tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3028767295985678332024-03-13T23:58:55.864-07:00everything to entertainUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger284125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302876729598567833.post-65591511408747213792016-03-20T17:52:00.000-07:002016-03-20T17:54:22.564-07:00Perfect Boiled Eggs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I need to boil eggs. My kids are excited to dye eggs for Easter and I'm excited to eat them for breakfast. I try to boil a dozen eggs at a time so I only have to boil them once every week or so. I have finally perfected the boiled egg. Join me on my journey, won't you?</div>
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I'm boiling white eggs this time so the kids can dye them pretty colors. Don't get my wrong. I like the brown organic eggs too but this time we'll stick to a blank canvas. </div>
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Put your eggs in a pan and cover with one inch of water. Gently set pan on your stove.</div>
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Turn heat to <u>high.</u></div>
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As soon as you hit a rolling boil, </div>
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turn the heat OFF. Then put the lid on the pan and set your timer for 10 minutes.</div>
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As soon as the timer rings, place eggs in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit until the eggs are cool.</div>
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Now to peel and eat your newly-boiled egg (yes there is a science to it) Tap the bottom (flatter side) of the egg on a hard surface.</div>
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See the cracked part? Peel off a dime-sized piece of the shell.</div>
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It should look a little like this.</div>
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Then roll the egg on a hard surface until the whole egg is cracked. Speaking of cracked, look at my hands. They totally need a little lotion and a manicure. Hopefully they aren't so distracting that you can't focus on what I'm doing with my egg.</div>
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Ew. Look at the egg now. Way cracked. It will take forever to peel this egg now...right?</div>
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Wrong! Get a spoon out of your drawer or dishwasher or wherever and follow these steps:</div>
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Remember that dime-sized opening? Stick your spoon in it all the way.</div>
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Like this. Then slowly move the spoon around the egg to loosen the shell.</div>
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You should be able to easily remove the shell to reveal a perfect boiled egg with no nicks or gashes taken out (which would have happened if you would have peeled it the old fashioned way).</div>
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Hi gang! Today is one of my favorite childhood events. St. Patty's day! I always made sure I had a very small amount of green on me so I would be "mistakenly" pinched for not wearing green. I would then take my rightful pinches on the poor soul who pinched me. <br />
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You know the drill...I think everyone does the same thing around 3rd - 6th grade.<br />
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Anywho, enjoy these green photos to celebrate the occasion.<br />
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Broccoli. Need I say more? Sometimes I throw some of this stuff in my green smoothie. Seriously.<br />
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Let me introduce you to the Cotton Candy Lantern from Barbocoa. You heard me right. It is cotton candy spun around a little tea light sized brownie candle. My daughter and I and some friends got it after a David Archuleta concert. It is delish. See that chocolate swirl on the plate? You take a piece of cotton candy and dip it in the chocolate and place it on your tongue. Seriously so good. Speaking of good; a David Archuleta concert. <br />
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Do you remember this pie? It is a Chocolate Chip Mint Oreo Ice cream Pie. It is perfect to serve for a St. Patty's dessert (or any other time). As you can tell, I couldn't wait for this piece to set up. Just make an Oreo Pie crust with 16 crushed Oreos and 2 Tbs. melted butter, mix together and press into your pie plate. Let set in freezer for an hour or so. Then, scoop in your favorite ice cream (or two). Ideally, Let ice cream set for one to two hours and serve. I like to drizzle a little chocolate sauce before serving. Yum.<br />
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My companion every morning. The infamous green smoothie with chocolate coin chasers (wink).<br />
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I just load my Blendtech with any fruit or vegetable I have on hand and blend it up with a little agave and chia seeds. De-lish!<br />
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I hope you have a great St. Patty's day. And don't forget to wear green! xoxoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302876729598567833.post-408537766847022562016-03-14T06:35:00.001-07:002016-03-14T06:35:46.218-07:00Happy Pi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="goog_1624185877"></span>Have a piece of pie today to celebrate Pi day. I know I will but mine may look a little more like this... *blush*<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302876729598567833.post-84133799284113047942016-02-25T16:09:00.000-08:002016-02-26T06:37:49.598-08:00A little Chicken, Bacon, Broccoli Fettuccine and a shout outHello. It's me.<br />
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I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet..<br />
to go over everything<br />
They say that time's supposed to heal ya<br />
But I ain't done much healing...<br />
Yes...you read that right. It's me and <span style="font-size: large;">I'm back!</span><br />
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After such a long sabbatical I'm craving a little comfort food. Nothing and I mean nothing sounds better than Broccoli, Chicken and Bacon Fettuccine. Can I hear an "amen"?<br />
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I want to give a little shout out to my girl Leslie Ogden for igniting my desire to continue this blog. I hope you like this recipe.<br />
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Chop your broccoli and cook bacon until crisp. Let it cool down and chop it up into bite-sized pieces.</div>
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I cooked my chicken before hand but you can cook it while preparing the sauce which is what the recipe directs.</div>
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I was a little anxious about making the white sauce because I thought if I didn't follow the recipe to <i>perfection,</i> it would turn out chunky and lumpy. But guess what? The white sauce is easy to make...seriously. </div>
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<span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Get your water boiling for your noodles while you prepare the white sauce. Why so soon you ask? Because I like to add my broccoli to the pasta for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. The broccoli turns bright green and cooks quickly. You're welcome. </span></div>
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This is when the beauty happens. The ingredients are fused together into a beautiful blend of cheese and bacon with a healthy sprinkle of broccoli. The chicken ties it all together with a big fettuccini bow. I dream about this dish. You'll love it. No, I don't have this dish plated because it wasn't on my plate long enough to be photographed *blush*. I think you get a pretty good idea of how great it will look on your plate. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Broccoli, Chicken and Bacon Fettuccine </span><br />
adapted from Julia's album<br />
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1 Tbs. olive oil<br />
11/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
2/3 c heavy cream<br />
2/3 cup milk<br />
1 cup shredded cheese (I used an Italian blend. You can use Parmesan, Mozzarella or a combo)<br />
9 oz fettuccine<br />
2 c broccoli florets<br />
7-10 strips bacon, cooked<br />
salt and pepper as desired<br />
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Instructions:<br />
Chop broccoli and brown bacon until crispy. <br />
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Fill pot with water and follow package directions to cook fettuccini noodles. When 2-3 minutes remain in cooking pasta, add chopped broccoli until bright green and fork tender. Drain. <br />
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Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Cook chicken breast on high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned. Remove skillet from heat and keep the chicken covered to continue cooking it in its own steam until no longer pink. You can also use pre-cooked chicken. Slice chicken into thin slices.<br />
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Add minced garlic to the skillet. Add heavy cream and milk. Bring to a boil. Add cheese and stir till it completely melts (don't boil).<br />
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Add cooked pasta and broccoli and cooked bacon to cheese sauce and mix it in. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with sliced, cooked chicken. Yum!<br />
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Have I ever told you I love pumpkin? <i>Anything</i> pumpkin. Pies, cakes, cookies, you name it. One of my particular pumpkin faves is this delightful little pumpkin roll. It is easier than you think to make it, and the end result is SO good. </div>
