11 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
10 Temmuz 2012 Salı
9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
I'm back!
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Just a real quick note to let my friends and followers know I have been out-of-town and out-of-state pretty much for the last 4 weeks. I even left my images and copics at home just for a little break and "down-time". I've missed some wonderful posting by fellow bloggers. There is no way to catch up on all the commenting on so many awesome creations. I apologize for not leaving comments even though I would sometimes grab a minute or two while away to check sites on my IPhone.
Now back to reality and getting back in the card and svg groove...lol
Now back to reality and getting back in the card and svg groove...lol
Just sittin' and waitin'...
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(inside)...till May 8 when I see you!
I'm headed back to Rhode Island for a college graduation party for my niece. I love it when family can get together for happy occasions. I'm leaving a few days earlier than my family to have more quality time to visit with my SIL's mother and husband. Sweet people!
I sorta went shabby chic with the Sketches by Carly challenge. I adore the Penny Doll - Sitting Pretty image from Bugaboo Stamps.
Challenges:
I'm headed back to Rhode Island for a college graduation party for my niece. I love it when family can get together for happy occasions. I'm leaving a few days earlier than my family to have more quality time to visit with my SIL's mother and husband. Sweet people!
I sorta went shabby chic with the Sketches by Carly challenge. I adore the Penny Doll - Sitting Pretty image from Bugaboo Stamps.
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| 5x5, copics, stitching, punch, die cut, distressing |
Challenges:
What's cluckin?
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"What is that?" asked me, the city girl.
I seem to always have a memory/story behind each card. Being a "city girl", I wasn't exposed to many critters from the foul family when I went to meet my new in-laws on their little farm. I recognized the chickens and rooster immediately, but I saw strange little turkeys running around in their yard (free range...lol). Anyhow, I was also unfamiliar with the strange sounds they made (patty wack - patty wack) and they seem to want to follow me. My mouth seems to get me in more trouble than anything. I spontaneously ask, "Hey, what's up with the strange turkeys?" They all bursted out laughing and when they were finally able to composed themselves, my husband turned to me and said, "My dear, those are not turkeys; they are guineas." Now yal go "google" a guinea fowl and tell me that don't look like miniature turkeys!!!
Doodle Pantry has some wonderful "May Releases". This darling chicken/hen is from the Quirky Rooster/Hen set. It comes with B/W and Pre-colored images, along with DP and sentiments. How cool is that!
Join this months challenge at Doodle Pantry Blog and receive a cute Man Set for free.
Challenges:
I seem to always have a memory/story behind each card. Being a "city girl", I wasn't exposed to many critters from the foul family when I went to meet my new in-laws on their little farm. I recognized the chickens and rooster immediately, but I saw strange little turkeys running around in their yard (free range...lol). Anyhow, I was also unfamiliar with the strange sounds they made (patty wack - patty wack) and they seem to want to follow me. My mouth seems to get me in more trouble than anything. I spontaneously ask, "Hey, what's up with the strange turkeys?" They all bursted out laughing and when they were finally able to composed themselves, my husband turned to me and said, "My dear, those are not turkeys; they are guineas." Now yal go "google" a guinea fowl and tell me that don't look like miniature turkeys!!!
Doodle Pantry has some wonderful "May Releases". This darling chicken/hen is from the Quirky Rooster/Hen set. It comes with B/W and Pre-colored images, along with DP and sentiments. How cool is that!
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| A2 vertical, chicken wire stamp, raffeta, stitching, epoxy circle |
Challenges:
That's All Folks!
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Freebie FridayatBugaboo Stamps
In truth, I didn't know how to title this post. It was the end of the day and being bow-legged tired I felt like "that was it, the end, no more; I had nothing left in me." I was tired...lol
Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps is a fun day for everyone. It is Friday AND you get a darling "freebie image". How cool is that!!!
Hop on over to Catch The Bug and see other cute cards made with this adorable image.
Materials:A2 size, MS fern punch, stem die cut, button, cotton ballCopics, DCWV paper, pearlsHomemade flower medallionGlossy Accents
In truth, I didn't know how to title this post. It was the end of the day and being bow-legged tired I felt like "that was it, the end, no more; I had nothing left in me." I was tired...lol
Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps is a fun day for everyone. It is Friday AND you get a darling "freebie image". How cool is that!!!
