dbyW_VSF9AbUCn27mRO9mFK_cSGL4tdyc7afo2MSuVn-P8O2bO4uLWp0BTNQp_IR-lS5DCM1v0jqadom0QYAJbqTM_ZI2xn6EJcVjPp7FBM0SHD2IqX0KhgLWFbA5XBYD4DIibf0/s1248/HarrisSistersSalem.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVb9r69SrZJzgIWTFp2ywFVaykN2AEPuyQEaCbiuJBj3EuHWIIMsX1dbyW_VSF9AbUCn27mRO9mFK_cSGL4tdyc7afo2MSuVn-P8O2bO4uLWp0BTNQp_IR-lS5DCM1v0jqadom0QYAJbqTM_ZI2xn6EJcVjPp7FBM0SHD2IqX0KhgLWFbA5XBYD4DIibf0/w418-h640/HarrisSistersSalem.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">We visited the last weekend in September spanning into the first weekend in October. According to locals, as the calendar approaches Halloween, crowds tend to get bigger and things get busier in Salem. So we purposefully chose to visit during the least busy weekend that would still include special </span><a href="https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Haunted Happenings</a><span style="text-align: left;"> events.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZTmNUE8fpVngFuQ5tUmdur3wLjkzAUM3rf3-uGBlUhZBN-axW222yQjQ5VU3-buZDhokgJoSUI25bDrJJp8QByoSqYGV5YIgdIAglww0pd-EFlw2akh8q4p02iBYZaNOqGw_EekFPXzvsBFBA5_u3fbo4DsJP-BtwYcxXSZyp8cZlBV9uRcH7qsAYBRd/s3648/20230928_082807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZTmNUE8fpVngFuQ5tUmdur3wLjkzAUM3rf3-uGBlUhZBN-axW222yQjQ5VU3-buZDhokgJoSUI25bDrJJp8QByoSqYGV5YIgdIAglww0pd-EFlw2akh8q4p02iBYZaNOqGw_EekFPXzvsBFBA5_u3fbo4DsJP-BtwYcxXSZyp8cZlBV9uRcH7qsAYBRd/w640-h480/20230928_082807.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>We flew into Boston Logan Airport, picked up our rental car, and then drove to our rental house in Gloucester. Gloucester is about a 30 minute drive outside of Salem, which was outside of the hustle and bustle of both Boston and Salem.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Self-Guided Walking Tour of Salem</h3><p>Salem is a very walkable town. If you miss out on reserving your spot in any of the guided walking tours or the trolley tour, you can visit some of the most important sites yourself.</p><p><b>McIntire Historic District </b> </p><p>In 1981, Salem named its largest historic district after Samuel McIntire. Including Broad, Chestnut, Essex, Federal, and connecting streets, the district showcases four centuries of architectural styles, from the mid-17th century through the early 20th century.</p><p>Each historic house is marked with a placard explaining the historical significance. The sidewalks are brick and are marked with metal markers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uthmnGYhVgD9BRdLDKAMzaemPdckKRxu89M8J9z2txJBGEhbMPJh__Pl3Gpz_fhEgjpdhPZCjnu0zYWoeGg11RKIzy0JrLul_WN3AaqefoYqkds7vG6XL5lPm4K1JwdE6lc14ZCmLyCX8E38P3oCJOftlHnoLvo20BsaardwaeG6Yle738Aa9TvqIt8F/s3756/20230928_173552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3756" data-original-width="2817" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uthmnGYhVgD9BRdLDKAMzaemPdckKRxu89M8J9z2txJBGEhbMPJh__Pl3Gpz_fhEgjpdhPZCjnu0zYWoeGg11RKIzy0JrLul_WN3AaqefoYqkds7vG6XL5lPm4K1JwdE6lc14ZCmLyCX8E38P3oCJOftlHnoLvo20BsaardwaeG6Yle738Aa9TvqIt8F/w480-h640/20230928_173552.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Easily accessible from downtown, this area is separated from many of Salem’s popular tourist attractions, which makes it an ideal activity for those seeking a break from the crowds.</p><p>Notable areas and structures to visit during the walking tour include:</p><p><b>Chestnut Street: </b></p><p>One of the oldest and most beautiful streets in America</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOTkZKlc5YbAyWTVWgZcovBLoYspDh8gh88HAql7rGsfpQBIpde7NSQQj-bGmbjuSSuiu1wnB-nme7ahsJpmwk5wK5NeYqBF-i-NjgSpV6nPmgIKLVmYLYVYX7tbRCiADRm4Ae-h_jz__1T1z2o-CMXwQdNGundxzTl2MdumnZXrPkiu72Z3q534s3cf0f/s4032/20230928_081812.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOTkZKlc5YbAyWTVWgZcovBLoYspDh8gh88HAql7rGsfpQBIpde7NSQQj-bGmbjuSSuiu1wnB-nme7ahsJpmwk5wK5NeYqBF-i-NjgSpV6nPmgIKLVmYLYVYX7tbRCiADRm4Ae-h_jz__1T1z2o-CMXwQdNGundxzTl2MdumnZXrPkiu72Z3q534s3cf0f/w480-h640/20230928_081812.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ipTqAGgHzocl0tAE1TOkuV9OAF38-AlTxpm-xybial1ipgHWoCRqBRxDl-ncCpom3w3pWAq5CoKTYIpTg8OmlL_HTrWP5xqk2UiJyx8BTrliUmB2wWB9DxwgXjenIobOkhI_4JfDJ1XyYRaPT2U6Jf8DbR1oJXJVuel0GkPU89Gbg6FMcBoELp8bemWA/s4032/20230928_082846.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ipTqAGgHzocl0tAE1TOkuV9OAF38-AlTxpm-xybial1ipgHWoCRqBRxDl-ncCpom3w3pWAq5CoKTYIpTg8OmlL_HTrWP5xqk2UiJyx8BTrliUmB2wWB9DxwgXjenIobOkhI_4JfDJ1XyYRaPT2U6Jf8DbR1oJXJVuel0GkPU89Gbg6FMcBoELp8bemWA/w480-h640/20230928_082846.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jFELoTgUg71U3kJgSCgK8-ZRJQE4tw9RdZCrT5RcL6Z3loLRFsI7trIhjgfgYgrjhf9uY6OHkBSrO4rpULz0og9JUIHW5arBaTGMqrNcv-V_8ncCmLi3KgfXC_-TMvaB6l9redZasQOa4LCdShCR9JIRDQz4HHMtEWCG1OdtaGtF-G7VyU0w1pNH5v_r/s4032/20230928_083204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jFELoTgUg71U3kJgSCgK8-ZRJQE4tw9RdZCrT5RcL6Z3loLRFsI7trIhjgfgYgrjhf9uY6OHkBSrO4rpULz0og9JUIHW5arBaTGMqrNcv-V_8ncCmLi3KgfXC_-TMvaB6l9redZasQOa4LCdShCR9JIRDQz4HHMtEWCG1OdtaGtF-G7VyU0w1pNH5v_r/w480-h640/20230928_083204.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrTDSFHMs__M6bSnSnDU8jklTI3I5T3305hSn4folpNi9FpgsBiUPJqFNx5epDmKUv1TJ9LNRIRiVeKY2brQvLl21BuYc0QpJaUDvvFMYKIfbi4_wvcfxMFRSU37O8cLE2Dw93LC7TBqkzQuC16w7bsEaFeGQLLFRInA4T6UiS7mkZcEYlEG_40VG_dJX/s4032/20230928_084028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrTDSFHMs__M6bSnSnDU8jklTI3I5T3305hSn4folpNi9FpgsBiUPJqFNx5epDmKUv1TJ9LNRIRiVeKY2brQvLl21BuYc0QpJaUDvvFMYKIfbi4_wvcfxMFRSU37O8cLE2Dw93LC7TBqkzQuC16w7bsEaFeGQLLFRInA4T6UiS7mkZcEYlEG_40VG_dJX/w480-h640/20230928_084028.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><b>Hamilton Hall</b>: 9 Chestnut Street</p><p>Rich in history, Hamilton Hall is named after Alexander Hamilton. The Marquis de Lafayette, John Quincy Adams, and both of the Roosevelt presidents dined in the Hall. A designated National Historic Landmark, the Hall also serves as the site of the Remond family home and business.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANEX8p8vWLwSU5oK3a49tfBwFpv5nD3QdfgM29LDgOZM4yBvz57ZAEnUg1kBG4nB5IF-2K0LH91LJuM7rTNfYActfN7IdZ_x5b7DvZc6tHpDEYo2RAN5m1RiCd7bxf7BcMFX5kSJLIxTAPZ5jVZy5wAFObJj_yttxYC_lCQ_YVPRGG1IcC-D7PLW4OLd1/s4032/20230930_093206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANEX8p8vWLwSU5oK3a49tfBwFpv5nD3QdfgM29LDgOZM4yBvz57ZAEnUg1kBG4nB5IF-2K0LH91LJuM7rTNfYActfN7IdZ_x5b7DvZc6tHpDEYo2RAN5m1RiCd7bxf7BcMFX5kSJLIxTAPZ5jVZy5wAFObJj_yttxYC_lCQ_YVPRGG1IcC-D7PLW4OLd1/w640-h480/20230930_093206.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><b>Pickering House</b>: 18 Broad Street</p><p>America's oldest home, it was built in 1660 by settler John Pickering, a carpenter form Coventry, England.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjficgf0IptbKy3jPcqu1jNk_oSXeTjPHYUwfamZ75cdWRnS9k6WrpcF7IWCsIvvNVzZxEuskjPYEYiyrJkeGlVrwFYtS5PQwniR6Pg48eiypu1Tyi-Opi8NAdncRJE9OdfGKO6Pz4CmlslofU3D94ydV1Oa0DyZXFoc7H9QyE0mtmR2ceFe-KsZMp1_bu5/s4608/20230930_090931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjficgf0IptbKy3jPcqu1jNk_oSXeTjPHYUwfamZ75cdWRnS9k6WrpcF7IWCsIvvNVzZxEuskjPYEYiyrJkeGlVrwFYtS5PQwniR6Pg48eiypu1Tyi-Opi8NAdncRJE9OdfGKO6Pz4CmlslofU3D94ydV1Oa0DyZXFoc7H9QyE0mtmR2ceFe-KsZMp1_bu5/w640-h480/20230930_090931.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><b>Peirce-Nichols House</b>: 80 Federal Street National Historic Landmark</p><p><b>Cotting-Smith Assembly House</b>: 138 Federal Street National Register of Historic Places</p><p><b>Witch House</b>: 310 Essex Street</p><p>This historic house-museum is the only house still standing with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoruKYKW1imAA_9VjGeS6LfpczJYQ4e-_PByenIyH4W0SDUcS-gISFEYTZbP2YnA8tit4xkTowTVR2YMFwTmGS3yol0UIqR-OKfczhucoJ4KtjxWW6x7lN46G8G81IRfye_PQOfS6N4zMaeMxl1PtQCzWleRDlSaPhTWlVBcE_QIGgGkWg44_XR6K8SntT/s4032/20230928_104333.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoruKYKW1imAA_9VjGeS6LfpczJYQ4e-_PByenIyH4W0SDUcS-gISFEYTZbP2YnA8tit4xkTowTVR2YMFwTmGS3yol0UIqR-OKfczhucoJ4KtjxWW6x7lN46G8G81IRfye_PQOfS6N4zMaeMxl1PtQCzWleRDlSaPhTWlVBcE_QIGgGkWg44_XR6K8SntT/w640-h480/20230928_104333.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjafsj5jY3MF635aqHbpK1yj-Tgo26Tvuh4xGNKSoa3J-XTK1JmVQxLk4XjTsvkIDZiQMpew9maIehvD_iHECYDv4TbGV5I-UJovqVWFTVcQ8p7J_Tr3gg0taINmAGUCMJykwiZ_ajNKK-ye6iMA52gVb0Ik9gIgcIZW0Szu2DAl9O7cxjW5qe181scm45g/s4032/20230928_104622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjafsj5jY3MF635aqHbpK1yj-Tgo26Tvuh4xGNKSoa3J-XTK1JmVQxLk4XjTsvkIDZiQMpew9maIehvD_iHECYDv4TbGV5I-UJovqVWFTVcQ8p7J_Tr3gg0taINmAGUCMJykwiZ_ajNKK-ye6iMA52gVb0Ik9gIgcIZW0Szu2DAl9O7cxjW5qe181scm45g/w480-h640/20230928_104622.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Hocus Pocus Locations in Salem</h3><div>Parts of the original Hocus Pocus movie were filmed in Salem. You can either book a walking tour of the movie locations or visit them at your own pace. <i>Please remember that when visiting any location that is a private residence to be respectful. </i></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ropes Mansion & Garden</b>: 318 Essex Street</div><div>Also part of the McIntire Historic District, your first stop will be the Ropes Mansion, which was the filming location for Allison's home in Hocus Pocus. This historic home and its adjacent garden is now maintained by Peabody Essex Museum.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the Ropes Mansion as Allison's House all decorated for Halloween:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnac_DwV16x_D2VLs03H7pN3hyvNQn4u1w0JE90KTrgKQUDjLmDFPJx4THpr_nl0rBClBmh1iINf_l-Wa68T7UQbNBncLPAVx5cYgvK7unrFUt3dmaTwxetsGDvaRJ9mGLVeUL-UrO7AUu56qMhM_fBemhyphenhyphenfrhmXHNwnYxyOY1Evqo55finSDgHm3cur0/s1200/RopesMansion.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="1200" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnac_DwV16x_D2VLs03H7pN3hyvNQn4u1w0JE90KTrgKQUDjLmDFPJx4THpr_nl0rBClBmh1iINf_l-Wa68T7UQbNBncLPAVx5cYgvK7unrFUt3dmaTwxetsGDvaRJ9mGLVeUL-UrO7AUu56qMhM_fBemhyphenhyphenfrhmXHNwnYxyOY1Evqo55finSDgHm3cur0/w640-h348/RopesMansion.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>And here's what it looks like today (undecorated at the time of our visit):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><b>Town Hall</b>: 32 Derby Street<br /><div>The exterior of the building was used in the Halloween party scene where Winifred Sanderson sings “I Put a Spell on You.”</div><div><br /></div><div>The Old Town Hall from Hocus Pocus:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfOjWMVGKTL9s4oDvpm62sUYsE1iMn1KWFV6nXthQLFckDWPbuFDGreqSaObjTE1Ap8itYZ1EtGS_xyD93CCOfo6xWESa8mkxE69PxeiSxh7W86t0JGl7qldljZjD2qcXrJziXAGdTxULw8nB0oKMTMYyB9Ik4DIscq5FYCmYIO7pkE1XgDrnpK0B6_bE/s300/TownHall.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="300" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfOjWMVGKTL9s4oDvpm62sUYsE1iMn1KWFV6nXthQLFckDWPbuFDGreqSaObjTE1Ap8itYZ1EtGS_xyD93CCOfo6xWESa8mkxE69PxeiSxh7W86t0JGl7qldljZjD2qcXrJziXAGdTxULw8nB0oKMTMYyB9Ik4DIscq5FYCmYIO7pkE1XgDrnpK0B6_bE/w640-h480/TownHall.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Town Hall today:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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He tries to give her his phone number. The most notable architecture from this scene is the distinctive iron fence.</div><div><br /></div><div>Salem Commons as shown in Hocus Pocus:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_-isstEgm4p0Tf6p8zDO7nA3lQJw8R7x9hyN2yojzqouMCrbWsPc8vSsSK0fVfdWqxASPGm1HQ4uAeBpb3lEXdafTpbjmkuyxspsl15aV7JfGLv-J1SaMaNEKzqEqKw1l-ovNbAGo15iEd35PCaESxFhlzj39yRf57zsvSLt96fVC4iX5zW-TQ4aglFO/s1200/Max-Commonjpg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="1200" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_-isstEgm4p0Tf6p8zDO7nA3lQJw8R7x9hyN2yojzqouMCrbWsPc8vSsSK0fVfdWqxASPGm1HQ4uAeBpb3lEXdafTpbjmkuyxspsl15aV7JfGLv-J1SaMaNEKzqEqKw1l-ovNbAGo15iEd35PCaESxFhlzj39yRf57zsvSLt96fVC4iX5zW-TQ4aglFO/w640-h348/Max-Commonjpg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Salem Commons today:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIJ72BWYZuYcno6fhOT7TwwSPTZxNU8tzA0Jcr8400ch87p3P_bsrwAPQ62PLmzYDZvY0mNu89T4fKADdJ6rqz65Qh71JLVGJATo2v8L-hAGFDD6gGRJpDOo83skctDrlWsw14W4fYo3ZlHbhtqDmF8PDzR8_0COetSH-4GAefXPqHg12siR_zFkYAYTV/s4608/20230928_151545.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3185" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIJ72BWYZuYcno6fhOT7TwwSPTZxNU8tzA0Jcr8400ch87p3P_bsrwAPQ62PLmzYDZvY0mNu89T4fKADdJ6rqz65Qh71JLVGJATo2v8L-hAGFDD6gGRJpDOo83skctDrlWsw14W4fYo3ZlHbhtqDmF8PDzR8_0COetSH-4GAefXPqHg12siR_zFkYAYTV/w442-h640/20230928_151545.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4y6XIfeEKDdliwNFc2fGMEgefXyH-HopgHqn1sNMa_pu2uDBtoEU5jsIhmmaAIxM6aKl50elT78tn1CQrBCo_e8dWhcROPMuRmQaBAVzgUKgmQJnuiXvPcnuNmQz1Kdp70vEGvMRU_9srWetEL7qB2QWVWFLNe6_RoEQFWXaE4lht-Ey0VL1GdMcev_z/s4074/20230928_151617.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3420" data-original-width="4074" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4y6XIfeEKDdliwNFc2fGMEgefXyH-HopgHqn1sNMa_pu2uDBtoEU5jsIhmmaAIxM6aKl50elT78tn1CQrBCo_e8dWhcROPMuRmQaBAVzgUKgmQJnuiXvPcnuNmQz1Kdp70vEGvMRU_9srWetEL7qB2QWVWFLNe6_RoEQFWXaE4lht-Ey0VL1GdMcev_z/w640-h538/20230928_151617.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5sT0-pHUOQOtoT1UUkqNzv1SxcPYKwUaaau-4_OeOnGpK9p3q0UPwIpNd4soU3jq60aNgCwX7J1QUKMwXnboxqQq9gD3Mt4UDY4GlsLk9lkcgUC3GvjD43RcVPEqFrl-rV4SgKdWlTxkeByy65HzN_Yuy6CDh78pfP4fH8sgfS8f1u94ZR6Y8Vx9XerA/s4608/20230928_151723.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5sT0-pHUOQOtoT1UUkqNzv1SxcPYKwUaaau-4_OeOnGpK9p3q0UPwIpNd4soU3jq60aNgCwX7J1QUKMwXnboxqQq9gD3Mt4UDY4GlsLk9lkcgUC3GvjD43RcVPEqFrl-rV4SgKdWlTxkeByy65HzN_Yuy6CDh78pfP4fH8sgfS8f1u94ZR6Y8Vx9XerA/w640-h480/20230928_151723.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><b>Max & Dani's House (private residence)</b>: 4 Ocean Avenue</div><div>This is a private residence that was used for filming Max and Dani's home in the Hocus Pocus movie. The Sanderson Sisters used magic to destroy the top of the house.</div><div><br /></div><div>Max and Dani's home in the movie on Halloween night with Max racing home on his bicycle.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KqVE4Yix8wERa0pr5uhAWJpV6PLFSGMexEj9-6YzH79ICSHQwYlm2I_dUofa2SXaxpVfXMMlcZ9QVqxsG72JgEXOr8ENHnamw66wXYMU-3mCq558-3vkE3IvSJqMON3j0_XSdgzbkN7elqJ7Mo4RllBkoTpneF3EhTXFWXeEISoflzOISn9r6onn-dMW/s1200/MaxHouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="1200" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KqVE4Yix8wERa0pr5uhAWJpV6PLFSGMexEj9-6YzH79ICSHQwYlm2I_dUofa2SXaxpVfXMMlcZ9QVqxsG72JgEXOr8ENHnamw66wXYMU-3mCq558-3vkE3IvSJqMON3j0_XSdgzbkN7elqJ7Mo4RllBkoTpneF3EhTXFWXeEISoflzOISn9r6onn-dMW/w640-h348/MaxHouse.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The home today:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqItteF7BOuKkOjwnxtWPLmqwnNtEQdj7VYfrcTgFbdZrc91nyB9jXLqKx_IlgvpGimC1_hp8oxZHOMpZYpMtFwAI4w85AE2CHktrWKmmU_25aWvi-Euf_19kJCfM-5arToxcy-lfa-mM_KUiMWcoM6PEIea6SOlVwLbYvO1Equ6gVkxi5c0H7t9SgGuLU/s3488/20230929_082857(0).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3488" data-original-width="2495" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqItteF7BOuKkOjwnxtWPLmqwnNtEQdj7VYfrcTgFbdZrc91nyB9jXLqKx_IlgvpGimC1_hp8oxZHOMpZYpMtFwAI4w85AE2CHktrWKmmU_25aWvi-Euf_19kJCfM-5arToxcy-lfa-mM_KUiMWcoM6PEIea6SOlVwLbYvO1Equ6gVkxi5c0H7t9SgGuLU/w458-h640/20230929_082857(0).jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Bewitched Locations in Downtown Salem</h3><div><b>Bewitched Statue</b>: Corner of Essex and Washington</div><div>This bronze statue pays tribute to the well-known TV sitcom Bewitched and its filming of the seventh season in Salem.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurm-cM_-GSgcH_eVWZq8OXxSxe75DHXFyM2ZciQ1kr4ULGyYkT4VZLLIKl778OHrT4SHLiaffylRN6zTmhGuvXsSj9AIYcjsCqe-6LDp9Ptx6jXSXKwq-uTLshxKMEhpIsKTcKJlQjBmaZN4z0fsxeBTNlA3VBWS1nuobHSoBm4GI-MXQQMXzx1b6nfVS/s4032/20230928_092526.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurm-cM_-GSgcH_eVWZq8OXxSxe75DHXFyM2ZciQ1kr4ULGyYkT4VZLLIKl778OHrT4SHLiaffylRN6zTmhGuvXsSj9AIYcjsCqe-6LDp9Ptx6jXSXKwq-uTLshxKMEhpIsKTcKJlQjBmaZN4z0fsxeBTNlA3VBWS1nuobHSoBm4GI-MXQQMXzx1b6nfVS/w480-h640/20230928_092526.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><b>Hawthorne Hotel</b>: 18 Washington Square W</div><div>One of the most "haunted" hotels in America, it is named after Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of <i>The Scarlet Letter</i> and <i>The House of Seven Gables</i>. Bewitched filmed an episode here in the 1970s and there is Bewitched memorabilia hanging in the lobby near the restrooms.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP09HqFw__H6riJc9mbIrVihyphenhyphenXQVDmrDRtlEvrZdDLRiu_suh6sVrs1-2eT2CQenp4w86-f7FImmwg9XTfnP9mYXhNmzVLPg0JadlpX0QF4OfT1VYt1VtWS8H9ffrxQpX7ZAW2Ynssjfvu5oUDbfT-OFfA7cAHmNSKsAf0fy4MlNpuNseTC6DttKAHBbDc/s4608/20230928_152447.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP09HqFw__H6riJc9mbIrVihyphenhyphenXQVDmrDRtlEvrZdDLRiu_suh6sVrs1-2eT2CQenp4w86-f7FImmwg9XTfnP9mYXhNmzVLPg0JadlpX0QF4OfT1VYt1VtWS8H9ffrxQpX7ZAW2Ynssjfvu5oUDbfT-OFfA7cAHmNSKsAf0fy4MlNpuNseTC6DttKAHBbDc/w480-h640/20230928_152447.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Why step right up to the giant candy-corn line on the sidewalk!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtouj4lKHB_CIdMMJEeh596hHOUCtiuwXEEnVvQEon7yNrbN-Uq_NTVGmbzpsCC2-IEM5EUILa4r4J17zTRn6OlsExPWJxE4u7VuHDLMb6J-D1KLvc9TA4zOaWjFh25NeOjOzsyB9ds9j54-MRNhhq1wAkT6ajARAOiMPWivM-G1VrvgzKWfIBa34dPE8/s3768/20230929_173356.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2790" data-original-width="3768" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtouj4lKHB_CIdMMJEeh596hHOUCtiuwXEEnVvQEon7yNrbN-Uq_NTVGmbzpsCC2-IEM5EUILa4r4J17zTRn6OlsExPWJxE4u7VuHDLMb6J-D1KLvc9TA4zOaWjFh25NeOjOzsyB9ds9j54-MRNhhq1wAkT6ajARAOiMPWivM-G1VrvgzKWfIBa34dPE8/w640-h474/20230929_173356.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We found more than our fair share of these 12-foot skeletons in Salem. This was the first one we found, with his regular-sized helpers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAgr7iqTt6C9Ya7Pge_g1jHhgtXDqbHuLlB_dj6jMCdjqdBYJJiXxUayEa9c5xeZx3PQoEQp7Xu_Cz_w-E9-uSEgFXBvU7T-UG4IesYt6jxD3K9tuE3Ba0v85bXNQYSx-K7TkEq-iZ7eOPnxlsADITg6D6YAcDXYeCU4LULqOEzaS5dh0qtQZ6DjWYK9Y/s4608/20230928_100109.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAgr7iqTt6C9Ya7Pge_g1jHhgtXDqbHuLlB_dj6jMCdjqdBYJJiXxUayEa9c5xeZx3PQoEQp7Xu_Cz_w-E9-uSEgFXBvU7T-UG4IesYt6jxD3K9tuE3Ba0v85bXNQYSx-K7TkEq-iZ7eOPnxlsADITg6D6YAcDXYeCU4LULqOEzaS5dh0qtQZ6DjWYK9Y/w480-h640/20230928_100109.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>These skeletons have taken over the Goodnight Fatty's truck!