tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18747130574691847632024-02-06T22:32:34.346-05:00Sweet Baby {Mason} JamesJade Cahoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322888963062007847noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874713057469184763.post-26198663019572381002013-04-20T20:48:00.001-04:002013-04-20T20:52:53.079-04:00Sea Inspired Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <b>absolute</b> <u>most adorable</u> couple </div>
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met at the<span style="font-size: large;"> chapel</span> this afternoon</div>
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and vowed <b>to love</b> each other forever...</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>The Cake</b></u></span></div>
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Fresh banana cake decorated in blue ombre buttercream, white buttercream coral, edible "sand" and white chocolate sea shells. My favorite accent to the cake are those adorable little "kissing" goldfish.</div>
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{<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimsyPlace?ref=pr_shop_more">Esty Shop </a>where I bought cupcake wrappers}</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lemon Cream Pie - Vanilla bean cake filled with zesty lemon curd and topped with vanilla cream cheese frosting and lemon infused sugar.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>The Favors</u></b></span></div>
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Sugar cookies adorned with two fondant goldfish {in love, of course} and white chocolate "bubbles." I finished them with a little disco dust for sparkle!</div>
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Ree and Lance were </div>
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some of the <span style="font-size: large;">sweetest</span> clients </div>
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and deserve <u>nothing</u> but<b> the best</b>!</div>
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I truely hope they enjoyed the cake</div>
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as much as I enjoyed creating it for them!</div>
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<u><b>Super cute theme, huh!?</b></u></div>
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/275/DC2DF73A7A43390F164CBB8CE229EDE5.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Jade Cahoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322888963062007847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874713057469184763.post-55571691968078804752013-02-25T00:40:00.001-05:002013-02-25T00:46:31.769-05:00Paper Airplane Birthday Party<div style="text-align: center;">
My sweet<strike> baby </strike></div>
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<i>{I mean, <b>BIG</b> boy}</i></div>
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turned <span style="font-size: large;">4</span> over the weekend!</div>
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And, boy did we <b>celebrate</b>!</div>
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Friends, family...and a yummy cake -</div>
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<u>it just doesn't get much better than that! </u>:)</div>
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My son has a thing for </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper Airplanes</b></span>!</div>
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He <u>loves </u>them...</div>
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and <i>every</i> Sunday,</div>
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before church service,</div>
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my husband <span style="font-size: large;">has</span> to make him one!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I couldn't think</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">of a <b>more fitting</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">big boy birthday theme!</span></div>
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It honestly doesn't get </div>
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paper plane decor, either:</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Wreath</span></div>
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{painted initial with hot glued paper plane}</div>
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{hand drawn letters and "zipping" planes on card stock}</div>
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{hanging off the favor table, simply taped paper planes to twine - also had them hanging on the mantel and several other spots throughout the house}</div>
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<b>Cute Decor, for sure!</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our "In-Flight" Dinner</span></div>
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{Included Baked Potato Soup, Cauliflower Clouds & Broccoli Tree Tops, Mile High Sammies, Mixed Nuts and a Pretzel Control Tower}</div>
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{Cloud 9 Parfaits, Oreo Pops, Fruit Skewers and Marshmallow Treat Wings}</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And, The Cake!</span></div>
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{Lemon Confetti Cake filled with Fresh Blueberry Preserves and topped with Marshmallow Buttercream. I finished it off with Buttercream "Zippy's," White Paper Planes and Lime Ribbon.}</div>
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{making and decorating paper planes}</div>
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Then, each kiddo got to "Test Fly"</div>
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their plane through the hula hoop!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So.Much.Fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Baggage Claim Favor Table</span></div>
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{Included "candy clouds" - white cotton candy, paper plane making tools, stickers and aviator sunglasses. I put them in a simple white paper bag and drew the "zipping" plane on with a sharpie.}</div>
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The only thing I forgot to photograph were the invitations, but I simply printed the wording on the back of colorful scrapbook paper and folded it into a plane before placing in the envelope! Turned out adorable!</div>
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My <span style="font-size: large;">sweet </span>baby Mason James had an <u>absolute ball</u>!</div>
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And, that just makes my heart <b>smile</b>!</div>
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A <i>perfect </i>day it was, indeed!</div>
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/275/DC2DF73A7A43390F164CBB8CE229EDE5.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Jade Cahoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322888963062007847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874713057469184763.post-70990491350379729682012-12-13T16:02:00.002-05:002012-12-13T16:10:04.883-05:00Pecan Praline Cake<div style="text-align: center;">
Those of us who live here -</div>
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<b>in the south, that is</b> -</div>
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take our Pralines <i>very</i> serious!</div>
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Every candy store from</div>
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have their version of this treat...</div>
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some are <u>good</u> ...</div>
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some are<i> just okay</i> ...</div>
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and some are <b>ahhhmazing</b>!</div>
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The rich, butter candy</div>
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{with sweet hints of vanilla and salt}</div>
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are paired beautifully with toasted pecans.</div>
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<b>YUM!</b></div>
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So, naturally, I twisted this</div>
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into a fabulous cake!<br />
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1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk<br />
3/4 cup Butter, unsalted<br />
1 tsp. Salt<br />
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
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1 box Butter Cake Mix<br />
1 cup Flour, all purpose<br />
1 small box Vanilla Pudding Mix<br />
4 Eggs, divided<br />
1 cup Sour Cream<br />
1 cup Pecans, chopped<br />
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1 stick Butter<br />
1/2 cup Powder Sugar<br />
2-4 tbsp. Milk {as needed}<br />
Pinch of Salt<br />
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
1/4 cup Toasted Pecans {optional topping}<br />
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In a small saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture gets bubbly. Reduce heat to low and stir until it thickens and turns a shade or two darker. Set aside.<br />
Preheat over to 325 degrees.<br />
Whip egg whites until they are stiff. Place in fridge until needed.<br />
In a kitchen mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, stir cake mix {I like to use Duncan Hines, but your favorite will work just as well}, flour and pudding mix until incorporated. Add in egg yoke, sour cream, pecans and condensed milk mixture. Spoon out half of the egg whites and add to cake batter. With a rubber spatula, slowly fold in until incorporated. Add in the rest of the egg whites and fold in. {Your arm will be aching at the point, but it's SO worth it!}<br />
