Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

 





Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars


These Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars, inspired by the Mexican dessert called sopapillas,.

  • 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls or sheets
  • 3 8 ounce packages  Cream Cheese 
  • 1-1/2 cups  Sugar 
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon  Vandalia 

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/4 cup  Butter 
  • 1/2 cup  white Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon 
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Next, Spray a 9×13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Then unroll 1 can of crescent roll dough and press into the bottom of the prepared 9×13 baking dish. Stretch it out to cover the bottom of the pan and pinch together the perforations. Don’t worry if it is not perfect, it will be covered up with the cheesecake layer.
  • After that, pre-bake the bottom sheet in a 350 degree preheated oven for about 7 or 8 minutes.
  • Next, in a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1-12 cups of sugar and 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla. 
  • Then spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the pre-baked crescent dough in the baking dish.
  • After that, unroll the second can of crescent rolls and stretch it out on top of cream cheese layer. Pinch together the perforations.
  • Once crust is spread out, pour the melted butter evenly over top. 
  • Then stir together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon, and sprinkle evenly over butter.
  • Finally, bake about 35 minutes or until center is set. 
  • Cool for about 20 minutes. 
  • Refrigerate to allow the Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars to set and to make it easier to cut.

Cinco de Mayo crafts

 Happy May 5th  : We celebrate Cinco de Mayo day with fun crafts ..


Sombrero made with a plastic cup



The brim is a small plate with ribbon and pom poms 



My journal page ..
 

Hand drawn and colored.

Happy Cinco de Mayo






May 5th ! Cinco De Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Thursday, May 5 in 2022, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.








Have a great day - and if you need a redipe check out this weeks recipe post.   Lisa 
 

Monday, May 4, 2026

Tea Cup Gardens

 Mother day gifts 



Let's plant a tea cup garden.  It's a lovely way to upcycle and create a memorable planter for the windowsill, table or outdoor garden. I especially love the look of vintage tea cups, with their varied, delicate designs. Try exploring antique centers and thrift stores in your area to add rustic charm to your wee tea garden. 


As for the plantings, consider herbs used in tea or small succulents .

Here's what you will need to get started to create a perfect cup of tea for the garden!

Supply List:

  • Teacups, adhesive 
  • Assorted miniature plantings
  • Potting soil or cactus soil
  • Moss
  • Twigs
  • Decorative items 
  • Scissors

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Happy Homemaker Monday



It's the first Monday of May. And it's looking like a busy month as school is ending here and we get ready for Summer. How's my week shaping up? 

The weather 
78
83
86 cloudy 
76 rain
82 rain 
Looks like a lot of rain this week but it might change at any time 



What's for dinner? 
Red beans and rice 
Baked chicken and veggies 
Chicken burrito bowl  : 
Salisbury steak and gravy 
Seafood jambalaya 






What's happening at Home 

My son room is having a make over. Paint, carpet and furniture.

It's time to get in the garden now with planting seeds and new plants 

May holiday i craft include Cinco de Mayo, Mother day, graduation and Memorial day.
I am finishing up Mother day crafts ,and doing a few graduation. Then Patriotic for Memorial day.




Community news
From the library stack....



We have this Saturday after circle time, a mother's day make and take for kids. 
We are also finishing our plans for Summer Reading program. 

From MWGC is having its annual Women's luncheon with guest speakers.

Join us for Church and fellowship for all. Special Mothers day service.And after church bible journal and kids crafts. With coffee and treats.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Angel Biscuits recipe

 

GG Angel Biscuit : 

Hap I am sharing Grandma Angel Biscuits. She use to make them every Saturday Morning in this kitchen and the Mom made them after. So this Saturday I am continuing the tradition.... Lisa 





  • 1package regular or quick active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 2tablespoons warm water (105° to 115°)
  • 2 1/2cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 3tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2teaspoon salt
  • 1/2cup shortening
  • About 1 cup buttermilk
  • Butter or margarine at room temperature, if desired
  • Heat oven to 400°. Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
  • 2
    Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture and just enough buttermilk so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
  • 3
    Place dough on generously floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat. Knead lightly 25 to 30 times, sprinkling with flour if dough is too sticky. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 4
    Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Brush with butter. Serve hot.


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