Wood + Vinyl Crafts from Super Saturday

Hello Ladies!

If any of you ordered wood and vinyl craft projects for Super Saturday, but were unable to make it, please note that your projects are being stored in the Relief Society closet. You'll be able to pick them up on Sunday.

Also, if any of you need to contact Jessica for any reason, here is her phone #:

Jessica Raguskus 801-553-9779

Thanks again for coming to Super Saturday! We enjoyed your company so much and had a great time :)

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

As requested, here is the recipe for the Pumpkin Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting served at Super Saturday. The recipe is courtesy of Romina Rasmussen from Les Madeleines Bakery here in Salt Lake City. Enjoy!

Romina's Pumpkin Cupcakes

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 can (15 oz.) solid-packed pumpkin (about 1 3/4 cups if you're making your own puree)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs

Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

1 stick of butter, cubed and cold
8 oz. cream cheese*
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon spice mix (see below)

Spice Mix

1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg

Directions:

Preheat an oven to 350ºF. Line three 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake wrappers.

To make the cupcakes, in a bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and salt.

In another, larger bowl whisk together the pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar and oil. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Add the flour mixture in three additions, stirring with a large wooden spoon until just combined.

Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full. Bake until the cupcakes for 20 minutes. Transfer the tins to a wire rack and let cool for ten minutes; then remove the cupcakes from the tins and let cool completely.

To make the frosting, cream the butter until fluffy, but still cold. Add the cream cheese in small chunks. When completely combined (no lumps of either butter or cream cheese), add the powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add the vanilla and then 1/4 teaspoon of the spice mix before blending one last time.

* make sure you use Philadelphia Original; I've found that anything else compromises the texture and flavor.

November Activities!

Monday, November 9th: Single Sister FHE will be at the home of Diane Brewer, 2439 Wood Willow Circle at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 12th: Snack n Yak will be at Tamara Davis's home, 2436 Wood Willow Circle, at 7:00 p.m. The theme this month will be Thanksgiving Family Traditions. Share your favorite recipe's and have a great time visiting with the other sisters.

Saturday, November 14th: Super Saturday will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the ward. Come ready for demonstrations on photography, cupcake decorating and to make the items you have signed up for. Lunch will be provided.

Tuesday, November 17th: Lunch Bunch will be at the Kyoto Japanese Restaurant, 1080 E. 1300 S. at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, November 19th: Book Group will be at 7:00 p.m. at Alison Thomas's home, 2490 E. Fisher Lane #B. The book being reviewed is Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross.

October Activities!

Monday, October 12th: Single Sister Family Home Evening will be at 7:00 at the Knudson's home, 2980 S. 2520 E.

Wednesday, October 14: Play Group will be at Gardner Village at 10:30 am. Come and see the display of fun witches and pumpkins Gardner Village does every year. We will meet outside by Archibald"s. The address is 1100 West 7800 South.

Wednesday, October 14: Movie AND Book Group will be at Vickie Dean's house at 7:00. We will be reviewing the book The Count of Monte Cristo and watching the movie.

Thursday, October 22: Snack n Yak will be at Vickie Dean's home at 7:00. The theme this month is Halloween foods. Bring your favorite Halloween recipe.

Saturday, October 24: Neighborhood Halloween Party will be at 6:00 pm at the ward. Come dressed up with your children and have a great time!

Tuesday, October 27: Lunch Bunch will be at 11:30 at Neil's Fish 'n Chips, 4810 S. Highland Drive. This is directly west of the old Cottonwood Mall. and next to The Training Table.

September Calendar of Events!

Wednesday, September 2nd: PLAYGROUP 11:00 am Barnyard Buddies at Gardner Village

Wednesday, September 9th: MOVIE GROUP 7:20 pm The Time Travelers Wife at the Century Theatre. Watch your e-mail for details!

Thursday, September 10th: SNACK & YAK 7:00 pm at Kimberley Sorenson's (2782 S. 2475 E.) After School Snacks is the theme.

Sunday, September 13th: STAKE CONFERENCE

Thursday, September 17th: BOOK GROUP 7:00 pm at Julia Ervin's (2813 S. 2475 E.) We are discussing "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

Monday, September 21st: SINGLE SISTERS FHE 7:00 pm at Vickie Dean's (2512 E. Gregson Ave.)

Thursday, September 24th: HARVEST HAPPENINGS 6:30 pm in Vickie Dean's Backyard (2512 E. Gregson Ave.) This is our quarterly enrichment activity and will include a harvest themed putluck dinner, words of wisdom from our own Gardening Guru, Bonnie Bendall, and a perennial exchange! Watch for more details and announcements!

Tuesday, September 29th: LUNCH BUNCH 11:30 am at the Jasmine Restaurant

August Calendar of Events

Monday, August 10th: Ice Cream Social 6:30 pm at the Sirstins' (2397 E Gregson Ave)

Wednesday, August 12th: Playgroup 10 am @ Gateway Fountains

Sunday, August 16th: Ward Conference

Thursday, August 20th: Book Group 7 pm @ Becky Nelsen's (2376 E 3000 S)

Sunday, August 23rd: Oquirrh Temple Dedication 9am and 3pm NO CHURCH MEETINGS

Tuesday, August 25th: Lunch Bunch 11:30 am @ Pizza Factory (3739 S 900 E)

Thursday, August 27th: Temple Group DRAPER TEMPLE 10 am or 7 pm (spouses welcome in the evening session) We need to make a reservation for our group so please sign up asap if you would like to go.

Thanks and in case you missed it.....

a few photos from our fabulous enrichment activity held in June----thanks to everyone who came and especially to those who planned and worked so hard to make it such an enjoyable night!