Hop on over to Catch The Bug and see other cute cards made with this adorable image.
Materials:A2 size, MS fern punch, stem die cut, button, cotton ballCopics, DCWV paper, pearlsHomemade flower medallionGlossy Accents
Not a "snowball's chance"....
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....that we'll miss our annual winter get together with you!
That's right....we have family in Rhode Island we always get together with AND our dear friends in Charleston that we get together with during winter break.
Alas, it is 102 outside at this very moment and that's not even the heat index. I'm a "hot weather girl" and I think even "I" have surpassed my comfort zone.
I used the Snowball Ants set on an easel card....it is one of the absolutely darling sets Doodle Pantry is introducing for July. I always enjoy doing a few Christmas and winter cards during this month to stay ahead of my card making for the holidays. Head over to the Doodle Pantry Blog and see the other newbies for this month. Check out the freebie set that you will receive just for participating.
That's right....we have family in Rhode Island we always get together with AND our dear friends in Charleston that we get together with during winter break.
Alas, it is 102 outside at this very moment and that's not even the heat index. I'm a "hot weather girl" and I think even "I" have surpassed my comfort zone.
I used the Snowball Ants set on an easel card....it is one of the absolutely darling sets Doodle Pantry is introducing for July. I always enjoy doing a few Christmas and winter cards during this month to stay ahead of my card making for the holidays. Head over to the Doodle Pantry Blog and see the other newbies for this month. Check out the freebie set that you will receive just for participating.
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| Added 3 layers of snow drifts using pop-ups for dimension, but hard to see in picture. I also added ice sickles, copics, and snowflake embellishments. |
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| When the card is folded flat. |
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Caramel Brownie Torte...a.k.a. HEAVEN
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We had such a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday! Almost all of my hubby's family came over for a special Mother's Day dinner. They are always so much fun to be with!
Since I'm doing everything as simple as possible these days, I wanted to try something new for one of the desserts. Something easy. It also had to be super chocolate-y to be approved by my oldest brother-in-law.
So I went with a Caramel Brownie Torte.
Hello my friend. You were absolutely delicious.
Another brother-in-law asked what exactly this creation was called. I told him it was called a Caramel Brownie Torte. He replied, "You should just call it Heaven."
He's right, folks. It's pretty much Heaven.
Here's what you'll need:
2 boxes of brownie mix1 (13 oz.) jar of Nutella1 (16 oz.) jar of Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel sauce (ice cream topping)Chopped pecans
Prepared brownie mixes as directed on the box. Pour into 2 9-inch round cake pans (so that's one box of prepared brownie mix into one pan and the other box of prepared brownie mix into the other pan - oh yeah).
Bake until brownies are completely baked. (I over baked mine and had to cut off the well-done edges; no big deal.) Allow to cool.
When ready to assemble, place one brownie round on to a cake stand or platter. Spread all of the Nutella onto the top of the brownie. Sprinkle with however many chopped pecans you'd like. Top that with half the jar of caramel sauce.
Place the other brownie round on top and pour the remaining caramel sauce over the brownie and sprinkle with more chopped pecans.
And...you're done.
Heaven is ready and waiting.
Please try to refrain from licking the screen.
Since I'm doing everything as simple as possible these days, I wanted to try something new for one of the desserts. Something easy. It also had to be super chocolate-y to be approved by my oldest brother-in-law.
So I went with a Caramel Brownie Torte.
Hello my friend. You were absolutely delicious.Another brother-in-law asked what exactly this creation was called. I told him it was called a Caramel Brownie Torte. He replied, "You should just call it Heaven."
He's right, folks. It's pretty much Heaven.
Here's what you'll need:
2 boxes of brownie mix1 (13 oz.) jar of Nutella1 (16 oz.) jar of Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel sauce (ice cream topping)Chopped pecans
Prepared brownie mixes as directed on the box. Pour into 2 9-inch round cake pans (so that's one box of prepared brownie mix into one pan and the other box of prepared brownie mix into the other pan - oh yeah).
Bake until brownies are completely baked. (I over baked mine and had to cut off the well-done edges; no big deal.) Allow to cool.
When ready to assemble, place one brownie round on to a cake stand or platter. Spread all of the Nutella onto the top of the brownie. Sprinkle with however many chopped pecans you'd like. Top that with half the jar of caramel sauce.