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2y7RCiJh2MAQxd7U2D4T__ZAUvT0v-1W12gHnHqehsfOV59WZG3PIEC5pptH46fwAQ6-Fp55O7JaiOCr7BtiEWkwJvKkAwebFgDUFSugEXnEB-n0myWgomgU22WXfAXRXUglJuimaBezcelmc42Zi4XvMojYUDzmx90geqS8Myoset2uVrQyjw_IY9N9k/w640-h480/20230928_132740.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recommended Shops</h3><div>While you're in town, make sure to visit the local vendors for all your Halloween needs. Where else can you score vintage Halloween blow molds, candy corn cardigans, Jack-o'-lantern berets, and witch purses?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Witch City Consignment Store</b>: 310 Essex Street</div><div>Lots of vintage blow molds and Halloween decorations here.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdYLCtA15L4BExl4umMK-b7ijE03XWNNDDClM_4X8f-utrH_Zr4bN-fOdtOa2SeauOHp8HAmN15hvIbEzOVRubfjqh7WxWJmQhKCz9ujGsC-fsCCjFxYtnNSUb3sOvd0UVOrlCn-P1cpslLC5qVIot2-Gr-Lt8AKcVZmVnggyObq11KeQd_9wPi-sCSJ7/s4032/20230928_112533.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdYLCtA15L4BExl4umMK-b7ijE03XWNNDDClM_4X8f-utrH_Zr4bN-fOdtOa2SeauOHp8HAmN15hvIbEzOVRubfjqh7WxWJmQhKCz9ujGsC-fsCCjFxYtnNSUb3sOvd0UVOrlCn-P1cpslLC5qVIot2-Gr-Lt8AKcVZmVnggyObq11KeQd_9wPi-sCSJ7/w640-h480/20230928_112533.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b><div><b>Emporium 32:</b> 6 Central Street</div><div>An independent shop with unique items.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Some of these events are seasonal and are only available during the late September/October time frame.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.hollowedharvest.com/salem-ma" target="_blank"><b>Hollowed Harvest Jack-o'-Lantern Festival</b></a>: <br />Make your way through hundreds of intricately carved Jack-O'-Lanterns that are lit in different colors. The best part about this particular festival? It's indoors! The perfect activity for a rainy evening.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TA98vXaUsGZZliYxlYfzcD6Cn6Pi_8AhJOOLnMzBjLUFKGR8VhKVmiBPGbbNja1mZehx68trhzQgUNGThe9lI-jy3ujpctjN2MoSG4FTey4K1aLNcE1T52nDu9uIlbybXuN3rfuC3BdK2geQPgvAQwYEc97Nvnrcf8HygERj3pvF3l5ErQUkz1M72wH7/s4032/20230929_182235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TA98vXaUsGZZliYxlYfzcD6Cn6Pi_8AhJOOLnMzBjLUFKGR8VhKVmiBPGbbNja1mZehx68trhzQgUNGThe9lI-jy3ujpctjN2MoSG4FTey4K1aLNcE1T52nDu9uIlbybXuN3rfuC3BdK2geQPgvAQwYEc97Nvnrcf8HygERj3pvF3l5ErQUkz1M72wH7/w640-h480/20230929_182235.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0NYIKBhFKDOurWzGh9uA_FI7-bhwIRCP-N0zi_wRLpZGwQxt6skk5uwl1rrG57padP1Pxpy07UTO0QrStA48RN9VUE6DzTRGCgvTgpR2vlP-ro0-F5MTDJH-qnrrpWrOb017h2q9Tt4A84_O57yo-rjNFxYnIxtD67DsddAVN-ygL1ThcGKSenZwTMor/s4608/20230929_182246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0NYIKBhFKDOurWzGh9uA_FI7-bhwIRCP-N0zi_wRLpZGwQxt6skk5uwl1rrG57padP1Pxpy07UTO0QrStA48RN9VUE6DzTRGCgvTgpR2vlP-ro0-F5MTDJH-qnrrpWrOb017h2q9Tt4A84_O57yo-rjNFxYnIxtD67DsddAVN-ygL1ThcGKSenZwTMor/w640-h480/20230929_182246.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.bewitchedtours.com/" target="_blank">Salem Witch Trials Guided Walking Tour</a></b>: 1 Sewall Street </div><div>A local historian guides you through the historic parts of Salem, explaining the history of the Salem Witch Trials as you travel through the city on a two-hour walking tour.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.halloweenmuseumsalem.com/" target="_blank">Halloween Museum</a></b>: 131 Essex Street </div><div>From Halloween PEZ to vintage blow molds to McDonald's Halloween McNugget Buddies, the Halloween Museum provides a Day-Glo experience for all things Halloween. The only disappointment was when you arrive at the end and realize there isn't any more to see! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDWYdAyhTBzpel3ryw1QC4BSUCZzEZQXYt1xd9tYYFcI6lPmW4TU3BqgEQWaoN4Xx6Xnxr-4CPEr2tU3DyCs7uH5LIQM2HGreWEZWRz2FpE9pCyMPxSjTgS_Qs020k-cOPMBF2-Q6uaywvQw7zIWlAPrWNUMe2Knhn_MEAKKhO-MsP8mUuOfIHFtnIWPv/s4032/20230929_114248.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDWYdAyhTBzpel3ryw1QC4BSUCZzEZQXYt1xd9tYYFcI6lPmW4TU3BqgEQWaoN4Xx6Xnxr-4CPEr2tU3DyCs7uH5LIQM2HGreWEZWRz2FpE9pCyMPxSjTgS_Qs020k-cOPMBF2-Q6uaywvQw7zIWlAPrWNUMe2Knhn_MEAKKhO-MsP8mUuOfIHFtnIWPv/w480-h640/20230929_114248.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIph1whFMZ2Kkm2Aeh_r-DvkI-b_8GqodzHBtxYP9rEqt9TRY7Dvj3qLcQxRf2TDunCJBV8SQlIyWqSO3As1k-FEB-YML5n2bq0S8OWrugAbHw3CWShJtaSJdPKhleLBZNRnJPGiPpEMmLijXSCxJ89Hmb0R4cuhNhWr84n3SUnudpg1HP3uCVFM9htcI/s4032/20230929_114301.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CpQENhmFPKd1Mj8clGXyVHqo_8P9wOB0PyYeG03MQWrYVkGajTOVEmUQ4EJ3X3p0H_8fHM213ei2Ixg2R7GN-CXTrJT6epcrISbjwId_aB8OVKdcT4c1vzxgbfxWEvzkAgoI084Z5pjRgENd7C4Q9fzruZYMkmwEFgnBTVzyxodbuVITs0ZDhBdw4W8S/s6000/HarrisSistersWitchPix.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CpQENhmFPKd1Mj8clGXyVHqo_8P9wOB0PyYeG03MQWrYVkGajTOVEmUQ4EJ3X3p0H_8fHM213ei2Ixg2R7GN-CXTrJT6epcrISbjwId_aB8OVKdcT4c1vzxgbfxWEvzkAgoI084Z5pjRgENd7C4Q9fzruZYMkmwEFgnBTVzyxodbuVITs0ZDhBdw4W8S/w640-h426/HarrisSistersWitchPix.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><b><a href="https://www.thesalemmagicshow.com/" target="_blank">The Salem Haunted Magic Show: Hysteria Sideshow</a></b>: 50 Washington Street<br />An interactive theatrical magic performance with a focus on real-life happenings, magic, illusion, and mind-reading, all set in the style of a carnival sideshow.</div><p><b>Have a Scavenger Hunt</b>: <br />You never know what you'll see in Salem. See if you can spot these items while you're touring the Witch City!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Bym4PqwWfrNQ3ImmLPrF10zRxFZ7aTkr0Vv1Usex17a1rdbI5YAtq5K1pDOCMpQavTldV1dndlLxpj_GbRmrCspIv60FQi6MU4s68zyhTOxySNIusJzztZSLeOQ4615jWqTuJnx6M7gOtl0HpSlRR_eYfel_IUIudbJeuJ1jA0k-59ypDWP0v9msaAbI/s1056/HarrisSistersSalemScavengerHunt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Bym4PqwWfrNQ3ImmLPrF10zRxFZ7aTkr0Vv1Usex17a1rdbI5YAtq5K1pDOCMpQavTldV1dndlLxpj_GbRmrCspIv60FQi6MU4s68zyhTOxySNIusJzztZSLeOQ4615jWqTuJnx6M7gOtl0HpSlRR_eYfel_IUIudbJeuJ1jA0k-59ypDWP0v9msaAbI/w494-h640/HarrisSistersSalemScavengerHunt.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Overall Tips for Visiting Salem</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Book early if you want to visit during the fall season. September/October tours get sold out early and affordable accommodations may also be hard to come by the longer you wait.</li><li>Follow the yellow (red) line! Salem used to have a red line running along the sidewalks called the Heritage Trail (similar to the Freedom Trail in Boston). It guides visitors through the historic parts of the city. It was repainted yellow in 2020, but it is the same line. If you're walking through the city and can't find your way, make sure to follow this line to get back on track to historic sites.</li><li>Ever hear of the curse of Giles Corey? No? You'll probably hear about it in Salem, so we won't spoil the story for you. But! We WILL tell you about the curse of 10AM - most things in Salem seem to open at 10AM or after. And if you plan to arrive at 10AM or after, you'll be battling for a parking space. So, to get around this, we recommend arriving early, securing your parking space for the day, visiting one of the local breakfast restaurants, and then starting your day with your own walking tour (Hocus Pocus locations, Bewitched locations, historic homes, outside art exhibits, and gardens). That way, when 10AM rolls around and shops open or your planned events start, you're all set!</li></ul><div>And that's our whirlwind tour of Salem!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1cJXczWlFRSbMQnjpbjeAiyLRV-a8CR1H0KqrfYkjrNE_GoDGy0aBE-sg8D_Y0nRAWYlrVbXtv2jru2bd0PMOuR1CT1ao-XFAmmxmCifRZmKKSFYLrllZLPScmdiHtG4e54qo9BH1lpP4ffifkILNxhHJKnzxRBvMMtsEO3qm8Ss-0ObQJUog6LTylC8/s3314/20230929_122739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3314" data-original-width="2347" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1cJXczWlFRSbMQnjpbjeAiyLRV-a8CR1H0KqrfYkjrNE_GoDGy0aBE-sg8D_Y0nRAWYlrVbXtv2jru2bd0PMOuR1CT1ao-XFAmmxmCifRZmKKSFYLrllZLPScmdiHtG4e54qo9BH1lpP4ffifkILNxhHJKnzxRBvMMtsEO3qm8Ss-0ObQJUog6LTylC8/w454-h640/20230929_122739.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><div><div>We spent the rest of our time this Girls' Weekend hanging out, relaxing, and planning exciting things for the blog. So stay tuned!</div><div><br /></div><div>And if you have a chance to visit Salem, MA, we hope you'll remember these things to do and areas to explore to enjoy your time there!</div><div><br /></div><div>Make sure to check out our other <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/search/label/Girls%27%20Weekend" target="_blank">Girls' Weekend posts</a> for our photos, recommendations, and reviews on the other places we've visited in previous years.</div></div></div></div></div>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-42549639380958506582023-10-02T11:43:00.000-04:002023-10-02T11:43:30.781-04:0015 Bean Soup<p>There’s nothing more cozy than a bowl of hearty soup, and this 15 Bean Soup fits the bill. Easy to make in your crock pot, this simple recipe makes the perfect meal for a chilly day. Make sure to save this recipe for later - it's sure to hit the spot in the coming fall months!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rxFo0krA8lz7_V3cmFb8_Ow7SN9GR3D-3POOI8pLU2MPPGKHSZnt36fW_QmAMqI4ZisOoofyhsr_6nzPUVURsDh0GkjRet_203IAEpGcg4yY7F5BcSnJS6ZuN_XSAfSdVFJUJ73_SHIZdSIumj8YXB3ome8-JisTMQxoTIukuuSCdc5zcCEBK9cUtA/s1056/HarrisSisters15BeanSoup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rxFo0krA8lz7_V3cmFb8_Ow7SN9GR3D-3POOI8pLU2MPPGKHSZnt36fW_QmAMqI4ZisOoofyhsr_6nzPUVURsDh0GkjRet_203IAEpGcg4yY7F5BcSnJS6ZuN_XSAfSdVFJUJ73_SHIZdSIumj8YXB3ome8-JisTMQxoTIukuuSCdc5zcCEBK9cUtA/w494-h640/HarrisSisters15BeanSoup.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Crockpot 15 Bean Soup</h3><p>20 oz. bag 15 bean blend, sorted and rinsed, seasoning packet discarded</p><p>1 medium onion, diced</p><p>6 cloves garlic, minced</p><p>4 carrots, sliced into rounds (approx. 2 cups)</p><p>4 stalks celery, chopped (approx. 1 cup)</p><p>1 tsp cracked pepper coarsely ground</p><p>2 tsp dried thyme</p><p>2 bay leaves</p><p>1/4 cup soy sauce</p><p>6 cups vegetable broth</p><p>14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Wash the sorted dry beans. Place them into a pot and cover with 8 cups of water. Let them soak 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.</li><li>Combine beans, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, black pepper, thyme, bay leaves, soy sauce, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes in slow cooker. </li><li>Mix well and cook on low for 8-10 hours.</li><li>Remove bay leaves from soup and discard. </li><li>Serve soup with a side of bread or cornbread.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DQJuwvTSEZ4a-0ZEe7a5tNYQtd442M1V1LBuV8n0ZR2aJ25YJnFW-1KM-BveXqnB0_FpuAKFvNlpiiwVLHzxdWSASH5mx3kp1tatxFZWrgcIgtDBnCew8VQ7d3yOosOTW9iXSkGSZ0Y9PX7m5gUyP50odNa0B-pbvbuorXanhzGaIxuP1_mhzItIQw/s2016/HarrisSisters15BeanSoup2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DQJuwvTSEZ4a-0ZEe7a5tNYQtd442M1V1LBuV8n0ZR2aJ25YJnFW-1KM-BveXqnB0_FpuAKFvNlpiiwVLHzxdWSASH5mx3kp1tatxFZWrgcIgtDBnCew8VQ7d3yOosOTW9iXSkGSZ0Y9PX7m5gUyP50odNa0B-pbvbuorXanhzGaIxuP1_mhzItIQw/w480-h640/HarrisSisters15BeanSoup2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h3><span style="font-size: 18.72px;">How to Quick Soak Beans<br /><br /></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you don’t have time to soak the beans in advance, you can rinse them, place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil the beans uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and then let the beans soak in the hot water for 1 hour. Drain the beans in a colander, rinse them under cold water, and proceed with steps 2-4 of the recipe.<br /><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Can I Add Meat to This Recipe?</h3><p>As written, the 15 Bean Soup recipe is gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan, but this recipe is easy to change to suit your needs. If you don't want to make this as a vegetarian soup, you can add these types of meat to this recipe:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 pound cooked and drained ground beef or turkey</li><li>1 pound cooked and drained sausage or kielbasa</li><li>2 cups cooked and diced ham </li><li>2 cups cooked and shredded chicken or turkey</li></ul><p></p><p>Since you only need a small amount of meat to add to the soup, this recipe is a good way to use up leftover turkey or ham around holidays like Easter or Thanksgiving. If you're adding extra meat to the soup, you may want to add an extra 2 cups of broth.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmaoeRrAFrH3Bql94sRbBk5Uj5KIr41J_s1q3SssCUsTTXZ7yJClR9xCA7UakiyTbjGRQ4rn7KJfdSBaT9fOsezQ2Js_Aea4wrjz0XWkKnIdrJt0ME7rsMaFAFZZrC4TQu3hHg_v1Ppi8t-a5M8dvmMUzuQ32TBwiKoHlhdeALIkZ_abkN-VZk3HmfA/s3017/HarrisSisters15BeanSoup3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3017" data-original-width="3016" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmaoeRrAFrH3Bql94sRbBk5Uj5KIr41J_s1q3SssCUsTTXZ7yJClR9xCA7UakiyTbjGRQ4rn7KJfdSBaT9fOsezQ2Js_Aea4wrjz0XWkKnIdrJt0ME7rsMaFAFZZrC4TQu3hHg_v1Ppi8t-a5M8dvmMUzuQ32TBwiKoHlhdeALIkZ_abkN-VZk3HmfA/w640-h640/HarrisSisters15BeanSoup3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br />Serve This Soup With:</h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/09/sweet-cornbread-muffins.html" target="_blank">Sweet Cornbread Muffins</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2021/11/easy-brazilian-cheese-bread.html" target="_blank">Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2021/11/easy-brazilian-cheese-bread.html" target="_blank">Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2016/07/no-knead-peasant-bread.html" target="_blank">No Knead Peasant Bread</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/01/sweet-honey-cornbread.html" target="_blank">Sweet Honey Cornbread</a></li></ul><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Other Soup Recipes You'll Love:</h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2017/10/old-fashioned-lima-beans-and-ham.html" target="_blank">Old-Fashioned Lima Beans and Ham</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/02/grandmas-old-fashioned-chicken-soup.html" target="_blank">Grandma's Old-Fashioned Chicken Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2012/09/crock-pot-black-bean-soup.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Black Bean Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/10/roasted-tomato-soup-with-garlic.html" target="_blank">Roasted Tomato Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/01/crockpot-broccoli-cheese-soup.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup</a></li></ul><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-77257042238583239362023-09-24T09:36:00.001-04:002023-10-02T11:44:36.602-04:00Sweet Cornbread Muffins<p>Y'all - this homemade cornbread muffin recipe makes the perfect side dish. I'm telling you, if you like sweet cornbread, then this is the recipe to try. It's ready in just 30 minutes, and these easy-to-make sweet cornbread muffins pair well with chili, soup, salad, and so much more! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqhA4V2eLt8dpFIydP8PMcyTOXaCP6COD0jDRM8bCDi1nYUrf4XgXGZZffjfwXP-V7ZopJFgvD3TbkhEC5dy1g_goSvVsDZECLYKYSJyR8J8T4zEz1xyNGthsj91FZE-by2GPOaIHEMfkoKXpPHH6SokIEPsbLD0ETeW0ReGfsdH4vl1_5UBzJEAr0g/s1056/HarrisSistersSweetCornbreadMuffins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqhA4V2eLt8dpFIydP8PMcyTOXaCP6COD0jDRM8bCDi1nYUrf4XgXGZZffjfwXP-V7ZopJFgvD3TbkhEC5dy1g_goSvVsDZECLYKYSJyR8J8T4zEz1xyNGthsj91FZE-by2GPOaIHEMfkoKXpPHH6SokIEPsbLD0ETeW0ReGfsdH4vl1_5UBzJEAr0g/w494-h640/HarrisSistersSweetCornbreadMuffins.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Sweet Cornbread Muffins</h3><p>1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour</p><p>2/3 cup cornmeal </p><p>1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder</p><p>1/4 tsp salt</p><p>1/2 cup sugar</p><p>1/4 cup butter, softened</p><p>1 cup milk </p><p>2 Tbsp oil</p><p>2 large eggs</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line or grease a 12 cup muffin tin. Set aside.</li><li>Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.</li><li>In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer.</li><li>Add milk and oil and mix on low until just combined. Add two slightly beaten eggs to the mixture and whisk or lightly beat to incorporate.</li><li>Slowly add in the cornmeal mixture, mixing the two together with a fork until just combined and then stop mixing. The batter should be slightly airy and sticky. Don’t over mix!</li><li>Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin tin. (Approximately 1/4 cup of batter per muffin will yield exactly 12 muffins.) </li><li>Bake for 18-20 minutes at 350 degrees F or until toothpick inserted into the center of the middle muffin comes out clean.</li><li>Allow muffins to cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes. Invert the muffins onto a wire rack, stand the muffins upright, and cool 5 additional minutes. Serve warm.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbPIAkUnhe3MAl2mq5cddt8S__VDjFLPtFiuPILPnByZIRH3au6_qWqWhH0JTR7gP8jYXpMr5p-hf4-vac0yVkYHaBXVwc6lTr0nEsIVbxpfZYOIg9VweWKY-1vo4K9y81UEiTnrEn1olFTeZsegY563HPHh4gC5qghlpRBy34RyACGBeE1yC7pFHpQ/s2016/HarrisSistersSweetCornbreadMuffins2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbPIAkUnhe3MAl2mq5cddt8S__VDjFLPtFiuPILPnByZIRH3au6_qWqWhH0JTR7gP8jYXpMr5p-hf4-vac0yVkYHaBXVwc6lTr0nEsIVbxpfZYOIg9VweWKY-1vo4K9y81UEiTnrEn1olFTeZsegY563HPHh4gC5qghlpRBy34RyACGBeE1yC7pFHpQ/w480-h640/HarrisSistersSweetCornbreadMuffins2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes:</h3><div>It is important not to over mix your cornbread batter, otherwise the muffins will be dense, heavy, and dry. If the batter still has a few lumps in it after mixing, that is OK.</div><div><br /></div><div>A few other things that can cause your cornbread muffins to turn out dry:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Baking the muffins too long can dry them out and make your muffins crumbly.</li><li>If you cool the muffins completely in the pan, it can sometimes dry them out because they keep cooking. Instead, as soon as you are able to remove them, place the cornbread muffins on a wire rack to finish cooling.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">What to Serve with Your Cornbread:</h4><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2012/11/kicking-butt-and-taking-names-chili.html" target="_blank">Kicking Butt & Taking Names Chili </a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/03/crockpot-vegan-chili.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Vegan Chili</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2012/09/crock-pot-black-bean-soup.