Here it is. Here is the rhubarb slush recipe that has become such a hit among our friends and families. My Grandma Luella helped me make a batch to take with to the Waugh-Maddock wedding. Everybody loved it and asked for the recipe. Since so many people have been asking for the recipe, I decided it would be easier to post it on our blog than writing out a bunch of recipe cards. If you have never had rhubarb slush, don't worry, you are going to love it. Enjoy!!
Rhubarb Slush
8 cups Rhubarb
3 cups Sugar
2 quarts Water
1 pkg. of Raspberry Jell-O (small)
2 cups Vodka or Apricot Brandy
Combine rhubarb, sugar, and water. Cook until tender. Strain. While hot, add 1 small package of raspberry Jell-O (strawberry can also be used, but raspberry is my favorite). Stir until Jell is dissolved. Let cool. Add vodka. Pour into a 5 quart ice cream bucket and freeze. Stir at least once during freezing process. Put 1 scoop of sluch into a glass and add one of the following: Squirt, Sprite, Strawberry Pop. Lemonade, or Champagne.
If you have any questions let me know. It is super easy and is so delicious. It is great for summer entertaining. Have a good night!!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Our Lives Lately
I thought a/b doing an end of the year recap, but instead decided to give a little update on a great start to 2011. Sorry there won't be any pictures, but I promise I will have pictures of the upcoming weekend...Little "I".
January was pretty quiet. Dusty managed to go ice fishing a few times and the snow continued to pile up. I'm so sick of snow. I think white has become an even more depressing color than black. I am anxiously awaiting spring. I went to the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce Bull Days with my dad. There weren't a lot of people there due to the weather, but the people who braved the roads and cold got to see some great pens of bulls.
February is off to a fantastic start. Friedt Herefords had their annual bull sale on Thursday. The sale average was up from last year's $2700. We were pleased with the turn out, especially since the days leading up to the sale had been very, very cold and the road conditions were terrible. Many of the bulls are staying in the southwest corner of the state, but a few are off to South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Stark-Billings 4-H Livestock Judging Team has their first contest yesterday. I am what you could call the assistant coach. We have 3 junior judgers and 1 senior judger. They started the season off strong. They are super excited for the Little "I" Judging Contest put on in conjuction with the Saddle & Sirloin Club's Little "I". I am excited for this contest because many of my friends participate and will be at Little "I". It is going to be one to remember.
I can't believe I almost forgot to mention Libby. Libby continues to grow like a weed. She can brighten anyone's day and is always so happy to have company. We keep telling each other how glad we are we got a puppy.
I hope you all enjoy Superbowl Sunday. Dusty and I will be enjoying it home by ourselves, but that's OK. I hope everyone has a good week and stays warm!!
January was pretty quiet. Dusty managed to go ice fishing a few times and the snow continued to pile up. I'm so sick of snow. I think white has become an even more depressing color than black. I am anxiously awaiting spring. I went to the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce Bull Days with my dad. There weren't a lot of people there due to the weather, but the people who braved the roads and cold got to see some great pens of bulls.
February is off to a fantastic start. Friedt Herefords had their annual bull sale on Thursday. The sale average was up from last year's $2700. We were pleased with the turn out, especially since the days leading up to the sale had been very, very cold and the road conditions were terrible. Many of the bulls are staying in the southwest corner of the state, but a few are off to South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Stark-Billings 4-H Livestock Judging Team has their first contest yesterday. I am what you could call the assistant coach. We have 3 junior judgers and 1 senior judger. They started the season off strong. They are super excited for the Little "I" Judging Contest put on in conjuction with the Saddle & Sirloin Club's Little "I". I am excited for this contest because many of my friends participate and will be at Little "I". It is going to be one to remember.
I can't believe I almost forgot to mention Libby. Libby continues to grow like a weed. She can brighten anyone's day and is always so happy to have company. We keep telling each other how glad we are we got a puppy.
I hope you all enjoy Superbowl Sunday. Dusty and I will be enjoying it home by ourselves, but that's OK. I hope everyone has a good week and stays warm!!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Our Newest Addition
We have added a new member to our household. Last week Dusty was searching around online and came across these absolutely adorable toy Australian Shepperd puppies. We really liked them, but not their price tag so we did a litte more searching and came across these absolutely adorable full-blood Corgi puppies. (OK, every puppy is "absolutely adorable")
This is the litter we got our puppy from.
(More pictures to come later when my camera decides to work.)
