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Random Thoughts From Home

So much time has passed since I last posted. Who knew time could fly by so fast! We've been so busy with work, soccer games, a trip to St. Anthony's, hosting Easter dinner, seminary and young men's. Wow! Now we have been called to be a Ma and Pa for the youth Trek this July! We are excited and eager for this new experience. It is going to be a very busy summer. We have the Trek, a trip to Utah, a Mitchell family reunion and the high adventure.
Well it is getting late and I'm tired and it's Sunday tomorrow and we have the missionaries coming to dinner. But we look forward to the best part of Sunday which is the chance to talk to all of you. We love visiting and catching up and hope we chat with all of you.

In case you haven't received my roll recipe that is absolutely the best!
Naomi's Rolls
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbls shortening
1 egg
1 tsp salt
4 1/2-5 cups flour
1 Tbls yeast softened in 1/2 cup warm water
Beat the sugar and egg. Scald milk, cool. Add yeast to sugar and egg mixture. Stir in shortening, yeast, salt, flour. Let rise about 2-2 1/2 hrs. Shape, cut, rise again about 1/2-1 hour. Bake at 400 degrees about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 16-20 rolls. If you want to see how to shape these rolls perfectly go to http://www.everydayfoodstorage.net and in the search box put in rolls. She has a great video that shows you how to shape them so that they look professional. You will love them and never buy store bought again.
I also want to share a new food storage tip that will come in handy. You have probably all noticed that egg prices have shot up! I read in the newspaper that egg prices have increased 30% this year. Yikes! I read in Better Homes and Gardens that you can freeze eggs. When I find eggs on sale I break the eggs into ice trays that I purchased at D.I. for 50 cents each and freeze them. I separate the whites and the yokes and place them into empty peanut butter containers that go in the freezer. When I need an egg for baking I just pop it into the microwave for a few seconds and use them in my baking.
Love to you all!