Where has August gone?

Prairie Pearl has been busy getting her craft booth at the Ozark Rag Craft Emporium that she is sharing with Stitching 9 to 5 up and running and I have to say, it is pretty darn cute! With a lot of help from my neighbor, Karron, who I have to give kudos for the signage. It is ALmost done. Still need to change the tablecloth out for a "fall cloth". There is still some tweaking to do, but we will do that when it comes time to decorate for Christmas. Speaking of Christmas. Prairie Pearl will do custom gift bags. Just contact me and let me know what mixes you want in the bag, and I will tie it all up pretty with a bow! I have had quite a few requests for Rubs for meats. I  have some ideas and will do some taste testing in the next few weeks and will try to get a couple of choices. If you ever have requests, be sure to ask and maybe I can just come up with some ideas. I still have my online store open at  www.etsy.com/shop/PrairiePearlShop. While I may swap out some mixes at the store to make room for some new choices, I will always have everything available through the Etsy store or by request at Ozark Rag.

I really thought Jojo and I would be getting out an about more, but it just seems like time this summer has flown by. We both are definitely looking forward to some cooler days. She is enrolled in some doggy classes. Now mind you, these were supposed to be hour long classes for 4 weeks... well, she is such the baby, after 30 min, she just lays down as much as to say "ok, I am bored with this, I'm done!". So we are having 30 min classes for 8 weeks. She is catching on to most of the ideal behaviors, but like her mom, she will do anything for treats! If you know anything about Shih Tzus, they can be pretty stubborn! But they are really charming too, so they tend to get their way! The trainer has some amazing dogs and we do get to watch her work them before and after class. You can tell they are in competition.

Mix of the Day:

Chipotle Ranch Dressing! Do you love Ranch Dressing? Do you like a little heat? Then Chipotle Ranch is the choice for you. It is Ranch with a kick. Even though it is tagged as a dressing, you can totally use it as a dip. Wonderful as a topping on baked potatoes too. How about serving it with Chicken wings or fingers at your next football gathering? It is sure to be a hit. What is super about my dips and dressings is that you know what is in them. The ingredients are listed on the backs, but the difference from what you buy in the grocery store, is that you can pronounce every word. Those ingredients in store bought mixes that you can't pronounce are known as preservatives and stabilizers. My mixs have none of those, but will last a year if you keep them in a cool dry cabinet  (away from the stove). 

It's August!

I don't know about where you live, but here in the Ozarks, it is actually milder than July which is totally weird! Still hot, but not as bad. But in the Prairie Pearl work room, Christmas is in the works. Coming up with some new winter products like soup and mulling spices for wine, cider or just giving your home that warm cozy feeling around the holidays. Will also be adding some gift baskets ideas that you can buy as is, or request a custom made one by a simple phone call or email and I will have it for you to pick up at the Ozark Rag. I will also offer those gift baskets in the Prairie Pearl Shop on Etsy. That is just a hint of what is to come.

This week, Stitching 9 to 5 has joined Prairie Pearl at the Ozark Rag Craft Emporium in Branson West, MO with the cutest dolls I have ever seen. They all are slightly different with cute clothes and hair styles and color. Run over to the Ozark Rag Craft Emporium Facebook page, or Prairie Pearl or Stitching 9 to 5 and check out those dolls! There is also an adorable tooth fairy doll with a pocket to hide the tooth in.

One of my neighbors is in the process of developing a brochure! I've seen the first version and it is incredible! Now she is just waiting for me to produce some pictures for her. She is also going to help me decorate the Prairie Pearl/Stitching 9 to 5 craft booth. Together we have come up with some great ideas. I will post pictures once the final version of our little booth is accomplished.

This week's product highlight is... Celery Seed Dressing! Also one of my newer mix's that isn't available on Etsy yet, but will be added soon. This is a light dressing with a touch of sweetness that would be wonderful not only on just a plain salad, but what about a salad of baby spinach and sliced strawberries! It would also be wonderful in a potato salad. Mixed in while the potatoes are still a little bit warm so the flavor really gets into the salad. Mix in the rest of your favorite Potato Salad ingredients. Or, Mix the dry ingredients into Mayonnaise if you prefer a creamy Potato Salad. I haven't played around with this much yet so I am sure there are loads of other ideas for use. What ideas do you come up with when you think of Celery Seed Dressing? 

See you next week!!