March is amongst us - today is February 28, 2009 - Today is Georgia Seitz's birthday. Happy Birthday Georgia. Tomorrow, or somewhere in between February 28 and March 1, is my son Karl's Birthday - Happy Birthday My Karl - You're 29 years old - not counting leap years. Wow - how old you're getting, and how OLD I'm feeling. Boy - oh boy, how time does fly ? ? ?

Spring is in the air - we've had lovely weather - despite a little snow the other day. I'm anxious to see blossoms on the trees - and green grass. Spring is my favorite time of the year!

Hi everyone -

Things are going smoothly so far this month of February. The groundhog did see his shadow, and despite it's been looking alot like spring here in the Salt Lake valley, it's starting to rain lightly, and is supposed to snow. Hate to see the bulbs poking their little heads out, and then to get "dumped" on with more snow. Glad it's them, and not me. It's almost nice enough to start getting my fingers digging into the ground and get the peas planted - but I will wait. There's nicer and warmer weather to come.

Valentine's Day is almost here and I've been making the cutest hearts and hearts on paperclips. I'll have to show you . . . . .

I am a Snapdragon What Flower Are You?

Last Sunday I tried a new recipe on my family - they loved it! So, I thought I would share it -



SPINACH & ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE



2 (10 oz) pkgs frozen, chopped spinach

1 (13 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened

1 cup whole milk



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, cream, salt, pepper, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, with mixer ate medium speed, beat cream cheese until fluffy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Reduce speed to low; gradually add milk, mixing just until well blended. Spoon spinach mixture into shallow 1-1/2 quart casserole or 8x8 inch glass baking dish. Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over spinach mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges bubble and top is golden.



This recipe was found in the more Recipes of the "Gone to Pieces" Quilt group - "The Best Lunch in Town.

Most of my time is spent tatting, quilting, card making or scrapbooking, and using rubber stamps. I like to incorporate tatting in my quilting. I like to quilt scrapbooking designs. I make gifts items throughout the year to sell at boutiques, craft fairs, etc. I may even put some on this blog. I'm new to blogs, so please be patient with me - Thanks!