Spinach Dip Recipe

So as promised I am going to share the recipe for making this absolutely delish Spinach Dip. It really is easy to make.

2015-07-04 12.29.15Here’s a list of all the ingredients:

1 pkg of Knorr’s Vegetable recipe mix
1 cup Best Foods Mayo or any brand you like. I don’t recommend Miracle Whip as it just has a slightly different taste to me.
16 oz container of Sour Cream
1 pkg (10oz) Frozen Chopped Spinach
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained & chopped I buy the sliced if available.
3 green onions – I personally use the whole bunch. Which in this pic there are 6.

 

2015-07-04 15.21.19Ok, now looking at the directions it says to cook then cool the spinach. I don’t remember reading doing that before & I’ve made this so many times! I just thaw it in the Fridge and squeeze out the excess water out.

Now just mix it all together I use a fork at some point to spread out the Spinach then let chill for at least 2 hrs. I normally like to make the night before.

Mix again with a Fork and this is very important you “MUST” taste test before serving to guests! ; ) Yup! You need to make sure it’s edible right? It might take a couple of tries just to make sure!

I normally take this to my Aunt’s house and she also has to taste test it BEFORE everybody else!  I try to serve it in a Bread Bowl like you see on the package BUT I honestly can never find them in my store so I usually buy 2 French Loaves and those work just fine!  So easy peasy right????  If you try this out you’ll have to let me know what you think!  Enjoy and as always thanks for stopping by!

Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Amazing Note in the Mail today!

HapThe Best Team Money Can Buypy Monday All!  Ok so this isn’t craft related and it’s not the Spinach Dip Recipe (which is coming) but I just had to share this today!

I few weeks ago I bought a book for my Husband called “The Best Team Money Can Buy” by Author Molly Knight.  He told me that on Twitter she said if we send a copy of the receipt she’d send us a book plate!

So I was like Ok sure!  Well I got it today!

To be honest I had NO idea what I was getting.  I thought it was like a Book Marker.  The envelope had no return address or anything.

 

Book PlateHere is the note I got. I was like Wow, maybe it was from one of my Ebay customers because I normally send a little Thank you note card & if they are a new customer I add my Business Card to it which has my Etsy shop on it.

So anyway – my Husband comes home and I said “Hey look what someone sent me in the mail today?” He was like “Hey that’s from Molly Knight, the Author from the book you bought me?” I was like WHAAATT???? He goes Yeah, I’ve seen on Twitter where others are Tweeting out that they got there’s and are sending in pics!  I couldn’t believe it!  It truly made my DAY!  Sometimes you have that inner doubt about things you make and something like this happens and it just makes you feel really Awesome & Good inside!

Ok, well just had to share that! I’ll be getting back to my recipe now and will have that for you 1st thing in the morning with a few pics and all!  As always thanks for stopping by and…..

Happy Craftin,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.

Crocheted Baby Mermaid Cocoon

Hey Crafters!  Well first I hope you all had a great and safe 4th of July celebration for those who celebrated!  We spent it with Family & Friends and GREAT Food!  I’ll have to share of course my Spinach Dip recipe but also that cake that was there! It was Yummy!

Mermaid Cocoon 1Well on to my finally finished project – Yes as the title of this post said Baby Mermaid Cocoon which I had been dying to make!  I have to say I’m very pleased with how this turned out too!

I found a great video on YouTube which I’ll post the link below for those who maybe interested in making one! Don’t be intimidated it’s really easy once you get the hang of it. I had to change it up just a bit as I wanted my scales to lay just a little differently!

There are 3 videos 1 for the Body, 1 for the Bikini Top and the last for the Starfish headband! Click HERE for the Body part then you’ll see the rest.

 

Mermaid Cocoon 2Materials I used for this project were all Red Heart Yarn – Colors in Turqua, Pumpkin and a little bit of Aran.

I just LOVE the Starfish Headband & The Shell Bikini top!  This would make a great baby shower gift and a super CUTE Photo Prop of your “Little Mermaid”.

These will be in my Etsy shop soon as soon as I take just a little bit better pics! Just had to share before I call it a night!

Well that’s it for now.  I’ll be back tomorrow with the Yummy Spinach Dip Recipe! As always thanks for stopping by and…….

Happy Craftin,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

What could be on my hook now?

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I wanted to share my next project before I head out!

