Wedding Bells

 I'd like to introduce my beautiful new daughter(-in-law).

  Isn't she lovely!  We all think so, and love her so much.

 She and my eldest son were married in a beautiful garden wedding last September in Minnesota, where they now reside.

  We are all so happy for them!

 We were also very happy that my 80 year-old mother was able to travel all the way from England to attend this very special day.

Here are the three brothers before the ceremony.

  My husband and I are so proud of our sons.  The two youngest still live and work in Alaska.

It was such a beautiful and happy day.  A day our family will always cherish and remember.

Pizza Sauce

Just like anything else, homemade tastes so much better than store bought.  This pizza sauce is simple to make, and tastes great on whole wheat pizza crust.
Enjoy!

Pizza Sauce

for 1 Pizza

Ingredients:

8 oz. tomato sauce

1 tsp. dry oregano spice
1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/8 tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients together.

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Although my husband and I don't enjoy weekly pizza night like we once did when our sons were living at home, we still enjoy the occasional homemade pizza, especially with friends!  This simple whole wheat pizza dough recipe makes one 14-inch pizza crust.

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Makes 1 crust

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
3/4 cup hot water
1 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions:

1. Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in mixer.
2. In a measuring cup, combine hot water and olive oil.
3. While mixer is on low, gradually pour hot liquid into flour mixture until it forms a sticky ball.
4. Cover bowl, and let rise for several hours before rolling out directly onto lightly floured pizza pan.
5. After topping with sauce, cheese, and toppings, place in a 400 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes - but times vary with different ovens, so check your pizza after 30 minutes cooking time.
6. Enjoy!