Place the other brownie round on top and pour the remaining caramel sauce over the brownie and sprinkle with more chopped pecans.
And...you're done.
Heaven is ready and waiting.
Please try to refrain from licking the screen.
A Super Cake
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It's officially been summer vacation here for two weeks now and we've really been enjoying some down time! So, I'm sorry for the lack of posts. I'll try to be better, but I can't guarantee anything. Summer time is family time.
Speaking of family time, June is a busy birthday month at our house! Three of my five kids have birthdays in June (the other two are in March). Yesterday was my oldest's birthday. I made him this super fun Superman cake, but instead of the "S" I went with an "A" for his name.
Talk about SIMPLE!!!
All I did was make a double layered square cake, frosted it all over, and used M&M's to make the emblem.SO. EASY.
And he thought it was such a cool cake.Score one for Super Mom!!!
Speaking of family time, June is a busy birthday month at our house! Three of my five kids have birthdays in June (the other two are in March). Yesterday was my oldest's birthday. I made him this super fun Superman cake, but instead of the "S" I went with an "A" for his name.
Talk about SIMPLE!!!
All I did was make a double layered square cake, frosted it all over, and used M&M's to make the emblem.SO. EASY.
And he thought it was such a cool cake.Score one for Super Mom!!!
Cookie Monster Cake
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We've now celebrated our second birthday in two weeks! I went with a Cookie Monster cake since I have my own little Cookie Monster. He thought it was so fun!!
I loved how easy it was.
All I did was stack two 9-inch round cakes. With my Wilton 1M star tip, I piped the blue frosting all over the top and sides of the cake.
I piped the eyes with cream cheese frosting and the pupils with black frosting. And finally, I cut a slit at an angle to press the cookies into for his mouth.
EASY!!! And my little guy loved it!
Just one more cake to go for next week. Stay tuned!
I loved how easy it was.
All I did was stack two 9-inch round cakes. With my Wilton 1M star tip, I piped the blue frosting all over the top and sides of the cake.
I piped the eyes with cream cheese frosting and the pupils with black frosting. And finally, I cut a slit at an angle to press the cookies into for his mouth.
EASY!!! And my little guy loved it!
Just one more cake to go for next week. Stay tuned!
Cookie Brownie Bites
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*Two posts in one day! I am on a roll!! Continue reading the next post to see the fun cake we had yesterday.*
I hosted a party last week for my friends, and of course, I have to have fun, yummy food to serve!
I found this idea on Pintrest a while ago and have made them twice since. Now that says a lot coming from me, who doesn't like to make the same thing twice in a short period of time.
These yummy treats are SUPER simple to make and SO fun to eat!!
Here's what you'll need:
2 tubes refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 pkg. Oreos
1 pkg. brownie mix, made according to package instructions
I have mini cheesecake pans that I used for these, but you can also make them a little bigger by using a muffin tin. Or you could make them smaller with a mini muffin pan and use the mini Oreos. Those would be super cute!
Step 1:
Press cookie dough into the bottom of your greased pans.
Step 2:
Top with an Oreo (or you could try a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup).
Step 3:
Cover Oreo with prepared brownie batter.
Step 4:
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes depending on whether you use these sized pans or muffin pans. Mini muffin pans would be for less time. Basically just bake until the brownie batter looks baked.
Step 5:
Remove from the pan(s) and allow to cool on a cooling rack.
(Steps 1-3 shown here)
How easy is that?! Enjoy!!!
I hosted a party last week for my friends, and of course, I have to have fun, yummy food to serve!
I found this idea on Pintrest a while ago and have made them twice since. Now that says a lot coming from me, who doesn't like to make the same thing twice in a short period of time.
These yummy treats are SUPER simple to make and SO fun to eat!!
Here's what you'll need:
2 tubes refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 pkg. Oreos
1 pkg. brownie mix, made according to package instructions
I have mini cheesecake pans that I used for these, but you can also make them a little bigger by using a muffin tin. Or you could make them smaller with a mini muffin pan and use the mini Oreos. Those would be super cute!
Step 1:
Press cookie dough into the bottom of your greased pans.
Step 2:
Top with an Oreo (or you could try a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup).
Step 3:
Cover Oreo with prepared brownie batter.
Step 4:
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes depending on whether you use these sized pans or muffin pans. Mini muffin pans would be for less time. Basically just bake until the brownie batter looks baked.
