Oil dipping for bread recipe

Oh man, did I stumble onto a great oil dipping recipe! I just made it and love it. I could eat this all day, but that would not be good. This would be great for appetizer or with any kind of Italian food. It came from the Taste of Home Here it is...........

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces)

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (1/4 cup total).
To prepare dipping oil: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 teaspoons herb mix with water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-15 seconds. Drain excess water. Transfer to a shallow serving plate; add oil and stir. Serve with bread. Yield: 1/2 cup per batch.

Handmade gift for my son-stop Cpsia law

My son received these wonderful slipper socks from Foxyfleece. What a great product and handmade at that! He really enjoys wearing them. He is only 11 years old. Okay no big deal. Well not according to this new law to pass next month Cpsia (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) Look under children products containing lead. In short products that are made whether handmade or manufactured for children 12 years and younger need to be tested for lead before they are sold. This will put alot of business out especially the small ones. If you feel strongly against this you can, sign the petition, Write the CSPC, Write your legislator
This is my question? My son is 11 years old but guess what his feet are big so we ended up getting a man's size slipper. Now he is under the age group but he is wearing adult size slippers that are not tested and frankly I don't want to go through all of this. There has to be a better way than this law. (okay off my soap box)

Etsy Finds (3 of them)

Want to bring in the New Year!! This would be perfect to give as a gift or for yourself to bring to a party with goodies on it!! CDChilds created this Huge Lt. Olive Green Wine Bottle Cheese/Board Tray with Spreader piece. I have been admiring her work for quite sometime. She also has other wonderful items in here store. Either click on the store name or the picture to take you there.


Trying to stay warm this winter! Here is a perfect gift for yourself or that special someone! These are made from FoxyFleece called Pink Leopard Polar Fleece Socks or Slippers. I gave the camouflage one to my son and he is wearing them everyday as slippers. Now I don't have to wash such dirty socks or have holes in them. Check out the other lovely items in store.


My last finds is just too cute and adorable!! If you have a baby girl these would be so perfect! The shoes are made from Barretzz called Red Barn Daisy. I encourage you to go look at the adorable boots too in her store also with the hair clips. She is having 10% off on the shoes and boots.

The winner is...........

Congratulations to Alison for winning the Peridot Beauty Necklace!! Thanks for all who participated in the giveaway!!

Giveaway Peridot Beauty

This giveaway is different. This is what you have to do to get into the contest. Click on the picture below to take you to Neatostuff.com site. What I'm giving away is at the top of the scroll bar. There is two contest but I am the one with the jewelry. Feel free to enter the other contest. Go to Neato's site and they will tell you what you need to do to enter. You will then be entered into the contest if you comment on their site. You may comment here but it will not be included in the contest. Good Luck!!

What is coming up?

It's been awhile since I did a giveaway. So stay tuned because I'm going to present one soon!

WOW! What a week!

I just don't know where to begin! I really enjoyed last week, it was fun as exciting! Tuesday I was on Neatostuff for the Great Marketing Exchange. It is free with an Etsy forum you signed up in! This was exciting to see myself on another site front page! Thank you to AMY from Neaotostuff !

Then I found out I was in a treasury curator MyissaG The necklace sold but not sure if seen on Etsy or Neotostuff since featured at the same time. Thank you both!!
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Wednesday I received my beautiful Bloggers ornament from Jewel Street Designs See article below this article post.

Thursday I found out I was in a treasury that made it to Etsy front page! Thanks to MyissaG for this wonderful surprise! I have been following her curating treasuries. Since I missed it I want to thank the wonderful VickiOrion for capturing the shot and sending it to me. Was so kind of her to do this! Check her store out she makes gorgeous jewelry!!