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Place parchment or waxed paper in a jelly roll pan and generously spray with Pam.</div>
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Measure the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl and set aside. </div>
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Make sure it is a generous amount so the cake won't stick.</div>
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Beat eggs and sugar until combined and thick.</div>
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The color will be light.</div>
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Beat in the pumpkin puree. </div>
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Stir in the dry ingredients.</div>
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Pour into greased pan and spread evenly.</div>
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Cook for about 14 minutes. Should be golden brown.</div>
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Immediately turn pan over on powdered sugar-sprinkled towel. </div>
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Carefully peel off parchment paper.</div>
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Roll warm cake in towel.</div>
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Should look a little like this.</div>
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Let cool on wire rack.</div>
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Meanwhile, prepare filling.</div>
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When cake is cool, carefully unroll the towel. </div>
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Spread with filling.</div>
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Don't worry about going all the way to the edge. When you roll it up, the filling spreads out. </div>
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Roll cake tightly.</div>
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.</div>
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When ready to serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into desired sized slices.</div>
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These are for our neighbor...</div>
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And these are for us! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkin Roll</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Nestle'</span><br />
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Cake:<br />
Powdered Sugar<br />
3/4 cup flour<br />
1/2 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp ground cloves'1/4 tsp salt<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
2/3 cup canned pumpkin<br />
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)<br />
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1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened<br />
1 cup powdered sugar<br />
6 Tbsp butter<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
Powdered sugar<br />
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For the cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 15x10 inch jelly-roll pan; line with wax or parchment paper. Grease and flour paper. Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar.<br />
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Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small bowl. Beat eggs and sugar in large mixer bowl until thick. Beat in pumpkin. Stir in flour mixture. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. <br />
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Bake for 13-15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. Immediately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off paper. Roll up cake and towel together, starting with the narrow end. Cool on wire rack.<br />
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For the filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Carefully unroll cake; remove towel. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Re-roll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. <br />
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This salad is my new all-time favorite salad. My friend served it at book club and I couldn't get it out of my mind. I have asked her for the recipe at least three times; so I'm <i>finally</i> putting it on my blog. I could eat it every day of the week and want more. It's so good I didn't even get a picture of the final dish. (I have a hard time calling it a salad because it has no lettuce in it) You'll have to trust me on this one. Magnifique'!</div>
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Gather the following items: Uncle Ben's Wild Rice, green onions, red bell pepper, Chinese pea pods, avocados and pecans. The recipe calls for chicken breast too. I have made it with and without. Both are delicious.<br />
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Prepare the wild rice using package directions (don't use flavor packet.) For the dressing, you need garlic,</div>
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Salt and pepper,</div>
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Dijon mustard</div>
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Seasoned rice vinegar...this is what it looks like. It's found in the Asian aisle of your </div>
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The rice vinegar is what makes this dish...such a good flavor.</div>
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Vegetable oil,</div>
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and a little sugar. Blend in blender and store in refrigerator until ready to use. </div>
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Chop your peas, red pepper and green onions. Set aside.</div>
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Chop pecan pieces. Transfer to a non-stick pan.</div>
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Toast until lightly browned and crunchy. Set aside.</div>
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Combine cooked rice, peas, onions and red pepper. Refrigerate over night (if possible).</div>
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Add Dressing ( and chicken if desired) and stir well. Refrigerate 2-4 hours until ready to serve.</div>
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When ready to serve, add avocado </div>
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and toasted pecans. My mouth is watering. I don't have a picture of the final salad but you can imagine how divine it would be with the flavors coming together. This dish is a show stopper. Colorful, crunchy and savory. Enjoy!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Santa Rosa Chicken Salad</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Nicole Rasmussen</span></div>
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1 small box long grain wild rice (Uncle Ben's), cooked without flavor packet</div>
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2-3 chicken breast halves, cooked and diced, optional</div>
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4 green onions, diced<br />
1/2 red pepper, diced</div>
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3 oz. Chinese pea pods (fresh), ends removed and cut into thirds</div>
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2 medium avocado, diced</div>
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1 cup chopped pecans, toasted</div>
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Combine all ingredients, except avocados and pecans, and place in fridge overnight (if you have the time).</div>
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2 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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1/2 tsp salt</div>
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1/4 tsp pepper</div>
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1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar</div>
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1 Tbs Dijon mustard</div>
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1/4 tsp sugar</div>
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1/3 cup vegetable oil</div>
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Combine all dressing ingredients in blender. Cover and refrigerate. Mix with salad 2 to 4 hours before serving. Immediately before serving salad, add avocados and pecans. Serves 10-12</div>
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I <i>love</i> pumpkin pie. No, I really love it...to me it is the pinnacle of Thanksgiving Dinner. I can't wait until the leaves change and the fall crisp-ness is in the air so I can start cooking with pumpkin. But let's face it...some pumpkin pies are WAY better than others. I found a recipe that is my favorite. Guess what? It's the recipe on the back of the Libby's canned pumpkin can.</div>
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Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl. </div>
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Beat 2 eggs in your mixer. Stir in a 15 oz can of pumpkin.</div>
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Add sugar/spice mixture.</div>
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Mix well.</div>
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Slowly add a 12 oz can of evaporated milk. Mix well.</div>
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Pour mixture into a pie shell. This one was store-bought but you can make your own crust too. I'm not judging you. </div>
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It should look a little like this. Make sure you put pie on baking sheet to cook in case there is a little spill-age.</div>
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Pie's done! I have to wait a little bit for it to cool down...it's straight from the oven.</div>
