It Was a Wild Wednesday!

A Great Big THANKS to all

who helped make this craft day come together!

We had lots of crafts & delicious food- what more do we need??

The glass blocks with vinyl were a hit!

Thanks for the work with the humanitarian hats.

Fun painting.


A Super Thanks to Ashley & Beth for their

cinnamon roll & fondue demonstrations.
They hit the spot!

Cinnamon Rolls by Ashley

1 and 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
2 Tbl. instant or rapid rise yeast
5-6 cups flour
1 Tbl. Vital wheat gluten

Directions:
1. Scald milk (that means you heat the milk in a saucepan until it almost boils).
2. Remove mild from heat and add butter, sugar, water & salt.
3. Let Cool to lukewarm.
4. Add eggs and whisk the mixture.
5. Pour mixture into standint mixer and add 1 cup of flour and mix.
6. Add Yeast and 2 more cups of flour.
7. Mix.
8. Slowly add more flour until the dough is soft and pulls awy from the side of the bowl.
9. Knead 7-8 minutes in the mixer on low.
10. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.
11. Divide dough in half and roll each out into a large rectangle about 1/2 inches thick.
12. Spread melted butter on the rectangle.
13. Sprinkle with as much brown sugar as you want (at least 1/2 cup).
14. Sprinkle with cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
15. Roll up tightly.
16. Cut with thread or dental floss.
17. Place on greased cookie sheet, cover and let rise until almost doubled.
18. Bake 13 minutes at 375 degrees.
19. Frost & enjoy!

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 stick of butter softened
16 oz. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Beat in vanilla.
3. Slowly add powdered sugar while mixer is on low.
4. Refrigerate leftovers.

Swiss Fondue

From Cache Valley Cheese

1 lb. Swiss cheese, shredded
3 Tbl. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
2 cups buttermilk
1 clove garlic
1 loaf French bread

Toss Swiss cheese with cornstarch, white pepper and nutmeg in saucepan or chaffing dish. Heat buttermilk with garlic clove over low heat. When hot, remove garlic and add Swiss cheese, stir constantly until cheese is melted. Serve from chaffing dish or casserole over a warmer.

Hot Fudge Sauce (For Fondue)

6 oz. chocolate chips
1 large can Sego milk
1 square butter
2 cups powdered sugar- add gradually


Cook (slow boil) on low for 8 minutes

Warm Clothing Drive

Kym Peterson is doing a warm clothing drive for her Young Women Value Project. The young Women will be collecting warm winter clothes such as coats, hats, scarves, gloves, etc. If you have any of these that are in good shape, please help by putting them in a bag and set them on your porch by 5:30 PM on Wednesday, September 17th. A group of Young Men & Young Women will pick them up.

General Relief Society Broadcast

The Pleasant Valley Stake will be serving a

Light Dinner at 5:00 p.m.

at the Stake Center, followed by the

General Relief Society Broadcast

at 6:00 p.m.

Talks will be given by the

General Relief Society Presidency.

Church Dress.

General Conference will be October 4th-5th, 2008.

The past April conference, a fun Conference Packet

for children was emailed all around.

If you would like to check that out, Click Here!

If I find a new one for this October Conference, I will let you know.

Wild Wednesday Is Coming...

5:30 p.m.- Soup is Served!
6:30 p.m.- Cinnamon Roll Demonstration by Ashley Andersen
(with samples for all to try...)
7:00 p.m.- Fondue Demonstration by Beth Nelson
(with more samples...)
7:30 p.m.- Book Review with Karen Sylvester,
"My Dear Sisters" by Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley

**All metal crafts and vinyl lettering must be ordered & paid for by Sunday, Sept. 14th!

For all other crafts, please pay Pam Christensen or Marian Buttars by Sunday, Sept. 21st. You can make out your personal checks to them.

***We have a change! We will not be quilting this night, but will be making infant humanitarian hats. If you are interesting in quilting, check out the Thursday Quilting Class. More info to come.

Nursery provided from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Bring your neighbors for a great night!

