Project weekend...

 It was a busy weekend. We tried some new recipes, built some birdfeeders, gave Dollor a bath, and did some cleaning.  My seedlings are making good progress.  A friend at work told me to save my tomato seeds on a napkin. Then just tearing of a piece of the napkin and planting it.  As you can see below it worked a little too well.  I have a plethora of tomato seedlings.  

The basil is up, as is my pumpkins, squash, and melons.  All that is left is my rosemary and pokey peppers.  You may think it is early, but they will do fine in the greenhouse.  

In honor of spring and the Easter holiday, I tried making a lemon cream pie and it was fabulous.  

Lemon Cream Pie

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the Lemon Filling:

• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step No.1: Make the Crust

• In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, covering the bottom and sides evenly. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

Step No.2: Prepare the Lemon Filling

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and well combined.

Step No.3: Assemble the Pie

• Pour the lemon filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step No.4: Chill the Pie

• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until set.

Step No.5: Garnish and Serve

• Top with whipped cream and lemon slices before serving. Slice and enjoy!
• NO BAKE LEMON PIE RECIPE - Forfoodiefriends 

I have wanted to make a peanut butter feeder forever.  This weekend was the perfect time to get it done. It snowed on Saturday and it was cold and breezy.  I couldn't find any plans on the internet, but it couldn't be that hard.  Well, maybe it couldn't be.  Measure twice cut once is not my motto.  My husband came to my rescue after I cut the wrong end and had to start all over again.     

The boards are:

3 x 4 1/2

4 x 4 1/2

6 x 6 1/2

7 x 6 1/2

8 wood screws and a little dowl 

As you can see there is a little jar of chunky peanut butter fit in there perfectly.  I painted the roof forest green.  I can't wait to put it up.  I've been wanting to make them forever.  That might be how long it would have taken me to make it if my husband hadn't stepped in and helped me.  

Poof and then just like that the weekend was over.  It was fun, but way too short.

Did you try any new recipes this weekend?  Was it a busy holiday weekend?  I hope you were able to enjoy your time with family.