Bob got me the ice cream maker attachment for my KitchenAid mixer for Christmas and I’ve been wanting to try it out so here is the first batch. It was pretty runny as it needs to be put in the freezer after mixing it in the mixer but no one wanted to wait so we … Continue reading
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 17,000 times in 2011. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 6 sold-out performances for that many … Continue reading
Today just felt like a cookie day and a good way to send off 2011. This recipe comes from the May 2011 issue of my favorite magazine, “Food Network Magazine”. Zach, Courtney and I just ate about 6 between the 3 of us, yummy! Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2012 is kind to all … Continue reading
Christmas Day dessert! YUM!!! I got this recipe from the lid of a Sticky Toffee Pudding candle that I bought at Bath and Body Works. It says “my candle recipe contest Best Recipe Winner”. The candle smells so tasty and this pudding/cake tastes almost as good as the candle smells. 1 1/2 cups pitted and … Continue reading
I found this recipe on http://www.ezrapoundcake.com where she said that she adapted it from Nigella Lawson’s “How to Be a Domestic Goddess”. They smelled so yummy while baking and tasted great! 1 1/3 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup sugar freshly grated nutmeg juice of 1 – 2 clementines … Continue reading
For us this was white bean, sausage and broccoli soup since I didn’t have any spinach! The recipe comes from the November 18, 2011 issue of “All You” magazine. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (14 oz) turkey kielbasa or other smoked sausage, cut into 2″ pieces 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped … Continue reading
These are for Bob’s Christmas work lunch today. The recipe is from Pampered Chef. Looked like a whole pan of gooey goodness! 2 cups quick or old fashioned oats 1 3/4 cups flour, divided 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter, melted 1 cup butterscotch or caramel ice cream topping … Continue reading
Bob requested lasagna for dinner tonight so this is my go to lasagna recipe which is pretty easy to put together, not too time consuming. It’s a Kraft recipe that I’ve had and made for a lot of years now so I’ve refined it a bit. I’ll give you the original recipe and then my … Continue reading
The last of the persimmons from the Bountiful Basket were finally ripe so I decided to make some muffins with them. I found this recipe on http://www.foodnetwork.com. They smelled really delicious and festive while baking. 2 – 3 very ripe persimmons (or 1 cup smooth applesauce plus 1/4 cup carrot baby food) 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading
This recipe comes from “Cooking Light”; another quick and easy neighbor gift and who doesn’t love fudge? 1 (14 oz) can fat free sweetened condensed milk, divided 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder (I only had regular cocoa so used that) 1/4 teaspoon coffee granules (I left these out this … Continue reading
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