Pour into a greased bundt or 9x13 rectangle cake pan and bake until a tooth pick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake, about 40 minutes. {May be a little longer for bundt pan or a little less for the rectangle pan - all depending on how your oven bakes.}<br />
Invert cake onto plate and let cool completely before icing.<br />
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To make sauce, place butter into a small sauce pan and cook on medium heat for several minutes. You will notice the butter starting to brown - once you have reached a golden color with brown bits on the bottom of the pan, the butter is ready to remove from the heat. Add in salt and powder sugar and whisk until all lumps are gone. You will need to add in some milk to loosen the icing a bit - start with 2 tbsp. and add more {one tbsp. at the time} until you've reached a thick, but runny consistency. Add in your vanilla and pour over cooled cake.<br />
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This cake hits on</div>
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with it's <span style="font-size: large;">awesome</span> praline flavor!</div>
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what a <b>thoughtful</b> holiday gift!!</div>
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It will be their</div>
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<u>best.day.ever</u>!!</div>
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Jade Cahoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322888963062007847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874713057469184763.post-81037108695911913492012-12-07T11:18:00.003-05:002012-12-07T11:18:59.690-05:00Cinna-Bun Cookies<div style="text-align: center;">
What are your</div>
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family's <span style="font-size: large;">favorite</span> recipe</div>
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for <b><i>Santa Cookies</i></b>?</div>
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There's Chocolate Chip...</div>
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Frosted Sugar...</div>
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maybe Gingerbread?</div>
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I've been trying </div>
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a few NEW recipes</div>
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<u>to really stop Santa in his tracks!!</u></div>
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I <span style="font-size: large;"><i>may</i></span> have stumbled across a <b>keeper</b>:<br />
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{<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe compiled from several recipes including <a href="http://www.bakersroyale.com/cookies/cinnamon-roll-cookies/">Baker's Royale</a> and <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/clone-of-a-cinnabon/">Official Cinnabon Recipe</a></span>}<br />
Cookie:<br />
2 cups Flour, all purpose<br />
2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon<br />
1 tsp. Salt<br />
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda<br />
1 stick Butter, softened<br />
1/2 cup Brown Sugar<br />
1 Egg, yoke only<br />
1/4 cup Apple Butter<br />
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
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Cinna-bon Smear:<br />
{<i>for inside of cookies</i>}<br />
3 tbsp. Butter, softened<br />
1/2 cup Brown Sugar<br />
1 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon<br />
1/8 tsp. Salt<br />
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Cinna-bon Cream Cheese Frosting:<br />
<i>{to drizzle over cookies</i>}<br />
3 oz. Cream Cheese, cold<br />
2 tbsp. Butter, softened<br />
1/2 cup Powder Sugar<br />
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
1/8 tsp. Salt<br />
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In a medium size bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder. Set aside.<br />
Cream butter and brown sugar together in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment - add in egg yoke, apple butter and vanilla. Slowly mix in flour mixture until batter is completely combined. Divide batter in two balls and wrap each in plastic wrap or wax paper, rolling up to be as air tight as possible. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.<br />
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While the batter is chilling, preheat oven to 350 degrees and make cinnamon smear by combining all ingredients in a small bowl.<br />
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When batter has chilled, remove from plastic wrap and place on a floured cutting board. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and evenly spread smear from edge to edge of dough. Starting with one end, roll dough onto itself until a log is formed. {Repeat with second ball of dough.} Cut the very end of each log off, so that you will have an even starting point. Cut the logs in 1 inch pieces and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-12 minutes. Cool completely before frosting cookies.<br />
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While the cookies are cooling, prepare frosting by creaming the cheese and butter together in a kitchen mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Slowly add in powder sugar, vanilla and salt. Beat until frosting is fluffy and all powder sugar lumps are gone. Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and serve with ice cold milk!<br />
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with <span style="font-size: large;">cinnamon bun</span> flavor!</div>
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And, the <i><b>creamy</b></i> frosting</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">perfectly ...</span></div>
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Santa will be <i> pleasently</i> surprised</div>
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with a plate of these</div>
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come<b> Christmas Eve</b>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy and Happy Baking!</span></div>
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Jade Cahoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322888963062007847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874713057469184763.post-40219786559555933602012-12-04T22:36:00.001-05:002012-12-04T23:02:17.517-05:00Cookies and Cream Popcorn<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #660000;">C</span></b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><b>h</b></span><b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #660000;">r</span><span style="color: #274e13;">i</span><span style="color: #660000;">s</span><span style="color: #274e13;">t</span><span style="color: #660000;">m</span><span style="color: #274e13;">a</span><span style="color: #660000;">s</span> </b></div>
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plans coming along?</div>
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This will be another year of</div>
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<b>DIY Christmas Gifts</b></div>
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for my friends and family!</div>
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I like to do something</div>
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<u><i>edible </i></u>for all the</div>
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men in my life...</div>
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because, <b> to be completely honest,</b></div>
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that's about all I can come</div>
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up with for dude gifts! LOL!<br />
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{<i>Recipe adapted from<a href="http://cookingclassy.blogspot.com/2012/03/cookies-and-cream-popcorn.html"> Cooking Classy</a></i>}<br />
2 bags Microwave Popcorn, salted only<br />
26 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed<br />
1 package White Chocolate Bark, melted<br />
6 oz. Dark Chocolate, melted<br />
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In a double broiler, melt the dark chocolate.<br />
Melt bark in the microwave according to package directions. White chocolate can be very temperamental, so I would melt it in 20 second intervals and stir between each.<br />
Place cookies in a food processor and pulse until they have become crushed. If you prefer a chunkier cookie in your mix, simply crush them with your fingers.<br />
Place popcorn, one bag at the time, in microwave and cook according to package directions. I used a natural popping corn that had only been lightly salted. Once both bags have been popped, pour popcorn into a large bowl {making sure to remove all unpopped kernels} and stir in crushed cookies. Drizzle popcorn mixture with the melted white chocolate bark and stir to coat the entire batch.<br />
Dump coated popcorn onto some wax paper and decorate with melted dark chocolate. Let all chocolate completely harden before placing in bowl, bag or jar. Makes approximately 16 cups and will keep for up to a week.<br />
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<i>Helpful Hints:</i><br />
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<li><i>You may want to consider using a<a href="http://www.popcornindiana.com/products/sea-salt-popcorn"> store-bought popcorn</a> - it seems to stay fresher and crisper longer. I would stick with a salted only flavor, though - Kettle Corn might be too sweet for some palates. I think this will be my best bet when giving it as a gift since I'm not really sure how quickly my recipient will eat their yummy treat!</i></li>
