Antler Wreath

I have been dreaming about this project for weeks! I literally didn't sleep a couple nights due to my excitement. Every toss and turn had me thinking more and more of new ideas and what it might look like. The idea was to make an antler wreath for our front door,  and I wanted it to look country chic but not cheap.
However, with this project in mind I had a few concerns. My main concern was how or what I could do to preserve the antler color and hardness. Anyone that has been around antlers enough know that it is a bone, and the sun dries up the calcium in them and makes them brittle and weak, giving the antlers a pinkish color to them. So, I did a lot of asking around, but finally I decided to go with a clear coat to place on the antlers. It took several coats for me to feel comfortably done, and that was extremely time consuming. Needless to say, I was on my way to finishing my latest horn decor item.

A couple days later I added the finishing touches to this beauty!!! I was beyond excited and proud of myself. This city girl pulled it off. I mean, this 4 in. stiletto wearing woman didn't go out an buy this item, I made it! Woot woot!!!

This item is not for sale, and since this wreath is made with real antlers that my husband found, there is noway I could make this exact wreath again. However, I know I could make one like it. If anyone happens to be serious about ordering something like this, message me. I'm sure we could work something out. ;)

Elk Red Curry

I have found that I have a love for curry! Thai food is something that I crave! While in the grocery store I found a curry paste and had to try it out! Of course chicken is a delicacy in our home, so why not make it with elk?

We have Elk chunks, diced cooked potatoes, some green peppers from the garden, coconut milk (not featured), and the curry paste.

Combined them all and it smelled AMAZING!!!! 

Served over Jasmine rice!! I would say this is a fun, yummy, and different way to use Elk meat. It's definitely worth a shot! ;)

Thrifting Veggies

This is the story of the end of the zucchini plant in our garden. It all started when we were producing more zucchini's than we could eat. I am talking about zucchini side dishes for every meal. Not to mention the zucchini's that we gave to at least 4 different families, and more than once. I had the hubby pull the plant and in doing so he walked in with these huge beauties!

I am a firm believer in not wasting, hence why we gave so many away. So, I resorted to shredding these babies and freezing them. Literally for a couple hours a friend and I were shredding these bad boys. 

I ended up with 7 1/2 bags of zucchini!!!! Two bags were given to my friend for helping. Now, here is the kicker... What in the world do you do with a bunch of shredded zucchini? 

Most people use it for zucchini bread and thaw when they want it. That is something that I'm going to try, but I found my own delicious guilty pleasure!

Ta-da!!! We have my new all time favorite cookies!! Chocolate Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies!!! Seriously, I was in heaven!!!!! I seriously found the holy grail of shredded zucchini. I have now made this recipe 4 times in 3 weeks. Yeah, I would say I'm a bit obsessed. So, next time you have extra zucchini, try it out! Click here for recipe.