We decided we wanted a female. Her name is Libby. Libby is a very well-mannered puppy, she doesn't bark and she isn't hyper....she is playful. She also loves to take naps and surprisingly enough, she has left our shoes alone. I have been able to take her to work while we are working on potty training. Libby is making progress. She hasn't peed in our room since Tuesday and she is getting used to being let out every few hours. That doesn't mean she has completely stopped having accidents. In fact, as I blog my kitchen rugs are in the washer because they were overdue for a wash and she had peed on one of them right before I picked them up to take them to the laundry room. She is now in her kennel so I can get my kitchem picked up. When I am done, she will be let out and taken straight outside to take care of business.
On a lighter note, this morning when I took her out, we ventured to the backyard so she could do her thing. She wanted to do a little more exploring so I let her, however, her adventure was cut short when the big Golden Retriever barked at her. She ran as fast as she could with her little legs and couldn't wait for me to open the front door. It was really cute, but at the same time I felt kind of bad for her.
Libby and I have been spending a lot of time together and I am picking up on her signals. For example, this morning she ran straight for the door and I knew she needed to go out. At this rate, she will be potty trained in a matter of weeks. We love having Libby around. She is a lot of fun. Brayden and Hailey love her along with the rest of our family members. She is a great fit for us, as well as an excellent addition.
This is the litter we got our puppy from.
(More pictures to come later when my camera decides to work.)
We decided we wanted a female. Her name is Libby. Libby is a very well-mannered puppy, she doesn't bark and she isn't hyper....she is playful. She also loves to take naps and surprisingly enough, she has left our shoes alone. I have been able to take her to work while we are working on potty training. Libby is making progress. She hasn't peed in our room since Tuesday and she is getting used to being let out every few hours. That doesn't mean she has completely stopped having accidents. In fact, as I blog my kitchen rugs are in the washer because they were overdue for a wash and she had peed on one of them right before I picked them up to take them to the laundry room. She is now in her kennel so I can get my kitchem picked up. When I am done, she will be let out and taken straight outside to take care of business.
On a lighter note, this morning when I took her out, we ventured to the backyard so she could do her thing. She wanted to do a little more exploring so I let her, however, her adventure was cut short when the big Golden Retriever barked at her. She ran as fast as she could with her little legs and couldn't wait for me to open the front door. It was really cute, but at the same time I felt kind of bad for her.
Libby and I have been spending a lot of time together and I am picking up on her signals. For example, this morning she ran straight for the door and I knew she needed to go out. At this rate, she will be potty trained in a matter of weeks. We love having Libby around. She is a lot of fun. Brayden and Hailey love her along with the rest of our family members. She is a great fit for us, as well as an excellent addition.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Just a Little Catch-Up
Since the last time I posted, Dusty and I have closed on our house, moved all of our things from the apartment to our house, given thanks with our families painted our bedroom and the master bathroom, installed a washer and dryer, helped my dad work heifers, and traveled to Valley City, ND for the North Star Classic.
WOW!!!
I feel like a hamster on a wheel. The busy cycle of life feels like it is never going to slow down, but we aren't letting that stop us. We have managed to settle in out our house and are now turning it in our home (pictures to come in a later blog) and had a wonderful Thanksgiving with both of our families. My dad and I also spent this past weekend in Valley City for the North Star Classic. After the last couple of weeks, I must say I will be happy when things slow down a little bit, but not before I have a fantastic weekend with my very classy college friends. (pictures to come).
As for the house, we love it. It is so quiet and private. We don't hear slamming doors or other people. It is so nice to have something that is actually our own. I am hoping to have the bathroom finished by Wednesday night and I hope to have things hanging on the walls by the end of the week. Every night I come home from work and I am so thankful for our home!! Dusty and I can't wait to make a ton of memories in this house!! Who knew being a homeowner could be so much fun?!?!
WOW!!!
I feel like a hamster on a wheel. The busy cycle of life feels like it is never going to slow down, but we aren't letting that stop us. We have managed to settle in out our house and are now turning it in our home (pictures to come in a later blog) and had a wonderful Thanksgiving with both of our families. My dad and I also spent this past weekend in Valley City for the North Star Classic. After the last couple of weeks, I must say I will be happy when things slow down a little bit, but not before I have a fantastic weekend with my very classy college friends. (pictures to come).
As for the house, we love it. It is so quiet and private. We don't hear slamming doors or other people. It is so nice to have something that is actually our own. I am hoping to have the bathroom finished by Wednesday night and I hope to have things hanging on the walls by the end of the week. Every night I come home from work and I am so thankful for our home!! Dusty and I can't wait to make a ton of memories in this house!! Who knew being a homeowner could be so much fun?!?!