Step 5:
Remove from the pan(s) and allow to cool on a cooling rack.
(Steps 1-3 shown here)
How easy is that?! Enjoy!!!
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
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We're three for three! For our last birthday this month, my daughter wanted to have an ice cream party at the Splash Park. But with a little baby, I didn't think I could handle a bunch of kids all by myself. So instead of an ice cream party, we just had a simple party with my little family, featuring ice cream cone cupcakes!
It was a great compromise!
I think this is one of my favorite "cakes" I've made for my kids! They turned out to be SO DARLING!!! And it really was pretty easy.
Here's what I did:
Bake some cupcakes and let them cool.
Place waffle cones onto a serving tray or whatever you're displaying them on.
Frost cupcakes with a swirling motion using four different colors (I did white frosting, pink frosting, green frosting and chocolate frosting).
For the white frosted cupcakes, I topped them with a Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes to get the glossy ice cream topping look.
Top with whatever extras you'd like, like the mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or toffee bits that I used.
Arrange the cupcakes with the waffle cones.
Using a size 12 Wilton tip, I piped the swirls at the bottom of each cupcake to fill in the gaps between the cupcakes.
And you're done! You can then stand from above and marvel at your adorable creation.
It was a great compromise!
I think this is one of my favorite "cakes" I've made for my kids! They turned out to be SO DARLING!!! And it really was pretty easy.
Here's what I did:
Bake some cupcakes and let them cool.
Place waffle cones onto a serving tray or whatever you're displaying them on.
Frost cupcakes with a swirling motion using four different colors (I did white frosting, pink frosting, green frosting and chocolate frosting).
For the white frosted cupcakes, I topped them with a Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes to get the glossy ice cream topping look.
Top with whatever extras you'd like, like the mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or toffee bits that I used.
Arrange the cupcakes with the waffle cones.
Using a size 12 Wilton tip, I piped the swirls at the bottom of each cupcake to fill in the gaps between the cupcakes.
And you're done! You can then stand from above and marvel at your adorable creation.
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
What's cluckin?
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"What is that?" asked me, the city girl.
I seem to always have a memory/story behind each card. Being a "city girl", I wasn't exposed to many critters from the foul family when I went to meet my new in-laws on their little farm. I recognized the chickens and rooster immediately, but I saw strange little turkeys running around in their yard (free range...lol). Anyhow, I was also unfamiliar with the strange sounds they made (patty wack - patty wack) and they seem to want to follow me. My mouth seems to get me in more trouble than anything. I spontaneously ask, "Hey, what's up with the strange turkeys?" They all bursted out laughing and when they were finally able to composed themselves, my husband turned to me and said, "My dear, those are not turkeys; they are guineas." Now yal go "google" a guinea fowl and tell me that don't look like miniature turkeys!!!
Doodle Pantry has some wonderful "May Releases". This darling chicken/hen is from the Quirky Rooster/Hen set. It comes with B/W and Pre-colored images, along with DP and sentiments. How cool is that!
Join this months challenge at Doodle Pantry Blog and receive a cute Man Set for free.
Challenges:
I seem to always have a memory/story behind each card. Being a "city girl", I wasn't exposed to many critters from the foul family when I went to meet my new in-laws on their little farm. I recognized the chickens and rooster immediately, but I saw strange little turkeys running around in their yard (free range...lol). Anyhow, I was also unfamiliar with the strange sounds they made (patty wack - patty wack) and they seem to want to follow me. My mouth seems to get me in more trouble than anything. I spontaneously ask, "Hey, what's up with the strange turkeys?" They all bursted out laughing and when they were finally able to composed themselves, my husband turned to me and said, "My dear, those are not turkeys; they are guineas." Now yal go "google" a guinea fowl and tell me that don't look like miniature turkeys!!!
Doodle Pantry has some wonderful "May Releases". This darling chicken/hen is from the Quirky Rooster/Hen set. It comes with B/W and Pre-colored images, along with DP and sentiments. How cool is that!
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| A2 vertical, chicken wire stamp, raffeta, stitching, epoxy circle |
Challenges:
That's All Folks!
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Freebie FridayatBugaboo Stamps
In truth, I didn't know how to title this post. It was the end of the day and being bow-legged tired I felt like "that was it, the end, no more; I had nothing left in me." I was tired...lol
Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps is a fun day for everyone. It is Friday AND you get a darling "freebie image". How cool is that!!!
