Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Red, White and Blue Breakfast Rolls

Red, White and Blue Breakfast Rolls
Hey there! I am Cassie, the preggolicious owner and designer for Lily Shine Boutique. I am so excited to share with you all a wonderfully delicious recipe just in time for Independence Day! When trying to decide which recipe to share with you all, I came across a superb photo of the most amazing cinnamon roll I've ever laid eyes on! I, of course, couldn't simply copy and paste a recipe here but as all crafters have a knack of doing- I made it my own. Check out this website to see the inspiration behind the Red, White and Blue Breakfast Rolls: http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/breads/red-velvet-rolls-with-cream-cheese-frosting/

Everyone focuses on the fireworks, the picnic or BBQ and completely neglect the most important meal on the 4th of July: breakfast! My remix recipe takes Red Velvet Rolls with Cream Cheese frosting and adds in some true blue in a yummy fresh blueberry compote. I hope you give it a try this holiday and let your tastebuds explode long before the fireworks begin! I made my dough the night before, but you can make these from beginning to end in approx. 2 hours.


Red, White and Blue Breakfast Rolls- makes approx. 20 rolls

Ingredients:

Rolls:
1 pint buttermilk (I used a reduced fat version but feel free to splurge)
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. red food coloring
2 tbsp. Chocolate Jello instant pudding (original recipe called for cocoa but that seemed to blah for my tastes!)
1 pkg. quick rising yeast

4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Filling:
1 c. melted butter (Braums makes the best!)
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. or remaining Jello Pudding packet (sub in cocoa here if you don't have the pudding mix)

Icing:
1 pkg. cream cheese
3 c. confectioners sugar
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla (or vanilla extract)
1/8 tsp. salt

Compote:
pint of fresh blueberries, washed and de-stemmed
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. water

Directions:


Begin by stirring together buttermilk, oil, sugar, red coloring and pudding mix to a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir often. If you have a thermometer, bring it to about 110 degrees. Remove from heat. Sprinkle packet of yeast onto heated mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.


In a large bowl, combine flour and mixture until well mixed. The new mixture should have a bright red dough-like texture and be tough to stir. Cover with a towel and set aside for 1 hour.




Add to set mixture soda, powder and salt until all ingredients are well mixed. You can continue from here or wrap dough, refrigerate and finish in the morning. If you are ready to bake, fire up the oven to 375 degrees and grease up a large glass pan.


You are going to cut the dough mixture into half and work one half at a time. This next step is a lifesaving (well, in the baking world I suppose) tip for those that bake often. It will save you time, effort and makes the clean up a cinch!


Lay down two long strips of wax paper to cover your surface. Sprinkle with flour. Plop down half of the dough mixture. Tear off another long strip of wax paper, sprinkle some flour over the dough and set paper on top. Using your rolling pin (on the top of the wax paper), roll out a nice rectangle (or close enough!) approx. 15 x 10 inches. Set rolling pin aside and peel off the top layer of wax paper. Brillant, right???


In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar and remaining pudding packet. This, depending on the type of butter you use, will come out a little on the greasy side. Don't worry, you'll be playing around the lake so much today that those extra calories will just burn right up! Pour half the chocolate mixture onto the rolled dough. Spread evenly, leaving about an inch perimeter of just dough. Roll dough/filling towards you and pinch to seam.


Slice dough into 1- 1 1/2 inch cuts and place in the greased dish. Repeat the entire rolling process with the other half of dough. Let your cut rolls sit for 20 minutes. Roll up the wax paper and toss it! No floury mess on the counter, no doughy stick on the rolling pin. Clean up in a second! My Gramma taught me this trick and I will forever be grateful!


In the meantime, let's make the icing. In a mixer, beat with a paddle attachment the cream cheese (room temperature or a little softened), powder sugar, and milk. Let everything get nice and blended, then add the remaining icing ingredients. Whip this up to a nice fluffy icing and set aside.



Bake the rolls in oven for approx 17 minutes until the filling is bubbly and the rolls are hinting at a brown top. While the rolls are baking, let's get that blueberry compote going!


Bring all ingredients for the compote to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir often to keep mixture well blended. Simmer until reduced to your desired consistency. For me, this took about 25-30 minutes but I didn't want it too runny.


Go ahead and take a nice deep breath- you'll be catching hints of red velvet, cream cheese and blueberries all at once- the perfect Patriotic trifecta to an amazing breakfast roll.