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Room temp and ready to eat. Looks beautiful doesn't it?</div>
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Cut into wedges and top with freshly whipped cream. Ah-mazing. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Famous Pumpkin Pie</span></div>
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3/4 cup sugar</div>
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1/2 tsp. salt</div>
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1 tsp ground cinnamon'1/2 tsp ground ginger</div>
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14 tsp ground cloves</div>
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2 large eggs</div>
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1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin </div>
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1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk</div>
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1 <i>unbaked</i> 9 inch pie shell</div>
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Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar/spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour into pie shell.</div>
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Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minuets. Reduce temperature to 350. Bake 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Then serve immediately with freshly whipped cream, or refrigerate. </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302876729598567833.post-56440633453818692342013-11-02T10:23:00.000-07:002013-11-02T10:26:50.839-07:00Chocolate Cream Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once upon a time, I was preparing my first Thanksgiving meal and I had no idea where to order my pies. My husband and I were living in Texas and we were having guests for Thanksgiving, so I wanted everything to be perfect. I asked my new friends where they ordered their pies. I guess ordering pies for Thanksgiving is not the Southern way of doing things because the night before the big feast, my friend brought over 3 made-from-scratch pies that were to <i>die</i> for. Since then, I have always made homemade pies for Thanksgiving.</div>
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And we all lived happily ever after. The End.</div>
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Start with your pie crusts. They are so much flakier if you make them from scratch, but don't be too shy to use the frozen crusts. They are delicious too.</div>
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Prick your crusts with a fork. Then place a piece of parchment on the crust and fill with pie weights. If you don't have pie weights, use dry beans. The weights aid in keeping any bubbles at bay. Bake as directed on pie crust package. You want them nice and golden.</div>
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I love <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Betty-Crockers-Cookbook-Anniversary-Edition/dp/0130737682/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1383367569&sr=8-14&keywords=betty+crocker+cookbook">this recipe book</a>. It is my tried and true cookbook. I even had it spiral bound because it was falling apart. You can tell I've used this recipe quite a bit because the page is stained. *blush*</div>
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Mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt with a wire wisk.</div>
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Gradually stir in milk on medium heat. Stir constantly.</div>
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Meanwhile, separate 4 yolks and mix them slightly (after removing the white thing-a-ma-jigs). Pour yolks into a larger glass bowl or glass measuring cup.</div>
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Add 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate to milk mixture and continue stirring on medium heat until mixture thickens and boils.</div>
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Let mixture boil for 1 minute. Pour half of the mixture gradually into egg yolks, stirring constantly. Then, stir that mixture back into the pan with the rest of the chocolate cream. Continue stirring and let boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla.</div>
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Remove chocolate cream from heat and pour into cooled pie shell.</div>
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Can you see that creamy, chocolatey deliciousness? </div>
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While the steam is still rising, cover with plastic wrap.</div>
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Press onto filling and refrigerate until chilled and set.</div>
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Cover with freshly whipped whipping cream. Wait, something is missing....</div>
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Chocolate shavings! Now it is a masterpiece. Slice and serve.</div>
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Seriously so good. </div>
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Serve this for Thanksgiving and your guests will think they've died and gone to heaven. </div>
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You're welcome!</div>
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1 1/2 cups sugar</div>
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3 cups milk</div>
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate</div>
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4 egg yolks, slightly beaten</div>
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2 tsp vanilla</div>
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1 cup Sweetened Whipped Cream</div>
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Prepare and bake pie shell. Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Stir in 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir at least half of the hot mixture gradually into egg yolks. Stir into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour into cooled pie shell. Press plastic wrap onto filling. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled and set. </div>
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My Family. This year we went as a little of everything. A burglar, rock star, scarecrow, shadow and a mummy. Let the fun begin.</div>
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A party is not a party without a delicious treat bar.</div>
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My son taking his turn on the bull. Loved seeing the smiles on everyone's face. </div>
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My daughter the (darling) scarecrow.</div>
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Drew and his zombie friend.</div>
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"Mr. Hurley" arriving at his party.</div>
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Watching the BYU, BSU football game.</div>
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Eating yummy food.</div>
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A wide variety of costumes.</div>
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Face painting for the kids.</div>
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Mechanical bull riding for the young at heart.</div>
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Great conversation.</div>
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Lots of dancing.</div>
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Our great DJ kept the par-tay moving. </div>
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The fun employees at RotoRooter.</div>
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Everyone got <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/finger-beam-lights-a2-12_3893-12-1.fltr?Ntt=finger%20lights">finger lights</a> to keep the dancing fun.</div>
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It was a great night. Can't wait until next year!</div>
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Take a look at these "edible" spider webs. So fun to give kids on Halloween and even </div>
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You'll need a few supplies. 1. White cotton candy. I ordered Fluffy Stuff by Charms. I found it at <a href="http://shop.tootsie.com/Fluffy-Stuff/c/TootsieRoll@FluffyStuff">this website. </a> I've also seen it at a few grocery stores around the valley. If you order it online, I have one word of warning. Make sure you order the <i>Spider Web</i> cotton candy. Otherwise, you'll end up with a box of regular pink and blue cotton candy, and a box of Spider Web cotton candy. Oops *blush*. I also say this cotton candy is "edible" because the flavor is sour apple and it is WAY sour! It <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqDreKGldfU">literally brings tears to your eyes. </a></div>
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2. Plastic spiders and cellophane bags. You can use clip-on spiders like I did, or use spider rings. One pkg. of cotton candy will use about 24 spiders/bags.</div>
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3. Kitchen twine or Halloween ribbon. Take a pinch of the cotton candy, place it in your bag and gently nestle the plastic spider in the cotton candy. Tie bag with a Halloween tie.</div>
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Wa-la! Seriously, your kids will think they are so cool if they can eat the cotton candy without pause. Plus it's cute in a Martha Stewart-y kind of way (bonus).</div>
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This is my son. He's is an artist. He likes to take common objects and create a perfect masterpiece. He wanted to make lemonade... not the powdery fake stuff but freshly squeezed, refreshing lemonade. </div>