Wild Wednesday Book Review

These heartfelt expressions of love and prophetic counsel from President Hinckley, along with select quotes from his wife, Marjorie Pay Hinckley, will help women recognize their worth, their purpose, and the very divinity within them.
"How thankful I am, how thankful we all must be, for the women in our lives. God bless them. May His great love distill upon them and crown them with luster and beauty, grace and faith." — President Gordon B. Hinckley

For more book info, check out http://deseretbook.com/store/product?sku=5007271

Wild Wednesday: FHE Manual in Binder

Easy idea for FHE. Save pages & pictures from church magazines and keep in a three ring binder for future lessons and activities.

If you already have a manual, but would like to have holes drilled, you can bring your manual to Celeste Drake and she will take it in with the others.

FHE Manual- $6
Holes drilled- $4.75
2" Binder (durable)- $4.75
Total for all- $15.50

Wild Wednesday: Inspirational Magnets

Inspirational Magnets $1 Each

Wooden block measures approx. 1.5" x 3.5"

We will have a variety of colors to paint and inspirational quotes to choose from. If you have a specific color you want, please feel free to bring your own paint. You can also bring your own quote or family name, i.e. printed from your own computer, and we will discount the price.

Wild Wednesday: Magnet Board

Magnet Board in Wooden Stand $7

Metal 12"x 12" square in a wooden base.

Perfect for holding fun photos, grocery lists, recipes,

or whatever you need!

Choose one saying:

Count Your Many Blessings

Families Are Forever

Wild Wednesday: Halloween Blocks

Set of Three Halloween Blocks $3

Easy & Creative! Approx. 3.5" x 4"

Wild Wednesday: Glass Blocks

Glass Blocks

$12 WITHOUT Lights/ $17 WITH Lights

Wild Wednesday: Metal Signs with Ribbon

Metal Signs with Ribbons $12 Each

Three fun signs to choose from for Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas.

*Ribbon styles may vary, but still be very cute!

(Click on an image to see a larger picture.)

Concert In The Park

Ward BBQ

Bread & Butter Pickles

This recipe tastes more like a bread and butter pickle. It is different, and all who taste it love it.

4 Lbs cukes
3 med onions
3 cups sugar
3 cups cider vinegar
4 tsps salt
1 1/2 tsps Mustard seed
1/2 tsp alum
1 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper

If taking for pot luck put in a large container or casserole dish. If making this at home for my own use, I start with 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar, about 1 1/2 tsp salt and just dump in some alum, mustard seed and pepper. I use about 2 large cukes.
Thanks to Sister Jensen for this recipe!

Roasted Asparagus

1. Spread your asparagus on a cookie sheet - a big enough tray that they aren't crowded and touching too much.2. Drizzle olive oil, salt & pepper (I used Onera seasoned salt and pepper)3. Toss the asparagus with your hands to evenly coat.4. Roast in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes (although, my asparagus were very skinny, so I only did 10 minutes...I don't like overdone asparagus)That's it. Easy and yummy. I've been using Onera on asparagus for a long time and love it. I usually saute, but I think the asparagus seemed less oily when it was roasted and it was easier, so I'm roasting from now on.

Thanks for a Great Summer Social!

The saying, "Good Food, Good Friends, Good Fun," held true for our Summer Social. Thanks to all who made this evening such a success. We love being able to get to know each other better, and have fun. Thank You!

A Day At The Park: Sand Ridge Park

Moms & Kids agree: Park Days are Great!!!

We have really enjoyed getting together every Tuesday at the park. It's a great opportunity to get to know other members of our ward, and the kids have a chance to play with their friends.

Join us! Bring a neighbor and come have fun!

Summer Social

Recipe of the Week: Raspberry Yogurt Jello Salad

Raspberry Yogurt Jello Salad
Super Easy… Super Delicious!

Large package (5.1 oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding
32 oz. vanilla yogurt
8 oz. Cool Whip (thawed)
Raspberries (can use fresh or frozen)

Mix pudding and vanilla yogurt with a whisk for 2 minutes. Fold in thawed Cool Whip and let set up for at least 5 minutes. Garnish with raspberries on top.

