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Staycations are becoming more and more popular with families. You can create a wonderful staycation experience for your family right in your own backyard without the travel. So many of you plan to camp in your own backyards with kids, friends and neighbors. Many ideas centered around good old fashioned fun- lemonade, barbeques, gathering around a firepit, the pool and plenty of outdoor games.
 
This upcoming week in the kitchen, I'll be sharing with you a few ideas on how you can make your backyard staycation adventure a hit along with some tasty backyard recipes!
Aprons Bring Color And Style To Not Just The Kitchen!
flirty apron
I think the best part of baking is the apron sometimes! Aprons have been a part of being in the kitchen history...A classic icon of the 1950's, June Cleavor baking cookies in frilly aprons and heels.
 
Recently, I became a fan of Flirty Aprons. Aprons are definitely not for grannies anymore. Flirty Aprons are perfect to help today's busy mom accomplish not only cooking, but everyday activies. I love how you can wear an apron,not only keeping your clothes clean, but maintain your favorite style-whether it's vintage,sexy or pink and feminine. Each of their aprons make you feel beautiful!
 men's apron Men who love to grill will enjoy an apron that matches his personality. They are not only just funny aprons, they have sturdy pockets for those important grilling tools.
 
 
little girl's apron As little girl's, we always like to play dress up. These aprons provide much fun for Kids In The Kitchen. If my daughter had her choice, she'd have a different apron style for every day of the week.
 
Equally important for men, women and children, styles and designs can be traditional or quirky and fun. I wear my aprons not just for working in the kitchen, but for cleaning, gardening and crafting. I'm always on the lookout at the thrift shops for some fun vintage aprons.I've spotted some cute ones. Do you own or wear an apron? Seen any unusual or silly ones? Do your friends or family wear aprons?
 
PS: Flirty Aprons is now having a Flirty Apron Contest contest running today, July 12-16th. Visit their Facebook page for further details.
Family Time
The Perfect Summer Staycation!
Family Staycation
  Family vacation can be the most magical time of your life! Full of Fun, Enjoyment, Excitement, and Aventures!
 


 

 

This week, I'm really looking forward to the most amazing vacation week with my family. Where are we going you ask? We will be enjoying a perfect staycation! You may think it might sound completely boring, but we live in the most amazing part of California. We can hike the Sierra Foothills, which has such beautiful scenery and amazing lakes. We are just a few hours driving distance from the beaches, and we can enjoy the little tourist towns in our area. If we want to take a dip in the pool or layout in the sun, we just have to open our backdoor. There are so many ideas, the possiblities are endless.

I'll be taking lots of pictures of our staycation to share. Looking at pictures of my family's smiling faces will enhance my family's memories of the time we spend together.

The decision to spend your vacation at home this summer can deepen the bonds and transform your family. Without either the tension that travel creates or the stress of considerable expenditures in this uncertain economy, you will find that the time socializing with family this year is more relaxing than
ever.

Whatever you decide to do on your staycation, have a great time. There really are no limits to the amount of fun you can have!
Featured Recipe: Cool & Crunchy Chicken Tacos
Refreshing jicama and mango pair beautifully with the warm flavor of cumin sauce, making these tacos true stand-outs.
Crunchy Tacos
 
 Ingredients:
 
12 hard yellow corn taco shells
1 small head romaine lettuce (about 2 cups/500 mL
shredded)
1-2 limes, divided
� cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
2 tsp (10 mL) ground cumin
� tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper (optional)
3 cups (750 mL) diced grilled chicken breasts
� small jicama
1 small mango
� cup (125 mL) loosely packed fresh cilantro
� tsp (1 mL) salt
1 avocado, peeled and sliced (optional)
 
 Directions: 
 
  1. Prepare taco shells according to package directions; set aside. Shred lettuce using Santoku Knife. Zest limes using
    Microplane� Adjustable Grater to measure 1 tsp (5 mL). Juice limes to measure 3 tbsp (45 mL). Place zest, 1 tbsp
    (15 mL) of the juice, mayonnaise, cumin and cayenne pepper, if desired, in Stainless (4-qt./4-L) Mixing Bowl; mix
    well. Spoon about 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the sauce into resealable plastic bag; twist to secure and set aside. Add chicken
    to remaining sauce; mix well using Classic Scraper.
  2. Peel jicama and mango using Serrated Peeler. Slice jicama using Ultimate Mandoline fitted with v-shaped blade.
    Slice jicama and mango into �-in. (6-mm) strips. Chop cilantro. Combine jicama, mango, cilantro, salt and remaining
    juice in Classic Batter Bowl; mix well.
  3. Place lettuce into taco shells. Top evenly with chicken mixture, jicama mixture and avocado, if desired. Trim corner of
    sauce-filled bag; drizzle over tacos.
 
Yield: 6 servings
 
U.S. Nutrients per serving (2 tacos): Calories 370, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg,
Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 22 g, Sodium 350 mg, Fiber 3 g
Cook's Tip: To grill chicken in Grill Pan, season 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz/175 g each) with salt
and coarsely ground black pepper. Heat pan over medium heat 5 minutes. Spray pan with vegetable oil. Cook chicken
7-10 minutes. Turn chicken over; cook 7-10 minutes or until Digital Pocket Thermometer registers 165�F (74�C) and
juices run clear.
 
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Here is a recap of what we shared on the blog last week, just in case you missed a post or two!
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
In last weeks E-Newsletter, I mentioned  that I have some great kitchen topics in the works for a New Kitchen Tips Digest coming soon and would love your family's kitchen stories and ideas. August's Digest is currently in the works. You're in for a special treat with this special issue on Back To School Meal Savings Ideas. Show us your family kitchen stories, favorite family recipes or what tips work for you in preparing family mealtimes! I'd love to showcase your kitchen talents or oganization in the kitchen, but I need to hear from you soon! Send me your story--Remember, if I include your contribution in a Digest, you'll receive that issue FREE.
 
Until Next Time!
 
 
Sincerely,
 

Noel Chapman
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Aprons Bring Color And Style To Not Just The Kitchen!
Family Time
Featured Recipe
From The Blog
Featured Noel's Newest E-Book
My Kitchen Freebies
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Featured Noel's Newest E-Book
A Busy Mom's Guide To Family Meal Planning E-Cookbook
A Busy Mom's Guide To Family Meal Planning E-Cookbook

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Isn't it worth the investment of effort and time to gather your family to the dinner table?

Want to make that special connection with your kids?

As a Busy Mom myself I share tips and tricks in the kitchen to Revitalize family meal times and give Busy Mom's like you more time to spend with those you love!

What makes spending time in the kitchen even better are shortcuts in food preparation from useful tools to cookware.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as I share with you how to create those memorable family meal times, in my first E-Cookbook........

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