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Black Bean Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2017/10/old-fashioned-lima-beans-and-ham.html" target="_blank">Old Fashioned Lima Beans and Ham</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/02/grandmas-old-fashioned-chicken-soup.html" target="_blank">Grandma's Old-Fashioned Chicken Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/10/15-bean-soup.html" target="_blank">15 Bean Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2021/12/vegan-hoppin-john-black-eyed-peas-and.html" target="_blank">Vegan Hoppin' John</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2018/01/red-beans-and-rice.html" target="_blank">Red Beans and Rice</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/07/crockpot-black-beans.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Black Beans</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">More Cornbread Recipes You'll Love:</h4><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2016/11/barefoot-contessas-jalapeno-cheddar.html" target="_blank">Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/11/old-fashioned-cornbread.html" target="_blank">Old-Fashioned Cornbread</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/01/sweet-honey-cornbread.html" target="_blank">Sweet Honey Cornbread</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-40870705374890190592023-09-17T10:58:00.000-04:002023-09-17T10:58:45.718-04:00Apple Scrap Jelly<p>Today we're bringing you the third and final recipe in our series on apples. Don't forget to grab the first and second apple themed recipes for <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/09/spiced-apple-pie-jam.html" target="_blank">Spiced Apple Pie Jam</a> and <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/09/homemade-applesauce-for-canning.html" target="_blank">Homemade Applesauce</a> too. </p><p>At the beginning of our series, we discussed how the fall season brings orchard visits. This is why we launched our three-part series featuring apple recipes to help answer the question that comes after the visit: "What do we do with ALL THESE APPLES?!?" </p><p>And with all the peeling and coring that you'll be doing when you make <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/search?q=apple" target="_blank">the apple recipes</a>, you’ll be happy to know there is something you can make with all those scraps: Apple Scrap Jelly! In this recipe, you'll basically simmer the peels and cores to extract the juice from them and then use that juice to create jelly.</p><p>If you have never used a water bath canning method to can jams or jellies before, you'll want to read the <a href="https://www.ballmasonjars.com/water-bath-canning.html" target="_blank">complete instructions online</a> before you start making your Apple Scrap Jelly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnban6A-KrVZXWz6nPQ7_LGBKATHRE2ekycmwQtRhBAhXPOkkGK13LH9yEr_4I_DyjA1RsR82ZQQWuSZMakG-hgQ9I2DsaVbRi3W_yVYF3hijuOLEyM0xODYS-Q9BJp3vnmnv9j8NIavr9rCAUlQhRF9dvovYge8fveNY_--uXUgkHyUK2NNUyrX-R7Sz/s1056/HarrisSistersAppleJelly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnban6A-KrVZXWz6nPQ7_LGBKATHRE2ekycmwQtRhBAhXPOkkGK13LH9yEr_4I_DyjA1RsR82ZQQWuSZMakG-hgQ9I2DsaVbRi3W_yVYF3hijuOLEyM0xODYS-Q9BJp3vnmnv9j8NIavr9rCAUlQhRF9dvovYge8fveNY_--uXUgkHyUK2NNUyrX-R7Sz/w494-h640/HarrisSistersAppleJelly.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Apple Scrap Jelly</h3><p>Peels and cores from 12-15 apples (left over from making <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/09/homemade-applesauce-for-canning.html" target="_blank">applesauce</a>, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/09/crockpot-baked-apples.html" target="_blank">baked apples</a>, <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/11/crockpot-apple-butter.html" target="_blank">apple butter</a>, or <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/search?q=apple" target="_blank">other apple recipes</a>)</p><p>12 cups water</p><p>apple juice (optional)</p><p>4 cups sugar</p><p>8 Tbsp bottled lemon juice</p><p>4 Tbsp pectin</p><p>1-2 drops of red food coloring (optional)</p><p>6 <a href="https://amzn.to/3QNIujz" target="_blank">half pint (8 oz.) glass preserving jars with lids and bands</a></p><p>1 <a href="https://amzn.to/3soO028" target="_blank">4 oz. glass preserving jar with lid and band</a></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Place apple scraps and water in a large stainless steel pot. Simmer uncovered for approximately 30 minutes and reduce down to 8 cups of liquid.</li><li>Strain reduced liquid through a cheesecloth-lined colander and measure out 8 cups. (Top off with apple juice to get to 8 cups, if necessary.)</li><li>Whisk in 1/2 Tbsp pectin per cup of liquid. (Amounts for 8 cups of liquid are given in ingredients list above.) </li><li>Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, making sure that you get the mixture to 220 degrees, stirring constantly. (This may take 20-30 minutes.)</li><li>For every cup of strained liquid, add 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. (Amount for 8 cups of liquid is given in ingredients list above.) </li><li>Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.</li><li>If desired, add 1-2 drops of red food coloring and stir to incorporate. </li><li>Ladle hot jelly into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. </li><li>Follow water bath canning directions to complete the canning process. Process Apple Scrap Jelly 10 minutes. </li><li>Recipe (beginning with 8 cups of reduced apple liquid) yields 6 half pint jelly jars plus 1 4-oz. jar for taste testing.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOns4OQ6TK8ZG0R5or1H1TyOb2xU4IXUZv0J56RKxE5l3qvh7xn-XyY3qR6RToyKHAh7cnx10GlwXlSO2a6rq-Q3zJ42IEStm56F6tdG8Yzw4rFx6PXfxlX3bj2L87x6ydcWcAPKd0qAIRHhzDqaCw7aOs_DGKDBpq4Ou8p6N9LuEtcuLewDERPYa5JN2M/s2016/IMG_2430.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOns4OQ6TK8ZG0R5or1H1TyOb2xU4IXUZv0J56RKxE5l3qvh7xn-XyY3qR6RToyKHAh7cnx10GlwXlSO2a6rq-Q3zJ42IEStm56F6tdG8Yzw4rFx6PXfxlX3bj2L87x6ydcWcAPKd0qAIRHhzDqaCw7aOs_DGKDBpq4Ou8p6N9LuEtcuLewDERPYa5JN2M/w480-h640/IMG_2430.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes:</h3><div><div>Because you are using the peels for this recipe, I would recommend using organic apples. That way, you are sure that you're not including pesticides in your finished product. </div><div><br /></div><div>For all of our apple recipes, an <a href="https://amzn.to/3OYWt3w" target="_blank">apple peeler / corer / slicer</a> will make quick work of prepping the apples.</div><div><br /></div><div>This recipe is written with a "starting point" of 8 cups of reduced apple liquid. That's because if you start with much more than that, you may have issues with your jelly setting up. If you try the recipe and decide you'd like to make A LOT more of it, I would recommend making it in separate batches to ensure success. </div><div><br /></div><div>We made two batches - the ones shown in the photos were a "Mixed Apple Jelly" made from a few different varieties of apples. And then we made another batch from exclusively Pink Lady apples and that turned out a pretty light pink color without the addition of any food coloring at all.</div><div><br /></div><div>Depending on the varieties of apples you use, your jelly liquid may already be a pink color by step 5. So, you may not need (or may choose to omit) the food coloring in step 6. This is why it is listed as an optional ingredient.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jam and jelly recipes are finicky, so these types of things can cause your recipe not to set:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Doubling the recipe.</li><li>Measuring less than the full amount of sugar listed in the recipe or using a sugar substitute. If you want to use less sugar, use a recipe specifically developed for low sugar. </li></ul></div></div><p>This post contains affiliate links.</p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-3365775676492579262023-09-09T13:08:00.000-04:002023-09-09T13:08:35.078-04:00Homemade Applesauce for Canning<p>Today we're bringing you the second recipe in our series on apples. If you missed the first apple themed recipe for <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/09/spiced-apple-pie-jam.html" target="_blank">Spiced Apple Pie Jam</a>, make sure to grab that one too. </p><p>This homemade applesauce recipe will make you wonder why you haven't always made it from scratch. You really just add all of the ingredients into a big pot, cook it down, and blend it up. That's it. You can either store it in the refrigerator if you're going to eat it within a few days, or can it for a longer shelf life.</p><p>If you have never used a water bath canning method to can jams or jellies before, you'll want to read the <a href="https://www.ballmasonjars.com/water-bath-canning.html" target="_blank">complete instructions online</a> before you start canning your Homemade Applesauce.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXf_xldXDyDQZZ-4jJt5HCqDsF6WvR4cDjD4_n5xU4ZnC22SPbk9FWGM0aKTXv4W96E6z3s377q9mJWc-0sI-LFCJ2YrkxJwKakFq9dgwcBifhR4xELhBXvPgtxoiEEtTcmrXCnVmXHZ1wS817zk8fYeqlqIhOWJMliw7hvLyxHwK-y-k7K0HeYDnUcan3/s1056/HarrisSistersApplesauce.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXf_xldXDyDQZZ-4jJt5HCqDsF6WvR4cDjD4_n5xU4ZnC22SPbk9FWGM0aKTXv4W96E6z3s377q9mJWc-0sI-LFCJ2YrkxJwKakFq9dgwcBifhR4xELhBXvPgtxoiEEtTcmrXCnVmXHZ1wS817zk8fYeqlqIhOWJMliw7hvLyxHwK-y-k7K0HeYDnUcan3/w494-h640/HarrisSistersApplesauce.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Homemade Applesauce for Canning</h3><p>6 lb apples, peeled, cored, and quartered</p><p>2/3 cup sugar</p><p>1/2 cup water</p><p>1/2 cup bottled lemon juice</p><p>1 Tbsp cinnamon, more or less to taste (optional)</p><p>4 <a href="https://amzn.to/3slAQTq" target="_blank">pint (16 oz.) glass preserving jars with lids and bands</a></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Combine all ingredients in a 6 quart stainless steel pot. Cook over medium-low heat for 25 minutes or until apples are very tender, stirring occasionally.</li><li>Mash apple mixture with a potato masher (for chunky applesauce) or blend with an immersion blender (for smooth applesauce).</li><li>Ladle hot applesauce into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch of head space.</li><li>Follow water bath canning directions to complete the canning process. Process Applesauce 20 minutes. </li><li>Recipe yields 4 pint jars.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ISDiIbnenHgnrGcie2belq_Wp_Imb_SiVw3losRRAgGQbEx_Y3pIL2AAChj2vYMSlRqF47XQ68NGZGIdM5SAokTkoRSesr50BkRSjSHg5m-8najcWL1hf-UGDmuMFENxJ8UtCaeZMOqujXgT9rmn19gVoehcf8Uweuoy8ZmPhVxq50Y4DYDDv2AP8IxL/s2016/IMG_2436.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ISDiIbnenHgnrGcie2belq_Wp_Imb_SiVw3losRRAgGQbEx_Y3pIL2AAChj2vYMSlRqF47XQ68NGZGIdM5SAokTkoRSesr50BkRSjSHg5m-8najcWL1hf-UGDmuMFENxJ8UtCaeZMOqujXgT9rmn19gVoehcf8Uweuoy8ZmPhVxq50Y4DYDDv2AP8IxL/w640-h480/IMG_2436.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">What Recipes Can I Make with Applesauce?</h3><div>These Harris Sisters' favorites all include applesauce as an ingredient. Make sure to check them out:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/12/grandma-elizabeths-applesauce-cake.html" target="_blank">Grandma Elizabeth's Applesauce Cake</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/06/banana-nut-muffins.html" target="_blank">Banana Nut Muffins</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2017/03/carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting.html" target="_blank">Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting</a></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVg1hN6EvpuIiqFiLWqWYWJDed8ll3RCk6it5OEBXztIhTqEBP7gLBzir_CWjzvhX80GIRSbKZcwsRFMnng7wJR_-R_J2pqH1tu8us7URSF_eR5_AA48LKSc2k2jZpQ9FAUur7GNiw8Y1xXwTvDSaQWYrdjae5qupOzqes5u3Zjyrwc2sJ4M9wXw8KXOh/s2016/IMG_2438.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVg1hN6EvpuIiqFiLWqWYWJDed8ll3RCk6it5OEBXztIhTqEBP7gLBzir_CWjzvhX80GIRSbKZcwsRFMnng7wJR_-R_J2pqH1tu8us7URSF_eR5_AA48LKSc2k2jZpQ9FAUur7GNiw8Y1xXwTvDSaQWYrdjae5qupOzqes5u3Zjyrwc2sJ4M9wXw8KXOh/w480-h640/IMG_2438.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes:</h3><div>For all of our apple recipes, an <a href="https://amzn.to/3OYWt3w" target="_blank">apple peeler / corer / slicer</a> will make quick work of prepping the apples.</div><div><br /></div><div>This recipe can be doubled and can also be easily adapted to personal tastes. For example, if you are using sweet apples, you may want to use less sugar. Or, you may want to adjust the amount of cinnamon to taste or add different spices (such as nutmeg or allspice). </div><div><br /></div><div>When we made this, we made a big batch. We made 1/2 chunky with less cinnamon and 1/2 smooth with lots of cinnamon.</div><div><br /></div><div>This post contains affiliate links.</div><p></p><ol></ol>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-5380830746049053522023-09-04T10:10:00.001-04:002023-09-05T06:58:57.806-04:00Spiced Apple Pie Jam<p>As we *just* start to head into the fall season, that means apple-picking is upon us! And here's the perfect recipe for all those fresh-from-the-orchard apples. </p><p>You know how sometimes you think you want to make a trip to a you-pick apple orchard - It's such a fun fall activity! But then your very next thought is, "What do I actually DO with all those apples?1?" Well, we've got you covered! We'll be bringing you a series of posts all featuring apples over the next several weeks, so be on the lookout for all the recipes in the series. Today's recipe is part one of the series.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQG0Sd1ahjqtYWi40nazYZca8xhoFIrSZFAo4drNTMQ3_1_3oQAjkw8jDKgiPAnOBmVYloaVp-BhcDybsYZ8hT0ENfh8T4n5-ygB0xUf4btHaFVUcvGNt3RklDf4GcAW2FIi2bETZKKhFIjUyrFebx4Uch4cGEHTBuohlCBmbYeRqvgisOkHQposfxEGtw/s1056/HarrisSistersSpicedApplePieJam.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQG0Sd1ahjqtYWi40nazYZca8xhoFIrSZFAo4drNTMQ3_1_3oQAjkw8jDKgiPAnOBmVYloaVp-BhcDybsYZ8hT0ENfh8T4n5-ygB0xUf4btHaFVUcvGNt3RklDf4GcAW2FIi2bETZKKhFIjUyrFebx4Uch4cGEHTBuohlCBmbYeRqvgisOkHQposfxEGtw/w494-h640/HarrisSistersSpicedApplePieJam.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p>This particular jam is a mix of fresh apples and the same spices that you might find in apple pie. It's yummy spread on toast or a biscuit, but it's also quite tasty swirled into your oatmeal for breakfast!</p><p>If you have never used a water bath canning method to can jams or jellies before, you'll want to read the <a href="https://www.ballmasonjars.com/water-bath-canning.html" target="_blank">complete instructions online</a> before you start making your Spiced Apple Pie Jam.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Spiced Apple Pie Jam</h3><p>6 cups diced peeled apples (about 6 apples)</p><p>2 cups apple juice or apple cider</p><p>2 Tbsp. bottled lemon juice</p><p>3 Tbsp. powdered pectin</p><p>1 tsp ground cinnamon</p><p>1/2 tsp ground allspice</p><p>1/4 tsp ground nutmeg</p><p>2 cups sugar</p><p>5 <a href="https://amzn.to/3OMaAsY" target="_blank">half pint (8 oz.) glass preserving jars with lids and bands</a></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Bring apples, apple juice, and lemon juice to a boil in a 6 quart stainless steel pot. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until apples are soft, stirring occasionally.</li><li>Whisk in pectin and spices. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly.</li><li>Add sugar, stirring to dissolve. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.</li><li>Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. </li><li>Follow water bath canning directions to complete the canning process. Process Spiced Apple Pie Jam 10 minutes. </li><li>Recipe yields 5 half pint jelly jars.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpr3iyVoG7GOHiGMiWTiU6zQ6dDhHEMk6CgwwIbHX_50qisjXkhrawWe62Uu6levztw-ckpeQQ8YU-JdFhPHci-5JETvzH9kBWV7BB0MadGJvVtUparoIoCYoTf60N0Sk9yR5WX5HSqOGPd0foxzC6pu6U2LDQH5E2MX2GpHwrG4t9_G_IMnyoE7OYKa-x/s2016/IMG_2417.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpr3iyVoG7GOHiGMiWTiU6zQ6dDhHEMk6CgwwIbHX_50qisjXkhrawWe62Uu6levztw-ckpeQQ8YU-JdFhPHci-5JETvzH9kBWV7BB0MadGJvVtUparoIoCYoTf60N0Sk9yR5WX5HSqOGPd0foxzC6pu6U2LDQH5E2MX2GpHwrG4t9_G_IMnyoE7OYKa-x/w480-h640/IMG_2417.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes:</h3><div><div>For all of our apple recipes, an <a href="https://amzn.to/3OYWt3w" target="_blank">apple peeler / corer / slicer</a> will make quick work of prepping the apples.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jam and jelly recipes are finicky, so these types of things can cause your recipe not to set:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Doubling the recipe.</li><li>Measuring less than the full amount of sugar listed in the recipe or using a sugar substitute. If you want to use less sugar, use a recipe specifically developed for low sugar. </li></ul><div>Go ahead and make plans to head off to a you-pick apple orchard near you to load up on some fresh apples!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdo2qxYOArNhtmnNyJGkcf0OStEkFs72ttF6YMvmpV4GKNL9Yic6Fpzupo16r10Ju0EXHe3O9iBz4JeuMMs6mv1vK8MtCBY1QFbUmsyjiWFi2b3q_TuUjVReP8zDyh85uJU6OVix7_i-uIUeaV25QMrSFN2Q6OzTqJ4humXy-wiyQyiaAj5wPBYLvesZXj/s2016/311147832_10224802387400006_1357577002206655544_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdo2qxYOArNhtmnNyJGkcf0OStEkFs72ttF6YMvmpV4GKNL9Yic6Fpzupo16r10Ju0EXHe3O9iBz4JeuMMs6mv1vK8MtCBY1QFbUmsyjiWFi2b3q_TuUjVReP8zDyh85uJU6OVix7_i-uIUeaV25QMrSFN2Q6OzTqJ4humXy-wiyQyiaAj5wPBYLvesZXj/w480-h640/311147832_10224802387400006_1357577002206655544_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP89OQttRmZ_J267WJP462gr-mci1mSTfEjIDkEkBntElMqEb2FAOgumA8xEwOgfCFKQtDuMnYd5eOjuVtgEf7dzezTQpdx6lsrlBDQdN3xqcJ1qsNdStaeo2Cz81-pC475OS2XvjuDIfYCMIvUQCvHaIeM10rdo0sOSeY-DIwAeMHlUaezaeOWV1qwIuj/s2016/311042792_10224802386639987_1271247263966814574_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP89OQttRmZ_J267WJP462gr-mci1mSTfEjIDkEkBntElMqEb2FAOgumA8xEwOgfCFKQtDuMnYd5eOjuVtgEf7dzezTQpdx6lsrlBDQdN3xqcJ1qsNdStaeo2Cz81-pC475OS2XvjuDIfYCMIvUQCvHaIeM10rdo0sOSeY-DIwAeMHlUaezaeOWV1qwIuj/w480-h640/311042792_10224802386639987_1271247263966814574_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZOBylmxuXuqhvoNtfe7deI2kklBKru3vUg4olzyOFbCbBGesIv9ynNY4344n4FvQF88jcoktYYbr7MoSfYGnvPY95Yb2_BBQuv96D9-VAI3sqfs7eIIUzip_Kt5n8rs3MabcqJW37WhmgnheSDEwv9ka5NEmiuiwArHNHNFIJThP6okJ0_rPzq_j21rH/s2016/311151532_10224802387800016_8066829372061879482_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZOBylmxuXuqhvoNtfe7deI2kklBKru3vUg4olzyOFbCbBGesIv9ynNY4344n4FvQF88jcoktYYbr7MoSfYGnvPY95Yb2_BBQuv96D9-VAI3sqfs7eIIUzip_Kt5n8rs3MabcqJW37WhmgnheSDEwv9ka5NEmiuiwArHNHNFIJThP6okJ0_rPzq_j21rH/w480-h640/311151532_10224802387800016_8066829372061879482_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you're an apple lover (but not a home canner), we are kicking off the series with these other bonus Harris Sisters' apple recipes to get everyone started:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/11/crockpot-apple-butter.