Molasses Cookies

Combine in mixing bowl:
¾ cup melted shortening
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg beaten

Mix in a separate bowl:
2 cups flour
2 tsp. Baking soda
½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Cloves
½ tsp. Ginger
1 tsp. Cinnamon

Combine two mixtures. Form dough into tablespoon sized balls and roll in white sugar.
Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes.

Ogden: Junction City of the West

The film produced by our very own Issac Goeckeritz, "Ogden: Junction City of the West" will be premiering on KUED Channel 7 next Wednesday May 28th at 9 PM. The film recently received a Utah "Best of State" award, and KUED will feature it as part of a three-year contract.

Just weeks after the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, the transfer point between the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads was moved to Ogden, Utah. Overnight, the city became the companies' official Junction City, and no traveling passenger would cross the country by rail without stopping in Ogden. The film focuses on the dramatic transition of Ogden from a small farming community to a major hub for cross-country travelers on the transcontinental railroad, highlighting the history of Union Station, 25th Street and the lives of local civic leaders, business owners and citizens.

Lemon Mushroom Herb Chicken

1 cup flour
½ T dried thyme
2 T basil
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup butter (I use 2-3 T olive oil)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can chicken broth
1 lemon juiced
1 T parsley (optional)
2 T capers (I use ½ bunch of sliced green onions—you could use more or less)
1 T grated lemon zest

1. In a shallow dish or bowl, combine flour & seasonings in the first column. Dredge chicken in the mixture to coat, patting off any excess flour.
2. Melt butter (or olive oil) in a large skillet over med-high heat and brown chicken on both sides.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the mushroom soup, chicken broth and lemon juice; pour over chicken.
4. Cover skillet and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Garnish with parsley, capers (or green onions) and lemon zest.
Serve over rice.

Thanks Sister J. Anderson for submitting your recipe! Post a comment and tell us what you think of it!

A Day At The Park: Week 2

May 13th at the South Ogden Nature Park.

Our numbers are growing! It was a great day to be at the park.

Thanks to Sister Ormsby for putting our Tuesday Park Days together!

Everyone is having fun!

"A Day At The Park" Begins

We had our first Tuesday "Day At The Park" on May 6th at Friendship Park. The spring day was beautiful, and the kids had a great time (not to mention the Moms!). We look forward to more friends joining us on the upcoming Tuesdays!

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie by GourmetSleuth
This is a recipe for "real" Key Lime pie. Real Key lime pie is not green and it does not have a soft "pudding" texture. The pie gets its true pale yellow color from the egg yolks that predominate the ingredient list. And the texture is a "firm custard". Be careful that you don't over-bake the pie or it will be "rubbery". For best results use fresh Key Limes, not bottled juice. The traditional preparation does not put any meringue on the top of the pie. This is a very simple recipe and only takes a few minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to bake.
I N G R E D I E N T S
Crust
16 graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cube (1/4 lb) margarine or butter

I N S T R U C T I O N S
Mix the ingredients and press them into a 9" pie plate. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool.

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I N G R E D I E N T S
Pie
4 large or extra large egg yolks
1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (approximately 12 Key limes)
2 teaspoons grated lime peel, green portion only
Whipping cream for garnish (optional)
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Use an electric mixer and beat the egg yolks until they are thick and turn to a light yellow, don't over mix. Turn the mixer off and add the sweetened condensed milk. Turn speed to low and mix in half of the lime juice. Once the juice is incorporated add the other half of the juice and the zest, continue to mix until blended (just a few seconds). Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake at 350F for 12 minutes to set the yolks and kill any salmonella in the eggs.


s e r v i n g
If you are using the whipping cream garnish, prepare the cream. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

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Genesis of the blog...

We've begun! We wanted a way for sisters in the ward to be able to easily get connected with what is going on. So, the idea of starting a ward blog came to be. We thought about names that incorporated "Third Ward" and "Pleasant Valley" and came up with "Three Pleasant Sisters." What do you think of this name, or do you have a better suggestion? Also, what would you like to see on this site? Recipe exchanges, upcoming activities, pictures of ongoing groups, what else? We're listening!!!

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