Just made the BEST dessert that I have ever made! Biscuit Shortcakes with Blueberry Compote and Chevre!

This evening I was reading through the Martha July 2011 magazine. I was admiring the lovely summer desserts that are featured, especially the " Corn Ice Cream Shortcakes with Blueberry Compote". I started thinking that I could make some corn bread and berry compote, which would be similar and easier. When went to the kitchen and looked in the cupboard I saw a box of Bisquick. I took it out and turned it over. On the back of the box was an EASY recipe for shortcakes! I was real excited. I had all the ingredients in the house and some goat cheese. I made the shortcakes and compote ( which really was very simple to do and I had never made either before) and sprinkled some of the chevre on top. I nearly died!

You all must try this!

The Martha/ Bisquick/ Katie Biscuit Shortcakes with Blueberry Compote and Chevre!

BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

1 1/2 cups of Blueberries (I used frozen)

1/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons of water

2 tablespoons of lemon juice ( I used lemon juice from the plastic lemon)

Make the compote:

Heat 1 cup of blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until berries begin to burst, 4 to 5 minutes. Simmer, stirring often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in remaining blueberries and let cool.

SHORTCAKES

2 1/3 cup bisquick

3 tbs sugar
3 tbs margarine or butter -- melted
2/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 425 f.

Mix bisquick,sugar,butter and milk until
soft dough forms. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into
6 mounds on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with
sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Another Year, Another Fairie Festival!

The Spoutwood Farm Fairie Festival has come and gone once again.

This year I went by myself. I love to go and people watch and just hang out and listen to the live music that they have going on. Spoutwood farm is a beautiful place. I always feel very peaceful when I am there.

Here are a few photos I took with my iPhone, mostly landscape, not many fairies.

Some quotes I wanted to share

"Martha Stewart Living magazine......showed multiple generations of women (and men) that when they're armed with a little insperation- and prehaps a pair od pinking shears-their everyday lives and gatherings could be more beautiful, more practical, and more meaningful."

"I still marvel at the creativity and care that go into every story and into striking that balance between inspiration and action."

"...we have a feeling that these small changes will make your world just a little brighter"

Quotes from Martha Stewart Living, My Life with Living by Pilar Guzman

I wanted to share these quotes because when I read them in the June 2011 issue, I felt they correctly communicate my thoughts on why I think the Martha magazine is inspirational. It teaches me to take the time and think about how I live and how to thoughtfully make my house a home. It's not all about perfection, its about being inspired to create the life you have dreamed of, and to live in a place that everything you see has thought put into it. Living thoughtfully, and seeing the beauty in everyday life. Thats what I like about Martha!