I’ve been wanting to make one of these for awhile now and am finally getting to it!   Any guesses? I started it a few days ago.  As you can see in the 2nd photo it’s much larger now!  That’s where I ended last night! I am loving how this is turning out!

Well time to go make my famous “Spinach Dip” to take to my Aunts house a little later! Ok it’s done I just have to “Taste Test it”  You know gotta make sure it’s good!  Will totally share that with you all! Super Easy & YUMMY too!

Thanks for stopping by and as always…..

Happy Craftin’
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Thunder and Lightening……

PerfGrammy n Marcusect Crafting weather!  Well Ok, everyday is perfect crafting weather who am I kidding!  We for sure need the rain but as always it won’t be enough!

Well I am finally finished with the last project I shared! I mean it’s not like I was busy with my Son’s 11th Birthday over the weekend or anything!

His actual Birthday was yesterday!  I have no idea where the time goes but I just wish sometimes it would slow down!

This is my Mom and him as we got back from the Movies. We saw Max and we really enjoyed it!

Charlie BrownAnyway, I couldn’t give more sneak peeks of my project as you’d of guessed right away! So without further ado – my latest Amigurumi project!

Yep Charlie Brown! I love PEANUTS & the Gang so when I saw this kit I just had to get it! Link is below if you are interested!

The kit comes with all the materials to make 3 projects – Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock. But the book has all the instructions to make 9 more characters!

LOVE this kit! Plus I also was able to get the Disney Classic Kit and I’ve got the Star Wars one next on my list PLUS a few of the other ones!  Well I’ve got another project that I’ve got to start and I almost did before I finished this one BUT I was good and finished up Charlie Brown first!  Thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions please feel free to leave me a comment or email me directly!

Happy Craftin!
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.

What’s next on my hook…

Good Morning all and Happy Saturday!!

Well Baseball is officially over for my son.  Bitter sweet buy this Mama needed a little break until it all comes around again in August!  So it’s time for Fun in the Sun!  Well not so sunny right now actually a little foggy lookin outside!  But there’s a nice cool breeze.

AmigurumiAnyway, here a quick peek at my latest project.  Yes another doll but not sure you can tell what it’s going to be.  Since my last doll, which still doesn’t have a name, I’m been just a tad bit obsessed with dolls. This one won’t take as along though.

As always, thanks for stopping by and Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

My Newest Project Revealed!!

Doll 4After Math

 

Happy Friday All –  Well I’m finally finished and I have to say that I stayed up til almost 2 am finishing HER!

This is my first Doll and I LOVE HER!  Not my first Amigurumi as I’ve made animals!  See the after math on my table last night??  Ok, so I am not showing you the WHOLE table! LOL! The book I used is in a link below.

Oh Man but it was so FUN making her!  I’m thinking I’ve got a new Obsession.  How can I not!  The possibilities are endless!  You know I’m going to HOOK me another one right?  You betcha!

Doll 3Here she is standing up! She’s coming in at about 13″ tall!  Now what to name her?? HMMM……

My son likes the name Andrea “Lady A” then changed his mind to Makayla.  My daughter and son-in-law like Donna, Sophia, Aubrey then Madison “Maddy” – I’m kinda liking Maddy.

What do you think?  As always thanks for stopping by and…

Happy Craftin,
Yvonne Metz

What could it be?

Project 2I’m baaack!!!  Any guesses yet to what it’s going to be?

Well it’s almost 8:00 pm over so it’s time chill for the night!  I’m for sure going to finish this up tonight! I’m hoping to anyway!

Ok, seriously??? I am obsessed with getting this done!  So you can bet I’ll be posting the finished project tomorrow!

I’ll be honest I’ve got more done then what is showing in this picture!  Let’s just say it’s coming out super CUTE!

Thanks for stopping by and as always…

Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Baseball “Blue” Heaven

Blue Heaven 6-17

Me n Goob 6-17Beach Bag 6-17So last night my Son & I were at the  Dodger Game and this was the view from our seats!  So Awesome!  We got to see Kershaw pitch, which my son was super happy about. (I know it wasn’t his best) BUT it was Beach Bag Giveaway!  I LOVE my Bags!!  PLUS Mom & Son time..PRICELESS!

Will share how far I’ve gotten on my project a little later! Haven’t had to much time to really work on it BUT I did get some done and will be doing a little more soon!  Thanks for stopping by and as always….

Happy Craftin,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA!

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