<li><i>I also think the best way to store/give this treat as a gift is in a glass jar. The popcorn didn't get soft as fast in the jar as opposed to being stored in a bag.</i></li>
<li><i>When making a second homemade batch, I poured the crushed cookies over the popcorn while it was still hot. That seemed to somewhat melt the vanilla filling, which I think only helps the white chocolate out in coating the popcorn! :) I will do it this way from now on when making a batch to be eaten the same day.</i></li>
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<b>Oh,<i> Smack-a-doodles</i>!</b></div>
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This concotion is</div>
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That <b>salty crunch</b> from the popcorn,</div>
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the <i>sweet touch </i>from bark and cookie</div>
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and an <u>awesome bitter bite</u> from the chocolate...<br />
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Your palate will </div>
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<i>tingle</i> with<b> excitement</b></div>
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from this combination - no doubt!</div>
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Everyone on your list</div>
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will L.O.V.E. finding gourmet</div>
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popcorn in their stocking!</div>
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Bag it up with a bow or</div>
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jar some up with a cutsie tag!</div>
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You can not go wrong!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Better yet,</span></div>
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turn on<b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Elf-Infinifilm-Edition-Will-Ferrell/dp/B0002F6BRE">"Elf"</a> </b>and eat</div>
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<b>handfuls</b> <i>straight</i> from the bowl!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy and Happy Baking!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Cranberry Bliss Bars</i></span>...</div>
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you know, the ones from <b>Starbucks</b>?</div>
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Totally awesome, right!?</div>
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Well, the other night</div>
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I was <strike>wasting</strike> time on Pintrest {<b><span style="font-size: large;">again</span></b>}</div>
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and came across <i>a copy cat recipe</i> for them!</div>
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I know what you're thinking -</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"WHAAAAT!"</i></span></div>
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Yeah, that's what I said, too! ;)<br />
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{Recipe adapted from<a href="http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2012/11/cranberry-bliss-bars.html"> Averie Cooks</a>}</div>
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1 stick Butter, melted</div>
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1 cup Brown Sugar </div>
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1 Egg</div>
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Vanilla Beans, scraped from 1 pod</div>
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1 cup Flour, all purpose</div>
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1/2 tsp. Salt</div>
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1/2 cup Dried Cranberries, lightly chopped</div>
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1/2 cup White Chocolate Chunks {or chips}</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</div>
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Chop dried cranberries and set aside. If using a white chocolate bar rather than chips, chop into small chunks and set aside.</div>
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Grease a baking pan {I used a 9 inch round, but if you want smaller slices, an 8x8 inch square will be your best bet. If you want to double the recipe for a large batch, use a 9x13 inch rectangle pan.} and set aside.</div>
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In a medium size bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla beans {1 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract can also be used} with a wooden spoon. Add in flour and salt and stir just until the thick batter comes together. Next, stir in white chocolate and cranberries making sure not to over mix. Pour batter into your pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Invert onto a pretty little plate and let cool completely before frosting the top. While the bars are cooling, prepare the </div>
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4 oz. Cream Cheese</div>
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1 cup White Chocolate, melted in a double broiler</div>
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1 tsp. Vanilla Extract</div>
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1/2 cup Powder Sugar</div>
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1/4 cup Dried Cranberries, lightly chopped </div>
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In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix cream cheese, 2/3 cup of the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract until combined. Slowly add powder sugar {note: you may need a little more or a little less sugar, depending on your frosting consistency preference}and beat on med-high for several minutes. </div>
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When the bars have cooled, smooth the frosting on top with a spatula or knife. Sprinkle chopped cranberries on top and drizzle with remaining melted chocolate. Cut into slices or squares and serve! YUM! If you wish to slice in triangles like Starbucks, simply first cut into squares and then make a second cut across {from corner to corner} each square.</div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Whoa, momma!</span></i></b><br />
These things are <i>magical</i> morsels<br />
of<u> pure</u> happiness!<br />
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The bar is <span style="font-size: large;">moist</span> and <b><i>chewy</i></b><br />
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But, you know what<u> really</u> put these over the edge?<br />
The <b><i>tart bite</i></b> from those<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Starbucks ain't got nothin'</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">on this recipe, baby dolls!</span></div>
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but your guests will also go <i><b>ga-ga</b></i> over the taste!</div>
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You could always bake up</div>
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Or, keep the <b>whole pan</b> for <u>yourself</u>!</div>
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I think I'm indulging in another</div>
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<b><i><u>blissful</u></i></b> moment after dinner!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, hello there!</span></div>
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It's been a while...</div>
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I have<u> A LOT </u>of news!</div>
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Including a <b><i>new</i></b> addition</div>
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to our little, sweet family!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meet my Alice:</span></div>
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We have had several months</div>
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and I am now ready to start baking again!</div>
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My <i>amazing</i> mother-in-law</div>
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Hmm...what to do, what to do!?</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Recipe adapted from </span><a href="http://cannella-vita.blogspot.com/2012/09/pumpkin-spice-bread.html" style="text-align: left;">Cannella-Vita</a></div>
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Makes 2 loafs</div>
<u><b>Ingredients</b></u><br />
2 sticks Butter, room temp.<br />
3 cups Sugar<br />
4 Eggs<br />
15 oz. Pumpkin Puree {canned works perfect}<br />
2/3 cup Buttermilk<br />
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
3 1/2 cups Flour, all purpose<br />
2 tsp. Baking Soda<br />
1 1/2 tsp. Salt<br />
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon<br />
1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg<br />
1/2 tsp. Ground Allspice<br />
1/2 tsp. Ground Ginger {<b>I adore ginger! If you don't, reduce to 1/4 tsp.</b>}<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Set aside.<br />
Coat two loaf pans with a non-stick spray. Set aside.<br />
In a stand mixer, with paddle attachment, mix butter and sugar together on medium speed. Once the mixture turns a light yellow in color, add in eggs - one at the time. Mix in pumpkin and vanilla extract. Alternating wet and dry, add in buttermilk and flour mixture {I do half the buttermilk, half flour mixture and repeat.} Scrap down sides of bowl and beat again on low for another few seconds, making sure all ingredients are nicely incorporated. Pour batter into prepared loaf pans and bake for 50-60 minutes. Be sure to test center of loafs with a tooth pick before removing from oven...tooth pick should come out clean after being inserted intoeach loaf.<br />
