Frankfort's Annual Street Sale

 Olsen-Sayles was the place to be yesterday if you wanted to have a little home-town fun!!!

 The weather was not ideal for a street sale, unless however you enjoy a cold, drizzly rainy day! 

The Olsen-Sayles gals put a smile on and had a good time as the above video shows...

There is a little story behind the video...we were setting up our tables out on the street and trying to keep them dry by using kitchen towels and ringing them out...when along came two kind gentlemen and asked where our squeegee was and our reply was we don't have one.  They purchased an item from us and then went on down the street.  A few minutes later they were back with a new squeegee from Frankfort Hardware for us.  We had never seen them before but we shall never forget their kindness and generosity.

Tina got right to work with her new favorite tool on a rainy day!!!  

What a great day we had and we thank not only the two men but also everyone that braved the inclement weather and supported the Frankfort Businesses!

Poke Cupcakes/Cook For The Cure

 The decision was made with a few questions in mind of the treat I would share on the Cook For The Cure plate...mentioned in an earlier post.

 Cupcakes in a jar was new to me but I decided to press ahead and I am pleased with the decision.

 Intimidated I was but please don't feel discouraged...cooking in glass jars is easy and the end result is pleasing to the palate and eye!

 Poke Cake:

1 box Classic White Cake Mix

Prepare according to box instructions

Fill 4 oz. glass canning jars a little over half full with batter and bake at temperature suggested for 18 minutes and check to see if they are done with a cake tester.

I didn't fill mine quite that full but would the next time.

Cool on a wire rack.

Poke Mixture:

1 small box jello (flavor of your choice)

Add one cup boiling water to the jello and dissolve thoroughly.  Then add one cup cold water and mix well.

With a fork, toothpick, or skewer in hand, start poking holes in the cupcakes.  

Pour jello over the cupcakes gently...you won't use all the jello.

Place cupcakes in fridge for at least three hours.

Frosting:

1 small box instant White Chocolate pudding mix

1 cup milk

1 container cool whip (medium size)

Mix the pudding with milk until completely smooth and thickened.  Now blend in the Cool Whip.

Using a piping bag and tip of your choice, pipe the tasty frosting on your cupcakes.

I made just twelve jars and then 12 cupcakes in liners.

The Cook For A Cure plate is pictured below...I lined it with a doily and then placed the jars on...but first I decorated the jars.  I used linen that I cut in strips and fringed a bit.  I wrapped the strips around each jar securing with double sided tape and then wrapped twine around and tied into a bow.  The finishing touch was...flower shaped buttons that I cut the shank off and then hot-glued onto the bow.

I am so excited to watch the journey of this plate...each time it changes hands, Kitchen Aid donates $5.00 to Susan G. Komen For The Cure!