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Apple Butter</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/09/crockpot-baked-apples.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Baked Apples</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/10/glazed-apple-coffee-cake.html" target="_blank">Glazed Apple Coffee Cake</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/10/apple-pie-french-toast-casserole.html" target="_blank">Apple Pie French Toast Casserole</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/02/apple-rose-tarts-how-to-make-puff.html" target="_blank">Apple Rose Tarts</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2017/10/baked-apple-pancake.html" target="_blank">Baked Apple Pancake</a></li></ul></div><div>And stop by these other jelly and jam recipes too:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/11/spiced-christmas-jam.html" target="_blank">Spiced Christmas Jam</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/10/ghost-pepper-jelly.html" target="_blank">Ghost Pepper Jelly</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/08/pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly.html" target="_blank">Pineapple Habanero Jelly</a></li></ul></div><div>And make sure to check back in the coming weeks for follow-up recipes with the apple theme!</div><div><br /></div><div>This post contains affiliate links.</div></div></div>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-57257848544392290252023-07-30T11:27:00.001-04:002023-09-15T08:14:30.852-04:009 Day Western States Road Trip with Kids<p>This summer we decided to hit the road again for another family road trip. This time we were exploring the western states of South Dakota, Wyoming, and a small part of Montana. From quirky Western towns to beautiful national parks, museums and historic landmarks to all the wildlife you can see, you'll have your pick of family-friendly things to do. If you’re planning a road trip from Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone to Grand Teton with the kids, here's a list of some of the top spots to visit along the way.</p><p>On this trip, you'll visit several national parks, which makes it hiking- and walking-intensive. For similar trips that include US national parks with varying degrees of hiking, make sure to check out itineraries for <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/09/8-day-california-road-trip-with-kids.html" target="_blank">8-Day California Road Trip with Kids</a> and <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/10/8-day-southwest-states-road-trip-with.html" target="_blank">8-Day Southwest Road Trip with Kids</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvDQzPZ2A64FiJ4x_N5dY-uDA_8QNOzPlrpg89cBId-Zct2yTWyUrIkx7LqsiHOdChzxzt8_1ofxgb4nYicRyTe-dWyJrweT2Iqns0snX89qKgttY6RSORUcTuBjwd0z78GeQ4VGcEE8EAnrOfJXBf312WaNBViUaNtgY96WX-Q8Y1bJNhElvkkqbccuY/s1248/HarrisSistersSDWYMT1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvDQzPZ2A64FiJ4x_N5dY-uDA_8QNOzPlrpg89cBId-Zct2yTWyUrIkx7LqsiHOdChzxzt8_1ofxgb4nYicRyTe-dWyJrweT2Iqns0snX89qKgttY6RSORUcTuBjwd0z78GeQ4VGcEE8EAnrOfJXBf312WaNBViUaNtgY96WX-Q8Y1bJNhElvkkqbccuY/w418-h640/HarrisSistersSDWYMT1.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; position: relative;">Western States Attractions Map</h3><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3YcpYmK" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8Pq8NAjjKX9eBqbpwkvYYXKGYkaVZdnNEzr47q97uH_8Tg0NxOqa-sx13yYk-H7yXwcoUNkzVXfG7WLCoxDtp0iCIQ6g3OWClVynnSdpXB9rfvl9z3iU72bOVSuLt2zQz13zsUP4X7bLPqZGDzENrJ9MkkM2ci6bLRBIL1WDTSjpR7ZDOHUpneUAaC-g/w640-h320/HarrisSistersSDWYMTMap.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3YcpYmK" target="_blank">An interactive map of all the best things to do in South Dakota, Wyoming & Montana with kids!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Click for <a href="https://bit.ly/3YcpYmK" target="_blank">the interactive map here</a>.</p><h4>General Notes about Altitude Sickness</h4><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>You will be traveling across several different altitudes over the course of this trip.</li><li>If you’re not accustomed to high altitudes, beware of the possibility of getting altitude sickness.</li><li>Headache, fatigue, and shortness of breath are common signs. </li><li>Take rest breaks and be sure to stay hydrated.</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;">Day 1 - Travel to Rapid City, SD & Mount Rushmore</h4><p>Arrive in Rapid City Regional Airport and rent a car. (To make the most of travel day one, plan to arrive early in Rapid City, so that you still have at least a half day left to explore.)</p><p>Head to <b>Mount Rushmore</b> where you'll spend your time today. Walk up the presidential trail boardwalk for some special views of the monument. Make sure to stop by both the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center to see the museum exhibits and the Sculptor's Studio to see the 1/12th scale model of Mount Rushmore. When we were there, they had a presentation at the Sculptor's Studio.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZeIOy_TXuEOEFTqfjiu710KmYyfcMHGKiJ8uTAmX096N4y-NiuU_1DgZx8AG9Sum5m2H5o1iaMho0K1yDgGjmbp53elMvK30JtUi7QRuhV0ywnz6ggYolqVLlk5aPeH2-Qwm-JehlsSPPNfZIeKYlohpbuh39BH9cUc_VDIHNWZeynUA_KE7g83VPQgh/s2016/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZeIOy_TXuEOEFTqfjiu710KmYyfcMHGKiJ8uTAmX096N4y-NiuU_1DgZx8AG9Sum5m2H5o1iaMho0K1yDgGjmbp53elMvK30JtUi7QRuhV0ywnz6ggYolqVLlk5aPeH2-Qwm-JehlsSPPNfZIeKYlohpbuh39BH9cUc_VDIHNWZeynUA_KE7g83VPQgh/w640-h480/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0qaiVG1f4r9Q1HI053lmYHcaClIzRN0EXoTQFJp9Q5vJ7yIj2naZ8wG8xD8De4LeuPcQVWYygAi9GxGBGSxCd0EQvxeunYq0A6HR930bmJ2HITU3ShzRUIh675h73gzG3p8lwsahQLvQIAH_-AiBDduSkNvK4kDlIM-A9VOfqMt10kvvxFAokz4qrCkO/s2016/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0qaiVG1f4r9Q1HI053lmYHcaClIzRN0EXoTQFJp9Q5vJ7yIj2naZ8wG8xD8De4LeuPcQVWYygAi9GxGBGSxCd0EQvxeunYq0A6HR930bmJ2HITU3ShzRUIh675h73gzG3p8lwsahQLvQIAH_-AiBDduSkNvK4kDlIM-A9VOfqMt10kvvxFAokz4qrCkO/w480-h640/6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Day 2 - Badlands National Park (SD)</h4><p>Wake up early this day and head out to explore <b>Badlands National Park</b>. Drive along Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240) and choose which overlooks, boardwalk trails, or hikes you'd like to explore on your adventure in the park.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Np-d8BXfF98QW-dUDNW4o9WvPT95zv6Oyfpf6SAosYCKuIXbmbvDd595hxfewP8RvnSYlPKxI44zbRyhC6PnGRK9vr7HWV6AdSf8qhsAUfo9c_lTFhtyuwSDInT9Nv8tkTx8O8qw8gahy6EH9FWNe04bIxANV-pVQx4sGCdBvfwVFvc0bKt9VuZSZROG/s4880/8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1894" data-original-width="4880" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Np-d8BXfF98QW-dUDNW4o9WvPT95zv6Oyfpf6SAosYCKuIXbmbvDd595hxfewP8RvnSYlPKxI44zbRyhC6PnGRK9vr7HWV6AdSf8qhsAUfo9c_lTFhtyuwSDInT9Nv8tkTx8O8qw8gahy6EH9FWNe04bIxANV-pVQx4sGCdBvfwVFvc0bKt9VuZSZROG/w640-h248/8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The biggest highlight for me was <b>Roberts Prairie Dog Town</b> off Sage Creek Rim Road. To see the prairie dogs at Roberts Prairie Dog Town, you park your car and walk down one of the designated trails out into the town. The prairie dogs will pop up out of their holes fairly close to you. If they see you, they'll pop right back down into their holes. (Note: Sage Creek Rim Road is an unpaved road, but it was worth it to see all those prairie dogs!)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9gmhni0t38QyYPBZRthEB7_OuYl8oZEP8536KxoKWceQ43nHZdvtvw4AXs3kErBxeX5SqqMSLeuu7GDM4i2Ga_GDAcPFzIrhn2YFB3wOUMHDlPJdazfvET2JQY8D5eZL5i5n1SNd8KyUJCInYgDbVcEF6iOnCBC3MqRl2hSQXtKPcn68CqRkDbdvb1i_/s2016/19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9gmhni0t38QyYPBZRthEB7_OuYl8oZEP8536KxoKWceQ43nHZdvtvw4AXs3kErBxeX5SqqMSLeuu7GDM4i2Ga_GDAcPFzIrhn2YFB3wOUMHDlPJdazfvET2JQY8D5eZL5i5n1SNd8KyUJCInYgDbVcEF6iOnCBC3MqRl2hSQXtKPcn68CqRkDbdvb1i_/w480-h640/19.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>After your visit, stop for lunch at <b>Wall Drug</b>, which was founded in 1931. It's a definite must-see when you're in the area. There's lots of what our family calls geegaw - giant Jackalope? Yes. 6-Foot Rabbit? Indeed! Stuffed Buffalo? Why, Sure! Zoltar? Can't miss him! Will this be the absolute best lunch that you have on this trip? Probably not, but you get to have it in a kitschy roadside attraction, which is pretty special. (Note: they do serve veggie burgers, which was a plus for our family!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVelfkGp4ciEfdq43r-h5gSbBgibyKAmMLSkNqkF2ryyubSff0EoCCioHhtVQhLru4SkQZwTXVtY3YUYXdoflcnRPKZ9EmYM-9DZ1YHaALJVLyQFSfmddVCeudKmZr7VTTRCinyKyVjP-Lk4sgx-TJRg-l9TXMLb26C287HtI-IQoM7mxW1en1sEbBZS9/s2016/21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVelfkGp4ciEfdq43r-h5gSbBgibyKAmMLSkNqkF2ryyubSff0EoCCioHhtVQhLru4SkQZwTXVtY3YUYXdoflcnRPKZ9EmYM-9DZ1YHaALJVLyQFSfmddVCeudKmZr7VTTRCinyKyVjP-Lk4sgx-TJRg-l9TXMLb26C287HtI-IQoM7mxW1en1sEbBZS9/w480-h640/21.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PbcO9-vD-KVt-iIUoQkvjXVCvjlmElDzuQYHliAarFdo7gEPmFIFI5afCyivyBhCLzaAEbzFQCh6vyFW9xzI-E8jmGKt0JF5W-TxSgvlB0Y_4CRSviFF8UdsPZ57iZE1I1kEyeSW6i6k5JdBIBa7QBE3YnCalRRJwuzHe1nJeZBWEjT7_2NkYyg4WSYM/s2016/22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PbcO9-vD-KVt-iIUoQkvjXVCvjlmElDzuQYHliAarFdo7gEPmFIFI5afCyivyBhCLzaAEbzFQCh6vyFW9xzI-E8jmGKt0JF5W-TxSgvlB0Y_4CRSviFF8UdsPZ57iZE1I1kEyeSW6i6k5JdBIBa7QBE3YnCalRRJwuzHe1nJeZBWEjT7_2NkYyg4WSYM/w480-h640/22.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UdWJSu1fyuBYEtKxVRx-V4DXM10Kr-9EIYnS-yvOaRugNLF7inaqIBmFjoy1Knwktl_vHhl2Bzgl58mUKLl7TJO6TDTVBdamT6J89nE9e3RaYqegOoqCnnuvDzDgW-8DKsYlvoDktNtk-Qe3NjSIgd3ikWYeRoWJMrHI4WaFatMoN4tWc_oaPPI-MR0H/s1719/25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1719" data-original-width="1185" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UdWJSu1fyuBYEtKxVRx-V4DXM10Kr-9EIYnS-yvOaRugNLF7inaqIBmFjoy1Knwktl_vHhl2Bzgl58mUKLl7TJO6TDTVBdamT6J89nE9e3RaYqegOoqCnnuvDzDgW-8DKsYlvoDktNtk-Qe3NjSIgd3ikWYeRoWJMrHI4WaFatMoN4tWc_oaPPI-MR0H/w442-h640/25.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><p>After lunch, head out to <b>Crazy Horse Memorial</b>. This mountain memorial is still under construction, but is worth a visit. The Visitor Center and Museums on site have a wonderful art and exhibits featuring Native American history and culture from over 300 Native Nations. There is also a theater where you can watch a movie about the history of the memorial, Crazy Horse, and the original sculptor. </p><p>(Note: The Crazy Horse Memorial is actually fairly close in proximity to Mount Rushmore. If you have time to visit both on Day 1, I would recommend that. That was our original plan, but we ran out of steam and out of time on Day 1, so we shifted our plans for this to Day 2. Since this is not a time-intensive stop, this still worked out well for us.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsY-4iO5ymR69hOQpq4ZguptBe_Sywn7JxVJZUxS3KaX8ULtPMQzpADV2saOPj_8kfT5tnyc1bd9igTc5RwWqSjoZspy0K3Q1WDYgSilK4ZFFeRG6FM-AcEQrN5opTL2bFcaUsLIeGtUCR0kjLMM8mSbrLry6jdMbtRJjOPTsVNordvdi62zl3s8el5bL/s2016/26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsY-4iO5ymR69hOQpq4ZguptBe_Sywn7JxVJZUxS3KaX8ULtPMQzpADV2saOPj_8kfT5tnyc1bd9igTc5RwWqSjoZspy0K3Q1WDYgSilK4ZFFeRG6FM-AcEQrN5opTL2bFcaUsLIeGtUCR0kjLMM8mSbrLry6jdMbtRJjOPTsVNordvdi62zl3s8el5bL/w640-h480/26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br />Make sure to stop by <b>Purple Pie Place</b> to treat yourself to pie and ice cream on your way back to your hotel! It seems like the whole internet is buzzing about this place - and they weren't wrong. If you like pie or ice cream (or pie AND ice cream), THIS is the place to stop for it. And it's purple, so you can't miss it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhvRaWVazTI1WcZpLGVNe3XlKUw6toxTBshkKVC8kJ6ppRPEJwP3RZtk8UZVxQMcHpEXD3F9ccXndmDcASyZ89dvlmJPHAEVgjpARhr4whfLp5enuZtpfs6wgN1DYEqnWI2wUGQ0vLpEnuXYREfp5ExnWqaba3RehpMjJTA5pvG5ln95NwkOUiulp_J4bl/s2016/U.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhvRaWVazTI1WcZpLGVNe3XlKUw6toxTBshkKVC8kJ6ppRPEJwP3RZtk8UZVxQMcHpEXD3F9ccXndmDcASyZ89dvlmJPHAEVgjpARhr4whfLp5enuZtpfs6wgN1DYEqnWI2wUGQ0vLpEnuXYREfp5ExnWqaba3RehpMjJTA5pvG5ln95NwkOUiulp_J4bl/w480-h640/U.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Day 3 - Downtown Rapid City, SD & Belle Fourche, SD</h4><p>Start the morning off with a self-guided tour of downtown Rapid City. On the <b>City of Presidents walking tour</b>, you'll find life-sized bronze <a href="https://www.visitrapidcity.com/things-to-do/all-things/attractions/city-presidents" target="_blank">statues of past American Presidents</a> standing along the streets and sidewalks, which makes for some fun photo ops! If you have a history lover in your group, this is a must-do activity.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMnw0GcaoY7z9I0npsj_0XkqlJyg8MdbRG190aG-Bv08l0nliQf785odTjLp1Y2YJy3zfR9ArUO5AtmwH5pkqPwJMgQa8nf6udtyQ4uKe9rlsSjMSsZVW-01-8039tWufHdB7y8nP8YlEGXdvEPPgGuFMfAPyVsylrDia20tlYLNdAW6ifhACYiVrn6rS6/s2016/57.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMnw0GcaoY7z9I0npsj_0XkqlJyg8MdbRG190aG-Bv08l0nliQf785odTjLp1Y2YJy3zfR9ArUO5AtmwH5pkqPwJMgQa8nf6udtyQ4uKe9rlsSjMSsZVW-01-8039tWufHdB7y8nP8YlEGXdvEPPgGuFMfAPyVsylrDia20tlYLNdAW6ifhACYiVrn6rS6/w480-h640/57.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG28-alkdN6qrcMOjy3-Tgv8prXdQ5Uq-THgNbC3MYrBaTOFinf1bu1ifaMrF8bFh8uUF50mzJS5TuoCIbR_t-gQ5xlPzmbf5JKPTIqqC9spVjiJTIcyiTUvw_y35_Hf3Dx3hJk15eQ_ZPAXbtx20RslIfnQWfCdT9gh-1z36pj57Cd_etjq3ksoy75-D6/s1407/59A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="1407" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG28-alkdN6qrcMOjy3-Tgv8prXdQ5Uq-THgNbC3MYrBaTOFinf1bu1ifaMrF8bFh8uUF50mzJS5TuoCIbR_t-gQ5xlPzmbf5JKPTIqqC9spVjiJTIcyiTUvw_y35_Hf3Dx3hJk15eQ_ZPAXbtx20RslIfnQWfCdT9gh-1z36pj57Cd_etjq3ksoy75-D6/w640-h640/59A.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <br />Another place history lovers will love to visit is Memorial Park in downtown Rapid City, where there's a <b>Berlin Wall Memorial</b>. You'll get to see a piece of the Berlin Wall as well as plaques explaining its significance.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVIgoc4YgJOi1eT8peAssrcD6o-MBgajhL3d6mHFue1bW4gzuYGmRWw4_ZLjPl1uOHCuTbEXLoTM1pzCvX2NcOoNDb7kAgSlojstnOV92QVlhwxZqFrX99XmZfluJXHtuTrIfLjCdNSoUuUfGEo22c7xOafx9qeNOAoJqw7uWxIuHlusHMAit_9zKFJpC/s2016/71.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVIgoc4YgJOi1eT8peAssrcD6o-MBgajhL3d6mHFue1bW4gzuYGmRWw4_ZLjPl1uOHCuTbEXLoTM1pzCvX2NcOoNDb7kAgSlojstnOV92QVlhwxZqFrX99XmZfluJXHtuTrIfLjCdNSoUuUfGEo22c7xOafx9qeNOAoJqw7uWxIuHlusHMAit_9zKFJpC/w480-h640/71.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqaGWpD_t1ZHvtH7Mk2pC_jwHywUbdlPD8uha1NsAe6fbazWJiPlVFQSlfoMH-BFtWAXIIiC_reeVDImGLnlyEjYV2Lp7fw_FLTiHMGvt1f8FgRYemijeId27hNINf7UPE7ahxpNKCoRdssyEQj8MHt90SJnfRH6kX1PnyFyCFcaSXR8OVXn_tnKcQD7AG/s2016/67.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqaGWpD_t1ZHvtH7Mk2pC_jwHywUbdlPD8uha1NsAe6fbazWJiPlVFQSlfoMH-BFtWAXIIiC_reeVDImGLnlyEjYV2Lp7fw_FLTiHMGvt1f8FgRYemijeId27hNINf7UPE7ahxpNKCoRdssyEQj8MHt90SJnfRH6kX1PnyFyCFcaSXR8OVXn_tnKcQD7AG/w640-h480/67.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Next visit the <b>South Dakota Air and Space Museum</b>. This museum offers free tours of 30 vintage military aircrafts, some dating back to World War II. It's a fun and educational stop for anyone who's interested in airplanes or military history.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99NST8oahjPzE5RKD26P8VwVQmm0rKlH13Qs_hIb_HZnvZxD7zJy2W0heMXCSu7HZ6bH11nRYgYadiiyz7NmPHh_Hsz8qLNTAEyot0bFwpd-ME-VKsNsqEe4aWvZV_quSKTW1XKXHNiofkPklgvhXYUB0jz9PkJChZ5yKd9pEAMRPJioVlf5LPi5AoM3a/s2016/73.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99NST8oahjPzE5RKD26P8VwVQmm0rKlH13Qs_hIb_HZnvZxD7zJy2W0heMXCSu7HZ6bH11nRYgYadiiyz7NmPHh_Hsz8qLNTAEyot0bFwpd-ME-VKsNsqEe4aWvZV_quSKTW1XKXHNiofkPklgvhXYUB0jz9PkJChZ5yKd9pEAMRPJioVlf5LPi5AoM3a/w480-h640/73.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>And the last stop of the day will be in Belle Fourche to see the <b>Geographic Center of the US Monument</b>. In addition to the a monument (that you'll want a photo of), there's also a small museum. (Note: this is a great place to stretch your legs and use the restroom before hitting the road again.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7PQL5F_xvp6ohAQxzDW_25trrir_W8hmmU3R4K5GixCGAfuAeaHrfK-4lGl9rXIjZ2T0JuruPHZyvIlnvmKhTrMKxCMfDy-v--aWK3jZDmB6w5BTMTk8waHqGE9s-oaOsKabwiFznKPoXz4Wug7kWWIAt3yfbG4JNBEaoaFKp6NrFTFcR1HA4aDGwkBV/s2016/76.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7PQL5F_xvp6ohAQxzDW_25trrir_W8hmmU3R4K5GixCGAfuAeaHrfK-4lGl9rXIjZ2T0JuruPHZyvIlnvmKhTrMKxCMfDy-v--aWK3jZDmB6w5BTMTk8waHqGE9s-oaOsKabwiFznKPoXz4Wug7kWWIAt3yfbG4JNBEaoaFKp6NrFTFcR1HA4aDGwkBV/w640-h480/76.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Head out to your hotel near Devils Tower.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Day 4 - Devils Tower National Monument (WY)</h4><p>Today's main activity is <b>Devils Tower National Monument</b>. While you might not recognize it by name, many people may recognize it by sight. You can't miss this mammoth rock formation – it rises up higher than anything else for miles. Its claim to fame was being featured in the movie <i>Close Encounters of the Third Kind</i>. (We only found one alien at Devils Tower. His name is Lloyd and he works in the gift shop.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaRsfSY8IWYBTvC8_06HubzJRolPsENv3twGYyS9PAiYQ1e7bWBJzDebRO9WbLcxP3kmlqHUm3Rdjy9bm4BIaQdmlu2dtuJxUjVH80-OCzRw_nMaUHDfNvizRD9zcUG1OYAVbLcVhxYI9HuxlGlsJgnKXpBffzN6CyHiJmk-h6zJQjTjsgjM1x49DtCGX/s2016/81.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaRsfSY8IWYBTvC8_06HubzJRolPsENv3twGYyS9PAiYQ1e7bWBJzDebRO9WbLcxP3kmlqHUm3Rdjy9bm4BIaQdmlu2dtuJxUjVH80-OCzRw_nMaUHDfNvizRD9zcUG1OYAVbLcVhxYI9HuxlGlsJgnKXpBffzN6CyHiJmk-h6zJQjTjsgjM1x49DtCGX/w480-h640/81.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>When you arrive, stop in the Visitor Center to learn about the tower's formation (it's still a bit of a mystery!) and about the Native American legends that surround it. Then hike the Tower Trail that loops around the base of the tower and offers unique views along the way.