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Now, cut you a<span style="font-size: large;"> thick</span> slice</div>
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{<b>while it's still warm, of course!</b>}</div>
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and<i> ENJOY</i>!</div>
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This is my<u> favorite</u> </div>
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pumpkin loaf recipe -<b> by far</b>!</div>
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The outside has a nice <span style="font-size: large;">crunch</span></div>
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{<b>similar to the top of a pound cake</b>}</div>
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and the inside is <u>uber moist</u> and <i>spicy</i>!<br />
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This is the<span style="font-size: large;"> ultimate</span> holiday bread!</div>
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Sprinkle with a little powder sugar</div>
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to add <i>elegance</i> for gift giving ...</div>
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Slather on a lil' {<b>or a lot</b>}</div>
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of vanilla cream cheese frosting</div>
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for a <span style="font-size: large;">decadent</span> twist ...</div>
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Use in other recipes like</div>
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<b>Pumpkin Bread Pudding</b></div>
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or <span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkin French Toast</span>!</div>
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Whatever your use for it,</div>
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it will absolutely not disappoint!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Baking, my friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">MERRY CHRISTMAS</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Everyone!</b></span></div>
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I hope you all have the most beautiful weekend!</div>
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So, are your holiday menus ready to go?</div>
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I'm lucky this year ... both moms are hosting!</div>
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Dessert only for me! Whoop Whoop!!</div>
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In case you're looking for a last minute,</div>
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<i><b>fabulous </b></i>dessert - I have just the one:</div>
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<u>Crust:</u><br />
2 cups Teddy Grahams, crushed<br />
1 stick butter, room temp.<br />
1/2 tsp. Salt<br />
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<u>Filling:</u><br />
32 oz. Cream Cheese, softened<br />
3/4 cup Heavy Cream<br />
4 eggs<br />
1 1/4 cup Brown Sugar<br />
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
4 Snickers Bars, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces<br />
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<u>Topping:</u><br />
Caramel Sauce {store bought or<a href="http://sweetbabymasonjames.blogspot.com/2011/01/homemade-dulce-de-leche.html"> homemade</a>}<br />
1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts, chopped<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Method</span><br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
Mix crust ingredients together with fingers and pat down in a 8 or 9 inch spring form pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crust has browned slightly. Let cool. Line outside of pan with two layers of tin foil. Set aside.<br />
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Reduce heat to 325 degrees.<br />
Place Snickers pieces down on cooled crust.<br />
In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add cream, then eggs - one at the time - until well combined. Mix in sugar and extract. Pour batter on top of the Snickers lined crust. Place pan inside a larger pan or baking sheet with high sides. Put in oven and pour warm water in larger pan until about half way up cheesecake pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the center only slightly jiggles.<br />
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Let cheesecake come to room temperature. Pour caramel sauce all over top and sprinkle the peanuts evenly. Refrigerate over night.<br />
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This dish will<b> totally</b></div>
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impress your family!!</div>
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It's a little work, </div>
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but <i><b>SO</b></i> worth the effort!</div>
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My family went <span style="font-size: large;">bonkers</span></div>
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for the <i>creamy</i> cake ...</div>
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the<b> rich</b> caramel topping ...</div>
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and the<u> chocolaty </u>crust!</div>
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And, the kids had so much </div>
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fun finding <span style="font-size: large;">candy bars</span> in their slice!</div>
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I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!</div>
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Enjoy your time with friends and family!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">See you all in 2012!</span></div>
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Hot chocolate is<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b> big</b></span> in my house!</div>
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Almost as important as coffee ... <i>almost</i>!</div>
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Last Christmas, I made a cup from scratch</div>
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that forever changed my outlook on cocoa!</div>
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Wow, it was SO much better than powder mixes!</div>
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But, it sure would be nice</div>
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to get that<b> same great richness</b>,</div>
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only with the<u> ease</u> of a mix, right?!</div>
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<b>Well, my dears ...</b></div>
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<b>I found an EASY recipe </b></div>
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<b>that does just that!</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Semi Sweet Hot Cocoa</span><br />
<i>{adapted from<a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/12/truffle-hot-chocolate-balls-sugar-rush-2.html"> Mel's Kitchen Cafe</a>}</i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ingredients</span><br />
2 cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips<br />
1 cup Heavy Cream<br />
Pinch Salt<br />
Pinch Instant Coffee<br />
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Combine ingredients and heat over a double broiler just until chocolate has completely melted. Let cool at room temp. for about 20 minutes. Place in the refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to set. With a small cookie scoop, scoop chocolate out and place on parchment paper. Place balls in freezer for about 10 minutes just to harden enough so they can be handled.<br />
Now, it's time to make the truffles - remove balls from freezer. Take two balls of chocolate and roll them in your hand until one large truffle forms. Each truffle will need two balls of chocolate. When they are all rolled out, they can be garnished with thin chocolate shavings or sprinkles. Individually wrap each truffle in plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator. This recipe make approx. 10 truffles and will keep for 2 months.<br />
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<u>Variations</u><br />
White Chocolate - replace semi sweet chips with white chocolate and omit instant coffee. I added a splash of vanilla extract for added flavor, but it is not necessary. A little peppermint extract would be great in this, as well, and they could be rolled in crushed peppermint candies!<br />
Dark Chocolate Mint - steep 1/2 cup whole mint leaves in cream by warming in a sauce pan over medium heat until bubbly. Remove from heat and let stand until room temp. Fish out the mint and begin above recipe as follows. These can be rolled in crushed chocolate mints like Andes Mints.<br />
Mexican Hot Cocoa - Add a tsp. ground cinnamon to above recipe. These can be rolled in rushed red hots and would make a very pretty Christmas or Valentine's Day present!<br />
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To make Hot Cocoa:<br />
Fill your favorite mug with milk. Drop an unwrapped truffle into milk and microwave in one minute intervals, stirring between each, until the truffle has melted and the cocoa has reached your desired temperature. Cocoa is best served warm with marshmallows or whipped cream!<br />
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These<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> little morsels</span> of goodness</div>
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make <b><i><u>the best</u></i></b> cup of cocoa!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So rich and creamy!</span></div>