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So we did. It was delicious. It was easy to make too. Take a dozen lemons, squeeze them and strain out any seeds. Meanwhile, simmer water and sugar to make a simple syrup. Let cool. Add the strained lemon juice and stir together. </div>
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Add the lemon water to a 1 gallon pitcher. Fill with cold water. Mix together well. Slice a lemon into thin slices. Put ice and lemon slices in individual glasses and fill with lemonade. Perfect for a lazy summer day. </div>
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Cut 12 lemons in half. Using a citrus squeezer, squeeze the lemon juice into a bowl. Strain out any seeds. </div>
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Perfect for a lazy summer day!</div>
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Nothing beats a warm cookie and and ice cold glass of milk. These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are delicious. I made them for some friends to thank them for a favor. It was a win-win because we got to enjoy them too. Probably one of my all-time favorite cookies. They will be yours too!</div>
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Cream together butter and sugars.</div>
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Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well.</div>
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Add dry ingredients and mix.</div>
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Dough should look a little like this.</div>
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Add milk chocolate chips. I love <i>these</i> chocolate chips. Choose your favorite and add them to the bowl.</div>
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Stir in oats. You can use quick oats or old fashioned oats.</div>
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Now its coming together. The cinnamon takes these cookie over the top!</div>
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Scoop the dough onto a sprayed or parchment-lined pan.</div>
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Hot out of the oven. Mmmm. Smells de-vine.</div>
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Close-up. Crunchy outside and chewy inside. Exactly how a cookie <i>should</i> be. These are for me...</div>
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These are for my friends.</div>
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Look at these babies. You can't tell from the photo, but these gems are hiding a creamy, delicious filled center. They are easy to make and their deliciousness will put a smile on anyone's face. Promise. Just try it. Let's get started.</div>
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Make a box Devil's Food cake mix using the package directions. (I know, hard huh!) I like Betty Crocker brand the best. Scoop the batter in a small, paper -filled muffin tin and bake 9 minutes at 350. </div>
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Make cream filling and place in large decorating bag. Using the #9 or # 10 decorating tip, poke each cupcake with the tip and squeeze the bag gently to fill with cream.</div>
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These cupcakes are loaded with the delicious cream filling. They don't look pretty, but it doesn't matter. We'll finish them off by decorating the top with delicious chocolate buttercream frosting.</div>
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Delicious. Chocolatey. Creamy.</div>
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Using a very large star tip, decorate the top of your cream-filled cupcakes. Either start in the center and squeeze the frosting up until you have a "kiss" shape or... </div>
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Start in the center and go around the top of the cupcake in a swirl pattern. The joy is that there is no "wrong" way to decorate these beauties.</div>
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If you are so inclined, add a flourish to the top like sprinkles, coconut, chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips. The recipe makes about 60+ cupcakes and they are the <i>perfect</i> bite-sized portion. </div>
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1. Prepare a boxed Devil's Food cake mix by using package directions.</div>
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Cream together and add:</div>
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2 cups powdered sugar</div>
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1 pinch salt</div>
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3 Tbs milk</div>
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1 tsp vanilla</div>
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Mix until completely combined. Spoon into frosting bag with #9 or #10 tip. Poke tip into cupcake and squeeze bag gently. (I squeeze the bag until I see the top of the cupcake "move" a little) The goal is to get just the right amount of filling. Not too much, not too little. Therefore, you may need to "sample" a few to make sure you are piping in the right amount (your welcome).</div>
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Next, prepare the buttercream frosting. I double this because I want to be absolutely sure I have enough for the cupcakes and for graham crackers after :). This recipe is a <b>single</b> recipe.</div>
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1 stick softened butter</div>
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4 cups powdered sugar</div>
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1/4 cup milk</div>
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1 tsp vanilla </div>
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1/3 cup Dutch Processed cocoa. (Hershey's does the trick as well)</div>
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Mix together until completely combined.</div>
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Spoon into frosting bag with star tip. Decorate cupcakes to your heart's content. If you garnish cupcakes with coconut or sprinkles, do so immediately after frosting each cupcake for best results.</div>
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Let's start with savory and spicy. Some people just don't like sweet. I don't know why that is but it is a fact. Let's start with sesame seeds, garlic powder and ground ginger. Mix well.</div>
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The secret ingredient is Sriracha HOT Chili Sauce. My nephews think Sriracha is the nectar of the gods and they <i>literally </i>drench it on everything they eat. It <i>does </i>complement many-a dishes. If you haven't tried it, give it a shot. This concoction is quite the craze right now. Not an ultra spicy lover? Put a spray nozzle on top and <i>mist</i> your dish. Caliente!</div>
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Measure your popcorn and put it in a bowl.</div>
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Stir in the sesame seed mixture. Mix well. The sauce will be thin. </div>
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I can smell the heat. You <i>know</i> what I mean, right? Spicy!</div>
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Pour over the popcorn and toss to coat well. Season with salt and add additional sesame seeds if desired. </div>
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2 Tbs butter<br />
1 Tbs olive oil<br />
1 Tbs Sriracha sauce<br />
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1 tsp garlic powder<br />
1/2 tsp ground ginger<br />
5 cups popped popcorn<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Code Red:</span> wash hands after eating especially if you have a tendency to rub your allergy-eyes. I'm "guessing" it would <i>really</i> hurt.<br />
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Now the Sweet popcorn recipe. Measure your popcorn in a large bowl. Set aside. Line a flat work space with wax paper.</div>
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Toast coconut. Place in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 300 for 5 minuets, stir, then bake for another 3-4 minutes, stir, and continue baking and checking frequently to prevent burning. You want it to be light golden brown in color. </div>
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In a medium saucepan, melt together the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla, stirring constantly, until mixture starts bubbling.</div>
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Don't let the mixture bubble too long or it will be a little too hard. When it <i>just</i> starts to boil, turn the temp down.</div>
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Add marshmallows and stir.</div>
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Pour marshmallow mixture onto popcorn and gently toss to coat thoroughly. Immediately add toasted coconut. Spread mixture evenly onto wax paper. Allow popcorn to set for 20 minutes before eating. </div>
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Oh ya. Come to momma. Delicious with a hint of coconut. Perfection.</div>
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8-10 cup plain popcorn, popped</div>
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1 cup brown sugar</div>
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2 Tbs light corn syrup</div>
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1/2 tsp vanilla</div>
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1/2 bag miniature marshmallows</div>
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1-2 cups shredded coconut, toasted</div>
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Line a flat work space with wax paper. In a medium saucepan, melt together the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla stirring constantly, until just starts bubbling and butter is melted. Stir in the marshmallows until melted and smooth.</div>