Hop on over to Catch The Bug and see other cute cards made with this adorable image.
Materials:A2 size, MS fern punch, stem die cut, button, cotton ballCopics, DCWV paper, pearlsHomemade flower medallionGlossy Accents
In truth, I didn't know how to title this post. It was the end of the day and being bow-legged tired I felt like "that was it, the end, no more; I had nothing left in me." I was tired...lol
Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps is a fun day for everyone. It is Friday AND you get a darling "freebie image". How cool is that!!!
Hop on over to Catch The Bug and see other cute cards made with this adorable image.
Materials:A2 size, MS fern punch, stem die cut, button, cotton ballCopics, DCWV paper, pearlsHomemade flower medallionGlossy Accents
Too Cute to be Crabby...
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Oh yeah! This is my kind of weather....hot, humid, spending a lot of time on the water, at the beach, fishing....you get the picture!
This is Quirky Crab from Doodle Pantry. The set come with b/w, Colored images, DP and sentiments. By participating in this month's challenge at the Doodle Pantry Blog will receive a complimentary set from Laurie at Doodle Pantry. Join in on the fun!
Materials:ATD Super Paper PadMetal starfish embellishmentonion bag plastic weaving and stitching
Challenges:
This is Quirky Crab from Doodle Pantry. The set come with b/w, Colored images, DP and sentiments. By participating in this month's challenge at the Doodle Pantry Blog will receive a complimentary set from Laurie at Doodle Pantry. Join in on the fun!
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Materials:ATD Super Paper PadMetal starfish embellishmentonion bag plastic weaving and stitching
Challenges:
How Are Things In Your Neck of the Woods?
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I think Quirky Ostrich is the cutest bird ever..lol This cutie image and set (B/W and color) is from Doodle Pantry. I see me using this image for many types of occasions. Remember, if you participate in the challenge at the Doodle Pantry Blog, you will receive a wonderful complimentary set that Laurie has chosen for the month. So...join in !!!
Materials:
MS button punchCircle punchMemory box dieCorner embellishments
I think Quirky Ostrich is the cutest bird ever..lol This cutie image and set (B/W and color) is from Doodle Pantry. I see me using this image for many types of occasions. Remember, if you participate in the challenge at the Doodle Pantry Blog, you will receive a wonderful complimentary set that Laurie has chosen for the month. So...join in !!!
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| A2, stitching, circle punch |
MS button punchCircle punchMemory box dieCorner embellishments
Not a "snowball's chance"....
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....that we'll miss our annual winter get together with you!
That's right....we have family in Rhode Island we always get together with AND our dear friends in Charleston that we get together with during winter break.
Alas, it is 102 outside at this very moment and that's not even the heat index. I'm a "hot weather girl" and I think even "I" have surpassed my comfort zone.
I used the Snowball Ants set on an easel card....it is one of the absolutely darling sets Doodle Pantry is introducing for July. I always enjoy doing a few Christmas and winter cards during this month to stay ahead of my card making for the holidays. Head over to the Doodle Pantry Blog and see the other newbies for this month. Check out the freebie set that you will receive just for participating.
That's right....we have family in Rhode Island we always get together with AND our dear friends in Charleston that we get together with during winter break.
Alas, it is 102 outside at this very moment and that's not even the heat index. I'm a "hot weather girl" and I think even "I" have surpassed my comfort zone.
I used the Snowball Ants set on an easel card....it is one of the absolutely darling sets Doodle Pantry is introducing for July. I always enjoy doing a few Christmas and winter cards during this month to stay ahead of my card making for the holidays. Head over to the Doodle Pantry Blog and see the other newbies for this month. Check out the freebie set that you will receive just for participating.
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| Added 3 layers of snow drifts using pop-ups for dimension, but hard to see in picture. I also added ice sickles, copics, and snowflake embellishments. |
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| When the card is folded flat. |
5 Temmuz 2012 Perşembe
Homemade Ice Cream
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Here is a very simple Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream recipe from my Better Homes and Garden's Cookbook. You can add strawberries or peaches or chocolate syrup and almonds before freezing to create additional flavors!
4 cups half-and-half, light cream, or whole milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 TBSP. vanilla
2 cups whipping cream
Combine half-and-half, sugar and vanilla in large bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in whipping cream. Freeze in 4 or 5 quart ice cream freezer per manufacturer's directions.
