Spotlight On A Wonderful Cook, Decorator, and Lady: Shannon Imlay

I wanted to share the talents of a wonderful friend I've made on the Real Women of Philadelphia website and community.  Her name is Shannon Imlay and she is from Colorado.  Here in her own words is a little about Shannon:

I've been married for 28 years to my husband Mark, I have two wonderful children 18 and 21. My favorite thing is being a mom and I'm so glad God Blessed me with my children.

Last year I finally went back to school to get my certification in Floral Design (something I'd been wanting to do for a long time).I recently started my own business as a Floral Designer/Party Planner/Party Decorator Shanonigins.

Shannon has so many talents, but most of all she is a woman of great integrity and thoughtfulness.  Shannon has allowed me to share some photos of a beautiful table scape she designed for fall.  She also created the wonderful goodies shown here as well as put together the beautiful flower arrangements.  I knew you would enjoy these things and I am also including her recipes so you can re-create the tasty treats.  Enjoy and thank you Shannon for sharing your talent and love with so many.  You can follow Shannon on Youtube or on the Real Women of Philadelphia.

Her Total Package and Table Scape



Spooky Carmel Apples



Meringue Bones

  



Marshmallow Frankensteins



Marshmallow Frankensteins

You'll need the following ingredients:

marshmallows

pretzel sticks

mini choco-chips

green sugar sprinkles

corn syrup

white and black frosting

Break pretzel sticks into two pieces and put them in each side of marshmallow to make the "bolts".

Lightly brush marshmallows with corn syrup and sprinkle sugar evenly on marshmallows and pretzels.

Use writing decorator tip and draw on hair with black icing. (You can buy this in a tube)

Use writing decorator tip and draw on eyes and mouth with white icing and place a mini choco-chip in center of each eye.

Caramel Apples with Ghost

You'll need the following:

apples

caramels

milk chocolate chips

truffles

white chocolate

black icing tube

long wooden dowels or sticks

Wash apples well and put truffle on top of apple.  Stick dowel through the truffle and then the apple.

Melt caramel and dip apple in the caramel and let set up and dry.  Melt choco chips and dip apple in the chocolate and let set up and dry.  Melt white chocolate and spoon over truffle to make ghost.  Make eyes and mouth on ghost with small tip on black icing tube.

Hope you enjoy these wonderful recipes from Shannon and if you have any questions, please post a comment and I will be sure to ask her or answer your questions myself.  Happy Fall.



My First Give-A-Way

This Contest Has Ended...thank you Chiquita Smoothies and all who entered.  You have 24 hours to contact me with your address to claim your prize!
Winners are:

#9 Jendiggy
#41 Saturdaynightfever




 There is a new product on the market called Chiquita Smoothies.  They are so delicious and easy to prepare.  I have been sent some free coupons for you to try the yummy treats and some great T-Shirts that say Mango Tango.  They are so CUTE.  Here is some information about the smoothies and where you can go to find out more.  

Chiquita Smoothies come as a frozen concentrate (like frozen juices), and just need to be blended with ice and water to make a refreshing and delicious smoothie treat!  The Smoothies are all-natural, dairy-free, gluten-free, with no added sugar, and 100% DV Vitamin C.  Each serving also counts as a serving of fruit!  Chiquita™ Smoothies can be found in your grocer's frozen juice aisle and are available in four great flavors: Strawberry Banana, Mixed Berry, Peach Mango, and Banana Colada.  For more information about our products, please visit: www.chiquitasmoothie.com

 

I want to send you a package containing a VIP Free Product coupon, discount coupons, and  a cool Chiquita™ Smoothie t-shirt! All you need to do is become a follower and leave me a comment saying which flavor you would like to try and you will be entered into the contest.  You may have two extra entries if you follow me on twitter and tweet about the contest http://deliciousdishesbydebbie.blogspot.com/2010/10/our-first-give-way-woo-hoo.html and come back and leave me a message saying you've done so and become a follower on Facebook and share the contest on your post.         

                                                                                          

Contest ends on October 15th.  Winners will be announced on October 16th.  I have 2 packages to give out. I was not paid by Chiquita to post this giveaway and the opinions of the product are my own.
Click on comments right below this to add your comments.

Recipe of the week.....Stuffed Shells

This is a recipe for some wonderful Stuffed Shells. I was able to make this in less than an hour and it really will wow you even though it is so easy. Here is a list of the ingredients:

3 cups of cooked hamburger meat ( I put some onions and green peppers in it when I cook it)
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup three cheese blend, mexican or italian
1/4 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley (use 2 t. if dried)
8 oz cream cheese
1 egg
1/2 box pasta shells
1/2 jar pasta or spaghetti sauce
1/4 c. parmesan cheese for topping
5 slices provolone cheese

1. Cook hamburger and pasta according to package directions. Put pasta in cold water to keep from sticking together.
2. Mix hamburger with your cheese, onions, parsley, cream cheese and egg.
3. Top with spaghetti sauce and additional parmesan cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and place provolone slices on top and return long enough to melt cheese.

Serve and enjoy.
Makes enough for 4 - 6 depending on their appetites!!
I like to serve with salad, garlic bread and corn. Makes a yummy meal. And why don't you try one of my pies for dessert....You can't miss with that. :)