Bold floral print apron

flower power

This great kitchen style apron is perfect for all those ladies who like to
feel a little bit pretty while in the kitchen. Made from a medium weight cotton
fabric with over the head neck strap and side ties. This adult apron measures
30" long and is 10" wide at the top allowing for maximum clothing
cover up.

Available in Adult $23.99, Junior $20.99 and Child $18.99.

To order this item please visit our products
page here.

floral spring apron

Kitchen and Curves Apron

This great kitchen style apron has a hint of softness to it. We have added
the scoop neck line and and a ruffle to the bottom. Perfect for all those ladies
who like to feel a little bit pretty while in the kitchen. Made from a medium
weight cotton fabric with over the head neck strap and side ties. This adult
apron measures 30" long and is 10" wide at the top allowing for maximum
clothing cover up.

Available in Adult $19.99, Junior $16.99 and Child $14.99.

To order this item please visit our products
page here.

Apron stories

Ok this little e-mail letter found it’s way into my in box and although it is probably circulating around the internet I just had to share it. I guess I should make the disclaimer, that I do not indorse the dietary advice given here, lol. If your going to eat meat, eat good organic meat. If your going to eat chicken, eat healthy chicken and if your going to drink wine, well, be merry. Whatever you like to cook,  just don’t forget to wear your apron.

 I love this Doctor!

Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that it…don’t waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; it like saying you extend life of car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiency. What does cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So steak is nothing more than efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef also good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And pork chop can give you 100% of recommended daily allowance of vegetable product. Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? A: No, not at all. Wine made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that mean they take water out of fruity bit so you get even more of goodness that way. Beer also made of grain. Bottom up! Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio? A: Well, if you have body and you have fat, your ratio one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio two to one, etc. Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program? A: Can’t think of single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No pain…good! Q: Aren’t fried foods bad for you? A: YOU NOT LISTENING! Food are fried these day in vegetable oil. In fact, they permeated by it. How could getting more vegetable be bad for you?!? Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle? A: Definitely not! When you exercise muscle, it get bigger. You should only be doing sit-up if you want bigger stomach. Q: Is chocolate bad for me? A: Are you crazy?!? HEL-LO-O!! Cocoa bean! Another vegetable! It best feel-good food around! Q: Is swimming good for your figure? A: If swimming good for your figure, explain whale to me.. Q: Is getting in shape important for my lifestyle? A: Hey! ‘Round’ a shape! Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets. And remember: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways – Chardonnay in one hand – chocolate in the other – body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming “WOO-HOO, what a ride!!” AND….. For those of you who watch what you eat, here’s the final word on nutrition and health. It’s a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies. 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 5. The Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.

BBQ Quesadilla recipe

Are you looking for new recipe ideas for all that left over turkey? I personally at the end of Thanksgiving and/or Christmas day take all my leftover turkey and debone it, divide it up into ziplock bags and freeze it. I do save some turkey of course for sandwiches and traditional left over dinner, but we being a small family usually have tons of turkey left over. So, I put it in the freezer until I am no longer sick of turkey from all the holiday gorging and then look for new and yummy recipes to use it up later. This year I found a good one. BBQ Quesadilla. If you are like me, you may say eeww, bbq and turkey? But it is really very delicious! So pull out some leftovers and put on your favorite apron and try this great recipe on for size.

 Ingredients:

• 2 cups leftover turkey–cut into bit size pieces
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• BBQ sauce
• Shredded cheddar cheese
•  8 med. flour tortilla
•  1/2 C oil divided

 Sautee’ onion in 2 T oil. Add turkey and bbq sauce and let simmer for 15 minutes. In another sauté pan add 2T oil. Brown tortillas on both sides one at a time adding more oil when needed. Spoon bbq turkey onto half of a tortilla and sprinkle with cheese, fold tortilla over. Broil in over for aprox. 3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and corn chips.

This has become one of my children’s favorite quesadilla recipes,so I hope you enjoy it.

Bon appetite

Join us for an early bird sale on our most popular garden apron.Now for a limited time only you can save 10% off the regular price of $19.99!!
The Amish apron is one of our best selling aprons. Many people love this apron design just for the simple fact that there are no strings to tie. The tank style top is designed to distribute the weight of the apron evenly across the shoulders, instead of pulling on the neck like most conventional aprons. The full skirt can be used to carry veggies in from the garden, swaddle a baby coming out of the bath, or just to wipe your hands on. It’s full gathered design also allows for ease of movement and fits nice on full figured woman.