To ripen if using traditional freezer that uses ice and rock salt, pull up the ice cream mixture out of the salt/ice mixture, remove lid carefully and remove dasher. Do not get salt water in ice cream! Cover with wax paper, Plug hole in top of lid. Replace lid and then pack more ice around container until it is submerged in ice cold salt water. Then allow to set for 4 hours to "ripen".
If using insulated freezer bowl, transfer ice cream to freezer-proof container and ripen in freezer.
For Strawberry or Peach Ice Cream: blend 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries or peaches in blender until NEARLY smooth. This should leave you with about 2 cups of puree. Mix into ice cream before freezing.
For Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream: Reduce sugar in original recipe to 1 cup. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup and 1/2 cup chopped almonds before freezing.
VARIATIONS: Add crushed Oreo's before freezing. Add chopped peanut butter cups.
4 cups half-and-half, light cream, or whole milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 TBSP. vanilla
2 cups whipping cream
Combine half-and-half, sugar and vanilla in large bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in whipping cream. Freeze in 4 or 5 quart ice cream freezer per manufacturer's directions.
To ripen if using traditional freezer that uses ice and rock salt, pull up the ice cream mixture out of the salt/ice mixture, remove lid carefully and remove dasher. Do not get salt water in ice cream! Cover with wax paper, Plug hole in top of lid. Replace lid and then pack more ice around container until it is submerged in ice cold salt water. Then allow to set for 4 hours to "ripen".
If using insulated freezer bowl, transfer ice cream to freezer-proof container and ripen in freezer.
For Strawberry or Peach Ice Cream: blend 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries or peaches in blender until NEARLY smooth. This should leave you with about 2 cups of puree. Mix into ice cream before freezing.
For Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream: Reduce sugar in original recipe to 1 cup. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup and 1/2 cup chopped almonds before freezing.
VARIATIONS: Add crushed Oreo's before freezing. Add chopped peanut butter cups.
Creamy Potato Salad
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Spring has sprung! Time for some delicious Potato Salad. Here is my favorite recipe for Creamy Potato Salad.
6 medium round red or white potatoes, peeled
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 TBSP. white or cider vinegar
1 TBSP. yellow mustard (or more if you like the mustard flavor a lot like we do)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 medium stalks, celery, chopped (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
Boil potatoes until tender, drain. Allow to cool enough that you can handle them, or run them under cold water until they cool down. Cut into cubes.
Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add potatoes, celery, onion and eggs. Toss until dressing has coated everything. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
6 medium round red or white potatoes, peeled
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 TBSP. white or cider vinegar
1 TBSP. yellow mustard (or more if you like the mustard flavor a lot like we do)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 medium stalks, celery, chopped (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
Boil potatoes until tender, drain. Allow to cool enough that you can handle them, or run them under cold water until they cool down. Cut into cubes.
Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add potatoes, celery, onion and eggs. Toss until dressing has coated everything. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
Apricot Bars
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Yummy Apricot Bars, full of flavor and fiber!
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup flour
2/3 cup dried apricots.
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
powdered sugar
Mix butter, 1/4 cup sugar and flour into crumbly mixture. Press into bottom of greased 8X8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned.
Cover apricots with water, and bring to boil. Boil for approximately 10 minutes. This rehydrates the apricots. Drain, cool and chop.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually beat brown sugar into eggs. Add flour mixture. Mix well. Add vanilla, nuts and apricots and stir to mix. Spread mixture over baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut into bars. Roll bars in powdered sugar and serve.
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup flour
2/3 cup dried apricots.
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
powdered sugar
Mix butter, 1/4 cup sugar and flour into crumbly mixture. Press into bottom of greased 8X8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned.
Cover apricots with water, and bring to boil. Boil for approximately 10 minutes. This rehydrates the apricots. Drain, cool and chop.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually beat brown sugar into eggs. Add flour mixture. Mix well. Add vanilla, nuts and apricots and stir to mix. Spread mixture over baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut into bars. Roll bars in powdered sugar and serve.
Awesome Brownies
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We made these today and they are fantastic! If you need your chocolate fix, these will hit the spot!
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Grease 8X8 or 9X9 pan.
