We all know what happened in Haiti is so tragic, yet we all may be at a loss for what we can do. I know I am. I can pray and pray for them, but I still feel like that isn't enough. I wish I could help more, but I can't go there, and besides the$10 I added to my next cell phone bill, I really can't afford a grand donation. So I will pray. I will pray everyday. Tonight while I run, I will pray. Tomorrow while I wash baby bottles, I will pray.
Someone is doing something amazing, Ree, the Pioneer Woman is offering a different type of give away. She is donating 2 - $500 donations in the winners name to the charity of their choice to help in Haiti. How absolutely generous. Not only that, but for every comment entry that she receives, she is donating $0.10 (there are over 3000 comments right now.)
What a wonderful woman she is for doing this! Go leave a comment, read some of the prayers and uplifting comments that are being left there, and help give to Haiti. HERE is the link.
Say a prayer for Haiti today.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Works For Me Wednesday
A lot of recipes call for the pan to be lined with foil or parchment paper. If you have ever tired to do this it can be a pain in the butt. The foil never cooperates and it wastes foil. I found the solution.
Turn the pan that needs lined upside down
Wrap the foil around the bottom of the pan
Remove foil and flip the pan over, place the foil inside.
It should fit perfectly. So super easy! This works for me. Head over to We are That Family and see what else works for people!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Peanut Butter Canes*
*Typically these are called Buckeyes, however, Matt saw the recipe sitting on the counter, and told me that I was not allowed to call them that. See Matt is not a fan of Ohio State because of the 2002 Championship game where there was a blown call which cost Miami the win(or something like that). So now we don't like them. So I named them Canes in honor of the Miami Hurricanes. (My boss called them Terp Turds since I am a UMD grad, which is funny, but I can't eat something with turd in the name :-D)
These are really easy to make and were a big hit. I gave them away as gifts and took them to New Years party and everyone loved them. These will be my go to from now on.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, room temp
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar ( maybe a little more or less)
Chocolate Flavored Almond Bark (or any other dipping chocolate)
Directions:
Mix the peanut butter, butter and sugar together. Dough will be very thick and stiff. (shouldn't be crumbly or sticky- if crumbly add peanutbutter, if sticky add sugar)
Roll into 1" balls and set on cookiesheet
Store in freezer until firm - the more frozen they are the easier it is to dip
Melt Chocolate 30 seconds at a time stirring until all melted and smooth
Using a toothpick, dip them in the melted chocolate, leave a little bit of the peanut butter showing at the top.
Place back in the freezer.
When the balls get too soft put pack in the freezer to refirm up.
Store in fridge.
I bet you can't just have one!
UPDATE: I am linking this up to Bake at 350's Flavor of the Month link party.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
To Weigh or Not to Weigh?
Alton Brown always says that you should weigh your ingredients when baking. I don't though, but only because I don't have a scale. I have never felt it important enough to spend the money on right now. Maybe one day I will. OR I CAN WIN IT! One of my favorite blogs Brown Eyed Baker is giving away a kitchen scale. You should totally go check it out and if you must, try to win it for yourself (or win it and give it to me ::GRIN:: )
ALSO, Don't forget about my giveaway! Leave a comment and try to win!
ALSO, Don't forget about my giveaway! Leave a comment and try to win!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Goodbye 2009! Hello 2010 and a Giveaway!
The winner of the poll was Crescent Bacon-Cheese Tartlets.
I made 2 different versions and made some changes. I will link to the original recipe so you can have it. Below is my take on it.
Ingredients:
Bacon and cheddar version:
1 can of Pillsbury crescent seamless dough sheet
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
chopped green onion
1 egg
3 tbsp whipping cream
Mushroom and garlic version:
1 can Pillsbury crescent seamless dough sheet
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp butter
Mushrooms (sorry I didn't measure - it was about 2 palm fulls)
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
chopped green onion
1 egg
3 tbsp whipping cream
Saute the mushroom, garlic and butter or fry your bacon.
Unroll your dough and cut into 12 pieces.
Place 1 in each greased mini muffin cup
Put cheese in the cup
Top with onion, bacon or mushroom mixture.
Mix whipping cream and egg with a whisk and then put about 1tbsp of mixture on each tartlet
Bake at 375 for about 15 mins.
I didn't get a chance to taste before we went, so I was a little nervous to serve something I haven't tasted. They were served at room temp, because we had to travel to DC and they cooled on the ride. Well - within 1 min of the foil being off, half the mushroom was gone. People were freaking out about them. One guy had 4! The bacon went a little slower, but not because they weren't as good, but more because of people's diet preferences at the party. These didn't last long, next time I make them for a party, I will probably make double.
This recipe was really easy to make and didn't take much time at all. I highly recommend it!
How would you like to get 2 coupons for free crescents and 3 little serving platters?
Well, Pillsbury sent them to me, and also said I could offer 1 reader their own. So - leave a comment with your favorite Pillsbury recipe, or one you would like to try from their website by Sat Jan 9 and Sunday Jan 10 I will use random.org and pick a winner! You can submit 1 recipe a day for more chances to win!
**This blog giveaway was provided by Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