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Just what you need on a blustery day!</div>
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for the <u>awesome</u> inspiration!</div>
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Enjoy and Happy Baking ...</div>
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or should I say candy making!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Good Evening, Friends!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have <b>good</b> news...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetbabiescompany?ref=si_shop">etsy shop</a> has been</span></div>
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I am offering</div>
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{a.k.a. Whoopie Pies}</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Wow!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm ready for your holiday orders,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">so let's whittle your list down together!</span></div>
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Have you all felt ignored lately?</div>
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I am truly sorry!</div>
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Since starting<a href="http://effiesrecipebox.blogspot.com/"> Effie's blog</a>,</div>
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I have just been so excited and</div>
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inspired to create her work ...</div>
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...that I haven't had much time</div>
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to devote to new recipes for this one.</div>
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But, I have one today</div>
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that is going to</div>
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<b>KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!</b></div>
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I recently pinned this recipe</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The Original Red (Wine) Velvet Cake</span><br />
Here is<b> my take</b> on her recipe:<br />
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adapted from <a href="http://www.gilttaste.com/stories/2292-the-original-red-wine-velvet-cake-recipe">Stella Parks</a></div>
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1 1/2 cups Red Wine</div>
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1 cup Cinnamon Candies, like Red Hots</div>
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2 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour</div>
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1/2 cup Cocoa Powder</div>
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1 lb. Butter, unsalted</div>
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2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil</div>
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3 cups Brown Sugar</div>
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1 tsp. Salt</div>
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Scrappings of 2 Vanilla Beans</div>
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2 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda</div>
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3/4 tsp. Baking Powder</div>
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1/4 tsp. Cinnamon</div>
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6 Large Eggs</div>
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1 tsp. Vanilla Extract</div>
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.</div>
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Place red wine {I used the brand <a href="http://www.cupcakevineyard.com/wines/reds/red-velvet/">Cupcake</a>, flavor Red Velvet - thought that was fitting!} and cinnamon candies in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Candies will met - set aside to cool.</div>
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Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cocoa, set aside.</div>
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On a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, stir butter, oil, sugar, salt and vanilla beans on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at the time, and mix on low until well combined. In 3 equal parts, add flour and wine, alternating until batter forms and is smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.</div>
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Pour batter into greased pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when tested in the center of the cake. Turn out onto a cake plate or stand and let cool. Ice with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting or this <a href="http://www.gilttaste.com/stories/2292-the-original-red-wine-velvet-cake-recipe">Cooked Cream Cheese Frosting.</a><br />
<b>*NOTE: </b>I used the cooked cream cheese frosting for the first time with this cake and I HIGHLY recommend trying it ... it's so creamy and light on the palate. And, to top it off, it's not even half as sweet as the regular version!!</div>
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Did you know that Red Velvet</div>
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because of it's velvety texture!?</div>
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I never would have guessed that ...</div>
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most scratch-made Red Velvet's</div>
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I've tasted have been lifeless and dry.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Well, not this one</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">my dears!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Wow!!</u></span></div>
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It's the<i> silkiest</i>, <b>moistest</b></div>
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This recipe has completely</div>
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One just can't go back to</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>BLAH</i></b></span></div>
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when she's reached greatness!!</div>
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My addition of Red Hots really </div>
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take it over the edge ... there's just this deep richness </div>
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It's quite an amazing cake!</div>
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A few weeks ago,</div>
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she invited me to join</div>
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It's a once a month party</div>
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where<b> two ingredients</b> {chosen by Lady}</div>
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<b>October's Ingredients:</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Apples and Caramel</span></div>
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I chose to use an</div>
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only with a little twist!!</div>
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<u>Ingredients</u></div>
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2 cups All Purpose Flour</div>
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1 tsp. Baking Powder</div>
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1 tsp. Baking Soda</div>
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1/4 tsp. Salt</div>
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1 Large Apple, small diced</div>
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1 stick Unsalted Butter, room temp.</div>
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1 cup Sugar</div>
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2 Eggs, well beaten</div>
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1 cup Sour Cream</div>
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1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract</div>
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1 cup Brown Sugar</div>
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2 tsp. Apple Pie Spice</div>
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1/2 cup Caramel Baking Bites</div>
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1/2 cup Chopped Pecans {optional}</div>
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Mix topping ingredients together and set aside.</div>
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Sift dry ingredients and set aside.</div>
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In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar. When light and fluffy, add eggs. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Slowly add in flour mixture until well combined. </div>
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Fill your pan with half the batter - sprinkle 2/3 of topping mixture onto batter - pour the rest of your batter and sprinkle with the remaining topping mixture. Bake for 45 minutes.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> *</span>Note: This is enough batter for one 8 or 9 inch round pan. The recipe will need to be doubled if using a sheet pan.</div>
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1/2 cup Caramel Baking Bites</div>
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1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream</div>
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Melt ingredients together over low heat and drizzle over cooled cake.</div>
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This is <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">ahhh-mazing</span></i>!</div>
