EM Tanner Designs

NOTE: Any input/ideas/thoughts would be greatly appreciated as long as it isn’t soooo intricate that’d I’ll have to trade my wheels in for an app…TIFFANY J…lol…jk;).,.I am needing any input ASAP though so I can submit it to apple bc it apparently takes a few weeks for approval and I wanna mark this off my TODO LIST FINALLY;)! yea Em!

sooo i think i am finished w/the “shell” and am in process of STUFFING it full…it is neverending the way i have it set up..which is both good and bad..not sure ill ever feel like i am FINISHED..lol…the story of my life..BUT that means everyday can be an adventure, right..lol…

the content:

contact-the obvious..but you will be able to click on call and dial REAGAN (she may wanna choke me for this feature..haha)…OR hit a button and email her direct at customerservice..cheesy easy…and all our info as far as when we are there etc…

website-again, the obvious..a direct link to YOUR FAVORITE SITE…JK=)…just tap it and you’ll land on our home page.

facebook-again, obvious direct link to our page…wonder if i should get a parental control feature added in case anyone doesnt know i am sort of “unfiltered’..oops =)

weekly warriors...i have set it up so that you click as follows

weekly warriors button-takes you to weekly warriors “week 1″..then click “week 1″ and the recipes will be separate from each other so you can easily pull up only one if you are in midst of a grocery run and dont want the whole post…i did have it just as it is on the blog..but i thought it will be much easier for those that actually do their own meal planning and mix it up..me, i dont..i stick w/the week that i pick to win=)..but thought some of u might like to view EACH recipe individually..make any sense at all? this garb is complex..like a never ending outline when you go into it trying to complete!

photos…will just post product pics, fan pics, etc…30 are active at a time so may try and switch it up per month or something..not sure there except for that it will be full of FUNKY photos=)…basically my virtual bulletin boardISH if you will.

specials…one click away from an outline of our daily “pink light specials”(ill try my best to do daily=)…also a link to any newly added sale item in junk in the trunk and a link to let you know any current codes, etc ..but i do still plan to be spontaneous w/all that like i do now..that’s just me?? it’s more fun that way..lol..really it’s prob just that i fly by the seat of my pants so that is the only way to work it in by ACTING spontaneous..haha..no kidding i really do just think of one and pop it up on my phone in teh middle of ballgames, tub..whatever just inspired me!..BUT hey..it will be much easier to keep up w/my neurotic sales when it’s in “app form”, right? lol

the Biz mode…is JAM PACKED! AND HAVENT EVEN PUT A DENT IN WHAT WILL BE THERE!

STAFF PAGES..MEET, CHAT READ POSTS BY OUR CRAZY EMPLOYEES…somehow someway i will get laura’s sense of humor involved in social networking..haha! i swear the girl is HYSTERICAL she just sarcastically keeps to herself and mutters the best oneliners and freaking pee in your pants funny kinda garb and she barely cracks a smile! gotta get her hangin’ with our peeps SOMEWHERE..apparantly that somewhere is NOT fb or twitter..haha! soo giving this a whirl.

cool press section…really a digital scrapbook bc i have yet to keep up with the press section on our blog..this is sooo easy i think ill keep a runnin talley! just in case i get hit by a bus my kids will know i made it happen..lol..JK

FAQ’s section-..ie..what does egt mean…that is the “status” of my current order..lol..if i had a dime for everyone of these..ha! i knew when we made the in house manufactuirng coordinate w/the statuses that customers can see that this could cause some questions.fyi..egt..that would be me! if you have egt and your item is late..that means I (me myself and i..not reagan, laura, will, etc)am the one you want to cuss out!=)…but other random stuff people may wonder will be answered here..feel free to tell us random stuff you wanna know now so i can be sure and fill ya in right here in this section!

turnaround time..outlined in rediculous detail..maybe even a daily ship date will be posted..havent nailed that down yet as far as functionality..but trying!

contests…all the info will be spelled out here!

featured products

new product

and the list goes on and on..tell us what else you wanna see HERE in this section.