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In a large bowl filled with the popcorn, pour the mixture over the popcorn and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle toasted coconut on wet popcorn. Spread the mixture evenly onto the wax-paper. </div>
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Allow the mixture to set for about 20 minutes before eating. </div>
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ALERT: this popcorn is addicting!</div>
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The next thing you know, Morgan is working with Jesse, our neighbor and award winning graphic designer, getting her ideas in print. She (we) has been writing, editing, finessing and creating these kits throughout the past several months and then Jesse brought her ideas to life.</div>
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Morgan's muse for the project is her beloved dog, Paisley P. Pugmire. His is a sweet dog that likes to play with kids of all ages. When Morgan had her first camp, the kids loved to take time to play with Paisley and show him some love. He became her pseudo camp mascot.<br />
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After teaming up with Jesse, the above logo became the camp's identity. The Paisley Pugmire Academy of Imagination was born. I can't believe how Jesse captured in the above logo everything that Morgan dreamed of for her camp kits. It was a lot of hard work but very fun and rewarding too. Take a look at the website and see what you think: <a href="http://paisleypugmire.com/">paisleypugmire.com</a><br />
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Thanks Jesse for sharing your talents (seriously, should <i>anyone</i> be <i>this</i> talented)?</div>
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I have to let you in on a little secret. I have just discovered a company that makes the most amazing cleaning products. The products are <a href="http://www.melaleuca.com/Default.aspx?signedOut=true">Ecosense cleaning products by Melaleuca</a>. What do I love about these products you ask? Well, they use a biodegradable formula, they contain no harsh chemicals or abrasives (which means you don't need to hold your breath while you're cleaning). They make my tile and granite sparkle - literally. The scent is fresh and pleasing. Oh, and they are <i>concentrated</i> formulas. Which means with every bottle you buy, you can refill a spray bottle 3 or 4 times! You measure out a small portion into a spray bottle and fill the rest with water. Which makes them very economical! Double whammy. Oh, and that Renew bottle you see above? It is the best, non-greasy lotion on the planet. Perfect for my son's parched hands and my dry cuticles. Love with a capital "L".<br />
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This is the one I use the most. All-purpose cleaner. I use it about 4 times a day on my granite. Yummy smell. Cuts grease like nobody's business. </div>
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This bottle had me at "no work". It is a daily shower cleaner. Love. </div>
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Heavy-Duty cleaner. No ammonia, phosphates, or chlorine. Cleans floors, barbecues, ranges and basically anything else that's tough to clean.</div>
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This is what I clean my bathrooms with. I put it in a foam spray bottle so when I spray it in my sink, or on my toilet, it is foamy. Yummy smelling. </div>
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See the picture beneath the butterfly? One concentrated bottle will give you 6 BOTTLES of cleaner. (I feel like I just climbed on a float in a tree-hugger parade. I'm totally on board with saving the world 5 empty plastic 409 bottles, but that's just me).</div>
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This is my real-life example. Don't judge me. This is my stove top. Gross huh. </div>
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Spray, spray, spray some Tough and Tender. Wipe off... </div>
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Sparkly once again. </div>
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Oh, and speaking of Melaleuca...I love this little bottle of doTERRA. I use it anytime I have an unsightly blemish or minor skin irritation. Zap...it's gone.</div>
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This is the end of my little rant. I <i>seriously</i> love these products. You will too. I promise. Melaleuca has no idea who I am. They didn't pay me to talk about their awesome products. I paid for them myself. </div>
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Please note, DO NOT give these products to <i>anyone</i> for Christmas for <i>any reason</i>. They will think that <i>you</i> think their home is dirty. That's no way to wish someone a Merry Christmas now, is it!</div>
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Final Halloween post...promise! You can make these for Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, Valentines Day, or just because. They are hands down my most requested treat (other than <a href="http://www.everythingtoentertain.com/2010/09/sugar-cookie-bars.html">these</a>). They take a little time, but the end result is magnifico'!</div>
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Bake a cake in a 9x13 inch pan. You can do a home made cake, or one from a box. You also need a coordinating frosting. I've done lemon cake and lemon icing, carrot cake and cream cheese icing, vanilla cake and vanilla icing...but my favorite is Red Velvet cake and cream cheese icing. Bake the cake and let it cool completely. Place it in a large bowl and add the whole container of pre-made frosting. I don't have a brand favorite, I just use whatever is on sale. Mix the cake and icing together until blended well, and mixture resembles cookie-dough consistency.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qfi7Qd_yMNk/UJK0Y_220dI/AAAAAAAAEQs/gT3JKzowYxI/s1600/IMG_5530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qfi7Qd_yMNk/UJK0Y_220dI/AAAAAAAAEQs/gT3JKzowYxI/s400/IMG_5530.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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Like this. Hard to believe that is a baked cake and a container of icing isn't it.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yIN67XsbF_0/UJK0pWGXFcI/AAAAAAAAEQ0/36uos5HGUtM/s1600/IMG_5531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yIN67XsbF_0/UJK0pWGXFcI/AAAAAAAAEQ0/36uos5HGUtM/s400/IMG_5531.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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Roll dough into 2-inch balls. Freeze until firm.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fypjYXw8E5c/UJK03HEV6yI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/wBgINVLD_ww/s1600/IMG_5533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fypjYXw8E5c/UJK03HEV6yI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/wBgINVLD_ww/s400/IMG_5533.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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Meanwhile, take your <a href="http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=24298&name=Peanut%20Butter%20Cup%20Chocolate%20Mold&gdftrk=gdfV25706_a_7c2149_a_7c8856_a_7c24298&gclid=CNjhvprdwrMCFemiPAodzlQA1Q">peanut butter cup candy mold</a> (you can find them at Michaels or Hobby Lobby)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MXtZgTAL3QQ/UJK1FjTZwZI/AAAAAAAAERE/z5ktyN0PASo/s1600/IMG_5535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MXtZgTAL3QQ/UJK1FjTZwZI/AAAAAAAAERE/z5ktyN0PASo/s400/IMG_5535.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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And fill them half way with melted chocolate or candy melts. (I just melt my candy melts in the microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes until smooth).<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S0kNIBBsGw0/UJK1i0vy7rI/AAAAAAAAERU/VgY1SiJke6k/s1600/IMG_5544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S0kNIBBsGw0/UJK1i0vy7rI/AAAAAAAAERU/VgY1SiJke6k/s400/IMG_5544.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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Immediately top with firm cake "dough". Press down slightly and let chocolate harden.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7keY8n_MSqA/UJK1xPjgU9I/AAAAAAAAERc/ollox4GsQH4/s1600/IMG_5545.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7keY8n_MSqA/UJK1xPjgU9I/AAAAAAAAERc/ollox4GsQH4/s400/IMG_5545.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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Meanwhile, melt candy melts that will be used for the top of the cake bites. I used Halloween colors like purple... </div>
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and white. When chocolate is smooth, <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fBW1nS_K30Q/UJK2dFS_VqI/AAAAAAAAER0/TRFMS7vPtSY/s1600/IMG_5553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fBW1nS_K30Q/UJK2dFS_VqI/AAAAAAAAER0/TRFMS7vPtSY/s400/IMG_5553.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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take a cake bite and dip the top into the melted chocolate. You may need to swirl around a little to cover all of the cake. </div>