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhoJzr8QOFqPqCsS2eVuqHmGs2UGGOFr_wrZabuLRCcNAV2Tc7PjBq5YejdrwSf5CEJwbiAUJMz8STTpPTcQ7WCqXtQEYHpMRIkfu8lH0tB6JLH2_HYZEC8791D2keT8y9xVnxn3tJetireINFh00FzlcTPn4mNT9vBbee4dTUlADdGXo0rj4OV6ydoiT/s2016/84.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhoJzr8QOFqPqCsS2eVuqHmGs2UGGOFr_wrZabuLRCcNAV2Tc7PjBq5YejdrwSf5CEJwbiAUJMz8STTpPTcQ7WCqXtQEYHpMRIkfu8lH0tB6JLH2_HYZEC8791D2keT8y9xVnxn3tJetireINFh00FzlcTPn4mNT9vBbee4dTUlADdGXo0rj4OV6ydoiT/w480-h640/84.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwOezkmMkk8ODqnal0gteGIP2W4QcxfieKRvF0v3f4KT2MrRnaD3EmZ9cCnhG0JnRPxd-S93SVW7GXyZrx2ksqMiXLBDsagUc4x9IMibiNdlhbNMMRhMDcRuAeBYmrlhCrm4sQuD9RCYbiFHD_Hk1rTg224TY2xNJC6p89o4MRUb0h47KqfNQLB5q__nP8/s2016/83%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwOezkmMkk8ODqnal0gteGIP2W4QcxfieKRvF0v3f4KT2MrRnaD3EmZ9cCnhG0JnRPxd-S93SVW7GXyZrx2ksqMiXLBDsagUc4x9IMibiNdlhbNMMRhMDcRuAeBYmrlhCrm4sQuD9RCYbiFHD_Hk1rTg224TY2xNJC6p89o4MRUb0h47KqfNQLB5q__nP8/w640-h480/83%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br />Drive to your hotel near Hardin, MT.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Day 5 - Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, MT</h4><p>Start your day with a visit to <b>Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument</b>. This national monument is a memorial to one of the last of the major battles between Native Americans and the U.S. military. Also known as Custer's Last Stand, the Battle of the Little Bighorn site is preserved as a tribute to those killed on both sides of the battle. Make sure to stop by the Visitors Center to watch a short educational film about the battle. History lovers in your group will enjoy this activity.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghm57GAVFNhIDDTkmzHg9w-xokvDxVP0x_65Ol7JQmHl-6IjIiUtV7nQtZ_Fvr0k7ydnZq8vRzuy5gqrcEOmO9_qnq4oX2exMtz4p8IiGNu2n4EPsrbm9vqCANH9RdFJkDfB17Ve4vu8hMgTVg4g6yE5-ijXq2fgZWvR-3GBwNeJPGe3J3yhTbA-E4V7yv/s2016/88.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghm57GAVFNhIDDTkmzHg9w-xokvDxVP0x_65Ol7JQmHl-6IjIiUtV7nQtZ_Fvr0k7ydnZq8vRzuy5gqrcEOmO9_qnq4oX2exMtz4p8IiGNu2n4EPsrbm9vqCANH9RdFJkDfB17Ve4vu8hMgTVg4g6yE5-ijXq2fgZWvR-3GBwNeJPGe3J3yhTbA-E4V7yv/w480-h640/88.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiT4_chIsVjQFaEY-E3eowNph7epxNY9pEsE0Q0t0vt1tupCGCV7f0LndZl8yEGEeL3OaO6fsy6OyCuJUGNFr0DwqJuxG8Hb_MV4uIgdqLjeFj9_xamy8epjmO9bGCp5PBwXG_O_AKTQ0gpU_Fq7tlYsErcxLW3IZt-mFZ4rl_1x6OSW9IbNSf2MAwmEH/s2016/89.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiT4_chIsVjQFaEY-E3eowNph7epxNY9pEsE0Q0t0vt1tupCGCV7f0LndZl8yEGEeL3OaO6fsy6OyCuJUGNFr0DwqJuxG8Hb_MV4uIgdqLjeFj9_xamy8epjmO9bGCp5PBwXG_O_AKTQ0gpU_Fq7tlYsErcxLW3IZt-mFZ4rl_1x6OSW9IbNSf2MAwmEH/w480-h640/89.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitM2GS5WRGuDYwd9uuLCr1D8-HT9y1EE8f8Svs7eu9rvagswTsgCMEHpD6LL0IJfMybW3_H7xFO_oq4FzQiG40q6POT0hGaesznDi4MOrpvqxwS5EKi-pjrRNAc6SNLlyrchZHIWY40Zt6lN4bFPNI2dRXUm1AEsVW-AA5nJNIfJbv_uIAOtwd6wmfT1ms/s2016/91.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitM2GS5WRGuDYwd9uuLCr1D8-HT9y1EE8f8Svs7eu9rvagswTsgCMEHpD6LL0IJfMybW3_H7xFO_oq4FzQiG40q6POT0hGaesznDi4MOrpvqxwS5EKi-pjrRNAc6SNLlyrchZHIWY40Zt6lN4bFPNI2dRXUm1AEsVW-AA5nJNIfJbv_uIAOtwd6wmfT1ms/w640-h480/91.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Head out for your next destination of <b>Yellowstone National Park.</b></p><p>We purposefully planned our route to drive through Montana for two reasons. 1) It would provide an activity between Devils Tower and Yellowstone National Park and break up a very long trip between them. 2) By routing our drive through Montana, we were able to enter Yellowstone through the north entrance, which boasts the iconic <b>Roosevelt Arch</b>. Make sure to stop and get a photo when you arrive!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDQuJXorTNSQfmsPBoHfuE9F6KGPjVsuni773DNxMsdst_HAp-gATDSiSsWRsMfVij2ZwiSxqCwBdHLWn2hXgVlerGBSd5n30p_Boc2eTFySdu11jTnKas6cxcdRLxffpWm0G3zimvcAnvqcam7YwY7YXmdIStmRLzVF9wW2g2eOrjW-btaEpVZ9xqN1C/s2016/92.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDQuJXorTNSQfmsPBoHfuE9F6KGPjVsuni773DNxMsdst_HAp-gATDSiSsWRsMfVij2ZwiSxqCwBdHLWn2hXgVlerGBSd5n30p_Boc2eTFySdu11jTnKas6cxcdRLxffpWm0G3zimvcAnvqcam7YwY7YXmdIStmRLzVF9wW2g2eOrjW-btaEpVZ9xqN1C/w640-h480/92.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">General Tips for Your Yellowstone Visit</h3><div><ul><li>If you want to stay inside the park (at least for a summer visit), plan to book your accommodations about a year in advance.</li><li>Leave plenty of time for driving - the speed limit in the park is 45mph, and you'll want to make sure that you go slow enough to enjoy the scenery, wildlife (that's right by your car and sometimes wandering across the road!), and twisting roads.</li><li>There are pull offs to let people pass - if you feel like people behind you want to go faster than you're going, pull off momentarily and let them pass so that you can continue enjoying the scenery.</li><li>Start your day early - this is the best way to both avoid crowds and spot wildlife.</li><li>Know when to see wildlife - even though the best times of day to spot wildlife are around sunrise and sunset, you don't have to stick to just those times to see them! If you're driving along and see A LOT of cars pulled off to the side of the road with folks staring in the same direction, pull off too. Chances are, they've spotted something in the distance and have already done the legwork for you.</li><li>Do not walk closer to wildlife to get photos - stay a safe distance and use the zoom lens to photograph them.</li><li>Pack a picnic for lunch - if you bring lunch with you, you won't need to be any place special when lunchtime rolls around. We use <a href="https://amzn.to/3OxB81Z" target="_blank">this backpack</a> and pack it with a gallon-size Ziploc bag of ice from the ice machine at the hotel to keep everything cool for the day.</li><li>Check the weather before you pack and plan to dress in layers - we visited in mid to late June, which meant bitterly cold mornings and fairly warm afternoons. We braved it out with shorts on some days when the early morning hours were in the 50s. But other days, our cute Yellowstone T-shirts were nothing more than a base layer under warmer clothes for most of the day.</li><li>Stop at the Visitor Centers - each one has a different set of educational exhibits, some offering films about the park. If you've been walking and hiking all day, they offer a nice place to come inside and relax a bit while also learning about the park.</li></ul></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Day 6 - Yellowstone National Park, WY</h4><p>You can truly enjoy <b>Yellowstone National Park</b> at your own pace, and how many things you get to do and see will depend on how many days you're visiting and where you're staying while you're there. We opted to stay in the park in Canyon Lodge because it was centrally located, which considerably cut down on travel time between destinations within the park. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RYyGERexd7ZZuztFDBV6Qxrpqwj8uP7FoE-z4VRQVA-JtXabmvFhurklgsdRs-p3XwgfitVJpmhfNVy7wBQFh0i4CrxzuQdAUwhi9IsNCuu3nskHPJg-2-yPfba_5HhXfcp85Eya7hoGMZUGErmuE2TTy7LbLiAuv9UOEOaIjIJfltDNoMMY5mpOaqW8/s700/YT-yellowstone-park-map.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="700" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RYyGERexd7ZZuztFDBV6Qxrpqwj8uP7FoE-z4VRQVA-JtXabmvFhurklgsdRs-p3XwgfitVJpmhfNVy7wBQFh0i4CrxzuQdAUwhi9IsNCuu3nskHPJg-2-yPfba_5HhXfcp85Eya7hoGMZUGErmuE2TTy7LbLiAuv9UOEOaIjIJfltDNoMMY5mpOaqW8/w640-h506/YT-yellowstone-park-map.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>If you look at the roads in Yellowstone, you'll see that they form a figure 8. We traveled the bottom loop in its entirety our first full day in the park. Some highlights for us on this day were:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Wildlife</b></li><li><b>Dragon's Mouth Spring</b></li><li><b>Old Faithful Geyser</b> - Make sure you leave plenty of time for this attraction because it is a timed event. When you arrive, check what time the next eruption will occur in the Visitor Center. For a unique view of the eruption (and much lower crowds), hike up to <b>Observation Point</b>. </li><li><b>Biscuit Basin</b></li><li><b>Artist's Point</b> (for a view of <b>Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone</b> with the perspective of canyon’s most famous feature, the 308-foot <b>Lower Falls</b>)</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisU0Qq2rTCXUBMTWA7yySCmgQjHyW3lLOX0Px4-CwBJVRO_oKiITj0Hn_zwzz0b7OVsw41Dh4xk1Tego8Og6-Og3_QfvExEUxC6s6WwpBiJrXCKK5AiPvyJ7SxHEWfXsCRNW40tBnyzjSxGwS6ZiEZn1OqIT4qdg_vzwG81fxvVJ72i6zft6kWNfd3_-X0/s2016/96.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisU0Qq2rTCXUBMTWA7yySCmgQjHyW3lLOX0Px4-CwBJVRO_oKiITj0Hn_zwzz0b7OVsw41Dh4xk1Tego8Og6-Og3_QfvExEUxC6s6WwpBiJrXCKK5AiPvyJ7SxHEWfXsCRNW40tBnyzjSxGwS6ZiEZn1OqIT4qdg_vzwG81fxvVJ72i6zft6kWNfd3_-X0/w640-h480/96.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhCW3GTNRuWHHGG9GeyBOM9Ew-HUkx1uJS8GE905L0DBvgZjJbMWXzZH5bvnbsPPUnHMd40us3OUc3grnxboJMCDrBUYFFxy7qCqQrv2zWhyVSiZz1aJ-5QF5aPpESKyKiQ8bWWCfuxo7tHsXsp-waZD7_sz_30n7lOlhMyP1Z6OpgyVrqbXWjztRcuU_/s1280/115.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhCW3GTNRuWHHGG9GeyBOM9Ew-HUkx1uJS8GE905L0DBvgZjJbMWXzZH5bvnbsPPUnHMd40us3OUc3grnxboJMCDrBUYFFxy7qCqQrv2zWhyVSiZz1aJ-5QF5aPpESKyKiQ8bWWCfuxo7tHsXsp-waZD7_sz_30n7lOlhMyP1Z6OpgyVrqbXWjztRcuU_/w480-h640/115.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGo0jeVzrcmLEhid3pWs9-iWkwrp7D0j716RGpygtZ5rD-8HwJfe3BPvZG9GUxB4zg3pCmqY3y1BvO0zmEWIZGFnffUy_Yk1hP-QwGDWXIAancAxfOYS0rck4KlwXCLK48AOKw2u6uusb1R7moP14mtS3LblFk3UVuUbMR63NKWPw0P2qw0hBns0WWCgA/s1280/109.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGo0jeVzrcmLEhid3pWs9-iWkwrp7D0j716RGpygtZ5rD-8HwJfe3BPvZG9GUxB4zg3pCmqY3y1BvO0zmEWIZGFnffUy_Yk1hP-QwGDWXIAancAxfOYS0rck4KlwXCLK48AOKw2u6uusb1R7moP14mtS3LblFk3UVuUbMR63NKWPw0P2qw0hBns0WWCgA/w480-h640/109.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DwY_iG01HtqJzPYtQy7-HXuHW2TqOY7acC75ixA7XXyuks9452o_FOkTxkraTDiqeoypsMYy1mhjRT1IH3YeTnVH8CSK5D6Ogx-LefvrRy-G8_7i9xBOLxfX0EYw0FkBwp3Xw7UTu9vPMSyCyTUZMY_QDNYpn0_HF2dP9bE2C0nRS9qJ-uAQNzDtSIz7/s2016/104%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DwY_iG01HtqJzPYtQy7-HXuHW2TqOY7acC75ixA7XXyuks9452o_FOkTxkraTDiqeoypsMYy1mhjRT1IH3YeTnVH8CSK5D6Ogx-LefvrRy-G8_7i9xBOLxfX0EYw0FkBwp3Xw7UTu9vPMSyCyTUZMY_QDNYpn0_HF2dP9bE2C0nRS9qJ-uAQNzDtSIz7/w640-h480/104%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBQ4jmatqiR4jhe0Y2kMseTvGmEemPaqM4DDYutSKOxn1K0YDzJgaxWFGwxZScTLs3qgmYmtE7lBveU2RofP1E5D5cYy2IqIl9FlOfrj-WcCwlMrqM3kasuK3O8EsRUN6C2S25dH2BRyhTDYNSW3Xz3g6GlOTHn7VBA_l2EkGkua4xZgssQ73pKh6D_Xw/s1280/118.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBQ4jmatqiR4jhe0Y2kMseTvGmEemPaqM4DDYutSKOxn1K0YDzJgaxWFGwxZScTLs3qgmYmtE7lBveU2RofP1E5D5cYy2IqIl9FlOfrj-WcCwlMrqM3kasuK3O8EsRUN6C2S25dH2BRyhTDYNSW3Xz3g6GlOTHn7VBA_l2EkGkua4xZgssQ73pKh6D_Xw/w640-h480/118.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>Day 7 - Yellowstone National Park, WY</b></div><p></p><div>Wake up early and explore <b>Yellowstone National Park</b> for another full day. This day we traveled the top loop in its entirety. Some highlights on this day were:</div><p></p><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Wildlife</b></li><li><b>Mammoth Hot Springs</b></li><li><b>Sheepeater Cliff</b></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLLx5dxeTiiW56piBk-DvB1eJq11-4m3zWD0I6hJspi5aj7FdFt3Yr04PCyw9Uv7jK00be3ogWe8jr2CKoPuAebbQFnuJAxlSNm00lCJpBzhqFmK3hKw5pmVHO8zz-n1XbPqCKGCPTrOIBy8j_CT923Oz1Y2tgVy1zTbqnEm_CTcN8x9nwa6Odasos1nK/s1280/122.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLLx5dxeTiiW56piBk-DvB1eJq11-4m3zWD0I6hJspi5aj7FdFt3Yr04PCyw9Uv7jK00be3ogWe8jr2CKoPuAebbQFnuJAxlSNm00lCJpBzhqFmK3hKw5pmVHO8zz-n1XbPqCKGCPTrOIBy8j_CT923Oz1Y2tgVy1zTbqnEm_CTcN8x9nwa6Odasos1nK/w640-h480/122.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5Zm0L_aR3kP0QAOgMSO27uokFM3JVvvYvlhBTa0HHFbOHAZmezGsGrP0_vCzbXTSR-EHSUtZd4ubP1PPUwROyUNZCY6p5y3M-BaUROrQDxfjXMcRMRXcJkF8NbuFi-V_M7SWsw6xRKAxCT9ywqKczzCAgdg_PxyLY1AgYaeEsIV_2ZVI0FoWeb60b503/s2016/IMG_0818.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5Zm0L_aR3kP0QAOgMSO27uokFM3JVvvYvlhBTa0HHFbOHAZmezGsGrP0_vCzbXTSR-EHSUtZd4ubP1PPUwROyUNZCY6p5y3M-BaUROrQDxfjXMcRMRXcJkF8NbuFi-V_M7SWsw6xRKAxCT9ywqKczzCAgdg_PxyLY1AgYaeEsIV_2ZVI0FoWeb60b503/w480-h640/IMG_0818.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnNkK63es3pEiq3pvu0EkPkXXvyou79l5Zk6jhl_Y72FxOHVuy33r4Fbr7DbP3daPQ-DdB1C5-xm6h-yJUvZfCnPg68hQIFZKKfwcS_OGnke9ifPCXkRlvKAr2yysGygepewvNUwn9pb3reux645zOBma0VQnuQek_DZWreJ3wREMhf4TyRfu0Pu282xL/s2016/IMG_3416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnNkK63es3pEiq3pvu0EkPkXXvyou79l5Zk6jhl_Y72FxOHVuy33r4Fbr7DbP3daPQ-DdB1C5-xm6h-yJUvZfCnPg68hQIFZKKfwcS_OGnke9ifPCXkRlvKAr2yysGygepewvNUwn9pb3reux645zOBma0VQnuQek_DZWreJ3wREMhf4TyRfu0Pu282xL/w480-h640/IMG_3416.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpW99L3de7d8l-8pq1v_pMGe0EkCQCfQnLH8m2Y36zEZNrn0yM0o9_q3b5s5rE_CsSMrs2-VeYcmL6gktteR9mIM-pv5C5uFd4ASDlHv3Kk1uhrVbd2qs3vDThlFV1XyFECPGupgOQEjTYiqRNLLoosUJqS5Rz7UwzTJwabXBtQQnaXXvan5bUglkFo8B/s2016/IMG_1254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpW99L3de7d8l-8pq1v_pMGe0EkCQCfQnLH8m2Y36zEZNrn0yM0o9_q3b5s5rE_CsSMrs2-VeYcmL6gktteR9mIM-pv5C5uFd4ASDlHv3Kk1uhrVbd2qs3vDThlFV1XyFECPGupgOQEjTYiqRNLLoosUJqS5Rz7UwzTJwabXBtQQnaXXvan5bUglkFo8B/w640-h480/IMG_1254.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><h4>Day 8 - Jackson Hole, WY and Grand Teton National Park</h4></div></div><div>Depart <b>Yellowstone National Park</b>. On the way out, take the south exit, stopping to see any last things that you may have missed on the previous two days. These were some of the highlights on our last few stops on the way out of the park:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Wildlife</b></li><li><b>Fishing Bridge</b> (for views of <b>Yellowstone River</b>, <b>Yellowstone Lake, </b>and <b>Mount Washburn</b>)</li><li><b>West Thumb Geyser Basin</b></li><li><b>Continental Divide</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4rI65DaktDXr8ByKseSsUdsC2JvoRV0uYkGvZxNctO4EdcJ6R-My1jPTLou1vmV_LEuYd1K39OujDseogzFyU9FgvlXe64qA9Ot6W2s92FnqvW0SVV-ZjQfFX7YROFofMUjtfeZr88n_DY1FUnTMveTGYdn0yn04Y1h8pZGMEXa6U3ief0X8TDSaRkLo/s1280/IMG_3423.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4rI65DaktDXr8ByKseSsUdsC2JvoRV0uYkGvZxNctO4EdcJ6R-My1jPTLou1vmV_LEuYd1K39OujDseogzFyU9FgvlXe64qA9Ot6W2s92FnqvW0SVV-ZjQfFX7YROFofMUjtfeZr88n_DY1FUnTMveTGYdn0yn04Y1h8pZGMEXa6U3ief0X8TDSaRkLo/w640-h480/IMG_3423.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Stop at a Visitor Center to speak with a park ranger about must-see areas in the park in preparation of your full day tomorrow. This was the only rainy day on our trip, but we did stop to visit the <b>Chapel of Transfiguration</b> on our way through Grand Teton. </div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnQDEmPGxS_Tcbz2T-zL-QM2ztnz_lTF0rHs-mz7kPz77DwacazuPeIbs7vM-drxmXMS6ceS4MR9RzTsxTnDZe24IK5ts6myUjzzOxh0m6HydDq6vCe4qkO9ceGWA9lYYpOh1sxbZv8NQRLfTeqqU8r3cMwyeXVXd6RFRd9Obg8ftlvwBbQF_c3NWrSbG/s2016/IMG_3470.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnQDEmPGxS_Tcbz2T-zL-QM2ztnz_lTF0rHs-mz7kPz77DwacazuPeIbs7vM-drxmXMS6ceS4MR9RzTsxTnDZe24IK5ts6myUjzzOxh0m6HydDq6vCe4qkO9ceGWA9lYYpOh1sxbZv8NQRLfTeqqU8r3cMwyeXVXd6RFRd9Obg8ftlvwBbQF_c3NWrSbG/w480-h640/IMG_3470.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4poS0ZoxAXy_yA2Q9svPvCfn5RnTP-4luU2KL1H7gFhLGCxaQ9fTdZfdWmRgjnHKMxm0utB-mGZKpp5bb7bF2JGFLS_Tp5NSnfhqC7Uj8U4A2sCKQEJt8k4xIgyNvugA5DDiLRwfVumYOmmtlS0WnDu4u58c5pQTzs1b3nSriCjXsJCAnxa6uFsCXv_Be/s2016/IMG_3471.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4poS0ZoxAXy_yA2Q9svPvCfn5RnTP-4luU2KL1H7gFhLGCxaQ9fTdZfdWmRgjnHKMxm0utB-mGZKpp5bb7bF2JGFLS_Tp5NSnfhqC7Uj8U4A2sCKQEJt8k4xIgyNvugA5DDiLRwfVumYOmmtlS0WnDu4u58c5pQTzs1b3nSriCjXsJCAnxa6uFsCXv_Be/w480-h640/IMG_3471.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5k5y1DZvhkxT91olnSWEN-Ch_-M2Y1cVWf5IzFZ9vIfLXdoGEBv4Cd90cS4JZdWaOPJ9YYnyAO5vWjY3l7VpfV6oXpg16OgVPg-qm8lOxSKNlhmNkKu8SrETKFABiTCA49ThqgarspGm9CHdRC446I7JOTBMt2ugwUb2r3IsEmdibScS7_mk2exTL5ON/s2016/IMG_3472.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5k5y1DZvhkxT91olnSWEN-Ch_-M2Y1cVWf5IzFZ9vIfLXdoGEBv4Cd90cS4JZdWaOPJ9YYnyAO5vWjY3l7VpfV6oXpg16OgVPg-qm8lOxSKNlhmNkKu8SrETKFABiTCA49ThqgarspGm9CHdRC446I7JOTBMt2ugwUb2r3IsEmdibScS7_mk2exTL5ON/w480-h640/IMG_3472.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>When you arrive in <b>Jackson Hole</b>, tour the <b>downtown area</b>, which is not to be missed! Make sure to stop at the <b>antler arches</b> in the town square and the <b>bronze statues</b> for some quick photo ops. If you'd like any souvenirs from Jackson, you've got plenty of shops to choose from in the downtown area, which is all walkable. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmI6XPrLcWJDZFArS-wRAuGZggUu0qZotPv8wAOixwT6N-6mokN7nQigCyuounli0L_qFsvdgDOVEII2T_TlFiQUYTLLld9DIp7J-hnXJS8p_MfdqUVQZPzA0y-TVpjcNFSeT560IPo0TBVU3uAWubr2CICEglVtegpUFx9g_37AyxErbhfUBfEAttmH0/s2016/IMG_3473.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmI6XPrLcWJDZFArS-wRAuGZggUu0qZotPv8wAOixwT6N-6mokN7nQigCyuounli0L_qFsvdgDOVEII2T_TlFiQUYTLLld9DIp7J-hnXJS8p_MfdqUVQZPzA0y-TVpjcNFSeT560IPo0TBVU3uAWubr2CICEglVtegpUFx9g_37AyxErbhfUBfEAttmH0/w480-h640/IMG_3473.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj087EjQqZLnHZqK7Yphoe0QzedLaE_L3KTad4Owwjv1A8Ye6X6Zc9w62-PWW-jDO-cALWD9o-6QGRa5RYTvkWkHfyuV-d-LFHEqGMww1iKdAuT7dLIfIdzMFG9-WDz2EReXmreAknX1aAgMjFPngQDKxQt5k7h7Sjnp4JjYIee_UCscabW7qWNgLquKonz/s2016/IMG_3475.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj087EjQqZLnHZqK7Yphoe0QzedLaE_L3KTad4Owwjv1A8Ye6X6Zc9w62-PWW-jDO-cALWD9o-6QGRa5RYTvkWkHfyuV-d-LFHEqGMww1iKdAuT7dLIfIdzMFG9-WDz2EReXmreAknX1aAgMjFPngQDKxQt5k7h7Sjnp4JjYIee_UCscabW7qWNgLquKonz/w640-h480/IMG_3475.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Stop at <b>Moo's Gourmet Ice Cream</b> for a sweet treat (and make sure to try their huckleberry flavor - it was the flavor that Food Network's 50 States/50 Desserts Challenge for Wyoming!) Take your ice cream outside and enjoy the <b>Jackson Square Town Shootout</b> show (it's free)! (We missed this show because of the rain, but it was on our list of things to do and would recommend if you're in the area with kids.)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Day 9 - Grand Teton National Park, WY</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Wake up early and drive to <b>Grand Teton National Park</b>. Grand Teton is a much smaller park than Yellowstone and you can easily see all of its highlights in one day. If you look at the map, you can see that the main road through the park is in one big 42-mile loop. