Strawberry Coffee Cake Recipe

I cannot take credit for this recipe...I found it while searching the web, and thought it sounded absolutely wonderful....and guess what, it is!   I made it Friday night, and about 1/3 of it's gone, thanks to me!  LOL 
Anyway, for the important stuff...I found this recipe at  About.com Southern Food...Here's the recipe, along with my tweaks, which are in parenthesis ( ).  Enjoy!   Oh, it's pretty quick to make, and easy!  You don't even have to break out the electric mixer, just use a wooden spoon!

STRAWBERRY COFFEE CAKE
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (I use fat free milk)
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced (drizzled with a little honey)

Topping:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
(1/4 teaspoon  of cinnamon)
(1/4 cup chopped pecans)

   Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.  Add Milk, egg, and melted butter.  Stir together till mixed.
Pour into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.  layer strawberries on top of batter.

Make topping by mixing all ingredients, except pecans,  in a bowl until the texture is crumbly.  Mix pecans into the topping.  Sprinkle on top of the coffee cake.

Bake at 375 F.  for about 35 minutes, or until the center of the cake is done. 

Enjoy!!

Today's Treasure! Saturday, June 12

Calling all bargain huntin jewelry lovers! Every day an item from Pixe's Treasure Chest is featured at the best price of year as Today's Treasure! Check my Etsy shop daily, or check back here to view the Treasure of the Day! Treasures are posted daily by noon.

In keeping with the handcrafted link theme, this bracelet also features handcrafted chain, and is part of the "Treasures of the Goddess" collection.

Handcrafted Copper and African Jade Bracelet

Copper has been used in jewelry for over 10,000 years, and the reddish glow to copper is still popular today!   Copper gives a warm, earthy feel to jewelry, and it's one of my favorite metals!

Thanks for stopping by!
Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!
Michele

Today's Treasure Friday June 11

Calling all bargain huntin jewelry lovers!  Every day an item from Pixe's Treasure Chest is featured at the best price of year as Today's Treasure!  Check my Etsy shop daily, or check back here to view the Treasure of the Day!  Treasures are posted daily by noon.

I'm going to keep the theme of jewelry featuring handcrafted links going!  The featured bracelet today has a bit of an Asian flair with the cloinsonne beads.  Cloisonne is an ancient decorative process that involves creating a design on the object with twisted wire, and filling in with gemstones, or in the case of beads, with enamel.  This intricate process produces gorgeous beads!

Sterling Silver and Cloisonne Swirl Link Bracelet

There are very few Sterling Silver and Cloisonne bracelets to chose from on Etsy, and this is certainly a one of a kind piece!

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing you a wonderful and peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure! Thursday, June 10

Good Morning!

Calling all bargain hunters!  I know you're out there!  Every day I randomly pick an item to feature as Today's Treasure, which is one item marked down 35% for one day only!  This is your chance to get a fabulous piece of handcrafted jewelry at the best price of the year!  Become a follower, or bookmark this blog, and check here every day, or my Etsy shop to view Today's Treasure!

I have found in my jewelry making journey that I love to play with wire.  I love the way it responds, and feels and in my hands.  It's the one thing in my life I feel I have total control of.  I have found that I love creating my own links and findings for my jewelry, I believe that's how I put my own personal stamp on my pieces.

Today, I offer to you, as Today's Treasure, a handcrafted Sterling Silver Diamond Link Bracelet.  This is the only bracelet like this on Etsy!  I did a search  LOL  So treat yourself to a unique piece of jewelry today!

Sterling Silver Diamond Link Bracelet

Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!

Michele

Today's Treasure, Wednesday, June 9

Today's Treasure is a simple sterling silver ring.  Nothing fancy.  But, it is cute.  Marked down 35% for today only!  Come take a peek!

                                                                  Sterling Silver Swirl Ring

Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!

Michele

Waiting for a Sign!

No, I'm not waiting for a sign from God, or anything like that...I'm waiting for a more physical sign!  Like one I ordered!  I've been at the Leesport Farmer's Market for one year now, and a couple weeks ago, the owner approached me about getting a sign to hang in front of the building I'm in.  So, it has been ordered!  I am anxiously awaiting!

Yep, today is Market Wednesday!  The day I spend at the Leesport Farmer's Market is Leesport, PA!  I sit and listen to the banter between the butcher and the deli workers....and quietly giggle.  The candy lady in front of me is always tempting me with cherry slices, I swear she puts them out there just so I drool all day!  (She knows those are my favorite!)  The woman behind me who sells candy making supplies now directs me to put my leg up when I don't have customers (I'm recovering from a bout of cellulitis in my leg).  It's been a great year;  I've made some new friends,  have awesome customers, and love going to work!

It's been a great year!  Will today be the day my sign is here?

P.S.  If you are local, you can find me in building #1, where the fish stand is!

Today's Treasure! Tuesday June 8

Welcome to Today's Treasure!  Every day I offer one special Treasure from my Etsy Shop at a special price!

Today's Treasure is one of my favorites, and was created in honor of my Grammy, who I feel is always watching over my shoulder.

Grammy taught me many life lessons.  I can remember being in high school, and she would she tell me "Michele, learn to depend on yourself.  You cannot expect to rely on anyone but yourself."  She taught me that it was okay to follow the beat of your own drum...For me, these were  the most important lessons she taught me! 

We also had some really fun times...we had our own special song that we made up, and would always sing it...On Saturdays we would watch old horror movies, and she would give me a small glass of beer!  I used to love that!

I also followed  Grammy's footsteps in my career choice by becoming an R.N.

So why is this necklace so special to me?  My favorite room in my Grammy's house was the kitchen, which was pink and green!  I always thought it was bold! 

The Green Aventurine and Pink Lepidolite Necklace is a beautifully bold necklace that would make a great addition to your collection!  The colors are bold, the beads are bold, and would be fantastic with your summer wardrobe!  Get this fabulous necklace at the best price of year today only!

Thanks for dropping by!

Wishing you a wonderful and peace filled day!

Michele