Cook: How to Make a Crunchy Salad Topper

I eat a lot of salad.

I like a lot of different textures and my flavors in my salads

and am always experimenting.

One salad topper that I have used for years and years (and years)

is so simple and adds a nice crunch.

Did I mention...it is super EASY!

Ingredients

• Wonton wrappers (there are a million in a package - or so it seems...I used 1/2 package for this batch)
• Knife
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 Tsp. Pepper 
• (You can also switch out seasonings for different flavors!

• 1 teaspoon (half of the package) - 1 tablespoon (whole package) Olive Oil  
• (TIPS: You can also substitute other oils like sesame, grapeseed, etc.)

Tools
Knife
Cutting Board
Cookie sheet
Foil or parchment paper
Oven
Bowl

Make It!

• Preheat oven to 375F
• Stack a few wrappers at a time on the cutting board

• Slice the wrappers (through all layers) into 1/8"-1/4" strips (you can make them smaller too)

• Place in a large bowl and toss with Olive Oil, salt and pepper.
• Place in a single layer on a cookie sheet  (as you can see in the photo, I did not lay mine out perfectly but did my best to keep them not to bunched up) and bake for 10 minutes, checking and maybe flipping with a spatula halfway through.

• Let cool

Top your salad with this crunchy goodness...

Or eat them as a snack like my girlie did! I had to hide them!

What is your favorite salad topping?

This post is written and created at 504 Main by Holly Lefevre

 

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Transferring Images to Wood: Displaying Family Photos

I grew up surrounded by family photos.

I always found it reassuring to see the faces of family gracing our walls.

 About 9 months ago, I "de-personalized" our house in preparation for a move.

Although I did not have a lot of family photos out to begin with,

those that were, got packed away.

Well, things changed (for now) and I decided,

"as long as I live here...it is going to look like I do."

So back out the photos came!

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Tickled Pink No. 153

Welcome to Tickled Pink! 

HELLO there!

Get this...summer is almost over here...

my kids go back to school on 8/7!

Of course I thought mine would be going back to school in Austin Texas...

but no such luck!

I went house hunting last weekend...OY!

I am more confused now!

Every time I make a decision I discover a new neighborhood! 
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If you have a road trip coming up...take a peek at my quick road trip safety tip

 

Did you enter the amazing giveaway to Pamper Yourself?

FOR LINKING UP AND VISITING.

I TRULY APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT. 

I hope to be back at being creative and more involved very soon! 

oh yeah...and...  

I will resume the SPOTLIGHT SELECTORS after summer

but for now let's just link up and have some fun and visit each other!

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Pamper Yourself Giveaway! Pick Your Prize!

We all love kitchen goodies and gadgets,

the latest electronics, and crafty machines...

but how about a little something to
pamper yourself!

Yep, that's right this is all for YOU!

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OR

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A Tiffany necklace

OR

A $400 Visa Giftcard

Awesome, right?

 

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This post is written and created at 504 Main by Holly Lefevre

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Tickled Pink No. 152

Welcome to Tickled Pink! 

HELLO there!

It's me the broken record!  

I am not going to lie...my real life is a nutty mess right now!

I am trying to blog...

I am trying to visit links...

but I am sucking at it.

No lie...but you probably already noticed that.

FOR LINKING UP AND VISITING.

I TRULY APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT. 

I hope to be back at being creative and more involved very soon! 

oh yeah...and...  

I will resume the SPOTLIGHT SELECTORS after summer

but for now let's just link up and have some fun and visit each other!

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Road Trip Safety Tip: Emergency Cards

When I first moved from Southern California 8 years ago, I drove a lot. I made many, many trips between my old and new homes. I probably drove the stretch of HWY 101 8-9 times a year. At that time it was just me and my young son (he was 4). I started t think...

"What would happen if we got in an accident?"

"What would my son do if something happened to me?"

My son was only 4 then - he did not have a cell phone, he did not know all the new phone numbers. He was young!  This is when I started making

Road Trip Emergency Cards. 

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Hometalk Clipboard: Rolling Storage Projects

I am perpetually looking for ways to store just about everything in my house.

I live in Coastal California and our square footage is used for living space not closets.

Because of that, I am perpetually in search of ways to conquer my storage problems.

Box, crates, carts - you name it - they make me happy...

and help with with my storage and organization issues...

and then..if they are on wheels...

GENIUS!

Did you see those cool projects up there...

they can definitely inspire me to create some more storage solutions on wheels...

and I bet you can find something to help you out too!  

 

I recently compiled a Hometalk clipboard 

featuring Rolling Storage Projects,

inspired by one of my very favorite projects from my own home,

my Rolling Book Cart.

If you need creative ways to store your things...

and love them to be mobile...

you really should pop over and check out my

Hometalk Clipboard of Rolling Storage Projects 

for some amazingly creative and useful ideas!

This post is written and created at 504 Main by Holly Lefevre

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Tickled Pink No. 151

Welcome to Tickled Pink! 

HELLO!

WHEW!

Time flies and life gets in the way!

Sorry I missed last week. My hubby was in town and I lost all track of time...and this week I was planning on getting back on track, but I had to make a quick exit to attend a funeral.

THANK YOU ALL  

FOR LINKING UP AND VISITING.

I TRULY APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT. 

I hope to be back at being creative and more involved very soon! 

oh yeah...and...  

I will resume the SPOTLIGHT SELECTORS in the next week or two...

but for now let's just link up and have some fun and visit each other!

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Create Something Beautiful with Scott's Miracle Gro

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I used to have a green thumb...and then it turned brown...and then I realized it was because when I first started gardening, I used the RIGHT products, like those from Miracle-Gro, to nurture and feed my plants. Well, now that I have kids who are interested in growing flowers and vegetables, I want to teach them how to do it right with the proper tools and products so they can enjoy gardening success, as well as be proud of what they create!

Of course being a clever mom, I am not only teaching my kids how to garden, but they are also helping me spruce up the house...because it is for sale...and everyone loves a pretty garden! Products like the Miracle grow LiquaFeed All Purpose Plant Food Advance Starter Kit help us grow our garden by watering and feeding in one shot!

We have a water shortage in this area, so any product that can help retain moisture and feed my plants intrigues me! The Miracle Gro Moisture Control Products such as Shake’n Feed All Purpose Plant Food and Moisture Control Potting Mix have "patented technology formula enhances water efficiency and improves moisture in the soil, providing a better growing environment for your plants.  Helps save water by allowing moisture to penetrate the soil, reducing run-off." - Miracle Gro website

My kids are I are doing some container gardening to bring the front porch and back deck to life. Our first project is simple...very simple...we love using unusual containers for potting. For this project we used some old bakeware with drainage holes drilled in the bottom, plants, Miracle Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and I could not resist trying  the Miracle Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food (my daughter is obsessed with watering cans- and this is perfect for that!)

To promote the love of growing and all things green, Miracle Gro has started The Gro Project. Be sure to visit The Gro Project for  some fun garden projects like a Toyrarium, a Ukulele Gardne or an Origami Garden to squash summer boredom for yourself or the kids! 

We should all create something beautiful everyday!

If you need inspiration on how to create some beauty and magic of your own,

Scott's Pinterest Board can offer you a wealth of inspiration and ideas.

And if you need expert advice and great tips for your indoor or outdoor garden, Miracle-Gro is the place to go!

Happy Planting!

This post is written and created at 504 Main by Holly Lefevre   This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scott's Miracle Gro for Social Spark.

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