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The cake is<i> soft</i> and<i> buttery</i> ...</div>
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the apples still have a<b> slight bite</b> ...</div>
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and the caramel is<u> rich</u> and flavorful!</div>
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And, talk about texture!</div>
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The topping is perfectly <b>crunchy</b></div>
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and the toasted pecans<i> warms</i> the flavor.</div>
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A big THANK YOU</div>
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to <a href="http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/">Lady Behind The Curtain</a></div>
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for inviting me in on the party ...</div>
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This was<i> LOADS</i></div>
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of fun and I am already</div>
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<b>super excited</b> about November!</div>
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{Which is Pumpkin and Cream Cheese}</div>
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head on over the<a href="http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?page_id=17277"> LBTC</a> now and sign up!</div>
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The <i>cutest</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> lil' matey</span> on the </div>
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beach turned<b> 5</b> yesterday, and </div>
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I was invited to be apart of the celebrations!</div>
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This is a Chocolate Fudge Cake and Vanilla Buttercream Frosting with Marshmallow Fondant details. And, <u>yes</u> ... that is a sword through the cake!</div>
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The 4 flavors chosen for Cade's cupcakes were Plain Jane, Cookies and Cream, Unbirthday Cake and Double Chocolate. Each cupcake was sitting in a handmade<u> Cupcake Wrapper</u> with matching <u>Ship's Sail Pick</u>.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CADE!</span></div>
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Thank you for letting me be apart of your happy day!</div>
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A <b>super</b> cute momma-to-be</div>
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<a href="http://effiesrecipebox.blogspot.com/2011/10/maudes-cream-cheese-cake-and-baby.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Cream Cheese Cake </span></a></div>
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to your collection of <i>amazing </i>recipes?</div>
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{<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">PS: It's <b>SUPER</b> simple with <u>out of this world</u> flavor!</span>}</div>
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My good friend</div>
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had her baby girl this morning!!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ANNE MARIE!</span></div>
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The moment I heard the good news,</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Y'all have a <b>fabulous</b> weekend!</span></div>
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I have some news ...</div>
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after much thought</div>
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and <i>encouragement </i>from family</div>
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and many of you,</div>
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I have decided to compose </div>
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LOL - am I crazy!?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Sweet Baby {Mason} James</b></span></div>
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my <b>great-grandmother's </b>recipes.</div>
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I will be going through the <i>hundreds</i></div>
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I just posted a <a href="http://effiesrecipebox.blogspot.com/2011/09/forgotten-cookies.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>new recipe</b></span></a> today:</div>
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My <b>beautiful</b> sister</div>
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{<a href="http://sweetbabymasonjames.blogspot.com/2011/08/evans-baby-shower.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">the one I threw a shower for back in July</span></a>}</div>
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had her <i>sweet</i> baby boy last night!</div>
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He is just perfect</div>
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and <b>cute-as-a-button</b>!</div>
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Since I have been out of town</div>
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to create something!!</div>
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2 Apples, sliced<br />
2 Pears, sliced<br />
1/2 stick Butter<br />
1 cup Sugar {I used half light brown, half dark brown}<br />
2 tsp. finely chopped/grated Ginger<br />
Juice of one Lemon<br />
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
1 tsp. Cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg<br />
1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger<br />
1/4 tsp. Salt<br />
Cornstarch Slurry<br />
Pie Crust {Store bought or homemade will work great}<br />
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If making homemade pie crust, prepare that first and place in the refrigerator.<br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
Melt butter in pan and add sugar and ginger. Stir until sugar has melted. Add apples, pears and lemon juice - stir to coat. Season filling with vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.<br />
To make a slurry, add two tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to a small bowl and mix until the cornstarch has dissolved. Pour slurry over filling and stir until combined. Bring to a boil to thicken. Set filling aside.<br />
Roll out pie crust to a 1/4 inch thick and place on a cookie sheet. Pour filling into center of crust and fold over the edges to seal pie. Sprinkle dough with a little sugar if you would like.<br />
Bake for approx. 20-25 minutes, or until crust is a golden brown and filling is bubbling.<br />
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To prepare Ginger-Caramel Sauce: Melt 1/2 cup caramel candies with 2 tbsp. Heavy Cream and a 1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger in the microwave according to the package's directions. When the pie has cooled slightly, drizzle caramel over the top and serve with a dollop of whip cream or scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.<br />
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I am so glad it's FINALLY fall!</div>
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The temps are <i>cooling</i>,</div>
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the leaves are beginning their decent</div>
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and <b>Pumpkin Spice Latte's</b> are back!</div>
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Speaking of <u>pumpkin</u> ...</div>
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the <b>very first</b> card I removed<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Say, what</span></i>!?!</div>
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This recipe combines</div>
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and the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fabulous</span> center of pecan pie!</div>
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<b>Pie Crust</b><br />
1/4 cup Butter, cold<br />
1/4 cup Crisco, cold<br />
1 1/4 cup King Auther Flour, all purpose<br />
1/2 tsp. Salt<br />
1/4 cup Ice Water<br />
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<b>Pie Filling</b><br />
3 Eggs, lightly beaten<br />
1 cup Sugar {I used half brown, half white}<br />
1/2 cup Karo Syrup<br />
1 cup Mashed Pumpkin<br />
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp. Salt<br />
1/8 tsp.Ground Ginger<br />
1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg<br />
1 cup Pecans<br />
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For the crust:<br />
In a food processor, pulse butter, crisco, flour and salt until little balls of dough form. Slowly add water until one large dough ball comes together. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll out on a floured surface and place in a pie dish. Refrigerate until the filling is made.<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar. Add Karo and pumpkin and stir until combined. Season with listed spices and stir in pecans to coat. Pour filling into pie shell and bake for approx. 40-50 minutes, or until center has set. Serve room temperature with whipped cream.<br />
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I do not remember mygreat-grandmother </div>
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making this particular pie ...</div>
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{I am sure it was a Church Pot Luck dish!}</div>
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But, man what a combination!!</div>
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The moment I opened</div>
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fall scents took over my kitchen!</div>
