Colorful Deviled Eggs Recipe….

12 Large Eggs
6 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
2 Teaspoons Mustard
1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Salt & Black Pepper
Food Coloring
1 Sandwich Bag

Directions
Peel hard boiled eggs.
Halve each egg lengthwise and scoop the yolks into a medium bowl, reserving the egg whites.
Rinse the egg whites with water to remove the remaining yolk and pat dry.

Prepare food coloring according to instructions listed on package. (If you are sharing the egg dye with your kids or grandkids – be sure that you use it first – before the kiddos get their grubby little hands into the dye.)  Submerge egg white into color bath until desired color is achieved.

Remove colored egg white from color bath and place on drying tray. Dab with paper towel to absorb remaining liquid.

Mash the yolks and add mayonnaise, mustard and cayenne; season with salt and black pepper. (note from Rachel: “I like to add finely chopped onion and dill pickles.”)

Fill yolk mixture into a small sandwich bag, cutting a small opening in the corner of the baggie. Gently squeeze the bag to pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.  http://www.paaseastereggs.com/recipes-color-eggs.asp

Submitted by:  Rachel Doyle

The Sunnyvale Garden Club will celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree at the new elementary school on March 20^th starting at 10 a.m.   The mayor and school children will be present to commemorate the occasion.   Patricia Gatlin is encouraging all garden club members who are available on this date to come and take part in the festivities!      If you would like to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Particia at 972 203 8104.

Submitted by:  Particia Gatlin  – SGC Beautification

My friend, Carolyn, works at night and odd hours during the day.  She is looking for a good home for her 7 month old Shi-Tzu, Tulip.  Tulip spends most of the time by herself and would love to join a loving family.  If you know someone interested in adopting Tulip, please call Carolyn at 972 286 5111.  She usually can’t answer the phone while working, so please leave a name and  number and she will return your call.

Thanks,

Submitted by Deborah Stafford

The  SGC Gala held in January was recently featured in The Forney Post.    Check out the article and pictures by clicking on the following link:  http://www.forneypost.net/Story.aspx?ArticleID=2278&HL=Sunnyvale-Garden-Club-Hosts-Entertaining-Fundraiser-

If you haven’t given us your comments/suggestions about the gala, please take the opportunity to do so now.  Just click on the following link to take the survey:   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2VDHNCJ  Your input will help us improve our processes and enable us to better serve the needs of our members in the future.  All responses are anonymous.  Survey will close on Friday, 2/8/13.

Submitted by:  Martha Billman – Communications Committee

The SGC supports a local charity, Sharing Life Community Outreach, in their efforts to provide a variety of services to needy families and individuals in the Mesquite and southeast Dallas area. In December, SGC members (organized by Bonnie Bannister) provided fresh baked cookies to clients as they waited their turn in line at SLCO’s annual Christmas Fair. According to Bonnie, SLCO provided toys and clothes to 1,000 families. SGC also collects donations of non-perishable foods at each meeting to help stock SLCO’s food pantry. More information about this charity and the services they provide can be found in a recent article featured in The Dallas Morning News: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/mesquite/headlines/20130108-sharing-life-community-outreach-in-mesquite-offers-help-and-respect-to-needy.ece

Sample Vases

If you have a clear glass vase or vases that you are willing to donate for the gala centerpieces, please call or email Martha Billman 972 979 4321, mbillman@dcccd.edu or Georgeann Moss 214 533 3457, gemoss@dcccd.edu.  We need vases that are around 12″ tall  and any shape.   (see sample picture).

Your help will be so appreciated!

Submitted by:  Martha Billman – Communications Committee

Each year, the SGC makes goodie baskets and delivers them to community shut-ins on Valentine’s Day.  Please start collecting items for the baskets and bring them  to the next meeting scheduled on February 15^th.  The following is a list of suggested items:  stamps, Post-it-notes, notepads, pens, pencils, crossword puzzles, sugar-free cookies and candy, crackers, lotion, shampoo, soap, anti-bacterial soap, wipes, toothpaste, Kleenex, Chapstick, envelopes, magnifying class, small address book – or – any other item you feel is appropriate.

Submitted by: Jan Strickland

Lavender Bath Salts

Valentine’s Day is just a few short weeks away. What better way to celebrate than by pampering yourself or a loved one with a handmade body care product?   I recently made the following sweet lavender bath salts recipe with a group of my friends.  Lavender smells divine and is oh-so-good for relaxing the body and mind…which we need after the holidays.  It is simple to make and can help create an unforgettable experience!

Sweet Lavender Bath Salts

Floral and relaxing, these salts are a perfect addition to any bath.

Ingredients:

– 1 cup Salt (Epsom, Sea Salt, Dead Sea Salt, or a mixture)
– 1/4 cup Baking Soda
– 20 drops organic Lavender essential oil
– 1 TBSP organic Lavender flowers

Instructions:

Mix salt and baking soda together in a large bowl. Add essential oil and Lavender flowers, blend well. Package in a jar, or use right away.

Note: For a slightly warming, detoxifying effect, steep a piece of ginger root and add the tea to your bath.

Happy Pampering!

Submitted by:  Martha Billman – Communications Committee