Serve rolls drizzled with icing and topped off with blueberry compote. The 4th of July is such a treasured day by Americans, why not kick off the festivities with a sweet start? Don't forget to fix yourself a roll, and go ahead- you get double icing for all your hard work. Sit back and watch those smiles stretch across your guests' faces.

I hope you enjoy!! Happy 4th of July from my family to yours!


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Thursday, June 21, 2012

BCA Boutique of the Week is Tinker Bunny Boutique!

Boutique Challenge Auctions is all about a group of designers who come together to challenge each other and help each other step outside of our comfort zones. This week we would like to feature one of our amazing designers so that you can learn more about her and why she does what she does!

This week's Boutique of the Week is Tinker Bunny Boutique!



Let's talk to Tiffany from Tinker Bunny Boutique to learn a little more about her!

How did Tinker Bunny Start?
Tinker Bunny started in 2010 when I wanted to get a pair of ruffled pants for my daughter for Christmas. After I thought about it, I thought, “I can do that”! So after playing around, I soon began sewing all the time again and loving it!
How long have you been sewing?
I have been sewing since I was a young child. I took a Home Economics course in school and ever since I have been teaching myself how to sew. I have never taken a sewing class but have mostly learned on experimenting. I love to go to stores and turn the outfit inside out to see how they sew it together and go home and sew it myself. I love trying to find new things that challenge me to step out of the box.
I’m now a stay at home single Mom when my daughter is awake and I sew during the night.

What are some of your favorite designers?
I am a fabric lover. Most people love shoes and clothes; mine is fabric. I cannot go into a fabric shop or online without falling in love with a new fabric!  I usually am drawn to designers such as Michael Miller, Amy Butler, Riley Blake, and Heather Bailey. Although, most polka dots and damask fabrics make me fall in love!!!

What is something you find rewarding about Tinker Bunny?
My God has given me such a great thing to be able to sew. I love when the outfit or dress is complete and I see the outcome! It is all worth it to see your work being worn by others. I thank God every day for how much he has given me, and I cannot wait to see what he has in store for my life and business in the future.

Thank you so much Tiffany, it was great to learn more about you!

If you would like to visit Tiffany's Facebook, she is offering a 15% discount to Boutique Challenge Auctions Fans only! Visit her Facebook and mention the code BCA15

Visit Tinker Bunny Boutique on Facebook


In addition to an amazing discount, Tinker Bunny Boutique would like to offer a GIVEAWAY!
She will be giving away a $15 gift card to her shop!

To enter the Giveaway, just follow the instructions on Rafflecopter Below! It's super easy. Just log in with your facebook or email. Then "Like" the Boutique Challenge Auctions Page, the Tinker Bunny Boutique page, and once you have done both of those, you have a chance an an additional entry by leaving a comment on Tinker Bunny Boutique Facebook page letting her know that Boutique Challenge Auctions (BCA) sent you! It's THAT easy :) Good luck!

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Our Boutique of the Week Winner from Twila’s Sew N Sew is..

Carriann E!

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Thanks again to Twila from Twila’s Sew N Sew for allowing us to get to know you a little better this week and for giving away such a great prize to one of our fans!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

BCA Boutique of the Week is Twila's Sew N Sew

Boutique Challenge Auctions is all about a group of designers who come together to challenge each other and help each other step outside of our comfort zones. This week we would like to feature one of our amazing designers so that you can learn more about her and why she does what she does!

This week's Boutique of the Week is Twila's Sew N Sew!


Let's talk to Twila from Twila's Sew N Sew to learn a little more about her!

Where did you learn how to sew?
I learned to sew from my mother. Seems like I have been sewing for as long as I can remember. I love to sew. It is relaxing to me, unless I am rushed for a deadline but it is still fun even then.


What sort of items do you make?
I have made a wide variety of things from a suit jacket for my husband to children's and adult clothes to bags and purses and much in-between.
Having not been able to have children of my own I make pretties for everyone else's.



What did you do before Twila's Sew N Sew?
 I taught elementary school in a one room church school for 7 years then after I got married I decided to quit and stay home and then got to do more sewing. Then a few years later I worked for a year at a sewing factory making dance costumes. I am now a manager of a kitchen that makes meals for senior citizens. I still sew of course but just don't get to do it as much. It is still my first love.


Thank you so much Twila, it was great to learn more about you!

If you would like to visit Twila's store, she is offering a 15% discount to Boutique Challenge Auctions Fans only! Visit her shop and enter the code BCA15

Visit Twila's Sew N Sew on Facebook
And on Crafterstown

In addition to an amazing discount, Twila's Sew N Sew would like to offer a GIVEAWAY!
She will be giving away a $15 gift card to her shop!