Beat together melted butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until well blended. Stir in nuts.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Grease 8X8 or 9X9 pan.
Beat together melted butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until well blended. Stir in nuts.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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This is a chewy, delectable, not too sweet, wholesome cookie that you will be feel good about serving!
2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar will add more flavor)
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (5 oz.) package dried cranberries
2/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Gradually add in dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir in cranberries, white chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookie slightly with your hand. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
VARIATIONS: Use chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips. Mix in M&M's.
2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar will add more flavor)
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (5 oz.) package dried cranberries
2/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Gradually add in dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir in cranberries, white chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookie slightly with your hand. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
VARIATIONS: Use chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips. Mix in M&M's.
4 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
Recipe Bucket List
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Finally, I'm putting it in writing (or typing?) all the recipes or foods that I want to make. Specifics, people. I borrowed some ideas from here, here, and here.
I'm sure there will be more! Or if you have any suggestions what should make my list, just let me know :)
Be sure to check out my Life Bucket List, and my other Food-Related Bucket List.
Peace, and bacon grease!
- Beef wellington
- Eggs benedict
- Caramels
- Ice cream
- Scones
- Souffle (sweet or savory)
- Fried chicken
- Creme brulee
- Boston creme pie
- Croissants
- Pizza dough
- Cheesecake
- Angel food cake
- Salted caramel sauce
- Lattice-top pie
- Coq au vin
- Salsa
- Risotto
- Pineapple upside down cake
- Funnel cake
- Cake pops (use my babycakes maker!)
- Bananas foster
- Bagels
- New England clam chowder
- Fondant
- Fondue
- Chicken tikka masala
- Crab cakes
- Fried green tomatoes
- Red velvet cake
- Carrot cake
- Donuts
- Poached egg
- Stuffed burger
- Soft pretzel or bites
- Buttermilk biscuits
- Bouillabaise
- Gnocchi
- Grits
- Eclairs
- Scotch eggs
- Palmiers
- Buckeyes
- Pecan pie
- Trifle
- Key lime pie
- Spanakopita
- Amy's green bean casserole
- Tortilla chips
- My mama's sausage, egg, and corn casserole
- Hush puppies
- Hasselback potatoes
- Polenta
- Cream of mushroom soup
- French onion soup
- Flour tortillas
- Ciabatta
- Bread pudding
- Beef stroganoff
- Stuffing
- Braised short ribs
- Guacamole
- Hollandaise sauce
- Madelines
- Foccacia bread
- Shortbread
- Chicken tortilla soup
- Beer can chicken
- Coconut cream pie
I'm sure there will be more! Or if you have any suggestions what should make my list, just let me know :)
Be sure to check out my Life Bucket List, and my other Food-Related Bucket List.
Peace, and bacon grease!
Patriotic Fruit Skewers {Holiday Recipe Club: 4th of July}
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Happy 4th of July, everyone!
I hope you all are enjoying a day off of work, your independence, spending time with family and friends, playing {safely} with fireworks, and good food, of course!
Let me help you out a little with that one...
Here's a nice little patriotic snack or treat for the kids, or heck, for yourself.
It's super simple. Adorable. And tasty!
I hadn't realized that marshmallows and strawberries go together well.
Patriotic Fruit Skewersfrom Meg's Everyday Indulgence
Printable Recipe
I am joining in over at this month's Holiday Recipe Club for the 4th of July - the ingredients were blueberries, barbeque sauce, and whipped cream. {As you can see, I chose blueberries.}
Peace, and bacon grease!
Also linking up here.
I hope you all are enjoying a day off of work, your independence, spending time with family and friends, playing {safely} with fireworks, and good food, of course!
Let me help you out a little with that one...
Here's a nice little patriotic snack or treat for the kids, or heck, for yourself.
It's super simple. Adorable. And tasty!
I hadn't realized that marshmallows and strawberries go together well.
Patriotic Fruit Skewersfrom Meg's Everyday Indulgence
- 1 pint strawberries, rinsed and dried
- Star shaped mini marshmallows
- 1 pint blueberries, rinsed and dried
- Wooden skewers
Printable Recipe
I am joining in over at this month's Holiday Recipe Club for the 4th of July - the ingredients were blueberries, barbeque sauce, and whipped cream. {As you can see, I chose blueberries.}
Peace, and bacon grease!
Also linking up here.
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