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZBghOMUDA7NdyPMDIZ2N1MP7Nujg-1OMe1ciSYIBcnqYjHjb6ym1khBlZd0aAJklndTov5BCYDVhRFxoWqHIIdLebpnArgKDSeelcoxEdbmytmVDQWTXHA4AWK1tapbF5HHXiZznT3deKmukjLrrwGk-Ddp0CB4Jb3r0EtiKI8Vay1kw_0gIBor3ram4/s1112/Grand_Teton_National_Park_Map.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1112" data-original-width="789" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZBghOMUDA7NdyPMDIZ2N1MP7Nujg-1OMe1ciSYIBcnqYjHjb6ym1khBlZd0aAJklndTov5BCYDVhRFxoWqHIIdLebpnArgKDSeelcoxEdbmytmVDQWTXHA4AWK1tapbF5HHXiZznT3deKmukjLrrwGk-Ddp0CB4Jb3r0EtiKI8Vay1kw_0gIBor3ram4/w454-h640/Grand_Teton_National_Park_Map.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><div>Some of the highlights we enjoyed include:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Jenny Lake</b></li><li><b>Signal Mountain Summit Road</b> (for panoramic views of the <b>Teton Range</b>, <b>Jackson Hole</b>, and <b>Jackson Lake</b>. There are two overlooks on this narrow, winding road that provide valley views.)</li><li><b>Chapel of the Sacred Heart</b></li><li><b>Mormon Row</b></li><li><b>Schwabacher Landing Trail</b> (We did not make it all the way up the trail because we encountered a moose that we wanted to stay a respectful distance away from, which included not continuing on the trail. We were advised by a park ranger that this was actually the best place to see a moose if we wanted to see one and we did! So even though we didn't make it to the coveted scenic spot, we would still recommend.)</li><li><b>More Wildlife!</b></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVqitqIlQvXAHiK2bu5wR85jQmlA4JpQSRJvmQwpHOK--Pj_pTYBv-B02P07O7zChYK2DUkOSz3Ao3uT4bP_REHROPmi0kQDl-ZdPv1ZvQaRoaBCNGj6P99Z7Ms393gH8PcPnAP7LIwVEYUsyCyrSW8fiqUJYqd1WHGuY7jvgJxmS6BjgU8wioU4LA5Tp/s2016/IMG_3485.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVqitqIlQvXAHiK2bu5wR85jQmlA4JpQSRJvmQwpHOK--Pj_pTYBv-B02P07O7zChYK2DUkOSz3Ao3uT4bP_REHROPmi0kQDl-ZdPv1ZvQaRoaBCNGj6P99Z7Ms393gH8PcPnAP7LIwVEYUsyCyrSW8fiqUJYqd1WHGuY7jvgJxmS6BjgU8wioU4LA5Tp/w640-h480/IMG_3485.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuDDJZpr0EAy0wKplioLZUAiohR2Rjulj59cIUTlCn8LXG0mNi_Rlu206OAmqezmTsSVw0cPeJHuL-n-61TPbkUwKRSK3o0nZDqmaob6h48r6Vs0br_36jxejTjeQzTTWVQicFFoxMckY83FsjZRFir23wVI373MmEtkSUXNyZ5M3am5nrf9zrceraq89/s2016/IMG_3494.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We just opted to fly out the morning of Day 10 because we live all the way across the country (so it takes quite a bit of flying to get back home).</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKV-NQ7ITojmDod3LJxHPcbhv4vUu-P036et35WuQQAWTV6COjKVzhkQA2vBjjvJF3Pj14j6hgF41FoyHqPRchDK8jGvWgxY1XqXqBQBJ2z1uQbs32yQPlKAohIG77IBN8JiLua31FqjLKv15z5hUI9cCrQsolHhdacg0Bjh0Z2T5R4AsD3sIgVw2tte2/s1248/HarrisSistersSDWYMT1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKV-NQ7ITojmDod3LJxHPcbhv4vUu-P036et35WuQQAWTV6COjKVzhkQA2vBjjvJF3Pj14j6hgF41FoyHqPRchDK8jGvWgxY1XqXqBQBJ2z1uQbs32yQPlKAohIG77IBN8JiLua31FqjLKv15z5hUI9cCrQsolHhdacg0Bjh0Z2T5R4AsD3sIgVw2tte2/w418-h640/HarrisSistersSDWYMT1.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Planning Your Own Western States Road Trip with Kids</h3><div>And that marks the end of our 9 Day Itinerary through the Western states of Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana! If you’re putting together your own itinerary for a road trip from Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone and Grand Teton with your kids, I hope our experience helps you with your planning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have you found this itinerary helpful? Give it a pin or a share!</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Pizdr8MEblcQkAXtS-kLcOvMOEe-pR2_jWeLG1ZgHl-93iJKvpWpn_EdxneQNYbjmRPAk2VzoEKg3mj7cuKG3BhxZNCzAZQ63OVDFsBIeN4ro5mPx3I46rsVXUaB0-RhI9ezzMIid5S7WUZl-RALvbwesugECSK7kHMhcts1wqZxy_qGO99SC0lsDMkN/s1248/HarrisSistersSDWYMT3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Pizdr8MEblcQkAXtS-kLcOvMOEe-pR2_jWeLG1ZgHl-93iJKvpWpn_EdxneQNYbjmRPAk2VzoEKg3mj7cuKG3BhxZNCzAZQ63OVDFsBIeN4ro5mPx3I46rsVXUaB0-RhI9ezzMIid5S7WUZl-RALvbwesugECSK7kHMhcts1wqZxy_qGO99SC0lsDMkN/w418-h640/HarrisSistersSDWYMT3.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5M70rFHfcR7mnl2aB1UR-7aE_uv5hOI7YzsSYP7BajaBCHvYbV5UuXBcHLaSECxxIQ7zvMHtmHOxZhXlM3YGkE3Cb8exKeZj_fqhYj6PlC6Hh87B3giSX9YuQSU-ZU4DZfWRYgp-yLMrkuy-wKQAxqHWgjy64a00yy_7Wk72F0o3QBiEqzOjXD_5ccLZ/s3264/HarrisSistersWesternItinerary4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2176" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5M70rFHfcR7mnl2aB1UR-7aE_uv5hOI7YzsSYP7BajaBCHvYbV5UuXBcHLaSECxxIQ7zvMHtmHOxZhXlM3YGkE3Cb8exKeZj_fqhYj6PlC6Hh87B3giSX9YuQSU-ZU4DZfWRYgp-yLMrkuy-wKQAxqHWgjy64a00yy_7Wk72F0o3QBiEqzOjXD_5ccLZ/w426-h640/HarrisSistersWesternItinerary4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_3MZnDvBbR67muxWYogsVKZokIkm7TkPVx4tuek2CZvKaJIGnlxcjYeMWCj3hRZ0od-LyxkSURSE_q_ZzRTwJ7C8TpSrmptawVyRGdK76_8A7SNDzQgqMSZY3MQRktKc3bbZqtP1Od2NkyvzjVHWAMsVwpl0cOtoH78vneyjNPMrnCis2EG8w4VEWNbQ/s1248/HarrisSistersSDWYMT2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_3MZnDvBbR67muxWYogsVKZokIkm7TkPVx4tuek2CZvKaJIGnlxcjYeMWCj3hRZ0od-LyxkSURSE_q_ZzRTwJ7C8TpSrmptawVyRGdK76_8A7SNDzQgqMSZY3MQRktKc3bbZqtP1Od2NkyvzjVHWAMsVwpl0cOtoH78vneyjNPMrnCis2EG8w4VEWNbQ/w418-h640/HarrisSistersSDWYMT2.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This post contains affiliate links.</div><div></div>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0Yellowstone National Park, United States44.427963 -110.58845530.118511720394572 -128.16658 58.737414279605424 -93.01033tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-33366629450580488932023-06-08T07:33:00.002-04:002023-06-08T07:33:54.697-04:00Hedwig the Owl Crochet Earflap Hat<p>Miss Lexi recently celebrated her ninth birthday, so I wanted to make her a present to celebrate her special day. </p><p>This year, I crocheted a Hedwig the Owl earflap hat, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Lexi's a fan of the Harry Potter book series, so I immediately knew that this was the project to make!</p><p>I used the <a href="https://www.yarnspirations.com/caron-snowy-owl-crochet-hat/CAC0316-001915M.html" target="_blank">Snowy Owl Crochet Hat</a> free pattern in the size 6-10 years.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDlMRsFzr41iJxo_Dvb8B3vIcXefceXk3LP81Rj0SnTvR6yCzyVXtZekeJf1W5bzaIMq2FxMaeePdVilZnR8hz0N18bktBB6TSCu73ZimDcjkmFJmjGCVgZ2xMoI77tEJGF9YLkfIczScdO37wK9arv7Gk3qtZc7xBwJG16Hb9_ZkPtXyf_EQcaZWiQ/s1965/HarrisSistersHedwigOwlHat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1965" data-original-width="1474" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDlMRsFzr41iJxo_Dvb8B3vIcXefceXk3LP81Rj0SnTvR6yCzyVXtZekeJf1W5bzaIMq2FxMaeePdVilZnR8hz0N18bktBB6TSCu73ZimDcjkmFJmjGCVgZ2xMoI77tEJGF9YLkfIczScdO37wK9arv7Gk3qtZc7xBwJG16Hb9_ZkPtXyf_EQcaZWiQ/w480-h640/HarrisSistersHedwigOwlHat.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><b>Modifications to the Pattern</b></p><p>For the most part, I completed this pattern exactly as described with only minor modifications:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I did an extra round of SC in gray on each eye to make them extra big. </li><li>I did not include the extra "fluff" between the eyes.</li><li>I did not use a wire brush to fluff the ends of the braided tails or ears. </li><li>I trimmed the ears to approximately 2 1/2" so that they were a little longer than the 1" ears described in the pattern.</li></ul><p></p><p>Overall this is just a really fun pattern that I think any Harry Potter fan would be happy to have it. Whoooo wouldn't love to have a Hedwig the Owl hat? (See what I did there?)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYZpJ0wZi7qkxfeqQUdeSef661yuz6AgoD751a_3Eb31IG5p3qQENJ807du8rCo6D4I-bS66MUhegqjqM-nzGsuuGe37rzBIbfUiXT-y0GzOwmGnXDjqxlZhFsq5xnskDP4odBXKWs3GzsU_ZWbNvoJgJxzx2CLA8ItMQRmFGyu98UCSO61Iny297Bg/s3494/HarrisSistersHedwigOwlHat2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3494" data-original-width="2620" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYZpJ0wZi7qkxfeqQUdeSef661yuz6AgoD751a_3Eb31IG5p3qQENJ807du8rCo6D4I-bS66MUhegqjqM-nzGsuuGe37rzBIbfUiXT-y0GzOwmGnXDjqxlZhFsq5xnskDP4odBXKWs3GzsU_ZWbNvoJgJxzx2CLA8ItMQRmFGyu98UCSO61Iny297Bg/w480-h640/HarrisSistersHedwigOwlHat2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowy-owl-crochet-hat" target="_blank">Snowy Owl Crochet Hat</a></p><p>If you have a kiddo that you'd like to make a fun project for, check out these other crochet patterns:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/05/colorful-owl-childs-tote-bag.html" target="_blank">Colorful Owl Child's Tote Bag</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2021/05/lacy-childs-top.html" target="_blank">Lacy Child's Top</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/05/strawberry-tote-bag.html" target="_blank">Strawberry Tote Bag</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2016/05/captain-america-hat.html" target="_blank">Captain America Hat</a></li></ul><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-12137316818932192232023-06-02T07:35:00.000-04:002023-06-02T07:35:44.587-04:00Rainbow Couscous Salad<p>It's picnic and BBQ season! And that means you might be on the lookout for some new side dishes to bring along with you to your next event. This one is a real winner. Because couscous is the main pasta featured, it cooks in 5 minutes and you can't beat that! And this recipe makes a big batch (so plenty to share AND plenty to eat yourself).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5d5Gb2L-JjF-akbrNG7Q8LIvxtTMOLwrW1__7tA6135m4taxTrFMCHVRGfSxWsj6fPLvnrSRGFUOynqV3R8WWPbMpA84noVe3jyrZWW8teOV8_zvnSXvLdIXdeZNQX5Pva29YxGwSQT_pbq4AZ3dbRMygZXPpoadi5jx8_X29sTQ0e4qQtTLOJrKqAQ/s1056/HarrisSistersRainbowCouscousSalad.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5d5Gb2L-JjF-akbrNG7Q8LIvxtTMOLwrW1__7tA6135m4taxTrFMCHVRGfSxWsj6fPLvnrSRGFUOynqV3R8WWPbMpA84noVe3jyrZWW8teOV8_zvnSXvLdIXdeZNQX5Pva29YxGwSQT_pbq4AZ3dbRMygZXPpoadi5jx8_X29sTQ0e4qQtTLOJrKqAQ/w494-h640/HarrisSistersRainbowCouscousSalad.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Rainbow Couscous Salad</h3><p>3 cups cooked couscous</p><p>1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced</p><p>1 15-oz. can corn, drained and rinsed</p><p>1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided</p><p>1/2 tsp. salt</p><p>1/2 cup lemon juice</p><p>3 cloves garlic, minced</p><p>3 cups baby spinach, chopped</p><p>1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed</p><p>1 cup grape tomatoes, halved</p><p>1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion</p><p>6 oz. crumbled feta cheese (optional)</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Cook couscous according to package directions. Set aside to cool.</li><li>Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large baking pan, combine the zucchini, corn, and 2 Tbsp. of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Roast for 10 minutes, until just tender. Let cool.</li><li>Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt.</li><li>In a very large bowl, combine spinach, couscous, chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, and zucchini mixture. Toss to combine. </li><li>Add dressing to desired amount and mix. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.</li><li>If adding feta cheese, either add and mix in just before serving or serve separately as a topping for each person to add to their serving.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9Z_3jXGxDStN9vSod2SE_xhUmbK68CYbHz6Ty9rci-3wf_aMvjMJZ0GkuqfV_yWENjKZ90NIiY1fNm_45LAsubMcV2OPwowWAoS9t6hLiZy715ynYECCZoorMiKJrODw6vpBRT7zyK8XsB77ie5q9NyvS3kTa2esaKUFz5OwiQeuBsoTw6wG-w87Vg/s4032/HarrisSistersRainbowCouscousSalad2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9Z_3jXGxDStN9vSod2SE_xhUmbK68CYbHz6Ty9rci-3wf_aMvjMJZ0GkuqfV_yWENjKZ90NIiY1fNm_45LAsubMcV2OPwowWAoS9t6hLiZy715ynYECCZoorMiKJrODw6vpBRT7zyK8XsB77ie5q9NyvS3kTa2esaKUFz5OwiQeuBsoTw6wG-w87Vg/w480-h640/HarrisSistersRainbowCouscousSalad2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Notes:</h4><div>If you want 3 cups of cooked couscous, you'll need to start with about 1/2 cup uncooked.</div><div><br /></div><div>I usually reserve about 1/4 cup of dressing to add the next day if the couscous has absorbed a lot of dressing after being refrigerated - or if you just want more dressing on your salad.</div><div><br /></div><div>As a side dish, this recipe serves 12.</div><div><br /></div><div>Make sure to check out these other favorite Harris Sisters side dishes for your next summer cookout:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/07/southwest-pasta-salad.html" target="_blank">Southwest Pasta Salad</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/06/broccoli-quinoa-salad-with-honey-lemon.html" target="_blank">Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/05/easy-cole-slaw.html" target="_blank">Easy Southern Cole Slaw</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/04/simple-greek-pasta-salad.html" target="_blank">Simple Greek Pasta Salad</a></li></ul></div><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-85875024950947093672023-05-19T07:28:00.000-04:002023-05-19T07:28:59.068-04:00Easy Cole Slaw<p>Sweet cole slaw is a favorite Southern BBQ side dish. This creamy cole slaw recipe is easy to make, and it's the perfect side dish to bring to your next cookout! </p><p>Be sure to make this recipe ahead of time and put it in the refrigerator to let it soak up the flavors of the dressing. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeDrhI12_LC69xoBcwbtjSw8-Dqelr0HgT71bZscnfYCpSeGeqUerkCdkOZqnpiCY6exXR8t6eUw91hV07UP06PVeDeyv0uxtiw5HVHKsEAcOMXRmC5jTmghCm3hLEBEnarIrs6SmnQ3Wga-5CWziDQnAcS6ASZR_f1RdFnHuOD9GBNufkeD19wkGqQ/s1056/HarrisSistersColeSlaw.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeDrhI12_LC69xoBcwbtjSw8-Dqelr0HgT71bZscnfYCpSeGeqUerkCdkOZqnpiCY6exXR8t6eUw91hV07UP06PVeDeyv0uxtiw5HVHKsEAcOMXRmC5jTmghCm3hLEBEnarIrs6SmnQ3Wga-5CWziDQnAcS6ASZR_f1RdFnHuOD9GBNufkeD19wkGqQ/w494-h640/HarrisSistersColeSlaw.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Easy Cole Slaw</h3><p>1/4 cup milk</p><p>1/2 cup mayonnaise</p><p>1/3 cup sugar</p><p>1 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar</p><p>1 tsp salt</p><p>1/4 tsp pepper</p><p>2, 16 oz. bags of cole slaw mix</p><p>1/4 cup almond slivers (optional)</p><p><br /></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Whisk together the milk, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.</li><li>Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mix and almond slivers in a large bowl. Mix well.</li><li>Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGL2qEzMunBcSFsrrxIXVSToZiQadkMVvOaxF2pBx7hMfgoH9FQcKqqiVWBk1fnsPCHCKgFlLznu34O0VCvlu8GMEoWroUEh-xrX73xMZWsxrDg3Iwyyub2DHHuLtj61uMIvzhr0FZAaAYycj1F7FZ6SV96ou63M4PuyY6RqlXiWAaFd_rdDkwuZeDw/s2016/HarrisSistersColeSlaw2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGL2qEzMunBcSFsrrxIXVSToZiQadkMVvOaxF2pBx7hMfgoH9FQcKqqiVWBk1fnsPCHCKgFlLznu34O0VCvlu8GMEoWroUEh-xrX73xMZWsxrDg3Iwyyub2DHHuLtj61uMIvzhr0FZAaAYycj1F7FZ6SV96ou63M4PuyY6RqlXiWAaFd_rdDkwuZeDw/w480-h640/HarrisSistersColeSlaw2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes:</h3><div><br /></div><div>As you mix this, you may think this seems "dry," but water will release from the cole slaw mix as it sets. So make sure to give it a good stir before you are ready to serve it up.</div><div><br /></div><div>This particular recipe has the added crunch of almond slivers, but you can leave those out if you'd like a more traditional Southern cole slaw. </div><div><br /></div><div>This recipe serves 8-10 as a side dish, so it's perfect to bring to your next cookout, party, backyard barbecue, or pot luck to serve a big crowd!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlnd_71J5qIb6kBPBixYu2hgprtFNZU2NieJHEk1f1xIPvExZNtYui37un_pAhb947Gv1kQg72yXEzAcns3AhBlXOOUEoAJX3X7vRMW_etNpozoAGYRPQkbnkCdunIEhOHDB7tI5YLleDUojMUg28shPgT1R4YJSfKg6ikWLizbTKKUqWvz9s83gTlSQ/s1508/HarrisSistersColeSlaw3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="1508" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlnd_71J5qIb6kBPBixYu2hgprtFNZU2NieJHEk1f1xIPvExZNtYui37un_pAhb947Gv1kQg72yXEzAcns3AhBlXOOUEoAJX3X7vRMW_etNpozoAGYRPQkbnkCdunIEhOHDB7tI5YLleDUojMUg28shPgT1R4YJSfKg6ikWLizbTKKUqWvz9s83gTlSQ/w640-h640/HarrisSistersColeSlaw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Check out these other tried and true Harris Sisters' recipes for your upcoming summertime parties:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2018/06/southern-potato-salad.html" target="_blank">Southern Potato Salad</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/07/southwest-pasta-salad.html" target="_blank">Southwest Pasta Salad</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/04/simple-greek-pasta-salad.html" target="_blank">Simple Greek Pasta Salad</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2022/07/portobello-mushroom-burgers.html" target="_blank">Portobello Mushroom Burgers</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/frozen-lemonade-pie.html" target="_blank">Frozen Lemonade Pie</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/04/toasted-coconut-sour-cream-cake.html" target="_blank">Toasted Coconut Sour Cream Cake</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/11/earthquake-cake.html" target="_blank">Earthquake Cake</a></li></ul></div><ol></ol>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-28953880901865173062023-04-07T08:26:00.007-04:002023-04-08T11:52:34.582-04:00How to Make Your Very Own Barbie Meme<p>The Harris Sisters are always trying to stay on top of the latest trends… did you know the Barbie Selfie Generator is the latest thing to waste time?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtJeKJEuowkALZnAsPE5DI2RTh9JDkmV2Q1UJqCMzOht2qTblmss0V9WuIfOZKWOOcxkWannttm-dEkjG0uABgmBJOZ_3Utm5qEiFKrDRRT2AGDQEgdwi8osAogV275dwF_j0Op8SQLtLLT3f7El_tfZNdvP4sSfRiyBPFrvbIuPeWRhipBSFFpgWmg/s722/BarbieSelfie.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="722" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtJeKJEuowkALZnAsPE5DI2RTh9JDkmV2Q1UJqCMzOht2qTblmss0V9WuIfOZKWOOcxkWannttm-dEkjG0uABgmBJOZ_3Utm5qEiFKrDRRT2AGDQEgdwi8osAogV275dwF_j0Op8SQLtLLT3f7El_tfZNdvP4sSfRiyBPFrvbIuPeWRhipBSFFpgWmg/w640-h336/BarbieSelfie.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>It's easy to do! </p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Visit <a href="https://www.barbieselfie.ai/intl/" target="_blank">Barbie Selfie Generator</a></li><li>Upload your own photo (or take a selfie using the software). (The Barbie Selfie Generator will automatically crop out the background for you and place your photo on the Barbie Movie Poster!) </li><li>Reposition the photo around the Barbie logo if needed. Change the tagline text and change the background color, if desired.