Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Isn't it Time for a Little Pampering?



Come spend Ground Hog’s Day with us at the 3rd Annual JUNKMARKET Style “Pamper Yourself” Trunk Show sponsored by JMS and Otten Bros. Garden Center and Landscaping. This show is back by serious popular demand…just for you! We started this “girls just wanna have fun” event three years ago on kind of a whim to put a little ray of sunshine in our Minnesota winter. What has happened is not to be believed! Women come out by the groves to take in the sunshine, the plants, awesome product, and the AMAZING group of vintage vendors gathered at Otten Bros. 

Signs of spring will be most obvious in the tropical greenhouse so you won’t have to travel all the way to Punxsutwany to find out what Sir Ground Hog has to say. Rumor has it he’s staying above ground this year…or at least for just one day we can believe winter is over. We deserve that much, don’t we?! Most of the uber talented dealers that cater to all your womanly needs will be returning, not to mention some very cool, fresh, and all new surprise vendors will be on hand to make your day a whole lot better than your average February 2nd. Doesn’t get any better than that!

Let’s face facts together…the holidays are lovely, yet exhausting and the Minnesota winter weather has a way of zapping our energy. That’s why Otten Bros., JMS, and a few of our favorite friends continue this tradition that has now become as watched and followed as Ground Hog’s Day. OK, maybe that’s stretching things a bit…but not much! One thing is for sure, this trunk show remains to be focused on one of your favorite people…you!!! Come join us in the sunshine without shadows…you’ll be glad you did. To see more vendor profiles, click here.  Here’s the skinny.
What: Pamper Yourself Trunk Show…You Deserve it!
When: February 2, 2013 9AM to 4 PM
Where: Otten Bros. Garden Center and Landscaping, 2350 West Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake, MN 55356
Why: Because girls just wanna have fun in the sun with no sign of shadows!
Other Area Attractions: Harvest Moon for breakfast, Country Cake Cupboard for lunch, The Red Rooster and Birch’s for happy hour and dinner. Now that’s a girl’s day out!!
Here is your list of “Not to be Missed” vintage dealers, jewelers, crafters, and artisans!
JUNKMARKET and GETFRESH Vintage
Cottage Elements
Grace and Corazon
Junk re [defined]
Flirtations
White Line by Kriss Lecocq
Jolie Raimondo
Julie Pierce
Minnesota Robot
Chipping with Charm
Signs of the Times
Ladeeda Design
Pickin’ and Grinnin”
Stonyhill
Mary Jeans

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Taco Soup Served up Ala-Junk Style!


Welcome to 2013!  I've decided to try to put a new spin on my blog and when I find a great recipe I like, feature it!  And of course it has to be served up ala-junk style!  This was a recipe I first saw on facebook.   Unfortunately, it didn't give any attribution to the originator of it so I did my research.  Thank you Google!  And thankfully I did find the creator of it, Rebecca Crumb of Ezra Pound Cake, and decided to try my hand at it.  I'm definitely not much of a cook, but it was easy.  And I can most certainly can say it was a tasty meal.  My family loved it!  It makes a fairly large batch and can probably serve up to eight people.  But lucky us we had leftovers!  Since we are such a Scandinavian family, we're from Minnesota after all, I did cut the amount of diced green chilies down to one can, and added only about half of the taco seasoning.  But for us it was perfect!  You'll find the complete recipe after my pictures.  And if you do give it a try, I'd love to hear your opinion!      



You will need these canned goods, along with two pounds hamburger and 1 to 2 diced onions.



Cook the beef and onion in a large skillet.


When the meat is no longer pink, drain with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a stock kettle.



Add the canned ingredients.  Stir in taco seasoning and ranch dressing. 


Let it simmer over low heat for 30 minutes up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.


I've decided to serve it up on one of these vintage soap stone bed warmers along with some of my vintage Jadite dishes.



With a little embellishments, we're all ready for the soup!


Now doesn't that look perdy!


And it tastes as good as it looks!

Here's the recipe:

Taco Soup

Rebecca Crump (EzraPoundCake.com)
  • 2 POUNDS GROUND BEEF
  • 1 TO 2 DICED ONIONS
  • 1 (14 1/2-OUNCE) CAN DICED FIRE-ROASTED TOMATOES
  • 1 (10-OUNCE) CAN RO*TEL® DICED TOMATOES AND GREEN CHILIES
  • 2 (15-OUNCE) CANS BLACK BEANS
  • 1 (16-OUNCE) CAN PINTO BEANS
  • 1 (15 1/4-OUNCE) CAN WHOLE KERNEL CORN, DRAINED
  • 2 (4 1/2-OUNCE) CANS CHOPPED GREEN CHILES
  • 1 (1-OUNCE) ENVELOPE TACO SEASONING
  • 1 (1-OUNCE) ENVELOPE RANCH SALAD DRESSING AND SEASONING MIX
  • GARNISHES: CORN CHIPS, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, GREEN ONIONS
  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain, using a slotted spoon, as you transfer browned beef and onions to a Dutch oven, stockpot or slow cooker.
  2. Add tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, corn and green chiles. Stir in the taco seasoning and ranch salad dressing mix.
  3. If you’re cooking on the stove, cover the pot and simmer soup over low heat for 30 minutes up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If you’re using a slow cooker, cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. Garnish individual servings with corn chips, cheese, sour cream and green onions, if desired.
Recipe by Rebecca Crumb of Ezra Pound Cake
Styling by Lanette Lorsung of Cottage Elements


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