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The Party Bunch Link Party // no. 26

0 · Apr 18, 2014 · 20 Comments

Hey, hey… It’s FRIDAY!! Time for The Party Bunch!! Come on over and share what YOU’VE been up to this week. Here’s what caught our eye from last week…

Amy from The Idea Room, Mique from 30 Handmade Days, Heather from Whipperberry and Desiree from The 36th Avenue want to thank you for partying with us… You guys are the best!

Here are some of our favorites!

Heather’s Favorite

DIY Wood Pallet Arrow from Love Grows Wild.

I just love the simple and rustic look mixed in with the photo wall.

Mique’s Favorite

Bicycle Wheel Chalkboard Calendar from Thistlewood Farms.

Such a brilliant idea!

Amy’s Favorite

DIY Stairwell Bookcase from Maison de Pax.

I love a perfectly designed space and love how Rachel made great use out it.

Desiree’s Favorite

Chocolate Chip Cookie Crusted Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pie from Wine and Glue.

I think we can all agree that the photo speaks for itself! Yum!

As always thank you for so may fabulous projects and recipes!

We hope you take a minute and button up here!

Also we want to invite you to click here and follow

The Party Bunch Favorites on Pinterest.

We are featuring more of our favorite projects and recipes from the link party on this board!

Now it is time to party!

TPB Party Bunch Link Up... Every Friday to Sunday link up your projects over at theidearoom.net , thirtyhandmadedays.com , whipperberry.com or the36thavenue.com Four bloggers = ONE BIG PARTY! We can't wait to see your projects!

Here are a few things to remember before you link up!

Please make sure to share the love and grab a button here to let your readers know that you linked up with us!
By linking up with The Party Bunch, you are giving permission to any of us to feature your projects and recipes on our social media with a link back to you. Thanks!

An InLinkz Link-up

Maple Apple Bacon Waffle Recipe

2 · Apr 17, 2014 · 6 Comments

// Maple Apple Bacon Waffle Recipe //

My Husband LOVES waffles! He loves them so much for Christmas this last year I bought him an All-Clad Waffle Maker as his big WOW present and he was giddy when he opened it. It’s like when I receive my Kitchenaid Mixer… a BIG deal!! Because of that, we have a waffle night each week and we’re getting pretty good and coming up with fun new waffle ideas. This one has been my favorite so far, a Maple Apple Bacon Waffle! Yep, it’s as good as it sounds!!

This recipe is actually easier than it sounds. You just need FOUR ingredients for the waffles because we use our favorite waffle mix, Hungry Jack®. You will need bacon, Hungry Jack® Complete Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix and your favorite apple pie filling… Super simple!

For the maple part of the recipe, you can use your basic maple syrup like Hungry Jack® Syrup or you can make your own. My husband’s Mother used to make her own syrup and he LOVES that kind of syrup so for special occasions we make our own and that’s super easy as well. It’s just white sugar, brown sugar, water, maple extract and butter extract. It only takes about 15 minutes to make and is TOTALLY worth it!

Here is how to make our Maple Apple Bacon Waffles…

Maple Apple Bacon Waffle Recipe

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Prep time

25 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

45 mins

This scrumptious waffle recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dinner. Your family will be WOW'd with your amazing waffle making skills, they won't even know how easy they really are to make!

Author: Heather // WhipperBerry

Recipe type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

Apple Bacon Waffles
1 lb. bacon
2 cans of apple pie filling
3¼ cups of Hungry Jack® Complete Buttermilk pancake & waffle mix
1½ cups water
1 container of Cool Whip or fresh whipping cream
Maple Syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1-2 tsp. imitation maple extract
½ tsp. butter extract

Instructions

Waffle Instructions
Before we start the waffles, I put a pound of bacon into a preheated 375˚ oven on a wire rack over a baking sheet. I spray the wire rack with Crisco® Non-Stick Cooking Spray before I place the bacon on the rack. I cook the bacon for 10 minutes on one side and then turn the bacon and bake for an additional 10 minutes on the other side. Keep an eye on the bacon, you don't want it to become to crisp. You want it to still be a little pliable so that you can place it in the waffle iron with out it crumbling. Remove from oven and set aside.
To start the waffles, pour your apple pie filling into a large bowl and using an immersion blender break down the apples. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can put the pie filling into a food processor, blender or even a food mill to break down the apples. Any option works fine.
Add the waffle mix to the apples and stir. The package directions for the waffle mix calls for water, you will still add water, but it will be less than the normal amount because of the apples. Slowly add the water to the waffle and apple mixture until you achieve the desired waffle consistency.
Preheat your waffle iron. Depending on the size of your waffle iron, you typically put about ¾ cup of waffle mix into the iron for one waffle. To add the bacon into the waffle, pour half of the waffle mix into the waffle iron and then lay your bacon onto of the mix in an "X" and then pour the remaining mix ontop of the bacon. Close the waffle iron and cook for 3-4 minutes or until you achieve your desired waffle color. I like mine pretty light, my husband like them darker and crispier.
Top with a little more warmed apple pie filling, some warm maple syrup and a dollop of Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream and enjoy!
Homemade Maple Syrup
In a small sauce pan, combine sugars and water and place of medium high heat. Bring to a boil and lower the temperature to medium and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add maple and butter extracts. Let cool for a few minutes and then serve with your waffles.

Disclaimer // This is not a sponsored post, however I am a member of the Amazon Affiliate program and I do have some affiliate links included in the post.

Tropical Green Smoothie Recipe

0 · Apr 16, 2014 · 3 Comments

Hello Whipperberry readers! Jenn here again from Clean and Scentsible. Easter is just a few days away, and if you are anything like me, you have already been digging into all of that Easter chocolate. I thought that a green smoothie recipe would be the perfect way to balance out all those sweets and provide you with a little energy boost for all of your holiday festivities. I’m sure we could all use a little detoxing after this weekend!

I have really been trying to eat more fruits and veggies lately and have found that smoothies are the best way for me to fit them all in! This tropical green smoothie recipe provides lots of healthy nutrients while still tasting delicious. Even my kiddos give it the thumbs up!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup mango
1/2 cup sliced pineapple
1/2 banana { I like using frozen bananas but you don’t have to}
1/2 cup orange juice {or any other juice, almond milk, soy milk, etc.}
large handful of kale leaves
1 tbsp sprouted chia and flax seeds {optional}

Just blend everything up and add a little pineapple for garnish. If it is too thick, add a little water and if you like it thicker, add an ice cube or two. And then just enjoy! 🙂

If you are looking for other smoothie recipes, you may also like this blueberry lemon smoothie.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter with your friends and families!

The Family is of God // 2nd Verse

11 · Apr 12, 2014 · 21 Comments

The Family is of God // Who’s ready for the 2nd verse of The Family is of God? I LOVE this song and I’m loving sharing this with the kiddos in my Primary. This week I am going to bring in some props that remind the kiddos of their fathers. A pair of daddy shoes, a tie, a hat, a computer bag or brief case and have some of the boys come up and dress like a DAD as they hold up the flip chart for me. I think they are really going to love it.

For this flip chart I am again leaning heavily on the talents of Susan Fitch from Susan Fitch Designs. Please visit her site also to check out all of her aaaaaamazing work!