</li></ol>Download your Barbie selfie to share with friends or on social media. And don't worry guys, they've got you covered - You can also make a Ken if you'd like!<p></p><p>Take a look at these Harris Sisters examples. In the group photo, I added a description that fit The Harris Sisters specifically "This Barbie is going hunting for vintage."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXTJowymHEhBNJMNRpfVX94C8NoV8Cg_jk9qw_SO6B5WgurV4P44dk3gwdnoqL1HwMo1u3dcPSgf9nD0WmTKuf0VFhflCL2PP8lmz-bSpIlOiErm9-f6u9UNECOVsT7xSuiHVnQo08D1yW8m4SimqjwQTLXfOq5c2SLenTXvQll4-Dym2VwgFF_0y3A/s1920/barbie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXTJowymHEhBNJMNRpfVX94C8NoV8Cg_jk9qw_SO6B5WgurV4P44dk3gwdnoqL1HwMo1u3dcPSgf9nD0WmTKuf0VFhflCL2PP8lmz-bSpIlOiErm9-f6u9UNECOVsT7xSuiHVnQo08D1yW8m4SimqjwQTLXfOq5c2SLenTXvQll4-Dym2VwgFF_0y3A/w360-h640/barbie.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>"But what if I can't think of any text to add?" The Barbie meme generator will autofill text that might work with your photo, and you can either use that text or change it to something that you'd rather use. So easy!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzMKQjLqiVa3tZc5_dpdH4WrYouow1UqNTFn0Zvv5erZ8uzPTVBhggRrhwpo0J1W9ACQ0wRCyRk_ZoDxhxpTYS3uqPLY1hEmAdKsw0mZ6Nh2WfXCyQXkqoSUh3fYNHpoNUsw_WvwUPNKlOTc5IPmIPns_8eK1j6n6cyf9QJPoLDwyyFkGRB1vZsqLhA/s1920/barbie%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzMKQjLqiVa3tZc5_dpdH4WrYouow1UqNTFn0Zvv5erZ8uzPTVBhggRrhwpo0J1W9ACQ0wRCyRk_ZoDxhxpTYS3uqPLY1hEmAdKsw0mZ6Nh2WfXCyQXkqoSUh3fYNHpoNUsw_WvwUPNKlOTc5IPmIPns_8eK1j6n6cyf9QJPoLDwyyFkGRB1vZsqLhA/w360-h640/barbie%20(1).jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3zPZUMx5v4-NrFN8Q3pOy4AgmPb2_gZujdOZ4GqY3dyeb9yWBmF17eV-7Jx1qPLjYhFU2A3cjKmUBd7GLbgRLOf1UcNqZMHGsQHzTE7JPzmD_Zjmai9DKD6JR8nE1HFLxvNF5A6HAPkarEPZ6vYp-KEaHWjg_LAftpWRhT5dCjUPxOixj3NYhlgEEA/s1920/barbie%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3zPZUMx5v4-NrFN8Q3pOy4AgmPb2_gZujdOZ4GqY3dyeb9yWBmF17eV-7Jx1qPLjYhFU2A3cjKmUBd7GLbgRLOf1UcNqZMHGsQHzTE7JPzmD_Zjmai9DKD6JR8nE1HFLxvNF5A6HAPkarEPZ6vYp-KEaHWjg_LAftpWRhT5dCjUPxOixj3NYhlgEEA/w360-h640/barbie%20(2).jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGYBmuH9poA2xfOidoSPPPmu3RKCvZWU-dKbJt8kKh7Xd7S_jxEBEyYW_KpF8tXkmOm2UWRRyXnZZ2dFGsO38JqOGKg0DFnMphveYyu7Xc7X98J_-b1SmU2RaPchcGbYFA_8YEwffzJrc51sPshusZxakluPeHl_dec_SxYLPNHWc1pCEAVdsBy4xBA/s1920/barbie%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGYBmuH9poA2xfOidoSPPPmu3RKCvZWU-dKbJt8kKh7Xd7S_jxEBEyYW_KpF8tXkmOm2UWRRyXnZZ2dFGsO38JqOGKg0DFnMphveYyu7Xc7X98J_-b1SmU2RaPchcGbYFA_8YEwffzJrc51sPshusZxakluPeHl_dec_SxYLPNHWc1pCEAVdsBy4xBA/w360-h640/barbie%20(3).jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Pro Tip: </b>Close up shots work better for this Barbie Selfie Generator. For example, The Harris Sisters had this Barbie group photo all queued up and ready to use and it didn't work quite right for this purpose.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2pV75ZZc0yEGf6NwJ8LQ5v-Lysr9w411BdiTKjKCuwwIzbtL72bRsF7FXGzHZZE3xj5Y6iBfk_ZuuJIB-zXqpHbiB6rIihKXMGjxAkzMBKPeiHsSBdr5_PKI-mFJAiIMhls4bBWHmfpbojGTWbG5fNc85SJx4RwqsLJL8OHqeAlNvp0n4fGFgtEtDzg/s1846/Barbie2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="1846" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2pV75ZZc0yEGf6NwJ8LQ5v-Lysr9w411BdiTKjKCuwwIzbtL72bRsF7FXGzHZZE3xj5Y6iBfk_ZuuJIB-zXqpHbiB6rIihKXMGjxAkzMBKPeiHsSBdr5_PKI-mFJAiIMhls4bBWHmfpbojGTWbG5fNc85SJx4RwqsLJL8OHqeAlNvp0n4fGFgtEtDzg/w640-h426/Barbie2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>So, we were able to crop out individual shots and use those to create the ones shown above. To make your Barbie meme, you can use existing photos (like we did) or take a selfie using the Barbie Selfie website. </p><p>Hope this inspires you to make your own Barbie selfie! You, too, can be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world!</p></div>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-35269867428797683852023-03-01T07:13:00.001-05:002023-07-31T13:53:16.680-04:00How to Plan a Spring Tea Party<p>With winter coming to an end, now is the perfect time to plan a spring Tea Party. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, Mother's Day, Easter, baby or wedding showers, or just enjoying brunch with girlfriends, you can't go wrong with a tea party theme.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiy83LTC7AQdF6k4ldFrlScld4OvQ7Lv5WHxW88kUYenXG0CEZ4SlyE4dM5-IdgifMSqVeK2COkriRlL3t9e9VzxNaAL2awfEX4ZBhwIZkSH5ZA0m6M_zcttgu8C6hBfU8llkhQd4FTKX5JcRm9CzKYJiYQ-VeRkmdqAFes8nZmYxKm8A5v9W5IMY-w/s5134/HarrisSistersTeaParty.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3422" data-original-width="5134" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiy83LTC7AQdF6k4ldFrlScld4OvQ7Lv5WHxW88kUYenXG0CEZ4SlyE4dM5-IdgifMSqVeK2COkriRlL3t9e9VzxNaAL2awfEX4ZBhwIZkSH5ZA0m6M_zcttgu8C6hBfU8llkhQd4FTKX5JcRm9CzKYJiYQ-VeRkmdqAFes8nZmYxKm8A5v9W5IMY-w/w640-h426/HarrisSistersTeaParty.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Spring Tea Party Invitations</h3><p>Start with an invitation that matches your spring tea party aesthetic. If you'd like for your guest to come dressed for the party, add "tea party attire requested" to the invitations. </p><p><br /></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">What to Wear to a Spring Tea Party</h3><div>A tea party invitation can be the perfect time to break out your fancy dresses. Since you're not actually going to meet the royal family, the rules for your tea party outfit can be a bit flexible. Find a fun dress in a bright color, and pair it with some accessories like:</div><div> </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>a hat</li><li>a fascinator</li><li>gloves</li><li>vintage jewelry</li><li>a parasol</li><li>a special purse</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVt10Ppdf0EORNu2ntW-gnF6WXNNC8q9X62A-wRe9_3EhJrfD9f0uaGBrvpgI0NLaxxsVvHw2lYJ4T_xzHdbVnv3Xbgdr5E42NzRMAOil7A_hks1uCJ59Xpt-LnG3UdjbViSXn7P4Xa-5_YVtY2RiqYrmvF7C2WeKonBgsULLS_Fafn6KIph6DNNnKvg/s4120/HarrisSistersTeaParty3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3455" data-original-width="4120" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVt10Ppdf0EORNu2ntW-gnF6WXNNC8q9X62A-wRe9_3EhJrfD9f0uaGBrvpgI0NLaxxsVvHw2lYJ4T_xzHdbVnv3Xbgdr5E42NzRMAOil7A_hks1uCJ59Xpt-LnG3UdjbViSXn7P4Xa-5_YVtY2RiqYrmvF7C2WeKonBgsULLS_Fafn6KIph6DNNnKvg/w640-h536/HarrisSistersTeaParty3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Spring Tea Party Decorations</h3><div>Part of the fun of decorating for a spring tea party will be the decorations. Now's your chance to bring out your vintage china, jadeite, pink Depression glass, and milk glass to set a stunning table. Mix in bouquets of colorful flowers and set them all on a vintage tablecloth. </div><div><br /></div><div>Mix and match your vintage china, tea cups, saucers, and tea pots to create unique spring tea party table settings. We chose to use tea pots for both vases and to serve tea. And make sure to use cake stands and pedestals to add height to your table.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vWGSypx14j6EEmuX_-jZcsiutTMdFgtyHxtnsD1ou-4OmCYvqVZnioJNXBKV-aV1rx330bBmxFF6NOWsRH4GefoCkoFLVdlg4iuQOhUqsnizTqQZXdF0wlulbrA4bgkADv0-tPH6MqgDrEGHnlDfFJzLvbrqkCBO7NU4zA6pf-AwAsv5zNQH3w1KGA/s6240/HarrisSistersTeaPartyDecor2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vWGSypx14j6EEmuX_-jZcsiutTMdFgtyHxtnsD1ou-4OmCYvqVZnioJNXBKV-aV1rx330bBmxFF6NOWsRH4GefoCkoFLVdlg4iuQOhUqsnizTqQZXdF0wlulbrA4bgkADv0-tPH6MqgDrEGHnlDfFJzLvbrqkCBO7NU4zA6pf-AwAsv5zNQH3w1KGA/w426-h640/HarrisSistersTeaPartyDecor2.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdftfRhnnbCIjx4g3prcEnTQxm2e1Xin4PL1iSsvUitWgOoEZD7IYyn0B7gfcvhpq_EUDEccUJrSmSJZ30UEv6aYNVn5AwtU81JwWCUwb4L6KNyyVztevElgUnsTrCdT5irPjUqKEYrAuNvH5iTakvseCnvj8blmLQatwDRrZnDU1vNt_7DEd_8MF-w/s5333/HarrisSistersTeaPartyDecor.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5333" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdftfRhnnbCIjx4g3prcEnTQxm2e1Xin4PL1iSsvUitWgOoEZD7IYyn0B7gfcvhpq_EUDEccUJrSmSJZ30UEv6aYNVn5AwtU81JwWCUwb4L6KNyyVztevElgUnsTrCdT5irPjUqKEYrAuNvH5iTakvseCnvj8blmLQatwDRrZnDU1vNt_7DEd_8MF-w/w500-h640/HarrisSistersTeaPartyDecor.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Gather teacups and luncheon sized plates for guests. You can create beautiful place settings by mixing and matching pieces. If you don’t own tea cups, ask each guest to bring a tea cup with them to the party. At the beginning of the tea party, you can have each guest tell where they got their tea cup and why it is special to them as an icebreaker.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the photo below, the tea cup and saucer are a matching set, but they are layered with a pink Depression glass salad plate and then another vintage gold-rimmed china salad plate.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP7vq_9Hkedufm5LxbMkLEM-z-bNyWNKIPPSVPjnamwxX1g7tNUbUM6Tcso2_38H22HM-nTM_cbaXLeRzot0twfmFsreunrAaGYQBHh_Tmfv6Lu8wGt5RADwIHCU95tkzO-TByUejggg9Ovq8fqd0xZJ4aNldDJR1m9CkZ9QdaiLhaQ-u_wwuxWqkzw/s6240/HarrisSistersAppleRoseTarts2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP7vq_9Hkedufm5LxbMkLEM-z-bNyWNKIPPSVPjnamwxX1g7tNUbUM6Tcso2_38H22HM-nTM_cbaXLeRzot0twfmFsreunrAaGYQBHh_Tmfv6Lu8wGt5RADwIHCU95tkzO-TByUejggg9Ovq8fqd0xZJ4aNldDJR1m9CkZ9QdaiLhaQ-u_wwuxWqkzw/w640-h426/HarrisSistersAppleRoseTarts2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">The Perfect Spring Tea Party Menu</h3><div>For your spring tea party menu, you want to serve simple finger foods and appetizers. Serve a mix of both savory and sweet foods. And don't forget to include a variety of beverages in case you have guests who don't actually enjoy drinking tea. If you're holding your party outside (like we did), you might also want to consider serving cold beverages too. Here's a list of our spring tea party food ideas:</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Savory Appetizers</h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/01/gouda-and-tomato-tea-sandwiches.html" target="_blank">Gouda and Tomato Tea Sandwiches</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/01/baked-pimento-cheese-pinwheels.html" target="_blank">Baked Pimento Cheese Pinwheels</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/01/cucumber-tea-sandwiches.html" target="_blank">Cucumber Tea Sandwiches</a></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUWqcaHGFoxHuYgxHlAp_-sx8fsLrkQQxtQo5EtWSvd2z3wVZ17ScUOv5U1ZHzg9R-WARcNlKtNLh4sJN5A2e8wmjDjw6DjItNWYQzU1V20Sl6kKEsTaM9gXIaUpI27Kums4eo9qu3VBMXkJ4oUS7fdPF2gG5lXmt6D81Z-XFY55GEkUK5WM8cRkT2Q/s6240/HarrisSistersCucumberSandwiches.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUWqcaHGFoxHuYgxHlAp_-sx8fsLrkQQxtQo5EtWSvd2z3wVZ17ScUOv5U1ZHzg9R-WARcNlKtNLh4sJN5A2e8wmjDjw6DjItNWYQzU1V20Sl6kKEsTaM9gXIaUpI27Kums4eo9qu3VBMXkJ4oUS7fdPF2gG5lXmt6D81Z-XFY55GEkUK5WM8cRkT2Q/w640-h426/HarrisSistersCucumberSandwiches.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Sweets</h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/02/apple-rose-tarts-how-to-make-puff.html" target="_blank">Apple Rose Tarts</a></li><li>Cupcakes (we served both <a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2021/04/lemon-velvet-cake.html" target="_blank">Lemon Velvet</a> and Red Velvet to offer a variety)</li><li>Chocolate Eclairs</li><li>Macarons</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDGIjSATCcAmzRLcaRIujckHH_nJiMSzV9PA0EWoaSFKRHKJXNXNigp4dQHv3NbJJXXXd7I8ZvNiGa8vYzzf4W5hv8DYmrZRVXydxN88IjFkAzXhEbYiCGRWY4m5iWgPE18eEvKM4PzOa-c4KHqDZpKOGFXySx7bVvcnWe5QSiW5_0plxKmDZjGfrQA/s6240/HarrisSistersTeaPartySweets.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDGIjSATCcAmzRLcaRIujckHH_nJiMSzV9PA0EWoaSFKRHKJXNXNigp4dQHv3NbJJXXXd7I8ZvNiGa8vYzzf4W5hv8DYmrZRVXydxN88IjFkAzXhEbYiCGRWY4m5iWgPE18eEvKM4PzOa-c4KHqDZpKOGFXySx7bVvcnWe5QSiW5_0plxKmDZjGfrQA/w426-h640/HarrisSistersTeaPartySweets.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Beverages</h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Variety of hot teas (Green Tea, Peppermint Tea, Raspberry Tea, Earl Grey)</li><ul><li>plus milk, lemon, and sugar for serving</li></ul><li>Iced tea</li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/08/fresh-squeezed-lemonade.html" target="_blank">Lemonade</a></li><li>Champagne</li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2017/10/how-to-make-perfect-wine-spritzer.html" target="_blank">Wine Spritzer</a></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sKCDuyllWBhnEltNYyxZfBOPKYpjLXKvUJNd5iREvf2MPJWH_YQwCp5GMzFnYVmpwiB-KAj1nuX7skTtgZZKoMXXZ_zRkQKY6y13FN2VxdudjDBD_TN5jK6UHXUb_l1n0OmqsZqFA-djtpF-f_HEA22R2_SXjOS-A1meBa-LhqnibHh-deQLz_JtDQ/s6240/HarrisSistersTeaPartyBeverages.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sKCDuyllWBhnEltNYyxZfBOPKYpjLXKvUJNd5iREvf2MPJWH_YQwCp5GMzFnYVmpwiB-KAj1nuX7skTtgZZKoMXXZ_zRkQKY6y13FN2VxdudjDBD_TN5jK6UHXUb_l1n0OmqsZqFA-djtpF-f_HEA22R2_SXjOS-A1meBa-LhqnibHh-deQLz_JtDQ/w640-h426/HarrisSistersTeaPartyBeverages.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Other spring tea party appropriate menu items include:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Scones and Clotted Cream (or Butter) with </li><ul><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2021/06/blueberry-jam.html" target="_blank">Blueberry Jam</a> or</li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/martha-stewarts-strawberry-preserves.html" target="_blank">Strawberry Preserves</a></li></ul><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-original-chick-fil-chicken-salad.html" target="_blank">Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/06/tomato-basil-bruschetta.html" target="_blank">Tomato Basil Bruschetta</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/01/sausage-stuffed-mushrooms.html" target="_blank">Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/01/champagne-punch.html" target="_blank">Champagne Punch</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/08/pink-party-punch.html" target="_blank">Non-Alcoholic Party Punch</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/homemade-vitamin-water-easy-recipes-to.html" target="_blank">Fruit-Infused Water</a></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_r7CtO0GNrXltRaNIjZt-MqjediTK4_vmJ9olI_UwWR8AD3swFCP8igZJxQohTiGA6jMo5GzwLBTXfqHoFGOzlSW6Wt4coS9zzmlM9UTsGSTcAG2LwE01QGLq2vu3-n1hewxpPoiSq3IRcNcmoi9peNimV5RHjwO6tUw1aZkmbh4eanbpBEvduS3QQ/s4120/HarrisSistersTeaParty3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3455" data-original-width="4120" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_r7CtO0GNrXltRaNIjZt-MqjediTK4_vmJ9olI_UwWR8AD3swFCP8igZJxQohTiGA6jMo5GzwLBTXfqHoFGOzlSW6Wt4coS9zzmlM9UTsGSTcAG2LwE01QGLq2vu3-n1hewxpPoiSq3IRcNcmoi9peNimV5RHjwO6tUw1aZkmbh4eanbpBEvduS3QQ/w640-h536/HarrisSistersTeaParty3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>We hope you've found some fabulous spring tea party ideas that you can enjoy with your friends and family. </div><div><br /></div><div>This post contains affiliate links.</div>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-29293822351610813582023-02-20T09:11:00.000-05:002023-02-20T09:11:15.202-05:00Apple Rose Tarts | How to Make Puff Pastry Apple Roses<p>Whether you're throwing a wedding shower, baby shower, tea party, or Mother's Day celebration, wow your guests with these tiny glazed apple rose tarts. Perfect for serving alongside your other party appetizers, these individual mini desserts look adorable served in tea cups.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJh77pOro-8SvnCK5keAIYbOfS5C6WqgfNoX2eFJ_5quJh3x9SHRRFyT0YVCZakIg0Pe5NcRYXGKfkD0W9oXGaiwDv7CMEFMpc_VV6gznUf5snI0PNpHdXRh6Dj-yQ5YZNSiADQo_2oTkF-Ojj3lSph-WiAU4atQsYGojHH2xjGzggSuZMdqHRCmbbgQ/s1056/HarrisSistersAppleRoseTarts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJh77pOro-8SvnCK5keAIYbOfS5C6WqgfNoX2eFJ_5quJh3x9SHRRFyT0YVCZakIg0Pe5NcRYXGKfkD0W9oXGaiwDv7CMEFMpc_VV6gznUf5snI0PNpHdXRh6Dj-yQ5YZNSiADQo_2oTkF-Ojj3lSph-WiAU4atQsYGojHH2xjGzggSuZMdqHRCmbbgQ/w494-h640/HarrisSistersAppleRoseTarts.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Apple Rose Tarts</h3><p>2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough</p><p>2 medium pink or red apples like Pink Lady or Fuji</p><p>juice from half a lemon</p><p>4 Tbsp. strawberry preserves</p><p>1 Tbsp. water</p><p>powdered sugar for dusting</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Thaw puff pastry sheets at room temperature.</li><li>Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Set aside.</li><li>Remove core from apples. Using a mandoline slicer, slice apples as thin as possible. (The thinner the apples, the more pliable they will be, which will prevent them from breaking when rolling.)</li><li>Place apple slices into a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Fill bowl with enough water to cover apple slices. Mix in lemon juice to prevent apples from browning. Heat bowl of apples for about 1-2 minutes in the microwave or until apples are soft and pliable.</li><li>Lightly flour a pastry board. Place puff pastry sheets on board and slice each sheet into six equal strips.</li><li>In a small bowl, add strawberry preserves and 1 Tbsp. water. Stir together and then heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds, or until warm and easy to spread. Spread a thin layer of preserve mixture on one side of each strip of dough.</li><li>Line apple slices on the upper half of each strip of dough, so that they are sticking out partially, with the skin part of the slices sticking out above the dough. (You don't want too much of the apple sticking out above the dough, otherwise this part of the apple will overcook in the oven. You just want about 1/3 sticking out.) Overlap the apple slices when lining them on the strip of dough. Fold up the bottom half of the dough.</li><li>Starting at one end, carefully roll up the strip of dough, forming a tight spiral. Stretch the end of the dough and pinch to close. Place into greased muffin tin. Repeat with remaining dough.</li><li>Place muffin pan into the lower half of the oven. (This will prevent the apples from browning too fast.) Bake for about 40 minutes or until puff pastry is fully cooked.</li><li>Dust apple roses with powdered sugar right before serving.