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<i>Ahhh-mazing</i>!</div>
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The center is still</div>
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like pecan pie,</div>
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it's just <b>kicked up</b> a notch!</div>
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this year for Thanksgiving!</div>
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If you have been tagging along </div>
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with me for some time now,</div>
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you <b>know</b> all about my </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">great grandmother, Effie.</span></div>
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She is the one who <b>first</b></div>
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got me interested in cooking ...</div>
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I remember helping her in the kitchen -</div>
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<i>rolling biscuits and soaking collards</i>.</div>
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I would go visit her in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Charleston, SC</span></div>
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and stay for a <b>week or two</b> at the time.</div>
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She was the kindest, most loving person </div>
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who taught me <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u>so</u></span> many things.</div>
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And, although she's been gone</div>
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for many years now, </div>
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Grandma Effie still<i> inspires me daily </i>to </div>
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not only be a <b>better chef</b>, but a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">better person</span>!</div>
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So, you can <i>only imagine</i> how <b><u>ecstatic</u></b> I was</div>
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when my dad called a few weeks ago and told me</div>
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he had found her <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">old recipe box</span>!</div>
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{It had been MIA since her passing.}</div>
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I almost <u>burst into tears</u> when he said the words!</div>
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My <i>amazing</i> aunt let me borrow them </div>
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so I could snap some photos and copy down</div>
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the recipes Effie <b>used </b>and <i>cherished</i>!</div>
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You know me ...</div>
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I just HAD to share this discovery with you!</div>
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Here are some snap shots of her </div>
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<u>handwritten</u> cards - which I <i>swear</i> still smell like her!</div>
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How <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">awesome</span>, <i>right</i>!?</div>
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I took 3 of the photos</div>
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and printed each on a small canvas</div>
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to hang in my kitchen:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Those are her serving spoons, too! :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How cool is that wooden recipe box!? Had to get a picture of it with the wall art before having to return it to my aunt!</td></tr>
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After looking through the TONS</div>
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of recipes in her box, I've been <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">inspired</span>!</div>
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My plan is to take one of her recipes per week</div>
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and share them with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you</span>!</div>
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My <b>hope</b> is that these special family recipes</div>
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will also touch your family's heart</div>
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just as they touched ours <i>every time</i></div>
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Effie entered her small square kitchen!</div>
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Y'all have a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fantastic</span> week!</div>
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Talk to you all very soon!</div>
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/275/DC2DF73A7A43390F164CBB8CE229EDE5.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Jade Cahoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322888963062007847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874713057469184763.post-52353638657537142362011-09-11T08:50:00.001-04:002011-09-11T08:50:54.382-04:00Going To The Chapel...<br />
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Happy Sunday!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I turn 26 today!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Yay!</b></span> Looking forward </div>
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to <u>relaxing</u> with family today!</div>
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But, first I wanted to show you</div>
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what I was up to over the weekend!</div>
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An <i>amazing</i> couple tied the knot</div>
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and invited me to be apart of their <b>gorgeous</b> day!</div>
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This antique inspired, </div>
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two toned 6 tier cake</div>
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was the perfect addition </div>
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to their romantic wedding!</div>
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Each tier featured a unique flavor, including Lemon Blueberry, Mocha, Red Velvet, Toasted Almond and Marble. The entire cake was covered in my Vanilla Buttercream, tinted a beautiful Champagne hue. The decorations were hand piped buttercream in white. A miniature cake was also prepared for the Mother-of-the-Bride ... she has a gluten and corn allergy, so a gluten/corn free lemon cake was created just for her!</div>
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This little cake</div>
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is being filed under</div>
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my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Top Favs</span>, for sure<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">!!</span></div>
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I <b>LOVE</b> how this one turned out!</div>
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The colors were spot on,</div>
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the theme was soft and </div>
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just plain pretty,</div>
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and the flavors were crowd pleasing!</div>
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to my awesome couple!!</div>
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I loved working with you guys!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">{I left before the florists had time to cover the bottom Styrofoam in flowers - can't wait to see how the professional pictures turn out!}</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Congrats to you both!</span></div>
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<b>Guess what!?</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's my birthday week!</span></div>
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{<i>Yes, I celebrate an entire week!!</i>}</div>
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So, to kick my week off right</div>
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I baked an old fashion molasses cake!</div>
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{<i>And yes, I made my own birthday cake!!</i>} </div>
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The moment I saw the recipe</div>
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for an <b>Apple Butter Stack Cake</b></div>
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I knew I would be making it soon ...</div>
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...and I am <u>SO</u> glad I did!</div>
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It's <b>warm</b>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fruity</span>, <i>not too sweet</i></div>
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and <u>perfect</u> for Autumn!</div>
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Ingredients<br />
adapted from <a href="http://www.grit.com/food/recipes/apple-stack-cake.aspx">grit.com</a><br />
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1 cup Sugar<br />
1 cup Unsalted Butter, room temp.<br />
