Tyson Chicken Sale- Lowell

I know the dates say March 2nd -5th, but I've received word that the sale is going on again tomorrow.  I was able to get some of the boneless, skinless chicken breasts last time and they are pretty good quality.  Definitely worth it for me. 
The address is on the lower left hand side of the picture.  

Sister Spotlight

Sae O’Connor

Sae and her husband Reid moved into the area in November 2010 from Lewisville, TX. They have three boys: Conan (15), Thor (13), and Orion (10). Sae enjoys volleyball, sports, watching movies, and walking with friends. She is happy when her three sons are getting along and everyone is happy together. She loves it when her family gets together and everyone is laughing and having a good time. Sae prefers dark chocolate, especially with some milk. Her favorite food is Japanese. She also enjoys soups and salads. Her favorite desserts are brownies and lemon bars. And her favorite place to vacation is anywhere she hasn’t already been. Her favorite scripture is D&C 64:34 (Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind; and the willing and the obedient shall eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days.) because it reminds her to be more willing. This year she hopes to be more consistent, keep up with her checklists, and teach her family more Japanese.

YW 5K and Family Walk Fundraiser

Sat. April 23rd at 5:00pm will be our Young Women's Fundraiser to help the girls earn money for girls camp. Please come and support us in our Girls Just Wanna Have Funds 5K Run and Family Walk. The race will begin at 5:00pm; the walk at 5:10 at Lake Bella Vista. (Directions to come later.) The trail is scenic, paved, and perfect for strollers. Early registration is encouraged. Please see Nicole Bingham for a registration form. Prizes and snacks will be awarded for those who participate. Following the race, you are invited to bring a picnic for your family to enjoy at the park.

Sister Spotlight

Stacie Kathaleen Jensen Pabst

Stacie and her husband Matt moved to the Bentonville in October 2002 from Seattle, Washington. Stacie and Matt have four boys: Lukas (9), Ryder (6), Coleman (4), Sawyer (3), and another baby on the way (due June 19). Stacie enjoys traveling, running, singing, hiking, cooking, organizing, having parties, dating her hubby, and playing with her kiddos. Seeing others happy makes her happy, too. She prefers milk chocolate. Her favorite food is her mom’s tacos. Her favorite dessert is homemade éclairs, and her favorite place to vacation is anywhere tropical. Her favorite hymn is I Need Thee Every Hour because it is so, so true. This year she hopes to have a healthy baby and run in a great race by the end of 2011.

Quilting Class

Sisters,

 We had a great turnout at our meeting this month and I really enjoyed visiting with the sisters—especially those from the Branch that I don’t get to see anymore. But we had a conflict with the Branch while they were setting up for their quarterly meeting. So, we have decided to try it on a different day and we are going to add an evening session, as well. We will be having the quilting class on the 4^th Tuesday of each month from 9-11 am and 7-9 pm at the church. That way, those that work or have too many things during the day will have a chance to come after their husbands get home if they want to.

The next class will be on Tuesday, April 26^th at the times listed above. The block we will be working on is called the Spinning Four Patch. I have copied and pasted what the block looks like and the material list below. The sisters who attended decided to try to get it cut out before the class, so they can have more of a chance to sew and finish the block before they leave. If you are comfortable doing this, go ahead. If you have questions, or are afraid to try, I can help you with the cutting during class. I will have a copy of the full instructions for you at class.

Also, I have lots of scrap fabric if you want to use some just to see if you like making this block before you go buy anything. Just let me know, so I can bring something to class for you. I will bring my machine, rotary cutter and mat for anyone who would like to use them during class, as well.

Any questions, don’t hesitate to call me. 721-6196. Also, if you need the pattern from January or March, I have extras.

Love,

Jenn Copher

** Supplies List **

Color 1

Color 1 needs: two 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strips AND one 7-1/4" square

				Color 2	Color 2 needs: two 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strips AND one 7-1/4" square
		** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

Start by cutting one set of Color 1 and Color 2  3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strips into two squares each. Stack and cut these squares once on the diagonal...

		Now cut the Color 1 and Color 2  7-1/4" squares each twice on the diagonal...
		Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the remaining set of Color 1 and Color 2  3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. Draw a light line on the back marking the 3-7/8" square, then mark the diagonals in the directions shown. Now sew a SCANT 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square line. Cut apart on the square line, and on the marked diagonal lines. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics. Trim to measure 3-1/2" if needed...

Family Enrichment Group

Family Enrichment Group

I wanted to give one final reminder about the first ever Family Enrichment Group that will be held tonight! Come enjoy a evening of instruction and fun. Jill Jarvis will be sharing her thoughts with us on Gene R. Cooks' book "Raising Up a Family to the Lord" It will be a great night!