OH andme2tee..so i know everyone wanted app to design ME2TEES FOR THEM..AND I DID GET A QUOTE FOR THAT right at about 7000.00 sooooo i think i have kinda sorta manipulated the system to where i can just do ALOT of me 2 tee examples and try and touch on all diff looks and stuff..i am gonna make a bunch of app kids based on kids i really know so if you call and say..my kid looks like ‘mary lawson’i will know EXACTLY which kid you mean! it wont be the 7000 dollar answer BUT it will help i think. i will try my best to do it justice! promise!

mommy mode…well this is just my attempt to tie my business to my home life so that when my mom is jonesing for some photos i can say..ummm mom go click on the app..but then i realized she doesnt have an iphone! but my thoughts were also the stuff that i ramble about to you guys as MOMS not BUSINESS…ie-messy houses, how to organize..just the mommy survival shit that we all deal with on a daily basis! but i havent outlined this very well but thought something will probably pop up everyday and outline itself!..HELP ME FILL THIS SECTION IN!PUHLEEASE I AM TIRED OF DOING THIS BUT I AM SOOO THERE WHEN I AM COMFIE SUBMITTING TO APPLE!

and most all sections have photos attached so it wont just be a buncha garb without graphics/photos! i couldnt handle that!

ok, for the most part THIS IS THE GIST Of it..but like i said the “stuffing” is endless..sooo whatcha whatcha whatcha want!? xo ..geez louise i am gonna dream about app buttons for days!

Oh and I’m stiff IFFY about the actual APP icon that will show up in iTunes…trying to make as recognizeable to our company as possible so I used logo from our tags but is there something better?? Thx! Xo

Now it’s just annoying me how to post a free wallpaper. Trying it from the blog bc I swear it should be right clickable from blog!?

cook 2 pounds ground beef with taco seasoning packet

Add to cook beef: Chopped Lettuce (1-1.5 heads)

Chopped Tomatoes (3-5)

Diced Avocado – put on very last (3)

Shredded Cheese – cheddar & jack

1 Can of Corn

1 Can of Kidney Beans

1 Bag of Fritos – mashed up

1 Bottle of Catalina dressing

Serve with warm buttered tortillas or taco shells

-Super easy and great to prepare ahead of time. Can serve hot or cold.

Tasty Quiche

10 pieces cooked bacon (can also use panchetta or prosuito if you prefer)

5 eggs-beaten

1 1/2 C heavy whipping cream

2 T melted butter

2 C fresh swiss cheese (or whatever cheese you like)

pinch of nutmeg

pinch salt an pepper

Store bought pie shell

Sprinkly half the bacon and half the cheese on the pie shell. Mix the rest of incredients except bacon and cheese until frothy and pour into pie shell. Sprinkle the rest of cheese and bacon on the top. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes.

Easy Chicken Drumsticks

1 package chicken drumsticks

1 egg*

1 ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly beat egg in shallow container. In another shallow container, put parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Coat each drumstick in the egg mixture and then coat in the cheese mixture. Put in a baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.

*I also put some pureed cauliflower in the egg mixture for an added veggie.

Baked Ziti with Spinach & Tomatoes

3/4 lb. hot italian sausage, casings removed ( I use one tube of Jimmy Dean)
1 meduim onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 (28 oz) can diced peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup purchased pesto sauce
10 oz ziti or penne pasta, freshly cooked
8 cups ready to use spinach leaves
6 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese ( I use shredded)

Heat heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion and garlic and saute until sausage is cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 10 min.
Add tomatoes with juices to pan. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in pesto.
Season with salt & pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly oil 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Combine pasta, spinach, mozzarella and 1/3 cup Parmesean cheese in large bowl. Stir in tomato sauce. Transfer
mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup of Parmesean cheese on top. Bake until sauce bubbles and cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

French Toaste Souffle (for those who love breakfast anytime)
10 C cubed white bread (1 loaf)
1 8 oz block softened cream cheese
8 eggs
1 1/2 C milk
2/3 C half and half
1/2 C maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla

A great meal to prepare ahead of time…
Place breadcubes into a 13×9 pan. Mix all ingredients and pour on top of bread. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 30 minutes before putting in oven. 375 degrees for 50 minutes.

Of course if you aren’t an ahead of timer cooker, just put in oven after you make the mixture.

A crowd pleaser!!!

Yea CARLA WILKERSON is our WEEKLY WARRIOR!!;)…i havent filled out my meal planner with these just yet but i wanted to get these posted for all you Saturday grocery shoppers! Remember keep turning in YOUR recipes. The more the merrier!! Here is carla’s winning submission:

I’m loving this! I teach 1st grade and will be going back to work on Tuesday. Greg and I have 3 kids under the age of seven so I have been planning our weekly meals for a while now.
This year I am going to try and plan our meals for the whole month. So I am so psyched about your weekly menu posts!