1 cup Molasses<br />
3 Eggs<br />
4 cups All Purpose Flour<br />
1 tsp. Baking Powder<br />
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda<br />
1 tsp. Salt<br />
1 tsp. Ground Ginger<br />
1 tsp. Cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp. Ground Clove<br />
1 cup Buttermilk<br />
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
2 1/2 cups Apple Butter<br />
Powder Sugar, for dusting<br />
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Method<br />
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease three 8 or 9 inch cake pans. Combine all dry ingredients and sift.<br />
In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together. Add molasses and eggs and mix until combined. Alternating dry and wet, add in sifted flour mixture and buttermilk. Stir in vanilla extract and divide half the batter among the three greased cake pans. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when tested in the center of a cake. Let cool for a few minutes, then invert cakes onto paper plates. Bake the other half of the batter.<br />
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When all cakes have cooled, spread several tablespoons of the apple butter on each layer - stacking as you go. Dust finished cake with powder sugar.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy and Happy Baking!</span></div>
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What do you get</div>
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when you mix</div>
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playing cards, Jack Daniels</div>
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A </div>
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<i>Glitz and Glam</i></div>
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meets <b>Vegas</b></div>
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themed party!</div>
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And that's just what</div>
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my super fun couple</div>
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were going for when</div>
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planning their wedding!</div>
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Here is a shot of the reception center pieces:</div>
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Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate</div>
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I loved being apart of your</div>
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<u>Random Thoughts I Had Today:</u></div>
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<i>I could put my entire face in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/149783063/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">that bowl of yummy-awsomeness!</span></a></span> </i></div>
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<i>Speaking of popcorn, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">where on earth</span> did Mason put his lunchbox ... full of underwear?!</i></blockquote>
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<i>Oh, I should to hop on VS.com and order that new perfume I tried at the mall.</i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Look at <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/146754967/" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">THAT</span></a>! I could <b>totally</b> recreate it ... like tomorrow!</span></i></div>
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<i>Where's my to-do list?</i></div>
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<i>Does the hubby have pants clean for work tomorrow?</i></blockquote>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I think this blog <b>needs</b> a new header.</span></i></div>
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<i>Gah, Candice </i>{from Phineas and Ferb}<i> is particularly annoying today!</i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><u> </u><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/150048401/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Hahahahahahahahaha!</span></a></span></span> I'm sure I'll see that as a bumper sticker soon.</i></blockquote>
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<i>hmm...have I paid my car taxes for this year yet?</i></blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Did I pay last year's ... !?!</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Oooo, I want something sweet ... something lemony! </i></span></blockquote>
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<i>adapted from <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/red-velvet-cake-balls/">Bakerella</a></i><br />
9x13 Lemon Cake, cooled<br />
2 cups Lemon Buttercream<br />
Blueberry Preserves<br />
1 Package of White Chocolate Bark<br />
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Roll quarter size balls in hands and press an indention into the center with a finger. Place a little of the blueberry preserves in the center and cover completely with cake mixture. Roll in hands until smooth. Place truffles in the refrigerator for at least an hour to set.<br />
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PAR-TAY Time!<br />
<a href="http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=14235"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Cast Party Wednesday - Lady Behind The Curtain</span></a><br />
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It's <b>date night!</b></div>
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We don't get very many of these anymore,</div>
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So, I prepared our</div>
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Fried Cheesecake Bites</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ohhh Yeah</span></i>!!</div>
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This recipe is <b>beyond</b> easy!!</div>
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And, only take a very short few minutes</div>
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Frozen Cheesecake Bites</div>
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Deep fry at 350 degrees for about 6 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the pouches are floating. Drain on a paper towel and let cool slightly. Serve warm with ice cream or room temperature with chocolate and/or raspberry sauce.</div>
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with this yummy treat!</div>
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Enjoy and Happy Baking!</div>
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PAR-TAY Time:<br />
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I was given a <b>huge</b></div>
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bottle of ground Cardamom</div>
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by my mom yesterday!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Score</i>!!</span></div>
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So, I rushed home,</div>
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gathered the ingredients</div>
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and started a Persian-inspired cake batter.</div>
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<i>{To only realize I was out of pistachios!!}</i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ahh!!</span></i> ran through my mind!</div>
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But, then I saw a box of</div>
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Pistachio Pudding Mix ...</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ingredients</span><br />
1 box French Vanilla Cake Mix<br />
1 box Pistachio Pudding Mix<br />
1 cup Flour<br />
1/2 cup Sugar<br />
1 cup Whole Milk<br />
1 cup Sour Cream<br />
4 Eggs<br />
5 tbsp Butter, room temp.<br />
3/4 tsp Ground Cardamom<br />
Zest of half Orange<br />
Splash Vanilla Extract<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease three 9 or 10 inch cake pans and set aside.<br />
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, slowly mix the dry ingredients together. Add eggs, milk cream and butter and stir until combined. Add the zest and vanilla and beat on medium speed until a smooth batter forms. Pour a third of the batter into each pan and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when tested in the center of the cake.<br />
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While the cake layers are cooling, start the frosting.<br />
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8 oz. Cream Cheese<br />
1 stick Butter, room temp.<br />
2 tbsp. Whole Milk or Cream<br />
2-3 cups of Powder Sugar<br />
1/4 tsp. Ground Cardamom<br />
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract, or One Vanilla Bean - insides only.<br />
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In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together. Slowly add milk and powder sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Add cardamom and vanilla to finish. Use to fill the layers and ice the outside of cake.<br />
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The pudding makes the cake</div>
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<b>SUPER MOIST</b>!</div>
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And, the cardamom and orange</div>
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flavors meld so well together!</div>
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The hubs gave it</div>
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and cleaned his plate!</div>
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{<i>Coming from someone who thinks Reese's is the best thing on earth, I'd say that's a compliment</i>!}</div>
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