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You want the colored chocolate to meet the molded chocolate, like this.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jsjDJT9Z8oU/UJK21M0fBqI/AAAAAAAAESE/FoGEQzuFcLA/s1600/IMG_5555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jsjDJT9Z8oU/UJK21M0fBqI/AAAAAAAAESE/FoGEQzuFcLA/s400/IMG_5555.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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When colored chocolate is still wet, decorate.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-qHzzPc2fo/UJK2DzkIlPI/AAAAAAAAERk/Fg75T7ckKM4/s1600/IMG_5547.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-qHzzPc2fo/UJK2DzkIlPI/AAAAAAAAERk/Fg75T7ckKM4/s400/IMG_5547.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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There are so many ways to decorate. Just raid your pantry for candy and cupcake decorations.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zptwZTZ4rxM/UJK3Asm-YCI/AAAAAAAAESM/gthjUpeFnIM/s1600/IMG_5556.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zptwZTZ4rxM/UJK3Asm-YCI/AAAAAAAAESM/gthjUpeFnIM/s400/IMG_5556.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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Wa-la. Done. Now let it set until chocolate hardens.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RdgdDG-vSn4/UJK3PtK7YzI/AAAAAAAAESU/aBTVdVAj490/s1600/IMG_5558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RdgdDG-vSn4/UJK3PtK7YzI/AAAAAAAAESU/aBTVdVAj490/s400/IMG_5558.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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I made these for an event. Dark purple and white...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0OvL6vBlMyE/UJKz5jX4L6I/AAAAAAAAEQc/YTRSUNFPgXQ/s1600/IMG_5524.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0OvL6vBlMyE/UJKz5jX4L6I/AAAAAAAAEQc/YTRSUNFPgXQ/s400/IMG_5524.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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orange (these were vanilla cake and vanilla icing).<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RBoqXSmr1BQ/UJK1UbkDBhI/AAAAAAAAERM/7oPCxkfFNyE/s1600/IMG_5537.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RBoqXSmr1BQ/UJK1UbkDBhI/AAAAAAAAERM/7oPCxkfFNyE/s400/IMG_5537.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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Light purple and black. </div>
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Packaged and ready to take to a party. 160 cake bites ready to make someone really happy. A bit of heaven dipped in chocolate.</div>
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Can she build it? Yes she can! I saw <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/having-doughnuts-at-your-party-easy-and-creative-diy-display/">this idea</a> online and thought it was a great idea! I went to Lowe's, picked up a 4x6 piece of wood, 1/2 inch drill bit and two 1/2 inch dowels and sandpaper. (Just ask the nice guys at Lowe's if you have no idea what I'm talking about *wink*). This project literally took about an hour from beginning to end. Cut your board to size (mine is about 22 inches long). I cut two dowels to 13.5 inches and two to 10.5 inches. Since I had a party of 16, I wanted a doughnut stand with 4 dowels. Drill holes every 4.5-5 inches. Make sure you don't drill all the way through your 4x6. Sand the board and the dowels. Dust off the wood shavings and wipe down with a damp cloth. Insert dowels into holes and wa-la! So cute huh. I'm partial to the natural wood look. You could also decorate the side with washi tape or stickers, ribbon or paint. One board will make 3-4 doughnut stands. You need one dowel per doughnut stand. Get busy and have fun!</div>
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I have a few more ideas for Halloween. I know it's over. Please refer to <a href="http://www.everythingtoentertain.com/2012/10/public-service-announcement.html">this post</a>. Just file this idea away for next year okay? I loved this idea...the kids did too. It is a clear cello bag filled with white cotton candy (apple flavored) and a plastic spider (they used to be rings, I just cut the ring part off). Fill the bag half-way with cotton candy, place the spider on his "web" and seal with a cute ribbon. Easy and <i>way</i> cool.</div>
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You'll thank me for this idea. So easy to do for <i>any</i> event. Take a Styrofoam cone, spray paint it your desired color, wrap and pin ribbon around the cone at about 3 inch intervals. Hot glue cone to a Melamie plate or dish and load with candy. Then fill the cone with suckers of any size, shape or color. You could carry the idea a little further and affix a wooden dowel to any candy with a piece of tape and poke them into the Styrofoam cone too. The ideas are endless!</div>
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My last idea for a great little Halloween treat are these chocolate
bones. I melted candy melts in the microwave, put the melted chocolate in a squeeze
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this skeleton candy mold. I used white candy melts. Set aside until chocolate is set. Pop out pieces and fill black and orange baking cups. Eerily delicious. Now you can't wait for Halloween 2013 can you?! Your Halloween party is already planned. You're welcome.</div>
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Hey Ghouls and Goblins. I know, <span style="font-size: large;">I know</span>, Halloween is over but, I also know that since you are all friendly, compassionate readers, you will refer to <a href="http://www.everythingtoentertain.com/2012/10/public-service-announcement.html">this post</a> and realize that my hands were tied in the frenzy leading up to <i>All Hallow's Eve.</i> Therefore, I am still posting a few recipes and entertaining ideas that you can pin or file or clip and save it for next year. Then, when next Halloween rolls around, you will have all of these neatly filed ideas that <i>no one else is doing</i>. Your neighbors will be amazed and your children will be impressed. This year we drank a delicious concoction named <i>Blood Punch</i>. It is easy to make and has a surprising citrus taste. My kids loved it. </div>
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You'll need cranberry juice, lemon juice, blood orange syrup and wax fangs. Oh, and dry ice if you're a cool mom like me. (wink) </div>
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Mix ingredients in a large punch bowl. My kids liked it best with an extra splash of lemon juice. </div>
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Before serving, add the fangs...ooooh eerie. </div>
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And the dry ice. A masterpiece. I bet (pregnant) Bella would love this! </div>
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2 bottles (32 ounces each) cranberry juice, chilled<br />
1 cup lemon juice<br />
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2 cups blood orange Italian soda syrup, chilled<br />
Ice cubes and/or dry ice<br />
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About 3 1/2 quartsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302876729598567833.post-9934598567617550712012-10-26T19:01:00.002-07:002012-10-26T19:01:47.931-07:00Public Service AnnouncementHey E to E readers! Two weeks ago my hard drive crashed. She's now fixed and ready for me to post more fun tips and tricks for entertaining. Over and out. This has been a public service announcement.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302876729598567833.post-48422080882075933572012-10-07T16:40:00.000-07:002012-10-07T16:40:00.755-07:00Rock Star Marshmallow Brownies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No words needed. Just look at that photo and tell me these brownies
don't look fab. That white layer is a layer of magnificent marshmallow
that my husband convinced me to try. That layer alone pushed these
brownies over the top for me. I can honestly say that these brownies
are my all-time favorite. They are chewy and moist without being gooey
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Measure dry ingredients, whisk to combine and set aside. </div>
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In a separate bowl, combine sugars.</div>
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Add melted butter to sugar. Mix together. Then add eggs. </div>
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Add dry ingredients and milk and stir well. </div>
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Consistency should look like this. Batter will be thick. </div>
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Add cocoa. </div>
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Pour into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. </div>
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Remove from oven and add marshmallows. Cook for about 5 minutes until marshmallows plump. </div>
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Let cool. Frost with cream cheese frosting while brownies are still warm. </div>
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Cut into 12 delicious squares. </div>
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Perfection. I'm seriously salivating. </div>
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This one is for me. Nom nom nom. </div>
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These are for my neighbors, who let me borrow two eggs to make these beauts'.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/3 cup cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3/4 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup butter, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 large eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 Tbsp milk </span></div>
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1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat oven
to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder,
baking powder and salt, set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, using a
wooden spoon, mix together granulated sugar, light-brown sugar and
melted butter until combine. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract and mix
until blended. Add in half of the flour mixture and mix just until
combine, add in milk and mix just until combine, then add remaining
flour mixture and mix just until combine (batter will be very thick).