Monday, November 22, 2010
It's Almost Closing Time!!
Wednesday is almost here!! We can hardly wait to close on the house. We already have plans to have our vehicles fully loaded so we can move a bunch of stuff into the house right away. Dusty and I still can't believe we are buying a house. I know to some of you this seems odd, but with the oil boom and the housing crunch, finding an affordable house in Dickinson is like finding a hidden treasure. People wonder what the secret is and why there aren't more hidden treausres.
The apartment living room has been taken over by a lot of packed boxes, but soon those boxes will be empty and all of our stuff will have a new place in our new home. I'm also very excited to have a garage. I won't have to scrape my windshield anymore and I won't have to run downstairs every morning to start my car...I will just have to walk out to the garage!! Of course, we will probably have to shovel our drive way, but that's part of the fun of owning a house. Hopefully, we remember to pick up a shovel at the hardware store when we stop for paint!!
The apartment living room has been taken over by a lot of packed boxes, but soon those boxes will be empty and all of our stuff will have a new place in our new home. I'm also very excited to have a garage. I won't have to scrape my windshield anymore and I won't have to run downstairs every morning to start my car...I will just have to walk out to the garage!! Of course, we will probably have to shovel our drive way, but that's part of the fun of owning a house. Hopefully, we remember to pick up a shovel at the hardware store when we stop for paint!!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Hereford Steers for Sale!!
If any of you know any 4-Hers looking for a Hereford steer to show next summer, we have two we are selling at the North Star Classic in Valley City, ND on Dec. 4th, 2010. We will also have a heifer in the sale. They can contact my dad, Gary, at 701-824-2300 if they would like more information.Thursday, November 18, 2010
***House Update***
WE ARE CLOSING ON OUR HOUSE NEXT WEDNESDAY, THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING!!!
If you can't tell we are excited. I received a call yesterday while I was on my lunch break. It was the bank to tell us the appraisal had been completed and we could proceed with closing. I immediately called Dusty. I then called the realtor to see when the current owners could be out of the house and from there we decided to an appointment next Wednesday afternoon to close.
Needless to say, we are in a frenzy to pack and I would much rather unpack than pack. Dusty has already done a little packing, but we have a lot of work ahead of us. I have brought boxes home from work so you can't say I haven't contributed. I just haven't helped as much as I could be.
I also went a picked out paint colors this afternoon. I still need Dusty's approval, but I'm not too worried. My mom is going to help us get our bedroom and the master bathroom painted as soon as we are done closing. That means the after Thanksgiving dinner we will not be watching football and I will not be taking my nap. I guess I can skip a year to get our house painted.
Dusty and I both continue to look for furniture since all we have is a love seat. I may have also found us a washer and dryer. I am so excited to finally not have to pay for my laundry and to not have to wait for a stranger to get their clothes out of the washer/dryer so I can use it.
The next couple of weeks are going to be a very exciting time for us, but could also push a few of the wrong buttons if we aren't careful. Either way, it is going to be an adventure that is going to make our two lives continue on one path. We can't wait to move and we can't wait to have our friends and family members visit us. I best get back to packing!!
If you can't tell we are excited. I received a call yesterday while I was on my lunch break. It was the bank to tell us the appraisal had been completed and we could proceed with closing. I immediately called Dusty. I then called the realtor to see when the current owners could be out of the house and from there we decided to an appointment next Wednesday afternoon to close.
Needless to say, we are in a frenzy to pack and I would much rather unpack than pack. Dusty has already done a little packing, but we have a lot of work ahead of us. I have brought boxes home from work so you can't say I haven't contributed. I just haven't helped as much as I could be.
I also went a picked out paint colors this afternoon. I still need Dusty's approval, but I'm not too worried. My mom is going to help us get our bedroom and the master bathroom painted as soon as we are done closing. That means the after Thanksgiving dinner we will not be watching football and I will not be taking my nap. I guess I can skip a year to get our house painted.
Dusty and I both continue to look for furniture since all we have is a love seat. I may have also found us a washer and dryer. I am so excited to finally not have to pay for my laundry and to not have to wait for a stranger to get their clothes out of the washer/dryer so I can use it.
The next couple of weeks are going to be a very exciting time for us, but could also push a few of the wrong buttons if we aren't careful. Either way, it is going to be an adventure that is going to make our two lives continue on one path. We can't wait to move and we can't wait to have our friends and family members visit us. I best get back to packing!!
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