Sunday, February 15, 2009

Toys

I just stumbled upon this specialized toy brand and I love it! Haba. Maybe you've already heard of them. The toys (and other kid items) they make look amazing! Lots of wooden items and toys that just look like they would encourage imaginative play. Items that are not related to cartoons or other over-marketed  characters. Their slogan: Inventive Playthings for Inquisitive Minds. 

After searching around for Haba items, I found an online store that guarantees the lowest pricing. Moolka also carries other inventive toy brands. 

Here are a few Haba items that I think look fabulous and fun! (all images are clickable to the Moolka store)







Here's a general link for the Haba toys at Moolka. You can search by category or age. Maybe you'll find something for your little one(s). Happy shopping! :)

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Home

Kent Eloe is with his Lord and Savior. He passed from this world Friday, February 13. Please be in prayer for his family. His 3 young boys are especially saddend by the loss of their daddy.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Sausage-Filled Mancotti


1.  Meet your ingredients
  6 oz - Italian sausage
  1 box - Manicotti 
  1 jar - Your favorite sauce
  15 oz - Ricotta
  1 egg
  3 Tbsp - Fresh parsley or less dried parsley
  1 cup - Mozzarella cheese shredded
  1/3 cup - Parmesan cheese shredded

2.  Boil water for pasta and preheat oven to 350 degrees

3.  Add pasta and cook per directions on box, no salt please

4. Heat skillet w/ olive oil

5.  Add sausage to skillet 

6.  Brown sausage, then drain and set aside

7.  Check pasta

8.  Drain and set aside

9.  Mix all ingredient in bowl - use 1/2 of mozzarella

10.  Fill manicotti with cheese/sausage mixture  
TIP 1: Use a pastry bag for less mess
TIP2: This recipe makes a lot! I only baked what we wanted and I flash froze the rest to bake at a later date.

11. Top with sauce (I used about 1/4 to 1/2  jar for this amount) and remaining mozzarella

12.  Bake about 45 minutes until hot and melty. ENJOY!