Pour batter into a buttered 8x8 baking dish and spread into an even
layer. Bake in preheated oven 40 - 45 minutes until center is nearly
set. Remove from oven and add marshmallows. Covering brownie evenly. Bake for 3-5 more minutes, until marshmallows have plumped. Allow to cool down then frost with Chocolate Cream Cheese
Frosting and cut into squares (the frosting is a must for this recipe).
Store in an airtight container.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 oz cream cheese, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 stick butter, softened</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 1/2 cups powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 Tbsp cocoa powder</span><br />
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bowl, using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, whip together cream
cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in
vanilla and powdered sugar, then sift in cocoa powder and mix until
smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.</span> <br />
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Admit it. You make breakfast for dinner. I know I do. Especially on those days, when it's about 4:30, and I haven't even <i>thought</i> about dinner. My kids love it when I make breakfast for dinner. I love it too because we all customize our dishes to our own specifications. No spinach in my son's omlet, and extra chocolate chips on my daughters pancakes (whole grain of course). </div>
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Let's start with the omelets. My kids have different tastes when it comes to eggs. I just set ingredients out, and let them choose what they want. I have onions, green peppers, tomatoes, spinach and cheddar and feta cheese. You can add basically anything. Mushrooms? Check. Bacon? Oh, ya. </div>
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I have cute little cast iron pans that I used for <a href="http://www.everythingtoentertain.com/2011/06/skillet-cookie-and-give-away.html">these</a>. I realized they were the perfect size for individual omelets. Saute onions and peppers in a little olive oil. When soft, add other veggies like spinach or mushrooms or shredded potatoes. Then add egg mixture. </div>
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When eggs are cooked on the bottom and getting firm on top, (but still a little runny) sprinkle generously with cheese. Let it cook a little longer and then, gently, ease your spatula under one side of the eggs and fold over.</div>
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Like this. Let the egg cook a little while longer until eggs are firm.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VLRKRhWgOXQ/UGez0a_iQ1I/AAAAAAAAEJI/Rr2_rJb1Sxw/s1600/IMG_5284.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VLRKRhWgOXQ/UGez0a_iQ1I/AAAAAAAAEJI/Rr2_rJb1Sxw/s400/IMG_5284.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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Place on your plate and garnish as desired. Drew likes his plain with a few tomatoes. Trust me, there is a ton of cheese inside that little baby.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jv3jnOorhaw/UGe0MQCUFZI/AAAAAAAAEJY/Au2IByR6NNY/s1600/IMG_5287.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jv3jnOorhaw/UGe0MQCUFZI/AAAAAAAAEJY/Au2IByR6NNY/s400/IMG_5287.JPG" width="400" /> </a> </div>
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My honey likes his with fresh garden tomatoes and a sprinkle of peppers and feta.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9oXDJxDsoQo/UGexGCJJbrI/AAAAAAAAEHg/bmaxhhkIIiU/s1600/IMG_5267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9oXDJxDsoQo/UGexGCJJbrI/AAAAAAAAEHg/bmaxhhkIIiU/s400/IMG_5267.JPG" width="400" /> </a> </div>
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Now let's talk about whole grain pancakes. Don't furrow your brow. I know things that are good for us, usually don't taste that great. Get ready, because I'm going to blow your mind with this recipe. My awesome friend Ashli gave me this recipe and I swear I make it a couple times a month. It is <i>so easy</i> to make and the pancakes turn out light and fluffy. Cross my heart and hope to die. You're kids won't even know they're eating healthy. Here we go... You can make this recipe with any grain, ie oat groats (above) wheat kernels, kamut, spelt, buckwheat, etc.</div>
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I usually have oat groats, and white wheat on hand, so that's what I use. (sometimes I only have wheat so I use only wheat) </div>
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White wheat. Oh, you can buy the grain at Winco or Roseaurs in the bulk section. </div>
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Combine 1 cup mixed kernels with 1 cup milk. (Again, I usually use 1/2 cup oat groats, and 1/2 cup white wheat.) Blend on high for 2 minutes. If you have a Bosch, mix on speed 3 for 2 minutes.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4OAZI2qjiBU/UGeyIGvLKxI/AAAAAAAAEII/u-br0qxVW4U/s1600/IMG_5272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4OAZI2qjiBU/UGeyIGvLKxI/AAAAAAAAEII/u-br0qxVW4U/s400/IMG_5272.JPG" width="400" /> </a> </div>
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After 2 minutes, it looks like this. Add 1/2 cup milk and mix 2 minutes more.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xBUr0-B3OCs/UGeyVbEfPwI/AAAAAAAAEIQ/Z6aNfJ-FVfU/s1600/IMG_5273.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xBUr0-B3OCs/UGeyVbEfPwI/AAAAAAAAEIQ/Z6aNfJ-FVfU/s400/IMG_5273.JPG" width="400" /> </a> </div>
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Crack 2 eggs.</div>
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Add them to your mix. Then add 1 tsp salt, 1/3 cup oil, and 1 Tbsp. honey (or agave). Blend well. Then add 1 Tbsp. baking powder (Rumford is double acting and will make the pancakes fluffy). Mix gently.</div>
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Pour batter onto griddle or waffle iron. Mmmm. Golden and fluffy.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E4d0ZFDzeIQ/UGe0lLxPN0I/AAAAAAAAEJo/3i5NTyP3pk4/s1600/IMG_5292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E4d0ZFDzeIQ/UGe0lLxPN0I/AAAAAAAAEJo/3i5NTyP3pk4/s400/IMG_5292.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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My daughter likes her pancakes with whipping cream and mini chocolate chips.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yoSMfE7fXrA/UGez_wfYO_I/AAAAAAAAEJQ/4rIYGoNjFEI/s1600/IMG_5285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yoSMfE7fXrA/UGez_wfYO_I/AAAAAAAAEJQ/4rIYGoNjFEI/s400/IMG_5285.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
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I'm a peaches and cream kind of girl. It tastes over the top with <a href="http://www.everythingtoentertain.com/2010/09/buttermilk-pancakes-and-buttermilk.html">this buttermilk syrup</a>. Seriously, heaven. Enjoy!</div>
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1/2 cup oat groats</div>
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(or 1 cup combination of white wheat, oat groats, kamut, spelt, buckwheat, etc.)</div>
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Pour in blender or Bosch and (speed 3) and blend for 2 minutes.</div>
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Check consistency. If it seems too runny, add more grain and blend. If too thick, add a little more milk. It needs to be, well, pancake batter consistency. </div>
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Just before cooking, blend in gently:</div>