To enter the Giveaway, just follow the instructions on Rafflecopter Below! It's super easy. Just log in with your facebook or email. Then "Like" the Boutique Challenge Auctions Page, the Twil'as Sew N Sew page, and once you have done both of those, you have a chance an an additional entry by leaving a comment on Twila's Sew N Sew Facebook page letting her know that Boutique Challenge Auctions (BCA) sent you! It's THAT easy :) Good luck!

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Oh! Sew Precious Giveaway Winner!

Our Boutique of the Week Winner from Oh! Sew Precious is..

Tiffany B!

Congratulations! You have been sent an email with information on how to claim your prize.


Thanks again to Amber from Oh! Sew Precious for allowing us to get to know you a little better this week and for giving away such a great prize to one of our fans!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

BCA Boutique of the Week


Boutique Challenge Auctions is all about a group of designers who come together to challenge each other and help each other step outside of our comfort zones. This week we would like to feature one of our amazing designers so that you can learn more about her and why she does what she does!


This week's Boutique of the Week is Oh! Sew Precious!


Let's talk to Amber from Oh! Sew Precious to learn a little more about her!


When did you open shop?
I started selling my creations in November of last year.  Started my Facebook page in January and it has grown to almost 1,500 fans quickly.  My Etsy store opened just a few months ago in April, but has already been featured in several treasuries!!  So much has happened so quickly!


How did you start sewing?
I knew I needed to learn to sew when they told me I was Prego with a girl!  My husband is a preacher and I'm a stay at home mom.  Needless to say we don't have a lot of extra money for boutique clothes.  So, I decided I would sew my own!!!  I asked several ladies in the community if they would be interested in teaching me, and finally found two VERY precious ladies!!  Ms. Judy and Ms. Janice started sewing classes every Tuesday night and I was HOOKED!  They taught me so much in a short time.  I started classes in Feb. and we moved to a new state in July.  Although I was without my teachers I still wanted to sew and wanted to know more, so I would say since then I've been self-taught :)  I had no idea I had a talent in this area until I started.  I'm addicted now and I tell people all the time it is my therapy!


What did you do before you were a stay at home mom?
I was actually a 5th grade teacher for four years before having my son and deciding to stay home.  Now, we have decided to homeschool our children, so I guess you can say I'm a teacher again. 


Who are your favorite fabric designers?
I LOVE all things Amy Butler, Heather Bailey, and Jennifer Paganelli.  I know people like things other than florals so for those I love to go with Riley Blake, Michael Miller, and Robert Kaufman.


What is your favorite style of clothing to make?
SHABBY CHIC!!!!  I like the girly feeling of all things Shabby Chic!  It is just so feminine and classic! 
When do you sew?
Since I have two kiddos the ages of one and five, most of my sewing takes place at night!  I always say I'm a mom by day and seamstress by night!  :)   Most days I'm exhausted, but I do take a few nights off on the weekends. 
What does Oh! Sew Precious mean to you?
Oh! Sew Precious has been a huge blessing for our family!  Helping us pay the bills at times.  It also is an outlet for myself.  A lot of moms give up a lot of things about themselves when they have kids, and I wouldn't have it any other way! However, I needed a way to express myself and to just think about something I loved for a few hours a day.  Oh! Sew Precious has done that for me!  It has given me an outlet to find myself again and bless my family at the same time.  I had no idea I would find such a love in fabrics and sewing, but I'm so thankful I did!  It really helped me transition in our move last July!  Thank you to all the family and friends that have supported me along this journey!  I love to see precious kiddos in my clothes and the smiles they create on their faces!  I have the best fans and I'm forever grateful for your support!!


Thank you so much Amber, it was great to learn more about the history of Oh! Sew Precious!


If you would like to visit Amber's store, she is offering a 15% discount to Boutique Challenge Auctions Fans only! Visit her shop and enter the code BCA15

Visit Oh Sew Precious on Facebook
And on Etsy

In addition to an amazing discount, Oh! Sew Precious would like to offer a GIVEAWAY!
She will be giving away a $15 gift card to her shop!


To enter the Giveaway, just follow the instructions on Rafflecopter Below! It's super easy. Just log in with your facebook or email. Then "Like" the Boutique Challenge Auctions Page, the Oh! Sew Precious Page, and once you have done both of those, you have a chance an an additional entry by leaving a comment on Oh Sew Precious' Facebook page letting her know that Boutique Challenge Auctions (BCA) sent you! It's THAT easy :) Good luck!