We have also added an option for pockets to this popular apron. Two large pockets in the front of this apron make gathering up small toys, such as legos, pieces of trash or other small objects around the house much easier. No need to make many trips, just fill up your pockets. These pockets are also good for holding recipe cards and other items that you may need to keep close at hand.

Welcome to a brand new year here at Amelia’s Aprons. We are very excited about 2011 and just can’t wait to get this year in full swing.

As part of our commitment to better serve the needs of our customers we have posted a new apron survey on our blog for the month of January. We want to know from you, what style of apron that you wear and/or what style you would like to see us create for this site. Your input is very important to us and would be greatly appriciated. We are looking to add 2-4 new apron styles this year and this would be your chance to get the apron that you want from a business that you trust.

It is our hope to offer a new survey every month to better understand the needs of our customers. Future surveys will include fabric selections, size option and many more.

So, please take a moment to answer our survey and help us to better serve you. If you are reading this post via our Facebook page you can view the survey here.

Ohh and don’t forget to share this post with all your friends.

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE from Amelia’s Aprons to you….We pray that you will have a safe and happy new years eve. May the Lord richly bless you in the upcoming new year. I hope that everyone will take some time to reflect on the goodness of the Lord tonight and remember to be grateful and thankful for His providence over our lives. Many have suffered loss both familial and financial and destruction of property due to extreme weather. Whatever your hard times may have been this past year I would encourage you to find the good in every situation and praise the Lord that you are here tonight. For we know not what tomorrow brings, but we do know that God is with us. Forgive one another, Love one another for tomorrow is a brand new year. Micah 6:8 says….what does the Lord require of me? To do justly, love mercy and to walk humbly before our God. May we all remember that as we start our new year.

I resolve this new years to be a better blogger, create a few new products, and offer you the best customer service that is humanly possible.

Blessings to all my faithful customers. May 2011 bring you many triumphs and great joy.

Lorrie

Today I was searching the internet to find traditional foods for our new years day meal. I have to admit that I have never been one to cook traditional good luck foods, but my curiosity this year got the best of me. And, since the only traditional food I know about is black eyed peas, not one of my favorite foods, I decided to investigate.

I found a fact filled web page that I thought might be helpful for all of you who are gearing up for your new years celebration. Below is just a snippet of the introduction, but the article goes on to break down the different foods that are consumed around the world and gives an explanation as to why they are considered good fortune meals.

So I hope that you enjoy this article and as you don your new holiday aprons and head to the kitchen to prepare your feast may the Lord richly bless you in the up coming year.

For many, January 1 offers an opportunity to forget the past and make a clean start. But instead of leaving everything up to fate, why not enjoy a meal to increase your good fortune? There are a variety of foods that are believed to be lucky and to improve the odds that next year will be a great one. Traditions vary from culture to culture, but there are striking similarities in what’s consumed in different pockets of the world: The six major categories of auspicious foods are grapes, greens, fish, pork, legumes, and cakes. Whether you want to create a full menu of lucky foods or just supplement your meal, we have an assortment of recipes, guaranteed to make for a happy new year, or at the very least a happy belly.

Read the rest of this article here….

New! Frilly Brown and Pink Ruffled Apron

New! Ruffled Dragonfly and Polka Dot Apron

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Regency Apron -New Floral Fabric

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New Ruffled Christmas Apron

Now through December 15th you can get this cute new christmas apron for 20% off the regular price. Shop this early bird sale and be one of the first to own this fun new design. Created special for this holiday season.

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New Ruffled Christmas Apron

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Dear readers/shoppers; as we move into the month of December I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone to get your holiday orders in early. All of our aprons are made to order and require a minimum of 3 days to prepare for shipping. The closer to Dec. 25th we get the longer it may take us to get your items ready. All orders placed after Dec. 10th need to ship priority mail in order to ensure on time delivery. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact us through this site. We will reply to all e-mail and comment questions with-in 24 hrs.

As always thank you for shopping with us and supporting small businesses of the USA. May your holiday season be filled with joy and blessings.