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Can you smell that? It is the buttery, chocolatey smell of home made cookies baking in my oven right now. I've seen this recipe all over Pineterest and thought, "it must be good if everyone is pinning it". The only <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caveat">caveat</a> to this recipe is that all measurements are by weight. No cup measurement. So, get out your trusty kitchen scale and let's get started. For those of you without a kitchen scale...get one. Just kidding. I've provided the measurements for you too.</div>
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You'll need 8 1/2 ounces of bread flour. And 8 1/2 ounces cake flour. It calls for bread/cake flour but I don't think anyone will notice if you use good ol' fashioned all-purpose flour. Combine with other dry ingredients and set aside.</div>
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Measure 10 ounces brown sugar. Place in bowl, using paddle attachment. </div>
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The recipe calls for 1 1/4 pounds chocolate pieces. I can now tell you, even as a chocolate lover, that it is way too much. Maybe just a pound? Stir them into the dough. </div>
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Place plastic wrap over dough and refrigerate for 24 hours. </div>
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Pretend it's 24 hours later. Scoop dough onto prepared pan. </div>
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This is heaven in a little cookie. Di-vine. That is what I'm talking about. Make these today!</div>
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2 cups minus 2 tablespoons (8 1/2 ounces) cake flour
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1 2/3 cups (8 1/2 ounces) bread flour<br />
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt<br />
2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter
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1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) light brown sugar<br />
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (8 ounces) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs<br />
2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
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1 1/4 pounds bittersweet chocolate<br />
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a mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars together
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after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Reduce speed to low, add dry
ingredients and mix until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds. Drop chocolate
pieces in and incorporate them without breaking them. Press plastic
wrap against dough and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours. Dough may be used
in batches, and can be refrigerated for up to 72 hours
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baking sheet. Bake until golden brown but still soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack for 10 minutes, then slip
cookies onto another rack to cool a bit more. Repeat with remaining
dough, or reserve dough, refrigerated, for baking remaining batches the
next day. Eat warm, with a big glass of cold milk. Yum.</li>
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I love to bake. That goes without saying. I love it when my kitchen is clean and I have a little extra time when I can try a new recipe according to the season. Right now I'm loving all things peach. I bought a bushel of peaches right from the orchard and I eat them in everything from cobbler to smoothies to crepes to my morning cereal. Although I love baking, it can get a little monotonous. A cup of this, a cup of that, mix and bake, yawn. Then, I saw these beauties. Gorgeous measuring cups. When I saw them on the shelf at the store the heavens opened and I new they had to be mine. Guess what my friends. I bought some for you! *** update***the give away is now closed. The winner of these colorful measuring cups is PS Bradford! Congratulations.</div>
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Here is the cheeriest cup of all. The 1/2 cup. All red and polka-dottie. Makes you want to bake, doesn't it?!</div>
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These two are so bright and sunny. 1/4 and 1/3 cup. The black line on the cup is the measurement line. Helpful isn't it.</div>
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Now my new friends are busy at work helping me make <a href="http://www.everythingtoentertain.com/2010/09/peachy-keen.html">these</a>. If you would like to have a set of these cups for yourself, comment on this post for one entry. Then, if you are ambitious, "like" my facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Everything-to-Entertain/104759522934430">Everything to Entertain</a> and make a separate entry on this page telling me you "liked" my page (the "like"button is under the chocolate cake picture on the top). That's two opportunities to get your name in the hat. Trust me. These beauties will inspire you to make wonderful things. </div>
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It is getting a little cool outside so I thought it would be great to have a little comfort food for dinner tonight. As I was browsing Pinterest, <a href="http://hleykaitlin.blogspot.com/2011/01/million-dollar-spaghetti.html">this recipe</a> caught my eye. Million Dollar Spaghetti? How could it <i>not</i> be delicious? Bonus, I had everything I needed to make this delicious dish. I'm going to let you in on a little secret; it <i>did not</i> disappoint! My youngest asked for seconds! That is unheard of in this house! Cheers to finding a recipe that's a keeper and cheers to fall!</div>
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Brown a pound of ground beef. Season it with salt and pepper, drain fat. </div>
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Meanwhile, boil spaghetti noodles (8 oz) until al dente. </div>
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Use a jar (in my case, a can) of spaghetti sauce. I always use Hunts from a can. It is the cheapest, but it totally worked for this recipe. </div>
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Mix in with the browned beef. </div>
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Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl. </div>
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Mix well. </div>
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Cut a few pieces of butter and place on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer 1/2 of the noodles over the butter. </div>
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Glop the creamy mixture over the noodles. </div>
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Spread well. </div>
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If you buy pre-bagged cheese, skip this part. Otherwise, shred the cheese. </div>
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Layer the other half of the noodles over the cream sauce. Slice a few more pieces of butter and dot the top. </div>
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Add meat sauce. </div>
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Again, spread so it covers the noodles. </div>
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Spread a generous amount of cheese over meat mixture. </div>
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See the lovely layers? Mmmmm. </div>
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Cook at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. Serve with a green salad and crusty garlic bread. Seriously, so good. Seriously.</div>
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1 lb. Ground Beef<br />
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8 oz. of Noodles<br />
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