Chipped beef recipe you can make quick and easy

If you’d like a change from the usual bacon and eggs breakfast fare why not make some quick and easy chipped beef.  You can serve chipped beef on toast, English muffins, or biscuits.

 I'm always surprised when I hear people say they love having chipped beef in a restaurant but they've never made it at home.  I've been making it on occasion for years and everyone always thinks that it's harder than it really is, when, in fact, it's super easy!  Guess that was my little secret until now since I'm sharing it with you!

And you can make it with 2% milk and even 1% for a lighter version or use whole milk. Try it and you will wonder why you ever bought the frozen version.

Ingredients:

Package of chipped beef (regular or low sodium version)

Two tablespoons butter

Tablespoon of flour

1 cup whole or 2% milk

Whole wheat or white toast

Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Fresh ground pepper

In a small saucepan melt butter.  Slice the chipped beef into some smaller pieces and add to the melted butter.

Cook on medium heat till the edges slightly curl.  Now add the flour mixing it into the beef.

Then slowly add the milk stirring well.  Add the Worcestershire sauce to taste, about a tablespoon.  Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens. 

Remove from the heat and add to the top of toasted bread of choice.  Add some fresh ground pepper and Serve.

There you have it, simple ingredients and simple recipe, but delicious results.

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How to easily make a fun adjustable patriotic bow tie

With Father’s Day, Flag Day, and the 4th of July right around the corner why not make a fun adjustable patriotic bow tie? This adjustable patriotic bow tie is super easy since there is no sewing involved. I’ve used my glue gun in lieu of needle and thread to attach everything! I’ve made the adjustable strap to fit up to an 18” neck, but it is adjustable to make it smaller.

And of course using the Bowdabra makes it super easy to make the adjustable bow tie bow. I’ve used wired ribbon but you can easily substitute any firm body ribbon. You can make these bow ties in any color to fit your moods or for parties and other fun events.

Materials:

• Bowdabra bow maker and hair tool and ruler attachment
• Bowdabra bow wire
• Bow tie hardware (I got mine for less than 2 dollars at Hobby Lobby)
• 2 ½ wide patriotic ribbon
• 5/8” wide grosgrain ribbon to match
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks (You can if you desire substitute needle and thread to put together the adjustable strap and to attach the bow to the strap)
• Lighter

Adjustable patriotic bow tie

Instructions:

1. First, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire 24 inches long, fold it in half and insert into the Bowdabra. You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other. This will allow you to make a slip know when you are ready to take out your bow.

2. Cut a piece of 5/8” grosgrain ribbon 29” long and use lighter to burn the edges to prevent fraying. Set aside.

3. Next, cut a 24” piece of 2 ½” wide patriotic ribbon and lightly go over the ends with a lighter. Insert the ribbon wrong side up into the Bowdabra. Then make a loop on the other side to the 2” inch mark on the ruler.

4. Now since the ribbon has a wrong and right side you will need to twist the ribbon as you insert into the Bowdabra and make a matching bow on the other side. Top bow made.

5. Twist and repeat for a second bow ending with a small piece of ribbon in the Bowdabra. Scrunch down with the Bowdabra wand.

6. Now insert the two loose wires through the loop and pull tightly while the bow is still in the Bowdabra. Separate the wires and remove from the Bowdabra. Turn to the back and tie a knot. Repeat with a second knot. Trim the excess ribbon off the front and back of your bow and cut off the extra bow wire as well.

7.  Cut a four inch piece of the 2 ½” ribbon, fold and glue to make it the width to fit through the slots of the bow tie hardware. (You may optionally sew if you choose) Set the bow and bow center strip aside while you make your adjustable strap.

8. Using the ribbon 5/8” ribbon you cut for the strap follow the instructions on the package to create the adjustable strap. I have included photos to help you visualize it. I have used hot glue to secure the pieces but you can optionally use needle and thread.

9. Once you have your strap ready you are ready to add the bow tie. Use a bit hot glue to attach the bow in the center between the eye and the slide.

10. Now take the center bow piece and glue from front to the back over the strap. Let dry. You can now adjust the strap to fit from 16” to 18” neck sizes.

For a perfect bow every time, you can purchase Bowdabra bow makers at just about all craft stores, Walmart, and Bowdabra's website.  Check out Bowdabra blog for more bow making tutorials from their talented team of designers.

Camo Duct tape wallet

If you are looking for the perfect gift for the Dad who has everything for Father’s Day the Camo duct tape wallet is perfect.  Kids and adults can easily fold this wallet from some camo printed duct tape.  The wallet will hold bills, credit cards and even business cards. 

After you’ve folded your camo duct tape wallet simply wrap a small box in a solid color paper.  Create a cute little camo bow to match with the mini Bowdabra bow maker.  Attach the bow to the box to embellish your gift with a coordinated colored bow.  It’s a gift dad is sure to love!

Materials:

Camo duct tape

Sheet of 8 ½” x 11” printer paper

Ruler

Scissors

Mini Bowdabra bow maker

Hair bow tool and ruler attachment

Bowdabra bow wire

Pencil

Instructions:

1.     Cover a standard sized sheet of printer paper with the camo duct tape completely on one side.  Trim off all the excess duct tape all around.

2.     Place the paper on your work surface.  Fold in half.  Unfold and fold again to the fold line.  Repeat for the other side.

3.     Open the paper, turn sideways and fold in half. Unfold and you will see 8 fold sections.  Measure up ¾” on each of the 3 fold lines on each side.

4.     Cut to the ¾” you made on each fold lines on each side.

5.     Turn and fold to the first fold line.

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6.     Turn again and fold in half.

7.     Cut off the corner at an angle in the closed corner.

8.     Unfold and open and there will be a triangle cut out on one side.  Fold up the tab (3/4” cuts) under the triangle shape, skip a section and fold a tab up in the next section.  Repeat on the other side.

9.     Turn and fold both sides over to the centerline.  Fold in half.

10. Fold the tabs into the side pockets.  Cut a piece of duct tape that will fit across the ends and attach to secure.  Do the same on the other side.

Make a cute duct tape coordinating bow to wrap your gift

Visit Bowdabra blog for the duct tape bow tutorial

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