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This is one of my favorite recipes I stumbled upon accidentally while trying to figure out how to cook flounder. It’s a pretty simple recipe with really gourmet taste;

Joes Favorite Rolled Flounder Fillets (Yay! Joe!)
¾ cup butter (more or less according to taste)
1 garlic clove
3 small green onions (chopped)
12 cooked, pealed, deveined shrimp (diced)
¼ cup crumbled bread crumbs
1 Tbs. parsley (chopped)
1 Tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp ground pepper
4 to 6 flounder fillets
Hollandaise sauce (see below)

Melt 2 Tbs. of butter in a skillet and sauté garlic and green onions. Add shrimp, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper and stir to mix. Spread 2 Tbs. mixture on each flounder fillet, roll up and secure with toothpick. Bake in 10x6x2 inch baking dish for 25 to 30 minutes at 350F degrees. Brush with remaining butter.
Pour hollandaise over fish when cooked. Garnish with boiled shrimp; and reserve some of the sauce to serve separately at the table. Serves four to six.

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
Heat ¼ cup of butter until bubbly, but not browned. Put three egg yolks, 2 Tbs. lemon juice and a dash of cayenne in blender container. Cover and blend at low speed. Remove cover and slowly drizzle in butter in a slow steady stream. Turn blender off as soon as butter has been added. Pour sauce over fish.

* I had a little bit of extra filling which I used as a garnish instead of shrimp, and I used quite a bit more butter than the recipe suggest before baking and after, but either way its still pretty tasty! I also recommend making the hollandaise sauce while flounder is in the oven but close to being done.

Enjoy and don’t forget to wear your favorite apron!

NEW APRON STYLE

This flirty, scalloped bottom apron is the perfect addition to any fourth of
July outfit. This reversable apron is created in a medium weight cotton fabric,
has a scalloped bottom with a combination of pleats and gathers for a full,
fun and flirty look. A blue 26" waist band tops this blue and red design
with long straps to tie a nice bow.

Order by June 21st for a 4th of July delivery.

More aprons in this style coming soon. Let us know what you think.

NEW 4th of July apron

This flirty, scalloped bottom apron is the perfect addition to any fourth of
July outfit. This reversable apron is created in a medium weight cotton fabric,
has a scalloped bottom with a combination of pleats and gathers for a full,
fun and flirty look. A blue 26" waist band tops this blue and red design
with long straps to tie a nice bow.

Order by June 21st for a 4th of July delivery.

Farming is an on going adventure for sure! There is always something new and exciting. Although our last working was not to accomplish something we had never done before, the incredible sense of satisfaction was still there.

Four families came together last month to butcher four pigs that had been raised off the table scraps of the Stokes’ and Mathews’ family land. Though we could have each stressed, worried and worked extra hard to complete this task alone, a community effort was far more enjoyable. We ladies donned our aprons, and the men folk sharpened their knives, and we had ourselves a good ol’ fashioned pig butcherin’, like the Amish.

First I must advertise a wee bit for the gentlemen hog and lady sow. Thought, the sight that comes to mind for most, is not altogether comely and attractive. There is a general mis-conception about pigs. Many feel that they are nasty, stinky, beastly creatures that must be raised on giant feed lots. But, I am here to speak on behalf of this poorly painted breed and put pig raising back on your to-do list.

There are so many benefits to raising a pig or two. They are truly one of the most economical investments you could make living on a small homestead. They require no more space then an outdoor dog and no bonding time. They can survive mostly on the scraps from your table and garden, along with a little bit of corn.(to make good lard) If you have a garden and can your veggies, your pigs will be in hog heaven with all of the leftovers, apple peels and pea shells are just a couple.

Pigs do not stink IF you simply do not give them enough water to make a pig sty out of their pig pen. Some people like to free range their pigs, however I do not really recommend it because they burn up too many calories.

So if I haven’t redeemed this wonderful breakfast treat and sold you on raising a pink pig with floppy ears and a curly tail, go ahead and scroll down and look at all the fun we had. (after all, you can’t eat a poodle.)

All aprons worn for this day’s event were created by Amelia’s Aprons. Pictured are 2 basic kitchen aprons, but also worn were the ruffles and curves apron, and a regency style apron that we did not get pictures of. It is often handy to have extra aprons around for company to wear, especially if you engage in these types of community projects.