We eat salad, steamed broccoli, steamed green beans, or carrots with every meal. Helps get the veggies in, a no-brainer, and the kids love them.
Enjoy!
Carla Wilkerson

Crock Pot BBQ sandwiches
Love this one! So easy and wonderful because I can turn it on when we leave for school and it’s ready when we get back.

Ingredients
1 (3- to 4-pound) shoulder pork roast
1 (18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
1 (12-ounce) can cola soft drink
1 squeeze of grape jelly
package of buns

Place pork roast in the crock pot. Pour barbecue sauce and cola over roast.
Squeeze some grape jelly over the roast.
Cover and cook on high 8 hours or until meat is tender and shreds easily.

Healthy Corn Chowder Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons celery, finely diced
2 Tablespoons onion, finely diced
2 Tablespoons green pepper, finely diced
1 package (10 oz) frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup raw potatoes, peeled, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
to taste black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 Tablespoons flour
2 cups skim milk- you can use whole milk too we just happen to drink skim
milk.

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery, onion, and green pepper, and sauté for 2 minutes.

2. Add corn, potatoes, water, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to medium. Cook covered for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

3. Place 1/2 cup of milk in jar with lid. Add flour and shake.

4. Gradually add milk-flour mixture to cooked vegetables. Then add remaining milk.

5. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to boil and thickens. Serve garnished with chopped, fresh parsley.

I think I may add ham from the deli to this.

Ranch Noodles
1 (8-ounce) package egg noodles
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain and return to pot. Stir in butter and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

You can add broccoli or green peas if you like to get the veggies in.

Oven baked chicken
2 cups buttermilk
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon hot-pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
2 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3- by 1/2-inch strips
1 package (7-ounce) sesame crispbread, such as WASA
6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted

1. Prepare the night before:
Combine the buttermilk, garlic, hot-pepper sauce, salt, and pepper in a
large bowl. Add the chicken, cover, and let it sit overnight.

2. Come home from work and heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Lightly coat 2 baking pans with oil and set aside.

3. Crush the crispbread into coarse crumbs and place the crumbs in a large,
shallow baking dish, toss in the melted butter, and set aside. Remove the
chicken from the marinade and coat with the crumbs. Place on the
prepared pans and bake, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 25
min.

Baked Ziti-
1/2 pound dried ziti
15 or 16 ounces ricotta cheese (part skim)
3 cups (or 12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cups (or a 26-ounce jar) spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the ziti. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes, drain the pasta.

2. Place the ziti in a large bowl. Mix with the ricotta and half of the mozzarella. Grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Spread half of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the pan. Add the ziti mixture and cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and the remaining mozzarella.

3. Bake uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, until the casserole bubbles on the edges.

Dorito Nacho Salad

1 lb. ground beef
1 head lettuce
1 tomato
1 cucumber
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. Doritos nacho chips, crushed up
Kraft Catalina dressing

Brown ground beef with whatever seasoning you like to use. I use Tiger’s seasoning or Goya-Adobo. Drain the oil. Let the ground beef cool off.
In large salad bowl- shred lettuce, cut tomato, and cucumber. Add shredded cheddar cheese. Toss with the beef mixture. Add Doritos when you are ready to eat it. Toss. Put Catalina dressing in to taste and mix.

TACO FOLDOVERS
Ingredients
• 1 pound ground beef
• Pace® Chunky Salsa
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package Pace® Dry Taco Seasoning Mix
• water
• 2 sheets Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions
1. Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it’s well browned, stirring frequently to break up the meat. Add 1 cup of the salsa, taco seasoning and water according to the package directions. Cool completely.
2. Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they’re easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with vegetable cooking spray. Stir the egg and water with a fork in a small bowl.
3. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut into 4 (7-inch) squares. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet. Place about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture onto half of each square. Top each with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Brush the edges of the pastry with water. Fold plain pastry half over meat mixture and press the edges with a fork to seal. Place the rectangles on the prepared baking sheets. Brush with the egg mixture.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm with additional salsa.

Just think the time we can all save if each of us plan a week of meals and put them in a pot…ill pick one every week to post….you print…voila–your meal planning is DONE! This soooo could work to our advantage so c’mon just take a few minutes and plan a 6 day week of family friendly dinner recipes and submit to us at facebook@emtannerdesigns.com!No more of those SAME OLD RECIPES every SINGLE week! Let’s pull together and kick the kitchen’s BOO-TAY! Whatd’ya say??? xo

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