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3tqSeQf7GnbTvorEFHsgqT5sgQutWIE23jg6vBqjd1TRDc52FUIOnLkbfCH8YsDpwb7Vp7rOtFvKR_Nybu4JJ_-MNXf8S_OzG6NI2VpUJDuhKP9K1oT8WjzCyDgj6dHXzPCCLEKJEo1lCQVb6UbK0oqlTW5QNTynerI270Ooob9j5dDvof2_JSDE7Q/s6240/HarrisSistersAppleRoseTarts2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3tqSeQf7GnbTvorEFHsgqT5sgQutWIE23jg6vBqjd1TRDc52FUIOnLkbfCH8YsDpwb7Vp7rOtFvKR_Nybu4JJ_-MNXf8S_OzG6NI2VpUJDuhKP9K1oT8WjzCyDgj6dHXzPCCLEKJEo1lCQVb6UbK0oqlTW5QNTynerI270Ooob9j5dDvof2_JSDE7Q/w640-h426/HarrisSistersAppleRoseTarts2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>If you're planning a party, make sure to check out these other recipes for finger foods:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/01/gouda-and-tomato-tea-sandwiches.html" target="_blank">Gouda and Tomato Tea Sandwiches</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/12/classic-cheese-ball-recipe.html" target="_blank">Classic Cheese Ball</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-original-chick-fil-chicken-salad.html" target="_blank">Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/02/sweet-corn-salsa.html" target="_blank">Sweet Corn Salsa</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/01/spinach-artichoke-dip.html" target="_blank">Spinach Artichoke Dip</a></li></ul></div><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-90975461265645386872023-02-05T09:32:00.002-05:002023-02-05T09:32:56.607-05:00Cheerwine Pound Cake<p>The star of this pink pound cake recipe is Cheerwine soda - or more specifically "The South's unique cherry soft drink." While not everyone may be familiar with this soda, if you're from the South, you probably know all about the distinct cherry flavor of Cheerwine.</p><p>This cake capitalizes on that cherry flavor and adds in a complementary almond flavor to make a one-of-a-kind bundt cake. </p><p>And it's pink, which makes it perfect for sharing with your Sweetie for Valentine's Day! Serve it up with some maraschino cherries and a side of Cheerwine and you've got a sweet date.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPP5aIS9FG5cYC-b8UhG36TOPUOUMKEc6YI8uDBNOpq6gBpiWAJkT1kUuOfY-vyFvfgdSMZudhOeUXGCoPxFitfjfftKrOh2PENOLoqMsvAj4xb_OvwcO2xlQj8KVy8FaxFNvyl-_ExTBSeJzrh4F3L0lNGGFNHQ0gCdFwiw-AaSPzzzCnEVzLgL22g/s1056/HarrisSistersCheerwineCake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPP5aIS9FG5cYC-b8UhG36TOPUOUMKEc6YI8uDBNOpq6gBpiWAJkT1kUuOfY-vyFvfgdSMZudhOeUXGCoPxFitfjfftKrOh2PENOLoqMsvAj4xb_OvwcO2xlQj8KVy8FaxFNvyl-_ExTBSeJzrh4F3L0lNGGFNHQ0gCdFwiw-AaSPzzzCnEVzLgL22g/w494-h640/HarrisSistersCheerwineCake.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Cheerwine Pound Cake</h3><p>1 1/2 cups butter softened (3 sticks)</p><p>3 cups sugar</p><p>5 large eggs</p><p>3 cups all purpose flour</p><p>1 cup Cheerwine</p><p>1/4 teaspoon salt</p><p>1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</p><p>1/4 teaspoon almond extract</p><p>20 drops red food coloring</p><p>maraschino cherries to garnish</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Lower the middle oven rack to the next to lowest position (or raise the top oven rack to the next highest position). This will allow enough room for the cake to rise without hitting the rack above it. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. </li><li>In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Cream until mixture is light and fluffy.</li><li>Add eggs to the mixture one at a time and beat well.</li><li>Alternate adding flour and Cheerwine, and mix until incorporated.</li><li>With mixer on low speed, add salt, extracts, and food coloring.</li><li>Thoroughly grease a bundt pan and add batter to pan.</li><li>Bake approximately 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.</li><li>Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before flipping out onto wire rack. Glaze with Simple Vanilla Glaze, if desired (recipe follows).</li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;">Simple Vanilla Glaze</h3><p></p><div>1 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted</div><div><div>1-2 Tablespoons milk</div><div>1 teaspoon vanilla extract </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Combine sugar with 1 Tablespoon of milk. Add additional milk if needed for desired thickness.</li><li>Drizzle onto completely cooled cake by the spoonful.</li></ol></div></div><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Notes:</h4><div>This recipe makes a very thick batter.</div><div><br /></div><div>While the Cheerwine itself lends some of the coloring to the cake, most of the pink color comes from the food coloring that you'll add. If you'd like a deeper pink, add more food coloring.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you can't find Cheerwine in your area, you can substitute another cherry flavored soda, such as Cherry Coke, Cherry Pepsi, or Cherry Dr. Pepper.</div><div><br /></div><div>The flavor that comes through the most in this cake is the almond extract. If you're a big fan of the cherry flavor of Cheerwine, you might want to substitute cherry extract for the almond extract. You can also add cherry extract to the glaze instead of vanilla, if desired.</div><div><br /></div><div>We opted to make the cake without a glaze, and it was delicious!</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Other Soda-Flavored Cakes You Might Like:</h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/05/cherry-dr-pepper-cake.html" target="_blank">Cherry Dr. Pepper Cake</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/03/jeanne-robertson-dont-send-man-to.html" target="_blank">7-Up Pound Cake</a></li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;">If you're a fan of cherries, make sure to check out these other cherry recipes too!</h4></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/07/glazed-cherry-breakfast-cake.html" target="_blank">Glazed Cherry Breakfast Cake</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/04/miss-daisys-frozen-cherry-salad.html" target="_blank">Miss Daisy's Frozen Cherry Salad</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/11/cranberry-cherry-sauce.html" target="_blank">Cranberry Cherry Sauce</a></li></ul></div><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-6145862484471481922023-01-30T07:28:00.001-05:002023-01-30T07:28:20.701-05:00Cucumber Tea Sandwiches<p>A favorite among tea parties, garden parties, Mother's Day brunches, baby showers, and bridal showers, Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are the perfect small bite. These savory appetizers are a tasty addition to your party table. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAvHsX3tf8O14xKXPqmfy5pE9lmbsoh9kg5IvTFmvrNJ7o7EIMToUo5gDt0313I7zXb2YjcjOpETnPelujSE4cdiQ1QMZfWTbVyQ2Zy-5tS3WNRKwx-tYxtT2WHkbgNcC3R7Yq0fWcfqMwZtwSL1EctazGrDqfBq7mXqR4jx0Wl2YuaDuFJNLRvghDg/s1056/HarrisSistersCucumberTeaSandwiches.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAvHsX3tf8O14xKXPqmfy5pE9lmbsoh9kg5IvTFmvrNJ7o7EIMToUo5gDt0313I7zXb2YjcjOpETnPelujSE4cdiQ1QMZfWTbVyQ2Zy-5tS3WNRKwx-tYxtT2WHkbgNcC3R7Yq0fWcfqMwZtwSL1EctazGrDqfBq7mXqR4jx0Wl2YuaDuFJNLRvghDg/w494-h640/HarrisSistersCucumberTeaSandwiches.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Cucumber Tea Sandwiches</h3><p>1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced</p><p>1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened</p><p>¼ cup mayonnaise</p><p>¼ teaspoon garlic powder</p><p>¼ teaspoon onion powder</p><p>1 loaf sliced white bread, crusts removed</p><p>1 pinch lemon pepper (optional)</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Place cucumber slices between 2 paper towels set in a colander. Allow liquid to drain, about 10 minutes.</li><li>Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl until smooth.</li><li>Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.</li><li>Divide cucumber slices over half of the bread slices. If desired, sprinkle lemon pepper on cucumber.</li><li>Stack the other half of the bread slices spread-side down over cucumber to make sandwiches; slice into triangles.</li></ol><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjXpBJTodwTCULFZmDp3qSdZTJrXNmCqOvd5Xg7S-0JDf29s54wWE3k7A1VBoLY3Np0XllQ1VbHFs-DKI11R3hq8yKB3_DJezAGgb_kqdnXIXRf9pXMw5cBbYrJliDd-TvwmYBZHHhMH1i-vR6I2cnmIfrWMqsnyVVWozfqWTcDh6oc8h4msyLEST7Q/s6240/HarrisSistersCucumberTeaSandwiches2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjXpBJTodwTCULFZmDp3qSdZTJrXNmCqOvd5Xg7S-0JDf29s54wWE3k7A1VBoLY3Np0XllQ1VbHFs-DKI11R3hq8yKB3_DJezAGgb_kqdnXIXRf9pXMw5cBbYrJliDd-TvwmYBZHHhMH1i-vR6I2cnmIfrWMqsnyVVWozfqWTcDh6oc8h4msyLEST7Q/w640-h426/HarrisSistersCucumberTeaSandwiches2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">How far in advance can you make Cucumber Tea Sandwiches?</h3><div><div>You should only make Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on the same day you will be serving and eating them. And ideally, you should not make them more than an hour or two earlier when possible.</div><div><br /></div><div>The danger is that the inside of the bread will get soggy and the outside will become dry. (And nobody wants that.)</div><div><br /></div><div>If you'd like to get a jump on your party prep, you can make the spread a day beforehand and store it in the refrigerator. And then assemble the sandwiches right before plating and serving. Easy peasy!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>If you're planning a party soon, make sure to check out these other appetizer and beverage recipes:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/01/gouda-and-tomato-tea-sandwiches.html" target="_blank">Gouda and Tomato Tea Sandwiches</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-original-chick-fil-chicken-salad.html" target="_blank">Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/06/tomato-basil-bruschetta.html" target="_blank">Tomato Basil Bruschetta</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/01/baked-pimento-cheese-pinwheels.html" target="_blank">Baked Pimento Cheese Pinwheels</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/pineapple-marmalade-brie.html" target="_blank">Pineapple Marmalade Brie</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/02/cranberry-pomegranate-sangria.html" target="_blank">Cranberry Pomegranate Sangria</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/01/champagne-punch.html" target="_blank">Champagne Punch</a></li></ul></div><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-73525923238345854372023-01-24T07:31:00.000-05:002023-01-24T07:31:12.823-05:00Gouda and Tomato Tea Sandwiches<p>These simple tea sandwiches are perfect for any upcoming parties you might be planning so make sure to save this recipe for your next bridal shower, baby shower, tea party, cocktail party, or brunch. It only takes 7 ingredients to make these savory little appetizer sandwiches. You can make the topping the night before and then assemble the sandwiches right before serving.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs7Q7xg_s0FoKJUXtPrtBnC_CTz1x7ylzUxep4gKywKBgKYZg2ZL8jhprpRMixYyW09lGEzmOgbUpc79NJPZuuiDjw_xh2Dv4IfRAbS9r-ziIbeb46-Kx_xULOZpXBOg056wiHryfu5Nu7HAQTJyqLUP_Je6aTBZKT-1v2OWYn0X1Tro0iBKjrHm-vgg/s1056/HarrisSistersGoudaTomatoTeaSandwiches.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs7Q7xg_s0FoKJUXtPrtBnC_CTz1x7ylzUxep4gKywKBgKYZg2ZL8jhprpRMixYyW09lGEzmOgbUpc79NJPZuuiDjw_xh2Dv4IfRAbS9r-ziIbeb46-Kx_xULOZpXBOg056wiHryfu5Nu7HAQTJyqLUP_Je6aTBZKT-1v2OWYn0X1Tro0iBKjrHm-vgg/w494-h640/HarrisSistersGoudaTomatoTeaSandwiches.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Gouda and Tomato Tea Sandwiches</h3><p>2 Italian baguettes</p><p>2 garlic cloves</p><p>1/2 cup mayonnaise</p><p>4 oz. Gouda, finely grated</p><p>7 oz. Mozzarella cheese, finely grated</p><p>3 small tomatoes, sliced into wedges</p><p>Fresh Dill, Cilantro, or Parsley (for garnish)</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Preheat oven to 350˚F.</li><li>Slice bread on diagonal about 1/2" thick and place slices in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.</li><li>Finely grate cheeses and place in a medium bowl.</li><li>Press garlic into the bowl and stir in approximately 1/2 cup mayonnaise. (Add 1 Tbsp. at a time until you have a spreadable consistency.) Mix the spread together until well combined.</li><li>Bake bread at 350˚F for about 7-10 minutes or until edges are beginning to turn golden. Remove from oven. </li><li>While bread is still warm, top each slice of bread with spread. Top with tomato wedge and garnish with fresh herbs of choice.</li></ol><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHlarV_xOQQw96pBaiuXRyE_s5SM27_ORox48RymQMfClY22O0SZ7V-1wOwTuauln8im1RWHNwR8NPr5-7JvxknU3CeZh3sUYmYGNiDHb8QW3uC686GMCEIgMXDgcoi5oCLIjL8RqZIJqDoa4SXdiiV6qQSiHki7CcWHsYFXuoLw3YRhzAtkLgvvX8g/s6240/HarrisSistersGoudaTomatoTeaSandwiches2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHlarV_xOQQw96pBaiuXRyE_s5SM27_ORox48RymQMfClY22O0SZ7V-1wOwTuauln8im1RWHNwR8NPr5-7JvxknU3CeZh3sUYmYGNiDHb8QW3uC686GMCEIgMXDgcoi5oCLIjL8RqZIJqDoa4SXdiiV6qQSiHki7CcWHsYFXuoLw3YRhzAtkLgvvX8g/w640-h426/HarrisSistersGoudaTomatoTeaSandwiches2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>If you're planning a party soon, make sure to check out these other party appetizer recipes:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/12/classic-cheese-ball-recipe.html" target="_blank">Classic Cheese Ball</a> </li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/01/sausage-stuffed-mushrooms.html" target="_blank">Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/01/cowboy-caviar.html" target="_blank">Cowboy Caviar</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/pineapple-marmalade-brie.html" target="_blank">Pineapple Marmalade Brie</a></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185079240216339456.post-34229488895403438622023-01-18T07:17:00.000-05:002023-01-18T07:17:14.753-05:00Baked Pimento Cheese Pinwheels<p>Pimento cheese is a true Southern delicacy. And this savory appetizer recipe takes it to the next level by encasing it in pastry. These Baked Pimento Cheese Pinwheels are a delicious, fun, and easy-to-eat appetizer that you'll love to serve at your next party. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Jr789KaQHFMj0YBzU_9TgubgmjplWep8ruU0zR5bbqVZUVafGuvryOas6iotw9dPR4LBGiSLAn6KtwbXBE3TYeDKhewjL2YsCCmM9vFFScngLj6Z3jIXEn02Sl6a22EEqyzAeG8S8Y660HpaM6DYsfvI8-V6RLtCzgSoioz2MsUEpN-ZfpAelkwwsg/s1056/HarrisSistersPimentoCheesePinwheels.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Jr789KaQHFMj0YBzU_9TgubgmjplWep8ruU0zR5bbqVZUVafGuvryOas6iotw9dPR4LBGiSLAn6KtwbXBE3TYeDKhewjL2YsCCmM9vFFScngLj6Z3jIXEn02Sl6a22EEqyzAeG8S8Y660HpaM6DYsfvI8-V6RLtCzgSoioz2MsUEpN-ZfpAelkwwsg/w494-h640/HarrisSistersPimentoCheesePinwheels.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Baked Pimento Cheese Pinwheels</h3><p>2 cans Pillsbury Crescent Rolls</p><p>2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese</p><p>8 ounces cream cheese, softened</p><p>1/2 cup mayonnaise</p><p>1/4 teaspoon garlic powder</p><p>1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper</p><p>1/4 teaspoon onion powder</p><p>1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained</p><p>salt and black pepper, to taste</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.</li><li>Place the extra sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and pimentos into a large mixing bowl. </li><li>Use a mixer to beat at medium speed, until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.</li><li>Unroll the crescent rolls, keeping the perforated sections together. Gently pinch the perforations so they stay together.</li><li>Spread pimento cheese evenly on top. Carefully roll the crescent roll to create a roll. </li><li>Set in refrigerator for 30 minutes for easier slicing. </li><li>Gently slice the roll into 1-inch long sections using a sharp knife. </li><li>Place onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to not crowd the rolls or they will stick to each other while baking.</li><li>Bake at 350℉ for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.</li><li>Allow to cool for about 5 minutes then remove from the pan.</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HHo2kdEawPhuflCdmZqW8fMI_ciMIGFFSAJHC5Wi8kGuGg5XrXYa4x9Cfv7F-4OijoYBxzWjGxIjPbwLfWPNtwBj5NNFONI7DoTL7w7XW5aDyCLRAlH4oX7TB5tW48elg8DbTEE0f77iWtM_NKbZaEWjGtnVnE5Mzsa38hNNnUmpvNqBaxYkHAOmKw/s3463/HarrisSistersPimentoCheesePinwheels2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3463" data-original-width="2309" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HHo2kdEawPhuflCdmZqW8fMI_ciMIGFFSAJHC5Wi8kGuGg5XrXYa4x9Cfv7F-4OijoYBxzWjGxIjPbwLfWPNtwBj5NNFONI7DoTL7w7XW5aDyCLRAlH4oX7TB5tW48elg8DbTEE0f77iWtM_NKbZaEWjGtnVnE5Mzsa38hNNnUmpvNqBaxYkHAOmKw/w426-h640/HarrisSistersPimentoCheesePinwheels2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Notes: </h3><div>The softer the dough is, the more these pinwheels spread during baking. Refrigerating in step 6 helps with this.</div><div><br /></div><div>Crescent roll dough won't slice particularly evenly, even after refrigerating. (You won't have perfect circles of dough.) However, they will even out while baking.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Serve Pimento Cheese</h3><div><br /></div><div>If you don't want to make fancy pants baked pinwheel appetizers with this pimento cheese recipe, you could easily just make the pimento cheese portion of the recipe (steps 1-3) and serve it:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>as a dip with crackers, veggies, or chips </li><li>on regular sandwiches, finger (tea-sized) sandwiches, or grilled sandwiches</li><li>as a filling for a quesadilla</li><li>as a burger topping</li><li>as a topping for cooked veggies or baked potatoes</li><li>as a topping for French fries</li><li>mixed into grits </li><li>mixed into macaroni and cheese</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMS7FMIa3XgNrsePie6F9u4IsV_eT7UhiVOqx3-bQw8Px5sZECGaObgaeZjJBEZMDYglihzO-bQuGAASYL3NqTsVbv2U6eFETNkqo7NIe4bOLoVn6_vCV7WpVEexkt4D48wBGq4sLvo6gVaZ-_VbfWYeesbKBJsKHhXxz_NyaKDjyig3Tfgl7vSSVpbQ/s3024/HarrisSistersPimentoCheese2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMS7FMIa3XgNrsePie6F9u4IsV_eT7UhiVOqx3-bQw8Px5sZECGaObgaeZjJBEZMDYglihzO-bQuGAASYL3NqTsVbv2U6eFETNkqo7NIe4bOLoVn6_vCV7WpVEexkt4D48wBGq4sLvo6gVaZ-_VbfWYeesbKBJsKHhXxz_NyaKDjyig3Tfgl7vSSVpbQ/w640-h640/HarrisSistersPimentoCheese2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>If you're throwing a party soon, check out these other appetizer recipes:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2023/01/buffalo-chicken-dip.html" target="_blank">Buffalo Chicken Dip</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/01/spinach-artichoke-dip.html" target="_blank">Spinach Artichoke Dip</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2014/01/cowboy-caviar.html" target="_blank">Cowboy Caviar</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/05/unbelievably-good-fruit-dip.html" target="_blank">Unbelievably Good Fruit Dip</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2015/02/mexican-street-corn-dip.html" target="_blank">Mexican Street Corn Dip</a></li><li><a href="https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-original-chick-fil-chicken-salad.html" target="_blank">Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><p></p>Donna Walkushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617335465053376254noreply@blogger.com0