8:30 p.m.
Bench Residence
2210 SW Pinoak Ave

Hope to see you all there

Harris Baby

Corbin Dwight Harris

 

3.11.11

8lbs 6oz

21 1/4 inches

9:53am

 

Congratulations to the Harris Family on their new addition!

Ririe Baby

We'd love to welcome a new bundle of joy into the Ririe Family!

Nathan Andrew Ririe
March 3, 2011
2:10 pm
7 lbs. 3 oz.
20 1/4 inches long.

CUPCAKES!!!

Included are the recipes for the delicious cupcakes that we were lucky enough to have at our last RS Meeting.  I hope you all enjoy.  I know I'm going to be making the Strawberry Lemonade ones soon!

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Cupcake Ingredients:

• 1 (18.25 oz.) strawberry cake mix
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) lemon juice
• 4 eggs

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup pureed strawberries (made from fresh or frozen strawberries)
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 – 4 cups powdered sugar (adjust to achieve desired consistency)

To Make Cupcakes:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

Add the cake mix, buttermilk, oil and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until moistened, about 30 seconds.  Add eggs one at a time, until the batter is well-mixed. Increase speed to high and beat until thick and fluffy, 2 minutes longer.

Pour or scoop the batter into the paper liners until they are 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool on a wire rack.

To Make Frosting:

Cream butter in an electric mixer on medium-speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.  Then add in the strawberries, vanilla and lemon juice, and mix on low-speed until combined.  Gradually add in the  powdered sugar and mix until combined.  Then beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, another 3-5 minutes.  (Add in more powdered sugar if consistency is too thin.)

Mayan Chocolate Cupcakes with Cocoa-Cinnamon Buttercream Recipe

Ingredients:

Cupcake Ingredients:

• 1 (18.25 oz.) box Devil’s Food (or other chocolate variety) cake mix
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• 4 eggs

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (more or less to achieve desired consistency)

To Make Cupcakes:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

Add the first six cake ingredients (cake mix through cayenne) together in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until moistened, about 30 seconds.  Add eggs one at a time, until the batter is well-mixed. Increase speed to high and beat until thick, 2 minutes longer.

Pour or scoop the batter into the paper liners until they are 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool on a wire rack.

To Make Frosting:

Cream butter in an electric mixer on medium-speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.  Then add cocoa powder and cinnamon and mix on low-speed until combined.  Gradually add in the milk and powdered sugar, alternately, until combined.  Then beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, another 3-5 minutes.  (Add in more powdered sugar if consistency is too thin.)

Vanilla Almond Cupcakes w/ Salted Caramel Buttercream Recipe

Ingredients:

Cupcake Ingredients:

• 1 (18.25 oz.) white cake mix
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 4 eggs

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) salted butter, softened, or can use unsalted butter and just add 1/4 tsp salt for each stick used
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Method:

To Make Cupcakes:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

Add the cake mix, buttermilk, oil, almond extract and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until moistened, about 30 seconds.  Add eggs one at a time, until the batter is well-mixed. Increase speed to high and beat until thick and fluffy, 2 minutes longer.

Pour or scoop the batter into the paper liners until they are 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool on a wire rack.

To Make Frosting:

Briefly stir together granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking, WITHOUT STIRRING, until mixture turns dark amber in color, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Remove from heat and slowly add in cream and vanilla (just start with a tablespoon or two), stirring with a wooden spoon until completely smooth. (Be careful, as the mixture will definitely bubble up and possibly splatter a bit as you add in the cream.)  Set aside until cool to the touch, about 25 minutes.

Beat the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light in color and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low, add powdered sugar, and mix until completely incorporated.  Turn off the mixer, and then add caramel. Beat frosting on low to combine, and then increase to medium-high and beat until airy and thoroughly mixed, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate if not using immediately (or to harden the frosting a bit).

If you want to decorate with the swirls, double your frosting recipe.  If not, a single batch should be plenty!

Sister Spotlight

Terry Bartchak

Terry and her husband Jeff moved the area in 1994, when their oldest daughter Kaitlyn was two. Later, Zoey (9) joined their family. Prior to NWA, Terry and Jeff lived in Idaho and Pennsylvania. Her interests include work and home schooling. Her family makes her happy. She doesn’t have a preference between dark and milk chocolate. She will gladly eat either one since chocolate is her favorite food. Her favorite scripture is John 3:16 (For God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.) because Jesus Christ is our hope. Two things she wants to accomplish this year is to become more service oriented and search for truth. Welcome to the branch, Terry.